Fireworks when Council Meets Sparks Over Water Plan
Tuesday evening council session saw J. M. Weaver press for water main extension east on Mississippi Missouri and Yellowstone arguing residents were taxed without benefits since annexation. Mayor Rodgers pledged to pursue water extension despite funds limits as council confirms police chief and library board member while debating ward vacancy and approving carnival bill refunds.
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J. M. Weaver
Mississippi
Missouri
Yellowstone
Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Harris
Miskimmen
Rodgers
Fuller
Oscar W. Reed
Earl W. Meyer
Charles L. Hill
Charles L. Fuller
New Potash Process In Western Nebraska Industry
An Associated Press dispatch from Omaha reports a reform in potash production from lake brines in western Nebraska. The new method omits the final heating step, instead using a tank to precipitate potash and soda from a forty percent brine, potentially shifting output from fertilizer to chemical products with fertilizer as a by product.
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Nebraska
Associated Press
Omaha
Weather Outlook for Alliance Area
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with unsettled conditions in the east portion. Temperature expected to remain steady with little change.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Fireman Silverthorn Drowns at Ardmore Lake
V J Silverthorn Burlington fireman drowned while swimming in a lake near Ardmore South Carolina Thursday evening. Body recovered around 2:30 a m. He resided in Alliance with wife and child. Funeral delayed awaiting wife and child return. Body held at Glen Miller undertaking parlors.
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V. J. Silverthorn
Burlington
Ardmore
Silverthorn
Alliance
St. Joseph, Mo
Glen Miller Undertaking
Many Improvements at the Stock Yards
A force of workmen began transforming the Alliance stockyards this morning. The plan covers painting buildings and connections and cement paving of pens and runways. Work proceeds without rush and will continue for weeks as men are spared. Civil Service exams for a letter carrier vacancy will be held at the Alliance post office. entrance salary 1400 to 1800 dollars, age 18 to 45. Further information at the local office. F. W. Hicks, Sec. Local Civil Service Board.
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Alliance
Alliance Post Ofice
F. W. Hicks
Local Civil Service Bbard
Ornamental Lights to be Installed at Post Office Entrance
The Post Office will have two ornamental lights installed at its entrance under a contract awarded to Quick Service Electric.
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Quick Service Electric Company
Home Brew Maker Finley Fined Then Marries in Court
Albert Finley, a colored cook at the Harvey cafe, was fined $100 and costs on two liquor counts after a Tuesday arrest. The judge suspended half the fine on good behavior as Finley prepared to marry the next day, ending with a courthouse ceremony the following afternoon.
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Albert Finley
Harvey Cafe
Albert
Tash
Finley
Creoie
Miler
Reed
Harvey
H. E. Gants
Rayse
J. H. Taylor
Alliance Hotel
Mra
Minnie Harvey
Mountains
Pennsylvania
Miller
Cox
Bridgeport
Gantz
Judee Tash
Minnie Williams
Ife
Mrs. R. E. Witham Visits Brother in Sidney
Mrs. R. E. Witham of Sidney is visiting her brother, Mr. R. T. Jones and family.
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R. E. Witham
Sidney
Mr. R. T. Jones
War of ads sparks labor union fund controversy
Two ad grafters inflame Alliance by pushing a union labor fundraising scheme that touted support from the American Federation of Labor. Merchants reject the plan and prefer a direct $100 donation to organized labor, while chamber officials vow scrutiny of future ad pitches.
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Ovta
Harry H. Lones
Erican Federation of Labor
Alliance
Publc
Central Labor Union
Camden
Woods
Inez
Witons
C. A. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Long
Darrington
Carastiones
Hitle
Lowe
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Washington
Carrington
San
G. C. McDowell
Allied Labor Press Association
Bboeton
Lincoln
Lond
McDowell
Friends of Labor
Lane
Mr. Long
Mr. Carrington
Organized Labor
Glen Miller
A Herald
Alliance Union
Harvey Hacker
Alliance Railroad
Fire destroys Hemingford buildings causing $50,000 loss
A 1:30 p m Wednesday blaze in Hemingford gutted the L A Grimes feed yard area then spread to the Ray Graham plumbing shop and mill office, destroying the hotel and other structures. Officials cite poor water pressure, inclement wind risk, and possible incendiary origin, with total losses around 50 000 and insurance gaps noted.
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Hemingford
L. A. Grimes
Ray Graham
Alliance
L. C. Thonma
A. G. Isaacson
Harvey Elia
AlHance
A. M. Miller
Grant Melick
Melick
Grimes
Memingford
Mexican man Ramirez held after chicken thefts peeping
J Ramirez a Mexican man was arrested last night for stealing chickens and peeping into windows in the Mexican village near the railroad yards. He is said to be part of a trio carrying out similar crimes for some time and was caught around 11 o clock.
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J. Ramirez
Ramirez
Births A daughter to Mr and Mrs Lymath
A daughter was born to Mr J Lymath and his wife at 604 Sweetwater on Monday July 12. The newborn joins the family at home and marks a happy addition to the household.
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J. Lymath
Sweetwater
Sympathy and census woes hit Scottsbluff and Alliance
The Star-Herald and other papers report mixed reactions to the census showing Alliance at 4591 and Scottsbluff areas arguing over official tallies. Locals recall earlier estimates of 6000 plus and discuss recounts amid pride and frustration, with notes on population ranges and municipal plans.
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Star-Herald
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Ors
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the Wrather
Finda
Scottsbluff
Uncle Sam
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Scottbluf
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Fair City
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