England makes important move in European war
Field Marshal Sir John French is relieved of command in France and Flanders and is succeeded by General Sir Douglas Haig as commander in chief. French becomes commander of forces in the United Kingdom with the title viscount. Government circles cite French's request, while rumors hint at disreputable headquarters activity.
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England
John French
France
Flanders
Douglas Haig
French
United Kingdom
Mining records show proof of labor filings in Oregon and Cortez district
Documents of record record proof of labor on the Fraser and Molino Lone Pine Eureka mining district and on the Ironclad Ironclad Nos 1 5 6 7 8 North Star Nos 1 2 4 5 6 7 mines in unknown Cortez mountains district. John Eccles and John Slavin filed these on December 8 and December 11 respectively.
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Lone Pine
Oregonian
Wild Cat
Eureka
John Eccles
Ironclad
North Star
Cortez Mountains
John Slavin
Jerry Huber Acquitted in Elko County Killing
The Elko County jury acquitted Jerry Huber after about twenty five minutes deliberation. The case, pursued through three district court trials, involved a 1913 Mountain City shooting of William Billings. The Supreme Court granted a new trial, and evidence deemed self defense influenced the verdict.
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Elko Free Press
Jerry Huber
District Court
Supreme Court
Elko County
Huber
William Billings
Mountain City
Elko County Adopts New San Francisco Chemical Engine
The Elko County Commissioners contract a San Francisco firm for a triple combination chemical engine, claimed as the first of its type in the United States. San Francisco plans to have its fire apparatus patterned after Elko’s selection.
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Elko
Elko County
San Francisco
United States
Elko Commissioners
Death of Adam Potts in Monitor Valley
Adam Potts a longtime Nye County resident died in Monitor valley last Wednesday at age over 70. He was among the most widely known citizens of Nye County. The funeral was held in Austin from the Masonic hall and the interment took place in Austin cemetery.
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Adam Potts
William Potts
Monitor Valley
Nye County
Austin
Masonic Hall
Austin Cemetery
Elko Man Loses Hand In DynamoMite Explosion
Elmer Goodale of Elko suffered the loss of his right hand at the wrist when a dynamite stick exploded while he thawed it over a blaze during stump blowing last Friday.
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Elmer Goodale
Elko
Nevada Local News Roundup Highlights Health, Crime and Schools
Quarantine measures by Dr. W B Mack curb hog cholera in Mason Valley with no recent cases. Humboldt County Commissioners report a week of use for a new tractor on the Winne mucca to Golconda road. Elko County approves 200 ounces of strychnine to curb Metropolis district rabbits. Escapee Peter Mowery from Battle Mountain jail prompts arrests of Marion Sanders and Fred Case facing grand jury on bonds. Clark County business leader Frank A Clark found dead in Las Vegas warehouse by self-inflicted gunshot with a nearby revolver. Tonopah school board authorizes remodels to convert a residence into housing for growing enrollment, adding a kindergarten and one grade room.
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Peter Mowery
Wm. Coon
Battle Mountain
Marion Sanders
Fred Case
Mowery
Frank A. Clark
Clark County
Las Vegas
Tonopah
Austin Principal Resigns After Short Tenure
J L Steele, principal of the Austin school for three months, tendered his resignation to the school board and it was immediately accepted. Steele departed yesterday morning for the East.
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Austin
Reveille
J. L. Steele
Steele
East
National Convention Set for Chicago in 1916
The Republican National Committee designated Chicago as the 1916 Republican National Convention venue for June 7, a week before the Democratic gathering in St. Louis. Fallon school survey by Dr. C H Lehners found no contagious disease infections among children last month.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Fallon
C. H. Lehners
Delinquent Tax Sales Notice for Eureka County Nevada
Delinquent 1915 taxes listed for Eureka Nevada properties with owners and lots, including Mirei C. Irving and Baby Pioneer Mines Co. Many parcels show total tax amounts, penalties and costs. Notices warn ten percent additional charges and advertise properties for sale to recover delinquent sums.
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Eureka
Nevada
Mire. C. Trving
Baby Pioneer Mines Co
A. K
Richmond
Ruby Dundeeburg Water Works
Buildings St
Prospect Mt
Ted Mines
Allan
Daid Eagle
Bisok Eagle
Bromsoma
Nelle
Chattanooga
Kitty Price
Pioneer
Dunsterburg
Eldorado
Engioe Neat
Gray Eagle
Home Ticket
Lord Kyron
London
Maleous
Tacoma
Berths Rich
Kicbmond Dump
Wm Lawery
Mira. A. Lincoln
Adams Mill Corporation
Adams Bill
Wenalty Sée
Joe Bryden
Cabing
McLeod Springs
D. Coppaxe
D. L. Katey
Beowave
Bart Connelly
R. R
Geo
J. Fox
Nei
Boo
Antonio Felico
NRI
Sarah J. Goldatone
Little Ross
T. H. Jowell
Bec
Bex
Hoo
Charles Mitchell
Marbelle
Peter Otis
J.C. Potter
Margotts Builth
Juan W. Ernest
Mtugh E. Smith
Joan W. Broest
Poesnanorynteront
Delinquent Tax Notice for Eureka County Nevada 1915
Delinquent taxes totaling 613.79 shown with itemized assessments and penalties. Notice from Eureka County Treasurer Edgar McCharles and Auditor Edgar Rather states sale of property at public auction on third Monday in January 1916 to satisfy taxes with six month redemption and 3 percent monthly interest. additional delinquency notice certified by Edgar Rather.
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Ax County
Eureka
Qourthanw
K. McCharles
Edgar Eather
Nevada
Wella Fargo & Company Express
Eureka County
Wor
State OF
Edgar Rather
Edgar Bather
County Recorder
Compromise Saves Elko Taxpayers Over $20,000
Judgments entered in favor of Elko County taxpayers against the Tax Commission and the County Treasurer over increased 1914 property valuations total more than $20,000 and will be refunded. Amicable adjustments preceded hearings, with settlements reached before trial. Also notes appraisals for Francis Cutting estate value about $12,000 in White Pine County, mine holdings at Hamilton. Austin athletics prep for winter basketball at Hogan Garage with YMCa and State University challenges.
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Elko
Elko County
Tax Commission
Elky County
Jennie A
Ely
Francis Cutting
A. B. Witeher
W. B. Bierce
White Pine County
Hamilton
Austin
Hogan
Tonopah
Reno Y. M.C. A
State University
Reveille
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Tur
Eureka Sentinel
L.A. Seiliman
Recorder of
Nevada State News
W. B. Mack
Mason Valley
Humboldt County
Winnemucca
Golconda
Metropolis
Red Cross
B.S
al Thatcher
Pole
Ford Automobiles
Goodyear
Eureka Garage and Supply CO
Eureka Cash Store
Bonerama Oat Pre
Express
J.B. Biale
Giant Powder Co. Consolidated
F. Kopp
Eureka “Ba
North Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
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