Hughes Trio Tour Sparks Elko County Skepticism
Mabel Vernon Edna Latimer and Allee Hinkle, allied with C. E. Hughes, visit the Mayer Hotel in Elko to rally support. Local women dismiss the trip as a paid Old Guard tactic, favoring President Wilson’s peace program and supporting Senator Pittman and Edwin E. Caine instead.
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C. E. Hughes
Old Guard
Mayer
Mabel Vernon
Reno
Edna Story Latimer
Baltimor
Allee Bo Hinkle
Chicago
Elio
Dave
Cannon
Penrose
Hughes
Ineineere
Elko County
Key Pittman
Edwin E. Caine
Nevada
Elko
Blughes
Old Gard
Gieters
Campaian Higley
Wom
Urerage
DHS
Ne York
Gasoline Price Drops One Cent At Wholesale Level
A one cent cut in gasoline wholesale price to 29 cents a gallon was announced by Standard Oil Company amid a sharp rise in crude oil production. No other details were provided.
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Standard Oil Company
Eddie Hill in Jail Over Worthless Checks Charge
Tobar man Eddie Hill was held to answer by Justice Castle on a charge of cashing worthless checks at the Commercial Hotel and is jailed in default of 1000 bond. He attributes the trouble to a friend’s promise to deposit funds and claims no criminal intent, noting Rodeo week commitments and a friend’s absence.
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Hill
Tobar
The
Independent
Justice Castle
bin Doyle
Jarbidge Ore Camp Faces Long Hike and River Barriers
Nevada mining talk describes $11,000,000 in ore blocked by distance from rail and rough terrain. Camp at Jarbidge, with several mills and power concerns, relies on water power. future mills planned as new ventures push toward Bullion production amid transport bottlenecks via Twin Falls and Aurbidge canyon.
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Song
Nevala
Milne
Slows
Tanford
Ban Franelos
Guegenhelpe
Darbide
Tate Couuinel
Jacbidae
Nevada
Twin Falls
Dake
Auebidge Canyon
Weat
Endorsing Key Pittman by a famed senate detective
A famous U S Senate detective praises Key Pittman as the most popular and lovable congressman. He extols Pittman’s leadership, courage, and integrity, stating he is a towering statesman and a credit to Nevada and the United States. He contrasts Pittman with critics and lauds his influence at the capital.
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Key Paltman
Pittman
United States Senate
Meineriy
Washington
Pitiman
Hittin
Senate
Stone
la Folleille
Congress
Nevada
United States
Key Pittman
Penowe
Shennan
Metherny Ie
Judge Hughes
Truman
Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Jeffermson
Lincoln
Benator Pittman
Eotrne
Vic
Mont
Independent warns readers on Allied censorship of cables
The Independent declares its war reporting is unbiased but cautions that cables are censored and doctored by the Allies. It warns readers to discount the telegraphic service as news is fixed up to fit Allied interests.
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United States
The
Independent
America
Reno to Honor Bryan in Planned September Visit
Reno prepares to honor Bryan with a multi city tour starting September 18. Bryan will arrive by train in the morning and deliver a Virginia City address at 10584 o clock then attend a Carson luncheon with Cue Boyle before returning to Reno for a parade and evening speeches with Senator Pitman.
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Reno
Flrss
William Jo Bryan
Bryan
Virginia City
Carson
Abe
Cue Boyle
Senator Pitman
To & DP
Thesree
Coyotes Chase Sheep In Broad Daylight
Dr. JG Griffin warns of coyotes chasing bands of pottery from the mountains for shipment in broad daylight. Wolves have been quiet but are becoming troublesome. He urges the government to issue official ammunition to all citizens.
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JG. Griffin
Griffin
Theodore Roosevelt Out Of Dates Opposed By Tarbell For President
Miss Tarbell lauds Senator Pittman as outstanding in Congress and Nevada’s pride while endorsing Wilson. She criticizes Progressives as misinformed and praises Key Pittman as a national leader worthy of presidential stature. Metherny backs Pittman and calls him a trusted friend of the President.
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Woodrow
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Ide Tarbell
Wilson
Bas Cally
Miss Tarbell
United States
Nevada
Pittman
Ife
Rockies
Congress
Washington
Metherny
Cillman
Penrose
Old Guard
Melnorny
Key Pittman
Key Pitta
Benate
Elko sewer project yields clear purified water flow
After upgrades to Elko’s sewer system, Sanitary Engineer Louis Kelsey and county officials report the septic tank output is almost fully purified, with water as clear as drinking water. Inspectors note top quality work by the crew as the project advances south of the railroad and toward the Heights.
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Elko
Louis ©. Kelsey
The
Independent
Kelsey
Gregory
Humboldt River
Ef Forte
Villa Threatens Chihuahua City Attack
Washington Sept 1 The state department reports Villa with a large force plans to attack Chihuahua City tomorrow. The Mexican fete day on Saturday has left the city terrorized and on edge.
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Washington, DC
State Department
Villa
Chihuahua City
Congress Steamship Burns Near Goos Bay Oregon
The freighter Congress burned out off Goos Bay Oregon with smoke and flames escaping from the hold. The steamer AM Simpson is standing by and all passengers and crew are accounted for after a perilous evacuation.
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Cogs Bay
Oregon
Congress
Cooa Bay
AM. Simpson
Mitchis
American Liner Counsellor Sunk by German Sub
London reports the Harrie Liner Councellor of 4958 tons was sunk by a German submarine on Wednesday. One American passenger was aboard and the American embassy is investigating. Crew statements indicate the American aboard met with the disaster.
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London
Councellor
Amert
Democrats urged to form Wilson-Pittman clubs in Nevada
A public spirited, non partisan movement calls for Wilson-Pittman clubs across Nevada before Senator Pittman’s visit next week. Supporters urge petition signatures and the first meeting to rally for re election and opposition to Sammie Platt and the Socialist candidate.
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Wilson-Pittman
Nevada
Pittman
Sammie Platt
Eorxaa
Teen enlistment applicants rejected for leg length disparity
Salt Lake City reports that August Marine Corps enlistment applicants with longer right legs than left were rejected at the local recruiting station. The interviewing non commissioned officer cites no hereditary cause, noting many local men show right leg dominance. A reference to a passenger's fate remains unclear.
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Salt Lake City
United Stites Marine Corps
Frank Ro Busch
Busch
French and British win major WWI front victories
Paris reports that France defeated German forces by capturing trenches in Rauecourt district and advancing near Combles and Peronne. Simultaneous gains occurred at Lake Ostrovo against Bulgaria, with Serbian advances near Gorni Cove and Matkanidje. British actions included taking Fleurs near Baupaume and a failed Thiepval thrust. Italian forces stormed Austrian positions east of Valloe, taking about 3000 prisoners.
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France
Rauecourt
Combles
Peronne
Lake Ostrovo
Gornicove
Exentor
Matkanidje
Verdun
Mackovo
Two Beaks
Rome
Valloe
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