Rich strike at Bullion Nevada boosts mining camp
The Sweepstakes Mining Company reports a $42 a ton ore sample from a five foot vein reached at 410 feet depth in the Sweepstakes tunnel. The mine near Bullion is now shipping to Garfield and promises renewed activity as owners A. W. Hesson J. J. Hylton and Thomas Hunter push development under lease and bond.
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Bullion
Nevada
Sweepstakes Mining Company 1
Sweepstakes Company
Garfield
McConaghy
Cripple Creek
A. W. Hesson
J. J. Hylton
Thomas Hunter
Sweepstakes
Garcia Sees No Trace Of Thieves After Burglary
Mr. Garcia reports no trace of thieves who broke into his store on Monday night and stole about two hundred dollars in headstalls and goods. Sheriff Harris continues inquiry while Garcia focuses on new race track and county fair grounds. Meanwhile race track progress includes a completed concrete fence and imminent grandstand work. Stables for the Rodeo horses will be ready by September 6 opening day as the fourth annual Rodeo is touted as the most successful yet. 5 P Howell, mining man, visiting Elko.
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Mr. Garcia
Harris
Garcia
Mountain Lion Captured Alive After Fifteen Mile Chase
Hunters in southern Oregon tree and rope a California lion eleven feet long after a long pursuit. A half breed Indian forces the final capture in ice cold water. The event is part of Salisbury's wild life pictures at Bradley Theater tonight. Also shown are more hunting and fishing scenes with dogs, geese, and trout. Reverend Price heads to Tuscarora for a monthly meeting this morning.
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Oregon
California
Salisbury
Wild Life
Bradley Theater
West
Elko Horses Sent to Allies by Artillery Service
J H Peck plans to ship another car of Griswold horses from Pleasant Valley, part of five cars sent in weeks to Denver and Kansas City buyers for European Allies. Prices run 100 to 150 dollars, horses weigh 1300 to 1350 pounds for artillery, cavalry horses minimum 1000 pounds, saddle horses up to 150 dollars. Twenty horses per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Peck
Pleasant Valley
Mr. Peck
Denver
Kansas City
Europe
Carranza Government About to Be Recognized
Washington officials believe the Wilson administration will recognize General Carranza of Mexico. Recognition hinges on his ability to restore order, with expected trouble from Villa and Zapata.
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United Pre
Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Zapata
Crank Sends Bomb Threat Letter to State House
An unsigned note received by The Boston Traveler warns of two bombs in state buildings and claims the governor will be killed. The letter, likely from a crank, mentions German spies, interned ships, and a Friday explosion, with clipping noting Germany offered to sell interned liners. Police and district attorney were alerted.
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Boston
State House
Custom House
Holt
Germany
America
Bullion Strike Seen as Genuine by Davis in Sweepstakes
Frederick Davis and John D. McFarlane traveled in McParlane's car to Bullion yesterday. Davis affirms the Sweepstakes strike is genuine. The vein was cut 1300 feet from the tunnel portal. Hesson and Hylton, backers of the Sweepstakes, plan a Sunday inspection trip.
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Frederick Davis
John D. McFarlane
McParlane
Mr. Davis
Mr. Hesson
Mr. Hylton
Boy Bitten by Dog in Carson City Case Sparks State Interest
Last evening around seven, the son of Frank Nevin was bitten in the right ear by Mia the black spaniel owned by Mia. Dr. Maclean treated the wound and the dog was not killed, awaiting the injury outcome. Stockman L. F. Hateh, from Metropolis, registered at the Commercial.
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Carson City
Carson
Gay
Frank Nevin
Mia
John Nully
Nevin
Maclean
Local Officials Say Leo Frank Lynching Reports Mere Scare
United Press reports Atlanta authorities dismissed mob lynch rumors as another scare though militia stayed on alert in Macon all night as governor kept troops ready.
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United Press
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Macon
Caught Men Who Sold Restaurant in Salt Lake City Case
The two Italians Louis Pardot and Ketor Oppicini sold a restaurant to Greek John Glezos in Salt Lake City. They allegedly received 37000 dollars price, 2100 cash and 2300 diamonds found upon arrest in Phoenix. Payment on a 2000 dollar check was stopped. They are linked to a Sacramento scheme last spring. Also reported two naval spies arrested in London and to be tried secretly Friday.
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Louis Pardot
Ketor Oppicini
John Glezos
Salt ‘Lake
Elko
Phoenix
Arizona
Sacramento
London
United Press
Orville Wright Joins Navy Advisory Board
Orville Wright accepts a seat on the advisory naval board and urges a fleet of two thousand aeroplanes. He says the effort offers a life time chance to build the world's greatest planes and to learn from European mistakes. Congress should act.
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United Press
New York
Orville Wright
Advisory Naval Board
Congress
Elko Water chief heads to San Francisco for two weeks
Tom Critchley superintendent of the Elko Water company left on No 19 for San Francisco. W T Smith had promised to mislead Elko but sent a telegram saying he is in the city on Pacific Hardware and Steel business. Charles B Henderson will run the water company in Critchley’s absence. Smith plans to return late month for a public utilities commission hearing set for August 2.
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Tom Critchley
Elko Water Company
San Francisco
W. T. Smith
Elko
Mr. Smith
Pacificc Hardware and Steel Company
Critchley
Charles B. Henderson
Water Company
Iriko
Public Utilities Commission
Emotion Overcomes Paris At Bastile Anniversary
Paris marks Bastile anniversary with street processions, carnivals, and fireworks. The ashes of Rouget de Lisle are carried to the Invalides as hundreds of thousands stand bareheaded. thousands sob with emotion.
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Paris
United Pres
the Bastile
Cancain Rouget
the Invalides
WULY WHEAT MAKES JUMP OF SIX CENTS
Chicago July wheat prices rose six cents to 1.16 a bushel, closing at 1.15 3/4. Other futures also posted gains as the market moved higher based on today’s trading.
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Chicago
Guests of the Hunters from Oakland Calif Visit
Mrs. J. P. Williams and her children arrived from Oakland California to visit for some time with Mrs. Williams' parents Senator and Mrs. Thomas Hunter.
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Oakland, Calif
J. P. Williams
Oakland
California
Conference with Count Bernstorff in Washington
Secretary Lansing announced plans to confer with Count Bernstorff and discuss the next note. The President and Lansing will review the latest German reply on Friday or Saturday.
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United Press
Washington
Lansing
Count Bernstorf
Thaw Declared Sane by Jury After Fast Verdict
In New York on July 14 the jury found Harry Thaw sane after a trial caried by contrast to earlier insanity claims. The verdict, reached in 48 minutes on one ballot, allows possible bail and a state appeal while Thaw awaits court action and release.
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United Press
New York
Cook
Thaw
Stanchfield
Evelyn
York
Aternoon
Harry ‘Haw
Seydricks
Ludlow
Wool Shipments Begin from Elko County Sheep Owners
Elko County sheep owners have started disposing of this year s wool clip. Ten cars were shipped this week with Henderson and Griswold delivering four cars to Boston buyers. Charles Mitchell sold one car to Philadelphia parties. Utah Construction shipped five cars from Montello to Boston. HH Snkegood and G W Fletcher mining men of Eureka are registered at the Mayer.
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Elko County
Henderson and Griswold
Boston
Charles Mitchell
Philadelphia
Utah Construction Company
Montello
HH. R. Snkegood and
G. W. Fletcher
Eureka
The
Mayer
Bradley Opera Mouse Ticket Turn In
Mrs. Bradley announces that all tickets for the automobile giveaway must be turned in by Thursday night. Judges will count tickets and the winner will be announced at the Opera House Friday night.
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Midas
Price
Tuscarora
ALL Star Feature Distributors, Inc. SA
Bradley Opera House
Cavalry
Crank
Will
L. F. Hateh
Downrom Metropolis
Navy Board
Buffalo
Shriner’s
Seattle
Shriners
Liberty Bell
Sound Country
Gill
Lister
Joseph H. Peck
Hattie Peck
Walkrie Toombs
Mrs. Toombs
Mrs. Peck
Miss Peck
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Ogden
Santa Rosa
Cal
Leon Gincini
Carlo Delphine
Delphine
Berlin
Vienna le Chateau
Verdun
Rheima
Verdun-Rheima
Independent
Tendent Critchley
City
Chief
Bernstorf
United Pret
Arras
Soissons
Pilken
PF. G. McWhinney
Elko Schools
Harry Thaw
Sane
the Bradley
Tomer
WELCH
Underwood
Box Ltd
Bakers Chocolate
Pau Libby’s
SAN Lucia
Pioneer Brand
Blue Bird
Toate
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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