Ambitious Town News Mix In Wartime and Local Dangers
Mrs Augusta Finney and Miss Mollie Curler depart for Berkeley to attend summer teachers’ school as a murder case looms with Dan Riley charged after Mabel Riley died from a cabin shooting near the Telescope hotel. An inquest is held while deputy DA Cantwell and others plan speeches to boost war savings. A child narrowly escapes drowning near the depot as Eddie Clutterbuck faces draft considerations and a call to arms. The storm also threatens water pipes as crews assess repairs.
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Augusta Finney
Mollie Curler
Berkeley
Mabel Riley
Dan Riley
Telescope Hotel
Rodgers
Riley
Judge Doughty
Chas
Cantwell
Bob Hesson
Ye Scribe
Skelton
War Savings Stamp Fund
Flood damages and street flooding hit local residents
The storm flooded yards and kitchens and filled ditches near Court street and Fifth Idaho, with mud colored water and two feet in a cellar. A truck was stuck on Rail road street mud and required horse help. Roads were poor and residents helped one another while notices and exemptions were discussed for local claims.
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Edgar Relnbart
Court Street
Mr. Booher
Firth and
Idaho
Fernald
Fifth Street
Ghost on Track Hospital Fugitive Stirs Town
In Shamorin Pennsylvania a hospital fugitive named Edgar Stokes escaped containment after being found wandering along the rail lead. He was dumped from a car, moved to a hospital on the city outskirts, then fled again by wrapping in a sheet and leaping from a window.
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Shamorin
Peeter
Edgar Stokes
Convicted Murderers Cited Playing Card Game in Jail
Sunbury Pa June 22 Two men Jacob and Henry Sallada recently convicted of first degree murder in the Schleig case were found at Northumberland County Jail passing time by playing cards. The pair were described as busy and unrepentant as authorities noted their status following the trial.
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Sunbury
Jacob
Henry Sallada
Northumberland County
Williamn Schleig
Petrified Watermelon Unearthed by Excavation Crew
A petrified watermelon weighing about sixty pounds was unearthed during work on a building site. The fruit shows visible stripes and was found by ten laborers digging in the area.
Wedding of Miss Laulee Jenkins and Captain Ernest Marvey
A bower of pink roses and carnations framed the wedding at the private school on Pacific avenue. Miss Laulee Jenkins and Captain Ernest Marvey wed with Miss Dorothy Jenkins as maid of honor, in a ceremony attended by family from Winnemucca and Camp Frewwnt. The couple will reside in Palo Alto after a brief home stay at Tahoe prior to the bridegroom’s orders.
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Laulee Tre ‘Harne Jenkins
Ernest Marvey
Pacific Avenue
George M. Southward
Winnemucca
Nev
Southward
Nevada
Yak
Miss Jenkins
Dorothy Jenkins
Slater
Mie Denking
Elekth
Darital
Trene McShane
Anne Immerioan
Nellie Agnes Denman
Francen Mecham
Rosita Welesenders
Helen Harrison
Marenerite Pope
Mire
Jackeon Watt Anning
Major and Mrakt
Beat
Mos
Rebel Wallies
Koa
Trin
May John Ro Denman
Mise Sarah Havatin
Camp Premont
Caphan
Mrs Marvel
Baler ‘Tahoe
Brilestronm
San Pranelaen
Hendersons Bill On Assessment Work During 1919 20
The measure suspends the requirement under section 2324 of the Revised Statutes that a mining claim must show 100 worth of labor or improvements each year to maintain location. It applies to claims located before December 30, 1919, and 1920, with conditions noted. The resolution excludes placer locations and does not amend earlier public resolutions about mining claims with military service impacts.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Ultimate Consumer Tricks Welfare Office For Five Dollar Edibles
Kansas City broadcast notes a man labeled ultimate con through welfare offices to obtain five dollars in food stamps or edibles. He left with the allowance, returned ten minutes later, requested two dollars more to cover a fake purchase, claiming country visitors and appeasing the apraiser who granted the extra funds.
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Kansas City
Pure Lie Welfare
Mother Seeks Gold Buttons for Boy's Shirt
Fragmentary wartime note describes a mother sewing gold buttons onto a boy's shirt to carry real American gold on his person for safety if captured by Germans. The passage mentions Bert Martin of Salt Lake City and details about button quantities and sweater vest preparation.
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Bert Martin
Martin
Laother Perte
Hin Eletiiind
Mitchell Proving Class as Cubs Manager
New York June 22 Foxy Fred Mitchell former pitcher catcher and coach is proving capable as manager of the Chicago Cubs guiding a team that has shown steady improvement under his leadership and strategic decisions.
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Mitchell
New York
Foxy
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Chicago
Cubs Boss Shapes 1918 Pitching Staff Amid Injuries
In the 1918 season Context Seymour Case notes Charlee Werghman and the Cubs assemble a pitching rotation led by veteran hurlers Vaughan and Tyler. Mitchell guides the staff, selecting warmup and in-game choices to maximize output, aiming to prevent injuries and overuse as Alexander wears Khaki and the campaign unfolds. The piece reflects a Chicago Cubs strategy during a wartime period.
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Charlee Werghman
Cubs
Alexander Pune
Fae Bert
Cub
Mitchell
Lok
Syven
Gevius
Vaughan
Tyler
Tyler Has Been Largely Responsible For Iseppin
Alexander
Rexall 1 Cent Sale Extended to Monday at Dupont Pharmacy
Due to Friday’s storm the Rexall 1 cent sale at Dupont Pharmacy will continue on Monday. Ady.
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Rexall
Dupont
Application for Peronesion to Appropriate Nevada Waters
Notice of application filed in Elko County Nevada seeking to appropriate public waters. State Engineer details the proposed diversions by dam and ditch on specific sections, describing the point of diversion and quantities, with dedication requirements and timing to be set.
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Nevada
Elky
Elio
Notice of Nevadas public water appropriation application
Application No 5098 announces an intent to appropriate public waters of Nevada by Elkw County Bike to the state water administrator. The notice states the applicant plans to divert water from a natural source under Section 53 Chapter 240 of the 1913 statutes and cites the June IOS date and the relevant county and state offices.
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Nevada
Bike
Wanted Cottage and Rooms for Rent at S10 Commercial Street
Small cottage with three furnished rooms for housekeeping sought with low price. Location at Por 'ND, price around 425. Two furnished housekeeping rooms available with light and water provided. Apply at 10 Commercial Street. Owner may have more at this office and is paying for details.
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Commercial Street
Irrigation Water Rights Case in Section 25 43N
The document records a water rights conveyance involving MODOT and M. by dam and ditch to Late 6 and 7 in Section 24 43N R53 EB with laterals for irrigation and dam purposes from April to October yearly. Water not returned to stream. State Engineer Seymour Case. First publication June 22, 1918. Second publication July 22, 1928.
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ISIN
Tober
Chicaew
Bronk’ Siened
Seymour Case
Chance State Engineer
Negeg
Jevet
Residents seek return of removed items from Lytton home
Two individuals involved in moving a Plotte stool from the That an Qa rounnd area last week are ordered to return the item if the owner, Matt Canton, located at Idaho ginect Advance 122, confirms possession. Authorities reassert the demand and investigate the incident.
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Thatan
Matt Canton
Lytton
Idaho
New Dental Prices Ad by Bee The Whitesides
Dental work pricing updated by Bee The Whitesides Dental Com Ady. The ad announces new rates for common procedures and encourages patients to inquire for details and booking.
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Whitesides Dental
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Tits Mateter
Mr. Clutterbuck
Erry
Altho
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Reno
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Dueine Roundhouse
Gibson Gully
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Elko Cleaning & Dyeing Works
Express
Eiko
Eiko, Nev
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Elmo
Independence Ball
Bradley Theatre Orchestra
Elko Paint Shop
Lewis & Zuccone
Auto Paint Shop
W. M. Doyle
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Garcia
Elko, Nevada
French Baking Company
Mr. Farmer
John Deere
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