Duties of mayor not an easy job fails to draw action
Alliance council weighs full time mayor duties and salary as City Manager role discussed. The old council ends its year with votes counted while water extensions stall due to lack of market supplies. Debates include crossings delays, library basement bill, land purchases, and ordinance 277 278.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Rodgers
Rodgers
Smith
Alliance
M Rodgers
Hughes
Water Committee
Gavin
F. M. Night
James Keeler
Moore
Keeler
Knight
James H. H. Hewitt
C. H. Fuller
Library Board
H. D. Hacker
First Ward
A. B. Sturgeon
Fourth
O. C. Moore
Board of Health
Johnsen
Harris
Sturgeon
Hughes—Water and Light
HackRer
A. H. Jones Company Plans New Alliance Garage
The A. H. Jones company lets a contract for a new one story pressed brick garage office and salesroom at Third and Cheyenne Alliance. The building will house offices show room storage space and a rear shop. Osborn of Hastings is contractor and Calvin D. Walker leads the Alliance unit planning expansion for Reo cars and trucks across Nebraska eastern Wyoming and part of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jones
Third
Cheyenne
M. L. Osborn
Hastings
Reo
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Omaha
Alliance
Denver
Alliance House
Calvin D. Walker
Osborn
Clarke
Masonic Temple Expansion Plans Approved
The Masonic Temple building association votes to raise capital from 25000 to 50000 and adds a 60 by 50 foot three story wing to the south extending to the alley. The expansion aims to position Alliance as a central Masonic hub with a Rose Croix chapter and shrine and consistory planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple Building Association
Masonry
Alliance
Nebraska
Rose Croix
Prospect
Spring and Summer Dresses at 25 Percent Discount
Highlands Holloway Co advertises a 25 percent discount on spring and summer dresses. The notice urges customers to view the new collection at the store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Holloway Co
Second Period Ends Saturday in Heralds Campaign
The Herald declares the second period of its auto and prize campaign ends Saturday night. Submissions must be in sealed envelopes by April 17 postmark. voting records open to inspection after April 24. final standings appear Tuesday. big prize worth 1845 draws intense interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Herald Office
City Council Still No Franchised Phone Plan In Sight
After a three hour session the council remains divided over granting a telephone franchise. Omaha official Ik A May and Grand Island manager F K Haldeman defended the proposal while City Attorney Metz and Councilman Johnston urged conditions. Proposed terms include six free phones for city use and council control over poles and wires, with underground conduits deemed expensive. May warned council actions could jeopardize the distribution system and raise rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Moore
Sam Shelton
Dierks Lumber Company
Newberry
First Street
Third Street
Box Butte
Laramie
Cornell
Ik A. May
Omaha
F. K. Haldeman
Grand Island
May
Rodgers
Metz
Johnston
Lincoln
Weather Forecast for Alliance and Vicinity
The forecast calls for probable showers tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions on Saturday. Brisk winds and variable skies expected as the system passes through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance and Vicinity
City council and utility firm clash over street use agreement
City officials and the utility company discussed street usage terms as Mayor Rodgers urged an ordinance, while Mr. May insisted on protecting the company’s privileges. The sides debated safeguards against hostile councils and the balance of public service with private rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Mallory
Mr. May
Mr. Mallory
Mallory
Rodgers
May
Hay Stack Fire at Stockyards Burns 400 Tons
A Thursday evening blaze in the sheep yards of the local stockyards destroyed about four hundred tons of hay. Firefighters kept two to three streams flowing from 7:15 p.m. until extinguished around 3 a.m. A nearby 700 ton stack was saved by quick action. A passerby hobo cigarette is suspected. losses approach $10,000 at current prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Banjoff
Harper's Name On Ballot Draws Voter Support
A large bloc of Second ward Republicans intend to write W. R. Harper's name on the ballot for Republican central committeeman. Precinct committeemen must be elected under new laws, but no one filed on the Republican ticket and few on the Democratic. Harper, current Republican central committee chairman, is expected to remain in leadership as county chairman after the board’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
W. R. Harper
Republican Central
Harper
Republican Central Committee
Twelve Horses Train for County Fair Race Meet
Twelve racing horses are at the county fair grounds to train for the big race meet. Owners John Larrimore George Moll ring and Shreve have mounts there. The track is in good condition, and visitors may observe workouts most mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Grounds
John Larrimore
George Mollring
Shreve
Declamatory Contest Entrants Named for Sidney Trip
Mrs. William La Mon accompanied contestants to Sidney for the declamatory contest. From here, Madeline Zediker Asenath Schill and Robert Laurence proceed as the three advancing participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William la Mon
Sidney
Madeline Zediker
Asenath Schill
Robert Laurence
Firemen Install Their Officers at Alliance Banquet
The Alliance volunteer fire department held its annual officer installation at the armory with a banquet served at the Alliance cafe. Carl Rockey became president and O C Moore vice president as officers were introduced by toastmaster Lloyd Thomas. Rev. Walter Rundin of Mitchell delivered the keynote address and the event featured speeches, singing, dancing, and a social gathering concluding with an ample repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Walter C. Rundin
Mitchell
Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
George J. Hand
Alliance
Walter C. Rundim
Carl Rockey
E. G. Laing
Rufus Jones
Lloyd C. Thomas
Glen Miller
John W. Guthrie
A. D. Rodgers
Alliance Cafe
Doctor Hand
Armory
O. C. Moore
Ross Sampson
Fred Hayes
Ward Hall
Ed Brennan
Lloyd Thomas
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Joseph J. Dixon
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
State Association
Mr. Rundin
Nebraska
George Ellis
Ed Reardon
Johony Williama
Machinists Ball Promises Fine Dance In Alliance Armory
Tuesday evening April 20 local No 602 International Association of Machinists will stage its first annual ball at the Alliance armory. Tickets are selling well with rail road workers and others contributing. Andy's Jazz band will provide music. Admission is one dollar including tax. ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Machinists
Armory
Alliance
Railroad Boys
Andy
Jazs
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A. H. Jones Company
Masonic Temple
ME. B. M. Kelly
Margaret Farry
Ralph Cox
Lyda Gasseling
J. Wong
Toluca
Tansin
Harper's
Walter O. Rundin
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