Fifth Day at Elko Rodeo Draws Small Crowd
The fifth day of Elko’s Fourth Annual Rodeo and County Fair saw attendance around 1500, with fine weather and strong race action. Dolly won the 600 yard horse race, Brown Carrie won the file sulky trot, Stenovitch edged Rex in the pony race, and Jeronimo led in the ladies riding event before Miss Worden fell but recovered. Stage Line won the half mile free for all after a delayed start, with Red taking the official race and Regret second in the later run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Dolly
Dennis Kelley
William Robbins
Sandy
Indian Wooden Jimmie
Frenchy
Fay Ward
K. Hughes
Jerome
Earl Simpson
James Bett
Kid
Bill Herbie
Karl Stenovich
Karl Howard
Roy Primeaux
Jeronimo
Sadie
Gooding
Little Buck
C. Glaser
Glaser
Rex
Joe Facha
Griswold
Bonito
Pinto
G. S. Garcia
Sam Young
Stenovitch
Dorothy Morrell
Chas. Keas
Wm. Robbins
James Bet
Stella Maude Star
Brown Kid
James Campbell
Stella Maud Starr
Mra. Wm. Robbins
John Stenovich
Horner
Jim Campbell
Atenacitch
Regret
Earl Green
Governor
Grant Lease Ships Sixty Tons of Ore at Rip Van Winkle
Grant Brothers leased the south end of the Rip Van Winkle, delivering sixty tons of ore for the week ending Rodeo. The ore averaged 64 percent lead with three grades selling from 70 to 140 dollars per ton, plus nearly two dollars a ton premium for iron fluxing. Ore depth reached 60 feet where zinc sulphides and iron were found. plans to start on adjoining property are underway.
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Wang Moune
Lone Mountain
Grant Brothers
Rip van Winkle
Auto Accident Near Bridge Injures Stranger's Car, Franks Russell Safe
An auto collision occurred near the bridge to the Rodeo ground yesterday evening. Frank Russell, driving toward town, was struck by a stranger whose brakes failed, badly damaging the other car while Russell escaped injury.
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Rodeo Ground
Frank Russell
Russell
Sheep shipment to Carson valley begins in October
About 20 000 head of sheep are to be brought in by train from the eastern region to graze on Carson valley pastures. The Dangberg company plans for winter and spring feeding, with alfalfa crops cut in the valley and cattle kept for upcoming seasons. Improvements on the estate accompany the influx of livestock.
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Carson Valley
Dangberg Company
Ninte
Cows Die After Attacks by Mad Coyotes
Lou Eastman reports five head of valuable cattle bitten by coyotes in the northern county. The cows went mad and died in agony, prompting calls to veterinary experts about rabies transmission to calves and possibly humans. The cattlemen and sheepmen associations join university and U S government efforts to stamp out the threat.
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Lou Eastman
Dr. Hendrick
Reno
Catireman's Association
Sheepmen's Association
University
United States ‘Government
Ribbons Awarded at Elko County Agricultural Exhibits
Judges led by H. C. Hardesty and L. Merkley awarded blue ribbons at the Elko county fair exhibits last evening. Winners include Mrs. C. E. Lofthouse for best canned vegetables and fruits, C. W. Lofthouse for summer squash, Knox Crane for turnips, Jack Thatcher for beets, and A Lamb & Co. securing multiple firsts for cabbage and other produce.
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Elko County
Plonver
EH. C. Hardesty
Lovelock
Lir Merkley
Mound Valley
Lewis Sharp
Ruby Valley
C. EB. Lofthouse
Lee
W. Sohlmann
Pleasant Valley
Knox Crane
Elko
Jack Thatcher
Lamoille
A. Lamb & Co
Lofthouse
A. M. Griswold
South Fork
A, Lamb & Co
A. W. Griswold
G. M. Bowers
Judge Morgan
Pilko
Firat
Biko
G. M. Towers
South Fork Creamery
Metropolis
John Crossen
Starr Valley
China Ranch
T. B. Hager
J. P. Sherman
Mountain City
Chan
Francie
W. PF
Rutherford
G. M. Bowery Lamolille
U S to Clean Up All August Government Agents Convicted
United Press reports the government plans a broad purge of all August officials able to prove involvement in a conspiracy to cripple U S industries. It will remove those in the diplomatic service and deal with German and Austrian agents, with recalls and expulsions.
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America
United Press
Washington
Time
United States
Count von Bernstoin
von Paisen
Germany
von Patten
Awards Made in Olonge Exhibits at County Fair
The Rodeo and annual county fair showcase prizes in livestock. George Mo Bewers wins first prize for Percheron stallion Mentone. second prize to N M Ne Kohawvon for Percheron stallion. Stutney Blue Blood named best noted gelding. Louis Sharp of Ruby Valley takes first for best Cotswold lambs and best two year old Cotswold buck. Joseph Tiennen of Pleasant Valley wins first prize for best boar weighing six hundred twenty-five pounds. Mr Hennen also earns first prize for Cotswold buck and ewe.
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George Mo Bewers
Mentone
South Fork Breeders Association
Nmne Kohawvon
South Park Breeders Association
Shire
Enere
Centrae
Robinoff
Louis Sharp
Ruby Valley
Joseph Tiennen
Pleasant Valley
Mr. Hennen
Cowboy pitcher attacked near Louvre saloon in rodeo week
A hobo attacked Eddie Center, visiting cowboys star and Bike pitcher, outside the Louvre saloon last evening. Center struck the assailant who slashed him with a knife and fled toward an east bound freight train. Cowboys chased but could not stop him. Governor Tasker L. Oddie is in town for the races and barbecue during Rodeo week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
Eddie Center
Center
Indians
Tasker L. Oddie
Oddie
Fike
Local Wheat and Hay Displays Highlight Farm Contest
A report lists participants Shornan Mountain City Grinwold South Fork and John Crossen Blare Valley with top displays of grain and hay. Prizes include best display by M Bowers Lamoille and free mineral water from Ruby Springs Mineral Water Co in a secret valley event.
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Shornan
Mountain City
A. M. Grinwold
South Fork
Metropolis
G. M. Bowers
Lamoille
John Croasen
Starr Valley
Dery
John Crossen
Blare Valley
M. Bowers
Q. M. Bowers
Ruby Springs Mineral Water Co
Secret Valley
Hope Renewed for Arabic Affair Settlement
United Press reports hope revived for a satisfactory settlement of the submarine dispute after dispatches on the supplementary note handed Gerrard. It is believed to offer the full satisfaction promised by Von Bernstorff, with decision awaiting study of affidavits from the Arabic crew and passengers as stated by Secretary Lansing.
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United Press
Washington
Gerrard
von Bernsternt
America
Lansing
Bratton Beats Jack Douglass in Two Minute Bout
In a two minute first round at the Brad ley Opera House Bratton dominated Douglass with swift lefts and powerful rights ending the match with a solar plexus blow. Douglass entered with a taped right hand and fought on despite the handicap. Bratton now eyes a winner take all clash with Roy Moore in Reno.
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Jack Bratton
Jack Douglass
Bradley Opera House
Douglass
Bratton
Douglas
Runyan
Roy Moore
Reno
Kid Reilly
Frisco
Dave
Strike at Bullion in Webfoot Tunnel
An early edition reports a major strike at the Webfoot tunnel near Bullion in Nevada. Frederick Davis at Bullion verifies a vein extraction with ore shipped to Bullion. strike yields about one hundred ounces of silver and fourteen percent copper on the Nevada Bunker Hill ground.
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Independent
Webfoot
Frederick Davis
Nevada Bunker Hill
Fighting Renewed in Riga District in World War I Report
In the Riga district General Von Besseler renews attacks from Friedrichstadt and attempts to cross the Dwina northwest of Friedrichstadt. The assaults are described as growing violent after a day of relative lull, with repulses reported but continued fighting.
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Riga
von Besseler
Dvina
United Press
Petrograd
von Bessaeler
Friedrichstadt
Dwina
Fight in Elko Draws Record Crowd
A boxing match in Elko drew a crowd described as perhaps the largest ever seen for a fight there. The opponent showed and he flopped to the floor, taking the count as the action concluded.
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Elko
Senator Pittman Heads to Jarbidge Trip
Senator Key Pittman and Mrs Pittman with Private Secretary Fisler and Johnny Robbins depart Elko in Pittman's car for a Sunday journey to Jarbidge to meet residents of the northern region and return Monday.
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Key Pittman
Mra
Pittman
Fisler
Johnny Robbins
Register of the
U. & Land Office
Jarbidge
Elko
Submarine’s Daily Toll of Vessels
London dispatch reports British ships Cornubia and Alexandra off Spain and fishing vessel Bayernie sunk by a submarine with crews rescued. French cargo steamer Laude and eighteen Laude crew saved after submarine attack off Algeria.
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London
Cornubia
Alexandra
Spain
Bayernie
Laude
Algeria
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Campbell
Deitrich
Wim. Robbins
Fay King
Red
Valdez
Reilley
Reilly
Grant Lease
The
Daily Independent
Oluge
Bernstorff
Jack Douglas
Will. Jonson
Clover Valley
Elke County
Sen. Pittman
Pou
Leen Wee
Banker Inby
Sunset Grocery Company
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