President Wilson Wins Great Diplomatic Victory
Berlin reports Germany to concede in Lusitania case predicted by the Kaiser’s reply to the U S note. Germany will ask Wilson to safeguard neutrals lines. Special to The Independent from Berlin June 24. Mrs H B Millard returned from Ely with flags for the battleship Nevada and describes royal entertainment. George B Williams of Fallon Nevada and Ed E Oldman of Fox Springs noted in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Lusitania
William Jennings Bryan
Berlin
United States
George B. Williams
Fallon
Nevada
Ed. E. Oldman
Fox, Springs
Elks of Reno organize excursion to San Francisco for Nevada Day
The Elks of Reno plan a July 2 1915 departure for a San Francisco visit as part of Nevada Day events at the exposition. A gala program includes a parade with Grand Lodge officers and bands, with free entertainments for visiting Elks. Separate steamer trips to Los Angeles planned, with reservations through San Francisco Lodge No 3 and hotels in Los Angeles. Rates and stopovers detailed. reservations urged at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks of
Reno
San Francisco
Sacramento
Nevada
Exposition Grounds
Travelers’ Protective Association
Elks
Exposition
California
Grand Lodge
Harvard
Yale
Los Angeles
Elks Grand Lodge
Pacific Coast Navigation Co
J. H. McCormack
First Street
Elke Home
Griffin family visits after auto overturn incident
Tom Griffin, a well known Carlin stockman, came to town with Mrs Griffin and their son James. He explains he did not overturn his auto on bad roadbut on Moleen grade reports say he upset the car. He has driven many unruly motors and will not let bucking cars beat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Griffin
Carlin A Stochman
Mra. Griffin
James Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Independent
Germans aim eastern war until Russians out of commission
Special report from Berlin states Kaiser William ignores the chant to go to Paris, planning continued aggressive warfare in the eastern theater. War saw remains the next objective as Germany seeks to permanently neutralize Russian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paris
Kaiser William
Warsaw
Teutons
Fred T Doll advocates commission government in Elko
In a letter to the editor Fred T Doll argues that a city form of government would address small, local problems ignored by the county commission. He cites water service, sidewalks, ordinances, and enforcement as examples of issues a city government would manage better. Also notes Miss Alice Walters arrived from Utah to join her mother, court reporter Mrs Walters, for the summer after a trip to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Merchants Association
Board of County Commissioners
Elko
Elko Township
Fred. T. Doll
Alice Walters
Utah
Nine Are Taking Teacher's Examination Today
Miss Bertha E. Knemeyer district deputy superintendent for Elko County received all papers at noon. The three day exam features Leah Schrader Tobar Bish and Mrs Sherman Mountain City Lois Clayton and Clayton and Mrs Rose Bogers South Fork Licking Battle Mountain Adelaide Phillips Ruby Valley Ethel McBride and Cicala act as deputy examiners. Prof E Talmage Ross is taking a special examination in school history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha E. Knemeyer
Etlo County
Leah Schrader
Tobar
Bish
Sherman
Mountain City
Lois Clayton
Clayton
Rose Bogers
South Fork
Licking
Battle Mountain
Adelaide Phillips
Ruby Valley
Ethel McBride
Cicala
E. Talmage Ross
Independent
Ross
Wedding of Williams and Blevins at Deeth
The marriage of Mr Thomas G Williams and Miss Collie Blevins at the bride's parents home in Deeth was a joyful social event. Rev J M Swander of Elko officiated with Wilson B Armstrong as best man and Viola Blevins as bridesmaid. A festive supper followed and the couple departed on No 6 for a wedding tour to Salt Lake and nearby points amid rice and old shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Willams
Collie Blevins
Deeth
J. M. Swander
The
Presbyterian Church
Elko
Wilson B. Armstrong
Viola Bleyins
Southern Pacific
Salt Lake
Murphy Found Guilty in Disorderly Resistance Case
Joe Murphy, recently in the police spotlight, was found guilty of resisting Officer Peck after a disorderly arrest. Judge Castle will sentence him at 6 15 this evening following the required six hour wait after the jury’s verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Murphy
Dill Floater for Camp of Contact Nears Oil Plant
Mr Doyle proprietor of the Commercial Hotel and Mr McFadden Industrial Commission auditor returned from Contact with their party. They are employing about 25 men in the camp and are installing a tractor engine to set up an oil floater plant similar to Bly and Butte. McFadden will depart for Eureka tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Doyle
Commercial Hotel
McFadden
The
Industrial Commission
Bly and
Butte
Eureka
Accident Involves Griffins On Steep Grade Carin Connection
A car accident on a steep grade involved Howard Griffin Gerald Griffin and J W Puett of Carin. The text notes it was not Tom Griffin and mentions an unnamed Griffin, with the three men who met the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Griffin
Griffin
Howard Griffin
Gerald Griffin
J. W. Puett
Cariin
Restraining Order Asked in Clover Valley Suit
Judge Taber denied the restraining order requested by ST Weeks and C Weeks against W J Gibbs W H Gibbs and Robert Gully in the Clover Valley water unit suit The plaintiffs seek a second restraining order to be ruled on tonight or tomorrow signaling ongoing court action in the water dispute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taber
Clover Valley
St, Weeks
Overland Trail 18 Considered the Best Route Through Elko Area
The Ogden Standard champions the Overland Trail via Elko and Humboldt River, contrasting it with the Lincoln Highway. It details stops from Montello to Elko, Wells, Deeth, Carlin, Lovelock, Winnemucca, and Reno, noting good roads, supplies, hotels, and emergent aid points along the sagebrush and irrigated valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Humboldt
Vicinity
Rosebud Ranch
Lucia
Montello
Bauvard
Noble
Loray
Cobre
Ely
Nevada
Valley Station
Pequop
Fenton
Pierce Raven
Moore Station
Wells
Deeth
Helleck
Cay UN
Tonka Station
Lovelock
Carlin
Maggle Creek Canyon
Richmond
Battle Mountain
Austin
Valmy
Golconda
Winnemucca
Tarth Mountain
Winnemucena
Winnemucen
Mill Choy
Rye Patch
Usty
Ratty
Marine of the Railroad
Parma Station
Reno
Fernley
Wadsworth
San Francisco
Mad Coyotes in Northern Humboldt County Report
The Winnemucca Star notes multiple rabid coyotes in McDermitt and surrounding ranches. Several were killed at Vance and Wilkingon, plus near the old military post, with local Indians de‑driving dogs under orders. A stray dog is killed if seen near McDermitt. Kent Lamb observed a coyote biting a school door while driving an auto truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnemucca
McDermitt
Wilkingon Ranch
Vance Ranch
MeDermitt
Old Military Post
Rabba
Kent Lamb
Bond election set for July 3 despite questions
Officials at the Elko courthouse confirm the sewer bond election proceeds on schedule for July 3. Commissioner Gregory disputes plans for an early ballot call, Clerk Hunter will arrange ballot printing for July 2 if no orders stop it, Griswold’s arrival for a potential meeting remains unclear, and Montello plans a new schoolhouse as Miss Williams leaves Gold Creek duties for California. Also noted are Panama Exposition attendance plans by Rev. Ernest H. Rice and a coy ote wounded by a lamb during a local hunt.
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Gregory
Hys
Hunter
Griswold
Star Valley
Two More Earthquakes Hit Imperial Valley, Deaths Rise
Eight more deaths are reported as Imperial valley quakes topple buildings injuring many. Property losses reach about one and a half million dollars across El Centro and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
EL Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
Plenty of Rooms for Rodeo Visitors in Elko
Hotel Mayer owner Mr Mayer says ample accommodations exist for rodeo visitors with TV rooms and 30 outside rooms. He plans to house up to 300 guests from town, noting last year cots in the basement were sometimes unused. rival Mr Garcia focuses on track prep and attractions, suggesting residents provide sleeping quarters, while trains may aid lodging. Mr and Mrs Lee seek a cottage after a three month stay at Lametille.
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Mr. Mayer
Hotel Mayer
Garcia
Elko
Carlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks of Reno
Kaiser
Fred T. Doll
Commission
James Tutt
Castle
Joan
Ogden Standard
MAD Coyotes
Williams
Gold Creek
Ernest H.rice
Elka Presbyterian Church
Panama Exposition
Fales
Young Lamb
Imperial
H. F. Lee
Restaurenters
Lametlle
Campbell's
Libby’s
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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