Violent Death of Two Burlington Brakemen
In Alliance two brakemen died in separate incidents within 40 hours. Clyde O Lanam thirty eight of Alliance died at Ellsworth after being crushed between an engine tender and a boxcar. Frank La Riviere twenty two was killed near Dunning when a bridge struck his head as he hung onto a boxcar. his body fell into the river. Lanam leaves a family and has funeral arrangements in Mitchell after services in Alliance. La Riviere’s funeral will be in Lincoln with services at Holy Rosary Church.
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Alliance
Burlington
Clyde O
Lanam
Ellsworth
Frank la Riviere
Dunning
E. W. Mayfield
Jack Kennedy
Lakeside
Clyde O. Lanam
Litchfield
John Wiker
Mitchell
Theo Vandeventer
Denver
Episcopal Church
J. J. Dixon
Masons
The
Elks and the Odd Fellows
Frank Roberts
Young la Riviere
Lincoln
Miller Undertaking
Holy Rosary Catholic
la Riviere
L. P. la Riviere
Emergon Avenue
Cops Track Suspect In Car Theft From Local Garage
A warrant was issued for a suspect believed to have stolen a new Reo from the A. H. Jones company garage about ten days ago. Police say he may head toward the Pacific coast and have alerted officers to watch for him.
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Reo
A. H. Jones Company
Pacific Coast
Hemingford duo visits Alliance on business
P. J. Michael and A. M. Miller of Hemingford were in Alliance on Saturday for business purposes, traveling by bus and taking care of local matters.
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P. J. Michael and
A. M. Miller
Hemingford
Sethman Generator Folks Back Again
Representatives from the Sethman Generator and Electric Co of Denver spoke to the Ang Wor chamber of commerce at the Alliance hotel Palm Room on Monday evening. B. Christian said the company would post a surety bond to indemnify the city and would rewind the smallest generator to double kilowatts at the switchboard with equal or less fuel use, estimated cost about 3000 dollars.
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Denver
A E Chamber of Commerce
Ang Wor
Alliance
Glen Ellison to Sing at Alliance Imperial Theatre
A prominent baritone, Glen Ellison, will perform a concert at the Imperial Theatre in Alliance on September 24. Ellison has sung grand opera principal roles in England and Australia and enjoys an international reputation for his warm stage presence and uplifting songs.
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Alliance
Glen Ellison
Imperial Theatre
Ellison
England
Australia
Mr. Ellison
Judge Tash Takes A Short Vacation
County Judge Ira E. Tash departs on an unplanned trip as no cases are scheduled for a week. He plans to return to Alliance in about a week then attend a juvenile court officials convention in Omaha and may visit Mason City, Iowa and Muskegon before resuming duties.
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County Ji
Ste
Omaha
Nebraska
Mason City
Iowa
Muskegon
Mich
Alliance
Alliance team wins at Hemingford in long 13 inning game
The Alliance baseball team defeated Hemingford 4 to 2 at Hemingford grounds last Sunday afternoon in a highly contested game that stretched thirteen innings. Fenning pitched well with thirteen strikeouts and four hits allowed, while Rupe Walker fanned sixteen over six hits. The Alliance next faces Scottsbluff at Hemingford during the festival.
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Alliance
Hemingford
Schlack
Griffis
Edwards
Fenning
Rupe Walker
Scotts Bluff
Scottsbluff
Ganper
Annual Meeting of Phi Assn Plans in Alliance
The Potash highway association schedules an October gathering in Alliance at Lowry and Henry roof garden. Delegations from Grand Island to Hot Springs expected as road work progresses toward Broken Bow and Alliance. Secretary Lloyd C. Thomas warns locals to support the highway, citing potential traffic and a $20,000 monthly tourism impact.
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Alliance
Allenee
Broken Bow Sometiig
Anselmo
Broken Bow
Lowry & Henry
Grand Island
Hot Springs
Lloyd C. Thomas
Alliance Ind
Omaha Automobile Club
In Favor of Taylor for Night Police
Chief Reed plans to appoint Nora Taylor former chief as night cop unless the council objects. Taylor is praised as fearless and conscientious. The piece notes desire for an extra night officer in Alliance and argues a few strong officers beat several mediocre ones in policing large areas.
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Reed
Nora Taylor
Taylor
Alliance
Weaver outlines Nebraska amendments for September vote
Weaver of Alliance explains the 41 proposed constitutional amendments drafted by the 1875 convention. He notes separate votes on each measure and urges voters to study all provisions, including a five sixths verdict, language official English, budget system, pardons board, and districting for legislature, with impact on taxes, elections, courts, and state administration.
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Weaver
Falla City
Prea
Lincoln
Alliance
Nebraska
al- Hanee Chamber of Commerce
Alliance Hotel
HM. H. Hewitt
Hewett
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
The
Herald
Board of Pardons
Supreme Court
Lhree
Board of Regents
State University
Cone
Lancaster
Douglas
Senate
Railway Commission
Prohibition Leader Urges Unity to Preserve Dry Victory
Dr. C. F. Swift of Philadelphia spoke at Pirev Baptist Church on Sunday evening urging all city churches to unite in enforcing prohibition. He argued America must lead a world wide dry campaign and prevent a return of wine and beer. An appeal for funds closed the address.
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C. F. Swift
Philadelphia
Anti-Snioon League
Pirev Baptist Church
Colossanl
Uncle Sam
America
England
Swift
League
Alliance Auto Trip to Crawford Tri State Fair
Secretary J. W. Guthrie of the chamber of commerce says the Alliance excursion to the Crawford Tri State fair on Thursday will depart by auto rather than train. About twenty cars are pledged. Riders should bring basket lunches and stop for lunch at a creek before entering Crawford. A delegation to Hemingford for Spud Day may also be arranged.
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J. W. Guthrie
Chamber of Commerce
Alliance
Crawford Tri-State Fair
Creek
Crawford
Hemingford
Open Season on Ducks Begins September 16
The duck and waterfowl season opens September 16 and runs through December 31. State secretary Leo Stuler provides dates for various species and license fees, with limits on daily takes and penalties for unlawful hunting and fishing.
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Serdhilla
Leo Stuler
Box Car Thieves In Jail After Freight-Theft Incident
Three young men are in city and county jails on charges of stealing shoes from a freight car on train 109 Monday. Clarence Mason and Leon Inman were arrested at Burlington station. a third suspect was detained after confessions. Shoes found near them at the station led to the case and a third pair surrendered by Paul Sharp. A complaint has been filed and a hearing date is not yet set.
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Clarence Mason
Leon Inman
Reed
Burlington
Alliance
Ave
Paul Sharp
Sharp
Wanted Girl for General House Work
Classified notice seeking a girl for general house work with good wages. No further details available in readable text.
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Clyde O, Lanam
Frank la Hiviere
Sethman
Judge Tash
PHI Assn
Constitutional Convention
Miunting
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