Prominent Elko Citizens Denounced in Poison Plot Case
Mike Connell accuses Justice of the Peace H A Castle Constable H A McMurtrey and hospital steward J M Taber of involvement in a poisoning plot against him. Investigations show only minor links. all three released on bond after a brief complaint filing and warrant. Public opinion favors acquittal as prosecutors plan further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice OF the Peace
H. A. Castle
H. A. M. Murtrey
J. M. Taber
Connell
Ella Connell
Carson City
Joe Bishop
H. A. McMurtrey
Stewart J. M. Tuber
Judge Castle
J. C. Harris
Mrs. Connell
Messrs. Castle, McMurtrey and
Taber Bea
Jacob L. Clark
Tuscarora
Elko
Justice Castle
Mike Connell
Ousce
Clark
Alex Carden
Chauncey Griswold
Taber
Messrs
Joseph Peck
Elgar Reinehart
Ulysses Lani
Emmet Bachman
Constable McMurtrey
Carey van Fleet
J. M. McNamara
B. F. Curler
Castle
McMurtrey
Elke
Burnett Facing Threat in Seventh Alabama District Race
Rep John L Burnett seeks re election after winning the Democratic nomination but faces sharp GOP opposition. Known as father of the Burnett Immigration Bill he has served fourteen years in Congress with a narrow primary majority of about 1000 votes.
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Pac
News Service
Gadden
Ala
John L. Burnett
Congress
Burnett
Alabama
More Marines for Santo Domingo in peacekeeping force
A cable from Admiral Caperton reports that the Thirteenth company of Marines and a company of artillery sail to Santo Domingo aboard the gunboat Panther. The move brings the total Marine contingent to 2000 sent to the southern island to maintain peace.
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Pac
Int
Washington
Admiral Caperton
Santo Domingo
Nevada Women Propose Laws For Next Legislature
The Nevada Women's Civic League at its annual convention urged changes in race track gambling and divorce laws, use of schools as civic centers, an eight hour workday for women, raising the age of consent to 18, a community property law, and wife control over her earnings. Delegates urged voters to back candidates who pledge to support these measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Women's Civic League
Woman's Journal
ABE LINCOLN S SISTER TO GET MONUMENT
In southern Indiana a sandstone grave marker for Sarah Lincoln Grigsby sister of Abraham Lincoln will be replaced by a monument after fifty years. Funds came from public subscription and dedication is planned for Memorial Day with services. Governor Ralston declined to speak. poet Max Ehrman will read a commemorative poem.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Rockford
Ind
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Sarah Lincoln Grigsby
Lincoln
Samuel J. Ralston
Max Ehrman
Anton Grigsby
Spencer County
Grigaby
Locals and Personalities at the Commercial and Area Guests
Winnemucca resident H. J. Wilson joined the Commercial Hotel guests in Elko along with Newton Foster Beowane and W. M. Brooks Independence Col. Ninety guests include N. P. McCoy Halleck and W. Peregon Midas visiting Elko. The Pixies operetta plays Friday at Bradley Opera House with 25 and 10 cent admissions. Judge B. J. L. Taber returns from Ely then Carson City on business and back to Elko soon. Constable LL. A. McMurtrey leaves for Carson City on official duties returning Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Wilson
Winnemucca
Newton Foster
Beowane
Elko
W. M. Brooks
Independence
Col
N. P. McCoy
Halleck
W. D. Peregon
Midas
Bandits Attack Seventh Cavalry West of Santa Ysabel
General Funston reports that Mexican bandits attacked a detachment of the Seventh Cavalry west of Santa Ysabel last Friday afternoon. The bandits were driven off, but Private Strong is missing. Funston wired Washington for more troops to be stationed in the Big Bend district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Pershing
Namiquipa
Seventh Cavalry
Santa Ysabel
Strong
Washington
Big Bend
Funeral of Little Billie Doyle Wednesday
William M. Doyle and wife return from Rochester with their son William. The child underwent surgery by Mayo Brothers for a brain tumor but died. The body rests at 431 Fourth Street until Wednesday. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the Episcopal church with friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Doyle
Rochester
Minn
William
Mayo Brothers
Fourth Street
Episcopal Church
Army of boll weevils invades two states
A determined fight is being waged this spring by farmers against the boll weevil in the black belt. The weevil has already crossed Alabama and infested counties in Southwest Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
Selma
Ala
Black Belt
Alabama
Georgia
German and Russian Warships In Battle
Copenhagen reports heavy gunfire Sunday night suggesting a major sea clash between German and Russian warships. Indiana fears suffrage monopoly of centennial celebrations as suffrage groups seek to lead events, with opposition worried pageants become a parade. Dr. Frank B. Wynn, commission chair, notes discomfort but aims to keep centennial event separate from suffrage demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
Copenhagen
Indiana
News
Indianapolis Ind
Frank B. Wynn
Austrians Report Major Gains in Italian Territory
Vienna May 22 official reports say Austrian forces dominate Armentara ridge and occupy most of the area after yesterday’s attack. They claim 3000 Italian troops captured along with 25 cannons and 8 machine guns and several villages taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pac
Int'l News Service
Vienna
Armentara Ridge
Elko Triumphs in Ten Inning Nerves-Racking Tilt
A Wells vs Elko Tigers game stretched to ten innings at the local grounds. Elko fell behind after Wells scored in the first and fourth innings, then surged with five runs in the eighth. The game tied in the ninth and Olsen scored the decisive run in the tenth with one out. Umpires George Riddle and Stanley Vines officiated. weather and crowds limited attendance. Wells led 6 to 0 through two innings but Elko rallied to win 7 to 6 in extras.
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Wells
Elko Tigers
Elko
Olsen
George Riddle
Stanley Vines
Ue Elko
German Advance Checked by French in Key Battles
Paris report states after four days of bombardment German efforts at Avocourt Wood were halted. French countercharges at Lemort-Homfie won back ground, and a German thrust east of Meuse at Handdromont was repulsed. A French night assault at Sector Vaux captured a long German trench.
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Pac
Paris
Avocourt Wood
Lemort-Homitfie
Meuse
Handdromont
Sector Vaux
Pioneer Lumberman of Nevada Dies at 76
William F. Chapman a pioneer of Nevada and well known lumberman died in a local hospital after a long career in logging camps and the Virginia City boom era. He leaves a widow two daughters Mrs Nellie Judd and Mattie Chapman and a son W P Chapman. Born in West Virginia he came to Nevada over 40 years ago. Funeral arrangements are by Perkins-Gulling Company Gazette.
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William F. Chapman
Nevada
Virginia City
Nellie Judd
Mattie Chapman
W. P. Chapman
West Virginia
Perkins-Gulling Company
Gazette
Natchez Fears River Will Engulf City
Natchez Mississippi May 22 authorities fear the Mississippi will flood Natchez as the waterworks plant and other valuable properties near the riverbank crumble. Swirling waters erode clay embankments rapidly and officials seek government aid to prevent the town from being swept away.
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Natchez
Pac
Int'l News Service
Miss
Mississippi
Year in Jail Threat No Bar to Liquor Selling
Little Rock Arkansas May 22 The state supreme court upheld the one year penitentiary sentence for liquor law violations yet arrests spread across counties and dockets fill with cases. Those soliciting liquor orders or advertising whiskey face fines but sellers face a year in prison.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Little Rock
Ark
Supreme Court
Two Popular Young Men Leave for Coast
T. R. Furlong known as Ray, longtime linotype operator for the Free Press, departs for Sacramento California to take a first class position at a leading newspaper. Al Frank, former foreman of the composing room, also leaves the Free Press to become foreman at a large publishing and printing plant on the coast. Both leave with the best wishes of Elko friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Furlong
Ray
Free Press
Sacramento
California
Seading
Furlong
al. Frank
Elko
Nelson not appointed as a special officer
A local newspaper wrongly claimed that Nelson was appointed a special officer to guard M. B. Connell. Investigations show no appointment by Sheriff Harris or Constable McMurtrey and no necessity for such a role. Connell is not in danger. Nelson was hired to assist at the Connell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. Nelson
M. B. Connell
J. C. Harris
Constable McMurtrey
Connell
Nelson
Tungsten testing method described by Virginia Chronicle
The Virginia Chronicle notes a mining school test for tungsten using pulverized ore fused with soda and potash, then dissolved in hydrochloric acid and boiled to yield a yellow tungsten oxide residue. If the blue color appears in the solution, tungsten is indicated. otherwise no tungsten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City School of Mines
Virginia Chronicle
Germans to Reinforce Turkish Army at Bagdad
London May 22. Official circles report four thousand Germans en route to reinforce the Turkish at Bagdad. Twelve thousand Austrians are already at Bagdad. The British and Russian drive against Bagdad is expected to commence today.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Bagdad
Bagda
Germany's Federal Council Sends Budget Reforms to Kaiser
Berlin May 22 Government council debates new rules for food distribution in a budget sent to the Kaiser for approval. Deliberations include plans for changes likely to be enacted soon.
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Federal Council
Germany
Kaiser
Pac
Int'l News Service
Berlin
Bi Council
Gerenyantgeest
WiLliam
Yaquis halt advance as 400 troops arrive near Langhorne
Marathon Texas May 22 Captain H L Evans of the signal corps reported that Saturday afternoon about half the troopers en route south turned back after 400 Yaquis reached the march line and came within shooting distance of Langhorne's forces, delaying the U S troop movement.
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Marathon
Texas
H. L. Evans
Signal Corps
Langhorne
Tonopah Millman Loses Right Hand In Accident
Carl Wilson of the Belmont mill in Tonopah suffered a severe injury when his right hand was caught in a compressor. It was crushed and amputated on site with no hope of saving it. Wilson, a longtime Tonopah resident, is hospitalized in Reno.
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Carl Wilson
Belmont Mill
Tonopah
Mr. Wilson
Reno Gazette
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