First Edition Chadron Chronicle Promotes Intertype Install
The Chadron Chronicle issued its first edition after installing an Intertype typesetting machine. J Carl Theemas of Alliance assisted, with praise for speed and efficiency. City council discussed using twenty acres to plant a crop to absorb sewage water, likely alfalfa, but no action taken.
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The
Herald
Chadron Chronicle
Brewster
Intertype
Nebraska
J. Carl Théemas
Alliance
Chronicle
Civil Service Examination in Alliance Post Office
An open competitive examination will be held at Alliance city hall on April 25 for male clerks and carriers. Salaries range from 800 to 1200 dollars. Applicants must be 18 to under 45 years old and weigh at least 125 pounds. Full details from J. N. Johnston, local secretary, Alliance post office.
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Alliance
Alliance Postofice
J. N. Johnston
Alliance Post Office
Oratorio at Pheland Opera House Draws Large Audience
Alliance Choral Society under Ralph Darrow presented The Resurrection Light by Ashford with forty chorus members. Soloists Mrs Waddell Mr Zickert Miss Sugden Miss Dorothy Smith and others received praise for their performances as the program showcased trained chorus parts and refined solos.
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Opera House
Pheland Opera House
Alliance Choral Ciw
Ralph Darrow
Waddell
Zickert
Sugden
Dorothy Smith
Ashford
Darrow
Burrias
Vernon
Cornell
Grebe
Bugden
Mesars
Young
Ziekert
Reeves
Smith
Jail Fumigation Causes Prisoner Transfer
The county jail was fumigated today and the three prisoners confined there were moved to the city jail during the work.
Joe Smith Rents Space for New Theatre Soda Fountain
Joe Smith, running a soda fountain at the Diamond pool hall, has leased the north room in the Rumner block on Box Butte avenue. The space will house a new theatre opening September 1, with Smith operating a soda fountain selling cigars and cabbages.
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Joe Smith
Diamond Pool Hall
Rumner
Box Butte Avenue
Mr Smith
Contest Case Dropped In Land Officials Hearing
The case of Bonnie va. Richardson was scheduled to be heard before land officials today but the contestant did not appear and the case was dropped. Atty. J. J. Porter of Crawford and W. Richardson with several witnesses were present for the defense.
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Bonnie Va
Richardson
Atty. J. J. Porter
Crawford
W. Richardson
Death of Mabel Abrahamson Pierson in Minden Nebraska
Obituary from the Minden News notes the death of Mabel Abrahamson Pierson wife of F A Pierson of Minden. Born Bethany Nebraska she served as organist and choir leader from childhood. She died March 23 1914 and was buried March 26 in Bethany cemetery. Her family and church friends mourn her loss with heartfelt memories.
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F. A. Pierson
Alliance
Minden
Nebraska
Mabel Abrahamson
Otto Abrahamson
Bethany
East Brown Avenue
Eden
Earth
Angel of Death
City Council Reworks Fire and Tornado Insurance
A March Session committee on fire and tornado coverage reported city fire insurance is excessive for several buildings and urged reductions. They also recommended increasing tornado coverage from 6800 to 10000 and lowering city hall insurance from 12855 to 12200 with pro rata distribution among agents by license fees.
Hemingford Patient Post House Bills Ordered Paid
The city council voted last night to pay the bills from the post house incurred during a patient’s confinement there. The city will bill Hemingford authorities, who are expected to reimburse Alliance.
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Vivinmngford
Post House
Hemingford
City of
Eighth Grade Pupils Examination at Court House Today
The early superintendent administers a nine branch exam to rural eighth graders at the court house. Students must average 75 percent with no branch below 60 to pass. Participants include Lloyd Jones Bernice Nye Mildred Brandt Carl Koster Roy Trabert William Trabert Fred Seidler John Freimuth Frank Gaddis Minnie Carey Besale Shepherd Maud Manon Chas Sisley Albert Belzum Olive Benjamine Orrel Sisley Ella Meloroy Glen Miller Thomas Pulman Ralph Harris Hugh Hawkins and Stewart Shelledy.
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Court House
Lloyd Jones
Bernice Nye
Mildred Brandt
Carl Koster
Roy Trabert
William Trabert
Fred Seidler
John Freimuth
Frank Gaddis
Minnie Carey
Besale Shepherd
Maud Manon
Chas, Sisley
Albert Belzum
Olive Benjamine
Orrel Sisley
Ella Meloroy
Glen Miller
Thomas Pulman
Ralph Harris
Hugh Hawkins
Stewart Shelledy
Quick Cogitations on Finance and Public Life
A satirical collage cites Assistant Secretary Atee and rumors of resignation. It mocks the unemployed’s claims, Roosevelt’s longing for home, women’s vanity, Carnegie’s peace efforts and common business concerns with a brisk, witty tone.
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Atee
Army of the Unemployed
Hite
Texas
Col. Roosevelt
Carnegie
Tie City
Federal Bank Reserve Board
Elgin Butter Board
Brothers Stop Here Eastwood Brothers Travel to Alliance
George Eastwood a Morrill Nebraska businessman and his brother A F Eastwood dealer in general hardware and implements of Platte mouth Nebraska were to Alliance this morning on business.
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Rothers
George Eastwood
Morrill
Nebr
A. F. Eastwood
General Hardware and Implements
Plattemouth
Alliance
Struck Oil at North Platte Farm Digging for Water
Bad Holloway a farmer 30 miles northwest of North Platte struck oil at 70 feet while testing a well after earlier 125 feet with no water. He plans more wells to determine area viability as land is reported very productive. Also notes counciling financial changes for city light and water funds, a year report, and a marriage of L C Ames and Nellie Yarger with a Bowser tank permit granted to Vaughan & Son.
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North Matte
Nebr
Bad Holloway
Ile
Vaughan & Son
Box Hutte
Water Extension Requested On Eighth Street Petition
A petition from property owners on Eighth Street asked the council to extend the water system between Platte and Emerson Streets. The extension was referred to Mr Dow, superintendent of light and water departments, for investigation. Armageddon reference notes Roosevelt in ruined South American cities.
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Eighth Street
Platte
Emerson
The Founding of the Associated Press Era
A historical overview explains why the Associated Press formed after 1874 to share major news among New York papers and later expand with city members. It describes centralized reporting, cost sharing, and the AP’s role in distributing world event coverage under Frank P. Noyes.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Tribune
Sun, Herald, World
Journal of Commerce
Evening Express
San Francisco
The
A. P
Central
Central Office
A.P
Frank FP. Noyes
Convention Highlights Open at Iowa State University
Iowa City hosts the annual convention of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South with educators from many universities colleges and high schools in session. The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1 699 218 employed by U S steam railways. The AFL metal trades department meets in Kansas City next week.
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Iowa City
Iowa
The
Classical Association of the
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Kansas City
Box Butte County Potatoes Sent East In March Shipments
Oscar O Bannon of O Bannon Brothers reports forty one carloads of Box Butte county potatoes shipped east to Nebraska Iowa and Kansas in March. Farmers nearly sold out with seed kept. Prices ranged forty five to fifty five cents per bushel. Washington and Montana potatoes also shipped east.
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Oscar O'Bannon
O'Bannon Brothers
Box Butte County
Herald
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Washington
Montana
Golme Thru Alliance
Box Hutte County
Alliance Schools Join North Central Association
The Alliance city schools joined the North Central Association and Secondary Schools, enabling graduates to gain college admission without examination. The move adds prestige as the district will be listed among accredited schools, easing entry to colleges.
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Alliance City Schools
North Central Association and Secondary Schools
Alliance Schools
Association
Naval Saga and Public Figures in a Fuzzy Dispatch
A fragmented notice mentions sending a battleship to Mexican waters and references Sylvia Pankhurst opposing the British government over Ulster. It notes Prof Taft’s weight loss and contrasts it with the emaciated G. O. FP elephant in a satirical dig.
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Texas
Mexican
Sylvia Pankhuret
Taft
G. O. FP
Officials Discuss Safety At Burlington Meeting At Chicago
Burlington officials gathered in Chicago for the annual operating officers meeting. The event focused on efficiency and safety with about sixty five subjects discussed and several to be adopted, including measures to reduce trespassing related injuries. Speakers included J J Hill Hale Holden and H S Byram. Attendees listed include W M Weldenhamer and others from Alliance Sheridan Mackin Hills Basin and Sterling divisions.
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Burlington
Chicago
Problowes
E. Young
Young
Tre Apassera
Justices of Peace
Jane
J. J. Hill
Hale Holden
H. &. Byram
Mr. Young
W. M. Weldenhamer
Alliance
D. Peckenpaugh
Sheridan
G. E H. Griges
Starling
C. C. Holtoff
Miack Hills
M. J. Poley
Basin
J. &. Dole
Alllangce
F. BE. Kennedy
T Sheridan
J. ©. Hankelt
Sterling
Union Painters Demand Higher Wages In Boston
Union painters in Boston demand 55 cents an hour, with labor unrest spreading as another general railway strike looms. Swiss printers, New Jersey metal workers, and Maine unions show high membership, while labor laws in Ontario and Alabama fuel organizing activity. The Amalgamated Association buys Detroit HQ and several unions push for an eight hour day amid looming industry tensions.
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Boston
New Jersey
Vormen
Massechuses
Eube
Amfair
Alabam State Federation of Labor
Mobile
Clyde
Hon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employee of America
Detroit
Ontario
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of
N. A
Columbus
Ohio
International Association’ of Machinists
Florence Kelley
The
National League
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United States Civil Service
Mis
Avance
Hethany
Wnden
North Platte
Light and Water Departments
Light
L. C. Ames
Mise Nellie Yarger
Geo. G. Ware
Rev. Ware
Hex Hutte County
Mrs. Ames
Conference of Educators
M. M. Reynolds
Omaha
City Schools
North Central Association of Secondary Schools
Labor World
Tualy
Switzerland
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