Lusitania Sunk by German Submarine Kills 1346
The Lusitania was torpedoed off Ireland killing 1346 aboard including notable Americans Alfred G Vanderbilt Elbert Hubbard Charles Froman Justus Miles Forman and Charles Kline. Survivors describe chaotic scenes as two torpedoes struck and passengers rushed to lifeboats amid fire and debris. The tragedy heightens tensions as plans for investigations and political fallout unfold in Britain and the United States.
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New York
Americana
Lusitania
Ireland
Alfred G Vanderbilt
Elbert Hubbard
Charles Froman
Justus Miles Forman
Charles Kline
Irish
England
United States
London
William Joel Stone
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Queenstown
Ernest Cowper
Toronto
Ont
Mr. Cowper
Helen Smith
His Majesty
Stormrock
Kinsale
Turner
Armas
Hown
History of Old Liberty Bell Ahead of Panama Exposition Journey
A historic recounting of the Liberty Bell from its casting in London through its storied Philadelphia uses. It details the bell’s cracks, recasts, steeple placements, and notable ringing events from 1753 through 1834 including declarations of independence and visits by Lafayette. The piece notes its westward journey toward the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
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San Francisco
Elko
Salt Lake City
Fortland
Seattle
Whitechapel
London
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
State House
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
State House Yard
Boston
Lexington
Concord
Bell
Allentown
Jerry Huber Granted New Trial in Mountain City Murder Case
Aerogram from Carson City reports the Nevada Supreme Court reversed a district court verdict in the 1913 Mountain City murder of Billy Billings. Jerry Huber, convicted, is granted a new trial, expected to begin soon in Mall. Trial history shows a hung jury at the first trial and a split verdict at the second.
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Aerogram
Carson City
Supreme Court
District Court
Jerry Huber
Billy Billings
Mountain City
Huber
Verdict: First Degree Murder in the Huber Case
A jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree, fixing life imprisonment. The trial drew strong emotions among Huber and victim Billings' circles. Gedney aided the district attorney, while Jamon Nynart and Joseph McNamara defended. The defense challenged ruling excluding the deceased's character. The tower court ruling was reversed in a decision by Judge Colaman with Justices Norcross and McCurran concurring.
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Huber
Billings
Gedney
Jamon Nynart
Joseph McNamara
McNamara
Tower Court
Colaman
Justice Norcross
Justicn McCarran
Lillian Russell in Wildfire at Wigwam Tomorrow
Lillian Russell stars in the film Wildfire at the Wigwam tomorrow with a matinee and evening show. The World Film Corporation presents a top quality production with a notable race scene in act four and the Pathe News segment, plus Wigwam Concert Orchestra.
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Lillian Russell
Wigwam
Beautiful
Orient
World Film Corporation
Elko
San Francisco
Wigwam Management
Pathe News
The
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Fatal auto accident near Lamoille claims two lives
The first Elko County fatal crash occurred yesterday near Lamoille two miles from the valley road. Driver Ran Streeter of Lehi Utah and passenger John Dawson died after the Doris auto overturned. Streeter survived with a severe scalp wound. Dawson, who spoke once, died shortly after. Edith Holland and May Berg aided victims until help arrived. Dawson’s body was taken to Elko for burial. Streeter’s injuries were treated in Lamoille.
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Elko County
Lamoille
Ran Streeter
Doris
Rockwell
Dawson
May Berg
Edith Holland
Martin
Streeter
Miss Holland
Lamoule
Dr. Rand
George Kennedy
Dawcon
Jonea
Rand
Mr. Dawson
Mr. Jones
Utah
Elko
Keyser Undertaking
Ehi
Keyser
Splendid Prize at Bradley Opera House Tonight
Management announces a grand prize plan at Bradley Opera House. Coupons with every ticket sold will enter buyers to win a car, drawn for by July 4. The prize heads to exhibition tomorrow. watch for Monday's ad.
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Bradley Opera House
Mayer Orchestra
Stole Horse and Buggy In Jail At Yale Oregon
Dick Gregg is jailed in Yale Oregon after allegedly stealing a horse buggy and harness hired from Bangs. Sheriff Harris will likely remove Gregg to county custody tonight. A Mother’s Day service is set for 11 AM with theme Mother and Hero Influence and an 7 20 PM evening service.
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YALE
Oregon
BJ. Bangs
Dick Gregg
Gregg
Harris
Bangs
J. M. Swander
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Germany
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L. Wintermantle
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Lafayette
John Marshall
BIG Doris
Turtle
John Dawson
Bradley
Presbyterian Church
Sunset Grocery Company
Paices Telephone
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