Republican convention nominates Wood and Lowden amid clashes
The Republican National Convention opened in the morning with memorials for Theodore Roosevelt and rapid nominations. Leonard Wood received New Hampshire and New York support, while Lowden drew major backing from Arkansas Illinois and Kentucky. Disputes over a league of nations plank gave way to a platform stressing limited imperial powers, government reform, and economic policy favoring private ownership with regulation.
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Moore
Pennsylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
Arizona
Kansas
Allen
Leonard Wood
Wood
Lodge
New Hampshire
Roosevelt Robinson
New York
Johnson
League of Nations
Boss Penrose
Republican Party
Wilson
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
America
Republican Congress
Department of Labor
Pleads Guilty in Freight Car Burglary Case
Co R Weirman faced a preliminary hearing in county court and was bound over to district court on breaking into freight cars. He posted 500 bond and admitted entering an open car hoping to find liquor. Stolen goods found at his home led to arrest by Special Agent Smith. federal trial possibility noted.
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Smith
Weirman
Elks State Convention Seeks Local Lodging Help
City awaits 1500 visitors for state convention with Elks and chamber urged to register spare rooms. Citizens are asked to offer beds in kitchens if needed and a petition circulates asking Burlington to provide sleepers for race meet and Elk guests to ensure early retirements.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elks Committee
Burlington
Rotary Club Holds Regular Meeting at Alliance Hotel
About twelve members attended the Rotary club gathering at the Alliance hotel on Wednesday evening. O E Pearson of the Burlington transportation department spoke on the current car shortage while Vice-president G L Griggs presided in the president's absence. Rotarians delivered speeches and conducted routine business.
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Rotary Club
Alliance Hotel
O. E. Pearson
Transportation Department of
The
Burlington
G. L. Griggs
Youth Killed When Horses Run Away Near Alliance
Clarence Macken twenty year old son of Mr and Mrs B M Macken of Alliance died in an accident Thursday afternoon when horses he was driving ran away. He had been finishing dishing land and hitching colts to a wagon when the incident occurred. His body was found about a mile from the homestead with severe injuries.
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Clarence. Macken
B. M. Macken
Young Macken
Roy Shanklin
Macken
Clarence Macken
Engineer’s quick action saves Burlington train 43 derailment passengers
Engineer George Reid of Alliance active when four cars left track five miles west of Ardmore Dak on Burlington line. The wreck halted traffic twelve hours, with one hundred fifty ties broken. All passengers escaped injury as train slowed to explore speed, temperature 96.
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George Reid
Alliance
Burlington
Ardmore
Dak
Reid
Edgemont
Pioneer cow puncher stops in Alliance
J. M. Coleman, a pioneer cowboy who rode with Shiedley Cattle in the Black Hills, passed through Alliance from Channing Texas to Harlem Montana with twenty eight loads of matador cattle. He lived in Montana twenty years and Texas later, now sixty five and active though less able.
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J. M. Coleman
Alliance
Channing
Tex
Harlem
Mont
Coleman
Texas
Shiedley Cattle Company
Black Hills
Shiedley Company
Montana
Dreath
Builder Robbins Starts New House on Platte Avenue
Joseph Robbins commenced construction on a new residence on Platte Avenue after purchasing the lot on Wednesday evening. Construction began bright and early Thursday as the rapidly developing city area sees ongoing home building.
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Joseph Robbins
Platte Avenue
Alliance Council Debates Quorum Rule
The Alliance city council faced a quorum dispute delaying business as eight members elected. with two thirds needed, five to six counted as quorum depending on interpretation. Council members were away or disqualified, leaving five present and the mayor wary while bond negotiations continued with Lincoln firms awaiting action.
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Alliance Council
al- Waye
Council Hughes
Missouri
Councilman
Henry
Judge Tash
Brown
Rodgers
Colorado
Lincoln
Hille
Alliance Gang Moves Dirt Despite Missing Rains
The Alliance paying gang has had luck with the weather as rain showers have passed over for three nights, delaying nothing. They are rapidly moving dirt from Box Butte avenue while local curb and gutter workers create a neat string of progress.
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Alliance Paying
Box Butte Avenue
Curb
Alliance Nebrum: Generally fair weather to weekend
The dispatch from Alliance Nebraska notes generally fair skies tonight and Saturday with mild to moderate winds and no significant precipitation expected. The forecast indicates warmer daytime highs and cooler nights ahead.
Railroad Officials Meet in Alliance
A number of railroad officials of the C. B. and Q. were in Alliance this week for discussions on work across the division. Names include General Superintendent of Motive Power Torrey Chicago and Assistant Superintendent of Motive Power Roope Lincoln also present were William Tiehoff Omaha Ed Bignell Chicago Tom O Neil Lincoln and others from Sheridan Sterling Casper and McCook.
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Torrey
Chicago
T. Roope
Lincoln
William Tiehoff
Linea West
Omaha
Ed. Bignell
Tom O'Neil
Cone
G .B. Johnson
Sheridan
Gressenger
Davenport
Sterling, Cole
Aydelott
Melcher
Casper
H, BE. Culbertson
McCook
Doran Fined Ten Dollars for Intoxication and Costs
Chief Oscar Reed arrested Eddie Doran at the Everett Cook pool hall and released him after a $20 appearance bond. Doran faced fighting drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges with Sharlock, his hurt friend, and was fined $10 plus costs by Judge Roberts for intoxication.
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Oscar Reed
Eddie Doran
Everett Cook Pool Hall
Doran
Geren
Sharlock
Reed
Ee Board
Roberts
Mr. Doran
Trains Delayed by Washout Near Berea
Burlington west bound trains were held up for hours after a washout four miles east of Berea. Heavy rain washed out a small bridge and a long fill, halting No. 41 until 10 45 and No. 36 until 11 15. In Berea area the downpour was severe and a new gasoline station tank floated in a water filled hole.
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Burlington
Berea
Alliance
Mareland
Jim Kennedy
Shooting Near Death's Door in Geage Field Claims Latest
The first fatality from a Geage field shooting seems near as Fred Walker remains in Sheridan state hospital from wounds. Attending physicians report critical condition while alleged assailant Harry N. Sim stays jailed in Newcastle. Walker, formerly of Sheridan county and Ranchester, is supported by his wife and mother as doctors strive for his recovery. dispute over an oil lease is linked to the incident.
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Fred Walker
Walker
Sheridan
Harry N. Sim
Newcastle
Sheridan County
Ranchester
Sheridan Post
Church Receives Fresh Coat of Paint
The Christian church is undergoing a renovation with a new coat of paint. Work focuses on revitalizing exterior and interior surfaces to improve appearance and preservation.
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Christian Church
City Physician Declares Sanitation Crackdown on Morgan Case
Dr. George J Hand announced the Morgan Grocery case will go to county court either on appeal or new charge. Police Judge Roberts found Morgan not guilty, prompting Hand to resign and retract with mayoral support, vowing future prosecutions under state health code.
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George J. Hand
R. T. Morgan
Erover
Justice Court
Morgan
Dr. Hand
Sam Shelton
Sam Shelton, City Scavenger
Roberts
City Prysician
Rodgers
Morgan Grocery Company
State Board of Health
Alliance
Reduced rail fare for Elks convention to Chicago
Railroads offer a special one and one third fare for Elks and families to attend the national convention in Chicago. The round trip from Alliance costs 39.70 dollars and applies to all family members. Tickets require a lodge secretary certificate. one certificate covers a family. Charles Brittan leads the convention committee. notify him if you can go.
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Elks
Chicago
Alliance
Elka
Tckets Munot
Lodge
Charles Brittan
Local residents tidy up weekend visits and travel
Mrs. R. N. Anabel returns from Chadron after visiting parents. Mrs. N. G. Eubanks goes home to Bridgeport from Alliance shopping trip. Mrs. M. L. Hendricks spends weekend with Arm tioch relatives. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Easton return to Plainview from Alliance. W. 8. Chase of Antioch travels from Alliance after Kansas City trip. M. L. & Holsum of Lead, S. D., arrive in Alliance for Publishers' Promotion business.
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R. N. Anabel
Chadron
N. G. Eubanks
Bridgeport
Alliance
M. L. Hendricks
Armtioch
G. L. Easton
Plainview
W. 8. Chase
Antioch
Kansas City
M. L. & Holsum of
Lead
Sc. D
Publishers’ Promotion Company
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Dark Horse
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Arkansas
Illinois
Rodenberg
Iowa
Lowdon
Fletcher Dobyns
Morrow
Kentucky
Hiram Johnson
C. 8. Wheeler
California
Postal Service
Civil Service
Public Health Department
Pioneer
Metz
Vigjim
Mayor
Connell
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