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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1915

Page

4

Locals Personal News From Reno to San Francisco Exposition

A. J. Dubois and Mrs P G MacWhinney and Mrs J B Fitzgerald depart Reno for the grand lodge of Eastern Star and then San Francisco for the exposition. Gerald Fitzgerald accompanies his mother. Joseph Taber and H C Sproule leave for San Francisco to attend the exposition. C R Durrell visits Elke. Hoe heads to Berkeley for summer. L Marymont considers opening a Reno jewelry store. A L Daggett, US food inspector, arrives from Washington DC. Dr S B Arthur returns from Mary's River forest inspection.

P. G. MacWhinney J. B. Fitzgerald Reno Grand Lodge of Eastern Star San Francisco Gerald Fitzgerald C. R. Durrell Metropolis School Elke Hoe Berkeley L. Marymont R. Hurt Jewelry Co

Wilson insists neutrals rights in note to Germany

The United States sent a note to Germany demanding reparations for Lusitania losses and urging adherence to international law allowing neutrals to sail on unarmed ships without submarine danger. The message, backed by the cabinet, was sent after Bryan’s resignation and is slated for publication tomorrow night.

Washington United State Germany Gerard Foreign Office Wilson United William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan United States Prussia

Twenty years scene of a triple execution set

The event plans a triple execution tomorrow involving three Black victims and three Black defendants. All parties are reported to have been convicted of serious crimes and the setting remains a racially charged case.

Chinese Delegation Arrives in Boston for U S Tour

The Chinese delegation of bankers and businessmen arrived in Boston and will stay until Monday. Their schedule includes tours of large plants Harvard University visits banquets automobile drives and a luncheon at the City Club with hosts in this city.

Boston Mass United States Harvard University City Club

Notice to Elko Officers to Kill Dogs Running at Large

Board of County Commissioners of Elko County Nevada orders peace officers to kill dogs running at large without muzzles within any town in Elko County Nevada. Clerk Robert B. Hunter confirms the directive.

County OF Elko State OF Nevada Board of County Commissioners Robert B. Hunter Board of County Commissiooner

Rainbow Kimono Senior Play Delights Attendees

The senior play The Rainbow Ki mono drew a small crowd but pleased those who attended. The production explored boarding school society with its fancies aristocracies and up side down reasoning and all roles were well sustained. Larger turnout was hoped for.

Reno Masons elect officers and honor Sidney Foster

In Reno yesterday forenoon the Masonic body elected officers and elevated Sidney C. Foster to grand high priest in recognition of his work with the chapter. Other officers elected included Chas. H. Gorman deputy grand high priest Robert Lewers grand king Adams F. Brown grand scribe Alfred L. Smith grand captain of the host George E. Bates grand principal sojourner Rev Samuel Unsworth grand chaplain Thom as Lindsay grand royal arch captain E W Williams grand organist George W. Robinson grand master of the third vail Ed Peterson grand master of the second vail Joseph Hamilton grand master of the first vail Adolph Jacobs grand guard. Edwards D Vanderleith and Walter J Harris were reelected grand secretary and grand treasurer respectively.

Reno Sidney C. Foster Masonic Brothers Chas. H. Gorman Robert Lewers Adams F. Brown Alfred L. Smith George E. Bates Samuel Unsworth Thomas Lindsay E. W. Williams George W. Robinson Third Vail Ed. Peterson Vail Joseph Hamilton Adolph Jacobs Edwards D. Vanderleith Walter J. Harris

Eagles Initiation Sparks Stampede At Lodge Event

The Carson Eagles initiated 70 new members during a lodge night that turned chaotic when an armed stunt triggered a stampede. Gunfire, a blackout, and a roughhouse followed as guards searched for a missing candidate among panicked crowds and startled onlookers.

Carson Eagles Ed Malley

Road improvement bid specifications from 1915 county board

The notice outlines bid requirements for road work including smooth grading, removal of rocks, and installation of four culverts. A second bid must conform to the survey with limits on deviations around Dorsey Creek and a ten percent certificate check. Bonds equal to half the bid are required, with the board reserving right to reject all bids.

Dorsey Creek Board of Highway Commissioners

Mexican humanitarian policy framed to ease intervention

The speaker argues humanitarian aid will win Mexican hearts and reduce support for rebel chiefs, weakening their influence. He expects no extra congressional session over the Mexican situation while noting a year-end sale follows with hats priced well below cost and children’s hats offered at low prices.

Newlands Congress

Mayer and Commercial Hotel Arrivals

A list of guests arriving at the Commercial includes Clyde Odon Robi Fallon O. B. Tingley T. W. Steward S. M. Tobin M. A. Fisher H. Curtis F. E. Fennon A. Davin Joe McEachin C. W. Bassett Lem Taylor S. Delvio A. Garcia Frank Calvin I. N. Mayer Ben J. Stern W. L. Maine E. H. Majors J. B. Nolan J. Corta W. C. Dahl Geo J. Shoup L. Marymont E. R. Swartout Mrs Geo Perrin H. Jacobson A. Hawkins and wife Jesse Snider J. B. Honnard C. R. Durrell Mrs Jno Crosson I. C. Bateman Roy Morrison J. E. Willams Bert M. Smith L. S. Hawkshurst N. O. Hardy and wife Mrs Hamilton J. A. Miller J. H. Whitesides J. Rowan G. Irwin A. R. Graham.

Clyde Odon Robi. Fallon O. B. Tingley T. W. Steward Salt Lake S. M. Tobin Sacramento M. A. Fisher Oklahoma H. Curtis F. E. Fennon Livermore A. Davin Joe McEachin Reno C. W. Bassett Lem Taylor City S. Delvio A. Garcia Frank Calvin Wells I. N. Mayer Fred Takemura Ben J. Stern New York W. L. Maine E. H. Majors J. B. Nolan J. Corta North Fork W. C. Dahl

Sealed Bids Sought For New Secret Pass Road Rock Work

The Board of Highway Commissioners will accept sealed proposals for road and rock work on the New Secret Pass Road until 10 A M July 9 1915. Bids must outline a twelve foot wide solid road bed following Government Engineer Brown’s survey with a twenty foot wide fill at Dorsey Creek and iron railings set along the fill with specified pipe and post construction.

Secret Pass Board of Highway Commissioners Forest Reserve Brown Dorsey Creek

Supreme Court to Decide If Washoe County Employees Fall Under Act

The Nevada Supreme Court will determine whether Washoe County employees are covered by the state compensation act. A county suit, pursued by Attorney General Thatcher, ordered payment of dues but was appealed to the supreme court, a ruling that could affect all counties statewide.

Washoe County Nevada State Supreme Court Thatcher Carson

Royal Arch Grand Chapter Elects Officers

The Royal Arch Masons grand chapter concluded its sessions electing officers to lead the body. The event highlighted leadership changes and the formal installation plans for the coming term.

Grand Chapter The Royal Arch Masons

Newlands Endorses Wilson Policy On Mexico

Senator Newlands defends the Wilson administration's Mexico policy, arguing that immediate intervention would ignite internal Mexican dissension, threaten Americans, and undermine motives. He says the temporizing approach offers a chance to win over the Mexican people through aid and careful diplomacy.

Mexico

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