Turbulent Preliminary, J M Taber Case Draws Fire
Court hears heated proceedings in the J M Taber preliminary examination as the prosecution pushes hearsay evidence and clashes with defense. Ella Connell testifies of poison plots, conversations with Taber, and alleged counseling amid courtroom tension and insults between lawyers.
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Justice of the Peace
Ella Connell
Oakland
Ogden
Connell
Elka
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Mr. Saunders
Saunders
Nincompoops
Curler
van Fleet
James Halliday Dies in Mine Tent Accident
James Halliday, a miner over sixty, was accidentally shot in his Tungsten mine tent last Sunday night. The only eye witness was his partner Joe Lanyon. The weapon was described as unloaded by witnesses. Local inquiry underway.
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James Halliday
Halliday
Joe Lanyon
White Pine News
Conference Under Way Settle Shipping Strike
A conference to settle the shipping strike is to be called by State Labor Commissioner John P. McLaughlin after a secret meeting of employers and strikers. Immigration Commissioner Henry M. White travels to Seattle to aid talks as the strike disrupts San Francisco and other ports, costing about 65,000 dollars daily in San Francisco alone.
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Int'l News Service
San Francisco
John P. McLaughlin
Henry M. White
Seattle
Washington
Oldest Nevada paper suspended and merged with Virginia Chronicle
On May 30 F A Blake announced suspension of the Territorial Enterprise and on June 1 the paper merged with the Virginia Chronicle to be issued as one publication. The Enterprise began in Genoa in 1858 by Alfred James and W L Jernogan, moving to Carson City then Virginia City by 1860.
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Territorial Enterprise
Virginia Chronicle
Enterprise
Nevada
Genoa
Alfred James
W. L. Jernogan
Carson City
Virginia City
The
Prominent Writers Connected to the Enter prise Columns
The coast’s leading paper once featured contributions from notable authors including C. C. Goodwin Joe Goodwin Mark Twain and Dan DeQuill during the heyday of the Comatock era.
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C. C. Goodwin
Joe Goodwin
Mark Twain
Dan DeQuill
Enterprise
Comatock
Unity at St Louis Demo as Wilson Path Appears Clear
The Democratic national convention in St Louis opens June 14 with 1092 delegates and alternates pledging unity to reelect Woodrow Wilson. A potential contest for vice president looms, while keynote speaker Martin Glynn will set the party's tone and outline issues for the fall campaign.
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Wescott
John W. Wescott
New Jersey
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New York
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Glynn
Committee On Permanent Organization
Champ Clark
America
Democratic Congress
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The Evil Tongue of an Evil Woman
The piece notes how rumors harm homes and reputations in Elko County, showing how quickly people believe gossip about a woman. It reflects on the power of rumor to sadden hearts and sour reputations, as discussed in Cannon Weekly.
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Elko County
Cannon Weekly
Fast Mail Wreck Near Pontiac Injures Twenty
Twenty persons were injured and one killed when the Chicago St Louis Fast Mail of the Wabash railroad overturned in a wind swept cut near Launemin Illinois. The engine baggage car and four coaches toppled over and the Pullman telescoped the smoker where most casualties occurred.
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Int'l NeWs Service
Pontiac
Senior play Dawn of the Republic at Bradley Opera House
The senior class presents The Dawn of the Republic a colonial military drama set on America s eastern border during the struggle for independence Cast includes Ernest Clawson Harvey Sewell Earl Conrad George Jensen Howard Brennan Dan Filippini Marion McNemev Kethel Noble Geraldine Clayton Geraldine Helfrich Barbara Higginbotham Alta Byrne Hazel Francis Gladys Hicks Liela Ogilvie Hazel Francis The play written by the seniors features Colonial dress and an emphasis on democratic ideals Baccalaureate Sunday Episcopal church senior ball Wednesday and commencement Friday at the Bradley house invites the public
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George Jensen
Howard Brennen
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Washington
Geraldine Clayton
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Geraldine Helfrich
Ellen Bungay
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Bungay
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England
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Secretary Baker Addresses Ohio Democrats at State Convention
Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, praised President Wilson and urged victory in November. He outlined administration achievements including the Federal Reserve Bank law, direct election of senators, the Underwood tariff, the Federal Trade Commission, and other reforms while critiquing Republican cohesion and foreign policy critics. He noted the army and navy build up as a federalizing experiment.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
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Ohio
America
Woodrow Wilson
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Baker
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Trade Commission
Republican Party
Congress
England to Establish an Irish Parliament
The Evening Standard reports an agreement with Ireland to set up an Irish parliament. It will consist of current Irish representatives in the British Parliament and will exclude Ulster.
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England
Pac
Int'l News Service
London
The
Evening Standard
Ireland
gé@t
Ulster
No More Ball Players Needed at the Pen
Carson Weekly reports Sheriff Joe Harris of Elko brought a new second baseman to the state prison on Monday. The inmate is described as a whirlwind and wonder, while Sheriff Hartia notes Carson welcomes him but the prison does not need any more ball players.
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Joe Harris
Elko
Hartia
Carson
Brandeis Confirmed for the Supreme Court
Louis D. Brandeis’ nomination to the Supreme Court was confirmed by the Senate in a 47 to 22 vote after a five month fight. Three Republican supporters were La Follette Norris and Poindexter, with Newland the sole Democrat in opposition. Clapp and Grenna were paired in favor.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Brandeis
la Follette
Norris
Poindexter
Newlands
Masked Bandits Rob Postoffice Near Camarillo
Four masked bandits robbed the Camarillo postoffice near Ventura early today taking ten thousand stamps postal money orders and 65 dollars in cash. An unidentified rancher was held up during the visit. A posse went in pursuit as the robbers escaped.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Ventura
Cal
Camarillo
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Merchant's Tax Upheld by Supreme Court
Nye county District Attorney Saunders, in Elko as special prosecutor, received a telegram reporting the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a merchants occupation tax. Elko county officials expect similar gains from such ordinances. In Washington, the Administration bill passed the House 356 to 34 and moves to the Senate.
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Nye County
Elko
Carson
Supreme Court
Elko County
Tonopah
Pac
Int'l News Service
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Senate
Great German naval victory at Eskaggerack and Horns reef
Berlin reports the May 31 to June 1 battle as the greatest naval engagement of the war. German forces defeated the British fleet, sinking Warspite Queen Mary Indefatigable and others while taking heavy losses of their own ships. British admiralty later confirmed ten ships sunk and several destroyers missing amid a retreating German fleet. J. W. Ryans and wife of Mountain City attend Commercial as guests.
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Int'l News Service
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