Wilson Urges League Pact to Secure Last Peace
President Wilson presents the complete peace treaty text to the Senate and Carnegie Hall audience, warning that rejection could repeat war. He stresses the need to preserve peace and warns of another global conflict if the League of Nations is not formed.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States Senate
Germany
Senate
United States Congress
League of Nations
United States
Wilson
Presidnnt Wilson
Carnegie Hall
New York
Wilson Puts Tour Plans Forward Amid League Debates
President Wilson weighs a nationwide speaking tour likely to start mid next week to discuss the peace treaty and the League of Nations. He plans to answer questions before Congress committees if needed. The return to Washington drew an estimated 100000 cheering supporters along Union Station and Pennsylvania Avenue as he expressed confidence in U S public support for the League.
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Washington
League of No
Wilson
Congress
District of Columbia
United States
League of Nations
Becaus
Dirigible R-34 Speeds Homeward Across Atlantic
The R-34 dirigible, under British officers, lifted from Roosevelt Field Long Island at dawn and began the return leg to England. By late afternoon the airship was reported traveling eastward at 66 miles per hour, with over 800 miles covered on the homeward run.
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International Service
New York
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
England
The R-34 Airship: Structure and Gas Compartments
The R-34 measures 640 feet with four gondolas and multiple engines. The forward gondola houses navigator pilots and a wireless room, while side gondolas hold engines for two crew each. Hydrogen lifting gas is stored in eighteen gold beater skin compartments at the envelope top, inflated at low temperatures to maximize lift.
Possible paving delayed months in Alliance Nebraska
City council weighs delaying paving as contractors are overloaded with work. Lincoln Cement Association official says bidding unlikely before January. Scottsbluff faces similar constraints. If no solid bids by 30 days, paving may be deferred a year while storm sewer and water work proceed this summer.
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Black Hills
Rocky Mountains
J. L. Housekeeper
Lincoln
Portland Cement Association
Wednes
Housekeeper
Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Grant
Community Club
Alliance Cafe
Illinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
West Virginia
New York
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kansas
Miss Fay Ferrier Weds Lloyd Corbett at Grand Island
Alliance friends announce the marriage of Miss Fay Ferrier of Lincoln to Mr. Lloyd Corbett on June 21 at Grand Island. Corbett recently returned from overseas service in the U S Army. The couple will be greeted by friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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Alliance Friends
Fay Ferrier
Lincoln
A. V. Gavin
Burlington
Grand Island
Lloyd Corbett
Sam
Delegates Sought at Mass Meeting for Constitutional Convention
Democrats and Republicans plan a courthouse mass meeting tonight to choose the one delegate from Box Butte and Sheridan counties for the December constitutional convention. Organizers urge voters to set party politics aside and elect a qualified person. All voters may attend and large attendance is hoped.
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Box Butte
Sheridan
Chadron and Alliance Fire Dept Nine Square Off at Fair Grounds
Chadron baseball returns from away games to meet the Alliance Fire Department team at the fair grounds Sunday at three. Chadron historically fields a fast squad and Alliance appears strong this year. Fans urged to attend and support the home nine.
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Chadron
Alliance Fire Department
Fair Grounds
Alliance Boys
Alliance
Mexican Was Robbed Of Hundred Planes
Three Mexicans came to the city Tuesday and during the night two of them deprived their partner of a hundred planes. The man reported the loss to Night Policeman Taylor. A thorough search found no trace of the robbers and they presumably escaped with the loot.
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Taylor
City Council Lowers GHLY Tax Levy Amid Growth
The Al liance city council voted to reduce the city revenue levy thanks to increased assessed valuation from an enlarged town site and new homes. The plan preserves funds for debt service and sinking funds to retire bonds, with provisions for interest and principal payments. New sidewalks, a swine ban, and redistricting sewer districts 1 and 2 were approved, and a new bridge will connect to Third Street. Lincoln Trust Company’s bond issue bid was accepted at par with a five percent semi annual interest rate.
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Alliance
Firet Street
Third Street
Lincoln Trust Company
Johnson Re-buys The Silver Grill Cafe
L E Johnson and F T Garvin regain ownership of the Silver Grill cafe from Joe C Harvey who retired after several months of operation. Harvey built a strong patronage and improved the cafe while Johnson, long known in local restaurant circles, returns to manage the newly purchased business with Mrs Garvin assisting.
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L. E. Johnson
Silver Grill Cafe
Joe C. Harvey
Johnson
F. T. Garvin
Mr. Harvey
Rons
Garvin
Emerson - Brattingham Implement Firm
Omaha
Rapid City
South Dakota
Alliance
Harvey
Bituineas
Craps Skooters Given Short Jail Terms in Court
Four colored men faced a $10 fine and costs for a sociable game of craps tried in Police court Saturday morning. Night officer Nova Taylor caught the dice players behind Nation barber shop after a long pursuit. Suspects identified as Chas Brown J D Riggs Albert Ditto and Tom Young Riggs was freed by evidence and the others were fined but with unable to pay were sentenced to a short jail term.
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Nova Taylor
Chas. Brown
J. D. Riggs
Albert Ditto
Tom Young
Riggs
Alliance Club Names Rufus Jones New Secretary
Rufus Jones, elected secretary of The Alliance Community Club, ran the reunion activities from seven in the morning until about two the next day. His office served as the hub of the events and he proved an expert organizer, delivering results despite occasional sight loss of the grandstand.
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Rufus Jones
Alliance Community
Chub
Thommer
Jones
Alliance Club
Iowan Purchases Dry Cleaning Business
B. C. Bradbury of Chariton Iowa bought the Keep-U-Neat cleaning and pressing shop in Alliance. The ten year old business, previously owned by Mr. Byrne and later the Davis couple, has recently added overalls laundry and new equipment. Bradbury aims to boost efficiency and serve local patronage while the Davises plan a Denver Pueblo vacation and eventual homesteading near nature.
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B. C. Bradbury
Chariton
Byrne
J. C. Davis
Nishings
Bradbury
Alliance
Davis
Denver
Pueblo
Westover and Rask Horse Sale at Lakeside
Westover and Rask plan a major horse and mule sale at Lakeside stock yards next Thursday and Friday July 17 and 18. About 600 head are listed with 200 owned by Westover and 400 from other sellers including broke horses and southern mares. Hotel arrangements and transportation by car to ship purchases are provided.
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Westover & Rask
Lakeside
Westover
Marsland to Welcome Home Soldiers on July 13
Marsland will host a Welcome Home for returned soldiers on Sunday July 13. Lieut. Earl Meyers of Alliance will deliver the main address. A baseball game and amusements are planned to ensure a splendid day for the veterans and their families.
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Marsland
Earl Meyers
Alliance
Cal Cox Informs Death Of His Mother Mrs Mary J Cox
Cal Cox received word last Friday evening of his mother Mary J Cox's death in St Louis Missouri around two o'clock that afternoon. Cox had just weeks earlier stayed at her bedside and upon leaving for home she seemed improved. He departed Saturday night for Fairbury where the funeral was held on Tuesday. The Cox family and friends extend heartfelt sympathy.
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Cal Cox
Mary J. Cox
St. Louis
Missouri
Cox
Fairbury
George Neuschwanger Named Leader of Farmers Union
County Agent George Neuschwanger assumed charge of the Farmers Union and Co-Operative Association in the city this week, filling the vacancy left by F. H. Wilder who planned to move to California. The union's growth in Box Butte county is strong and benefits are expected for members under the new leadership.
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George Neuschwanger
Farmers Union and Co-Operative Association
F. H. Wilder
Wilder
California
Neusehwaneer
Farmera Union
Box Butte
Neuschwanger
Ellsworth Plans One Day Welcome For Returning Soldiers
Ellsworth, a small city in Sheridan county, gears up for a July 19 home coming celebration for local soldiers and sailors. The program will include races, band concerts, speaking and dancing with ample food, details to be finalized by organizers.
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Ellsworth
Sheridan County
Western Nebraska Reunion and Race Meet A Big Success
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Reunion and Alliance racing meet of 1919 drew large crowds July 4th. Empire Express won the 2:19 pace with Will Do second and Professor third. Hamilton A edged Walter Dent for Alliance Derby honors. Sweet Alyssum captured the four and five-eighths races amid muddy track troubles on Saturday. a one mile novelty race ended with Tiger Jim winning after Tobey Grey and Myrtle A collided.
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Alliance
Western
Nebraska
Empire Express
George A. Moliring
Will Do
Pacer
Professor
Frank Shreve
Anna-Ax-Me
Hamilton A
Walter Dent
J. D. Plank
Captain Marchmount
John Strite Wan
Sweet Alyssum
Lady Mack
Rey Do
Cuddeney
Paw
White Shield
Bob A
Shamrock Green
Tempey Duncan
Tobey Grey
F. R. Irwin
Myrtle A
Myrtle
Waa
Pluto
Tiger Jim
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