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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

4

Unlawful Detention Suits Filed Locals

Local notices list civil actions filed in district court. Attorney E A Klein filed suits against Constable C B Kappler for unlawful arrest and detention seeking damages up to two thousand dollars, plus additional cases against James Mackey and C B Kappler for auto theft and unlawful detention.

E. A. Klein District Court G. F. Kinney C. B. Kappler Carlin Orrin Caughlin James Mackey L. McGregor F. J. Smith

Four Applications for Widows Pensions in Nye County

Nye county commissioners concluded a session by favorably considering four applications for widows pensions. The legislature recently entitles widowed mothers to pensions, and the process requires county officials to investigate and approve before sending the applications to the state. The Bonanza report notes the four approvals at the meeting.

Nye Bonanza

Senator Pittman to Meet Goldfield Miners on Post Office Fund

United States senator Key Pittman of Tonopah, Nevada, will confer with Goldfield mining and business leaders on either Friday or Saturday this week regarding securing the $75,000 congress appropriated over seven years ago for buying a site and constructing a post office building in Goldfield.

Key Pittman Tonopah United States Nevada Goldfield Congress Goldfield Tribune

Miss Farrar to Act in Movies in California

New York June 12 Geraldine Farrar famed Metropolitan opera prima donna will travel to California next week to act before the camera for two months in several key roles. Reported salary is the largest ever paid to a moving picture artist with a special car provided for the trip and a furnished villa during the stay.

New York Geraldine Farrar Metropolitan Opera Company California Miss Farrar

Mayer and Commercial Hotel Arrivals Show Diverse Guests

A listing announces arrivals at Mayer and Commercial Hotel featuring guests from Portland, Berkeley, White Rock, Reno, San Francisco, Gold Creek, Ruby Valley, Montello, Salt Lake, Troy, Idaho, Denver and Cleveland. Notable names include Mrs. L. King, W. H. Moffatt, Chas H. Bowen, A. W. Bowman, J. Wines, Irene Wines, and E. R. Lets among others.

L. King Portland, Or Wil M. Thompson Berkeley Leona Winter White Rock W. H. Moffatt Reno H. G. Humphrey Chas H. Bowen San Francisco H. A. Jacobs Frank Hoy Gold Creek G. B. Williams Alfred Smith Ruby Valley Harry Newman R. W. Randolph Halleck J. Zollig Nellie Zollig Hallick A . H. Christenson Montello A. W. Bowman Thos R. Benson J. E. Wines Irene Wines J. B. Lewis Salt Lake B. M. Thompson Portland L. A. Elsworth Portlad Frank E. Rickey Spanish Ranch J. M. Riddell Deeth W. B. Campton Troy Idaho S. T. Groves Ben Pearson W. J. Cremers G. M. Pickersgill G. M. Metz Denver H. Jacobson E. R. Lets A. J. Rowley C. C. Brigham Cleveland

United States Replies to Germany on Neutral Rights

Secretary of State ad interim Robert Lansing states that the United States expects Germany to protect noncombatants and neutral lives in war at sea. The note asserts American shipmasters and citizens’ rights aboard neutral or belligerent ships, and calls for precautions to distinguish belligerent vessels or contraband from peaceful commerce.

United States Robert W. Lansing Secretary of

Notice to Officers to Kill Dogs in Elko County

The Board of County Commissioners of Elko County Nevada authorizes peace officers to kill any and all dogs within the county. The directive specifies officers may act to remove potentially dangerous or unlawful animals as required by county policy and state law.

Elko State OF Nevada Board of County Commissioners County of State of Nevada

County order enforces a muzzle ban within Elko County

A county directive from the Elko Nevada board vice governor requires patrol and enforcement of a muzzle prohibition within any town of the county. Clerk Robert B. Hunter signs the order advancing county oversight and compliance by local authorities.

Robert B. Hunter Board of County Commissiooner

Bids Open for Road and Rock Work on New Secret Pass Road

Sealed proposals for road and rock work on the New Secret Pass Road are due July 9, 1915, at 10 A.M. The contract covers a twelve foot wide solid road bed with iron railing along fills, four culverts, and rock removal. A second bid allows a grade deviation at Dorsey Creek within ten percent and a one thousand foot length limit, with a ten percent bid bond required.

Secret Pass Board of Highway Commissioners Forest Reserve Line Brown Dorsey Creek

Board of Highway bids and bond requirement notice

The successful bidder must provide a bond equal to half the bid for faithful performance. After bond is given, the winner’s certified check will be returned. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. Dated June 9, 1915 by H. J. Jones Clerk. First publication June 10, 1915. END OF SEASON SALE hats and accessories advertised by Miss Rizzi Commercial Sample Room.

Board of Highway Commissioners H. J. Jones Chilren

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