Soldiers Council Pledges Full Support to Bolshevists
The Soldiers-Workmen Council in Berlin telegraphed to Bolshevik leaders in Budapest, promising the support of the German proletariat and victory for socialism in all countries. Paris faces alarms over Hungary, Poland, and Romania as Bolshevik aims threaten Vienna and allied routes. In North Russia, Bolsheviks entrench at Bolshoia-Oxzera while Allied forces attack from two fronts, with American mules hauling heavy guns and runners guiding snowbound bombers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Press Service
Berlin
Soldiers-Workmen Council
Budapest
Paris
Hungary
Poland
Vienna
Bohemia
Lenine
Trotsky
Russia
Bolshoia-Oxzera
Obogerskai
Onega
Bolsheviat
Ewoods
Obverskala
Bolshevi- Orzera
Alliance Fire Department ends Wednesday dances
The Alliance Fire Department will discontinue Wednesday evening dances for now due to staffing difficulties. The regular Saturday evening dance will continue, giving dancers continued opportunity to enjoy the pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Fire Department
Alliance W. C. T. U. Goes Over the Top
Alliance local union hosts a red letter W. C. T. U. service at the Methodist church. Mrs. A. A. Layton Nebraska state organizer spoke on the one million dollar national drive and a $419 tally was announced with additional pledges expected. A gold W. C. T. U. badge was presented to Mrs. Layton in appreciation of her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodset
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Box Butte
A. A. Layton
Nebraska
Layton
Alliance Local Union
Chief of Police vows to stop city disturbances
Chief Stafford declares the scenes created by young men and boys must end. After months of tolerance the police will act to prevent insults to women and girls on the streets and may favor funding schools if mischief continues. A warning to the heedless is issued.
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Stafford
Colonel Evans
British railway strike averted as workers likely approve offer
London reports the exchange telegraph expects railway workers to accept the amended government offer, averting a general strike. The miners conference votes on proposals while warning the government to drop its services bill, threatening action if it remains. The issue centers on conscription policy and extended military manpower through April 30, 1920.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Great Britain
Miners’ Conference
Triple Alliance
Reverend Wright Organizes Mullen for Centenary Movement
Reverend H. E. Wright spent a Tuesday in Mullen organizing local residents for the Centenary movement and rallying support. The effort aims to mobilize community backing and coordinate upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Wright
Mullen
Teachers Oppose New Nebraska Education Constitution
The Southwestern Nebraska School Men’s Club at Holdredge calls against the proposed Nebraska Educational Association constitution. They argue a central committee would strip referendum power from teachers and impose extra dues, harming western districts. They urge democratic state-wide organization with wider oversight and oppose central aristocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Teachers Association
Southwestern Nebraska School Men's Club
Moldredge
Nebr
Nebraska Educational Association
Nebraska
Dell Gibson
Alma
L. Littel
Cas al Numed
Cambridge
Aerial Circus To Visit Alliance Nebraska In One Day
The Aerial Circus will stop in Alliance around April 21 for a one day event featuring French British and American flyers with sham battles and acrobatics. A special train from San Francisco will visit only a few larger cities, with Alliance the only Nebraska city outside Omaha to host the show. About 25 000 spectators are expected as the Burlington lines offer special trains and civic committees organize the arrangements.
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Alliance
West
Washington
Major Ballinger
Sheridan
Wyoming
San Francisco
cHy
Nebraska
Omaha
Burlington
Nursing committee forms to advance public health training
With peace declared, public health nursing and home care courses will lead postwar efforts. The Alliance Red Cross chapter creates a nursing committee to organize classes in Box Butte county free of charge. A graduate nurse will be trained and placed into county service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Chapter
the Red Cross
Box Butte
Red Cross
E. H. Boyd
H. F. Thiele
Home Service
E. G. Laing
M. E. Johnson
Red Cross Chapter
Frank Potmesil
Hemingford
Fortner Denies Link to Store Fire Amid Investigation
Della Fortner denies connection to the Tuesday morning blaze that destroyed the City Cash Grocery and threatened The Herald and a pool hall. The $3,000 stock, $1,400 insurance, and owner Mrs. Charlotte Watkins’ $500 policy are noted as investigators probe possible incendiary causes and witness sightings near the store and Burlington depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della E. Fortner
A. C. Fortner
Herald Office
Pool Hall
City Cash Grocery
Fortner
Charlotte Watkins
Vera Davis
Herald
Loas
An _ Alliance business
Ray Trabert
South Alliance
Burlington Depot
Alliance Mayoral Candidate Outlines City Plans
The candidate pledges bond issuance to fund warrants and a city manager system. He supports hiring returned soldiers for police, promises businesslike duty, cites past finances as mayor in 1913–14, noting unpaid warrants and debts were paid by 1914, and highlights street improvements and system overhauls achieved during that period.
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U. S
General Fund
Electric Light and Water Departments
City Light and Water Departments
Jme
Just Can't Be Don Opposes Editor Lloyd Thomas Selection
The piece mocks Editor Lloyd Thomas of the Alliance Herald for exposing a crime via a pelican and wireless telegraphy while urging Governor MecKelvie to appoint him to oversee prohibition enforcement funds. The author dismisses the suggested appointment and offers sympathy to the editor involved.
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Wikcox
News
Thomas
Palmer penmanship exhibit attracts crowd at Central School
Central School hosted a Palmer method penmanship exhibit drawing 803 visitors. A contest with Emerson School measured attendance. 72 content participants were counted at Central. Superintendent Braham of Sidney attended. certificates were awarded to Central staff and Mrs Erick led the event.
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Central School
Emerson School
Braham
Sidney
Emerick
Palmer Metho
Centralschool
Petera
McDonald
Johnoman
Miss Crocker
Mise Rezolate
Mike Lappman
Miss McCollister
Ofth
Miss Bruce
Miss Tyre
Mra. Emerick
Mra. Wakters
Case
State Board Sets Rules for Leasing Mineral Rights
The state board of educational lands and funds outlines leasing rules for state mineral rights based on 1918 law. Applications filed with the land commissioner, one section per applicant, cap of 10 000 acres per company, three year leases with renewal, development deadlines, reporting by December 1, and forfeiture for noncompliance. Proceeds include royalties or bonuses with specifics for coal oil gas potash and public notice requirements. Norman McCorkle returns home after U S Navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
McKelvyie
Annaberry
Swanson
Cropsey
Davis
Alliance Herald
Tha
Staatute
Wilson Urges Swift Action on League Covenant Revisions
President Wilson presses for rapid moves as the Big Four meet in Paris to push reparations and German frontier issues. A revised covenant draft gathered support from administration circles while a League commission report moves it back to committees for final review.
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Washington
Paria
Woodrow Wilson
Borah
Poindexter
LaFollette
Paris
Wilson
Lloyd George
Orlando
Clemenceau
Germany
League Commission
Land deal nets 2680 acres near Alliance sold
A. Seat treasurer of the ave Neve bought 2680 acres from J. P. McClurken of San Diego at 18 dollars an acre. The land lies seventeen miles west and six miles north of Alliance. The purchase was assisted by the Thomas Bald Investment Company of Alliance with Mr. Bald accompanying McClurken to Aurora on March 11. The sale marks one of Box Butte county’s largest recent real estate transactions and plans call for about 10 000 dollars in improvements this spring.
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Ave Neve
J. P. McClurken
San Diego
California
Alliance
Slekman
Thomas Bald
McClarken
Box Butte
Klimpers Visit Nebraska Relative Continues Stay
Mr and Mrs Henry Klimper of Hampton Nebraska visit daughter Mrs F A Bald of Alliance. He returned home Wednesday while she will stay longer for a extended visit.
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Henry Klimper
Hampton, Nebr
F. A. Bald
Alliance
Volunteer Firemen Elect New Officers at Alliance
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting. Dr Geo J Hand was named president, Vern Regester vice president, Guy Smith secretary, Frank Abege treasurer, F L Merritt chief, Ray Trabert outside guard, Carl Anderson inside guard, and multiple foremen named for Hose Company No 1 and No 2. Installation set for April 10 with a smoker by Chief Merritt. The Mutual Aid Department added nineteen new members and the dance committee reported twenty seven dances with receipts of 2091.50 and expenses of 1226.08.
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Alliance Volunteer Fire Department
Geo
J. Hand
Vern Regester
Guy Smith
Frank Abege
F. L. Merritt
Ray Trabert
Roy Trabert
Carl Anderson
W. H. Clark
John Hodgkinson
Foreman
State Association
E. U. Laing
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Soldiers’ Council
Bolshevists
Alliance W. C. T. U
C. A. Newberry Rooompene
J. C. Morrow
Ben J. Sallowa
Eee
H. Brittan
J. W. Guthrie
A. V. Gavin Me
Chas
Isaacson
Robert Graham
Pen
STATE
State Board of Educational
Norman McCorkle
U. S. Navy
M’clurken
Box Butte County
Aurora Parties
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