Naval Battle Off English Coast In North Sea Engagement
German and English squadrons clashed in the North Sea near the Suffolk coast. German battleships, guided by presumed zeppelins, fired on Lowestoft before being spotted by British forces. By noon the admiralty said German ships were withdrawing, with British ships in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
London
North Sea
English
Suffolk
Zeppellins
Lowestoft
Germany
Elko Pioneer Dies in Missouri
Jesse E. Snider reports the death of his mother in Missouri on the eleventh inst. The Elko and Tuscarora resident died at sixty seven after moving east with her husband in 1887. She leaves two sons, Jesse and Ben. She was beloved by old pioneers of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Snider
Taylor Canyon
Missouri
Funston Scott to Confer with Obregon in San Antonio
General Funston has been ordered by Secretary Baker to accompany General Scott in his conference with General Obregon in San Antonio. The directive signals high level talks amid ongoing U S Mexican relations.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
San Antonio
General Funston
Baker
General Scott
General Obregon
Zeppelins Raid England Hit Coasts and Naval Vessels
Four or five Zeppelins raided Norfolk and Suffolk coasts dropping about seventy bombs. Several people were killed and two Erith cruisers and a destroyer were struck though no ship was sunk. Damage described as slight.
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Pac
Int’ News Service
London
Norfolk
Suffolk
Erith
Indorsement of Pittman Land Bill in Nevada Editorial
Fallon Standard editor D. E. William, a Republican, publicly backs Senator Pittman’s 7,000,000 acre land grant plan intended to fund public schools and the university without tax increases. The piece notes opposition but affirms constitutional aims and details on land disposition and investment safeguards.
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D. E. William
Fallon Standard
Pittman
Williams
Nevada
U. S. Senate
Senator Pittman
Aeneals
Yelary Jones
Datenor Department
Committee On Public Lands
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Mills Willing to Transfer Fish Commission Records
George Mills fish commissioner replies to Secretary O Briens demand to hand over records and effects to the new fish commission. He agrees to transfer and asks for time and place, notes conflict with Governor Boyle is not business related. He remains a Nevada fish commissioner and discusses desert land grants and Carey Act in broader state land policy.
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George Mills
O'Brien
Fish Commission
Mils
Boyle
Mills
Fish Commission of
Nevada
Carson Appeal
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
American and English Capital Developed Chihuahua
A News Service report from El Paso argues American and English interests dominate Chihuahua’s development. It cites the Corralitos ranch, Mormon settlements, and towns like Pearson and Madera as examples, noting a dwindling livestock base and a brittle middle class in Mexico.
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Chihuahua
ByPac
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Corralitos
Three German Assaults Repulsed at Dead Man's Hill
French war office reports three German assaults on Dead Man's Hill repulsed amid continued heavy artillery and bombardment. Dunkirk bombarded by German vessels causing damage while Russians land in large numbers en route to the western front. Berlin says Le Mort Homme attacks repelled by German machine gun and rifle fire with heavy French losses.
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Paris
French
War Office
Dead Man's Hill
Admiralty
Dunkirk
Marseilles
Berlin
War Department
le Mort Homme
Big Hot Springs Disturbed Near Elko
The Big Hot Springs west of Elko show violent disturbance with milky color and higher water levels after recent quakes. Temperatures remain elevated and overflow increases. the smaller spring has become too hot for bathing.
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Elko
Pioneer Tonopah Expressman Injured In Runaway Incident
J. H. Andrews, a pioneer Tonopah expressman, was severely injured yesterday when his team spooked near the Mineral street police station. He leapt clear as the horses bolted toward Water street, breaking his left arm and dislocating his left shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
J. H. Andrews
Mineral Street
Water Street
Andrews
Grand Jury Reconsiders Indictment in Bachman Case
The grand jury met at ten this morning to review horse theft charges against Sam Bachman. The court ordered resubmission of the last indictment, leaving only a charge of driving horses out of state without inspection intact. Attorneys for Bachman objected to preliminary exam and jury selection irregularities, but objections were overruled and a panel from Elko and nearby towns was selected with A B Carden as chairman.
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Court House
Sam Bachman
Bachman
John B. Abel
Elko
H. L. Bartlett
B. J. Bangs
J. J. Cullen
T. J. Critchley
George M. Clayton
A. B. Carden
Lamoille
L. R. Englert
Thomas Griffin
Cartin
George M. Glaser
Halleck
C. A. Gardner
Albert Hawkins
Hylton
B. G. McBride
Mike Spath
Tuscarora
J. E. Snider
Will Plage More Coyote Hunters
B R Sans of the U S biological department arrived from Winnemucca and left for Tuscarora. He notes rabies cases are down but disease moves southward. The war on coyotes and other predators continues until eradication. About twenty government workers are in this county with plans to hire twenty more, totaling around one hundred fifty in Nevada.
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B. R. Sans
U. S
Nevada
Sans
Lamoille
Ruby Valleys
Villa Located 60 Miles South of Satevo
Advices from Pac and International News Service report that Villa has been located about 60 miles south of Satevo. The update came to Washington this morning.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Villa
Satevo
Boom draws crowds as Mineral county oil and mineral boom grows
Mina and Sodaville see crowds nightly seeking rooms and meals as cinnabar and tungsten development attracts prospectors and investors. Steps are being taken to provide accommodations. Bonanza era boosts local activity and lodging demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina
Sodaville
Mineral County
Bonanza
Dublin in Throes of Political Riots Control
Dublin faced widespread political riots with twelve people killed on Monday. Four city districts remained in rebel hands while the rest was under military control, and authorities reported plots to seize the city were foiled as arrests swept the area.
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London
Dublin
Eastern Star Hosts W. G. M in Elko Banquet
Mrs. May Burdick Worthy Grand Matron of Nevada visited Elko Chapter last night. A banquet followed with initiation shown. John Henderson acted as toastmaster as Mrs Burdick praised the work and A L McGinty presented two cut glass candlesticks to the Grand Matron.
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May Burdick
Eastern Star of Nevada
John Henderson
Burdick
Eastern Star
Elko
A. L. McGinty
Patton
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Pearson
Madera
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