Sensational Robbery Near Elko Steals Jewelry and Cash
Early this morning a daring robbery occurred a mile west of Elko on the road to the Hot Springs. Four victims Miss Day Ollie Day Lizzie Turner and Frank Golden were forced to surrender jewelry cash and a revolver. The two masked robbers fled in Miss Day’s auto toward Elko. Jewelry valued over 4500 was taken including five solitaire diamond rings a diamond cluster ring and a fleur de lis pin. Police are searching for the amateurs who scrambled down the bank and fled after the attack.
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Central Powers in Perfect Accord on Submarining
Berlin dispatch reports Germany and Austria in full agreement on all international questions including submarine warfare. Austrian Foreign Minister Burian heads to Vienna after talks with Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg. Other notes mention Miss Day’s abuse during a robbery and a delayed pursuit by Sheriff Harris after tracking an eastward auto from Elko.
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United States Financial Strength In Bank Reserves And Deposits
The comptroller of the currency reports March 7 national bank data with total resources at 13.838 billion, deposits 10.79 billion, loans up 990 million, and surplus and profits rising to 1.031 billion. Reserves stand at 2.287 billion, above required levels, signaling ample lending power and strong banking conditions amid foreign loans and domestic growth. Judge C Goodwin of Goodwin's Weekly turns eighty four in Salt Lake City, honored by friends in Nevada.
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Mexican Villa death claim sparks cross border speculation
Mexican Consul Garcia in El Paso announced Villa’s body found about fifty miles south of San Antonio with Colonel Carranza to bring it to Chihuahua City. American Consul Letcher in Chihuahua will verify the body. Washington officials doubt the claim and seek official identity before withdrawing expeditionary forces.
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Elko Soda Works Reopens With Busy Activity Under New Manager
Elko Soda Works has become an active hub under Wm. P. Young who brought steady orders and even added a night shift to build stock. He plans to locally produce cider and other sodas, urging local dealers to buy home products to keep dollars in the community.
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No Postage on Appeals to Congress Perhaps
Washington April 17 A House bill by Rep McCulloch of Ohio would let citizens mail letters to senators or representatives at no postage if the contents relate solely to pending or proposed federal legislation. McCulloch says people should not pay to express their views to Congress.
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Elko Dominates Wells in Track Meet and Baseball
Elko High School swept Wells High School in a morning track meet 57 to 29 and won the baseball game 7 to 5. Standout performances came from Supp Weed Mayer Lambert and Leslie with multiple firsts, while Wells catcher Weed played through a finger injury. A rematch is planned at the County Meet next week.
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Oregon Youth Found Dead Near Saddle Mountain Trail
The body of 19 year old Lyman Haddaris was found this morning near Saddle Mountain Oregon after wandering miles and dying from exposure and cold. Searchers located him by following strips of his shirt tied to bushes along the trail.
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Auto Bandits Rob Frisco Gar Dispatcher
Three masked armed robbers entered the dispatcher's car in San Francisco and looted a $1800 safe. They gagged and bound Elmer Woodruff, the sole occupant, and fled toward Richmond where a strong posse is now searching.
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Prisoners Escape California Mill Creek Camp
After beating the guard insensible and sawing through the bars, 88 prisoners escaped the Mill Creek prison camp in California last night toward dawn on April 17.
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Another Case of Horse Stealing Reported near Eureka
The Sheriff's office has been notified of another horse theft near Eureka. Two horses, each about 1500 pounds, were taken. one bears the LB brand on the left thigh and the other LB on the jaw.
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Mail barred over cancer cure scheme on coast
Postmaster General Burleson announced that no fraud order was issued barring the mails to Dr. S. R. Chamley. Investigators found Chamley and his wife swindled about $500,000 on the Pacific coast with a fake cancer cure, using aliases in several coastal cities. Indictments depend on San Francisco and Los Angeles attorneys.
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Posse Hounds Mexican Bootlegger Near Fresno
A posse of about 100 men hunts the plains west of Fresno for Albert Pena, a Mexican bootlegger who shot and killed Patrolman Charles L. Rose. Bystander Sam Albert was shot by a mistaken police officer and died. An elderly drunken woman was jailed and released with orders to leave town on the first train.
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