House Divides Over Sifting Committee in Lincoln Speeches
In Lincoln the House debates committee structure as insurgents press for broader representation. The sitting committee will control the general file starting March 14, with Dems seeking fifteen members and district based selections. Republicans also form a separate caucus and nominate six members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
House of Representatives
House
Committee On Committees
Taylor
Thomas
Osterman
Represntativ Hall
Reifenprath
Todd
Craddock
Hopkins
Regan
Musenburg
Jackson
Jacobson
Fries
Reifenrath
Peterson
Miller
Nesbit
Axtell
Stuhr
Bates
Raid at Barber Shop Leads to Gambling Arrests
Alliance police and Sheriff Cox raided the barber shop of Chas Nation on Box Butte avenue at 2:20 AM and seized gambling paraphernalia. Nation Harry Brown and L Sparks were arrested. a $47.50 cash stake and whiskey bottles were taken. County Attorney Basye preparing information. potential charges include gambling and keeping a gambling place. Also, five high school boys faced county court after admitting craps play on library steps. Judge Tash warned them and released them with a lecture and monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Police
Cox
Chas. Nation
Box Butte Avenue
Nation
Harry Brown
L. Sparks
Kibble Real Estate
Kibble
Basye
Tash
Chas
Jeffers
County Court
Dedicating Mason Temple in Alliance March 30
The official dedication of the new Masonic Temple in Alliance is planned for Friday March 30. Grand Master Andrew H. Viele of Norfolk and Grand Custodian Robert E. French of Kearney will oversee the services with Western Nebraska lodges invited and committees formed for general arrangements invitations decorations and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Andrew H. Viele
Norfolk
Robert E. French
Kearney
Nebraska
One Announcer Withdraws From Ward Race
A. G. Isaacson withdraws from the Third ward councilman race making George Davis the sole candidate for that seat. Isaacson will move from the ward after selling his home and building elsewhere. A. P. Coursey will face competition in the Second ward as George Hill also enters the race. Coursey currently holds the Second ward councilman seat by appointment to fill F. J. Waa’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Isaacson
George Davis
Isaacson
To. A. P
No Paving For A While Yet In Alliance
A Friday night meeting of Alliance property holders, called by the Alliance Commercial Club, showed near unanimous paving support but a preference to settle municipal steam heating first. The club outlined paving plans, explained financing via a future bond election, and discussed whether the heating project is part of the city light and water plant or a separate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Alliance Commercial Club
City Hall
Box Butte Avenue
Commercial Club
R. M. Hampton
C. A. Newberry
W. D. Rumer
A. D. Rodgers
Light Department
Bushnell
Knights of Columbus Convention Heads to Alliance Nebraska
Knights of Columbus events come to Alliance May 8 and 9 with Archbishop Harry, Bishops Tihen and Duffy and 25 to 40 priests invited. State council delegates and officers travel for two days of lectures, services at Holy Rosary, a Pine Ridge luncheon, and a big banquet hosted by the Alliance Commercial Club. Delegates from Nebraska to a national convention will be chosen. the westward move marks a historic advance for the gathering.
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Alliance
Knights of Columbus
State Council
Nebraska
Harry
Omaha
Tihen
Lincoln
Duffy
Kearney
Imperial Theatre
Holy Rosary
Pine Ridge
Alliance Commercial Club
Fleet
O'Neil
Commercial Club Banquet Planned for April 5 at Phelan
The Commercial Club banquet and election of officers will occur two weeks from tonight on Thursday April 5 at the Phelan opera house. H G Taylor of the Nebraska Railway Commission will speak, with other speakers to be announced. The event will be a lunch and smoker rather than a traditional banquet. Three board members, George D. Darling L H Highland and Percy Cogewell, expire this year.
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Phelan Opera House
H. G. Taylor
Nebraska Railway Commission
George D. Darling
L. H. Highland
Percy Cogewell
Railway disruptions and staff moves in regional lines
Tuesday personnel shifts see division superintendent Mr. Weidenhamer and time keeper C. H. Hughes away for a meeting on law changes in Omaha. Trainmaster Gurley heads to Casper to load household goods for Alliance, while others travel for assignments and vacations. A derailment near Birdwell halted the main line for hours, delaying No. 41 and No. 42 arrivals. Mrs. P. J. Kopecky visits Lincoln then Sheridan before joining her husband in Wyoming.
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Mr. Weidenhamer
C. H. Hughes
Onaha
Gurley
Casper
Alliance
Mra. P. J. Kopecky
Two Women Probed as Prostitution Allegations Roil Town
Eula Workoff alias Blackmun and Maude Onley, two women from Cheyenne, are at the center of prostitution allegations. Eula is jailed after an information filing by the county attorney, with Maude threatening to stay and “clean the town” of pimps. Eula’s mother visited, while Maude claims a double cross and plans to leave only if Eula goes. County officials warn they may pursue action unless the pair depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Workoff
Blackmun
Maude Onley
Cheyenne
Maude
Eula
Ned
Bula
Basye
Former Alliance Woman Dies in Colorado Home
Mrs. Charles Widman, a former Alliance resident and sister of Mrs. W. Bt. Harper, died Saturday morning at her Monta Vista Colorado home at age 25. She had been ill since childbirth four weeks ago. the infant did not survive. The widman family had moved to Colorado about a year earlier seeking health. Funeral services were held Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Harper of Alliance attending. burial was in Monta Vista Cemetery.
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Charles Widman
W. Bt. Harper
Alliance
Monta Vista
Colo
Mia. Widman
Colorado
Harper
W. R. Harper
Commercial Club Men Coming in May
The Nebraska State Association of Commercial Clubs will hold its annual convention in Alliance on May 24 and 25. The event is expected to bring many representatives from commercial associations across the state to Alliance. Citizens anticipate showing off Alliance to visitors and promoting local hospitality and growth.
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State Association of Commercial Clubs
Nebraska State Association of Commercial Clubs
Alliance
Alliance Commercial Club
Nebraska
Beckwell Big Sale Planned Near Alliance
Owing to ill health E A Beckwell leases his farm 13 miles east of Alliance near Hoffland and Antioch. He schedules a big sale for Wednesday March 28 with Col Coursey selling 108 head of livestock including 31 cattle and 27 horses. Farm machinery and household goods to be offered post lunch at 11 o'clock. a large crowd is expected.
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A. Beckweil
Alliance
Hoffland
Antioch
Col. Coursey
the Herald
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association Organized at Alliance
A committee of potato growers and college representatives met in Alliance on Wednesday and organized the Nebraska Potato Improvement Association to promote cooperation across production distribution transportation and utilization. Officers include Link Davis president J Pedrett vice president RA Howard secretary treasurer and several directors. A banquet at the Alliance Cafe followed with praise for the Commercial Club and an invitation to hold the next annual meeting in Alliance.
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University Farm
Alliance
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association
Nebraska
oMeers
Link Davis
Gordon
J. Pedrett
Kimball
RA. H. Howard
Lincoln
A. E. Bayeart
Hemingford
C. C. Pariah
Minatare
Alois Schaffer
Newgzel
Alliance Cafe
Alliance Commercial Club
Seidell
Nebraska Potato Growers
Box Butte Farm Bureau
EB. M. Wilcox
Commercial Club
Jeffers Made Negro Take The Count
Sam Bell, a colored man formerly employed at the Alliance hotel, pleaded guilty in police court after a confrontation with the chief. He was fined 50 dollars and costs for the assault and disorderly conduct on Tuesday following a disturbance over meals and pay.
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Sam Bell
Alliance Hotel
Alliance
Sam
Mr. Miller
Rumer
Bell
Mother of Alliance Woman Dies Here
Mrs. Earl Bryan of Sundance Wyoming died Saturday morning after gallstone removal surgery. She was mother to Mrs. Gus Peterson of Alliance and Mrs. Peterpan, with three other children: Mrs. Robinson Burwell Dean Bryan and Lawrence Bryan of Sundance. She was forty, came to Alliance for health, and the remains were shipped.
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Earl Bryan
Sundance
Wyo
Gus Peterson
Peterpan
Robinson
Burwell
Dean Bryan
Lincoln
Lawrence Bryan
Alliance
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Bex
Sion
Mem
Bers
Masonic Temple
Ira E. Tash
Rh. E. Knight
George E. Davis
L. 8. Campbell
Jas
H. H. Hewett
B. J. Sullows
H. B. Judd
E. G. Laing
Lincoln Lowry
William Davidson
F. M. Knoleht
Robert Graham
CC. H. Tully
Jerry Rowan
L. H. Mosher
Lioyd Johnson
A. S. Mote
F. J. Peterson
Helene Ponath
W It. Metz
A. J. Welch
Weather Report
Consid
Alli
Grand Knights
Chaplin
H. A. Stephenson
Ellsworth
W. F. Grogs
Allinee
Prettynan
Myannis
Ft’ Reynolds
EE Zoey
W. R. Cunningham
Witham
Here
Birdwell
Mable
W. BR. Harper
Beckwell
Nebraska Potato Improvers
Associa
Tion
Negro
Porter
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