War on the Mexican Border Escalates Into Uniformed Clash
Brownsville Texas reports the border conflict shifting from banditry to armed fighting between American and Mexican soldiers. Twelve Mexicans crossed the border near Madera and seven Carranzista troops were killed. Mexican troops fired on Texas rangers near Cavasos as Captain McCoy dispatched cavalry reinforcements.
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Brownsville
Texas
America
Mexico
Madera
Texas Rangers
Cavazos
McCoy
Ten More Babies Entered In Elko Baby Contest
The Elko baby show notes fifteen entries with a mix of ages and both sexes. Families from Ruby Valley and Elko, including Sharp, Rising, Talley, Batchelder, Randall, Kenney, Jensen, Klaner, Oldham, Schraps and Duke, are listed as participants. A musical program is planned in the event’s honor.
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Grant
Louis Sharp
Ruby Valley
Virginia
L. H. Rising
Carlin
Harris and Clark
H. A. Talley
Elko
Frank
E. P. Batchelder
Nelvin Francis
Randall
Vance Elmer
Vance Kenney
Alice May
Geo. C. Jensen
Julia
J. F. Klaner
Frank Hallett
Edgar EB. Oldham
Fox Springs
Reed Elizabeth
Paul Schraps
Dorothy
H. H. Duke
Prussian Militarism Sparks British Peace Debate
London newspapers endorse Britain's peace stance while denouncing Germany's claim to fight for sea freedom as impudent and ridiculous. They warn that peace cannot come while Prussian militarism endangers Europe and the world.
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United Press
London
England
Washington
Germany
Lumber plant of W P Eccles burns in Baker Oregon
A fire at the W. P. Eccles lumber company's plant in Baker Oregon this morning caused a loss estimated between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
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United Press
Baker, Ore
W. P. Eccles Lumber Company
Lee Caldwell Leads Flying Devil Ride to 1911 Montana Win
Lee Caldwell of Pendleton Oregon rode the bucking horse Flying Devil to a 1911 Montana Round-Up state championship in Miles City. The famous outlaw horse posed in midair while Caldwell earned $1,974 in prizes last year across nine exhibitions, with six firsts and one second. Caldwell is currently at the Hotel Mayer awaiting the Ebko Rodeo.
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Lee Caldwell
Montana
Miles City
Flying Devil
Pendleton
Oregon
Missoula
Mr. Caldwell
Caldwell
Hotel Mayer
Friends help Mrs Mohr amid alleged mistreatment by doctor
In Providence on September 1, friends of Mrs Elizabeth Mohr report she suffered abuse by her husband the doctor. The widow told Constable James Wallace she knew nothing of a murder but endured mistreatment that could drive some women to kill.
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United Press
Providence
L. 1
Elizabeth Mohr
James Wallace
Pope's Appeal Seen Fruitless as War Lull Approaches
Washington reports a high official says the Pope's appeal to the president for peace is fruitless now but a winter lull may allow definite action by President Wilson. The outlook suggests a shift toward peacemaking as fighting slows with approaching cold weather.
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United Press
Washington
America
Europe
Wilson
Three Masted Schooners Beached at Hoquiam
The three masted schooner Louise from Honolulu runs ashore in Hoquiam's north jetty breakers but remains safe. It grounded in fog yesterday at the Balloon wreck site. James Grant reports local mines look promising.
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United Press
Hoquiam
Vic
Louise
Honolulu
Watermelon donation boosts local barbecue effort
S. M. Tobin presented the Rodeo committee with one hundred large watermelons for the barbecue. The cheerful donor's generosity was praised as a sign of goodwill for the community event.
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S. M. Tobin
Rodeo Committee
Four Negroes Repudiate Mohr Confession
By United Press Providence Sept 4 the four negroes repudiated their confession that they were hired by Mrs Mohr to kill her husband. Physicians suggest that some enemy possibly slew the doctor tonight Bradley Theater adv.
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United Press
Providence
L. L
Decisive Battle for Riga Begun
Petrograd dispatch reports a decisive battle for Riga's fate has begun. Russians are said to have been driven across the Dwina thirty miles southeast and German forces are attempting to cross, covered by artillery. If the Germans cross Riga faces evacuation to Petrograd.
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Preas
Petrograd
Riga
Dwina
The Boss heads to Wigwam in Brady film
World Film Corporation unveils The Boss a five part drama from Edward Sheldon with Holbrook Blinn as the Boss and Alice Brady as his wife. Michael Regan a sharp witted Irish boss battles enemies to win love and triumphs at the end. Also shows The Diamond from the Sky chapters and two other features with continuous nightly screenings starting Monday at 7.
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World Film Corporation
Wm. A. Brady
Boss
Edward Sheldon
Holbrook Blinn
Alice Brady
Michael Regan
United States
Micky
Michael
Senator Pittman to Attend Rodeo and County Fair Week
Senator Pittman and his wife will travel from Tonopah by auto and stay the week for the Rodeo and County Fair. Governor Boyle and Supreme Judge McCarran are also slated to attend. Cowboys and editors plan a large dance Monday night.
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Pittman
Tonopah
Boyle
McCarran
Bullion Leasers Shipping Ore In Elko Camp
Bob Caton a leading Bullion miner visits Elko and reports every leaser shipping ore. He says the district has not looked this good in years and expects Bullion to again be a top state producer with strong activity across the camp.
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Bob Caton
Elko
Caton
Bodies of five girls recovered from ruins in fire
In San Francisco five children bodies were recovered from the St Francis Girls Directory ruins after a morning fire. Katie OBrien aged five was found, with four other victims identified later as Elizabeth OBrien aged fourteen and three others unconfirmed. Fire officials cited a short circuit and chimney sparks as the blaze cause amid low water pressure.
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United Press
San Francisco
Calif
St. Francis Girls
Katie O'Brien
Elizabeth O'Brien
Katie
Famous bullfighter Tomas Ybarra to perform in Rodeo
Tomas Ybarra the famed Spanish bullfighter will arrive this evening from San Francisco to take part in the Rodeo bullfights on the 12th and 13th next week. Angel A Bilbao reports Ybarra is an experienced fighter known in the old country and will wear the regulation jeweled costume weighing thirty two pounds. Other bullfighters already in town are staying at the Star hotel and have received new costumes stitched by Mrs. Joe Patani of Independence Valley.
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Tomas Ybarra
San Francisco
Western Pacific
Angel A. Bilbao
Ybarra
Kbarra
Star Hotel
Joe Patani
Independence Valley
Harry Thaw Talks of Divorce Suit
Harry Kendall Thaw arrived in Sacramento and issued a statement supporting his divorce suit. He said divorces are legal, so pursuing the case is right, and he has no ill will, while denying knowledge of Evelyn's son and any claim to Mrs. Thaw's statements.
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Gy United Press
Sacramento
Calif
Harry Kendall Thaw
America Rejects Britain on Warnings Before Torpedo Attacks
The United States will reject England’s demand that merchant ships receive warning before submarine torpedo attacks, citing identification difficulties and the risk of future disputes. The decision, announced from Washington, shapes U S policy on submarine warfare and merchant vessels. Also a note about Bradley Theater’s Monday parade with bullfighters in regalia.
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Washington
England
America
United States
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Lizzie
Jerry Tom
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St. Francis
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Harry Thaw
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Sunset Grocery Company
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