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Newspaper

Alliance Herald

Location

Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

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Lackey Trial Opens In Diet Court With Jury Question

Lawrence Lackey faces a life trial at the district court as Judge Bayard Paine presides. Arraigned Monday, Lackey enters a not guilty plea while jury selection drags, with 24 talesmen called and defense consent on checking qualifications.

Lawrence Lackey District Court Jurge Bayard Paine Grand Island Westover Lackey Talesmen Paine William Mitchell Talesman Willie Foster Toni Rubis John Fought Addie Dumond Dwight Zediker Farmers’ Union Association

Elks Convention All Set With June 23 24 Activities

The arrangements committee has prepared for the state Elks convention to be held June 23 and 24 with a tentative program in place. Chief Justice Morrissey will speak, a roof garden boxing match is planned, and Grand Exalted Ruler Frank L Rain will attend. Lodges from across the state will send large delegations along with banquets dances a smoker vaudeville and other attractions to entertain visitors and townsfolk.

Recruiting Office Captures Pennant

The Alliance recruiting office won the April pennant for leading the state with twenty one recruits. Major Morrison of Camp Funston visits the Alliance office promoting the Fifty fifth Infantry recruitment from Nebraska as the War Department shifts to state pride in regiments.

Alliance Morrison Camp Funston Fifty-fifth Infantry Nebraska War Department

Weather Forecast for Alliance and Vicinity

Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with some showers likely in the east portion. Temperatures expected to stay steady.

Alliance

Alliance Odd Fellows Celebrate 101st Anniversary

Alliance Odd Fellows and families marked the 101st anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America last Friday night. About 200 attendees heard welcome remarks by John R. Snyder Nebraska grand chief patriarch and talks on the first subordinate lodge, the Rebekahs, Odd Fellowship history, and the Patriarchs Militant. Music by Andy's orchestra accompanied the gathering.

Alliance Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship America John R. Snyder Nebraska United States E. C. Drake Rebekahs George Gadsby

Banker Warns on New Federal Reserve Rediscount Rules

Hay Springs banker W. B. Tagg explains the April 19 1930 rediscount rule. The plan raises loan costs by a progressive rate to curb speculation with livestock loans likely hit hardest as banks pass higher costs to customers. The change aims to deter money use for nonessential profits and reduces credit growth overall.

W. B. Tagg Hay Springs Federal Reserve Bank Board Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve Board Washington

Republican county convention set for Alliance Nebraska

The Republican county convention meets at the court house in Alliance next Tuesday at 2 p.m. Delegates to the state meeting will be chosen, with both men and women represented. The platform will likely endorse Governor McKelvie and his administration. W R Harper, county chairman, will call the meeting to order.

Court House Alliance Neb McKelvie W. R. Harper

Angora Man Burned to Death at Home Fire

John Harroff, eighty five, died from burns after a Friday fire at his Angora home. Mrs. Harroff and her child saw smoke while returning from Angora with R B Sween. Fire origin uncertain but likely from restarting a too hot fire. a lamp exploded igniting the room. Coroner noted burns on hands as he tried to manage the blaze. Body sent to Missouri for burial. Mrs Harroff cared for two nearly helpless men, including the late B F Harroff.

John Harroff

Moore Overdrawn Account Leads to Sheriff Padlock

Harry E. Moore, salesman for Emerson Brantingham, left Alliance for Omaha after over drawing his First State Bank account by 173 dollars. County Judge Ira E. Tash granted bank judgment and execution issued. Sheriff chained Moore automobile. The next day the chain anchored car to Sid ney was found by another family member. judgment paid after judge reached.

Harry E. Moore Emerson-Brantingham Company Alliance Omaha First State Bank Ira E. Tash Moore

Sewer Improvements Progress and Weather Delays

The sanitary sewer is nearly completed with a few manholes remaining to finish the city improvement project. Storm sewer work is paused awaiting better weather while the paving crew plans to start in ten days after completing a contract at Mitchell.

Fifth Street Grant Mitchell

Burrows Joins Burlington in Bridges and Buildings Division

L. T. Burrows leaves eleven years at Glen Miller to take a new post with the Burlington railroad in the bridges and buildings division under Foreman Van Velzen beginning Tuesday morning.

L. T. Burrows Glen Miller Burlington Railroad Bridges and Buildings Division van Velzen

Antioch Man From Alliance En Route to Denver

John McCarthy of Antioch employed at the Alliance potash Plant was in Alliance Sunday on his way to Denver.

John McCarthy Antioch Alliance Alliance Sunday Denver

Wells Called To Lake Side Home Of J B H Lunsford

H E B Wells was summoned to the lakeside residence of the late J B H Lunsford on a Sunday visit fitting a quiet aftermath of the passing.

H. EB. Wells Lakeside J. BH. Lunsford

Pilkington Rejects Madrid Fraud Russian Mail Scam

John Pilkington rejects a Madrid scam promising $120 000 from a buried stash of bearer checks. The letter from Madrid hints at a fortune and a prize for cable replies but Pilkington sees through the legend and declines.

John Pilkington Gag Spain Pilkington Madrid America Capi Ciudad Lineal Americana Nebraska England

Compliment From Chicago Fire Underwriter Office

James P. Joseph of Chicago, secretary of the national board of fire underwriters, praised The Alliance Herald for its Nebraska fire insurance convention coverage. J. W. Guthrie sent a copy of the paper, and Joseph sent a favorable letter from April 21, 1920, commending Editor Burr and urging strong support for the paper.

Herald James P. Joseph Chicago National Board of Fire Underwriters Nebraska J. W. Guthrie Alliance Guthrie Alliance Herald Cites Burr Yo' Ra James P, Joseph

Ramsey of Amarillo May Become Alliance Chamber Secretary

S. M. Ramsey of Amarillo Texas may be the new secretary of the Alliance Chamber of Commerce. A telegram Monday offered a three month post with potential permanence after a satisfactory trial. Rufus Jones, retiring secretary, will leave for Denver to join an investment firm.

S. M. Ramsey Amarillo Tex Alliance Chamber of Commerce D& Rectorm Ramsey Chamber of Commerce Rufus Jones Alliance Denver The Herald Feld Jones Texas

Colored man held on larceny charge

On a wire from Scottsbluff police, Chief of Police Taylor arrested Raymond Hitchcock, colored, Monday evening. He is held for Scottsbluff authorities after a tailor shop robbery in Scottsbluff. A tailor’s salt of clothes and ten yards of broadcloth were taken. Hitchcock denies involvement.

Scottsbluff Taylor Raymond Hitchcock Scottbluff Anderson Cer Scotabluff Hitchcock Allience Om Ven

Poor prospects for cheaper clothing and rising prices

Marenus Frankle of Famous Clothing House returns from a four week eastern buying tour reporting little chance for cheaper clothing. He notes advances in many lines, especially good grades, with shortages of quality stock and rising demand while cheap goods go begging.

Marenus Frankle New England New York City Frankle

Alliance Packing Company Moves Offices

The Alliance Packing Company has relocated its offices to the rooms above the Rumor Motor Co at 301 Box Butte. The move places administrative functions in a new downtown space near local businesses.

The Alliance Packing Company Rumor Motor Co Box Butte

Judge Berry Family Moves Into New Home

Judge L A Berry and family moved into their new residence at 936 Laramie late this week. Mr and Mrs Lemon of Belmont visited the family of Henry Clayton and returned home Monday.

L. A. Berry Laramie Mrs. Lemon Belmont Henry Clayton

Mrs Arthur Moore Visits Omaha and More Rochester Trip

Mrs Arthur Moore of Omaha is visiting Mrs Redmond of this city. J H Liston and wife returned from Rochester Minnesota, the last of the week.

Arthur Moore Omaha Mre. Redmond This City J. H. Liston Cem Rochester Minn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paine Siti Council O. K Jackson & Walles Vale & Simpson Joe Smith Everett Cook W. E. Zediker C. E. Brennan W. J. Lee J. E. Henneberry E. O. Beckwell East Side Rodgers Engineer White Chambers Hills Hacker Board of Health Sturgeon Hand Amarillo, Tex Mantoome
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