Price River Dam Causes Massive Damage and Railroad Closure
The Price River Irrigation dam failure devastates rail lines, depots, and 15 to 30 miles of track. The Rio Grande is blocked and Larson County coal mines halt production. Three steel bridges and many highway structures are washed out. residents seek hillside safety with no lives lost so far. Traffic reopens in about sixteen days.
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Salt Lake City
Price River Irrigation Company
Rio Grande
Larson County
Price
Scofield
Castle Gate
Helper
Ufe
Denver & Rio Grande
Grand Junction
Aged Mother Seeks Son’s Reply From Nevada Years Ago
The Ely Record prints a letter from James H. Riley stating his mother Mrs. Riley, now a widow, wants to hear from her son Tom who was in Nevada years ago. She needs Tom’s signature to settle her late husband’s estate and asks the son to respond. Address James H. Riley, 26 South Aberdeen St, Chirgered State.
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Ely
James H. Riley
Tom
Nevada
Spain Declares Martial Law Suspension of Guarantees
Madrid reports the Spanish government suspended all constitutional guarantees today, signaling a return to martial law conditions amid political turmoil. No further details provided on the actions or duration.
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Madrid
Drowning Death of Miss Rachael Rand at Pine Creek Dam
Miss Rachael Rand 22, art instructor at the University of Nevada, drowned yesterday afternoon near a Pine Creek dam about three hundred yards from her home. Her body was found by her brother and recovered by their father after slipping or striking her head on a rock while fishing. Interment is expected in Palisade, Pine Valley.
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William Yates
Pine Malley
Rachael Rand
Pine Creek
Miss Rand
William
Charles Rand
University of Nevada
Indy
Palisade
Pine Valley
Horse rustlers arrested in Oregon
Sheriff Harris received a telegram from Yale announcing three men in custody with 19 horses, altered irons, likely including J. R. Hardman's 11 stolen horses. Hardman is en route to identify the stock as authorities pursue return or extradition. Suspects named Arthur I and Elder James and Mack McKenzie.
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Harris
J. R. Hardman
G Creek
Yale
Oregon
Heven
Hardman
Arthur I
James
Mack McKenzie
Desperate Fighting on Italian Front Continues
On the Italian front, Austrian forces press to recapture positions taken by Italians near Monte Ortiga in Trentino. The war office reports heavy losses for Austria but ongoing violent attacks since last night.
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RCMP
Monte Ortiara
Trentino
War Office
Michigan registrar Arthur Hall may be university president
Arthur Graham Hall registrar of the University of Michigan and professor of mathematics since 1908 is a potential candidate for university president. J F Abel, chair of the regents, discussed the option with Hall and may pursue the application. Hall, 52, is a Michigan graduate and coauthor of algebra and trigonometry.
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Arthur Graham Hall
University of Michigan
J. F. Abel
Board of Regents
Ann Arbor
Hall
University of Leipzig
Germany
University of Ilinois
Milam University
Michigan
Eaet
Liquor Dealers Slow to Pay State Tax Ahead of July Deadline
W A Kelly deputy internal revenue collector says less than twenty percent of retail liquor dealers have paid the $25 tax due before July 1. Dealers in outlying areas have been given thirty days to submit payments amid expectations Congress may pass prohibition soon. If not paid, deputies say all delinquent dealers could face arrest after July 2.
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W. A. Kelly
Internal Revenue
Congress
Kelly
Notice to Water Consumers on the Hill
The Elko Water Works warns that a new 12 inch line connection will turn off the main supply tomorrow June 27. Water will be only enough for domestic needs via a small pipe, so no irrigation. limit use and rely on neighboring supplies through the day. By VT. J. Critchley.
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Elko Water Works
VT. J. Critchley
Army to be chosen next week under draft rules
Washington June 26 local exemption boards in 24 states were announced to select candidates for the national army under the selective draft law. Exemption rules are not issued yet, and army selection work may begin next week. Boards reflect army officer suggestions with city and county officials to serve. Nevada Arizona Colorado Montana New Mexico Utah South Dakota listed among states with completed boards.
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Washington
National Army
Nevada
Utah
Montana
New Mexico
Colorado
South Dakota
Arizona
Well Known Couple Married in Elko County
Yesterday at four o'clock Judge Taber united Allen Hi Truett and Alice Gordon-Ptrey in marriage in Elko County. Truett, son of pioneer C. C. Truett, runs a Wells butcher shop after years in stock business. Bride Alice Dewar, native Elko daughter, born and raised there. Friends wish the couple lasting happiness.
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Taber
Elko County
Allen Hi. Truett
Alice Gordon-Ptrey
Mr. Truett
C.C. Truett
Wells
Henderson Dewar
Elko
A Little Child Passes Away
Mildred Gilberg seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Gilberg died early this morning after three days with measles She had been frail for some time Funeral from Idaho street residence tomorrow at seven pm services private Heartfelt sympathy extended to grieving parents in the community references a biblical quote
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Mildred
Carl Gilberg
Idaho Street
Christ
British Census Report Finishes With Population Figures
London reports the 1911 census total at 120 882 558 with 315 156 396 in India and 45 221 615 in the United Kingdom. Ireland’s population falls. France is stationary. growth slows in Norway and Scotland. Germany rises fastest in Europe. Canada and New Zealand show abnormal Empire growth. Births exceed deaths in English counties though six counties lose population by migration. The report cites misstatement of age and notes a rise in public entertainers linked to moving pictures.
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London
India
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Ireland
France
Norway
Scotland
Germany
Europe
British Empire
Canad
New Zealand
English
Cumberland
Westmoreland
Cardigan
Radnord
Montgomery
Body Found At Derby Dam In Truckee Drift
A. J. Rankin found a man's body lodged in the drift above the Derby dam across the Truckee. The coroner at Sparks arrived with a jury to investigate. A. V. Hodge, son of a Wyoming cattleman, drowned at John P. Williams ranch after his horse slipped into the river.
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A. J. Rankin
Derby
Truckee
Sparks
Fallen Eagle
A. V. Hodge
Wyoming
John P. Williams
Mr. March
Hodge
Reno
French Capture First Line Trenches Near Hurtebise
Paris reports a French surprise attack northwest of Hurtebise after heavy bombardment captured the German first line trenches. The war office announced the success and noted the operation was conducted with coordinated artillery and infantry efforts.
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Paris
Hurtebise
War Office
Nevada slogan fuels war bond pride in Tonopah Times
The Tonopah Times urges readers to adopt a Nevada motto praising loyalty and early reg istration for war bond buying. The message claims Nevada leads in patriotism and registration, challenging eastern critics to match the state’s zeal.
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Nevada
Bat ‘Ueborn
Tonopah
Elko County Reaches Big War Support Total
Elko County reports its Red Cross fund at well over ten thousand dollars with more counties still to report. Officials estimate final totals may top seventeen thousand dollars as residents continue to contribute generously to war relief efforts.
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Elko County
Uncle Sam
Germany
John Henderson
Elko County Red Cross
Wilson
Red Cross Subscriptions Hit One Hundred Million Noon
Washington June 26. Red Cross subscriptions at noon totaled 104 million dollars and officials predicted the total would reach 110 million before nightfall as the fundraising drive continued.
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Washington
Red Cross
Government Extends Control to Iron and Steel and Hemp
The Senate Agricultural Committee approved amendments broadening the food control bill to cover iron and steel and their products, petroleum, farm implements, and hemp products like binders. The measure would shield farmers using products from their own land, barring the food dictator from imposing individual rations or meal regulations. Action on the prohibition amendment was deferred.
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Washington
Iron and Steel
Wee
Administration
Senate Agricultral Committee
Venezelos to Form New Greek Cabinet
Paris dispatch reports that Venizelos, the premier, has returned to Athens to form a new parliament. The London Times says he will likely propose Greece joilly the allies once Parliament convenes.
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Paris
Havas
Ares
Athens
London Times
Veneselos
Greece
Jolys
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