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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
1
Report from Chicago describes a spreading race conflict with officials mobilizing 4,500 troops and police. Witnesses recount gunfire on Thirtieth Street and Wentworth Avenue, with dozens dead and hundreds injured as residents flee and schools stock up on arms.
The Scottsbluff Athletes travel to Alliance Sunday afternoon for a fast amateur baseball game at the fair grounds. Alliance has reorganized after the fire department disbanded nine, introducing several new players, and local fans expect a strong turnout to support the pastime.
A heavy rain drenched western Nebraska last evening with a two hour downpour starting around nine. In Alliance the shower was lighter but corn and potato crops should benefit, while cloudy skies and more rain were forecast for today.
Mr. F. R. Hartranft buys the Overton Buick agency in Alliance to run a larger Northwest Nebraska and South Dakota operation. Walter Overton retires. C. L. Kerr will head the shop, stocking Buick cars and G M C trucks while Hartranft retains Nash and Hudson lines for the territory.
Mr G Barge of the Hard Pot ash Company visited Alliance last Saturday. He described the recent Lakeside fire as a hot blaze that was beyond control when discovered. He noted some destroyed businesses would reopen and expressed confidence potash manufacture will resume in time.
Mrs. Charlotte Watkins secures a contract for a brick one story 25 by 100 foot business building on Box Butte avenue south of The Herald. Brest and Glarum hold the contract and will start as soon as materials arrive after clearing wreckage from the prior City Cash Grocery fire in March.
Demand for Box Butte county unimproved farming lands remains brisk as real estate dealers report several sales. E T Kibble sold five quarter section tracts near Alliance this week at $50 to $70 per acre with more deals in progress and higher values cited by sellers.
Washington July 31 An official White House statement on the president’s forthcoming Pacific coast tour is expected soon. Wilson aims to begin his swing around the circle at the earliest, to explain why he views the League of Nations as necessary and defend his policy. The trip will accommodate a large press corps.
Alliance farmers are urged to back a county agricultural exhibit as a major promotional venture. The Alliance Community Club supports the effort and proposes a Farmers Fair Booster Trip to organize countywide committees and sustain the project through Labor Day events in early September.
In line with a Congress resolution and President Wilsons signature, telephone and telegraph lines revert to private owners at midnight July 31 1919. Postmaster General Burleson announces government operation ends with Order 3380 and thanks company officers for cooperation during control.
Thieves entered the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Young on Tuesday night while the family slept and took the entire edible supply.
Alliance prepares to unveils a new 85 000 dollar playhouse with 1 000 seating, 2 200 cubic feet per minute ventilation, cream brown gold decor, indirect electric lighting, marble lobby, and deluxe photoplay event planned for mid month with Mickie on the 16th featuring owner H A Dubuque and Dr George Hand.
The Highland-Halloway Company to begin September first with a full stock of ladies ready to wear and furnishings. Partners include L H Highland, longtime Alliance grocer, and Mrs Halloway, veteran through local ladies stores. Remodeling will follow after groceries are sold.
Fire department hosts a baseball benefit dance at the Armory Friday evening. The event offers the best available music and dancing to help replenish the boys’ treasury after a sizable loss in their baseball activities.
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