Wilson Replies Within Hours To German Peace Note
President Wilson answered the latest German note in eleven hours, stating no armistice unless terms prevent renewal of hostilities. He says any peace must be enforceable by the United States and its allied powers, and forwards the matter to allied governments for transmission to Berlin.
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Wilson
Washington
Berlin
Germany
Department of State
Congress of the United States
Reichstag
United States
Organizing For War Activites Elect Local Officers
At a Scottsbluff meeting last week United War Activities officers for the district were elected along with county officers for seven counties including Box Butte and Scottsbluff. Warrick named president with J C Morrow as vice president and Harvey Sams as secretary treasurer. County directors appointed include I E Tash for Y M C A Mrs Lloyd Thomas for YWCA Mrs C C Smith for Library Association John Guthrie for K of C and A G Isaacson for the Hebrew Association. Directors to meet to select a county chairman.
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Scottsbluff
United War Activities Organization
Box Butte
Warrick
J. C. Morrow
Harvey Sams
I. E. Tash
Lloyd Thomas
W. A
C. C. Smith
Library Association
John Guthrie
K. of C
A. G. Isaacson
Hebrew Association
Frank Smith Arrested in Nebraska Home Burglary Case
Frank Smith was arrested late Wednesday by Sheriff Cox for breaking into a trunk at the Nebraska home of Mrs. Selma Richardson, who died recently. The trunk held $30, Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps and an 800 certificate. money and items were found on Smith, who claimed Mrs. Richardson gave him money to buy items while he was intoxicated at the time of arrest.
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Frank Smith
Cox
Selma Richardson
Cold Wave Predicted With Snow Overnight
Weather forecasts indicate a cold wave and possible snow across the section tonight. Many expect the chill to curb the flu epidemic and bring welcome relief.
Skeletons Unearthed at 723 Laramie Avenue
Two human skeletons were found six feet underground at 723 Laramie Avenue while digging for a gasoline tank. S. A. Carr and J. A. Luttrell reported the discovery after finding two skulls and several large teeth. Sheriff Cox took custody of the remains at the courthouse.
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Laramie Avenue
Carr
Laramile Avenue
S. A. Carr
J. A. Luttrell
Alliance
Belgium
Alliance Auto Distributing Point Planned in Alliance
Alliance plans a three story fireproof brick building to house the A H Jones Company as a general distributor for Reo automobiles and trucks Stewart trucks and Cleveland tractors. The Alliance branch will serve western Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming and Colorado with a new 50 000 to 65 000 building to mirror the Omaha and will occupy the former Alliance Auto Supply Company site on West Third Street. I L Keith general manager arrives with Mrs Keith and they rent 915 Box Butte avenue as Lloyd Thomas serves in the army.
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Alliance
A. H. Jones Company
Lincoln
Omaha
Hastings
Reo
Stewart Trucks
Cleveland
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Alliance Auto Supply Company
West Third Street
I. L. Keith
Alliance Branch
City
Keith
Lloyd C. Thomas
Box Butte Avenue
Lloyd
Town Clock Installed By Banking Institution
The First National Bank of Alliance Nebraska has installed a front facing clock on its banking house. The clock is readable from both directions in the business district and chimes at quarter hour intervals. The four quarter chimes, eight for half, twelve for three quarters, and a full hour note the time clearly. It is the first of its kind in the state section and serves as a symbol of progress and civic convenience.
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First National Bank of Alliance
Nebraska
Simon Pitts Given Life Term in Penn
Simon Pitts, one of the colored men who shot and killed Ray Wilson, a young Lisco farmer, on Friday night, September 20, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Westover at a special session of the district court. Pitts, picked up the next morning by Sheriff Cox, initially claimed innocence but admitted participation, implicating another elusive suspect. Clarence Darrah and William Dunbar received one to ten year sentences for robbing the E. G. Laing clothing store. Sheriff Cox plans to move the trio to Lincoln for their terms.
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Simon Pitts
Ray Wilson
Lisco
Weatover
District Court
Pitts
Cox
Wilson
Burlington Depot
Second Street
Phillips
Pts
Clarence Darrah
William Dunbar
Westover
E. G. Laing
Penn
Lincoln
Red Cross Seeks Pneumonia Jacket Recipients
The Red Cross ladies have prepared pneumonia jackets and urge those in need to contact Mrs. Harry Gantz to receive a jacket.
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Red Cross Ladies
Red Cross
Harry Gantz
Box Butte County Over the Top in Fourth Liberty Loan
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive closed with Box Butte County subscriptions just over 515000, about 27000 over the goal. Burlington workers in the county subscribed more than 75000, and the Council of Defense will check pledge cards and call out shortages to ensure full quotas are met ahead of the upcoming Fifth Liberty Loan drive planned for March or April.
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BOX Butte County
Liberty
Burlington
Council of Defense
Tas
Burlington Brakeman Dies from Injuries
G. D. Fairfield a Burlington brakeman injured near Weir last Friday morning died at his home in this city about 11 oclock. The accident, while he served as flagman with a wrecking crew, involved a backing train. He was rushed to Mason City, Iowa for burial with his wife at his side.
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G. D. Fairfield
Burlington
Weir
This Ciy
Masonity
Iowa
Flu Epidemic Halts City Military Call
W C Mounts, chairman of the local exemption board, received a Lincoln headquarters message cancelling the call of forty two men scheduled to leave between the 21st and 26th of the month due to a rising influenza epidemic. The notice gave no alternate date, only that further instructions would follow. It is believed the call will occur in the first week of November.
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W. C. Mounts
Lincoln
Influenza Deaths Decline After Week of High Toll
City reports nineteen influenza deaths in seven days with a peak of four on Tuesday. Health officials impose curfews and business closures, require phone orders, and display red influenza keep out signs. Home Guards monitor crowds as eighteen deaths occur in Gordon and 800 cases of flu among 1,400 residents. Names and ages of nineteen victims listed, including Walter P. Peterson and Frances Boffer.
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Bellwood
Mabel McCoy
Mitchell
Board of Health
Alliance
Gordon
Walter P. Peterson
Ft. Omaha
Sam
Frances Boffer
Selma Richardson
Gettysburg
Merle Leland Pyle
Toluca
Ervin Fred Poffenberger
Yellowstone Avenue
Home Guards Fortify Alliance Against Flu Epidemic
Box Butte Home Guard led by Captain Roy Strong performs police duties during quarantine. Uniformed guards patrol downtown Alliance blocks and key locations to prevent crowds and protect public health, aiding officials and assisting at funerals while civilians cooperate.
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Box Butte
Alliance
Mrs Elva Lamb Dies of Influenza Near Alliance
Mrs Elva Lamb aged 25 died Wednesday evening from influenza on a farm 30 miles south of Alliance. She had married on August 1 and was the only daughter of Mrs Peer. Her father, a well known early settler, is among the old time ranchers. Burial will be in this city tomorrow.
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Elva Lamb
Alliance
Peer
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Kaiser
Nebraska House
Eetablish
Banking
Willam Dunbar
Clarence Dartah
Burlington Railroad
Alliance Efficient
Nebraska State Department OF Health
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