American Legion stance sparks divider in Alliance region
The Alliance Herald notes editor Burr Printing Co owners Porge Burr Jr and Dwin Burr publish amid debates over the Plumb plan. It cites Labor backed Brotherhood opinions, Detroit unions fining legion members, and urges loyal citizens to back Americanism and the Legion or leave the country.
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Association of American Railway Executives
Railway Brotherhoods
Labor
Wonder
Detroit
Legion
Union Miu
American Legion
United States
Editorial speakers deny railroad union strike threats
Editorial columns condemn railway brotherhoods for threatening a strike over Cummins bill provisions. Inbor leader argues against compulsory arbitration and jail threats, noting such coercion fails to compel workers and only fuels greed and conflict.
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Cummins
Inbor
The Legion's Aims Clarified For Ex Soldier Readership
An analysis debunks myths about the American Legion. It denies that the group is a political machine or a tool of capital against labor, noting its constitution forbids endorsing candidates and its aims center on veterans' rights rather than party power.
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American Legion
United States
Iis
Legion
Victor L. Berger
New York Harbor
Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
la Follette
George W Lown Dies at Hemingford
George W Lown died at age seventy two in Hemingford after a life of Civil War service church membership and civic duties. He was born January 9 1847 in West Moreland Indiana and married Misa Lydia Bolick December 16 1868. He moved to Nebraska in 1890 and lived in Hemingford for thirty years. He leaves his wife two daughters four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 5 1920 at the Methodist church with Rev A J May and the Odd Fellows assisting at the cemetery.
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George W. Lake
West Moreland
Ind
Misa Lydia Bolick
Nellie Gillem
Hemingford
Neb
F. E. Pierce
Bingham, Neb
Lobr
Jake
Methodist Church
Heavenly Company
Methodist Echurch
A. J. May
Odd Fellows
Heavenly Father
Nebraska Supreme Court Delays Ruling After Judge Sedewick Death
The Nebraska supreme court will delay opinions for at least two weeks due to Judge 8 H Sedewick’s death and holiday interruptions. The pending case is an appeal by Secretary of State Amsberry over the Lancaster county district court order directing petition acceptance and certification for the November state election ballot.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
8. H. Sedewick
Supreme Court
Amsberry
W. M. Morning
Lancaster County District Court
Furniture Demand Outstrips Supply as Building Boom Grows
The January Grand Rapids Furniture Record notes a three year home building surge increases demand to four times supply. Dealers in Grand Rapids Chicago and Jamestown report placing orders for only one fourth of their needs.
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Grand Rapids
Chicago
Jamestown
States to receive every soldiers record from war department
The War Department will send the service records of all World War soldiers to the states. About 4,000,000 men are represented in the reports. Initial cases cover casualties, then awards, followed by remaining records. Aim is to finish by end of the current fiscal year.
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War Department
Congress
Supreme Court Decision Delayed in Prohibition Referendum
The Supreme Court has not issued a ruling yet in the prohibition referendum case. No decision is expected for at least two weeks, with the outcome still uncertain and awaiting further deliberation.
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Supreme Court
Furniture prices to rise as industry foresees slow normalcy
In a trade journal piece from the furniture centers, manufacturers forecast higher costs and sustained price increases through 1920 and beyond. Labor and lumber costs have surged, materials climb monthly, and dealers face shortages. only firms with foresight and larger stocks can weather the winter, while many expect prices to rise into spring or longer.
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Tional Journal of the
Girl at Brook Delays Fetch as Mistress Questions
A Victorian vignette describes a girl sent to the brook for water who lingers by the stream. Her mistress asks what she is waiting for while Hubby quips perhaps she has not yet seen a pleasant pain. The mood captures a tongue in cheek London Tit Bits moment.
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Hubby
London
Inquire in Waiting Room About Warmth
Captain asks a private why he is there in the dentist's office. The private replies the reason is simply that someone told him it was warm in the room. The exchange turns on misdirection rather than a dental problem.
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Buck
Post Office Door Entry Sparks Arrest in Wee Hours
A bystander questions an arrest after an officer reports a suspect entered the post office with an accomplice named Jimmy at two in the morning. The exchange underscores the unusual case and the sheriff's handling.
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Alli@mce
Neb
Bystander
Jimmy
New Army Branch Opens To Recruits In Chemical Warfare
Local recruiting office announces a new branch open to qualified applicants for service in chemical warfare. Men with some chemical experience or a high school education may enlist for one year. Provides education and practical experience in handling chemicals and gases. Full details at the recruiting office.
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Chemical Warfare Service
Army
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