Eleven Year Old Sent to State Home for Neglect
Judge Tash ordered eleven year old Acheson Dawson committed to the state home for dependent and neglected children in Lincoln after he pleaded guilty to forging his uncle’s name on several checks cashed at Joe Smith pool hall. Dawson, living with grandmother Mary Muntz in Alliance, was described as neglected rather than criminal, with his mother remarried in California and unavailable. Sheriff Miller to transport him tonight under a sentence deemed best given his circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson Dawson
Joe Smith
Lincoln
Judge Tash
Mary Muntz
California
Reform School
Warning on fake membership certificates sold by solicitors
A Nebraska retailers federation bulletin warns of door to door and auto traveling solicitors selling so called membership certificates entitling holders to wholesale groceries. The fake programs claim benefits from fake wholesale houses and violate blue sky law requiring securities licenses. The notice asks readers to report solicitors and collect certificates if possible, and notes Merritt Chaffee from Hastings visiting his mother while M Minor of Thiele DrugStore heads to Lincoln for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Nebraska Retailers
Bureau of Securities
Department of Trade and Commerce
State Department of Law Enforcement
Keegans Visit Omaha Parents During Home Stay
Dr. J Keegan and his wife of Omaha are visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J A Keegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Keegan
Omaha
Mrs
J. A. Keegan
Weather Outlook: Generally Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Warmer by night and across the east and south portions.
Hemingford Man Pasted Low Check Drawn on Bank
Hemingford man Shummick faced officers over a dishonored check drawn on a Hemingford bank. He was arraigned and bound over to the district court under $200 for appearance at the next term. Merchants statewide push prosecutions to curb worthless checks to deter future offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shummick
Crawford
Hemingford
Bayard Transcript
Oregon Man Lays Claim To Old Nebraska Coal Reward
T F McNamara of Grants Pass Oregon reveals knowledge of a coal mine in Nebraska and seeks to claim the states bounty. Nebraska offers 4000 for a vein twenty six inches thick and sufficient to mine with higher prizes for thicker veins iron ore oil or gas. Coal has been found before but not in paying quantities in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. McNamara
Grant's Pass
Ore
Nebraska
Federal Railway Administration
The
State Journal
McNamara
D. M. Amsberry
Coal Trust
Oregon
Alaska
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Tonight
The Alliance corps of the Salvation Army hosts a Christmas tree and entertainment this evening at Salvation Army headquarters on Box Butte Avenue. The program features solos recitations and songs with Mrs. J. B. Rhein among the singers. fruit nuts and apples are donated by Mr. and Mrs. George D. Darling W. E. Cutts and the Elks club, and the tree is furnished by the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Corps of the
Salvation Army
Box Butte Avenue
J. 8. Rhein
George D. Darling
W. E. Cutts
The
Elks Club
Methodist Church
Denver Attorney Keegan Spends Holidays with Parents
Attorney Milton J. Keegan of Denver is spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Keegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton J. Keegan
Denver
Mra
J. A. Keegan
Aylsworth Tours City On City Manager Plan
Professor Leon E. Aylsworth of the University of Nebraska spoke to women voters at the city library and to the general public at the Lowry and Henry roof garden about the city manager plan. He explained Nebraska law authorizing adoption and shared outcomes from other places, urging all voters to attend the vote on January 4.
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Leon E. Aylsworth
University of Nebraska
Lowry & Henry
Aylsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Aylesworth
Nebraska
Aylaworth
Woman's Club
Ayleworth
Christmas Program at St Agnes Academy
St Agnes academy closed for Christmas vacation after a matinée style program in the academy gym. Very Rev P J Manning praised the students and presented Rev Mother Gerard a Victory stereopticon for classroom use.
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ST. Agnes Academy
P. J. Manning
Mother Gerard
Carla Werner
Helen McDermott
Lord Jesus
Jeanne
Mary Kennedy
Dorothy
Mildred Morgan
Reading
Christ Child
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Colorado
William Hargarten
Frederick Hargarten
William
J W McDonald Bound Over In District Court
J W McDonald bound over to district court after pleading guilty to stealing clothing from Perry Schwasinger’s farm home one mile west of Alliance on Christmas night. Arrest followed police tip and recovery of some stolen items. held in $1000 bond with January 4 term set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McDonald
Tash
Perry Schwasinger
Alliance
McDonald
Schwasinger
Stillwell
Joe Smith
Howe
Coming legislature faces big state issues in new year
The Omaha Bee notes the year will bring a tough session with changes needed to align laws with the new constitution. Likely reforms include blue sky stock law changes, banking department restructuring, and improved oversight as Governor McKelvie previews amendments. May Graham to return to Washington, D. C. after holidays.
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Omaha Bee
Dorne
McKelvie
Department of Trade and Commerce
Secretary of Trade and Commerce
Volunteer Circle Organized in Alliance at Hotel
A Woodman Circle was organized in Alliance Monday evening at the Alliance hotel by Supreme Banker Mrs Katherine Remington of Omaha and District Manager Mrs Mattie Adaskalek of Alliance. Officers elected include Mrs J S Adams guardian Mrs M T Nelson advisor Miss Lessie Reeves clerk Mrs John J Pauling banker Miss Jennie Harling chaplains Miss Mabel Harper Velma Pauling attendants Ralph Harling R C Nelson and John J Pauling managers. The grove plans to meet twice a month with dates to be announced. Mrs Jaskalek led the organization and will stay in Alliance for several weeks.
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Alliance
Alliance Hotel
Supreme
Katharine Remington
Omaha
Maranger
Mattie A.daskalek
Allanece
J. S. Adama
M.T. Nelson
Lessie Reeves
John J. Pauling
Jennie Harling
Mabel Harper
Velma Pauling
Ralph ©. Harling
R. C. Nelson
Grove
Jaskalek
Imperial's New Organ Shipped Christmas Day
The Imperial's manager Harry DuBuque announced a new pipe organ shipped from Van Nuys California on Christmas day. The $20,000 instrument with a rap attachment and multiple features will arrive after the new year and take twenty five installation days by three workers. The organ, built by the world’s oldest pipe organ company, will rival big city theatres and serve as a key attraction for the Imperial and Alliance.
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Harry DuBuque
The
Imperial
Robert Morgan Organ Company
van Nuys
Calif
Des Moines
Majestic
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Isis
Denver
Keach
Aliance
Reduced Railroad Fare for Farmers Meetings at Lincoln
State rail lines offer one and one half fare to farmers and families attending Lincoln meetings January 3 to 7. Full fare to Lincoln and half fare home. certificate needed with first purchase for return half fare. Rates apply Jan 1 to 7 for all points in state with $1 or more fares. Twenty plus agricultural and livestock associations to be in session.
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Lincoln
United States
Less Christmas Business For Mail Order Houses
The Columbus Telegram notes a sharp drop in local post office money orders versus past seasons. Merchants now capture a larger share of Christmas spending locally while eastern mail order houses receive far fewer orders than in earlier years.
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Columbus Telegram
Rehearing Motion Filed in McElhaney Murder Case
Attorneys for Evelyn Pressa McElhaney filed a motion for a new trial in district court listing twenty eight reasons tied to jury instructions. Judge Westover will hear the motion on January 4 in Alliance, with sentencing set between ten years and life upon denial. McElhaney awaits the sentence in county jail over the holidays amid religious services and limited visitation.
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Districte Court
Railroads Offer Cut Rate to Nebraska Firemen Meet in York
For the thirty ninth annual Nebraska state volunteer firemen’s association meeting in York January 18 to 20 the railroads offer a round trip fare equal to one and a half times the one way fare. Alliance selects five official delegates but many firemen are expected to attend. Alliance and Norfolk are main contenders for the next convention with Alliance favored to win.
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Ray Burns
Ward Hall
0. C. Moore
Ray Hutler
Alliance
Norfolk
Day Law Violators Pay Dear for Fun
A total of $2,019,433.41 in taxes and penalties was assessed against violators of the national prohibition amendment in the northwest district, covering Nebraska Minnesota North and South Dakota and Iowa from April 1 to December 1. Minnesota leads with 1 376 956 50, Iowa 340 229 66, Nebraska 156 159 35, South Dakota 84 070 19, North Dakota 22 117 41. The figures come from Paully Keller US supervising prohibition enforcement director who notes penalties are reviewed in Washington and may be enlarged but rarely reduced.
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Northwest
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Paully Keller
U. 8S
North Dakota
Keller
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Merritt Chaffee
Western Automobile Supply Company
Hastings
Anna Chaffee
M. Minor
Thiele Drug Store
Relavex
Hmingford
Bumcheth
L.E. Aylsworth
VICHT
University
Talis
City Library
Roof Garden
W. E. Wrinkle of
Broken Bow
Friends
J. W. M’donald
Rom Farm
May Graham
Washington, D. C
Melhaney
Troneys
W. A. Westover
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