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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
12
A Burlington passenger train wreck in Alliance yards caused traffic standstill this afternoon. The incident occurred during a special service held last Sunday at a local church where 34 new members were received into the Knights of Columbus, including several from out of town.
A Sunday event at the Phelan Opera House featured a Knights of Columbus banquet served by the Altar Society with 34 new initiates invited from Alliance and nearby towns. Speakers included Mayor Rousey Attorney William Mitchell and Hon. W. P. Miles, praising patriotism and human liberty amid war.
The Alliance business and professional men donated one thousand dollars to cover expenses for the Alliance fire department band to attend the state convention in Fremont January 21 to 23. The 22 piece band will also visit Grand Island Lincoln and Omaha and the trip is expected to boost local advertising and may help hosting the 1920 convention. The armory is closed to dances at the board of health's request and members have halted weekly dances to support the fund.
The centenary Methodist Episcopal conference in Alliance drew limited attendance due to influenza. Rev. O. S. Baker presided. notable visitors included Rev. Isham of Omaha and others from Salt Lake City Indianapolis and Des Moines. Local ministers listed include J. A. Brownlee Crawford M. C. Smith Hemingford and more. Promotion of War Savings Stamps urged with Christmas gift framing at Chase Lister Co. The event featured community leaders and district clergy in a concise report.
Burlington passenger train 43 derailed at the east end of Alliance yards at 1 55 pm on a soft graded track. Engineer J A McDonald was bruised, fireman A B Wheeler escaped, express car wrecked, and the line blocked as wreck crews and a wrecker were dispatched.
A large gathering of good roads enthusiasts from the Sixth Congressional District attended Alliance events on Tuesday. The meeting highlighted strong support for highway improvements and road funding.
A meeting of good roads enthusiasts in Alliance attracted delegates from the Sixth District and many eastern Nebraska leaders. Attendees from numerous towns including Harrison, Sidney, Crawford, Oshkosh and others heard plans for extensive road improvements in western Nebraska next year. Secretary Fisher presided, a demonstration runway gate drew interest, and moving pictures aired at the Imperial. the next gathering is slated for Sidney in January.
The Guardian Trust Company of Alliance on Box Butte Avenue will open for business Saturday. An expert will demonstrate the modern burglar proof vault as Wright & Wright move in with the trust company. Dr. C. E. Hershman will have second floor offices and the building features new furniture and tile work for an attractive appearance. The sentence mentions a work train and time changes affecting Ravenna and other Alliance men including J. C. Morrow Earl D. Mallory and Dr. Geo Hand.
Washington dispatches report an embargo on German potash for fertilizer to aid Nebraska producers. The move, coordinated by the War Industries Board and backed by Congress, would block import licenses until peace is signed and may establish duties to protect domestic potash against foreign supplies.
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