Emmet Johnson Acquitted In Horse Theft Case
Emmet Johnson a rancher near Alliance was acquitted in county court of theft charges for two bay horses owned by Harry Sedore. The case bundled criminal and civil actions, with Sedore seeking $144.60 plus costs. Judge Tash noted Johnson’s title was insufficient to prove ownership while Sholander held stronger rights, leading to civil judgment against Johnson.
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Emmett Johnson
Alliance
Harry Sedore
Tash
Johnson
Lee Basye
W. R. Metz
Harry F. Ledore
Eugene Burton
Calvin J. Wildy
Wildy
Olof Sholander
Sholander
Sedore
Spath
Burton
Ardmore Robbery Suspects Held in South Dakota Case
Sherry Miller has two colored men in custody linked to two South Dakota robberies from weeks ago. The men tried to pass stolen articles identified by two visitors from Ardmore who came to Alliance. They were arrested Monday evening. authorities suspect they can reveal more than they are giving.
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Sherry Miller
South Dakota
Alliance
Ardmore
Grandma Sage Dies at Home After Long Service to Town
Sage known as grandma and longtime neighbor died at her home Saturday night south of town. Her funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon with no near relatives attending.
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Sage
Weather Update Alliance Area Tonight to Wednesday
The forecast says generally fair conditions tonight with a drop in temperatures. Wednesday will see a colder north portion, affecting Alliance and surrounding areas.
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Alliance and Vicinity
Alliance Packing Company Receives Wyoming Stock Permit
The Alliance Packing company earned a Wyoming stock sale permit after an extensive inquiry. The Alliance chamber of commerce first endorsed the project, followed by a thorough review by Nebraska's state securities commission.
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Alliance Packing Company
Wyoming
Alliance
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
State Securities Commission of
Nebraska
Alliance urged for funds to improve Box Butte fairgrounds
Box Butte county fair association and Alliance chamber of commerce meet to authorize a public drive for 2000 dollars. Funds will pay for racing horse stalls, track drainage, and grandstand repairs. President Highland to appoint a solicitation committee with further announcements to come.
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Box Butte County Fair
Box Butte County
Judge Tash Favors The Single Standard
In Alliance Saturday morning the county court heard the state case against Violet Walbridge charged with assaulting Mamie Flanders. Testimony showed illicit relations between Walbridge and Frank Walbridge and letters intercepted by Mamie Flanders led to suspicions. A planned conference failed and Walbridge allegedly threatened to make Flanders leave town or face deadly consequences.
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Violet Walbridge
Mamie Flanders
Frank Walbridge
Violet
Bernard Flanders
Mamie
Lloyd Wells
Roxie Ward
Mrs. Flanders
Mrs. Walbridge
Berea ladies attend Rebekah lodge in Alliance
Mesdames Loomis Whittaker Kennedy and Rawley of Berea headed to Alliance on Friday night to attend the Rebekah lodge event.
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Mesdames Loomis
Whittaker, Kennedy and Rawley
Berea
Alliance
Rebekah Lodge
Candelaria Sanchez Weds in Odd County Court Scene
Candelaria Sanchez, linked to a murder case, marries Jose Navarro in a county judge’s office amid halted proceedings and police questions. Sheriff Miller stops the ceremony to test a cap found at the scene. the groom’s identity as Jose Navarro arises through an examination, while the bride’s romantic history includes earlier elopements and reconciliations.
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Candelaria Sanchez
Jane
Burlington
Candelaria
Emmett Johnson
Miller
Tash
Taylor
Alliance
Todelaria
Martinez Diaz
Jose Navarro
Angora
Eight Released on Crap Shooting Charge
Police officers Taylor and Reed with Special Agent Ted arrested nine men at the service building in the local yards Monday evening. In police court Tuesday one colored man pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs. The other eight were released for lack of evidence linking them to the game.
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Taylor
Reed
Ted
Local campaign race heats up with six contenders
The Herald reports six candidates in a close vote race as Saturday's big finish nears. Margaret Barry leads with Sarabel Newman close behind, while Ralph Cox and Lyda Gasseling near the million ballot mark as the next count arrives Thursday night. The outcome hinges on this week's activity.
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Margaret Barry
Sarabel Newman
Mr. eKlly
Ralph Cox
Cox
Council Bluffs
Bic
Road work to start April first under state supervisor
Q. B. Current from the state highway department at Lincoln arrives in the city to take charge of federal aid road work. He is accompanied by P. D. Stambanech and J. J. Marsh with a third assistant engineer arriving soon. The crew will oversee the Antioch road first for six miles and expect to begin by April 6 despite late equipment from a wreck. After county road work, the Chadron road will be graded.
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Q. B. Current
State Highway Department
Lincoln
City
Court House
P. D. Stambanech
J. J. Marsh
Antioch
Chadron
Osage Oil Leases Signed With Sinclair Interests
Developments in the Osage fields see Carroll Oil lease its holdings to Sinclair interests for 200000 cash plus a 20 percent oil royalty. Sinclair, capitalized at 1656 million, plans rapid development with multiple rigs and an expected 25 to 50 producing wells as spring weather improves. Income from a recent gusher is estimated at 800 dollars per day from 1000 barrels.
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Wyoming
Osage
Carroll Oil Company
Osage Casher
Alliance Men
Sinclair Interesma
Sinclair
United States
Allliance
Sinclair Intercsts
Nation's children raise funds for Meaux statue drive
Miss Opal Russell leads Box Butte county in a nationwide push to fund a MacMonnies statue on the Meaux battlefield to honor France and allies after 1914. State quota is 3500 dollars with 25 dollars for the county, as schools collect pennies April 5 to 9 with no coercion and all excess aiding French charities.
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Opal Russell
Box Butte
America
France
Marne
Meaux
MacMonnies
Russell
Allance
Hemmeford
Storm damages telephone wires along Sidney to Julesburg route
High winds Sunday toppled at least 247 telegraph poles between Sidney and Julesburg Cal causing widespread wire trouble and toll service interruptions. Alliance linemen and crews from other stations rushed to the scene Monday with extra material to restore service, with costs not counted until equipment is back in operation.
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Sidney
Julesburg
Cal
Alliance
Lakeside Visitor Paul Palmer Attends Alliance Event
Paul Palmer of Lakeside visited Alliance for a regional event last week, attending meetings and engaging with local participants.
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Paul Palmer
Lakeside
Alliance
Alliance Prepares for Premier Race Meet This Summer
The race committee of Alliance approves plans for a major June harness and running horse event. Ed Bishop reports on the Nebraska speed association circuit opening in Alliance with strong entries from Wyo Nebraska and Cuba. A carnival contract with Anderson's carnival includes a new ferris wheel and six attractions.
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Alliance
Whech
Chamber of Commerce
Carnival Company
Ed Bishop
Nebraska Speed Association
Bishop
Goodens
Speed Association
Aurora
George Mollring
Bacon
Omaha
Mr. Bishop
W. M. Stewart
Powell
Wyo
W. H. McClure
W. H. Fulmer
Cuba
Mick Ronia
Fremont
Nebraska
Sandy Griswold
Anderson's Carnival
Ewing
Plans Filed For Methodist Church Construction
Work on the new Methodist church moves forward as architects hold sketches awaiting return. Construction should start by May 1 with houses moved from Seventh and Box Butte lots to Sixth and Platte streets, and excavation to begin immediately.
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New Methodist Church
Sixth
Platte Streets
Seventh
Box Butte
Melick and Stephenson Take Over O Bannon Bros Stock
Melick and Stephenson acquire the stock of O Bannon Bros, already running Hemingford and Crawford stores, and will carry the same line. O M Stephenson becomes manager and will reside in Alliance.
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Melick & Stephenson
Hemingford
Crawford
O'Bannon’ Bros
O. M. Stephenson
Alliance
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Emmet Johnson
Horse Thief
Judge Tash
Alliance Steam
Packing Company
Moat
Jose
Herald Campaign
The
Herald
Alliance Oil Co
eCal
Sinclair Co
Methodist
MR. B. M. Kelly
Lyda Gasseling
J. Wong
Miss Grace Johnston
Ray Smith
Miss Grace Moore
Toluca
Niobrara
Aso
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