Elko Rodeo Winners and Finals Drama Persist
Elko's rodeo on Wednesday crowned relay race winner R M Valdez of Grass Valley with seven minutes fourteen seconds and paid out top cash to Ben Dobbins and Al Biscarro in bucking events. Earl Simpson suffered a severe goring-like pounding, and crowds watched steer riding and wild horse showcases with finalist contenders trimming the field for the upcoming grand finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Valdez
Grass Valley
Skelter Oil Robbins
al Biscarro
S Two Step
Oregon
John Sestenovich
Elko
Timothy Barry
Ben Dobbins
Fresno
California
Salinas
Arlen Hanks
Teddie
Samlinas
Lee Caldwell
Pendleton
Holly
Clown
M. Valdez
Grass Vley
W. J. Robbins
Wyoming
Orst
Trout
Bill Hell
Black Demon
H.S. McCrea
Boulder
W. R. Valdez
Chas
H. Keas Skeeter
Bill Robbins
Lee Trout
Bald Hornet
Lee Supulveda
High Tower
Ben Dobbing
Moving Picture
Roy Robbins
Grizzly
H. S. McGrea
Fay Ward
Rene
Vic Gartin
Jenn Hyena
K. Hughes
Evening Star
George McCain
Bill Moffatt
Tom Henderson
Red Bird
Waa
Earl Simpson
Cow Boy
Bill
Joe C. Harris
Elka
Geo. McKnight
Elka County
Gore
W. D. Mason
M. I. Valdex
Iam Young
Henry McGowan
Castle
Garcia
Joseph Snelson
Nels Ouderkirk
al Biacarro
Glen Cox
Mr. S. McCrea
AcCrea
Mi Crea
Simpson
James Worden
Valdez
Skeeter Bill
Skeeter Bi
Hank
Keas
Skeeter Bill Close
McCrea
Grasa Valley
Brock
Keno
Ward
Elven
K. Hushes
Moffat
Jay
McCain
Caldwell
Ely
Earl Simson
Biscarro
Judeoe Ty Jerive
Biscarr
Jack Creek
Mormon Coon
Etl
Dan Hell
Juder
Dobbins
Tie
Io Carro
John Sertnovite
Fin Barry
Custer John
Custer
Horace
Harvard Doctor Messiah In Serbia War Chronicle
A fragmented United Press dispatch reports on Serbia with mentions of Harvard University figures and wartime events. The text references soldiers, hospitals, wounded, and a tense frontline scene with blurred names and dates, reflecting a chaotic war reportage style.
Teppel Suburbs Promises Incomplete Report
Unclear OCR fragment references Teppel suburbs and Prom where details are missing. No coherent events or names to confirm a full news item.
Second Story Man Murders Widow
A man described as a second story intruder killed a widow in a suspected robbery. Police say the assailant escaped with valuables before fleeing the scene. Detectives are pursuing leads and examining nearby homes for clues.
Reno Lagy Injured at Reno Rodeo Grounds
A rider identified as Jocomoe Jet, of Reno, sustained a fracture after a fall at the Reno Rodeo Grounds during the final, as doctors noted the injury while the program proceeded. Spectators and officials reported the accident but continued with the events and the grand finale plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno Lagy
AY Rodeo Grounds
German Losses Mount in Tarnopol Baltic Drive
United Press reports eight thousand German soldiers and heavy artillery were killed or wounded as German divisions and Austrian brigades failed to drive Russians from Tarnopol and Gallici. Russian counterstrokes pushed Austro German forces westward with over 200 officers among the casualties. Other Russian successes were noted in separate areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Petrograd
Tarnopel
Gallici
Rene Comute
High school agriculture exhibit at rodeo draws crowd
High school students demonstrate the Babcock Milk test in the agriculture exhibit room of the Pioneer building. Tests determine butterfat percentage in milk from local dairies as visitors observe daily at ten. Director R V Thomas leads the program highlighting practical farming education for Elko county and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.V. Thomas
Kish
Te J
Elko
Elke County
Tria
Bike
Lamoille
Elko County
Nevada
Biko County
Tzeppe ling Active on English Coast
London dispatch reports two air raids on the English coast with details to follow. Skeeter Bille nightly dances attract crowds and offer prizes including a gold wrist watch and a mesh bag for popular young ladies. Ten votes accompany each ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeeter Bille
Native Sons Celebrate Admission Day Parade Big Event
San Francisco honors Admission Day with a parade of 20000 native sons and daughters. Governor Johnson Mayor Ralph Senator Phelan and Expo officials will review the procession and army navy officers will attend. Elaborate floats and a special program mark the day at the exposition with open house at the California building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
San Francisco
Johnson
Ralph
Phelan
Moon
Army
Navy
California
Look Out for Advertising Fakirs Warns Local Businesses
A traveling advertising hustler victimized several local businessmen and disappeared with money. The notice advises thorough scrutiny of proposals before committing funds and cautions against unverified schemes. Miss Elsie Lameth, Nevada University physical director, arrives to organize a local school athletic association and outline training for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Lameth
University of Nevada
Reno
Well Known Lady Passes Away in Los Angeles
Bertha Miller died at her home in Los Angeles on September 2 1915 at age 50 years 3 months 10 days She was born May 23 1865 in Plymouth Missouri and lived in Nevada Utah and California before settling in Los Angeles She was married June 21 1885 to Benj F Miller and leaves husband a son Frank and a daughter Mrs Chas Jonas plus an aged mother three sisters and many relatives The community extends sympathy to the family
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Los Angeles
Bertha
Benj. F. Miller
Miller
Plymouth
Nevada
Utah
California
Frank
Chas. Jonas
Ed. Leberski
W. A. Martin
W. L. Paul
Zeppelin reaches heart of Londor in London cable
Chicago dispatch reports London correspondent stating all is well at staff quarters. The message is taken as evidence that Zeppelin attacks last night hit near the heart of London. Independence subscription urged in the cable note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
The
Daily News
London
Ths
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Czar
Elko’s
H. B. McCrea
L. Be, McCoy
Garfield Daniels
Harl Simpson
Tom [Henderson
Carl Supulveda
Fay Be, Ward
Clayton Belcher
Will Robbins
Thos Thatcher
Sam Holly
George Adams, Jr
Custer John Wooden
Jimmie Flying Dutchman
Alien Hanks
Bill Clown Indian Chief
Kenelloe Keddie
Dim O'Bryan
Karl Simpson
Clayton Melcher
Omeorge McCain Vie Gartin K. Hughes
Hal Robbing
M. R. Valdez
BI Robbing
Skeeter Bill al Biscarro
Harvard
United.Press
New York
Serbia
Col Devrena
Pop Jolin
Striwe
Ilsewerd University
Wien
Teppel
Hi Prg
Redes
Jocomoe Jet Aes
Mie
Fiien
Ani
Lear
Minnie Manfore
Daily Independent
Calbert Tocon
Teutons
Tzeppeling
English
Zeppelin
Heart OF Londor
Ghiradelli
Baker's
Kellogg's
Campbells
LEGO
Sunrise
Fresh Daily
Basketley
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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