Thrilling night with mad dog near Tuscarora
George Gilmore of Tuscarora describes a narrow escape when his dog Rover, gone mad, snarled in his house. Gilmore sheltered in a closet as the dog frothing in convulsions tried to reach him, then shot the animal with helpers afterward. In Oakland, J F Seaman a county teacher shot himself in a saloon, leaving a note for his wife.
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George Gilmore
Tuscarora
Canine
Gilmore
Mr. Gilmore
Elko
Harris
Rover
Roger
T. B. Lisbey
Backing
Lisbey
John Phillips
Frank Gradey
United Press
Oakland
Cal
J. F. Seaman
Seaman
U S Marshal Takes Two Men in Nevada and Turkey War News
United States Marshal Gray arrived from Carson with two prisoners, Nick Brown the Greek and John Jones, after mail misuse and whiskey sales charges. A witness, J L Armistead, testified as hearings may occur before the federal grand jury in September. Also from Constantinople, shells hit British ships near the forts, with ships retreating but no damage to the forts. Notices include W P Anderson patent application in Elko Nevada describing the Usona Lode mining claim and mining grounds, with legal deadlines for adverse claims.
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United States
Gray
Carson
Biko County
Nick Brown
Post Office
Kochokon
U. S
Carlin
John Jones
J. L. Armistead
Brown
Federal
W. P. Anderson
Cinccinnati
Ohio
C. J. Nelson
Jarbidge
Elko County
Nevada
Asona Lode
Centennial Mining District
County of Elko
State of Nevada
Office of the Register of the United States Land Office
Elko
Cor
M.D. B
United States Land Office
John DR. Robbins
U, S. Land Ofice
Secretary Lansing cancels trip to see President Wilson
United Press reports Secretary of State Lansing has canceled plans to travel to Cornish New Hampshire to see President Wilson. No immediate conference is planned and Lansing is uncertain when he will go. The president wants independent consideration of the German note.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Lansing
Cornish
New Hampshire
Wilson
Germans Resume Use of Asphyxiating Bombs
Paris July 12 With thousands of asphyxiating bombs used in a furious night attack the Germans resumed bombardment. French evacuated the Souchez cemetery and nearby trenches as French bayonets repulsed the first assault and retreated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Souchez
Strikes Bottom and Breaks Neck in Diving Accident
Liberty Bell on Oregon soil and other brief items include Louis Doerr, twenty, killed at Anaheim landing after a diving mishap. Governor With Wycombe welcomes the Liberty Bell in Baker. Thomas Douglas, sixty, suicides in San Francisco. Sultan of Turkey reportedly dead. Loomis business district burned in Sacramento with $100,000 loss and nineteen buildings destroyed.
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United Press
Long Beach
Cal
Louis Doerr
Anaheim Landing
Sacramento
Loomis
Where Is Smith In Sheriff’s Hunt Dispatch
US Marshal Gray, once a newspaper man, jokes with Sheriff Harris about locating two citizens Brown and Jones, asking where Smith is and if he will return with him, amid a sunny Hermosa Beach scene on July 12. Trinidad Gonzales and Rito Bargas, accused of killings, were arrested and admitted identity. Kenneth Croft, a British recruiter, denied recruiting but said wealthy Britons paid for transport of compatriots.
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U. S
Gray
Colorado
Waite
Harris
Brown
Jones
Smith
United Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Trinidad Gonzales
Rito Bargas
Francisco Amador
Dominique Chavez
Los Angeles
Kenneth Croft
Talking Pictures at Bradley Tonight
The town stages its first talking pictures at the Bradley Opera House tonight following the success of talking pictures at Nixon Opera House in Winnemucca. Manager Smith confirms Electrophone Talking Pictures drew large crowds and predicts local crowds will enjoy them.
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Bradley
Bradley Opera House
OROZCO FORFEITS BOND AND HEARINGS HELD
El Paso Texas July 12 General Orozco forfeited his seven thousand dollar bond for failing to appear at his preliminary hearing before Commissioner Oliver. The Aldoreto brothers General Caravao and Jose Zosaya waived examination and were held to the federal grand jury meeting in December.
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United Press
EL Paso
Texas
General Orozco
Oliver
Aldoreto Brothers
General Caravao
Jose Zosaya
Elko County Finances 1915 Quarter Report Highlights
Joint statement by Elko County Auditor and Treasurer details receipts and balances for April through June 1915. It lists cash in treasury, licenses, delinquencies, taxes collected, sales proceeds, and transfers, noting total receipts of 196 424.91 with commissions and transfers.
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Elka
Nevada
Board OF County Commissioners
Elko County
State of
Elko
W G. Greathouse
L. A. Eyler
M. H. Miller
H. A. Castle
Justice of the Peace
J. C. Harris
R. B. Hunter
W. G. Greathouse
Recorder & Auditor
Tee
Bee
Justice Court
8 & Co
8S & Co
Delft
BSA Ae
Eee
Metropolis School
Nist
Union Land & Cattle Co
Vee Gee
Croek School
Lander County
Panama
Wells
Elko-McCall
Biko
Teres Ase Ee
Town of Elko
Sherif
Lesa
Believed Wilson to Recognize Caranza if Carranza Restores Government
Official Mexico City reports are slim. Carranza forces hold the capital, while Villa's position weakens. Wilson may recognize Carranza if a federal government is restored. Villa's finances are depleted and his troops are disorganized.
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United Pres
Washington
Mexico City
Carranz
Wilson
Moline Hill Is Not Dangerous A Tourist Trap
A Eureka Sentinel item critiqued by the Ely Record claims Moline Hill is dangerous for Lincoln Highway tourists. It cites Elko and Elko-area papers noting cars struggle over the hill toward Carlin, with brake failures causing cars to end up in the Humboldt River.
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Eureka Sentinel
Ely
Moline Hill
Humboldt River
Elko
Carlin
General fight over whiskey accused Pitt River Indians
In Shasta county four Pitt river Indians and two whites were arrested after a knife battle at Fall River Mills. Deputy Indian Agents Orr and Colgate brought them to Oakland Jail for alleged disorder from whiskey selling. In San Francisco, Frank Taylor, a giant bandit, ran amuck in Superior Judge Dunne's court injuring a bailiff while attempting to escape, later pleading guilty to larceny.
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United Press
San Francisco
Orr
Colgate
Oakland
Pitt River
United Prone
Frank Taylor
Dunne
Baliff Mulpide
Taylor
Brave Woman Turns Tables On Robbers In Oakland Hotel
In Oakland on July 12 Mrs. Rose Rossi awakened by two burglars in her hotel. she fled to the kitchen, grabbed a revolver and wounded one robber before capturing both. The assailants gave names Nick Carlos and Steve Hohopolos.
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Robbel
United Press
Oakland
Cal
Rose Rossi
Nick Carlos
Steve Hohopolos
Visitors from Chicago Stay Week in San Francisco
Mrs. Edgar Reinhart hosts her mother Mrs. Rosenstock and her three sisters the Misses Dollie Lillie and Hattie Rosenstock returning from the San Francisco Exposition. They will be here all week and reside in Chicago. The post office at Loomis and Rodeo burned last night with $2500 in stamps destroyed. In New York garment workers strike, 100 shops closed as 100,000 workers face wage reductions.
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Edgar Reinhart
Rosenstock
United Press
San Francisco
Loomis and
Rodeo
Loomis, A
New York
I Garment
Two Old Soldiers Go On Warpath in Roseburg Kill Incident
In Roseburg Oregon on July 12 Charles Simpson seventy seven killed fellow inmate Alex Church eighty three at the soldiers home. A watchman found Simpson beating Church with a cane in the hospital ward following a long standing enmity between them.
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United Press
Roseburg
Ore
Charles Simpson
Alex Church
Simpson
Church
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Mad Dog
U.S
United Preas
Constantinople
Gabatapa
Lord Nelson
Agamemnon
Nelson
Mineral Survey NO
U. S. Land Office
Liberty Bell
Oregon
Baker, Ore
Wycombe
Thomas Douglas
Sultan
Turkey
London
Hermosa Beach
Bryan
Orozco
Joint Statement of Auditor and Treasures
Caranza
Giant Bandit
Chicago
WELCH
Underwood
Box Ltd
Bakers Chocolate
Pau Libby
California
SAN Lucia Cigars
Pioneer Brand
Blue Bird
Lees Ane
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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