16 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
1
A Denver dispatch reports war demand will end the wild range horse era as British French and Italian buyers drain Colorado and Wyoming herds. Government breeding advances and fencing push toward tamer stock, ending the bucking bronco era led by Steamboat’s death this year.
Ten armed bandits held up and looted a New York Central freight train at Sanborn, about fifteen miles from Buffalo, at 2 AM. The men uncoupled cars and fled, leaving ten automobile tracks at the scene.
Dean Scrugham of Nevada and E P Gibson of General Electric visit Elko to inspect pumping propositions at the State Detention Home. Pumps expected tomorrow and plans discussed with Superintendent Kyle.
Five teams opened the 412 mile all Alaska sweepstakes from Nome to Candle and back. Scotty Allan led early while heavy snow slowed progress. Timed at Solomon Allan ahead by 28 minutes slower than last year. Fred Ayers withdrew his foxhound team due to illness.
Special to The Independent London April 16. For the third time in forty hours Zeppelins raided English towns dropping bombs and spreading terror. Last night aircraft reached interior areas and bombs fell within thirty miles of London. A general order to extinguish lights near Zeppelins was issued to hinder city location. Not much damage reported but residents panicked.
A hometown comedy unfolds as Tillie Banks, a country girl, falls into trouble in the city with a bankroll and a city debutante. After jail, a shocking reveal ties her to billionaire Douglas Banks. Tillie marries a suitor, learns of her heiress status, and returns to the Banks mansion amid a lavish but chaotic ball.
Arthur Wells and James Steele broke from Clark County jail in Las Vegas after knocking out Deputy Lockett and a prisoner with a table leg. Steele recaptured. Wells fled on a horse toward the Colorado River as a posse closed in, aided by Mojave County Deputy Davis.
A Japanese embassy statement calls reports of a Turtle Bay base in Lower California preposterous and says no intention exists to locate a base or occupy Mexican west coast territory. Warship salvage of the Asama is the sole motive, with Washington awaiting details from nearby ships.
Dutch investigation ordered into the sinking of the Katwyk by a German submarine off the North Hinder lightship. The Netherlands government vessel, carrying 116,883 bushels of corn, sank after a torpedo strike. crew of 23 saved. Officials call it a grave violation of neutral rights and foresee further complications.
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