Five killed as bridge collapses near Whitney after flood
A Northwestern passenger train derailed when a Cottonwood Creek bridge weakened by flood waters collapsed near Whitney, Nebraska. At least five were killed and a dozen or more injured. victims were found in the smoker and baggage cars as rescue trains carried the wounded to Chadron and Hot Springs for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
North‘western
Crawford
Cottonwood Creek
Robert Scott
Chadron
Baggageman
F. M
Gordon
Frank Bost Bosnar
Lander
Wyo
Buck
Grand Island
Stiles
Fee
Leslie
Springfield
Saison Goodall
Chaudron
N. Barker
Neb
Grant Hornaday
Hecantons
Ontario
S. Glass
Yanktown
S. D
W. L. Lesser
San Francisco
Charles Duntze
Cheyenne
F. C. White
Denver
Colo
Elmer B. Smith
Portland
Ore
E. A. Niday
Evanston
Gilchrist
Gas & Electric
E. Saracete
Omaha
A. M. Gustafson
Ainsworth
C. A. Bandholts
H. M. Plummer
Joe E. Reese
T. J. Horan
Brakeman
B. R. Lyons
R. S. Weiso
Harrison
Uniti
Mayer
Facute Smythe
Rapid City
C. C. Gorsey
Crawford Earl Hanson
Tomahawak
K. Wis
Ruth L. Beckler
J. W. Finnegan
South Beech Street
Casper
J. H. Leslie
Alliance
Hemingford
Chadron and
Northwestern
Henitals
Hot Springs
Weather Forecast for Alliance and Vicinity
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with continued warmth tonight and Saturday. No precipitation expected and temperatures remain high across Alliance and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance and Vicinity
Train wreck details reveal extensive car collapses and heroism
The account describes a deadly rail accident where a steel chair car fell forty feet into the stream, trapping passengers while others escaped through windows. A Pullman sleeper with ten passengers remained near the bank, and a private car carrying Northwestern officials stayed attached, potentially preventing further deaths. Names include Jim Finnegan of Chadron, M. E. Pangle, D. Roundsville, W. F. Brink, Wymer Dressler, and others from Casper, Rawlins, Omaha, and Chadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Walker
Marie
Evelyn
Elizabeth
Casper
Wyo
Carolyn B. Rhodes
Fort Washakie
J. J. Consigny
James
Edith Lumsden
Rawlins
W. C. Ray
Porter
Jim O'Neill
W. T. Greenway
South Twenty Fifth Street
Omaha
Northwestern
Both Sides Win in Atlas Refining vs Vaughn Trial
The district court verdicts split the case between Atlas Refining and Joseph H. Vaughn and Joseph C. Vaughan. Atlas awarded 13,831.68 while the Vaughns received 22,327.64 leaving the Vaughns with a 9,105.53 balance. The dispute arose over oil distributing stations in Alliance and Antioch and an alleged rescinded sale with 14,600 paid for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Refining Corporation
Joseph H. Vaughn
Joseph C. Vaughan
Vaughns
The
Oil Corporation
Alliance
Antioch
Lincoln Star
California Salesman Sets Bible Text for Address
Paul Findlay of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange will speak next Tuesday at 6 15 pm in Fern Garden of the Alliance Hotel on retail merchandising using a Proverb quotation There is that scattereth and yet increaseth The audience includes Dixie McManis Reimar Harris Verna Josephine Ison Helen Young Janice Adams Teresa Looney and Edna Ma Miller with Mrs Elmer McManish chaperoning Lunch will be served at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Paul Findlay
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Findlay
Solomon
Fern Garden of the Alliance Hotel
Dixie McManis
Bagi Mary
Country Ofose
Reimar Harris
Verna
Josephine Ison
Helen Young
Janice Adams
Teresa Looney
Edna Ma Miller
Elmer McManish
Reed-Tyrington couple attends race meet
Mr and Mrs Charles Reed of Tyr rington Wyoming met for the race meet Friday. She formerly was Miss Grace Teton and served as manager of the suit department at Bogues store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
Tyrrington
Wyo
Grace Teton
Bogues Store
Chautauqua in Alliance Plans Big July Event
Alliance prepares for a six day chautauqua from July 6 to 11 with a strong Standard program of lectures and musical entertainment. Edwin M. Burr will head committees for tickets grounds decoration and publicity with prizes from local merchants to boost sales. Last year profits topped expenses and organizers aim for a new attendance high aided by Campfire Girls and Boy Scouts in a ticket selling campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Chautauqua
Epworth
Chautauqua
Edwin M. Burr
Boy Scouts
E Committee
Nebraska Headlight Law Confusion Clarified for Car Owners
Nebraska motorists learn that only new or sold vehicles must use state approved lenses. existing cars may keep current lenses for now, while tourists are exempt for up to thirty days. law lists approved lens makers including Macbeth Liberty Osgood Raydex Shaler Renee Patterson Violet Ray National.
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Partido
State Department
Nebraska
Lews
Macbeth
Liberty
Osgood
Raydex
Shaler
Renee
Patterson
Violet Ray
Naonal
Former Alliance Man Boosted for Legion Commander
The Nebraska City post of the American Legion will push Earl Cline of Nebraska City for national commander. Cline once lived in Alliance and has many friends there. The local legion and Nebraska delegation are expected to endorse him strongly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Legion
Nebraska City
American Legion
Earl Cline
Cline
Nebraska
Crowds Flock to Last Day of Alliance Race Meet
The Alliance race meet wraps with strong attendance despite rain delays. Peter Native wins the 2:17 pace. Idolf Mix takes the 2:15 trot. Lucy Foster wins the 2:25 pace. All Win Patch dominates the 2:24 trot. A large evening crowd enjoys fireworks and demonstrations, with many spectators paying no admission.
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E Alliance
Peter Native
Jack Lewis
Sam J
Idolf Mé
Empire
Lucy Foster
Shreve
Litton Jr
Clay Haley
Blue Jay
Patch
Nelson Updike
Crispie
Irwin
Rifle
Anwee
Woodie Montgomery
Rogram
Armado
Empire Bond
R. Campbell
Idolf Mix
Clyde Larimore
Bonnie Tolus
L. O. Johnson
Sam J. R
Campbell
Harry R
John Larimore
White Foot
F. Shreve
Dash
Sid Dyke
F. Irwin
Dwight Zediker
Lucky Joe
J. L. Cardwell
Red Wing
Black Prince
Joe Herron
Clyde Currie
C. B. Irwin
Orchard King
FP. Irwin
Nels Updike
Sedan
Phrone Ward
F. #rwin
Hickory Dale
Tod Gresh
Resolutions Adopted by Stockmen's Meeting in Alliance
The Nebraska Stock Growers association met in Alliance on June 13 and 14 1921 adopting memorials for Joseph A Saults demanding condolences and records. They urge prompt Interstate Commerce Commission action on freight rate cases and call for relief of unbalanced live stock taxation and extended credit for livestock loans due to financial crises.
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Nebraska
Joseph A. Saults
Divine Providence
Nebraska Stock Growers’ Association
Alliance
Liaukportalion
American National Live Stock Association
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Commerce Commission
Nebraska Railroad Commission
Uni
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Who Was Running Mate Of Hughes In 1916 A Town Quiz
A Lola Kansas Register item notes a man asking locals who was Charles Evans Hughes 1916 running mate. The piece recalls a massive nationwide campaign spending over a million dollars and widespread recognition, then contrasts current ignorance with past publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Charles Evans Hughes
America
Ates
I—Lola
Kansas
Five-Horse Races Highlight Tempes Meet
Belle Donna with Jack Lewin leads a field including Ruby H and Crispie in a mile dash. Time records posted show 1.03 for three-fourths mile, 1:21 for one mile, and 1:48 for the final split as several winners are named by owners and jockeys.
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Belle Donna
Ch. m
Jack Lewin
Alliance
Ruby H
B. Ri
Mat Aldrich
Sheridan
Wye
I Boy
Hea Fo
Clay Haley
Tempes
Cole
Sauer to Meet Stecher at Roof Garden in Big Alliance Card
Pete Sauer will face Joe Stecher at the Roof Garden tonight in Alliance. Sauer defeated Anton Wroblovski in straight falls yesterday, while Fred Mortensen beat Ray Zimmer in two falls, delivering a strong showcase for the race meet crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Sauer
Stecher
Roof Garden
Alliance
Anton Wroblowski Weed
Joe Stecher Dodge
Fred Mortensen
Wrobloveki
Saver
Wrobluvski
Tune
Wroblovski
Sauer
Sauerbug
Roblovskk
Thei Nee Mewes
Weem
Booze Violations Sparse At Race Meet In County Court
The race meet saw few booze violations with some visiting stockmen showing thirst. Jack Cravens of Antioch Neb pleaded guilty to intoxication and illegal transporting liquor after a bottle was found in his car. Bond set at 200 dollars. J A Kelly of Alliance posted 60 dollars and then forfeited it for failing to appear, yielding a 50 dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cravens
Antioch
Neb
Lee Roads
J. A. Kelly
Alliance
Smith Pool Hall
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Vaughn
R. C. Strong
W. M. Bevington
Woman's Club
L. C. Thomas
T. A. Cross
Earl Jones
R. M. Hampton
Idelf Mix
G. G
Clyde Lavioe
Br. G
Gering
Col
Chi
C. G
Blk. H
Clay
Ch. G
M. T
J. Porth Platte
Er. G
Emily
Sholes
Holyoke
B. G
L. C. Johnson
North Platte
Stockmen’s Meeting
Crispie, Ch. m
F. Trwin
Sir Dyke
Assessor
Real Montgomery
Lady In Black
Blk
Mortensen
Zimmer
Ray Zimmer
Zim
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