Dooley Siding Tragedy Kills Burlington Brakeman
George T. Bradford about 21, a Burlington brakeman, was killed at Dooley siding near Crawford when sleeper on tracks was struck by Passenger train No. 42. Engineer A. E. Nelson saw the danger too late. five cars passed over the body. Bradford shipped to Brighton Colorado for burial after preparation in Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Bradford
Burlington
Dooley Siding
Crawford
Young Bradford
Alliance
Dooley
A. E. Nelson
Brighton
Colorado
Bloody Battle After Mexican Quarrel at Railroad Yards
Three Mexicans armed and fighting at railroad yards left a man with a deep face wound and gunfire near a foreman and his nine year old daughter. Antonio Serbantez, jailed on $2000 bond, says bad blood with Higinia Trancisco and Juan Lopez sparked the clash. Francisco remains hospitalized while the other assailant fled by freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Serbantez
Higinia Trancisco
Juan Lopez
Antonio
Trancisco
A. Groce
Francisco
Alliance to host new implement firm at Laramie corner
Messrs. Fred W. Melick of Hemingford and E. T. Redman of Scottsbluff form a partnership to open a farm and ranch equipment business at the corner of Second Street and Laramie Avenue in Alliance. The former Palace livery stable building is being remodeled into a convenient, comfortable shop with full repair services. Both men are experienced dealers and expect to attract a lucrative patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Melick
Hemingford
E. T. Redman
Scottsbluff
Second Street
Laramie Avenue
Palace Livery and Sale
Fragmentary civic counsel amid chaotic prose
The text offers scattered advice on public office, leadership and responsibility, warning that criticism is easier than action and urging humility, accountability, and practical effort while noting confusion and vague guidance in meeting discussions.
Government Continues Sale of Surplus Foodstuffs
The government plans continued sale of surplus foods from army depots to individuals and by catalogs starting September 25. Nebraska, North and South Dakota buyers are served from Omaha, while Wyoming, Utah and Colorado buyers are served from Denver. No sales limit is set. price lists and catalogs will be distributed by The Herald on request.
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Municipalithee
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Omaha
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Denver
Alliance
Rodgers
Community Club
Herald
Salvation Army Speaker Miss Porter to Address Alliance
Miss Porter of the Salvation Army will speak at the Imperial theatre in Alliance Friday evening after the picture show. A former newspaper worker before the war she went to the battlefields to aid relief efforts and will discuss war relief hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Porter
Salvation Army
France
Imperial Theatre
New Railroad Men Lodge Elects Yearly Officers
Box Butte lodge No 244 Switchmen's Union of America held its first meeting at Reddish hall. Officers elected for the year include President C R Clark Vice president H F Kaps Recording Secretary C W Blanchard Chaplain C E Ray Treasurer Clyde Miller Conductor M Voyle Guard Ed King Musician C C Kerbel. The lodge affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and meets first Tuesday at 9:00 am and third Tuesday at 8:00 am locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box Butte
Switchmen's Union of America
Alliance
Reddish Hall
C. R. Clark
H. F. Kaps
C. W. Blanchard
C. E. Ray
Clyde Miller
Miller sells farm lands near city to two buyers
J. M. Miller of the Alliance hotel sold a quarter section west of the city for 100 per acre to J. E. Wilson and then bought 640 acres three miles northwest at 70 per acre. He plans a poultry dairy and truck farm with some hogs for pork supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Miller
Alliance Hotel
J. E. Wilson
Wilson
Base Ball Benefit Game Slated At Fair Grounds
A 51 000 crowd is expected at Alliance fair grounds next Sunday afternoon for a baseball game featuring the same Labor Day players and one substitute per side. Frank Newhouse of the Denver Post will umpire, aiming to assure fairness and lively play. The game starts at 3 00 pm with Gravind rules in effect and all supporters urged to attend to back the home team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Han
Frank Newhouse
Denver Post
Newhouse
Casper
Wyoming
Inetius
Pep Hite
Fair Grounds
Alliance Telco to Publish Updated Phone Directory
The Alliance branch of the Nebraska Telephone Company will issue a new telephone directory with a different style for convenience. The Herald office will print the directory, and it should be ready for distribution within a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Nebraska Telephone Company
Herald Office
New Manager Appointed at Alliance Hotel and Cafe
W. D. Cleland of Kansas City becomes the new assistant to J. M. Miller at the Alliance hotel and cafe. He brings experience from managing a Kansas City chain of eating houses and railroad dining syndicate work. Cleland will oversee hotel and cafe operations during Miller’s absence. Mrs. Cleland also joins the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cleland
Kansas City
J. M. Miller
Alliance Hotel and Cafe
Alliance
Cleland
Miller
Hord Potash to Rebuild Lakeside Plant after Fire
Reports from Allance indicate the Hord potash plant at Lakeside damaged by fire will be rebuilt soon. Most rival firms have resumed operations, and the Hord facility was nearly ready when the disaster occurred. The new plant is expected to be smaller but construction will begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-lance
Hord
Lakeside
Former Alliance Citizen Passes Away at Hyannis
Mrs. M. Sears former Alliance resident died early last Sunday at her Hyannis Nebraska home at age 63. She lived in Alliance about fifteen years and is survived by Clyde Phillips Canon City Colorado and Carl Cornwell of Pred. Her health had been poor for months and the death came as a shock to friends. Rev H E Wright retired Methodist pastor left for Blair Nebraska to take charge there after serving Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sears
Alliance
Hyannis
Nebraska
Clyde Phillips
Canon City
Colorado
Carl Cornwell
H. E. Wright
Blair
Aviator Copsey Tours Alliance In Plane Exhibition
Robert Copney head of the Midway Air Navigation Co of Lincoln visited Alliance with pilot Clarence Schaefer. They flew the single plane from Sidney to Alliance, giving rides as part of the Cheyenne county fair program. Copsey notes aircraft safety and predicts cross country travel becoming common within years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Robert Copney
Rawmenan Py
A. Coperey
LWO Veiury
Aviation Corp
United Sint.arny
Kelly Field
No. 2
Sidney
Hoveoci
Lincoln
Eix Houra
Cheyenne County
Ailance
New Law Makes Spud Grading Necessary Now
Nebraska passes a law requiring every carload or part carload shipment of potatoes to be inspected and graded before shipping. The state inspector, with university input, will appoint assistants in Alliance and Hemingford to enforce the schedule, aiming to reduce losses and disputes in potato trade.
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Nebraska
U. S. Food Administration
George A. Williams
Howard
The
State University
Alliance
Helmingford
A. H. Groves
Groves
Yale
Birdsall
Berean
Letan
Hemingford
Peter Jensen
Alliance Community Club Praised by The Herald
The Herald proclaims satisfaction with the Alliance Community Club's leadership and conduct. It commends nine director members and the recently elected secretary, praising their patriotic service and urging support amid questions from a critics.
Pyle Company Repaints Alliance Standpipe With Advanced Coating
D W Pyle Company's crew overhauls the Alliance water reservoir known as the standpipe. The process uses a specially prepared paint to resist rust and mineral content, extending the standpipe’s good condition. The project includes interior and exterior treatment with night operation lighting.
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Pyle Company
Pyle
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Great Western Sugar Company
Colorado
Billings
Montana
Wyomine
M fall bound over to district court in morrill county case
Lee McFall was bound over to the district court after a Tuesday preliminary hearing in Bridgeport. The charge stems from a shot that injured John Pepples hand at the McFall ranch Morrill county. Witnesses from Alliance including Dr C E Slagle John Pepples C A Laing Clarence Jones and George Stafford testified the injury came from a gunshot not a lamp explosion. Bond set at 5000 pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McFall
John Pepples
Bridgeport
Alliance
C. Eb, Slagle
John Pepplea
C. A. Laing
Clarence Jones
Geo. Stafford
McFall Ranch
Morrill Coun
Wyoming Northeastern Oil Company Forms Million Dollar Venture
A group of 18 from Nebraska and Wyoming gathered in Alliance to organize the Wyoming Northeastern Oil Company with 1 000 000 capital. HQ at Alliance with 13 000 acres in four Wyoming fields including Mule Creek foothills and Cheyenne river area. Directors include A Bald and C M Looney with A M Miller as treasurer. early drilling and promising wells, including a 250 barrel per day discovery, underway amid rising activity and expert geologist endorsements.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Truesday
Toomie Bald Tnvestuyent
Alliance
With
Gerling
Lincoln
Initha
Wyoming Oields
Chas
F. Gruenig
F. T. Morrison
Oweha
A. M. Miller
P. J. Michael
Hemingford
O. W. Gardner
Gering
North Platte Valley
F. A. Bald
Lloyd C. Thomas
R. M. Baker
C. M. Looney
A. Bald
M. Looney
Mule Creek
Edgemont
Ohio
Midwest
Ohio Oll Company
COMED
Cheyenne River
Geologiete
Wheeler Defeats Greene in Three Falls at Imperial
A. B. Wheeler won two falls to none against BB C Greene in a Tuesday evening match at the Imperial theatre after Greene captured the first fall in about twenty five minutes of fast wrestling. Wheeler, the heavier fireman from Burlington, then used a hammerlock to take the second and third falls. Greene weakened under pressure in the second. A Wheeler versus Steve Cannon match at the Imperial is anticipated in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Wheeler
Imperial Theatre
BB. C. Greene
Inter
Wheeler
Alow
Creeche Waa
Buriington
Steve Cannon
Focal
Imperial
Cannon
Alliance Owned Pacers Two Firsts At Mitchell Races
Litton Jr the fleet pacer owned by Frank Shreve of Al ligne won two first money at Mitchell races last week. The three year old drew knee injury earlier but impressed horsemen and spectators. He is entered this week at the Tri State Fair Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litton Jr
Frank Shreve
Alligne
Litton Wags
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NEW Implement Firm
Corner Second
Laramie
Nebraska, North and
NEW Railroad Men's Lodge
Angora Alliance Matocre
Alliance Pair Grounds
Me. Phank W. Newhouse
Hord Potash Company
Mabe
Lincols
LEX Hocns
Alliance Man
Pilot
Ed Threlt
Alliances
Alliance Community Club
Airectore
Herr Pot
Lin
bin Hoard
Pyle CO
New Top
Piaced
Af Dob
M’fall
District Court
Million Dollar Oil Company
Greene Rem
PACER
Mitchell
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