Chinese War Fears Rise as Japan Moves Troops Toward War
May 5 report from Peking says official orders prompt hurried Chinese army preparations for defense against a potential Japanese attack. The Chinese government fears a surprise strike and concentrates troops near the capital, with 100000 soldiers readied but limited ammunition for brief resistance. The piece also notes Ringling acts with Joseffson of Iceland and discusses boxing and jiujitsu styles.
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Independent
Peking
Chin Wang Foa
Hom
County Advertising Bid Awarded to Independent Paper
County commissioners opened bids for county advertising and awarded a one year contract to the Independent as the lowest bidder at 110 dollars. Other bids ranged up to 139 dollars from the Nevada State Herald and Brooks and King. Meanwhile Elko resort entertainment grows with Mine Host Doyle hosting nightly programs and a varied menu at the Commercial Cabaret attracting patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Elko Independent
Elko Free Press
Nevada State Herald
Brooks and King
Elko
Doyle
Eliza Crane Pioneer Lady Laid to Rest at 78
The remains of Mrs. Eliza Crane were laid to rest this afternoon with Rev. Chas McHarness officiating at her late residence. A native of Illinois, she crossed the plains in 1863 with her husband, settled on the Crane ranch in Elko County, and raised a large family. She leaves three daughters, six sons, twenty five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. The Winnemucca Silver State notes storm damage, predicting main losses to fruit and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Crane
Chas. McHarness
Methodist Church
Crane Ranch
Elko County
Crane
George Overman
T. F. McDermott
C. E. Francis
George
Knox
Charley
Henry
Andrew
James
Mrs. Crane
American consul Frederick Van Dyne commits suicide
Naples May 5. Frederick Van Dyne American consul at Lyons leapt from the steamship Santa Ana and died. No reason is known for the act. San Diego May 5. April Panama California exposition attendance was 152,622 with reported profit of 10,470 and average daily attendance of 5,017. A French government horse buyers party visited Yerington seeking light artillery horses. 15 of about 80 inspected were accepted.
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Naples
Frederick van Dyne
Lyons
Santa Ana
San Diego
Yerington
Mason Valley News
Pioneer Stables
Reno
Cost of War to England Revealed in Commons
Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that total war cost to the end of the fiscal year stands at 7,000,000 pounds with an average daily cost of 2,100,000 pounds.
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London
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Oddie Wears Unfitting Trousers In Public Gaffe
The Gazette reports Governor Tasker L. Oddie wore a pair of trousers not his own after Governor Goldie's suit was taken for pressing. The incident ended with Oddie squeezed into the unfamiliar pants, highlighting a wardrobe mishap in a light political tale.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Tasker L. Oddie
Oddie
the Gazette
Goldie
Exposition Palace of Education
Prince Albert
Albert
Gov
State Engineer Visits Starr Valley To Adjudicate Water Rights
State Engineer Kearney arrived from the west this morning and, with Attorney C B Henderson Watt Martin and John Carter, departed for Starr Valley to temporarily adjudicate water rights between two parties. He plans to return this evening and then proceed to White Rock tomorrow to adjust claims by Henry Winter and Mrs Parus.
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Kearney
C. B. Henderson
Watt Martin
John Carter
Starr Valley
White Rock
Henry Winter
Parus
Wadsworth Machine declines 300 million shells order
Dayton Kentucky May 5 The Wadsworth Machine Company refused an order for 300000000 cartridge shells for the allies. A firm member said the plant would have been available to the United States government if the order had been for the government. The shells would have cost more than 100000.
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Dayton
Wadsworth Machine Company
United States
Russians Suffer Severe Defeat In West Galicia
German and Austrian forces smashed Russian lines along a twenty mile front in Western Galicia. Berlin reports great rejoicing and flags raised in victory.
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Galacia
Berlin
London
Galicia
Persia
SUGGESTS BETTER FIRE PROTECTION FOR STATE BUILDINGS
George A. Cole state controller and fire warden completed an inspection of state owned properties to plan added fire protection and lower insurance rates. State buildings are insured at 600000 with possible policy increases. universities insure about 308000. Other state coverage includes 126000 capitol 90000 asylum 45000 orphans home 27000 printing office 20000 industrial home Elko and smaller policies for exposition buildings.
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George A. Cole
Cole
Orphans’ Home
State Printing Office
Elko
Rear Admiral Doyle Retired. Pond Succeeds in Pacific Fleet
Washington May 6 Rear Admiral Robert M Doyle commander in chief of the Pacific Reserve Fleet was placed on the retired list upon reaching age for active service Admiral Charles F Pond superintendent of the Twelfth Naval District at Mare Island Cal has been chosen to succeed Doyle as commander in chief of the Pacific Reserve Fleet
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Washington, D. C
Robert M. Doyle
Charles F. Pond
Twelfth Naval District
Mare Island
Cal
Doyle
Famous composer to visit United States
When the steamship Rochambeau ties up at the French Line pier on Friday or Saturday this week a large delegation of New York musicians and music lovers will greet Camille Saint-Saëns who will be among the passengers aboard the liner.
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New York
Rochambeau
French Line
Bie
Camille Saint-Saens
Composer on way to San Francisco as Franco American delegate
The composer travels toward San Francisco as a delegate of the Franco American commission to lecture at the Panama Exposition on political economic literary and artistic relations. Saint-Saens will be warmly received in every American city visited, seen as a premier figure in national art and music.
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San Francisco
World Boxing Tournament Opens At Pan-Pacific Expo
Champion amateur boxers from east and west converge in San Francisco for a world titles tournament under the Pan American-Pacific International Exposition athletic department. The event features eight weight classes from 108 pounds up to over 175 with matches spanning several days and a size and representative character unmatched in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Cal
California Dry Forces Submit Two 1916 Ballot Proposals
The California dry movement files two propositions for the 1916 ballot. One seeks closing of all saloons on January 1 1918 and the other bans sale manufacture or distribution of liquor after January 1 1920. The plan aims to unite despite internal splits among the dry camp.
Byington Wins Reno Mayoralty In Landmark Election
Reno yesterday reelected Frank J. Byington as mayor in a historic vote marking the first city election open to women. The ballot backed Byington by a large margin while a proposal to cut saloons to forty failed. Other winners included E W Cheney, Lester Summerfield, John F Burke, Julius R Parry, George C Bryson, and ward victors Frank, Steffes, and Frisch in their respective races.
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Reno
Frank J. Byington
William P. McCullum
Clarence G. Pierson
Byington
E. W. Cheney
LeRoy P. Pike
Lester Summerfield
Summerfield
John F. Burke
Julius R. Parry
Nellie T. Zeigler
Parry
George C. Bryson
Barney Campbell
Charles A. Davies
Raymond A. Gott
S. T. Harrington
G. W. Hazlett
M. H. Lund
Peter Slaugh
B. C. Weir
Bryson
Sam Frank
W. R. Sirbeck
John W. Wright
Frank
Sirbeck
Business Men's Association
G. H. Beebe
George Larcombe
Peter Steffes
Steffes
Roy Frisch
R. M. Preston
Frisch
State Board Plans Deputy Transfers Across Districts
Governor Boyle State Superintendent Bray and A W Hendrick met Saturday in Winnemucca to discuss county school matters and confirm deputy transfers under a new law. J F Abel moves from Winnemucca to Ely Tonopah and Mina Bertha Kneymeye will lead Elko district. Professor McCracken moves to Winnemucca with Humboldt and Churchill counties in his district.
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Winnemucca
Emmet D. Boyle
John K. Bray
A. W. Hendrick
State University
State Board of Education
Reno
State Board For Education
J. F. Abel
Winemucen
Ely
White Pine
Lander
Eureka
G. B. Anderson
Elko
Tonopah
Mina Bertha Kneymeye
Elko High School
Professor McCracken
Dayton
Winnemucen
Humboldt
Churchill
Submarine sinks eleven British trawlers in North Sea
A German submarine reportedly sunk eleven British owned fishing trawlers in the North Sea. The strike aims to cut off supplies to the forts.
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Independent
London
North Sea
Christian Endeavorers Meet at Richmond
Hundreds of Christian Endeavorers gathered in Richmond for the annual Virginia state convention. The three day sessions will be presided over by Rev. M. Comper of Lynchburg.
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Richmond
M. Comper
Lynchburg
The Weeks Screened Twice at Bradley Opera House
A large crowd saw the splendid film Three Weeks at Bradley Opera House last night. Due to demand from Carlin visitors, manager Mr. Kappler arranged a Thursday night showing and repeated the program tonight for those who missed it.
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Bradley Opera House
Carlin
Ruth petition seeks end to all Ruth liquor licenses
A petition signed by 217 Ruth residents asks the county board of commissioners to annul all liquor licenses in the area and to refuse grants in the future. Seventy five women residents signed. the board will hear protests on May 6 at 11 o clock. The Ely Record notes opposition to saloons in the camp and that drinkers may lose employment with the Nevada Con.
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Ruth
Board of Commissioners
Nevada Con
Ely Record
Icelandic Strangler Johannes Joseftaon Emerges as World Fight Prospect
In a world-wide hunt for a white hope to beat Jack Johnson, Iceland offers a challenger named Johannes Joseftaon. The Teeland champion of Gilma, Joseftaon is praised for a fighting style seen as superior to other known methods. He is described as capable of defeating Jess Willard, Johnson, and Langford in under three rounds if matched in his own terms.
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Joseffxon
Iceland
Willard
Joseffson
Hugh S. Fullerton
Jack Johnson
Jesa Willard
Jess Willard
Sam Langford
Plavin
Johannes Joseftaon
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County Advertising
ASED
England
Oddies
Frontier
Petrograd
Germany
Austria
Rear Admiral Pond
Pacific Fleet
Christian Endeavorers
REAL
Mepe Tee
Campbell's Pork & Beans
South Fork
Kirk
Ane
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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