WILSON SURVIVES DEADLY ASSAULT ATTEMPT IN CHICAGO
Secret service guards thwarted Richard Cullen a 22 year old machinist as he tried to board President Wilson’s automobile during a city stop en route from Chicago to Shadow Lawn Cullen carried an automatic revolver a large knife and a deadly liquid He confessed he wished to harm the President noting dissatisfaction with Wilson’s foreign policy Secret service later instructed closer protection of the President despite his wishes to travel unguarded.
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Pittsburgh
Secret Service
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Chicago
Richard Cullen
Tim
Washington
Independent Editors Lawsuit Dismissed
Yesterday the district attorney announced that an item in The Independent about a Republican banner strung across Fifth Avenue was not within the statute. The case was dismissed and Justice of the Peace Herbert U. Castle ordered the dismissal.
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Carville
Independent
Acrosa
Justice of the Peace
Herbert U. Castle
Sheriff Harris Pursues Carlin Rail Murderer In Rush
Sheriff Joe C. Harris works without rest to capture Giuseppe Delia Santina, the 21 year old Italian murderer of Milton Rhine, a popular 8. P. freight conductor killed in a Carlin saloon. Citizens urged to watch for strangers fitting the description as authorities telegram out details.
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Joe C. Harris
Guiseppe Delia Santina
Milton Rhine
Ryan
8. P
Santina
Rhino
Carlin
Harris
Harpoon Yarn Teller W P Beach in Carlin Campaign Ball
Elko raconteur W P Beach, a skilled razor fixer and buffoonish wit, headlines a gathering at Eagles Hall in Carlin on October 26. His humorous tale of the Great Harpoon from old Tipperary promises lively entertainment for voters and visiting candidates.
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Elko Raconteurs
DeWolf Hopper
W. P. Beach
Independent
Railroad Street
Bench
Pete Dunne
Hennessey and
Flanigan
Tipperary
Ute
Carlin
Eagles' Hall
Big Republican Rally at Bradley Theatre Tonight
The Republican candidates including Sam Platt and Barney Moran speak at Bradley Theatre tonight on campaign issues. Richard A. McKay, Edward Roberts and others attend, with a Las Vegas emphasis on Nevada ties and labor questions. The event features bands, bonfires, and hospitality at 4 PM, with Carlin events tomorrow night and a free picture show.
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Bradley Theatre
Sam Platt
U. S. Senate
Barney Moran
Supreme Court
Edward E. Roberts
William Kennett
Elko
McKay
Farley
Bay City
Mich
McCullough
United Mine-Workers of America
Mr. Me
Mr. Kennett
Michigan
Nevada
Roberts
Washington
Wilson
Roberta
Independent
Mr Roberts
Labor
Edwin B Caine
Mesara
Platt
Moran
Bradley
Carlin
Eagles’ Hall
W. T. McNeil
Western Home Builder
Famour Prentice
Biko
McNell
Pittman Land Bill Land Grants and Public Schools Debate
A lengthy editorial questions the Pittman Land Bill as it would grant seven million acres to Nevada for public schools and the State University. It raises concerns about land grabbing, water supply, taxes, homesteading, and potential graft, urging readers to scrutinize the measure and its provisions.
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Pittman
Senate of
United States
Nevada
Sc Looky and
University Division of
University
Daring Elkoans Explore Ruby Mountains Tragedy Scene
Charles H. Fredson and Charles A. Stephenson, popular Elkoans, ventured into the Ruby Mountains to view where Professor Raymond Y. Thomas and party faced peril during the storm. They crossed six to seven feet of snow, camped, then climbed with difficulty, documenting the sites and remnants from the tragedy.
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Charles H. Fredson
Charles A. Stephenson
Ruby Mountains
Raymond Y. Thomas
Water Company
Summit Lake
Lamoille
Tessie Crane
Fee Rock
Miss Steinhart
Prof
Thomas
Crane
Steinhart
Two Candidates Sure of Election in County Offices
The county faces an easy choice with M. H. Miller Democratic candidate for treasurer and Charles DeArmond Republican candidate for county surveyor assured of victory. Both have served well and earned broad respect, with Miller cited as an excellent accountant and DeArmond praised for thorough, accurate surveying work. Both are valued for continued public service.
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Uecker
M. H. Miller
Charles DeArmond
Eselfhait
Miller
Nevada
DeArmond
Punt
Bucks for Sale at a Bar
Classified notice offering sixty two purebred Shropshire bucks for sale. Describes them as well cooled clean and over 10 pounds. Apply at the Independent office.
Help This Good Cause Vote For The Best Man
Catholic Bazaar at The Bradley Theatre October 23 and 24 aims to raise funds to repair the new church. Rev Father J. J. McNally and Father Chavez oversee the event with two voting contests for most popular man and woman with costly prizes. Local figures like M. O'Connor and Mrs Rogers are nominated. The Independent will track progress and the Campaign Ball moved to November 3 at Bradley Theatre.
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Bradley Theatre
J. J. McNally
Father Chavez
Kid Outlaws and Desperadoes Loot Sacramento Warehouses
Tan kids led by 15 year old Dick Granger were arrested after a five week spree looting warehouses and freight-cars worth thousands of dollars. They used six boats to move loot to caves and houses, selling some to hock shops. The gang's 16 year old Captain inspired loyalty as the youths refused to indict each other.
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Sacramento
Cal
Dick Granger
Metropolis Candidates Ball Promises Talks and Fun
One of the campaign's enjoyable social events is the candidates ball at Metropolis on Wednesday evening November 1. The program includes short talks by the candidates, good music, and a general good time for attendees.
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Metropolis
Tupic
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