American Ship Nebraska Torpedoed Off Irish Coast
The American steamship Nebraska was torpedoed about forty miles southwest of Fastnet on the Irish coast. All crew members were saved, no passengers aboard, and the vessel remains afloat though hopelessly damaged. Washington reports shock and a probe ordered as the incident is viewed as defiance amid wartime notes to Germany.
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Independent
London
England
Nebraska
Liverpool
United States
Fastnet
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Arizona at the Wigwam Tonight
A brief review notes the six reel film Arizona shown at the Wigwam tonight with a plot involving Captain Hodgman, Lena, Tony, Estrella and Denton at a Western post and Canby ranch, plus a later war-era twist and a rumor of mining prospects in Humboldt county.
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Arizona
Lena
Denton
Hodgman
Estrella
Hiodgman
Conrades
Canby
Kellar
Tony
Adv
Washoe Typographical Union urges union labeled textbooks
Washoe Typographical Union No 65 of Carson City Nevada urges the State Text-Book Commission to award future contracts only to books published under strict union conditions bearing the union label. The resolution seeks action to counter the book trust and promises equal quality, proposing copies be sent to the commission members and labor groups statewide.
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Washoe Type
Union
Carson City
Nevada
Text-Book Commission of
State Text-Book Commission
State
Text-Book Commission
Washoe Typographical Union No. 65
State Board of Text-Book Commissioners
Italian Troops Win Decisive Victory on Frontier
Special to The Independent reports Italian forces routing Austrian defenders and occupying a wide front from Lombardy to the Adriatic. Vienna claims Austrian steps across the Isonzo with ships and aircraft, while Rome says several key towns fell and Austrians retreated, marking a bold early phase in the widening European war.
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Rome
Lombardy
Adriatic
London
Austria
Italy
Mary
Isonzo
von Hindenburg
Salgado murder case argued before state supreme court
The Salgado murder conviction in Elko County was presented to the state supreme court today on a petition for rehearing. Defense was by H. P. Hale and Elko County by Deputy District Attorney Cantwell. After argument the case was submitted.
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Jose Salgado
Elko County
Supreme Court
Record-sized gains mark a historic earnings year
On May 26, 1915 earnings surpassed 900 million dollars, a new record, with April receipts totaling 123.8 million. The figures underscore a peak in financial performance for the period.
Commissioners Secure Expert To Advise On Elko Sewer
The Elko County Board of Commissioners convened with sewer expert Louis C. Kelsey of Portland to review the deficient system. Kelsey, a former Salt Lake City city engineer, will submit recommendations tomorrow likely outlining extensive but cost efficient improvements for disposal and distribution.
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Board of County Commissioners
Elko
Louis C. Kelsey
Portland
Oregon
Kelsey
Salt Lake City
Winnemucca
Idaho
Las Vegas
Sparks
Band of tramps hijacks eastbound freight in Floriston
A group of hoboes seized an eastbound extra freight at Floriston, brandishing revolvers and overpowered the railway crew. Southern Pacific officer J. J. Kelly pursued by speeder from Reno, confronted the attackers, knocked the spokesman unconscious, and forced the tramps to flee. The incident left a mob sense among Truckee vagrants, with militia feared.
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Floriston
J. J. Kelly
Southern Pacific
Reno
Kelly
Lindsay
Beggan
Truckee
Prosperous Gold Circle Leader in Copper Canyon Placer Case
T P Liddell, a progressive legislator two years ago, is in the city as a witness in the Copper Canyon placer litigation. Liddell reports Gold Circle is prosperous with many leasers at work and the mill running at full capacity. Snow has nearly disappeared and he predicts a bright future for the region.
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Gold Circle
T. P. Liddell
Copper Canyon
Liddell
Judge Taber Grants Divorce in Cruelty Case
Judge Taber grants a divorce to Alma Prentiss from Walter Prentiss on cruelty grounds. The case, started in 1913 and lingering two years, included an alimony arrangement of 50 dollars monthly that was not paid, with potential permanent alimony under consideration. They reside in the Gold Circle mining district.
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Willard Frank Reiber
Humboldt County
Carron
Retber
Willard
Reber
Taber
Alma Prentiss
Walter Prentiss
Prentiss
Plantiff
Gold Circle Mining District
Pin Lodged in Lady's Throat In Sewing Incident
Miss Alice Sherwood of Tuscarora was brought to town with a pin lodged in her throat after placing it in her mouth during sewing. She suffered distress and could not remove it, with doctors considering X rays and possible operation. She came with T Fairchild Jr and wife, sister of Miss Sherwood.
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Alice Sherwood
Tuscarora
Orde T
Miss Sherwood
T. Fairchild, Jr
Eighth Grade Play At Bradley Opera House
Elko Grammar School eighth graders aided by seventh and sixth graders will stage The Windmills of Holland at the Bradley Opera House next Friday night. A beautiful, well rehearsed schoolchildren’s production with an admission of twenty five cents.
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Elko Grammar School
Bradley Opera House
Harvest Hands Sought for Oklahoma Grain Harvest
United States Department of Labor circular says 16 000 to 18 000 workers will be needed to harvest Oklahoma grain. Wages range from two dollars a day plus board to three dollars. Interested applicants should contact W G Ashton commissioner of labor in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
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State of
Oklahoma
United States Department of Labor
Washington
W. G. Ashton
Oklahoma City
Okla
W O Williams Dies in Salt Lake City After Elko Years
Word came that W O Williams, longtime Elko County resident, died last night in Salt Lake City after a period of ill health. He formerly owned and ran the flour mill on the South Fork, which burned years ago. He was a respected member of the I O O F. Funeral planned in Elko under local lodge auspices. full notice to follow.
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W. O. Williams
Elko County
Salt Lake City
Williams
South Fork
Elko
Holland joins in U S protest over Lusitania sinking
The Netherlands government sent a note to Germany protesting the May 7 torpedoing of the Lusitania, noting the loss of several Dutch lives and aligning with the American protest.
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United States
Germany
the Hague
Netherlands
Cunnard “Line
Dutch Miner Ryndam Collides South of Nantucket
The Dutch steamer Ryndam collided with a tramp freighter about fifteen miles south of Nantucket. The warship South Carolina responded to the incident, rescuing seventy seven passengers. A second item notes U S officials arranging hospitality for Chinese dignitaries visiting Washington for three days, including White House reception and Mount Vernon visit.
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New York
Ryndam
Nantucket
U. S
South Carolina
Washington, D.C
Wilson
White House
Hrgan
Mount Vernon
Southern Commercial Congress
Saloon Keeper Nick Deni Injured After Barrel Accident
Nick Deni a saloon keeper from He ewawe traveled to Elko last night for medical care after a barrel rolled onto his foot badly injuring it.
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Nick Deni
Heewawe
Elko
Wrestling Match at Bradley Opera House Stirs Elko Crowd
In Elko the Bradley Opera House hosts a much anticipated wrestling match between Stroh and Miller. Each fighter arrives with a strong reputation and both seek decisive wins to boost future opportunities in San Francisco Bay City events. The winner takes all proceeds and gains better chances for lucrative matches.
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Bradley Opera House
Elko
Stroh
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Miller
St. Paul
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Bay City
Reno Chief to tighten motor vehicle enforcement
Chief of Police Hillhouse announced steps toward stricter enforcement of motor vehicle laws in Reno. He cited numerous complaints about cars and motorcycles without lights, speeding, and loud mufflers, noting many vehicles lack readable license numbers.
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Hillhouse
Gazette
End of Civil War in Transmississippi Department
Fifty years ago today in 1865 the Confederate army of the Transmississippi department laid down its arms ending hostilities in the Civil War.
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Confederate Army of the Transmississippi Department
Neptune's Daughter A Praised Carson City Show
The Grand Theater audience lauded Neptune's Daughter starring Annet Kellermann with superb acting and wonderful scenery. The News notes the Bradley Opera House will show the film Monday night May 31st.
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Carson City
Grand Theater
Annet Kellermann
Venus
Bradley Opera House
Italian hog raisers arraigned in San Francisco court
Ten Italians were arraigned in the municipal court in San Francisco on charges of keeping swine in the city. The arrests marked the start of a campaign by authorities to curb hog-raisers, Chinese shrimp dryers, and chicken ranchers deemed a public health menace.
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San Francisco
Cal
Convocation at the American University Opens
On May 26 in Washington D C many eminent educators attended the first convocation day exercises at the new American University. An academic procession led by the Marine Band preceded the opening. Chancellor Hamilton presided and Chancellor Day of Syracuse University delivered the convocation oration.
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Washington, D. C
New American University
Methodist Institution of Learning
Wilson
Marine Band
Hamilton
Day
Syracuse University
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Holland
U. 5
Bradley
Neptune’s Daughter
THE
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American Beauty
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Kirk
Sunset Grocery Company
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