Berlin in turmoil as Spartacans clash with government forces
Report from Berlin describes fierce street fighting between Reds and government troops. Spartacans press for police HQ control while Noske may become dictator if the government collapses. Robberies, food shop looting, and fears of renewed Allied occupation are noted amid calls for socialization of coal mines and other industries.
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Alliance
International
Berlin
Reds
Red Guard
Rens
Spartacans
Gustav Noske
Ebert
Germany
London
Reuters
Federal Council
East Prussia
Moscow
Russia
Alliance T. P. A. Makes Record
The Alliance post of the American Federation of T. P. A. reports strong results with 136 new members accepted in February and 150 in March for national president's week. Secretary Roy C. Strong confirms five new applications by Sunday and more coming in to exceed quota. John W. Thomas of Alliance attends the Omaha meeting representing the post.
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Alliance
Roy C. Strong
Chas. L. Hopper
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Alliance Post
John W. Thomas
Lincoln
Lieut Earl Spencer Returns Home From France
Lieut Earl B Spencer son of W B Spencer of Alliance visits his father after discharge from US service. He spent a year in France with the 1st Aerial squad and was wounded when his machine was struck forty two times by bullets. He received special recognition for bravery and would enlist again if needed. He plans to resume studies at Ames College in engineering after a brief Alliance visit. Miss T Z Woods takes a position as stenographer and clerk at Thomasz Bald Investment Co.
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Earl B. Spencer
W. B. Spencer
Alliance
Uncle Sam
France
Spencer
Ames College
William Berg Potash Company Reorganizes Under New Leadership
Stockholders have restructured control of the William Berg potash company. Arthur Bowering leads a new board in Cherry county with Kreiss as manager. The old name will be dropped for a new title aligned with potash production and plans include new capital, debt liquidation, and restoring financial health.
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William Berg Company
Nebraska
Arthur Bowering
Cherry County
Merriman
Milter
Davin
Ours EL
Wouat
Smaba
Fred Hunter
H. A. Soonorae
A. Unifield
A. O. Kreiss
William Berg
Omaha
Potash Company
Omaha Daily Bee
Farewell smoker honors Mr. Fisher at city hall
A large crowd gathered at City Hall on Tuesday for a farewell smoker to honor Mr. Fisher. Toasts from Lloyd Thomas and speakers including John Guthrie Charles Hill J M Miller George Smith B J Sallows A D Rodgers John Rhein Chas Schafer Glen Miller F A Bald W C Mounts E B Smith Wayne Zediker and Mr. Fisher praised his record and urged continuation of good roads work with plans for the coming year. Mr. Fisher urged support for his successor and expressed hopes to return to Alliance often.
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Fisher
Lloyd Thomas
John W. Guthrie
Chas. L. Hill
J. M
Lee Wheeler Suffers Head Injury at School Playground
Lee Wheeler, son of Mr and Mrs A B Wheeler of West Third Street Was rendered unconscious Tuesday afternoon after a fall at the school playground He was pushed during a post recess dash and struck the back of his head He regained consciousness after about an hour and is reported to be getting along well.
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Lee
A. B. Wheeler
West Third Street
Burlington Conductor Fined on Booze Charge
Thos. F. Maher was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge Ira E. Tash after confessing to aiding transport of liquor into a dry area. The case echoes a prior incident involving Brindell, an express messenger. Maher will face federal charges and a U S court trial.
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Thos. F. Maher
Ira E. Tash
Brindell
Maher
U. S
New Income Tax Rules and Firearm License Debates
The Internal Revenue Bureau outlines a 1918 income tax for earners over 1 000 annually single and 2 000 married with March 15 deadlines and penalties. It details exemptions, rates up to 12 percent and a surtax, with payment options and four installments. Nebraska Senate File 208 would criminalize firearm possession without a license, drawing protests and concerns over self defense.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Collector of
Internal Revenue
New York State
Senate
Nebraska
Dunning Man Purchases Hupmobile Roadster
A Dunning resident Mr. A. Hichenbottom bought a roadster Hupmobile from the local Chandler Hupmobile Agency this week. He stated the roadster met his needs and stood out among many he considered. The purchase highlights the dealership's popular model selection.
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A. Hichenbottom
Dunning
Chandler- Hupmobile
Hichenbottom
British Government to Release Irish Prisoners
Former Chancellor Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that the British government will release all Irish political prisoners. To curb demonstrations, prisoners will be sent back to Ireland in small groups. In York City, President Wilson delayed meeting the Irish delegation seeking self determination. The brief conference with Judge Cohalan featured remarks aligning with Irish aspirations but noted timing concerns.
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International
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Ireland
York City
Wilson
Metropolitan Opera House
Cohalan
Bernstorff
Goff
Wilson Leaves New York for France on Peace Mission
President Woodrow Wilson sailed from Hoboken aboard the George Washington at 8 18 PM with Mrs Wilson and a large party to begin his second journey to France. In Paris the preliminary peace treaty will be the first item on the conference agenda as Germany and its allies prepare for final negotiations.
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New York City
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
France
Wilson
Hoboken
George Washington
Paris
Germany
Police Court Fines Top One Thousand Dollars in February
The Alliance police court collected 1032 dollars from offenders in February. Fines included liquor law violations, boosting the month’s total. Funds go to school coffers as Elks membership drive nears 100 applications and plans for major social events continue.
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Alliance
Tribunal of Justice
Terrific tornado sweeps southern Alabama and Georgia
Daylight reveals extensive destruction as a tornado path through southeastern Alabama into Georgia leaves damaged homes churches and stores with losses estimated at no less than one million dollars. Telegraph and telephone wires were destroyed hindering casualty reports and authorities fear scores of victims including numerous African Americans.
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International News Service
Montgomery
Alabama
Georgia
Senators ask War Board to bar foreign potash imports
C A Newberry of Alliance who backed the potash industry in Washington received a telegram from Chas H Craft stating that 37 senators including all mines committee members urged the War Trade Board to exclude all foreign potash until a special congress session passes the Lane potash bill.
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C. A. Newberry
Alliance
Washington
Chas. H. Craft
Nebraska
Senate Mines Committee
War Trade Board
Congress
Hitchcock and Henderson
Henderson
Wilson
Europe
Tank Causes Roof Collapse at Boiler Shop
A tank from a large engine fell into the boiler shop causing a roof collapse. Lamb was pinned under bricks and timbers with a broken knee and dislocated ankle. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in critical but stabilizing condition. Several workers escaped. Mrs. Lamb rushed from Ashby to be with him. Omaha Bureau notes Nebraskans contributed 63,452 men to World War I.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Lamb
Ashby
al- Hance
Mr. Lamb
T. A. Sanders
Sam Alspaugh
N. G. Sike
Sam Condonis
James Makria
Burton Rowland
Busters
Nebraska Press Association Estate Tour This Summer
The Nebraska Press Association will conduct an estate tour starting in Omaha this summer. The trip proceeds to Gerling and returns with several stops along the route.
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Nebraska Press Association
Omaha
Gerling
Sturgeon Brothers Move to New Quarters Across City Hall
After months in a cramped room Sturgeon Brothers now operate from a new location opposite city hall, replacing Cour sey and Miller. They sell Buick cars and Avery tractors, which they credit for steady business and growth. Mr Bliss Sturgeon predicts a big year for autos and tractors as farmers increasingly adopt tractor use.
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Sturgeon Brothers
Coursey & Miller
Buick
Avery
Bliss Sturgeon
Railroad Men Enter Auxiliary Lodge In Alliance
Thirty members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen signed for a charter of a new ladies auxiliary in Alliance lodge No 624. A banquet at Silver Grill followed with a full menu and entertainment by the Alliance string quintette and local performers.
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Alliance Lodge No
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Silver Grill
Henry Bryant
Jim Dailey
Hemingeford
Alliance String Quintette
Debra
Daly
Police raid nets several gamblers on Missouri Avenue
Last Saturday night police raided the home of Mrs. Jackson on Missouri Avenue and arrested several men playing a game of craps. Each person received a $10 penalty and costs for the pleasure of being caught in the pastime.
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Jackson
Missouri Avenue
Alliance Couple Wed in City Ceremony
Rev Stephen J Hpler performed the ceremony uniting Mr George Phenning and Miss Verta Ogden in marriage at the parsonage this evening. The groom recently returned from overseas service and works at Alliance Shoe Store. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ogden.
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Alliance Young
Stephen J. Hpler
George Phenning
Verta Ogden
Allance
Ogden liv
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Earl Spencer
West Front
T. Z. Woods
Thomasz-Bald Investment Comp F
WM. Berg Company
Old Dredger Merriman Potash Co
Smoker
W. D. Fisher
Burlington
Hup
Wina
President Wilson
Salle
Offleas
Elks
Bama
WAR Board
Bob Lamb
Alliance Community Club
Jillette
Wyoming
EB. H. Crowder
Omaha Bureau of Publicity
Urgeon Ee
Merly
Lee Miller
I Con Road
Alliance Division
Ask
Lauries’ Society
Roberts
Woodland
F. W. Hicks
Ralph Beal
George Madsen
H. C. Sternberg
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