Enormous Losses Feared If Railroad Strike Hits
Fruit growers and shippers in Sacramento warn of millions in losses if the labor day strike goes ahead. All shipments of deciduous fruit halted as storage facilities prove inadequate to handle transit volumes. Grapes worth six million dollars at risk of rotting if trains shut down. Washington reports President’s message renews hope for settlement amid urgent telegrames to Congress.
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Sacramento
Cal
Washington
Congress
Automobile Runs Down Pioneer on Hill in Sudden Accident
Dr. Mason of Tuscarora a noted pioneer aged about eighty after funeral of Ace Womack was struck as he walked down a steep hill west of K I cemetery by an out of control car driven by George Hardesty. He and several bystanders aided, he was taken to the county hospital for surgical care and expected to recover. The Hardesty car carried Max Elizabeth Hardesty Mrs Capriola and Mrs George Overman.
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Mason
Tuscarora
K. I
Ace Womack
George Hardesty
Harry Mayer
Mra. Overman
Frank Blakley
Teowane
Drs. Hood & West
Hardesty
Max Elizabeth Hardesty
Capriola
George Overman
Modern Sights Delight Pioneer Lady on First Car Ride and Movies
Mr and Mrs Plunkett of Mountain City visit their son Joseph Plunkett in Elko Nevada their first trip in thirteen years Mrs Plunkett experiences an automobile ride for the first time enjoying its smooth control and the moving pictures she read about from her ranch home Mr Plunkett a pioneer who came to Virginia City fifty five years ago and now resides in Elko recalls Tuscarora days with old friend James Russell Sr The couple plans to visit Leowawe next week to meet their grandchildren from Frank Williams family.
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Mr. Plunkett
Virginia City
Elko
Tuscaront
Jas. Russell
York City Leather-Workers Strike For Hour Day And Ten Per Cent Raise
York City today saw twelve thousand leather workers strike demanding an eight hour day and a ten percent wage increase. The workers, described as orderly and skilled, face a likely test of endurance. The report lists numerous registration and names including Hawkes Espoo Cav alier and a long dozen entries from cities such as Reno Jarbidge Deeth and Elko.
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York City
Hardesty's push leads to car striking Dr. Mason
Hardesty attempted to set the car in motion and swing into the seat but the vehicle started too quickly and struck Dr. Mason with great force. Hardesty was overcome with sorrow as he watched the accident unfold and could not regain control.
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Hardesty
Dr. Mason
Mr. Hardesty
President Wilson appeals for rail plan in joint session
President Wilson delivers a four thousand word message urging immediate enactment of laws to operate trains under military draft with present crews. He seeks an eight hour day and a federal railroad commission to implement reforms, with ICC power to fix wages. Labor leaders doubt Congress can act before Labor Day strike.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Federal Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Committees
House
Senate
George Washington
United States
Elko Fur Shop Promises Matchless Furs and Bargains
Elko Fur Shop at Third and Silver streets showcases a wide range of furs and garments with a beaver overcoat priced at 165 dollars. Proprietors Fred Doll and G Bangs tout quality, value, and homegrown reliability amid brokers selling inferior pieces from distant mailorder houses.
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Lords of Creation
Elko Fur Shop
Third
Silver Streets
Western Pacific
Chicago
Fred Doll
G. Bangs
Elko
Mesars
Doll
Bangs
Casey
Elko County
Independent
Ike
Riko
Edison A Boy Again Off to Adirondacks for Vacation
New York City, Aug 29. Thomas A. Edison John Burroughs and H S Firestone depart for the Adirondacks for a fishing trip. Edison jokes he is navigator and will avoid railroads and autos while roughing it with a bent pin hook and birch rod. The party includes Burroughs as cook and Firestone telling stories. A juryman asks to be excused for borrowed money, and the judge grants the request.
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New York City
Thomas A. Edison
John Burroughs
Naturalist
Firestone
Akron
Adirondacks
Edison
Catskills
Largo
Burroughs
Justin DeRoy Truitt Passes to Beyond in Los Gatos
Justin DeRoy Truitt a 46 year old ranchman died in Los Gatos California Sunday night August 27 after an illness lasting about two years. He was unmarried and survived by his parents five brothers and four sisters. The IOOF FB will conduct the funeral with arrangements to be announced.
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Justin DeRoy ‘Truitt
Truitt
Bike County Pioneers
Los Gatos
Cal
Enginees
Elke
R. W. Anderson
Deeth
Philip Harney II
Mies Pearl Truitt
J. W. Truitt
Frank Truitt
Ambrose Truitt
Randall Wid" Trott
Allen Truitt
Lanchman
IO. C. FB
Impressive Funeral of Mr Ace Womack Attended by Throng
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Ace Womack held this afternoon. The Pythias lodge conducted a solemn service with a beautiful eulogy as part of the rites. About fifty automobiles formed a long cortege to the service.
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Ace Womack
Pythias Lodge
Edwin E. Caine
Rumanians Halted by Von Hindenburg Defenses in Transylvania
German field marshal Von Hindenburg directed strong fortress lines across Transylvania as Rumanians assaulting through the passes were repulsed with heavy losses. Rumanian king Ferdinand traveled from Bucharest to command at the front. the grand army appears in disarray as leaders scramble to re-form.
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Berlin
Germany
Transylvania
von Hindenburg
Ferdinand
Bucharest
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