Defenge of Alamo Heroes Died Recounted in 19th Century Piece
A historical account by Charles Ed Bull revises Alamo myths. It details Santa Ana’s February 1836 siege, Travis’s dwindling garrison, and the brutal final assault. Bowie Crockett and Bowie's nurse are noted among the defenders, with survivor tales and conflicting burial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo
Constable of
Reno
Texas
Anna J. J. Pennypacker
The
Charles ED Bull
Napoleon of
James Bowie
Santa Ana
Stexican
Travis
Gonzales
Bonham
Nimeel
Anethey
Lin
Ralph Roi
Ji Howley
Sigvel
Eatin Mac Fean
Travie
Brave Bowlt
Crockett
Juman Sugar Bowl Detained by Officials
In a disrupted scene at a facility, officials detained a figure referred to as Juman Sugar Bowl amid security checks. A sentry moved from behind a port as guards escorted the individual toward a hold location under guard.
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Juman Sugar Bowl
Fertion
White
Php
He Porohs
Sutcar
Thiinikine
Holling
Phillipa Ayer
Record in making of coins goe glimmering
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Denver government mint operations with odd changes in wartime tax payments. The text mentions numerous pieces and payments caused by the new tax and references a large chunk of money earned.
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PRAT
Denver
Pen
Nice
Record November Mint Output at Denver Surpasses All Time
The Denver mint reports a record November with 65,309,800 coins minted this year. The superintendent states this month’s total will be the greatest in the mint’s history, driven by a surge in fifty cent pieces and other denominations.
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Denver
Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters of Nevada
Notice posted December 1917 discloses C W Mitchell of Elko Nevada applying to the State Engineer for a permit to divert up to eight tenths of a cubic foot per second from Cottonwood Creek at a designated township range and section for irrigation April to October with water not returned to the stream. Also details a separate 1917 notice for James Privy of Elko to file for mining water rights in Carson City area with witnesses listed and final date February 6, 1918.
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Nevada
C.W. Mitchell
Elka
Sen
J. G. Scrugham
State of
Dt&m
Nwtg
Bey
Liberty Gold Mines Co
Lovelock
County of Humboldt
State of Nevada
Liberty Spring
Estray Notice from Wolland Ranch Found on Premises
On or about November 8, 1917, a stray horse is found on the Wolland ranch and premises. The owner may claim the animal by describing and paying costs. If unclaimed, it may be sold according to local law.
Notice of Horses Seized Near Elko Nevada 1917
Cc S Weiland reports three horses, two light grey mares and a dark grey mare, each about three years old and around 1000 pounds, branded Box over L on the left thigh. They were taken under section 2274 of the Revised Laws of Nevada, with owners urged to appear and prove ownership and pay costs. Dated November 17, 1917.
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Pie Creek
Elko
Nevada
State of Nevada
Eko
Bader
Tax notices and land entry filings from Elko Nevada 1917
Tax payments for 1917 due in two installments by June 1918 are announced by Elko County Treasurer M H Miller with first payment of one half state county and special taxes plus poll taxes. Separately John E Robbins, Register, notes land entry protest deadline January 12 1918 for 5 1 2 E 2 Section 20 Township 43 North range 58 West B M land in Elko Nevada.
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M.*h. Miller
Elko County
Nevada
Nevada homestead claim final proof notice 1918
Department of the Interior Elko Nevada notices FRANK E BAKER of Gold Creek Elko County Nevada filed for final five year proof to establish his land claim on sections 27 and 28 Township 44 North Range 55 East Mt Diablo Meridian with witnesses George Tennille Thomas Tennille Jessy F Baker and George Baker. JOAN E ROBBINS Register first publication December 7 1917 last publication January 7 1918.
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Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Pearl Town
Lee
Elko County
Range
Mt. Diablo Base
Meridian
Register
U.S. Land Office
Thomas A. Toyn
George W. Hanna
William ‘Toyn
Arthur Toyn
John E. Robbins
Carson
U. S. Land Office
Davenber
Frank E. Baker
Gold Creek
Elko No
Ney SE
Township
U. S. Land Ofice
Chumant
George B. Tennille
Thomas Tennille
Jessy F. Baker
George Baker
Joan E. Robbins
Notice of final proof in Nevada land claim
CHARLES W. SMITH of Arthur Nevada filed no intention to make final proof for Nis SEW and SE4 SEY of Section 14 and NEW NEW of Section 23 Township 32 North Range 59 Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses: Alfred W. Smith Constantine P. Strozzi Peter F. Byland Harry L. Newman. Elko Nevada Register Joan E Robbins. First publication Dec. 13 1917. Last publication Jan. 13 1918.
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Francisca Lostra
Elko
Nevada
United States
Carson City
Department of the Interior
U. S Land Office
Charles W. Smith
Arthur
Nivada
Range
Haut
Mount Diablo
Alfred W. Smith
Lurline
Constantine P. Strozzi
Peter F. Byland
Harry L. Newman
Notice of Proceedings to Determine Water Rights in Elko County Nevada
The State Engineer of Nevada will begin examination of Niagara Jerrett and Snow Canyon Creeks and their tributaries in Elko County on January 12 1918. Claimants must prove their claims under state water law with posted notices in Carson City Nevada. First publication December 11 1917 last January 11 1918.
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Niagara
Jerrett
Snow Canyon
Elko County
Nevada
State of
Probate No 427 In District Court Fourth Judicial District
Probate matter numbered 427 filed in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District. The notice states a probate action is proceeding under state court authority. Details such as parties, dates, and relief sought are not fully legible in the excerpt. The record indicates formal judicial handling of estate related probate proceedings.
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District Court of the Fourth Judicial District
State of No
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Elko County
In the matter of the estate of Nephi J. Jessen deceased an order of the Fourth Judicial District Court of Nevada Elko County directs the administratrix Maggie Jessen to sell at private sale for cash with gold coin payment on court confirmation the 80 acre South Half of the Northeast Quarter Section 31 Township 33 North Range 58 East including water rights and improvements at the office of Charles B Henderson Elko on January 7 1918.
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Vada
County of Elko
Nephi J. Jessen
District Court of
Fourth Judicial District
United States
Charles B. Henderson
Elko
Nevada
County of
Mount Diablo
United States of America
Maggie Jessen
Newman files final proof on desert land claim
Harry L. Newman of Elko Nevada filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his desert land claim for the SW1/4 SE1/4 Section 24 Township 82 North Range 69 East Mount Diablo Meridian. The hearing before the register and receiver is set for January 18. Other Lurline Nevada residents Alfred W. Smith Charles W. Smith Peter F. Byland and Constantine P. Strozzi are listed as witnesses. Last publication January 13 1918.
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Carson City
the Interior
Elke
Nevada
James
Mount Matie
Tata
Regeter
Ang
Jimes Myers
Lee
Mas Shinking
Len Nevada
Mary G. Tamb
Bla
William C. Schull
Min
Joan KO Ronmbins
Register
Viet
Tee
Department of the Interior
US G. Land Office
Elko
Harry L. Newman
Range 69
Mount Diablo
Meridian
Charles W. Smith
Lurline
Alfred W. Smith
Peter F. Byland
Constantine P. Strozzi
John E. Robbins
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Daily Independent
Charles H. Keith
Keith
Russell
George
Elko Post Office
Associated Press
Defenge OF
Howie
Senor Ryz
Saidhhat Santa Atta
Rose
Brave Crockett
Mexico
Virgin of Guidaloupe
Antonio Lopez de Santa
Lre
Maseseres
Deseryine
Telejnmie
Ser Eada
Cc. S. Weiland
Dec
Elke County
Land Office
of Elko
L. B. Cavalho
A.D
A. D
C. M. Howard
L. C. Borges
G. B. Cavalho
Walter Glaser
Dmund Helth
Lamolile
Township 33
Range 66
Deverthed
Chauncey W. Griswold
Eiko
John Henderson
Chariva F. DeArmond
Joseph Morris
Lamouile
Joan BE
Robding
Professional Directory
J. R. Eby
Farrington
H. S. Taber
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Farrington Building
Edwin B. Caine
Herron
Milton R. Badt
Pioneer
Harotn Paale
Chas. R. Henderson Atorney
Law
Elko, Nevada
DRS
John E. Worden
Pioneer Bidg
Nev
H. C. Mentz
C.F. Dearmond
V. Moore
Liko
B. B. Race General Contractor
Pontoffice
N. P. Nelson
Hans
Third Street
Morris
Ned Carot Mining
W. S. Dayton Tove
Cox Dray
A. F
A. Me
Elko Lodge
Castle Hall
M. Miller
G. Chas
Gardner
Rene
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