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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
7
A vast firestorm sweeps between Spokane and Helena threatening many towns. Ninety to one hundred eighty men reportedly perish as blazes cut through communities. Rain offers the only hope of relief amid the sweeping disaster.
A sweeping forest fire outbreak threatens Wal lace Idaho and nearby areas with many dead and missing. Fires burn through Newport West Elk City Taft Salteve De borgia St Regis and Hanghan with towns like Thompson Falls Anatone Belknap White Pine Noxon Gallatin and Ymir in danger. People flee Avery and Tokota as conditions worsen across the region.
The Wallace area endures a major forest fire with at least twenty four dead and twenty five injured, plus ten blinded by smoke. Firefighters and volunteers saved the town of Valais as crews battle blazes from Wallace to St John river and beyond.
Abilene Kansas August 23 Charles Pemfienus father of Bertha Benleunus requests exhumation and autopsy for his daughter amid ongoing questions about her death.
A series of receipts and letters from Western Life and Accident Co in Denver Nebraska and Alliance Nebraska dated 1910 report check payments for injuries and illnesses. Citizens praise prompt service and express gratitude for policies and coverage during disability and illness.
From Box Butte County Nebraska notices, TH Byrne and Hyrone Byrne purchased parcels at public tax sale. W L McNamara as assignee states delinquent years and tax certificates assigned, with request for deed after three months and notices to Patrick Marsache and others.
To William Throckmorton Box Butte County Nebraska. H Byrne bought tax sale land on November 4 1907 for the southeast quarter section 15 township 24 range 51 west sixth principal meridian. After delinquency Byrne paid taxes for 1907 and a good faith payment, W L McNamara received a tax sale certificate and viewed the property. Delinquent taxes were paid for years 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 in the name of William H Throckmorton. After four months from service the purchaser will apply to the treasurer for sale of land.
The document announces a proposed constitutional amendment from the Nebraska legislature to be voted on November 8, 1910. It defines who qualifies as an elector, including U.S. citizens and certain foreign-born residents, and outlines the ballot wording and adoption conditions. The secretary of state certifies the amendment as a true copy for submission to voters.
A contested land claim notice from the Department of the Interior lists serial and case details for a contest in Alliance Nebraska. It names Henry Hollowny and other parties and requires appearance for alleged actions with a court order guiding service and deadlines.
The document records legal actions including attachments and petitions in Box Butte County Nebraska. It names plaintiffs defendants unknown heirs and seeks to quiet title to property and exclude certain parties from interests. Court dates and filing details are included with notices to defendants and unknown heirs.
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