Leelanaw Torpedoed Off Scotland While Sailed Under American Colors
Reports from London and Kirkwall say the American liner Leelanaw torpedoed off the northwest coast of Scotland while sailing from San Francisco with a flax cargo. Owned by Harley Steamship Co of New York and registered in the United States, the ship was under Captain Delk and last reported en route to Belfast. Crew rescued and taken to Kirkwall.
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United Press
New York
London
San Francisco
England
Harley Steamship Company of
Lloyds
Delk
New Castle
Belfast
Harley Company
Leelanaw
Kirkwall
Scotland
Leelanaw Torpedoed Off Kirkwall By Submarine
The steamer Leelanaw was torpedoed at daylight off Kirkwall. Captain Delk reports many American crew aboard as the submarine claimed flax cargo was contraband. Crew were ordered into boats before the torpedoing, a move cited as aligning with international law. US officials confirm the ship’s American registry.
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London
Kirkwall
Delk
America
Germany
U. S. Navy
Washington
U. S
Navy
Lansing
Dundee
Uncalled Letters Noted At Elko Post Office Week End
The Elko post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending July 24 1915. Names include D C Burdick John Charteris KR Converse BI Fischer Geo Hampton Kusatani W L Sanchez John Swindlehurst John M Vance. Please mention advertised and pay one cent for advertising when calling. Posmaster
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Elko
D. C. Burdick
John Charteris
KR. Converse
BI Fischer
Geo
Hampton
Kusatani
W. L. Sanchez
John Swindlehurst
John M. Vance
Last Stand of Russians at Warsaw Reported
Berlin dispatches say Russian forces prepare for a last stand in defense of Warsaw while Grand Duke Nicholas withdraws to Bug defenses. Swiss correspondents with the German army note Russian defeat and anticipate a German attack on the French allies in the west.
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United Press
Berlin
Warsaw
Nicholas
Berno
Message Reaches San Francisco After Relay Race
The motorcycle cross continent relay race ended in San Francisco thirty six hours behind time. Baker rode the fret nine miles out of Elko in ten minutes. Ren e T. J. Critchley and son returned from San Francisco this morning after a few weeks at the fair.
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San Francisco
Baker
Elko
Rene
T. J. Critchley and Son
Eastland Disaster Figures Rise as Rescue Efforts Continue
Chicago on July 26 reports 820 known dead and 1 204 saved from the Eastland disaster. Divers raise the hull for hundreds of bodies. investigations by county grand jury, police, coroner, district attorney, and mayor proceed. Red Cross and Western Electric donate large relief funds.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles Westecott
Red Cross Society
Western Electric Company
Western Electric
Planta
Cicero
Hawthorne
Buckhorn Mine Claims Long Ore Life and World-Rare Basalt Ore
Buckhorn mine manager B R Richards says ore reserves could run the mill for fifteen to twenty years. He notes the operation is at 126 feet, with ore shipped only as bullion. The mine, located between Palisade and Eureka about twenty miles west of Blackturn, lies in mineralized basalt with a surface ore zone traced 2,000 feet long and a maximum depth of about 100 feet.
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B. R. Richards
Buckhorn
Baseball Nine
Palisade
Eureka
Blackturn
Atafon
British reply may settle differences judicially
United Press reports unofficial word that Britain defends England’s position and cites Civil War precedents about America blockading Bermuda. Differences may be settled judicially according to sources. Berlin reports Harriet Boyce and her daughter Margaret of San Francisco pardoned after sentencing for insulting German officers.
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United Press
Washington
England
America
Bermuda
Berlin
Lindau
Harriet Boyce
Margaret
San Francisco
President Fairman Arrives From East for Mine Visit
Wim TY Pairman president of Union Mines and Dr Robert G Le Conte a leading surgeon and major stockholder arrived from Philadelphia on No 19 Sunday. They plan a week at the mine with Senator Thatcher arranging hospitality and new machinery on site.
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Wim. TY Pairman
Union Mines Company
Robert G. le Conte
United States
Philadelphia
Roy Thatcher
Dr. le Conte
Mr. Fairman
Fairman
Senator Thatcher
Lie
San Francisco
Union
Thatcher
Palisade
Eureka
United States notes face German reception in notes clash
Washington reports indicate Germany’s press reaction to the American note remains unfavorable. Officials fear renewed submarine threats threaten merchant shipping. The White House receives many letters of approval for the third note to Germany.
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Stewart
United Press
Washington
Germany
America
White House
Bowman and Best Held After Burglary Charge
The preliminary examination of Bowman and Best of Mountain City, charged with burglary, ended this afternoon. They were held to appear before the grand jury. Wm. Rutherford and wife returned home to Mountain City this morning by auto.
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Bowman
Best
Mountain City
Wm. Rutherford
Buckhorn Defeats Elko in Close 3–2 Baseball Tilt
Buckhorn edged Elko 3 to 2 in a late comeback as Manning and McFarlane struggled early. Bateman and Myers delivered key hits with Helfrich and Ryan driving in runs, while Buckhorn capitalized on Elko errors to surge ahead in the final innings. Ballis and Ballis at short, Voight and Heward starred for Buckhorn as the crowd roared for a banner rematch planned in two weeks.
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Elko
Buckhorn
Manning
Winefield
Howard
Hanks
Bateman
Myers
McFarlane
Merithew
Helfrich
Andy Ryan
Ballis
Merithen
Rso
Dutch Voight
Santa Clara
Tre
Talmadge
Reinhart
Snelson
Biko
Hogan
Voight
Heward
Connors
Elko Sees Ciara Kimball Young in Hearta In Exile Tonight
Last chance for Elko readers to view the five reel picture featuring Ciara Kimball Young. Audiences last night praised the production as second to none and urged others to see it in tonight’s showings per the Daily Independent.
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Lovers
Elko
Ciara Kimball Young
Hearta
Nas Thone
Adv
Convict Burke from Elko Recaptured After Escape Attempt
A 30 year old convict known as John Burke escaped briefly from the Elko prison farm during a bout of illness or frenzy. He was soon apprehended by guards near the King's canyon road after rumors of a prison fight and drinking spree in town. Burke had been sentenced for second degree burglary to two to two and a half years from Elko County.
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John
Red
Burke
King's Canyon Road
Elko County
Carson
Well Trained Horse Knows When To Turn
A fine old horse in a Nevada barn on Commercial Street performs simple turning maneuvers while unloading hay without guidance. The piece ponders why people feel complimented when told they have horse sense, noting the animal’s instinctive actions.
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Nevada
Commercial Street
Yragilen Funeral Held After Fatal Night Shooting
The funeral for Roman Yragilen, shot by Teleforo Pitaro on the night of the 18th and who died last Friday morning, was held Saturday at Keyser Chapel at two o clock. Many friends attended as the Catholic service was read by District Attorney Carville due to Father Corcoran’s sudden illness.
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Roman Yragilen
Teleforo Pitaro
Keyser Chapel
Carville
Father Corcormn
Germans condemn American note editorials in Berlin
German newspapers condemn the American note and express surprise that the United States has not grasped the German viewpoint. Indignation is voiced in places, but negotiations are generally believed to continue.
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Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Attorney Griswold Opens Offices in Henderson & Caine
Morley Griswold opens offices with Henderson & Caine. Nevada native from Elko County, highly regarded, a bright young lawyer. He graduated with high honors from Ann Arbor and earned a Bachelor of Law this year. Of about 300 entrants, 90 finished with honors, Griswold among them.
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Morley Griswold
Henderson & Caine
Griswold
Elko County
Nevada
Ann Arbor
Mr. Griswold
Visit to the San Francisco Exposition Noted
Mika Ruth Johnson with the George Russell company and Mins Mariel Littlefeld, stenographer in Otto Williams law office, returned from their visit to the San Francisco exposition.
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Mika Ruth Johnson
George Russell Company
Mins Mariel Littlefeld
Otto Williams
Lant Hight
San Prancifco Exposition
Eureka Buckhorn baseball trip yields three to two Eureka win
Ten Eureka visitors travelled 220 miles round trip to Elko for Sundays Buckhorn versus Elko game. Eureka won 3 to 2 after an early scoreless stretch and Ea rly miscue enabled a decisive run. The party included Adams H Johnson Wm Zadow Edgar Faber and others.
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Eureka
Buckhorn
Elko
Mayer
Adams H. Johnson
Wm. Zadow
Zadow
Edgar Faber
Jas. McVey
Wm. Reynolds
Western Union
Angelo Florio
R. A. Bray
J. B. Rebelead
J. Mc Charles
M. M
Fletcher
Dribble
Elko Mercantile Receives Gold Medal Flour Carload
The Elko Mercantile company received a carload of Gold Medal flour from Riverside Mill of Reno. Demand was high and they had to import more Gold Medal despite ample Idaho flour. Mr. Carter praised Gold Medal as the best on the market.
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Elko Mercantile Company
Riverside Mill Company
Reno
Idaho
Carter
Elko Auto Receives Carload of 1916 Overland Cars
The Elko Auto company received a carload of handsome 1916 Overland cars this week. The popular models are expected to make owners proud soon as buyers line up for the new vehicles.
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Elko Auto Company
Definite Step Toward Mexico Reported by U S Officials
Washington reports a definite step in the Mexican situation with officials uncertain if it implies intervention. In New York Justice Forbes reserved Becker’s fate, delaying a new trial as Becker faces execution next Wednesday.
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United Press
Washington
Becker
Forbes
New York
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Poskinaster
Ban Francisco
Eastland
Sionists
Koon
Mary Kane
Buckhorn Mine
Richards
Daily Independent
President Fairman
East
Union Mines
Ruth Johnson
Marcial Littlefield
Kielding
Muckers
Berin
The
Yragnen
Bagk Buckhorn
May Bradley
Miss Alice
Elko Mercantile
Mexico
Thomas Pieretti
Eva Swanger‘Smith
Maine
Bruce
Sunset Grocery Company
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