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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1915

Page

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Rabid Dog Attack Prompts Elko County Rabies Wariness

Miss L alle McCain was bitten on the ankle by a strange dog while en route to the S P depot. The animal was captured and confirmed rabid by Dr. Mack in Reno. Others bitten include Frances Schuylerman’s child and Ivan Hinerman. several more men were also exposed as authorities order universal dog muzzle or detention and swift treatment arrangements.

Lake McCain Ivan Hinerman Frances Schuylerman Miss McCain Reno S. P Lalle McCain Mack Dr. West Dr. Mack Mack of West McMurtrey Elko

Muzzle your dogs at once order passed by county

Five people were bitten by mad dogs in the last two days and many more may be infected. County commissioners ordered all dogs muzzled immediately. unmuzzled dogs will be shot. Officers must enforce the order and report or shoot any dogs acting strangely. Precautions urged for public safety and swift action. THAW FIGHT WAITS ON COURT in New York. Hearing about mental status delayed to await state court of appeals decision on jury trial.

Thaw New York Harry K. Thaw State Court of Appeals Attorney General Appellate Division Supreme Court Menarick

Elko Rolls Over Carlin In Lopsided Baseball Win

Elko defeated Carlin 13 to 2 as Manning led the offense with a two run double and a strong pitching effort by the home team. Carlin’s Helfrich and McFarlane produced early hits but Elko broke the game open after the third inning and cruised to victory behind Manning and steady defense.

Mad coyote threat rattles Mountain City area

Thomas Stinton of Mountain City reports a mad coyote entered his backyard attacking his two dogs. After a fierce struggle the dogs killed the coyote but were badly injured, and Stinton killed the dogs to prevent potential rabies. Will Russell from the Greek ranch north of Deeth notes a similar late appearance and escape when no firearm was on hand.

Thomas Stinton Mountain City Mr. Stinton Will Russell Deeth

University of Nevada Club Meets At Elko Grammar School

A special meeting of the University of Nevada Club is set for Tuesday night at eight o'clock at the grammar school in Elko. Full attendance is requested.

University of Nevada Club Elko

McFarlane Stars In 104 Summary Versus Exgers Blowout

McFarlane, Ryan, Austin, Ritter and Foley lead a 104 run display with two base hits from Manning Helfrich and Struck out totals 14 for Manning and 8 for Exgers. Exgers pitcher Fierera allows four wild pitches and two passed balls while Ritter is hit by a pitch. Exgers turn double plays Griffin to short and Elko and Carlin leave runners on base in a two hour ten minute game. Umpire Hannigan.

Coln Carlin Humboldt Ball Park George Stallings Boston Carlin Greys Elko Boyd Eggers Eggers Bootem Jimmy Valentine Manning J. Griffin Knight McFarlane Helfrich Mac Hicks Ryan Merl Reinhart Wright Orrors Cohn Hannigan O'Loughlin Sheridan Austin Ritter Foley Frank Lorditeh Exgers Willie Balla OW Manning Fierera Piteher Griffin Merithen

Nevada School of Industry opens to delinquents

Proclamation by Governor Emmet D. Boyle sets June 15 1915 as first lawful date for court commitments to the Nevada School of Industry at Elko. Dedication ceremonies for the institution held April 15 1915 at 2 p.m. invite public attendance. Matthew Kyle named Superintendent.

Nevada School OF Industry Elko Elko County Nevada Emmet D. Hoyle State of Carson City Emmet D. Boyle George Brodigan

Returns 10 Nevada After Half Century

William Epler, pioneer of Nevada and last surviving member of the first territorial convention, returned to his state after 46 years amid Carson City and Virginia City search for youth. He planned a route traced 49 years earlier while surveying, helped draft the first state constitution, and later aided in establishing Nevada’s boundary and railroad surveys before returning to Louisiana.

William Epler Nevada The Journal Carson Virginia Epler St. Charles Louisiana San Francisco United States California Lake Tahoe Honey Lake Mr. Epler Butler Ellis Carson City Truckee Reno Humboldt County California Atate Ata Fof Central Pacific Railroad Sierras Balt Lake Humboldt River

Former Nevadan on Peace Commission

E Whitney Martin formerly professor at the University of Nevada and head of the Latin and Greek department at Stanford arrived in Reno for a short visit before leaving for Europe. He has been appointed to the American Peace Commission and says the group has spent nearly 50,000,000 dollars aiding refugees in Belgium. Three Stanford professors join him, and the mission includes aiding American students at Oxford during the summer. Martin will stay about a week in Reno before sailing to Europe. The second item notes a San Francisco convention on dancing rules, with leaders debating bans or modifications of modern dances like the tango and fox trot.

E. Whitney Martin University of Nevada Stanford University Reno Prof. Martin American Peace Commission Europe Lusitania Martin Belgium Stanford Oxford San Francisco Cal International Association of Masters of Dancing United States Canada

Pioneer surveyor visits Nevada finds old towns changed

In 1867 he joined the U S mineral survey and helped map the Paradise valley district. He established the Humboldt river baseline to the Oregon line, completed in 1869, then moved to Louisiana for levee and canal work on the Mississippi. This Nevada visit notes his nostalgia for Virginia City and Carson, Reno’s appeal, and a return journey on No 6.

United States Mineral Survey Paradise Valley Humboldt River Oregon Line Epler Louisiana Nevada Missinsippi Virginia City Carson Reno Truckee

Recovers from temporary insanity after breakbeam ride

Albert Hart, once taken from a W P train breakbeam and causing depot commotion, was released after regaining mental balance. A Harvard educated electrical engineer from Portola California, he said his breakbeam ride ended and he planned to return to Chicago for a job awaiting him.

Albert Hart W. P Chicago Hart Portola California Harvard Stockton

E. E. Lutts for Sound Money and Rail Claim

Ruby valley rancher E Lutts visits town with his wife and is noted for past gambling at a slot. A recording fee dispute with Recorder Greathouse ends when bingles are deemed counterfeit currency. Missouri Pacific Railway sues Western Pacific receivers for 17646.29 in U S District Court with Receivers Dram and Olney Jr. presiding.

E. Lutts Ruby Valley Mr. Lutta Recorder Greathouse Lutts William J Lutta Dave Missouri Pacific Railway Company Western Pacific Railway Company F. G. Dram States District Court Warren Olney, Jr S. F. Chronicle

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Old New Orleans Mad Coyote U. OF N. Club Iko Carin Carlin Abrhpoa Griffin Aa. Scott Yeley Becker P. Wille If ” Griffin Matthew Kyle Nevadan Missouri Pacific E. E. Wits Bermuda South Fork Creamery Sterling Creamery Sunset Grocery Company Telephone Fifth Street
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