British Admit a Defeat in Belgium
Special to The Independent from London reports that British forces were defeated in Belgium and fled trenches at Ypres. The German official report claims victories over Russians in western Galicia and over the British east of Ypres in Flanders. Also reported: two British, one Danish, and one Swedish ship sunk in the North Sea off Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
London
Belgium
Ypres
North Sea
Ireland
Galicia
Flanders
Sheriff Closes Gambling Carnival Games Action Warned
Sheriff Harris halted three carnival games and warned the carnival to tighten operations as complaints mount. He stated the games resembled percentage gambling and said authorities may shutter the carnival and other venues if practices do not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Burk's Big Spectacular Uncle Tom's Cabin Tour
The Burk's Big Spectacular Production of Uncle Tom's Cabin claims to be the largest dramatic canvas show in America. It combines a metropolitan cast with high class vaudeville artists and Fred R. Pilcher's concert band, promising a grand, modern entertainment touring to Bike on Friday night May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rinsing Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Burk
Barnum
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Fred R. Pilcher
Nevada Sheep Men Win By Rate Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Southern Pacific overcharged for sheep shipments in double deck cars. A rate of 170 percent of the single deck rate was deemed reasonable, saving Nevada sheep producers substantial annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Reno Journal
Dave Staunton
Nevada Cafe Owners’ Association
Negro maid charges attempted bribery in Carman murder case
Celia Coleman, a black servant who testified earlier in the Mrs Flor ence Conklin Carman murder case, today charged that attempts were made to bribe her testimony. The state has rested its case as large crowds attend proceedings in Mineola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Celia Coleman
Florence Conklin Carman
Louise D. Bailey
Judgment Rendered for Plaintiff in Keelan v Poreh
A judgment was rendered for the plaintiff in the case Keelan versus Poreh before Justice Castle. The plaintiff was awarded $35 plus attorney fees for the moving of a building, with attorney McNamara serving for the plaintiff.
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Keelan
Taxpayers Seek Trial To Set Aside Increased Valuations
Judge Ducker sets trial for May 10 in Humboldt County case G D Bliss and others versus Nevada Tax Commission Humboldt County et al. Heaviest taxpayers challenge last year's real estate valuations by the tax commission. Plaintiffs are represented by Hoyt Gibbons and French of Reno. defendants by Attorney General Thatcher and District Attorney Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducker
G. D. Bliss
Nevada Tax Commission
Humboldt County
Tax Commission
Hoyt, Gibbons & French
Reno
Thatcher
Powell
Humboldt Star
Nevada Day Named Amid Fair Preparations
Commissioner George Mills reports that Wednesday July 7 has been officially designated Nevada Day at the exposition. Efforts by the Reno lodge of Elks and Commercial Travelers, with fair organizers, aim to make the event a memorable occasion. Railroads plan special transport to Reno from various parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Tl Mills
San Braneico
Nevada
Reno Lodge of Elis
Commercial Travelers’ Association
Rateal
Santa Rosa Rose Carnival Opens With Grand Floral Display
Santa Rosa California May 6 The city in gala attire awaits the formal opening of the annual rose carnival tonight over three days of elaborate festivities. Tons of roses have been gathered for the grand floral display. Coronation of Queen Zelma a juvenile parade and a baby show are highlighted as the program builds to a Saturday morning rose carnival pageant.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Zelma
Reduction in Freight Rates Aids Livestock Shippers
Shippers in the Chicago market have suffered from high livestock losses in double deck railroad cars due to crowding and trampling. Freight rate cuts are praised as long overdue, expected to restore balance to losses. Staunton notes single deck clock cars keep stock upright and losses lower, while double deck cars cause high mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Staunton
Big Guild dance at Bradley Opera House tonight
The Guild hosts a social dance at the Bradley Opera House tonight with plans complete and an expected large crowd. Music will be excellent and attendees can enjoy watching others while dancing the night away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
Bradley Opera House
Prison Farm Drill Aims To Open State Water Projects
At the Carson area prison farm warden Dickerson started an on site demonstration drilling project using a borrowed drilling machine from Truckee River General Electric. The first well yielded water and later strong sand quagmire but expert advice helped turn a seemed valueless bore into a valuable asset. The well reaches about 70 feet with an 18 inch casing. The project plans to provide water for 10 more acres and possibly more, with costs tracked as a public record for interested parties.
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Carson
Dickerson
Tie
Truckee River
General Electric Conopoly
Ant
University
Tis
Appointments Made to the Governor's Staff
The state board of administration named officers for the University Cadets at Reno and Vernon staff. Named are GQ A Latapie major R A Allen captain Th McQuestin captain 1 14 Went captain FB Bannigan first lieutenant E TH Swann first lieutenant AB Tovey fretiest tenant Tr Walker first lieutenant A Ferris second lieutenant B Ogilvie second lieutenant C F Dressier Carson sergeant major and color bearer AL La Haaatett lieutenant colonel and aide de camp M Vink HW AH Sheeline II duality ant colonels.
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State Board of Aliteration
Boyle
Sullivan
Koodigan
University
Reno
A. Latapie
R. A. Allen
Th. McQuestin
Went
FB. Bannigan
E. TH. Swann
AB. Tovey
Tr. Walker
Moon has no influence on crops claims Selevtiste scientists
Scientists contend crops grow from soil and air nutrition and temperature rather than lunar effects. They note soil and atmosphere are unaffected by the moon and only daylight levels drive plant growth, suggesting minuscule lunar influence cannot affect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selevtiste
Black man detained after strange disturbance
Officer McMurtrey and Sheriff therms responded to a reported disturbance near Hill yesterday. A Black man appeared agitated and described as mentally ill, possibly due to drag use, and was taken to the county jail for medical care where his condition improved by today.
Interesting case in justice court involving horse value suit
A lawsuit filed in the justice court through Attorney Jos M Hark for Ennis Esquire against Tom Park seeks the recovery of a horse or its value set at 100 dollars plus 100 dollars for attorneys fees. In Dallas on May 6 a large gathering of railroad employes wives and daughters met in Dallas for a convention of Riches auxiliaries to railroad employes unions.
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Justice Court
Jos. M Hark
Ennis Esquire
Tom Park
Ang Attormmes
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Mre
CM. Canteall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Railway
Holand
Mary Milton
Denison
Clara Bradley
Co Wuubus, Co
Liberty Bell route petition spurs Reno action in 1865
Citizens in Reno press for the Liberty Bell to be routed through their city amid nationwide appeals. A Philadelphia mayoral secretary replies that routing will depend on city council decisions and will aim to touch many points, with petitions urged to speed consideration.
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Telimpse
Nej Yada
Milla del Julia Council
Reno
Mia
Sadie D. Hurst
Philadelphia
Madani
Building Fencer and Hog Killing Time Reflect Past Influence
A fragment reflects on broader influence beyond construction and slaughter timing. The lines hint at broader concerns and the belief that certain forces were thought to sway outcomes. Limited text leaves interpretation uncertain.
Winnemucca rail plan held up by receivership turmoil
The piece traces ongoing efforts to build the Winnemucca to Caldwell line, with Col Price and Col Place negotiating traffic terms with the Western Pacific while receivers control the Gould system. It notes capital talks, a shift to an independent route, and expected approval plans as of May in Peking and Washington circles.
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Bush
Caldwell
Winnemucga
Phice
George W. Fie
Winnemuren
Col. Price
Ance
Col Place
San Frisco
Western Pacific
Col
Traes
Balse
Cat Fries
Metis
Wertegt Pacific
St. Louis
Hu Celene Place
Fivteh
San France
Parific Road
Holland A
United Sto Cap Hiad
Mmore
California
Tmese
del, Plaen and Associates
Mr. Bush
Dueh
Stoekholders
Winnenmeea
Caldwell Winncomucen
Col. Place
Mr. Fletcher
San Francisco
Gulflight Torpedoed Without Warning
Washington May 6 report confirms Gulflight torpedoed without warning. Officials, including Consul General Stine and aides, instructed to collect crew depositions as Ambassador Girard informs the German government.
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Washington
Uke
Etate
London
Ile Bekony
Jeteral Stine
Seite
Wihissador
Girard
Germaun
Elko County Athletes Headed to Reno Meet
Elko County high school athletes depart for Reno on November 14 to compete in the annual academic field and track meet. The squad includes captain Ernest Claowsen, Harold Fernald, James Sutton, Jess Turner, and Harvey Sewell. Principal Jen a and Professor Ross accompany the team. They expect to run Monday morning. Read the Daily Independent.
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Elko County High School
Reno
Jena
Ross
Ernest Claowsen
Harold Fernald
James Sutton
Jess Turner
Harvey Sewell
Elko School
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Bly
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J. J. Gatherer
Ghina
Japan
Revolution
Marco
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Ploteler
Peking
China
Yuan Sat Kat
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Dave
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Shine
Yuan Shi Kai
Tainan
Shantung
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Telephone
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