No More Pay for House Members in Lincoln March
Nebraska legislature adjournment shift ends pay for House members after sixty days of work, Senate paid for four more days. The 600 dollar per term salary plus mileage draws, with a move to fund rural road construction under federal aid road act of 1916. House Bill 419 on livestock shipment speeds heads to Senate. federal aid road bill full text printed for reader clarity.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Legilature
Senate
Congress
United States
Auditor of Public Accounts
State Aid Road Fund
State Board of Irrigation, Highways and Drainage
Nebraska
State Aid
WETS WIN VICTORY IN STATE SENATE
Lincoln Nebraska March 29 Special to The Alliance Herald The wets won a sweeping victory in the state senate with a 19 to 14 vote adopting all the Robert son amendments to House Roll No 793 the bone dry bill for enforcement of prohibition The House passed it with three dissenting votes The House will refuse to concur in Senate amendments Conference committees will be appointed A possible deadlock could delay adjournment and defeat the dry bill
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Lincoln
Nebr
Alliance
Senate
Robertson
House
Western Nebraska Ice Cream Makers Organized in Alliance
The Western Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers Association affiliated with the state group was formed in Alliance on Wednesday afternoon. W. Keefe of Crawford was elected president, Mike Selzer of Scottsbluff vice president, and A. Elridge of Chadron secretary and treasurer. The group aims to advertise ice cream's value and economy, cooperate with the state dairy commission on butter fat standards and sanitary rules, and uphold regulations for the product. Attendees from out of town included Bucking ham Morrill Rohrig Bridgeport Elridge Scottsbluff, with Alliance members Spencer, Grege, and Close. The Alliance Creamery hosted a banquet after the meetings, making the social event memorable.
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Western Nebraska Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
State Association
W. ©. Keefe
Crawford
Mike Selzer
Scottsbluff
A. ©. Elridge
Chadron
State Dairy Commission
W. B. Buckingham
Morrill
Fred Rohrig
Bridgeport
A. O. Elridge
Alliance
Army mustering to form infantry company at Alliance
Adjutant General Hall authorizes J C Milter to organize a fourth Nebraska National Guard infantry company in Alliance. Medical and mustering officers head to Alliance to muster on Saturday and Sunday. A minimum of 60 enlistments required for immediate recognition. company may be called into federal service by week’s end. Also notes local movements and church updates.
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J. C Milter
Adjt
Hall
Alliance
Nebraska National Guard
Sumilay
County by county OWS area and mileage ratios noted
The excerpt compares each county's share of statewide area with its share of rural delivery mileage and star routes. It outlines a proportional analysis across counties and references continuation on page 2.
Election pulls in Alliance as eightteen vie for city offices
Alliance voters face April 3 with mayor, city clerk, treasurer, five council seats and two school board spots on the ballot. Penrose Romig and W E B Rousey lead for mayor while Carter Calder withdraws. Rolfson unopposed for clerk and Davidson unopposed in Third Ward council race.
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Carter Calder
Penrose E. Romig
W. E B. Rousey
T. P. Rolfson
A. LeRoy Gregg
Frank Abege
E. T. Kibble
T. M. Spencer
R. G. Fleming
M. E. Johnson
H. P. Coursey
George Hill
George Davis
William Davidson
F. W. Harris
J. A. Mallory
K. J. Stern
N. A. Robbins
Harry Beans
Rolfson
Davidson
Herald
Aged Mother Killed When Burlington Engine Struck Car
Mrs. L. J. Emery of Alliance aged sixty died Friday night when a Burlington switch engine struck the vehicle carrying her and her son John W. Simpson. Simpson escaped unharmed. Funeral held Tuesday at 10 in the Miller home with H. J. Young officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery.
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L. J. Emery
Alliance
Burlington
John W. Simpson
John Simpson
A. Miller
H. J. Young
Alliance Christian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
George W. Bell
Emery
Darling Undertaking
Ada Kimball
Casper
Calvin Simpson
George Simpson
City
Commercial Club Plans Annual Banquet Thursday
The Commercial Club will hold its annual banquet and officer election on Thursday evening next. The event will function more like a smoker and luncheon with talks by H. G. Taylor of the state railroad commission and Dr. C. B. Nusbaum. Tickets are available from the secretary.
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Commercial Club
H. G. Taylor
State Railroad Commission
Nusbaum
M. E. Church
New Burlington Train to Start Near May First
The Burlington plans a new passenger train about May first running east of Alliance to handle increasing eastbound traffic.
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Burlington
Alliance
Oral Harvey Leads District Oratorical Winners at Sidney
Oral Harvey of Alliance High School won first place in the oratorial division at the district de clamatory contest held in Sidney. He advances to Lincoln for the state contest. The event ran over two days with oratorical and dramatic divisions heard last night while humorous class is scheduled for today.
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Oral Harvey
Sidney
Lincoln
Oral
Alliance High School
Flagman to oversee dangerous West Crossing near Alliance yards
The Burlington Railroad will place a flagman at the west end crossing by the Rowan elevator in Alliance. After a deadly incident involving Mrs. L. J. Emery last Friday, Representative Thomas pressed for safety. General Superintendent Lyman and General Manager Holdrege ordered a flagman at the crossing until gates or other devices are installed.
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Lincoln
Burlington Railroad
Representative Thomas
Alliance
Rowan
L. J. Emery
Thomas
L. B. Lyman
Burlington
L B. Lyman
Holdrege
Young
Alliance Commercial Club meeting plans and actions
The Alliance Commercial Club directors deliberated on several proposals including intervening in a Lincoln Commercial Club coal rates case and preparing evidence for an Inter State Commerce Commission hearing on April 14. The Hemingford club invited local members to discuss road work Friday, while Alliance wires are being set to secure the next fall estate convention of potato growers possibly in Alliance. The state Association of Commercial Clubs holds its annual convention here May 24 and 25 with tours of potato plants and a banquet for an expected 100 delegates.
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Alliance Commercial Club
Lincoln Commercial Club
Colorado
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Alliance
Hemingford Commercial Club
Hemingford
Bushnell
Seldell
Stae Association of Commercial Clubs
Revival Campaign Led by Dr Nusbaum at Local Methodist Church
The revival campaign conducted by Rev Cyrus Nusbaum D D continues at the Methodist church after a March start with strong morning afternoon and evening attendance. Lectures from Nusbaum and singer Prof Folsom Jackson on divine topics and daily sermons cover life work and the church, with auto harp music and an invitation to all to attend.
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Cyrus
Nusbaum
Alliance
Dr. Nusbaum
Folsom Jackson
Thos
Prof. Jackson
Grand Matron Guest of Eastern Star Today
Mrs. Josephine Swigert Grand Matron of the Eastern Star arrives from Gordon for an official visit to Aloyah Chapter. A six o'clock dinner in the new temple honors her with about 150 expected. five candidates to be initiated and the first local exemplification of the obligation. Guests include Craw ford visitors Mr. Ray Ross Dr. Ramsey Mr. Kern Mesdames Miller Hildebrand Elliott Mahrone Lindermann Moxham and Chase. Mrs. H F Thiele hosts the T O T Club this afternoon.
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Josephine Swigert
The
Eastern Star
Thompson
Gordon
Aloyah
New Temple
Swigert
Crawford
Ray Ross
Ramsey
Kern
Mesdames Miller
Hildebrand
Elliott
Mahrone
Lindermann
Moxham and Chase
Patriotic Week Proposed in Alliance Nebraska
The Alliance Commercial Club promotes Patriotic Week from April 2 to 7 with flags, window decorations, and public events. A mass meeting, patriotic concerts, school observances, and church participation are planned to display Americanism amid national tensions and potential war with Germany.
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Alliance
Alliance Commercial Club
Bushnell
Congress
Germany
Commercial Club
Churches of Alliance
Nebraska
Middle West
Imperial Theatre Night of Music and Film Delights
A combined show at the Imperial Theater featured Artie and a lively film, followed by a concert by the Chadron State Normal School orchestra. The program ran late due to a longer movie run and a crowded stage, but the audience appreciated the performance despite acoustical and space constraints.
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Imperial Theater
Chadron State Normal School
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Billings
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Alliance Commercial Club Fathers
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