Alliance census clash over recount dispute clarified by bureau letter
The Census Bureau confirms 1 041 names on official returns do not appear on Alliance Chamber of Commerce lists, while 1 235 names on the chamber list are absent from official records. Officials say the net difference is 194, not 533, and no further investigation is needed. The note cites Alliance population growth since 1910 and warns that the chamber canvass missed many official enumerations. Red Cross notes ex soldiers may seek travel pay and other benefits at the Alliance office, which may soon close.
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Alliance
Washington
Nebraska
W. St. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Stewart
Census Bureau
J W. Guthrie
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Neb
Josephine Ganson
Red Cross Home Service Bureau
Court House
Home Service Bureau
Arthur G. Wray Addresses York Audience in Reform Drive
Arthur G. Wray of York, a no party gubernatorial candidate, spoke at Reddish Hall to an enthusiastic audience. He left Alliance Thursday morning after a day of interviews with voters.
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Arthur G. Wray
York
Partisan League
Reddish Hall
Wray
Alliance
Volvrs
Presbyterian Men Form Brotherhood at Alliance Hotel Banquet
A banquet of Presbyterian church men at the Alliance hotel Thursday evening formed a new men’s organization. Otto Zanigow was elected president with F. C. Prince as vice president Edwin Burr secretary and J H Vance treasurer The next meeting is set for October 19 Dr Kearns outlined three core activities fellowship religious life and civic outreach with other men’s groups.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Alliance Hotel
Glen Miller
Board of Trustees
Dr. Taylor
Western
W. H. Kearns
Omaha
Messrs. Prince
Rhein
Burr
Zamzow
Overman
Otto Zanigow
F.C Prince
Edwin Burr
J. H. Vance
Dr. Kearns
Men's Brotherhood
Kearns
League of Women Voters Straw Vote in City Meeting
The League of Women Voters held a gathering at Mrs. F. M. Phelps home with strong turnout. After papers on carnival impact and discussions, members gave reasons for their choices and a straw vote was taken with Harding eight votes Cox four votes and Watkins four or fewer. A pre election meeting will discuss state candidates.
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League of Women Voters
F. M. Phelps
J. J. Vance
Harding
Cox
Watkins
Hunter’s car in sand injures Gale Overstreet
During a Sunday hunting trip Gale Overstreet and four others were marooned when their vehicle stalled near the Reeves place. While three men pushed the car Overstreet tripped on a post, his hand caught in a wheel, severing two fingers which were treated at Antioch before the party continued.
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Gale Overstreet
George D. Darling
Ed Bishop
George Dorn
Reeves Place
Overstreet
Antioch
Boilermakers Walk Out Over Turntable Dispute
About seventy boilermakers at Alliance shops walked out Thursday morning over who should install a new turntable due to rivet work. They returned to work at 11 am Tuesday after a conference led by Lincoln's Troop with local union officials and the boilermakers. The settlement assigns the turntable installation to the maintenance of way crew with promises of no company discrimination and future disputes to be handled by the grievance committee.
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Alliance
Way
Motive Power Troop of
Lincoln
Reese
Boilermakers' Union
Kansas City
Alliance Delegation Hears Harding In Omaha
W R Harper returns from Omaha after hearing Senator Harding address the Alliance delegation including Dr C E Slagle E H Boyd Hugh Beall Charles Brittan Jay Walker Earl Mallory Chase Feagins and Dr J P Maxfield. Harding spoke against a league of nations with or without reservations urged gentleness to radicals and backed a 100 percent efficiency tied wage standard.
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W. R. Harper
Omaha
Senator Harding
Alliance
C. E. Slagle
E. H. Boyd
Hugh Beall
Charles Brittan
Jay Walker
Earl Mallory
Chase Feagins
J. P. Maxfield
Harding
Union Station
Fontenelle Hotel
League of Nations
Hontenelle
Harper
Dr. Slagle
Nation
R. B. Howell
Paving Work May Extend Despite Cold Weather
Contractors plan to continue paving as long as materials arrive and weather allows. Concrete pouring for districts three through seven nears completion with ornamental parking spaces in the last four. Some brick supply delays persist, but officials hope brick arrival will enable finishing before snow.
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Sixth Street
Man of Mystery Bobs Up Again In Odd Happenings
The article recounts the notorious “man of mystery” blamed for misdeeds from bootlegging to lure of skating rinks. During last Saturday’s incident a waycar interior looked wrecked after a carload of brakemen Shay and Musselman faced theft charges. The court, led by Judge Tash, acquitted the pair citing lack of proof and questioned the motive behind the investigation.
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Enitch
John Shay
Norman C. Musselman
Sheriff's Force
T. J. Smith
Burlington
Clyde Lang
John Bayer
J. W. Ellis
Tash
Potato Inspectors to Meet in Alliance
Potat o inspectors for this district have been called to meet in Alliance on October 15. The acting chief of the state bureau of markets will be present to issue complete instructions on potato grading. Weather may cause a temporary decline in market. shippers are advised to limit shipments. Prices recently have been strong with No 2 Triumphs at 1.65 per cwt and No 1 Ohios at around 1.90, about 30% above market.
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State Bureau of Markets
Potato Exchange
Highway meeting draws big boost for Lincoln to Black Hills route
Alliance chamber secretary J W Guthrie and Potash highway secretary Lloyd C Thomas report widespread interest from towns along the proposed Lincoln highway to the Black Hills. Delegations will attend Alliance's Potash highway association meeting on October 14 with a banquet and speakers. Broadwater Community club secretary G R Harris confirms support and plans to send a delegation.
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J. W. Guthrie
Alliance Chamber of Commeres
Lloyd C. Thomas
Potash Highway Association
Lincoln Highway
Alliance
Lowry & Henry
Broadwater Community Club
G. R. Harries
Black Hill
Broadwater
Ee Salem
Shepard Iverson Note Settled In County Court
Bernard D. Shepard sued J. D. Iverson on a $150 note with two years of accrued interest. Iverson settled by paying $180.65 to cover note and interest in full before trial.
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Bernard D. Shepard
J. D. Iverson
Nebraska Telephone Rate Hike Sparks City Franchise Battle
The Alliance council debates a new franchise for the Nebraska Telephone Co as it weighs a ten percent rate increase. Officials warn higher costs strain service while the railway commission reviews the filing and notes labor and material costs rose sharply since 1914. The Herald publishes the commission letter outlining the request and justifications.
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Railway Commission
Nebraska Telephone Company
Rodgers
Herald
Alliance
Jary
State Railway Commission
Lyons Accepts Manager Post at Golden Rule Store
H Lyons formerly with The Famous takes charge of the men s furnishings department at the new Golden Rule store. He began duties recently and is popular with Alliance acquaintances, expected to be a strong addition to the sales staff.
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H. Lyons
Famous
New Golden Rule
Alliance
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Harry Beans
Lang
Ellis
Frank
Rowe
Paul Jesse
O. B. Adkina
Ingiiever Beans
Jesse
Adkins
Box Butte County
Alliance Herald
the Herald
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