Krause Estate Ordered to Pay 75000 to Peter J Long
The Supreme Court upholds a jury award of 75000 against the Krause estate in a fraud case stemming from the sale of a 640 acre ranch in Sheridan county. The plaintiffs claimed deception over hidden potash value in lake waters, with Long and his wife suing after Krause allegedly concealed knowledge during negotiations.
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Sureme Court
John H.rause
Peter J. Long
Tri John H. Krause
Wer Rose
Sheridan County
Con Traversy
California
Krause
Long
Potash Lake Sale Disputed Over Mineral Rights and Lease
In a 1915 16 land sale near Alliance the Krause and Long parties agreed to sell three sections for 17000 while reserving lake rights for future use. Plaintiffs received 5000 and 9000 for their shares, unaware of lake reserves. Potash deposits and plant links were undisclosed, prompting later questions about the deal and lease terms.
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Krause
Long
Hoffland
John H. Krause
Antioch
County Attorneys Seek Subpoena Power Legislation
County Attorney Lee Basye urges Nebraska lawmakers to pass a bill authorizing county attorneys to issue subpoenas for witnesses under oath. He cites New York’s law and says the power would aid investigations, with support from the attorney general and the county attorney association. Basye requests funds to hire detectives as part of the empowerment.
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Lee Basye
Nebraska
County Attorney's Association
New York State
Basye
Home Brew Drinking Almost Caused Death
William Kauffman, nineteen, returned to his rooms above a pool hall after a three day stay in St. J's hospital. Physicians say illness was from home brew consumption. He collapsed after convulsions Friday and recovered after prompt treatment. He admitted drinking and buying the beverage from a local bootlegger, who refused to name.
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William Kauffman
St. J 'S Hospital
Kauffman
Elizabeth Ann Weller on Road to Recovery
Elizabeth Ann Weller daughter of George is reported on the road to recovery after a period of illness. The note indicates progress and hopeful outlook for the young girl.
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Elizabeth Ann Weller
George
Death of Thomas J Beal After Auto Crash
Thomas J Beal of Alliance dies from a blood clot on the brain four days after a collision in which Oscar O Bannon was killed. Beal survived the crash as a rear seat passenger in a Stearns Knight driven by O Bannon. He leaves a wife two daughters a six month old son and two brothers Ralph and Hugh. Funeral set for 10 am Wednesday at the Catholic church with Father Manning.
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Stearns- Knight
Oscar O'Bannon
Chevrolet
Ray Aspen
Thomas J. Beal
Alliance
Toluca
Beal
Mary
Betty
Warren
Ralph
Hugh
Tom
Red Cloud
Neb
Catholic Church
Manning
Alliance Delegates Elected To State Firemen's Convention
Alliance delegates to the state volunteer firemen's convention at York were active in deliberations and several won posts on key committees. Officers elected include President C. R. Frasier and Secretary H. A. Webbert, with a full slate across board of control auditing and memorial committees.
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Alliance
Walter C. Rundin
Mitchell
Jacob Goehring
Seward
Clarence Dawley
Auburn
A. W. Sprague
Crawford
Hert J. Galley
Columbus
Earl Neeley
Gering
Col
Ernest Hahn
Fremont
E. S. Carson
Kearney
P. E. Romig
Bert J. Galley
H. A. Graff
H. L. Boyes
Hebron
J. C. Cleland
Mont
L. W. Hague
Minden
J. W. Guthrie
R. D. Holmes
Gothenburg
M. J. Sanders
Norfolk
W. C. Rundin
Lee B. Carey
York
Earl Mallory on a Business Trip
Earl Mallory spent a business trip on the road for unexpected duties. He stayed focused on meetings and travel logistics amid a demanding schedule.
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Earl Mallory Stre Enn
Stockmen Meet State Officers on Western Nebraska Herd Inspections
Ten members of the Nebraska livestock growers association and state and federal officials met at the Alliance hotel to plan a general inspection of western Nebraska herds by March 15 for scabies control. If conditions justify it a quarantine may be placed on western counties and dipping supervised by the government. The meeting also addressed a brand law change and commission reductions at South Omaha. Weather prevented some executives from attending.
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Nebraska Livestock Growere’ Association
Allance Hotel
W. T. Spencer
Lincoln
Leo Gee Ee
Oe Eeepartment
Hayes
Federal
Aresau
West
Nebraska
Nebraske Etock Growers’ Association
South Omaha
Dean Dixon New Head of American Legion
Dean J. J. Dixon was chosen by Alliance post No. 7 to serve as past commander at a meeting in City Hall last Friday. FE. R. Harris filled the executive committee vacancy after D. C. Bradbury resigned to become post adjutant, with plans for a dinner at the Alliance hotel Fern Garden at 6 30 p m on January 27 and Burdell Marks resuming activity after illness.
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Dean J. J. Dixon
Alliance Post No. 7
American Legion
City Hall
FE. R. Harris
D. C. Bradbury
Alliance T Pe
Alliance
Seattle Divorce Trade Sparks City Buzz
A satirical take suggests Seattle benefits from rising divorce rates as Reno loses ground. It argues decrees occur quickly with alimony incentives, wives travel west to file papers, and judges side with favorable settlements. The piece implies reformers oppose but business gains from divorces and remarriage.
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Seattle
Reno
Cain
Hubby
Sheriff Captures Wife Deserter in Alliance Visit
Arthur County Sheriff Charles Berryman brought back Thomas Markensen to answer charges of wife and child desertion. The prisoner, 30, used the alias Thomas Nelson and left with Estella Short, 19, who later bore a daughter. Letters revealed his marital ties and plans for divorce as the case unfolded. County Judge Tash, recently ill with Spanish influenza and other ailments, held court closures during the siege and expects recovery in a few days.
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Charles Berryman
Arthur
Neb
Alliance
Jim Miller
Berryman
Thomas Markensen
Arthur County
Estella Short
Living Spring
Mont
Thomas Nelson
Tash
Alliance 6 opens open house with free entertainment
The Alliance chamber of commerce hosts an open house at Lowry foot garden next Friday evening. Farmers and ranchers are invited to a no speech event featuring music by the girls glee club and Hardling's orchestra, community singing, dancing, and a coffee doughnut luncheon all free.
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Oenes
Lowry Foot Garden
Alliance Chamber of Commercce
Chamber of Commerce
Girls’ Glee Club
J. S. Rhein
Hardling
J. P. Mann
American Legion Banquet Opens New Era for Alliance Post
Alliance post No. 7 American Legion to hold a banquet at Fern Garden Alliance hotel on Thursday. New commander Dean J. Dixon outlines monthly meetings, banquets, and socials to spur activity. Attendance limited to legion and ex-soldiers. members urged to bring a buddy. Dutch Maunier injured while wrestling last Thursday.
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Alliance Post No. 7
American Legion
Fern Garden
Alliance Hotel
West
Dean J. J. Dixon
Dixon
Alliance Post
Legion
Post
J. M. Miller
Detectives Favored Over Grand Jury for City Clean-Up
County Attorney Basye urged hiring two or three detectives to clean up the community, arguing a detective can gather admissible evidence for court while a grand jury can compel testimony. He warned that such detectives should operate secretly and independently. The discussion at the Chamber of Commerce dinner also covered election legality and mandamus options to compel action by city officials.
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Chamber of Commerce
Westover
Asye
Basye
Box Butte
Poe
Wi Fee Ee
Eiher
Walt
Friends
W. T. Spencer
Leo Stuhr
Hay
Insane Hobo Held At County Jail After Snowstorm Encounter
Louis Maas, sixty six, is detained at the county jail with a probable insanity hearing before the insanity commission. He wandered into Alliance during a snowstorm, was found in railroad yards by a switchman who gave him breakfast, then taken to the jail by Sheriff Miller after being located at a pool hall. Maas claims a Mead South Dakota homestead was stolen by neighbors and that a woman named Anna cursed him since infancy for his wandering. He says he has served two army hitches and was stationed at Oshinen bay as an artilleryman.
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Louie Maas
Miller
Maas
Mead
S. D
Anna
Oshinaten Bay
Butler Visitation Notes Sheridan Visit to Mother
W. H. Butler of Sheridan is visiting his mother Mrs. Lizzie Butler in the city.
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W. H. Butler
Sheridan
Visi
Lizzie Butler
City
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Alliance and Vicinity
Tom Beal
Dean Dixon New
Burdell Marks
Roe O
Ewe Tomer
Hughes
Hemington
Alliance Sunday
Dutch Maunier
Grand Jury
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