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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1917

Page

9

Nebraska Senate under fire over progressive legislation

Lieutenant Governor Edgar Howard denounces the Nebraska senate for killing progressive bills and blocking measures from the House. He cites the senate’s organization by a pro-corporation majority and vows to publish records of each senator’s actions and the fate of the right-of-way bill.

Edgar Howard Lincoln Nebraska Senate Senate House of Representatives Columbus Telegram House Nebraska

Prohibition Bill Advances as Wet Support Increases

The house strengthens a dry bill with added provisions while wets shift stance to back the majority report. Senators Adams Burhman Doty Henry Lahners Samuelson Soost Spirk Tanner Wilson of Frontier initially opposed, then joined the majority. Final adoption followed signatures by Robertson Norton Thomas and Flansburge with only Mattes Moriarty and Strehlow voting no.

Tures House Adams Burhman Doty Henry Lahners Samuelson Soost Spirk Tanner Wilson Frontier Robertson Norton Thomas Flansburge Mattes Moriarty Strehlow

Prohibition Victory Praised By Nebraska Dry Leaders

Nebraska dry leaders credit the House and conference committee for strengthening the prohibitory bill House Boll 793 and call the final passage a triumph of firm stand and public support. The 94 roll-call vote members applauded the outcome with praise for the house and city senate members. A list of endorsers from the Nebr. Dry Federation and allied groups is included along with regional notes on local political activity and recent Alliance visits by postal workers and townspeople.

Nebraska City Omaha Conference Committee House Senate W. T. Thompson Nebr. Dry Federation H. F. Carson Nebr Anti-Saloon League A. G. Wolfenbarger Speakers Club Elmer E

Local residents and visitors travel, work and misadventure notes

HEMINGFORD reports George Walker back at work after illness. Miss Hattie Grimes completes six months teaching in Klemke district. Elmer Noe returns after two months away. Grace Spacht visits Alliance with Carl Spacht. Alliance visitors include Mrs. McCorkle Mounts Gilman and Mrs. Poerodis of Denver. Various locals travel, shop, visit and recover from a car accident with minor injuries to occupants but damage to the Ford.

George Walker Hattie Grimes Klemke Elmer Noe Grace Spacht Alliance Carl Spacht McCorkle Mounts William Saling Robert Ball Walt Weddell Hl. H. Pierce Missee Doud O'Neil Chadron Robt. Telford Belva Geiger Waco Nebr Mesdames Graham Melick Denver W. F. Walker Harold Whimers Punk Butler Barber Shop Colorado Ira Scribner Ira Misa Dickinson Ray Wood Wauneta Antioch Mr. Wood George Roth Ford Jelinek W. M. Fosket George Fosket Canton N. Frohnapfel L. Romer

Sixth Community Concert Sunday at Phelan Opera House

The sixth community concert is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Phelan opera house. The program is described as exceptionally fine and attendance is expected to match Easter Sunday crowds, with discussion of continuing summer concerts and possible alternate venues at the fair grounds. A brief meeting will follow to address organization and funding for hall costs.

Phelan Opera House Opera House Fair Grounds

Concert program excerpts and community singing notes

The item lists program details including a band election portion, community singing with songs such as Flag of a Free and How Can I Leave Thee, and a Catholic choir. A student group and a trio featuring R Uniacke, Earl Puliss, and Mrs Zediker perform pieces like Lead Kindly Light and Sweet and Low.

Iine Estudientula—Catholic Choir R. Uniacke Earl Puliss Mrs. Zediker Risen Chris

Community Choir Meeting and Song Selections

Short talk on community needs followed by a business meeting. Community singing includes Far Away and the Star Spangled Banner, selection by the band.

Money to Loan on Monthly Payments Offer

The firm F. B. Reddish & Son advertises loans with monthly payments. Readiness to help bundlers this spring is emphasized from their office at 202% Box Butte Ave.

F. B. Reddish & Son Box Butte Ave Box Butte Sand Hills J. C. McCorkle Nebraska Land Company Alliance, Nebraska

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