Swat Deadly Fly Urges Lime Chloride Treatment
A town report urges residents to use lime chloride to combat deadly flies and typhoid fever fears. Health officers warn unsanitary sewer conditions spread illness as reconstruction continues, with engineers inspecting every foot of the sewer system. Citizens vow to push for full townwide sewer connections and improved sanitation.
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Springfield
Catholic Societies Adjourn After Kansas City Meeting
In New York City Ave 28 Nanc reports Catholic Societies adjourned today after a convention held in Kansas City for the next gathering in 1917.
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Ave
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Kansas City
Porcupine Fights Auto Then Is Killed Near Grand Junction
Grand Junction Colorado August 28 T S Callahan pulled twenty seven quills from his car tires after chasing a porcupine for miles along a road near here. The porcupine finally died after a barrage of quills were sent toward the vehicle and person.
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Grand Junction
Colo
T. S. Callahan
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Callahan
Great Earthquake On Pacific Coast Humboldt County
Early morning 1806 tremor rocked Humboldt County with great force. Reports from Eureka note severe shaking across the region. San Francisco and Tacoma observers record varying impact and widespread disturbance in nearby towns.
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Humboldt County
Eereka
Cal
Fine Ford for Sale in Elko Listing
For sale a used Ford described as in excellent condition with many parts cited as tested. Price listed at 3707 dollars. Inquiries directed to The Independent offices with a call for prompt sale.
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Dale Alors
Elko
Seni
She Varis
Epidemic at slum center grows with 131 new cases
New York City reports 131 fresh cases in 24 hours amid a rising infantile paralysis outbreak. Deaths are noted as health officials blame unsanitary conditions in slum districts. Efforts focus on a serum administered early, with volunteers giving blood for serum production.
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New York City
Doe
San Francisco Jitney Ban Upheld by Judge
Aug 22 San Francisco Superior Judge Crothers upheld an ordinance barring jitneys from Market Street between 10:30 PM and morning hours. Police were notified for enforcement. Jitney men vow to appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing the rule favors the rich and disrupts peak traffic periods.
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San Francisco
Crothers
Supreme Court
Porcupine On Porch Ends With One Blow
Reno August reports a porcupine with hundreds of quills on a front porch. Dr O Gasho, faced with a rare visitor, used a big axe and killed it with a single strike. The animal, chased by dogs, offered no further danger after the quiet end.
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Reno
Renoamt
Gasha Pome
Fire sparks toll as picnickers blamed at Hooker Canyon
In Santa Rosa California on August 25 authorities report careless picnickers sparked a forest fire. Brisk winds drive flames through Hooker canyon, destroying four dwellings and thousands of acres of pasture. Hundreds of men fight to halt the conflagration as fumes spread across the area.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Hooker Canyon
Nevada News Highlights from Winnemucca to Reno
Local dispatches report teaching contracts and protests over Dunphy estate taxes in Carson, Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation land lawsuit, and Nevada figures. Senator Hank Martin’s status clarified as alive. Washoe Lake bass fishing reported thriving with big catches. Labor Day plans set in East Ely with major celebrations and a boxing style bout in Bas Bly. G A R veteran James Peterson dies in Reno at 76.
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Hyman
Cohn
Two Young Fiends Murder Beloved Carson Teacher
Twin Falls Idaho August 23 Two boys Harold Lovelace and Lynn Lovelace aged 11 and 12 confessed to murdering Professor F Thomas Hamill beloved Carson City High School principal. After stealing from his cabin they shot him with his rifle then looted the cabin and fled, pursued for six days over 120 miles. They were charged with murder in the first degree. Hamill's body shipped to Ligonier Pennsylvania for interment. Funeral Wednesday. Survived by widow two stepsons and a stepdaughter.
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Submarine Captain Sinks 100 Vessels Worth 150 Million
Amsterdam dispatch reports Captain-Lieutenant Walter Forstmann, commander of a German submarine, awarded the Order of Pour le Merite for sinking 100 Entente vessels totaling about 260000 tons and valued at 150 million dollars.
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Army Bill Revision Fails to Include Vetoed Exemption
The Senate today amended the army bill by removing the provision exempting retired officers from discipline, which had prompted the President to veto the earlier version. The President will likely sign the revised measure, leaving unresolved questions about enforcement and oversight.
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Aus
Willy Flan
Building Collapse Buries Workmen in New York
A reinforced concrete building under construction on Broadway collapsed in the afternoon, burying several workmen and making rescue efforts impossible. The incident occurred in New York City as crowds hurried along Broadway.
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Broadway
President Ready If Railway Lords Refuse
Washington August 23 The railroad presidents spar for time on Wilsons eight hour day for railway workers decision not expected before Friday or next week Wilson canvasses Senate and House leaders for drastic action if the presidents oppose the program He will use powers to prevent disruption of traffic White House flooded with telegrams from financiers and manufacturers praising his stand Tuscarora Man Wins Bride Reno Fred Storrer Tuscarora and Elaie Harpfer Franktown wed at Congregational parsonage vows followed by Lakeside Cal residence
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