German prisoners to serve as hostages on ships
London April 2 German prisoners currently jailed in England will be carried aboard all ships to act as hostages to deter submarine attacks. The move follows the sinking of three English ships in the English Channel and is described by the war department as a justified response to Germany's violation of wartime rules.
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Independent
London
English Channel
War Department
Germany
England
Czar Considers Austrian Peace Overtures Amid War Strife
Petrograd reports the Czar weighing Austrian proposals to suspend hostilities with Russia. Franz Joseph’s reps hint at concessions if a treaty can be reached, while Vienna may tolerate Russia occupying Constantinople. Carpathian fighting remains costly, with officials denying mass Russian captures.
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Petrograd
Russia
Austria
Franz-Josef
Galicia
The
Carpathians
Franz Josef
Germany
Vienna
Eighth Blaine Episode at Wigwam Promises Gold Prize
Tonight the Wigwam showcases the eighth Exploits of Blaine episode with vocaphone effects and a prize contest for identifying the Clutching Hand. Elaine uncovers papers as the Master Criminal plot deepens amid a three reel feature Kronsadt from the California Motion Picture company. Also announced is the marriage of Ernest Foppiano and Miss Cora Griswold by Judge Castle.
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Blaine
Little
Elaine
Bealdes
Elaine the Wigwam
Kronsadt
Balkan
California Motion Picture Company
Adv
Tremendous Army of Hoboes Invades Elko
About 100 unemployed travelers arrived in Elko from Winnemucca seeking breakfast at the courthouse. County officials fed them at the Hot Hole before they moved on, planning to board side-door Pullmans and continue eastward. The report also notes a local wedding involving Theodore Storf and a bride described as Willian Griswold’s daughter.
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Winnemucca
Lamon
Board of County Commissioners
Would-be Embezzler Pleads Guilty Before Justice of the Peace
J. B. Wilson arrested yesterday for attempting to cash a $48.30 check endorsed by C. B. Brown. He agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor before Justice of the Peace Castle this morning and will be sentenced later today by the court. The check was drawn on the Independent Meat Market of the city.
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J. B. Wilson
C. B. Brown
Justice of the Peace Castle
Bonham Man Joins Cross in Self Inflicted Death
John Diversey, 44, a Bohemian native living in Bonham Texas, constructed a crude cross from scrap timbers and nailed himself to it on Good Friday. A note pinned to his coat spoke of following the savior to heaven. He had plotted the act for weeks, confiding to few, and left behind a wife dead ten years and four children.
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John Divolsey
Bohemia
Bonham
Texas
John Diversey
Diversey
Christ
Bohema
United States
Mrs George Russell Dies on Homeward Journey
Mrs. George Russell died near Truckee California while returning from San Francisco to Elko Nevada. She was 77, born in Indiana and survived by her husband five children and a cousin. burial planned in Elko after Reno preparations.
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George Russell
Truckee
California
San Francisco
Miss Russell
Reno
Elko
Mrs. Russell
Indiana
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Martha M. Marchand
Nevada
Austin
Cortes
Mineral Hill
J. R. Why
Missen Ruth
Martha Ruerel
R. B. Newman
Geo. Russell, Jr
Mra
James Carothers
Pittsburgh
Russell
Oakland
Rusnett
Indy
Union Mines to Begin Shipping Ore from Palisade Site
Senator Roy Thatcher announced Union Mines near Palisade will start shipping ore immediately with new machinery soon installed. About 4000 tons have been broken since the war, with net returns varying from 15.29 to 27.69 per ton on recent samples, and plans to expand operations amid rising metal prices.
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Union
Palisade
Roy Thatcher
Elko
Thatcher
Salt Lake
Furinela
Nevada
New York City
Ako
Éaat
Sheep Shearing Delays Sales As Markets Hold High Prices
County wool growers continue to resist selling at current rates with many aiming for 26 cents per pound. Only a small lot of fine wool sold at Currie for 27 cents, while buyers remain in the area awaiting higher bids as they travel from nearby towns.
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Currie
Overland Purchase Boosts Local Rancher at Starr Valley
Murphy of Starr Valley ranch buys an Overland six for booster work. He has driven one for three years and owned a prior Overland since 1912. He reports engine overhaul and improvements over his old war model amid local automotive progress.
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Murphy
Starr Valley Ranch
Overland
Elko Minstrels Promised Spectacular at Bradley Opera House
Rumors from rehearsals suggest the 1915 Minstrels at Bradley opera house Friday night April 9 will be the season’s greatest home talent show. A mixed cast of eleven ladies and eleven gentlemen will perform with lavish costumes and elaborate scenery. New songs and melodies join familiar favorites in a lavish first act with grand musical interpolations throughout.
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Merry Company
Bradley Opera House
Elko
Cormit
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Constantinople
France
Theather
Carpathian Mountains
Cherry Creek
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Cora Griswold
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Abe
Heck
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Theodore Storf
Aura
City
U. S
Willian Griswold
Justice of the Peace
WEIRD
Geo. Russell
Union Mines
Eureka County Mines
Southern Pacific Pans
Elko Minstrels
Fifth Street
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