Federal Building Bid Plans for Alliance Work
Treasury Department Supervising Architect’s Office seeks sealed bids for Alliance federal building estimated at $80,000 exclusive of site. Proposals due before 3 p.m. on June date. Postmaster Robert Graham, site custodian, expects drawings and specifications imminently. Work could begin soon and be finished before winter if rushed.
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Herald
Treasury Department
United States
Alliance Federal
The
Robert Graham
Prohibition Workers Rally At Lincoln For 67000 Petition
Gregory at Lincoln reports on a 250 strong delegation of prohibition supporters who gathered at the Lindell hotel and marched to the state house to file a referendum petition seeking a dry question at the next general election. The governor was absent, so filing was postponed. Nebraskans at a banquet urged campaign momentum and shared ideas to push the dry cause amid confidence in victory.
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Archie Gregory
Hox Butte County Dry Federation
Lincoln
Prohibition
Lindell Hotel
State House
Nebraska
Promises Fine Concert by Alliance Band at City Park
Alliance band announces its first Sunday afternoon concert at city park starting May 28 and continuing each Sunday at 4 p.m. The group, praised as the best in northwest Nebraska, will feature a new large double bass and a fresh repertoire to entertain the public outdoors.
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City Park
Alliance Band
Alliance
Alliance At
Nebraska
Ite
Railroad Notes Brief Update on Staff Changes
Engineer White returns to work while Edgemont Ard rere and Marsland helpers are laid off due to slower work. Fireman Gavin and wife visit relatives in Friend Nebraska. C F Wenzel visits St Joseph Missouri. Engineers Wills and Willis laid off early week. Fireman A W Henry leaves May 17 for Arkansas sick relative. Fireman G W Bell travels from Ravenna to Grand Island. Fireman J A Witewiek laid off with a lame shoulder.
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Arkansas
G. W. Bell
Ravenna
Grand Island
J. A. Witewiek
Fashion Shop of Alliance Advertises Money-Saving Bargains
The Fashion Shop of Alliance promotes bargain offers in this week’s Tech Herald section detailing discounts and savings for shoppers.
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Alliance
Tech Herald
Masonic reception for grand officers at Alliance lodge
Grand Master and officers of the Masonic order visited Alliance lodge Friday evening. Local talent presented a pleasing program with readings by Miss Marian Mote and Mrs. Edith Swan Zediker, a vocal solo by Mrs. A. F. Bundy, and a piano piece by Mrs. Be. G. Laing. A seven piece orchestra directed by Paul Thomas provided music.
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Whiting
Oper
Alliance Lodge
Marian Mote
A. F. Bundy
Edith Swan Zediker
BE. G. Laing
Paul Thomas
Crooks Haste West in Alliance Liquor Scam
Englishman Doc White and American Fred Harris tied to a dollar matching con in Alliance. They duped a Box Butte resident then tried to ply luck, were confronted by police, and paid fines before fleeing west. Reporters and an attorney figure in the tale as the men promise to leave Alliance.
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Doc White
Fred Harris
Alliance
Far West
Atlas
Box Haste County
Alliance Business
White
Harris
W. B
Box Butte
Henelishman
Herald
Tom Dennison
Omaha
William Wheeler
Imperial
City Opens Deep New Well and Raises Water Capacity
Alliance city officials announce a new deep well is operational, increasing daily water pumping to about 500 000 gallons. The council also revamps the milk ordinance, solicits bids for a high duty pump for the reservoir, and plans work on streets and city farms as part of ongoing municipal improvements.
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City of Alliance
City Hall
Council Chamber
Davidson
Welch
Davis
Moore
Was
Helpbringer
Kibble
East Seventh Street
John Carlson
Fred Helling
City Tax Commission
City Licht
Hughes
Library Board
the Herald
Knights of Columbus Banquet Set for Alliance Event
Western and northeastern Colorado members meet at Holy Rosary church on Sunday May 28 for lodge work and degrees. Mass at 11 and initiation at 1 30 followed by a banquet at the Phelan Opera House with toasts by local and visiting dignitaries and musical numbers by Kiss Kate Knlest and the LeBlanc Brothers.
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Knights of Columbus
Colorado
Phelan Opera House
Alliance
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Chadron
Crawford
Sidney
Sterling
Sterling Council
Chadron Council
Doran
North Platte Council
Opera House
T. J. Byrne
Scottsbluff
Chas, Kayser
Hemmeford
Geo. F. Corcoran
York
L. C. Giaconini
Sterline Council
North Platte
W. P. Rooney
J. W. Tyran
Kiss Kate Knlest
LeBlanc Brothers
Wisner Vietts Allance Visit Noted by Scotia Star-Merald Editor
H. J. Winner of the Scotia bluff Star-Merald traveled to Alliance on Tuesday on business and returned home Wednesday afternoon. He is a frequent visitor to Alliance and always welcomed there.
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Wisner Vietts Allance
H. J. Winner
The
Scotia+ bluff Star-Merald
Alliance
Harry
Alliance to Stage One Day Fourth of July Celebration
The Commercial Club plans a single day July 4 event in Alliance with continuous entertainment. The stockmen’s convention schedule is pared down, omitting usual diversions, while dentists Dr Mahaffy and Dr Kennedy return from the Lincoln state dental convention with notes on an interesting meeting.
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Alliance
Opera House
Mahaffy
Kennedy
Lincoln
Annual County Program at Phelan Opera House
The annual county and city eighth grade commencement program will be held this afternoon at the Phelan Opera House. The program includes a chorus titled Woodland Echoes and Woicen of the Woods, with performers Vera Dunn, Jessie Burns, Velma Martin, Katharine Baker, George Vandervoort. Diplomas will be presented by William Ritchie, and Ruth Hawes, Alice Campbell, Ase Hath Schill, Margaret McGuiire perform Daffodils. Violin solo Bohemian Girl, benediction by Rev. McIntyre. Also mentions Mollring's Dollar Day with bargains Friday and Monday.
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Phelan Opera House
Woodland Echoes
Layton
Woicen of the Woods
Vera Dunn
Jessie Burns
Velma Martin
Katharine Baker
George Vandervoort
Opus Os Go
Ruth Hawes
Alice Campbell
Ase- Hath Schill
Margaret McGuiire
William Ritchie
Gleason Speaks to Alliance High on the Telephone
Alli ance high school heard Pr D Gleason manager of the Alliance exchange Nebraska Telephone Company discuss The Telephone topic. He outlined recent developments policy nationwide systems materials and ownership debates while noting the talk was well received. Special bargains advertised at The Fashion Shop for Saturday.
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Gleason
D. Gleason
Alliance Exchange
Nebraska Telephone Company
Alliance High School
Mr. Gleason
Nebraska
United States
Eagles Lodge Resolution for Death of B F Gilman
Alliance Nebraska May 18 1916 Fraternal Order of Eagles No 146 passes resolutions on the death of B F Gilman to his widow and family. The committee Lloyd C Thomas H J Rezner Smith P Tuttle orders copies sent and minutes updated.
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Alliance
Nebr
B. F. Gilman
Order of Eagles
H. J. Rezner
Smith P. Tuttle
Alliance Wins 1917 Nebraska Convention Bid
J W Guthrie secretary of the Alliance Commercial Club reports Alliance has been chosen to host the 1917 Nebraska commercial clubs convention, defeating Hastings and Omaha in the contest. The telegram from Omaha confirms the decision while Guthrie attended the current meeting there.
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Herald
J. W. Guthrie
Alliance Commercial Club
Alliance
Hastings
Omaha
Nebraska Commercial Clubs
Guthrie
Auto Thief Montague Sought After Denver Roadster Theft
Telegrams report Earl M. Montague is wanted on suspicion of stealing a 1916 Ford roadster owned by Goodyear Rubber Tire Co. The car, black with wood wheels and license 8792, bears the Goodyear name on both sides. Montague fled the county a month ago after posting a $400 cash bond.
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Earl M. Montague
Denver
Goodyear Rubber Tire Company
Goodyear
Montague
Lyons Bound Over On Assault and Concealed Weapon Charge
Danny Lyons faced a preliminary hearing in county court on charges of assault to commit great bodily injury and possessing a concealed weapon. Judge L A Berry presided. Lyons was bound over to the district court on a five hundred dollar bond after no defense evidence was offered. William King testified Lyons drew a pistol during a May 17 confrontation near Box Butte avenue, with witnesses Frank Wilson and Hal Reardon corroborating the event.
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Danny Lyons
William King
L. A. Berry
Lee Hasye
H. Boyd
Lyons
Banda
Box Butte
Martin
Ed Reardon
Frank Wilson
King
Hal Reardon
Boyd
District Court
Decoration Day Observance Planned in Alliance Cemetery
Decoration Day activities are set for Tuesday afternoon May 30 at Greenwood cemetery in Alliance weather permitting If rain forces a change the program moves to the Imperial theatre Veterans from Civil War and Spanish American units organize the event Cars will transport attendees Events include performances by the Alliance band glee clubs and several addresses by representatives of the United Spanish War Veterans Grand Army of the Republic and Womens Relief Corps A Boy Scouts grave decoration and a firing squad from U S W V complete the program.
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Herald
Alliance
Greenwood Cemetery
Imperial Theatre
America
Allance Band
H. J. Youne
Glee Club
Sone—Glee Club
Wm. Carson Shaw
United Spanish War Veterans
Jack B. Miller
Music—Alliance
Grand Army of the Republic
J. B. Carns
Women's Relief Corps
A. A. Layton
Graves
Boy Scouts
Rev
McIntyre
U. 8
W. V
Alliance High School Graduates Week of Exercises
Alliance high school marks commencement week with Senior Day events, baccalaureate at Phelan Opera House, and a class day program at the high school. Alumni banquet at Alliance hotel tonight features toasts and music. Friday sees graduation exercises at the Opera House with Crone of Hastings delivering the address.
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Alliance High School
Dunlap Bridge
Alliance Hotel
Paul and
Carl Thomas
Ha Renewold
Lee Basye
Phelan Opera House
Holsten’s
Eat St. B. Crone
Hastings Ee
Previld Cole Ee
Piaye Inn Th Open ih Opening ety si Ss
City park playground opens under park supervisor Prof Crawford this June. Children will receive supervised play with new equipment and games taught at scheduled hours 8 30 to 11 30 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 39 except Sundays and Saturday afternoons. Mothers urged to dress children in old clothes.
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City Park
Crawford
Additon
Alliance
Post M. T. P. A. Members Present Wedding Gifts
Alliance group Post M. T. P. A. presents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson knives and forks and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O Connor a handsome picture. Both young men are popular post members.
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Post M. T. P. A
Alliance
Lloyd Johnson
Joseph O'Connor
The
Post
Calendar of Events for Herald Readers
Decoration Day program at Greenwood Cemetery on May 28. Wortham Shows and Carnival at Alliance June 10. Annual Stockmen's Convention June 20 and 21. National holiday celebration at Alliance July 4. Box Butte County Fair at Alliance September 27 to 29.
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Greenwood Cemetery
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M. Montague
Helioved
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