City Manager Presents Insurance Findings For Alliance
City Manager Kemmish concludes that Alliance fire department current setup benefits insurers by lowering risk. He warns that further changes to gain a lower classification would cost the city three dollars to save one dollar in premiums. A 1920 Alliance premium total and potential $1,403 yearly reduction are shown if a reclassification to three and one half is adopted.
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Kemmish
Alliance
Kemmisho
Nebraska Bureau of Inspection
State Bureau
Kemwish
Nebraska Inspection Bureau
H. J. Lanktree
Recommendations for Waterworks Improvements and Equipment
The bureau proposes three of fifteen options on water system upgrades including complete records, valve maintenance, and hydrant additions. Proposals cover valve inspection, replacing 4 inch pipe, connecting dead ends, and adding two chemical and ladder trucks with on duty drivers.
Laborer Dies in Bunk Car Fire in Alliance Yard
Jack Stankowitz, a 21 year old Burlington laborer, died in a bunk car fire at 2 30 am as three bunk cars burned in Alliance yards. Several others escaped, most workers were Mexican. Firemen put out the blaze. origin unclear with theories of hoboes or possible foul play. Stankowitz found face down under a bed, likely suffocated. body sent to Miller Mortuary. He had recently arrived in Alliance and had no known relatives.
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Jack Stankowitz
Burlington
Alliance Aids
Stankowitz
Burlington Fire Department
Miller Mortuary
Alliance
Haif
Prairie Fire Conquered by Many Workers
Four hundred volunteer firefighters plus Burlington and Alliance teams battled a three hour prairie fire in Snake Creek valley near Alliance. Wind-driven flames burned hay land and stacks, but a stone-walled yard saved L. J. Schill’s dairy home as rescuers saved a Studebaker carrying two women and several children. Cooperation with railway crews and local settlers proved crucial.
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Snake Creek Valley
Alliance
Fred Gurley
Burlington
Railroad
Volunteer Fire Department
Farmers and Ranchers
Denver
L. J. Schill
Studebaker
Last Rosetta Case Continued a Week by County Judge
The State of Nebraska versus Harry and Minnie Rosetta was continued for one week by County Judge Tash. County Attorney Lee Basye requested the delay due to legal business in Omaha. This is the second charge against the Rosettas, tied to the Rodgers rooming house and intoxicating liquor sales. Charles Sanford, a state agent, testified strongly in prior county court actions. Mr and Mrs A J Welsh departed for a two week Michigan trip via St Louis and other stops.
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State of
Nebraska
Harry and
Minnie
Rosetta CIA
Tash
Lee Basye
Omaha
Charles Sanford
Charles Brittan
Ree State Bank
Bennett
Oata
Arkansas
George P. Ehrhardt Burlington Brakeman Dies in Alliance
George Peter Ehrhardt thirty nine years old died at St Joseph hospital after typhoid and complications. He lived in Alliance five years and was not a Burlington employee here. Remains go to Shelbyville Missouri with sister Mrs Christine. Also noted Will Johnson was re elected secretary of the city library board at the Alliance city council meeting.
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George Peter Ehrhardt
St. Joseph Hospital
Miller
Shelbyville
C. H. Christine
Christine
Alliance
Ehrhardt
Burlington
The
Elka
Will Johnson
Alliance City Council
Henry Hier of Antioch Ties Alliance on Friday
Henry Hier of Antioch was in Alli ance on business Friday morning.
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Henry Hier
Antioch
Farmer Favors Supervisor Plan For Box Butte
Calvin J. Leis of Liberty precinct urges adoption of the township supervisor plan to replace the three-commissioner system in Box Butte county. He argues it would prevent graft, ensure road work across all precincts, and reflect voter will more broadly. Local debate notes past road favoritism and cites experiences in Adams, York, and Holt counties with the supervisor system. The article also explains legal hurdles and timing for any ballot measure.
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Alliance
Calvin J. Leis
Liberty
Leis
Carrell
Hemingford
Liberty Precinct
Box Butte County
Aystem
Lois
Mr. Leis
The
Herald
Lana
Adams County
York County
Holt County
Alliance Grants Franchise to Bell Telephone After Long Talks
A city council and City Manager Kemmish approve a franchise for Lee Northwestern Bell Telephone in Alliance Nebraska after over two years of delay and debate. The agreement protects city interests while enabling rapid network extensions and improved facilities for patrons.
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Omaha
Neb
Alliance
Lee Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Kemmish
Ala
Anon
Arkansan in Alliance Seeks Missing Relative Body
Joe Taylor of Rushing Arkansas arrived in Alliance to identify a body found in a Birdsell coal car. LeRoy Bennett, allegedly killed during a fare dispute, was determined to be his brother in law after dental and physical marks matched. The corpse was prepared for shipment to Rushing and funds were allocated for burial and legal costs.
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Joe Taylor
Rushing
Ark
Alliance
Oma
Mission
LeRoy Bennett
Birdsell
Bennett
Cushman
Moat
Hely
Mr. Taylor
J. W. Miller
Nett
Taylor
Weather Outlook for Alliance and Vicinity
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions tonight and cooler Saturday afternoon. The forecast covers Alliance and surrounding area with a mild to warm trend and no precipitation expected.
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Alliance and Vicinity
County Road Authority and State Aid Roads
The county commissioners hold sole authority to designate and construct county roads. State aid roads cannot be built against the protests of a sizable county population, but residents have no influence over county road fund expenditures.
Farley Lecture Makes Big Hit in Kearney
Mrs. Lloyd C. Thomas reports a telegram from Mrs. Esther K. of Kearney stating the W H Farley lecture drew five hundred business men and employees to see a National Cash Register film. The telegram says the film has exceptional merit and the accompanying lecture is worth unanimous business support. Farley will lecture in Alliance on Monday October 10 under the alliance chamber of commerce.
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Lloyd C. Thomas
Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Esther
Kearney
Farley
Alliance
Gift Shop to Open Above Alliance Shoe Store
Alliance Women announce a Gift Shop to open soon above the Alliance Shoe Store. Proprietresses Mrs Lloyd Thomas and Mrs George Milburn say stamping, crochet cottons, embroidery threads and novelties will be offered at reasonable prices. The shop invites all interested locals to visit.
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Alliance
Alliance Ehoe
Lloyd Thomas
George Milburn
Alliance Pictures in Ee Section of Omaha Sunday Bee
Alliance to have a full page in the rotogravure section of next Sundays Omaha Bee featuring five Alliance men including City Manager N A Kemmish Mayor R M Hampton and chamber of commerce president Glen Miller plus Rotary and Lions club leaders. The page will also display local schools courthouses hotels and residences with aerial views by Dr G E Corvin and a bird’s eye Alliance view.
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Alliance
Omaha Bee
E. Slagle
Alliance Rotary Club
W. R. Harper
Allieance Lions Club
Alliance Hi
Central School
St. Agnes Academy
Box Butte County Court House
Burlington Lesage, Station
G. E. Corvin
University of Nebraska
J. C. McCorkle
T. H. Barnes
The
Nebraska
the Bee
Hemingford Girl With Infantile Paralysis At City Pest House
The six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Schmidt of Hemingford was brought to Alliance Saturday and is now at the city pest house receiving treatment for infantile paralysis. The mother is caring for her daughter who has fair prospects for recovery. George Wismiller left Thursday for a brief business trip to Omaha.
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S. A. Schmidt
Hemingf
Alliance
City Pest House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Kemmish
Box Butte
Rosetta
A. J. Welsh
Michigan
St. Louis
George P. Ehrhardt
Burlington Brakeman
Trator
Alliance Pictures
Omaha Sunday Bee
George Wismiller
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