Split in Republican convention looks like a certainty
CHICAGO June 8. Senator A B Fall will present Roosevelt's name to the Republican convention and demand his nomination. The Progressives may name Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson. Hughes is expected to win the nomination. talks of vice presidential possibilities drift to Fairbanks and Thurston. The convention opened with low enthusiasm, Smoot's credentials upheld, Hahn's permanent organization approved, Harding greeted with some enthusiasm, and Depew Cannon speeches followed by a four minute Ohio delegation demonstration. A suffrage plank is urged while prohibition is rejected. Oyster Bay reports Roosevelt invited to address delegates, with Roosevelt likely to appear. The Pr ogressives expect Roosevelt's nomination this afternoon despite peace conference hopes.
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Chicago
A. B. Fall
New Mexico
Roosevelt
Hughes
Hiram Johnson
Fairbanks
Thurston
Committee On
Smoot
National Committee
William Hahn
Harding
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Chauncey Depew
Joseph Cannon
Resolutions Committee
Oyster Bay
Jackson
Maryland
Teddy
Fn Jme
Americanism Above Parties Good Idea
A thought leader argues that broad, single-hearted Americanism should override party lines in this perilous era. He cites President Wilson’s steady leadership, bipartisan praise, and a rising sentiment among Republicans toward unity and national service over factional aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
United States
George C. Perkins
California
Wilson
Family All Slain by Axe Wielder
In Wills Point Texas on June 8 a mysterious axe killer struck again. Mrs U F Goodnight 70 and her husband president of Vandgendt National Bank were attacked at their home and their daughter Mrs R J Boran was beaten. The assailant used an axe with no known motive or signs of robbery. R J Moran reported awakening to screams and finding Mrs Goodnight in the cellar and Mr Goodnight in the second floor bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l
Wills Point
Texas
Colorado Springs
U. F. Goodnight
R. J. Boran
R. J. Moran
Law
Mr. Goodnight
Mrs. Goodnight
Last Echo of the Cohn Case Ends in Return of Goods
Judge Taber ordered the dry goods, valued at several hundred dollars and alleged stolen from L. I. Dreben's Carlin store, restored to Dreben after Cohn was acquitted in district court. Dreben had shipped items to Sacramento, recovered them, and brought them back for evidence. Cohn left Elko County and did not return. Dreben pursued possession as a matter of principle and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnal
John Cohn
Carlin
Taber
District Court
L. I. Dreben
Dreben
Colin
Mr. Dreben
Sacramento
Marke
Cohn
Elko County
Five Thousand Orphans Enjoy Long Ride to Donnellys Grove
New York orphans ride in cars loaned by philanthropists to Donnelly's Grove College Point for their annual outing. The article argues a hidden motive behind the event is to gain political control of federal agencies and the White House to block public-interest reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
New York
Donnelly'’s Grove
College Point
Barelg
Federal Reserve Board
Federal ‘Trade Commission
Department of Justice
U. S. Treasury
Post Office
The
Parcel Post
White House
Wilson
Federal Reserve Act
Jits
Federal Trade Commission
Express Companion
Revival at Jarbidge Mine Draws Attention and Gold Claim
Attorney L G Campbell reports a mining revival at Jarbidge centered on the Long Hike claim with five million dollars in ore blocked out in seven months. He notes abundant high grade ore and milling ore, no mill yet, and recalls the camp’s boom years following prior sensational claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Campbell
Elko
Campbell
Wal Lo
Jarbidge
Jarbid
French Surrender Fort Vaux After German Bombardment
Paris reports Major Raynal accepted surrender after seven days of German artillery fire left Fort Vaux demolished and reinforcements unable to reach the garrison. The French defense ended as the German bombardment continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Vaux
Pac
Inti
Paris
Raynal
Eighth Grade Grammar School Exercises Tonight
Graduation exercises for the Eighth Grade of the Grammar School take place tonight at 8 o'clock in the Grammar School. The program includes songs, a duet, an address by Cary Van Fleet, diplomas and medals presentations, and a class list of students including Ruth Nesae Dorothy Middleton and Josephine Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildenberg
Cary van Fleet
Ernest R- Balt
McWhinney
Otte T. Williams
Geo. O- Jensen
Venice Waters
J. G. Gregory
Ruth Nesae
Pares McFarlane
Dorothy Middleton
Marlin Case
Josephine Reid
Leah Clark
Evelyn Dewar
Ruth Hackward
Ada Grover
Robert McKee
Will Thompson
Howard Badt
Bertil Wabslund
Charles Fike
Wallace Higginbotham
Harold Anderson
Charles Hicks
Concrete SnowSheds Planned By The Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific officials plan reinforced concrete snowsheds at fire breaks after repeated losses from fires on the mountain division. Contractors toured the mountains and believe construction can be at reasonable cost. No bids yet. if feasible, future road cov ers will use concrete. Crews repair and replace wooden sheds, which last about thirty years, with yearly replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Division
Southern Pacific
Big German Battle Cruiser Goes Under
Dispatches report the German battle cruiser Seydlitz sunk off the Danish coast while towed south by destroyers. Berlin sources claim Rostock and Lustow sinking news not made public. Salonika reports a violent engagement at Kupa hill where Bulgarian forces withdrew to Nostg pursued by French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Copenhagen
Seydlitz
Denmark
Berlin
Rostock
Lustow
Salonika
Kupa Hill
Nostg
Elko County Proceedings Reach Liquor Licenses and Shipments
Commissioners discuss sewer pipe shipments via Western Pacific and reject Dr. Secor's $25 claim for examining a dead body. Petitions against liquor licenses filed. numerous liquor licenses granted to individuals and businesses across Elko, Cobre, Montello, Wendover, Jarbidge, Carlin, Wells, and other towns. Resignation of Deeth postmaster approved. Mother's pension revoked for Mrs Seabury. $2000 moved to officers salary fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Jones
Elko
Western Pacific
Griswold
Gregory
Jones
C. B. Secor
Metropolis
Richard Weston
Midas
A. Pounds
Contact
I. B. Truett
Deeth
Cobre Merc. Co
Cobre
Chas
Graham
Charleston
John Cody
Hot Springs
Pearl Vincent
F. W. Dake
Montello
George Rosenfelt
P. E. Galli
Carlin
P. P. Parsons
F. L. Grandy
Tuscarora
W. F. Linebarger
D. W. Calden
C. Z. Olson
Tobar
John F. Jensen
Wendover
Bellinger Co
Lamoille
P. Alazar
Ed. Todd
Phil Harney
Wells
Jarbidge
E. D. Dozier
Ducan & Helsley
J. C. Griffin
Crumley & Walker
A. Fishler
Sam Zunino
Bullion
Smith & Hammond
Lamoille Mere. Co
F. A. Carillo
Myrtle Faust
Palm Saloon
M. Lipparelli Co
Petergul
Ollie Day
Jean Field
Nan Raymond
Wm. Doyle
Rose & Rhea
Sabain & Onaindla
Jessie Ward
Thos. Malone
Isola & Pacini
Frank Horn
Tuscaror
Registered at Commercial G F West North Fork Mia Wim
A list of individuals registered at various towns and firms includes names such as West, North Fork, Mia Wim, Sander, Sottonwood Cal, W F Kauf man Reno, Mrs P S Stewart, Frank Vansloft, L D Walker Sacramento Cal, I Bernard, 8 M Tobin San Francisco, F P Daingerfield Bullion, Geo Hatina Skelton, I H Sachs San Francisco, John Holm Tuscarora, H A Finell Verna Horn Tuscarora, Ramey Horn, G W Hutchinson and wife Mrs Geo M Clayton Mise Enke, Jake Burke Ten Mile, A L Stenson, BD Taylor, Mrs P Stewart Bat Wilson, Len Thos Dalley, P G Cowling Bullion, Geo Dablin.
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G. F. West
North Fork
Mia. Wim
Sander
Sottonwood
Cal
W. F. Kaufman
Reno
P. S. Stewart
Frank Vansloft
L. D. Walker
Sacramento
I. Bernard
8. M. Tobin
San Francisco
F. P. Daingerfield
Bullion
Geo. Hatina
Skelton
I. H. Sachs
John Holm
Tuscarora
H. A. Finell
Mrs Connell Testimony Contradicts Previous Statements
The midday session in H A McMurtrey's preliminary hearing ends with Mrs Connell on the stand contradicting prior testimony. She accuses Massey, MacMurtrey, and Taber of initiating a poisoning scheme and claims various admissions by McMurtrey. Her inconsistent statements and admitted adulterous history alarm observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Connell
McMurtrey
Registered At The Mayor W M Kearney Card List
A long list of names and places appears, including residents and associates from San Francisco Carson Ruby Valley Hlburt Oaklaw Gold Creek North Fork Chicago Ogden Idaho Salt Lake Montello and others. The text reads like a registry or guest roll with numerous individuals and locales. It notes dates or positions not clearly defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kearney
Carson
E. Judell
San Francisco
J. F. Short
A. M. Short
Ruby Valley
C. W. Williams
Hlburt
H. L. Newman
Ruby
W. A. Belden
Oaklaw
J. R. Hardman
Gold Creek
Mr. Roesch
North Fork
E. B. Butler
J. W. Skiles
Chicago
J. &. Rice
Ogden
J. W. Watts
Mt Home
Idaho
F. C. Ruthyard
G. W. Hutcheson
J. E. Nearne
W. B. Malouf
Salt Lake
Michaels
W. D. Weathers
Wm. Schedale
Wells
Shirley Worden
Elko
James Thomas
Montello
First Woman Honors At Republican Convention
Mrs T F Moran of Nevada becomes the first woman to receive official recognition at a Republican national convention. She is chosen to notify the vice presidential nominee, while Nevada selects H G Humphrey to the national committee and Samuel Platt to the resolutions committee.
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Chicago
T. F. Moran
Nevada
H. G. Humphrey
Reno
H. B. Maxson
Samuel Platt
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Washington Republican
National Press Club
Washington
Neptune
Old Guard
Ihr
Democratic Congress
Hobart Bosworth
Jarbridge
the &. P
Bradley Fatt WA
Presented
Jesse L. Lasky
Connell
Will Englert
Englert
MAYOR
Mrs. Moran
U. K
Doz Welch
Welch
Swift's
van Camp's Park
Dole
Fifth Street
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