President ready to break with Austria if German reply stands
Washington authorities express strong dissatisfaction with Germany’s reply to the Lusitania sinking note. President Wilson convened his cabinet and, if the Kaiser’s answer stands, is prepared to break with Germany. A new Mexican policy will be announced tomorrow to push an end to the southern uprising.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Lucitania
Wilson
Lusitania
High Seas
Morry
Mexico
Another Fatal Auto Accident Claims Elko Man Bert Ricketts
A morning crash near Conrad Smith ranch ends in accidental drowning of Bert Ricketts of Elko. He left Hylton around 3 30 am aiming for eight, but the car veered off into a creek after he apparently slept at the wheel. The jury ruled accidental drowning as the cause of death.
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Elko
Ricketts
Conrad Smith
Mr. Ricketts
Francis Ranch
Keyser Undertaking
California
Cox
Diamond Valley
Club
Wonderful Time at Indianapolis 500 Opens Under Cloudy Skies
The 1915 Indianapolis 500 started with Carl Fisher leading the first lap as 10 o clock racing began on the brick track. De Palma led at 200 miles, Resta later took the lead, while several cars retired with engine trouble in a tense, pace‑fast race.
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Ind
Carl Fisher
The
Speedway
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Howard Wilcox
Carlo Resta
Rone Thomas
Con
Raan
Hija
Hill
Wan
Wilcox
de Palma
Resta
Anderson
Cooper
Proporato
Rickenbacker van Raalte
Grant
Burman
Malis
John de Palma
Ralph
Rene Thomas
Falp de Palma
Pests
Karl Cooper
Corporato
van Ra‘alte
Babcock
Carlson
Rickenbacker
Do Palma
Two Old Cronies Plan California Motor Trip Amid Race News
Contractor Shraven and C. E. Mayer expect to leave for San Francisco by auto with stops at Lake Tahoe, hoping to attend fairs and take side trips. In racing, De Palma led at 350 miles, 400 miles, and 450 miles with Resta close behind as Resta accused of zig zagging. De Palma's speeds hovered around 89 to 90 mph. Van Raalte recovered from a hood loss to rejoin the race.
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Shraven
C. E. Mayer
San Francisco
Lake Tahoe
California
de Palma
Resta
Anderson
Aitken
Earl Cooper
Wilcox
van Raalte
Thonas
Johnny Aitken
Dopple
Gulflight sunk by mistaken identity in wartime action
Washington reports Ambassador Gerald in Berlin notified that the American steamer Gulflight was sunk by a German submarine due to misidentification. The commander mistook the ship for a British vessel after two similar boats, one carrying wireless gear, convoyed the Gulflight. The admiralty staff chief Admiral Behnke relayed the error to the American ambassador.
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Washington
Gerald
Berlin
State Department
Admiralty Staf
Admiral Behnke
Italians Capture Monte Zagno Fortress in Rovereto Victory
Special to The Independent reports Italians scored a major victory by capturing Monte Zagno, a strong Austrian fortress that dominates Rovereto. The victory is hailed as a severe blow to Austrian forces and a significant success for Taty.
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Rome
Monte Zagno
Rovereto
School Census Marshal Reports District Child Totals
The school census marshal for KL ko District reports after completing work: 585 children under 21. 361 ages 6 to 18. 48 ages 18 to 21. 176 under 6. Miss Hough, School Census Marshal.
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Klko
Miss Hough
Zeppelin Raid on London Causes Fires and Deaths
Ninety bombs fell on London last night killing four people and injuring others. Three large fires caused substantial destruction as German raids revived unrest, prompting police to be called out to quell riots. Mrs. Dr. C. G. Menta is hosting local friends this afternoon.
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London
Elko Triumphs in One Game and Falls in Another
Elko wins one contest and loses another in a double header. Key players include Hicks Baer with two base hits and McFarlane Osting Reinhart Baer and Johnson among the contributors. Pitchers Manning and Tracy split the mound duties with Manning allowing two runs and Tracy one.
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Hicks
Baer
Arrows
McFarlane
Reinhart
Osting
Johnson
Davis
Hughes
Wilson
McCustin
Helfrich
Wright
Manning
Tracy
Dore
Montello
Wells
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U Manning
Taer
Hic
Merithew
Montetlo AB
Meustin
Haghe
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L. McCustin
Rf A
Ketcham
A ‘Vraey
Caberia Photodrama Coming to the Bradley
The Bradley Opera House will show Caberia next Thursday and Friday. The twelve reel picture is acclaimed as one of the finest ever produced and promoted as high class. The Daily Independent urges readers not to miss the event.
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Bradley Opera House
Case Dismissed After Preliminary Examination
James Mulvaney and John Oxley faced preliminary examinations before Justice Castle last Saturday. Attorneys Dysart and McNamara argued for the defendants and the cases were dismissed for insufficient evidence. A new complaint was filed for the same crime and a writ of habeas corpus was sought this afternoon.
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James Mulvaney
John Oxley
Justice Castle
James Dysart
Jos. McNamara
Mrs Eva H Smith Seeks Divorce On Cruelty Claim
Mrs Eva H Smith filed for divorce from Chas William Smith in district court alleging extreme cruelty. Attorney Otto T Williama represents the plaintiff. The couple married February 24 1918 and have no children. Smith rancher and former merchant known locally. Mrs Smith is daughter of former Biko County High School principal Seanger.
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Otto T. Williama
District Court
Eva H. Smith
Chas
William Smith
Well Known Couple Reported Married
Deputy constable Leon Peck reportedly married Esther Baker after leaving for Seattle on Saturday. Intimate friends say a friendly relation has existed for some time and the couple is to wed upon his return. The Independent offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Leon Peck
Peck
Seattle
Esther Baker
Independent
Five Accidents Darken Salt Lake to Blackfoot Race
A May 31 motorcycle road race from Salt Lake City to Blackfoot Idaho, 203 miles, saw five crashes. Riders include Hyrum Clark who sprained an ankle but won in 7 hours 34 minutes, E J Pascoe who was unconscious ten minutes but finished second, E Jenkins who went unconscious an hour and a half finishing tenth, James Taylor who broke his wrist after hitting a cow yet finished seventh, and C G Anderson who struck a horse and is seriously injured with a broken shoulder and arm.
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Salt Lake City
Blackfoot
Idaho
Hyrum Clark
Salt Lake
Bear River
E. J. Pascoe 1
Backfoot
E. Jenkins
James Taylor
C. G. Anderson
Drigham City
Independence Hall hosts Pan American delegates event
Philadelphia June 1 delegates from Martimore arrive for a patriotism themed lesson in Independence Hall. The program honors the 1776 gathering of the thirteen colonies that led to the Declaration of Independence with speakers praising the founders.
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Philadelphia
Martimore
Independence Hall
Conpunaetel Congress
North
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