Germany hanged captain for carrying US pistol in war
In a World War episode, Germany hanged a British captain seized with an American revolver loaded with lead bullets and black powder. Francis Bannerman claims Germany deemed it an egal weapon and shifted to steel‑cased bullets smokeless powder, prompting U.S. gun makers to adjust production for allied forces.
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New York
Germany
Francis Bannerman
Bannerman
Amer
Tr Tol
International
His gilded promises and broken vows in Pittsburg
A fragment recalls a man who walked away from love after promising wealth and a car to a woman. He believed marriage would be unhappy, choosing to part while time remained. The exchange asks if love endured despite the broken pledge.
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Pittsburg
Notice of Sale of Delinquent Property for Taxes Elko Nevada 1917
Public sale will occur July 16 1917 at Elko Nevada courthouse for delinquent 1916 taxes on multiple parcels. Listings name Manuel Antonio Barton Cross Blake etc with assessed values penalties advertising costs totals due and sale terms including redemption and 10 percent costs. County Treasurer Miller and County Auditor Greathouse certify the full delinquent tax list ending June 4 1917.
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Elko Nevada
Nevada
Manuel Antonio
Tuscarora
Mountain City
Blake Paradise
Valley
Elke
Cross
San Francisco
California
Sey
Ama
L C Davis
Elko
Frank Ht Horn
Main Street
Church
H R St
Trail Creek
Junoon
Timber Canyon
Thos. King
Section
Ranger
le Uuire
Battle Mountain
Martin Lewis
B Street
Salt Lake Utah
Ferber Mining District
TE McDermott
Halleck
Honge
Geof Overman
Reese
S W Parkinson
Franklin
Idaho
Mountainand
Wot Plumb
Knob Hill
Centennial
Guy Laval
T. J . Elko
Deeeret Storey
Afton
Nts
Court House
Pace Ace
M. H. Miller
Eixo County
State of Nevada
of Elko
W. G. Greathouse
M. HM. Miller
Biko
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Toreat
Henderson Banking Company
TAL Resources
W.M. Doyle
Verdi Lumber CO
Commercial Street
Elko, Nevada
U. S
Carlson
W F Kitz
Contact
Wyatt Irothers
Tremonton
Utahio
Wit
Action
Lamoille
THE
Writesides Dental Company
Graham Flour
Lowell Grain & Milling CO
Hotel Mayer
W. R. Mayer
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