South Dakota Sheriff Arrests Whiskey Trio in Ardmore
W E Byrne known as Mugeins A R Zediker and Sam Johnson from Alliance were arrested in Ardmore by Deputy Sheriff Schaffer on illegal whiskey possession. Fifty gallons found. Johnson wounded in the jaw by a deputy shot. All three jailed. Johnson hospitalized. others fined $200 and bound for federal court.
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W. E. Byrne
A. R. Zediker
Sam Johnson
Alliance
Ardmore
South Dakota
Schafer
Fall River County
Byrne
Armymore
Johnson
Hot Springs
Zediker
Bryne
Box Butte
Burlington
Riordan Pool Hall Case Stirs County Court
Superintendent W. R. Pate and Chief Oscar Reed file a complaint in county court charging Jack Riordan with allowing minors at his pool hall. Riordan requests a continuance to June 3, granted by Judge Tash.
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W. R. Pate
Oscar Reed
Jack” Riordan
Riordan
Tash
Darling Presents Ellison Recital At M E Church May Twenty Fourth
George D. Darling will present Glen Ellison the famous Scotch baritone in a recital at the M E Church on May 24. Ellison, a Glasgow native, has sung leading roles in musical comedy and grand opera in England, Australia, and America. His programs are noted as refreshingly different and a return recital is often requested. There is speculation he may attempt a duet with himself.
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George D. Darling
Glen Ellison
M.E
Glasgow
America
England
Australia
Ellison
Troop Train Demobilizing Soldiers Pass Through Alliance
A troop train with three hundred soldiers headed to American Lake Washington for demobilization passes through Alliance Tuesday morning. The men recently returned from overseas service and were served by the Red Cross canteen at the station.
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American Lake
Washington
Passoat
Gh Alliance
United States
Red Cross
Barber Suffered Broken Arm While Starting Car
Ross Sampson of Corner Barber shop sustained a broken right arm Sunday evening while cranking a Chevrolet owned by Switchman Hodkins. The accident occurred during a family outing as they rode home from H. Clark’s residence on Fourth Street. He received treatment from Dr. Geo J. and was hopeful for a full recovery and return to work with the Fireman's baseball team.
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Ross Sampson
Switchman Hodkins
H. Clark
Walker Han
Alliance Favored as Aerial Mail Landing Site
Alliance is favored to become a landing and relay point for the U S postoffice aerial mail service. The Alliance Community club has won support from officials and awaits congressional funding to extend the eastern service to the region after April 30 Aerial Circus Day showcased ideal flying conditions.
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Alliance
United States Postoffice Department
Alliance Community Club
Post Office Department
Congress
Alliance to Seek 85000 Bond for June Election
Alliance city council approves storm sewer and water extension plans with a June special election to authorize about 55000 for storm sewers 10000 for water mains and 20000 for intersection bonds. Hugh Beal to excavate waste-line extension and Nebraska Telephone Co seeks conduit across Box Butte Ave for hotel connections.
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Emerson Street
Third
Eighth Street
Box Butte
Laramie Avenues
First Street
Tenth Street
Emerson and Platte Avenues
Hugh Beal
Nebraska Telephone Company
Box Butte Avenue
Decoration Day Services Planned With Parade and Speakers
A committee completed arrangements for Decoration Day with a 1:30 parade from the depot and a 2:00 program at the fair grounds featuring music by the Alliance Fire Department band. Dean Jos Dixon will be the main speaker with Chaplain Orring Could and Rev Father Manning also on the program. Cemetery services are under Rev Stephen J Epler and veterans fraternal orders and fire department members are invited to attend.
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Fair Grounds
Dean Jos
J. Dixon
Chaplain Orring
Father Manning
Alliance Fire Department
Stephen J. Epler
Fie
Prospects Bright for Potash Legislation
President Wilson urged tariff measures to protect the American potash industry and related chemicals. A tariff commission report shows the United States lacks tools to ensure equal treatment and may need counter legislation if foreign tariffs rise. Congress should give early attention to the tariff phase.
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Congress
United States
Washington
Wilson
Paris
United States Tariff Commission
Tariff Commission
Nebraska county may fund World War memorial statues
A new Nebraska law authorizes counties towns and villages to erect statues monuments or other memorials for Civil Spanish American and World War services. It allows local tax levies or use of general funds with notices and potential public votes. The measure outlines procedures for approvals locations costs and voter petitions.
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Box Butte
Senate
Charles A. Chappell
Herald
Braska
Nebraska
Board of Supervisors
Commissioners
Fair Grounds Half Mile Track Urges Respectful Driving
Drivers are asked to refrain from using the half mile track at the fair grounds. The driving committee has spent much effort preparing for the big race meet on July 2 3 4. A swiftly driven automobile undermines this work with a warning that gentlemen and ladies will not do it and others must not.
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Fair Grounds
American Hotel to Open in Alliance June First
The American Hotel will open to the public about the first of June. Located over the W. R. Harper Department store in the W. W. Norton block, it offers thirty-two rooms. Mrs. Lottie Wilson will run the Place and promises firm-class service and splendid treatment for guests.
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Alliance
W. R. Harper
W. W. Norton
Lottie Wilson
Box Butte County Over the Top in Victory Loan Drive
Box Butte County exceeded its Victory Loan quota of 234 400 by reaching 240 000 in subscriptions. Banks named include Alliance Banks First National Alliance National First State Hemingford First State Guardian Trust and Burlington lines employees in Alliance division contributed 49 000.
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Box Butte
Alance
First National
Alliance National
First State
Vecincet Veces
Guardian Trust Co
Hemingford
Cecee Eee
Burlington Lines
Alliance Division
Scottish Rite Degrees: Omaha Masons Organize New Lodge
A large class of 121 candidates received the fourteen Scottish Rite degrees as Adoniram Lodge of Perfection No. 6 organized in Omaha. Prominent Masons from across the state assisted, with a banquet and speeches praise for the visit. Alliance and western Nebraska Masons celebrate a notable addition to regional lodges. Cemetery water preparations and Decoration Day readiness also noted by the city committee.
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Adoniram Lodge of Perfection No
Masonic Temple
Omaha
New Lodge
Alliance
Nebraska
Reddish
Box Buite Avenue
Alliance Hotel
Sproad
Adoniram Lodge of Perfection
Alliance Masons
Counci
Nebraska Referendum Petition and Vote Procedure Provisions
The text outlines that county or city officials must proceed with a proposition after a fifteen percent referendum petition or submit it to a vote at the next general or special election at least thirty days after filing. A majority approval allows proceeding. It states the submission method aligns with the general invitation and referendum law, and repeals sections 6224 and 5226 of the 1918 Revised Statutes.
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Nebraska
Omaha Trade Boosters Visit Alliance on Monday
Omaha business leaders and parade planners visited Alliance for two hours as part of a trade excursion. The group, financed by the Commercial Club, included managers captains and a band, disbursing souvenirs and showcasing Omaha’s commercial cooperation to boost regional industry.
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Whistlea
Omaha
Alliance
Omhahe
Allance
Onaha
Central West
Potash Companies Consolidated In Lincoln Formation
A new potash company named American Potash Company was organized in Lincoln with capital stock of 4 million dollars. It merges American and Western potash plants at Anticoh and lists W. E. Sharp as president and H. E. Sidles as vice president along with other Lincoln-based officers and a diverse board of directors.
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Lincoln
American Potash Company
Antioch
W. E. Sharp
H. E. Sidles
Charles A. Stuart
F. J. Sharp
Lane
Delaware
Lincoln Traction Company
Nebraska Buick Auto Company
The
Royal Highlanders
A. Foster
Foster Lumber Company
W. H. Ferguson
Grain
A.S. Raymond
Paper production in the country hits twenty five thousand tons daily
Industry reports a daily output of twenty five thousand tons of paper in the nation. This high volume underscores a robust mill sector with wide supply implications for printing and packaging markets.
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Postoffce Department
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