Suspect Linked to Two Robberies in Sidney and Brush
Authorities tie Ernest Conrad of Louisiana Mo to robberies at Sidney stores and Brush post office May 10. He faces possible extradition after confessing name and sharing details with Post Office Inspector Ralph Smith and Union Pacific detectives. Police speculate an accomplice drove a car during the alleged Allied robberies.
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Eugene Stilwell
Herald Office
Golden Rule
W. A
Post Office
Ralph Smith
Denver
Union Pacific Railroad
Alliance
Vieeht
Cheyenne
Sidney
Enne
Ernest Conrad
Louisiana
Isiana State Bank
John
Ernest Cochrad
Gliff Miller
Brush Post Office
Conrad
Farmers’ Union
Oberfelder
Pioner
T. D. Roberts
Miller
Sterling
Col
Union Pacific
Alliance One
J. C. Gale
Omaha
W. J. McClement
Unsettled Weather Tonight Through Wednesday
The weather outlook calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers and cooler temperatures in the east and south central portions. The western areas should warm up on Wednesday.
W. W. Lyon of Mitchell Visits Alliance for Treatment
W. W. Lyon of Mitchell traveled to Alliance on Monday to receive medical treatment.
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W. W. Lyon
Mitchell
Freight rates eyed for livestock produce at hearing
A Denver hearing before Henry F. Ford of the Interstate Commerce Commission explored lowering freight rates on livestock, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes. State railway commissioners and shipping interests testified on market losses from high rates. no firm cuts were set, but a downward revision seemed favorable. An emergency rate application on Saturday would extend lower rates to church, school, and creamery construction materials.
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Con
Denver
Henry F. Ford
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
South Dakota
Henry Cook
Nebraska Railway Commission
Mr. Carey
Nebraska
Weno
F. Montmorency
Burlington
H. M
Union Ifie
Santa Fe
Methodist Church
Joint Eighth Grade County and City Graduating Exercises
Combined county and city graduation exercises set for the high school auditorium Thursday at eight oclock. Speakers include Rev Newland of Crawford and Rev E C Newland, with music by piano and chorus. Public invited to attend these ceremonies and diploma distribution by Supt W Violissolo.
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Die Rev
J. Epler
Campaign targets auto laws enforcement in Alliance
Officer Stilwell credited with initiating enforcement since Friday. Blaine Beckwith fined 25 dollars plus costs for a traffic charge. DeLoss Barber paid 5 dollars plus trimmings for running without lights.
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Alliance
Merril
Stilwell
Crichen
Blaine Beckwith
DeLoss Barber
State booze hound makes slight error in county raid
Charles Smith along with a Morrill county deputy raided Curly Underwood’s Box Butte ranch home on a search warrant. They seized glass fruit jars, a gasoline heating outfit, a hollow brass wire and a soldered contraption, but no charges were filed as the county attorney was away. Underwood was released on his own recognizance and faces potential future charges.
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Sandhills
Charles Smith
Curly Underwood
Box Butte County
Morrill County
Underwood
White Mule
Miller
Josh
Box Butte
Aderwood
DeMolay Chapter Plans Ball Team and Play
The Alliance chapter of the Order of DeMolay held its first official meeting on Monday. It set regular meeting nights for the second and fourth Mondays, received several membership applications, and formed committees for a baseball team and an amateur play to raise funds for a banquet.
Rainstorm damages rail and phone lines across region
Monday night's heavy rainfall and electrical disturbance caused damage to Northwestern Bell toll lines. A half mile of poles and wires fell between Angora and Bridgeport, cutting Alliance from outside communication to the south and east. A Sidney crew rushed to the scene and restored temporary service by 11 am.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Clay Iry
Aliance
Angora
Bridgeport
Alliance
Sidney
Comlange
Aet
Bayard
Lions Club Challenges Rotarians to Baseball Game
The Alliance Lions Club led by president W. R. Har invites Rotarians to a baseball game at an unspecified time and place. Bill Harper coordinates, with stenographers ready, and a formal agreement may be drawn at the next club meeting. The Lions boast nine long-legged players and high confidence.
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Alliance Lions Club
W. R. Har
Alliance
Bill Harper
Lions
Victor
Baccalaureate Sermon Prepares Class For Commencement
In a Sunday baccalaureate at the high school auditorium Rev. B J Minort of the First Baptist church delivered the sermon on creating or meeting a world’s need The program included music scripture reading and solos Then Recognition Day and Class Day exercises are scheduled for the week with commencement Friday evening The speaker urged graduates to pursue purpose learning and moral character.
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B. J. Minort
First Baptist Church
Ore Peary
Peary
North
North Pole
Ray Anan
Rearep
Eral
Homer
Dr Minor Morris To Speak Memorial Day In Minatare
Dr Minor Morris of Alliances will deliver the Memorial Day address in Minatare at the request of the local American Legion post. A second speech is planned later at the Minatare lodge of Masons installation. exact date to be determined.
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Minor Morris
Minatare
Minatare Free Press
Neraska
Minatare Post
American Lejon
Minatare Lodge of Masons
Morris
Nebraska Farmers Benefit From Freight Rates Says Filley
H C Filley Nebraska stockgrower and extension official argues current freight rates favor Nebraska agriculture By shifting corn and hay into meat Nebraskans can export pork and beef more cheaply Illinois and Pennsylvania farmers face higher costs prompting shift toward selling grain and hay and less stock feeding The analysis notes 1917 rates and contrasts with present rates and potential profits for Nebraska feeders
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H. C. Filley
State College of Agriculture
Lincoln Star
Filley
Nebraska
Lincoln
Chicago
Neraska
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Opening Game of the Season Promises Big Crowd
The opening field season starts next Wednesday at noon with a ceremonial pitch and catch by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager. A large crowd is expected at the fair ground as merchants join clerks in attendance and a celebratory box of cigars is offered for a home run by Re Bros.
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Re Bros
Berea Defeats Ash Grove 22 to 1 in Sunday Baseball
The Berea team trounced Ash Grove 22 to 1 on the Berea diamond Sunday. Ash Grove made errors early and pitcher Griffin was held to two strong innings before Berea found his release. With more practice Ash Grove could field a faster game in their next meeting.
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Berea
Ash Grove
Ll Reese
Wilber Patterson
Roy Sisley
Roy Drumm
Wilford Griffith
Oscar Flekker
Hubert Purington II
Charlen Sisleyes
Melvin Colerick
John O. Dayne
Edwin Burr
Griffin
Berea Boys
Palmer Brothers Circus to Exhibit in Alliance June 1
Palmer Brothers Circus comes to Alliance with two shows on Wednesday June 1 in a three ring performance. The wild animal spectacular features lions tigers elephants bears leopards camels and many other trained acts along with horses monkeys dogs and trained carriers. A street parade is planned at 10 30 p m and visitors are urged to arrive early to see tents go up and animals unloaded.
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Ares
Dole Family Leaves McCook for Omaha Visit
Mrs Claudia B Dole departed McCook Nebraska for a vacation with her daughter Miss Mildred in Omaha. The note was written by her daughter Peggy.
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Claudia B. Dole
McCook, Neb
Peg
F. 7
Misa Mildred
Omaha
Freshman Picnic Held Despite Threatening Weather
The annual Freshman picnic took place at Purinton Grove though threatening weather reduced turnout and altered plans.
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Purinton Grove
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Attend Alliance
Carey
Curley” Underwood
Hood
Alliance Chapter
Lions Club
C. F. Reavin
Mra. Beal
M. C. Smith
Mr. Bassayer
A. J. Kearns
Ocal
Rhein
Sermon
J. Minort
Alliance Club
Hemingford
Chamber of Commerce
Palmer Bros. Circus
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