Beefs rustling case leads to multiple arrests in Nevada
In Nevada the cattle theft probe expands after a red touring car carrying gasoline and gear was seized near the Miepah hotel. Deputies charged Dan W. Edwards and others with cattle rustling tied to the Hot Creek and Locke ranch thefts. Investigators recovered hides ears and evidence as they pursue 40 head stolen in December. Sheriff Malley Gard Kelsey and Carl Hansen are among witnesses as Locke ranch owner Eugene Locke assists. Edwards notes the harsh conditions hampered the pursuit and confirms Locke’s long standing innocence.
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Mathina
Ely
Miepah
Gard Kelsey
Belmont
Carl Hansen
Duckwater
A& Aecamplions
Martemas
Edwarde
Locks Ranch
Hannen Yea
Locke Ranch
Tonopah
Kenney
Edwards
Duck Water
Bartemas
Hanant
Kelcey
Atenine
Edwarda Wald
Kelney
Locke House
Hot Creek
Warm Springs
Locke
Inquest on Tonopah deaths halted by juries request
The inquiry into the electrocution deaths of Harry B. Mould and Adolph Maler at the Tonopah substation was halted by the jury after jurors requested more information. Only witness John Delk, an electrician and Maler’s assistant, testified about plant operation before the power was turned on. The coroner, Judge Dunseath, ended the session for a recess to review the station. Inquest resumed at 1:20 this afternoon.
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Harry B. Mould
Adolph Maler
Tonopah
Dunseath
John Delk
Mater
Plea of Charity Theft Stuns Court as Man Admits Stealing
Jon Herit, a Bow choir singer, pleaded guilty to stealing 1400 dollars in jewelry and admitted a total theft of 4000 dollars to aid the poor. He urged clemency, saying he stole only to support the needy, while confessing most funds went to cover his board.
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Jon
Cry Mission
Ciry
Body of H. E. Mould Sent East for Burial
The body of Marty R. B. Mould was shipped to Sioux City Iowa by train from Tonopah yesterday morning. Mrs. Mould accompanied the body, with many friends present at the depot. Ed Smith, a close friend, accompanied the body to Ogden. It is expected Adolph Mater, the other electrocution victim, will be sent tomorrow to Klamath Falls for burial, though arrangements are not yet concluded.
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Marty RB. Mould
Sioux City
Iowa
Tonopah
Oldest Tonopah Resident 95 Laid to Rest
Neaves Leal, oldest Tonopah resident and Nevada native for 40 years, died at 95. Funeral was held from St. Patrick Church with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Leal, originally from Old Mexico, had lived in Tonopah for seven years.
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Neaves Leal
St. Patricks Church
Old Mexico
Nevada
Tonopah
Consul Charged With Burning His House
In San Francisco on December 24, Fernando Vivas, consul general for Honduras, was arrested on arson charges. Firemen reported the house were found burning with oil sprinkled about. He held fire insurance and was buying the home on installments. the consular position was noted in police communications alongside this case.
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Ean“Tiancisco
Hernando Vivas
Genceal
Honduras
Howe
Suit to recover doctor bill tried in sixth district court
In Ely Game of PBth McLeod v. 78 Mertram tema hi6 Morning before Judge Aveyitl, jurors called, security issues delayed proceedings. Eight jurors sworn. evidence began with Waller How, Thomas W. Trudgeon, Roger Doher ty, J. J. Johnston, John Clendenning, George Coslett, P Petron and BF McCarthy. The action sought to recover a doctor bill and a subsequent related suit was to be heard later.
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Pbth
McLeod
Aveyitl
Ben
Waller How
Thomas W. Trudgeon
Roger Doherty
J. J. Johnston
John Clendenning
George Coslett
P Petron
BF McCarthy
Pants Stolen From Clothing Merchant
Five pair of trousers were stolen this morning from Kind Merexn tile company. Thieves were captured by Chief of Police Evans. One man asked for a pair of trousers, but fled when the merchant left to measure him. The other suspect, Charles Wolfe, and Palmer son were later identified. Preliminary examination set for tomorrow before Judge Dunneath. An Iilan, about 30, from Ash Meadows Nye county, was brought to Tonopah for care, accompanied by a brother, with paralysis of the Nip down, a rare tribal malady.
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Kind Merexntile
Evans
Leon Kind
Kind
Mr. Kind
Plagners
Charlee Wolfe
Peterson
Iilan
Ash Meadows
Nye County
Neaphal
Uniform Rank Company to Hold New Year Dance
The Uniform Rank company No. 4 Knights of Pythian will host a New Year’s Eve dance in Miners' Exchange hall. Expellent music will be provided. Tickets cost $1.50 and include admission. It will be an all night event.
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Knights of Pythian
Miners’ Exchange Hall
Heavy fighting around Tuxpan reported by dispatches
Dispatches indicate heavy fighting near Tuxpan with assaults suspended near Tampico and cooperation between Zapata and Villa factions against Carranza troops. Reports note friction within Mexican factions and foreign powers urging troops deployment amid violence in the region.
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Wartington
Theo
Vittare Torons Tiave
Yapata
Villa
Yuxpan
Carranza
Yo Maw
Death of Archbishop Riordan Shocks California Church
Most Reverend Patrick W. Riordan, archbishop of California, died yesterday from pneumonia at age 73. His body lies in state at St Marys Cathedral until the funeral on Thursday. He led the church in California since 1864 and his loss brings mourning to Catholic communities in California and the surrounding territory.
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Archbishop Riordan
ST. Mary's Cathedral
California
Patrick W. Riordan
30 Mary's
Western Front Trench Actions Yield Mixed Gains
From PAIUS and Berlin reports December 24, French concede losing some trenches to Germans while claiming gains near Lens and light progress near the Meuse. Germans repelled French efforts at Arras Verdun and Senheim. Allies report attacks at Nieuport with some trench captures and prisoners south of Ypres. Russians retreat from Cracow as Galicia fronts shift.
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Paius
Lens
Meuse
Upper
Alsace
Berlin
Nieuport
Belgium
Wentende
Yprea
Arras
Verdun
Senheim
Economy in Food Urges German Housewife Rules
Official edict distributed in Germany calls for strict economy in food. Instructions advise cooking potatoes in their skins and feeding animals no bread or corn, stressing daily bread while warning against war bread. It vows bread will be sufficient if rationing and frugality are observed during the war.
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Sopenhaven
Bec
Germany
Stegal Rearrested and Again at Liberty
El J D Stegal, arrested for shooting Jack Whyte, was released on habeas corpus bail of 500 dollars but rearrested on district attorney information. Bail set at 1000 dollars, posted, and he remains free. Whyte’s condition unchanged and he refused to prosecute.
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EL. J. D. Stegal
Jack Whyte
Banda
Ball
Whyte
Villa army leaves Mexico City in evacuating move
An unofficial dispatch indicates Villa forces are evacuating Mexico City and heading north to prevent captures at Torreón in Chihuahua and Jamay or Junín area. The note adds a line about bonds of matrimony welded Saturday Eve.
Meat Market Robbery Nets Hams and Bacon
Police report a break in at Central meat market during the night, eight sides of bacon and a nun bur of hams stolen. Charles J Taylor and Mary Amny olew are named in connections with the case as investigators plan arrests later this afternoon.
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Charles J Taylor
Mary Amny Olew
Americans Shot by Canadian Border Troops at Fort Erie
Walter Smith was killed and Charles Dorsch wounded by Canadian troops patrolling the border at Fort Erie Ontario opposite Buffalo. The Americans were hunting near the border when ordered to stop and refused. Secretary Bryan in Washington was notified. No statements have been made.
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Buffalo
Walter Smith
Charles Dorsch
Fort Erie
Ontario
Monvon
Bryan
Washington
Atlanta Mines shows rich ore in drift at Union Jack claim
In the Union Jack claim at Atlanta Mines, three feet of $30 ore and four feet of $40 ore were exposed in the drift and a top prospect raise. Assays over a foot and a half yielded better than $70 and $30 per ton as the shale contact and a slight fault affected the values. Water flow from the workings has decreased recently from 600 to just over 200 gallons per minute.
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Atlanta Mines Company
Goldfield Tribune
Atlanta
58 Year Old IDENT WILSON Celebrated at Birthday
In Washington on December 2 many callers visited the White House to offer birthday congratulations to the president, who is 68 today. The crowd included officials and well-wishers as news dispatches noted the occasion.
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Ident Wilson
Asmertared
Sesen Ashington
White House
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