Japan In World War I Context Sparks Diplomatic Row
Washington reports indicate renewed fighting at Tien Tsin between American troops and Japanese. American soldiers defended themselves after Japanese police attacked them, prompting official investigations while Washington withholds unofficial details. Representative Fuller quoted from French Ambassador Delanney saying Japan hesitated to switch sides without America's entry and Austria collapse. The remark stirs official circles and awaits Japanese response.
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International News Service
Washington
Tien Tain
China
Tien Tsin
Miller Undertaking Parlor Opens for Business
The Miller Undertaking Parlor opens a new branch after seven months of preparation. A motor hearse and well appointed parlors showcase modern equipment. Harry E. Wells leads the department as chief undertaker and funeral director with strong recommendations.
Not Bonds Notes Thos C Byrne Shifts Campaign Language
Thomas C Byrne Nebraska state chairman for the Victory Loan orders workers to stop using the word bonds and refer to government obligations as notes. The notes are to be repaid in five years or less.
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Thos. C. Byrne
Nebraska
Nebraska Women May Vote In City Elections
Nebraska attorney general rules that women may vote in spring elections under the 1917 Partial Woman Suffrage Act. Women may vote for U S presidents county officers city offices and school measures including bond issues. Voters must meet residency rules and use special ballots. vote is a private act.
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Nebraska
The
United States
Justice of the Peace and Police Pudge
Precinet
Soldiers Learn the German Language in Coblenz Letter
Harold Thomas now with the Third Army in Coblenz Germany writes brothers about soldiers studying German and other languages. He recalls life in Germany, crossing the Rhine by bridge of boats, learning Hinglish and French, and jokes about the new Tan Browne belt and language mishaps.
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Coblenz
Germany
Thomas Boys
Harold
Thomas
Third Army of Occupation
3Rd Army American Expeditionary Forces Office
Brothers
Dad
America
Sam Browne
Tqn
Beaucoup
Paul
States
England
Rhine
Boata
Nieder-Lahnstein
le Havre
Lahv
Southampton
France
World faces clash of anarchy and order over peace delay
Paris reports urge prompt peace treaty before a month to avoid worldwide upheaval. Berlin notes a planned Spartacist revival involving German Russian Bolsheviks and Austrians, with martial law in effect and Vienna cities targeted as the movement spreads.
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Berlin
International News Service
Paris
Vienna
Williams Writes From France Johnny Willianme Serves in AE F
Johnny Williams now in Mauvages France with the AE F’s 32nd Division writes to The Herald via Stars and Stripes note. He asks Lloyd to pass greetings to the boys and mentions sending home news, unsure when they will return. He signs as Johnny Willigins Battery B 119 FA APO 734 AEF. Next week Rev. Epler travels to Lincoln for the state.
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Williams
France
Johnny Willianme
Alliance
AE F
Johnny
Herald
Friend Lloyd
Mauvages
Stars and Stripes
Penrose Romig
Johnny Willigins
Fashion Shop opens with largest crowd yet
A huge audience attended the Fashion Shop opening last Saturday, the largest in its three year history. The store was attractively decorated and displayed a wide range of ladies apparel. Owner Isaacaon expressed pride in the reception and ongoing efforts to grow the business.
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Isaacaon
Settlement attempt in Jesse Selby case highlighted
A settlement effort is underway this afternoon in the Jesse Selby case. Selby, a well known colored man, is charged with selling mortgaged property including a team and furniture with $125 owed to a furniture dealer and $56 to a local bank. He returned from Orleans Nebraska to Alliance with his wife under deputy Cy Laing’s watch, claiming ignorance of wrongdoing.
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Jesse Selby
Selby
Focal
Orleans
Nebraska
Alliance
Eagle Eye
Cy Laing
Chicago
Third Ward Candidate Malone Seeks City Council Seat
Malone, a former light plant employee, is the Third Ward hopeful for the council. His petitions gained broad support with 96 residents backing his candidacy. He pledges progressive aims and prudent use of city funds if elected.
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Malone
Demonstrations of the Palmer Method at Emerson School
Emerson school hosts a Palmer method penmanship demonstration directed by Miss Elsie Johnson as teachers and students showcase handwriting samples. Johnson departs Alliance next week with all Emerson teachers earning certificates and a Central school exhibition planned for Friday amid a visitor attendance contest.
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Emerson School
Elsie Johnson
Miss Johnson
Alliance
Central School
Emerson
Palmer
Everson School
Josephine Ganson
Esther Terry
Glen Soper
Orez Jennings
Francis Nolan
Elizabeth Hledik
Cora Beals
May Engle
Gertrude McHugh
Betzold Enters Alliance Mayoral Race
Fred J. Betzold announces his candidacy for mayor of Alliance. A pioneer contractor with multiple ventures here he circulated petitions and promotes city management focused on delivering value for dollars and dedicating his time to public service if elected.
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Fred J. Betzold
Alliance
Mr. Betzold
Denver man Louis N Frankle visits Alliance
Louis N. Frankle of Denver, a brother of Marcus Frankle, spent several days in Alliance visiting relatives and sightseeing in the region.
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Louis N. Frankle
Denver
Marcus Frankle
Allance
Citizens Seek An Extension Of Water Service
At Tuesday's city council meeting a petition signed by seventy four property holders urged extending water mains on Platte Street from Sixth to Tenth while a plan to create a water district was discussed. The council also heard bills, approved most, and contracted Wiggin Babcock Co. to audit city books with work to start immediately.
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Platte Street
Sixth Street
Tenth Street
Emerson Street
Leonard Pilkinton
Cal Cox
Wiggin
Babcock Co
Jury Finds Dectiy Landry Guilty of Manslaughter
After a twenty hour deliberation the jury convicts Dectiy Landry in the killing of Miss Sylvia Kelly of Morrill Nebraska on December 11. The judge will pass sentence at term end and the defendant’s friends may appeal.
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Dectiy Landry
Sylvia Kelly
Morrill
Henry
Nebraska
1Bart
Enlistments Open for New Regular Army
Army calls for new regulars with three year terms for new recruits and one or three year terms for those with prior service. Pay ranges from 30 to 81 dollars monthly plus rations and medical care. Applicants age 18 to 40 (up to 55 for Staff Corps) must pass medicals and english literacy tests. dependents not allowed. apply at the designated Recruiting Station.
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Regular Army
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Tank Corps
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