Union Temperance Rally at Baptist Church
A large attendance at a union temperance meeting by the Alliance Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Baptist church focused on Nebraska constitutional amendment proposals. The program ran long for a hot summer evening. crowd patience wore thin as choir led singing and multiple speakers shared brief talks and readings.
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The
Baptist Church
Alliance Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Nebraska
Herald
Churetes
A. A. Layton
J. W. Reed
H. J. Young
Christian Church
Poisoned Army Horses Threaten Cavalry Supply
Fourtienth of Montana selected fine horses destined for the Mexican border died from suspected poisoning at Edgemont stockyards on Thursday. The carload, nearly all of which sickened, was intended for army cavalry use. Speculation points to local poisoners who knew the horses’ destination or sympathizers misreading the shipment. The remaining horses were moved to Alliance for treatment.
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Montana
Vie Grand Island
Nebraska
Edgemont
Europe
Far East
Alliance
New Road Pleases Alliance Travelers Near Angora
Alliance travelers praise a newly built road near Angora easing auto trips and saving time. Credit goes to Mr. Chambers Gentry and Angora citizens for pushing the project. S. W. Thompson urges county officials to use road funds to improve Morrill county’s northern roads.
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Alliance
Angora
Chambers
Gentry
S. W. Thompson
Commercial Club
Morrill County
Death of Miss Anna Trumble in Lincoln
Miss Anna Trumble, eighteen, granddaughter of Wm. Rust Sr., died Saturday at her parents home in Lincoln after a period of illness. Friends in Alliance had known her from a visit here about a year ago. Funeral services were held Monday with the Rust family traveling to Lincoln on Sunday to attend.
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Anna Trumble
Wm. Rust
Lincoln
Henry
Gay
Myrtle Hust
Rust
Miss Trumble
Alliance
Alliance Grand Chapter Convention Success Report
The P EB Society met at Mr Tullys home for committee reports and unfinished business. The recent State Grand Chapter Convention was a success, with Alliance praised for hosting and cooperation from citizens and members alike. Signed Chapter A H Alliance.
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P. EB
Tully
Chapter A. H. Alliance
Eight Hour Movement Talks Between Railroads and Workers
The letter from H F E Byram outlines progress in eight hour day negotiations between a conference of managers and railway employee representatives. It details proposed articles on hours, overtime, pay, and continuous duty, and reports the railroad reply emphasizing existing rates and rules.
Moving Day engine crew and railways clash over pay rules
The National Conference Committee of the Railways and the Managers' Committee in New York exchange proposals on compensation for engine train and yard workers. They reject radical changes, warn of a $100 million annual cost, and propose settlement by Interstate Commerce Commission or federal arbitration to avoid disruption of rail service. Signed by H. Be. Byram.
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Pune
Asia
National Conference Committee of
United States
New York City
National Conference Committee
National Conference Committee of the Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
Newlands
Siened
H. BE. Byram
Prohibition on the Move Across States and Nebraska
Public sentiment shifts toward dry laws as sixteen states join the prohibition column in ten years. Nebraska faces a constitutional amendment vote November 7 with a 70 000 signature petition backing it. Brewers groups prefer high sounding names while dry towns show higher high school enrollment and attendance, suggesting benefits of prohibition amid a looming referendum. The piece notes costs of liquor and social harms, urging strong turnout and warning of defeat through complacency and clever opposition.
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Maine
Kansas
North Dakota
Georgia
Oklahoma
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
Alabama
Arkansas
Iowa
Idaho
South Carolina
South Dakota
California
Nebraska
Montana
Michigan
Alaska
Iinteresta
Brewers
Nebraska Prosperity League
Charity Club
Home Raie League
Grape Grower Association
Business Men's League
Tar Payers’ Union
Alfalfa Growers’ Association
Brewers’ Prosperity League
Douglas, Hall, and
Lancaster Coun USA
State Department of Education
Salogne Ail
Police Court Moved Due to Damp Basement Condition
The police court is moved to the building’s upper floor from the basement because dampness affected health of the police magistrate and staff. The former council chamber becomes the new police court room and the ladies ward of the city jail on the same floor has been remodeled.
Saloon crackdown targets liquor for barred drinkers
After Boore Distributors The Alliance seeks to stop parties who procure liquor for habitual drinkers barred from saloons. Saloons are urged to cooperate with officials as Nebraska law forbids selling to someone named by a relative or guardian as prohibited.
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Boore
Alliance Polite
Nebraska
Eight-Hour Day for Train Service Advocated by Journal
An article from the Locomotive Engineers Journal argues for an eight-hour workday for railway workers. It cites health, safety, public protection, and national strength as reasons, noting irregular hours, weather exposure, and duty cycles as factors. The piece also references wage and status implications for operators and signaling staff.
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Locomotive Engineers Journal
Hy Brotherhoods Publicity Bureau
Locomotive Engineers’ Journal
New Scale Installed in Alliance Yards
A new car scale is being installed by the obrlington in Alliance yards south of the depot and north of the shops. The scale will handle up to 260 008 pounds replacing the old scales at the west end near Ikeaver Crossing Tanker in Alhamme L. Gake, a Beaver Crossing banker, visited the county last week and traveled with W. M. lodence who accompanied him in Alliance on Thursday.
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Seventh and
Laramie
A. Dow
Alliance
Obrlington
Ikeaver Crossing
Alhamme
L. G. Gake
Beaver Crossing
Nebraska
Butte
Hemingford
Mr. Gake
W. M. Lodence
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Ladies of W. 0
Geo. Gaddis
Bignell
Captain Hobson
Fernand
Gienn
J. B. Curns
Prinyer
Cave Alry
BK. H W. Byram
Burlington
H. FE. Byram
New York
National Conference
Sarery Einer
Prohibition
Sadie D. Spence
Franklin
P.O
City Hall
Burlington Railroad
Usu
Germany
Olands
Bogtard
Ireland
Matt
Jeff
Dehorn
Alliance Herald
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