Old Elko Resident James Edoff Dies in Oakland
James P. Edoff, longtime Elko resident and former Reinhart store clerk, dies at 60 in Oakland of heart failure at 44 Sierra Avenue. He served as president of the Oakland park board, director of Oakland Bank of Savings, and headed the M J and M Oil company. Survived by daughters Mrs. George P. Baldwin of Pittsburgh and Aileen Edoff, and son Frank J. Edoff. Funeral arrangements pending. He was a Mason and member of Live Oaks Judge and the Athenian Club.
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James P. Edoff
San Francisco Bulletin
Elko
Edoff
Reinhart Company
Mr. Edoff
Henderson Bank
Oakland
Board of
Park Directors
Sierra Avenue
Minois
George P. Baldwin
Pittsburgh
Aileen £. Edoff
Frank J. Edoff
Oakland Bank of Savings
M. J. and
M. and M. Oil Company Consolidated
California Bank
Oakland Relief Committee
Live Oaks
Athenian Club
Carlin Beats Elko Fed erals In One Sided Game
The Carlin baseball team overwhelmed Elko with a 26 to 9 victory at home. Manning pitched well for Carlin until an injury, while Elko pitcher Bryant struggled to contain hits as Carlin built a large lead and coasted to the lopsided outcome.
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Carlin
Elko Federals
Snelson
Woodward
Ryan
McFarlane
Wright
Campbell
Dover
Carlin—Manning
Drousette
Griffin
Kelley
Doon
Ritter
Eager
Sweet
Riley
Elko
Furlong
Dore
Droulette
Texas Leager
Manning
Elder
Bryant
Federals
Wby Merritt
HH. J. Cantle
Chas B. Kappler
John Bunny Dies After Lingering Illness
Special to The Independent New York April 26 John Bunny a leading star of the moving picture era died after a lengthy illness. His life was in balance for weeks and last night he worsened, the death following a brief rally. Bunny commanded top wages among American film actors.
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Independent
New York
John Bunny
Dalance
Bunny
Sweet Singers at Wigwam Tonight In Elko
Elko residents may hear the International Quartette from the Empress Circuit of Theaters at the Wigwam Theater tonight on its Denver tour. Audiences praised them after last night’s preview, noting a refined Meek voice and amusing circus calliope routine. Clara Kimball Young returns with Deep Purple, and Pathe News rounds out the program.
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Elko
Denver
the Wigwam
Clara Kimball Young
Pathe News
Andy
Young Man Loses Part of Thumb at School Shop
While working in the high school’s training department Joe Filippini slipped and a portion of his left thumb was severed while operating a rip saw. He toppled overbalance and tried to steady himself placing the thumb in the saw path. He will suffer a sore thumb for about a week.
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Joe Filippint
Reno Race Meet Promises July to August Schedule
Prominent Jordan Valley cattle and sportsmen Schas and Duncan will run the Reno Jockey Club race meet in Reno in July and August. A lease contract was signed with the agricultural society. dates depend on talks with horsemen. Harlan doubts profits, aims for big gains. promoters insist motive is reviving thoroughbred stock and sustaining future meets. Special to The Independent. Portland Oregon April 26. German fleet rumored headed for Canada coast. authorities cautious. Liliputian carnival costumes cost several hundred dollars.
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JR. Schas
J.B. Duncan
Jordan Valley
Oregon
Nevada
Reno
The
Journal
Agricultural Society
Lebas
Denver
Schas
Jockey Club
Duncan
Harlan
Sehas
R. H
Dunn
Independent
Portland
Ely Prospects Improve After Trip Says Roy Rigsby
Roy Rigsby returned from a visit to Ely saying conditions look positive. Work is advancing on fallowing with activity similar to prewar levels in Europe. Copper mine prices revive activity as mills and smelters run near full capacity. Ruth sees preliminary surface work with hundreds of workers expected within six weeks. Eight steam shovels operate at the pit as the area shows a lively scene.
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Roy Rigsby
Ely
Europe
Ruth
New School House For Carlin
Carlin school outgrows its space and trustees approve an addition with a large assembly hall and classroom. Designs and contracts are by A. L. McGinty and building bids will be advertised at once.
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Carlin School
A. L. McGinty
Nevada Federated Women’s News Notes
The Nevada federation outlines yearbook distribution and pricing and reviews legislative gains for women. It notes changes to inheritance law, kindergarten funding proposals, mothers and teachers pensions, and partial successes on child labor and eight hour laws, plus civic cleanup efforts in Reno and Las Vegas, club activities in Wells, and plans for school projects and prizes.
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Nevada Federation of Wonan
Pricw
Clara Crisler
Carson City
Nevada
Garerie
Unev
Civic Department
Reno
Las Vegas
Zoe Thompson
Slute Civies
Twentieth Century Club of
Wells
Elko
Doris Marshall
Elsie Catin
Fannis Court
Mra
P. B. Filia
Educasion
Mre. Bille
Ainte
Counterfeit Bath Towel Money Duplicates Found
Washington secret service officials were shocked when Acting Chief Moran displayed two four foot long counterfeit notes woven into bath towels. The fake tens and fives resembled US notes and were produced with precise portraiture though backs were not copied. Probers seek the manufacturer location outside the United States and aim to halt production.
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Washington
Secret Service
Jane
Moran
Utes
United States
Mofi
Wade
United State
Griunet
Mreetor Ralth
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Australian wool shipments move east from Vancouver quarter
A train load of Australian wool, twenty cars, went east over the Western Pacific. This marks the second such load in a week, following a fifty carload movement days earlier. Report says numerous Australian wool consignments have reached Vancouver, the Northwest, and San Francisco.
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Western Pacific
Vancouver
I Re
San Francisco
Grand March Set For Nine Tonight At Bradley Opera House
All preparations are complete for the grand march at nine o clock tonight. Lyn Rebekah Lodge No in charge has spared no effort to ensure the ball at Bradley Opera House becomes the season s event. Attendees are advised to arrive promptly at nine o clock.
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Bradley Opera House
Lyn Rebekah Lodge No. Amt
Elko County Scholastic Association Governing Group Formed
The Elko County Scholastic Association outlines its annual interschool contests. Members include county principals, a county subject demonstrator, University of Nevada home economics leader, Nevada Woman's Physical Director, and the district public instruction superintendent. The executive committee includes a Wells principal as president and others. February 1 deadline noted for contest participation.
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Giy
Home Economica
University of Nevada
Cires
Che
Earh Echool Witeh
U.N
Beiho Grammar School
Record Heat Wave Grips East Coast Cities
A record heat wave hits New York City and the Atlantic coast, with three prostrations reported and intense suffering in tenement districts. Thousands seek sea breezes and rooftops for relief while resorts strain under demand as far east as Cincinnati. The average temperature surpasses long term records for this period.
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Independent
New York City
N. Y
New York
Atlanti Coast
Cincinnati
Referendum push on liberal laws gains statewide support
The Ely Record reports a statewide drive to refer the divorce, present gambling, and parimutuel laws to a vote at the next general election. Sam Belford, the Reno attorney, notes strong organization forming in every county. The campaign is nonpartisan with Republicans, Democrats, and Socialists pledging involvement.
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Ely
Sam Belford
Hereford Bulls From Imperial Valley Arrive at DuPhy Ranch
William Mahoney, manager of the D0 ger Damwply mench in Elko county, is in Reno en route from Imperial Valley California after purchasing a carload of thoroughbred bulls. The bulls were unloaded at Sparks yards last night for rest and feed with a Hereford of 2,000 pounds noted among the shipment.
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William Mahoney
Mench
Elko County
Reno
Imperial Valley
Cal
Sparks Yards
Gazette
Grand Master Heads to Tuscarora Meeting
Grand Master C B Mack of the Illinois Grand Lodge of Nevada departed for Tuscarora this morning and will meet the local lodge tonight before returning tomorrow. He will then meet Carlin lodge tomorrow night. Also noted are university officials and a public instruction district superintendent among those to be appointed for the Elko district. The resolution directs next year’s meeting to be held in Elko.
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C. B. Mack
IL. C. O. F. Grand Lodge
Nevada
Tuscarora
Carlin Lodge
University of Nevada
Mrs Ed Bello Passes Away After Ill Health
Mrs Ed Bello dies after heart failure following prolonged illness. The funeral notice expresses sympathy to her sorrowing husband and children.
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ED. Bello
Looping the Loops of Osborn the Tramp Printer
The Reveille reports Osborn, a tramp printer, robbed the office, tapped the cash register, and fled with the editorial overcoat. While in Austin he charged nearly every purchase to the Reveille, from a spring suit to shoes and booze, sold his clothes for 4.50, and finally returned to Battle Mountain seeking four bits to stave off starvation.
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Battle Mountain
Osborn
Osborne
Austin
Reveille Bank
Hogan’s
Reveille
Hiskey
Nevada Central
Reville
Silver State
aBttle Mountain
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Sweet Singers
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Federated Womens’ News Notes
Australian Wool Shipping East
Elko County Scholastic Assn
DU Phy
Kellogg's
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Conta
Sunset Grocery Company
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