Nevada Bunker Hill Lease Expands Amid Rich Copper Find
Frederick Davis, manager, reports new lease to Andrew Jackson and Henry Wagner at the Nevada Bunker Hill mine after a high grade copper and silver prospect east of the Sweepstakes strike. The group includes five leases with 38 workers. tunnel work and plans for a 5,000 foot crosscut proceed.
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Frederick Davis
Nevada Bunker Hill
Andrew Jackson
Henry Wagner
Mr. Davis
Jackson
Wagner
Davis
Tripoli
Wagner and Jackson
Burke
Jack L. McLaughlin
Roy Paterson
Storm King
McLaughlin
Raines Station
Grant Li
Brant
Mr. Pearce
Quillictt
Hoffman
Dan Frank
R. A. Kinney
Jack Churchfield and Partners
McConaghy
William Graham
William Roberts
Reinhart
Helen M
Lee Canyon
Smith
Bob Heston
John McConaghy
Fitzgerald
England rejects American rights over commerce notes
Washington reports England rejects American claims to reserve complaints for future settlement and refuses to recognize U S rights. The British reply upholds seizure of cargoes of suspected German origin and includes notes on Natchez detentions and the Frye incident. Ambassador Page reports Dealy of San Francisco among four Americans aboard the Iberia.
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Washington
England
America
Natchez
Red Cross appeals to aid starving Mexicans
Charles O'Conner, Red Cross representative in Mexico City, urged the U S to act immediately to relieve Mexico's dire hunger crisis. He reports frequent deaths from starvation and that the poor are eating leaves grass and dead animals, describing the conditions as frightful.
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United Pres
Washington
Charles O'Conner
The
Red Cross
Mexico City
State Department
United States
Mexico
Marines Active at Port au Prince and Nevada Notes
American marines report ransacking Port au Prince with arms seized and night gatherings banned. Connecticut to bring more troops. food scarce, the poor suffer. Also details on Nevada mining activity including high grade copper ore, tunneling progress, and leases at several mines in Bullion and surrounding areas.
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United Press
Washington
Port Au
Caperion
Caperton
Connecticut
Burglaries Strike Elko Stores Overnight
Burglars entered two Elko outlets last night stealing a large amount of goods. At A W Hesson Co a coal chute entry broke a door lock. items missing include Pearl Handled Knives, various razors, manicure tools, and a set of safety razors. At O K Second-Hand Store entry was gained through a door. Sheriff’s office pursues suspects as A W Hesson Co endures a string of recent burglaries.
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Elko
A. W. Hesson Co
O. K
Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett
A. W. Hesson & Co
Jordan
Sheffield
Griffon
Carbo Magnetic
Domino
Gillette
Baker
Make
U. K
Stor
Harrington & Richardson
Colts
Villa orders stores confiscated in Chihuahua
General Villa decrees seizure of all native and foreign owned stores in Chihuahua city and state. Foreign merchants are being deported from Chihuahua. Villa taunts rivals and threatens to fight governments, with some observers calling him insane.
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United Press
Paso
Russian Destroyer Reported Foun dered Near Ydeken
A large Russian destroyer foundered off Ydeken on the east coast of Chil. The cause of the accident is unknown.
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United Preas
Constantinople
Ydeken
Chil
Gonzales To Reoccupy Mexico City Amid Turmoil
Washington dispatch reports Gonzales expected to retake Mexico City with Carranza advancing there soon as Zapatistas arrive. Editor Paul Hudson of the Mexican Herald and his family and staff are missing and their fate is unknown.
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Gonzales
Mexico City
United Press
Washington
Carranza
Zapatintay
Paul Hudson
Mexican Herald
Apportionment of School Funds Across Nevada Counties
The state school department allocated funds for the last half of the year at 115.66903 per teacher and 2.31165 per census child with 70 percent to teachers and 30 percent to census children. Totals show 13,939 children and 659 teachers across counties, with an emergency fund addition of 3,000.00 and total apportionment of 111,894.12. Comparatively, first half year funding was 101,201.38 for 13,592 children and 644 teachers.
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Schior
Churchill
Clark
Dougie
Elko
Esmeralda
Burekay
Humboldt
Lander
Lincoln
Lyoh
Mineral
Ormsby
Storey
Warhoe
Washington to Recognize Carranza Government
The Washington Trades reports President will recognize Carranza as head of Mexican government. An authenticated statement is said to be prepared this afternoon and expected within two weeks.
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United Press
Washington
The
Washington Trades
Carranza
Mexico
Strange infection cases sweep county with unclear source
Doctors report many cases of a mysterious infection spreading beyond town limits. It begins from a scratch, swells under the arm, and resembles an epidemic though no nervous symptoms appear. In Berlin, officials say Germany has not decided whether to answer the American note on the Lusitania affair.
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Germany
United Press
Berlin
Heat kills many in New York amid extreme summer heat
New York reports eight direct heat fatalities and six drownings as thousands seek relief. About fifty thousand people, including children, spent the previous night on Coney Island beach seeking cooling and safety from the oppressive conditions.
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New York
United Press
Coney Island Beach
Serious disturbance in restricted district ends with gun and wreckage
Sheriff Harris responded to a disturbance in a restricted district house where two women Bordman and Boyle hosted a revelry. A male escort rampaged, destroying furniture while the women tried to save items. a 22 caliber rifle was taken from one, later damaged, and the sheriff secured the weapon. The women offer to drop charges if damages are paid.
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Harris
Bordman
Boyle
Ife
Germans Advance On Riga and Meuse Fronts in War Updates
Berlin reports General Von Buelow has occupied Mitau near Riga as German forces push toward Bug and cross the Narew at multiple points. Paris notes Germans use incendiary bombs on Meuse heights and around Souchez are repelled amid French counterattacks. Lincoln Nebraska prepares for a 1916 dry campaign launch with 176 signatures calling for a state convention.
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United Press
Berlin
von Buelow
Mitau
Riga
Narew River
Bug
Paris
Meuse
Souchez
Nebraska
United Preas
Lincoln
Neb
Osteopaths Gather in Portland for 19th Annual Meeting
Five thousand physicians from across the United States attend the American Osteopaths Association nineteenth annual gathering in Portland Oregon. The forenoon and afternoon are devoted to board of trustees research institute and delegate meetings with tonight’s program featuring moving pictures on diagnostic value.
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United Areas
Portland
Ore
United States
American Ostepathles Association
Germans Submarines Continue Activity
London reports the stage liner Clintonia has been submarined. Dispatches say fifty passengers and the crew were saved.
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United Preas
London
Clintonia
Becker Funeral Crowds Disrupt New York Streets
Ten thousand people blocked streets and delayed the Becker funeral as police dispersed the crowd with clubs. Scuffles erupted near the hearse while onlookers pressed to glimpse the casket. over two thousand attended the burial at the cemetery.
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United Press
New York
Becker
Manitou Steamer Aground in Fog Near Wilson Beach
United Press reports the steamer Manitou bound for Chicago ran aground at Wilson Beach due to fog. It backed off unaided and continued, with about 200 passengers aboard. No alarm reported among passengers. In San Francisco German American week begins at the Panama Pacific Exposition. A 15,000-strong parade is planned to showcase unity without floats or military display. Dr. C J Hexamer heads the German American National Alliance.
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United Press
Chicago
Manitou
Wilson Beach
San Francisco
Walter Schultz
C. J. Hexamer
Freight Eager Georgian Grounded on Duxbury Reef
The American-Hawaiian freighter Georgian with captain Nichols and a crew of forty ran aground on Duxbury Reef six miles north of San Francisco in dense fog. Rescue tugs Seafox Sea Queen and Point Bonita lifeboat aided. seas calmed and officials hoped the ship would be saved. The vessel carried seven thousand tons of cargo valued at one million dollars.
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United Press
San Francisco
American-Hawaiian Company
Nichols
Duxbury Reef
Seafox
Seaqueen
Point Bonita
Beethovens Bust to Be Unveiled in Golden Gate Park
The week features a reception for delegates of the annual Hermans Sons convention and a parade opening the International Schuetzen fest at Shellmound park. A bust of Beethoven presented by the Beethoven choir of New York will be unveiled in Golden Gate Park on Friday.
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Order of Hermans " Sons
Beethoven
Golden Gate Park
Singers of
San Francisco
Beethoven Choir of
New York
Shellmound Park
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Bunker Hill
Gamp On
Red
Cross Saya
Marines
Port AU Prince
Paul Becker
Winnemucca
Reno
W. H. Corbett
Rosenthal
Charles
Villa
Panama-Pacific
Hawaiie
Kellogg’s
Kingsford
Ae Durkee
SEA & Perrins
Ghiradelli
Corm Ervey Eyes
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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