Fireman Killed in C B and Q Rail Wreck Near Alliance
Elmer C. Snedeker of Sterling is missing and presumed dead after a bridge failure sank the engine and first baggage car of passenger train No. 3 between Alliance and Denver into the Platte River. Fireman George Fouts survived. several passengers injured.
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Elmer C. Snedeker
Sterlin
Alliance
Denver
Roi
Platte River
Union Eee Oe
George Fouts
Snedeker
Fouts
Union Pacific
Burlington
Sterling
al Snedeker
Hol- Arye Colo
Enterprise
John Sutin
Saeeee
Dance
Clark Snedeker
Dencer
Sidney
Cheyenne
Corey
McCook
Sunday School Children's Day Parade Planned
Announced plans for a Sunday School Children’s Day parade to start at 9 a.m. next Sunday with each school meeting at their church, forming a march from Newberry’s corner to the Court House block under Prof. Prince, ending with Judge Tash’s address on the south side of the Court House before services at 11.00.
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Court House
Box Butte
Prof. Prince
Newberry's Corner
4Th
Laramie
Alliance Names Ora Phillips to Related Business Ward
Ora Phillips joins the Alliance board as a business liaison with the Wednesday schedule and aims to strengthen local ventures and economic ties within the organization.
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Ora Phillips Fen
Alliance Wernesds
Who pays the bill for advertising in stores
The piece argues that advertising merchants do not pay. the cost is borne by patrons who shop at unadvertised stores. Advertising increases turnover, lowers cost per sale, and allows merchants to profit on smaller margins per turnover. Thus, unadvertised stores transfer advertising costs to their customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle
County Seeks Partial Tax Authority on Railway Property
Box Butte county officials push for permission to assess part of railroad land and stockyards outside Alliance city limits. State Tax Commissioner Osborne examined the site with county leaders, aiming to overturn prior practice and raise revenue. A 1916 Supreme Court ruling favored Burlington, guiding current action. Tax Commissioner Osborne then headed to Bridgeport and Bayard to help value sugar factories.
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Box Butte
W. H. Osborne
Lincoln
Alliance
City of
Lake Precinct
State Board
State Railway Commission
Pilkington
State Tax Commissioner
Box Butte County
State Supreme Court
Burlington
Oxborne
Bridgeport
Bayard
June Clearance Sale Opens at 9 A. M. Saturday
The Fashion Shop launches its June clearance sale starting Saturday morning at 9.00. The entire spring line includes coats suits dresses skirts blouses and summer wear with reductions from half price to below cost in many cases. The ad promises value for discriminating buyers and notes brisk turnout.
City Council Advances 1921 22 Budget and Tax Plan
City Manager Kemmish presents the 1921 22 budget totaling 15815 for the year with reductions in street maintenance and stationery while salaries rise to 4720. Tax revenue is estimated from a 4 682592 valuation after exemptions and collection fees to yield about 4200 in the levy. The total mill rate is 12 85 with an 8 and 2 percent adjustment to cover bonded debt and new assessments.
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Kemmish
Allyn
Kemmis
Vestry Demands Resignation of St Matthews Rector
Five members of St Matthews Vestry draft a resolution urging Dean J J Dixon to resign as rector effective June 30 The motion notes it serves the parish interests and will be considered at the June vestry meeting The signers are A V Gavin L Highland Ruth T Reddish Mrs L L Smith and F A Hiveley Dixon says a rector cannot be forced to resign against his will under church law Charges for offenses require due process within church courts and civil courts have separate implications
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St. Matthews’ Episcopal Church
J. J. Dixon
A. V. Gavin
L. Highland
Ruth T. Reddish
L. L. Smith
F. A. Hiveley
Dean Dixon
Herald
Pics Ainst
OY Eees
Hemingford men acquitted in intoxication cases at county court
The Hemingford duo faced trials after a Berea hall dance where officers testified they were intoxicated. Jury acquitted Burton Brown and another man after considering whether slight intoxication met legal drunkenness standards.
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Supreme Court
Nebraska
Burton Brown
Hemingford
Berea
Walker
Brother
Arthur Jones
Brown
Iter Searles
Alcoho Mitchell
Gantz
Basye
W. H. Westover
Finger Print Conference for Alliance Soon
Western Nebraska peace officers gather for state finger print bureau meetings in Lincoln Norfolk North Platte Sidney and Alliance. June 17 opening session will include the governor attorney general and sheriff with fingerprint procedures and law enforcement questions addressed.
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Finger
Cos Fae
Agenerent
Lincoln
Norfolk
M North Platte
Sid
Alliance
McKelvie
Davis
Gue A. Myers
Lincoln Division
Neb
Sarpy
Johnson
Cass
Otoe
Omaha
Richardson
Pawnee
Gage
Saline
Lancaster
Butler
Sewa
Brownell Block
Norfolk Division
Owlock
Platte, Douglas
Odge
Washington
Colfax
Burt
Nance
Saunders
Boone
Madison
Stanton
Cumings
Antespe
Pierce
Wayne
Thurston
Dakota
Dixon
Cedar
Knox
Holt
Boyd
Brown
Rock
Keya Paha
Cherry
Blaine
Howard
Merrick
Loup
Garfield
Valley
Wheeler
Nuckolls
Thayer
Adams
Kearney
Franklin
Clay
Webster
Phelps
Harlan
McCook
Red Willow
Gosper
Furnas
Frontier
Hitchcock
Ages
Chase
Indy
North Platte
Perkins
Keith
Arthus
Lawson
McPherson
Logan
Custer
Sidney
Scotts Bluff
Banner
Morrill
Kimball
Garden
Cheyenne
Devel
Sheridan
Dawes
Sioux
Box Butte
Grant
Hooker
Omas
Balfe and Davis Cases Prompt Appeal and Dismissal
Reich for Balfe argues evidence fails to prove possession of the battle. Westover finds Balfe in his dwelling and entitled to liquor possession. jury told to acquit. Dell Davis case dismissed by Judge West for improper complaint and mislabeling of offense.
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Kermit Wolfe
Ash
Balfe
Tn Lacosin
Tosh
Westover
Weather Forecast for Alliance and Surrounding Area
The forecast calls for cooler conditions through Saturday with lower temperatures and lighter winds. Expect possible clouds with a chance of light showers in the Alliance region.
To Mr and Mrs Earl Crowe a boy born June 5
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Crowe at their home on 128 Missouri Avenue. The birth occurred on June 5 and adds to the family.
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Earl Crowe
Missouri Avenue
Red Cross regional conference draws western Nebraska leaders
Delegates from about twenty of twenty five western Nebraska Red Cross chapters attended a regional meeting in Alliance. The event featured remarks from E G Laing and Minnie Ahrens on nursing and health work, with Branson substituting for Walter Davidson. Speakers highlighted disaster relief, Americanization, and current Red Cross projects ahead of a golf outing at the Country Club.
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Red Cross
Nebraska
Alliance
Fiance Hotel
Central States
Ferm, Garden
Tion
Western
Araska
Walter Davidson
Chicago
Neere
Washington, D. C
R. B Bramson
Branson
Ian
American Red Cross
Pueblo
E. G. Laing
Alliance Chapter
Minnie Ahrens
Central Division
Cheyenne
Srll
Miss Bay
C. England Broken Bow
Custer County
Scottsbluff Chamber
7 Merce
C. England
Broken Bow
Julia Rucker
Chadron
E. H. McKelvey
Bayard
Eva Gross
F. L. Feltz
Keystone
W. A. Williams
Ainsworth
Robert N. Hayward
N. G. Palmer
Valentine
Woodruff Ball
Ennes
Gering
C. W. Wright
Scottsbluff
Charles Devlin
Automobile Races Planned at Torrington Fair Grounds
Arrangements with the Western Racing association and a group of four husky young men near Torrington Wyoming set a series of automobile races at the fair grounds on Saturday June 18. Detailed announcement will follow. It promises to be a big attraction with many entrants expected.
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Western Racing Association
Torrington
Wyo
Fair Grounds
Rem
Fourth of July Celebration at Fairview Church
A Fairview church site in Alliance hosts a Fourth of July event. Plans include a bowery dance and a fireworks exhibition in the evening.
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Fairview
Alliance
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Ross Shuey
Baby
Sterning, Cole
Effingham, Till
St. Matthews
State Bureau
Western Nebraska
Fairview Chureh
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