House passes bond bill with one present vote by mayor
Washington April 14 The House unanimously approved the bond bill except for Mayor London of New York who voted present. The same day the war revenue bill faced near unanimous approval, with debates and amendments rejected or limited under the five minute rule as lawmakers vowed swift action. The discussion centered on foreign loans, income tax limits, and ensuring aid to allies amid the war effort.
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Court Postponed to May Tenth for Civil Case
The spring term is moved from April 16 to May 10 after the last criminal case, Dave Moore, received a state prison sentence for grand larceny. One civil case will be tried, jurors reduced to 29 to appear May 10, with Judge Taber excusing others until further order.
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Charles Trescartes
Joseph Hennen
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John McKinney
Lamotiie
Matthew Gooch
Halleck
W. J. Smiley
Pred J. Monks
John V. Crosson
T. G. Williams
Tonopah Patriotism Parade Draws 2000 in Big Show
Tonopah residents staged a large patriotic parade led by a military band. About 2,000 people joined marching four to six abreast, from children to professionals, each bearing a flag. The procession included veterans groups and Serbian club, with red fire signals and continuous cheering, praised as a model for other cities.
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Women's Relief Corps
American Schooner Elwin Ro Hunt Captured Near Spain
Washington reports the American schooner Elwin Ro Hunt was abandoned by its crew after fire from a submarine near Cape Gata Spain in the Mediterranean on April 7 per a state department dispatch.
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Labor and tax proposals trigger wartime revenue debate
A debate on war finance unfolds as proposals cover income tax, inheritance tax, and land taxes with labor backing a larger tax take. A plan to issue bonds at $25 denominations is rejected, as members anticipate a flood of amendments before final passage later this afternoon.
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Shooting Likely Big Mistake In Tunnel Tragedy
A military tunnel shooting, injuring Corporal Murphy, is investigated as likely a mistake. Guards searched both exits. two of five men fired. Wounds are small and non fatal, possibly from a ricochet or bullet splinter. Dynamite nearby, not directly under the tunnel, shows weathering and decay. No clear assailant identified. officials warn no connected motive found.
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British Press Reports German Front Breached Four Miles
British forces renewed their push in France driving the Germans in retreat. Gaps opened in the Crassier to Givenchy sector and along Hindenburg’s trench system north of Levergaler. Fortified positions near Fayet Ascension and Grand Pier farm captured as advances pushed toward Queant and Pronville. News via Haig plan bombardments precede infantry assaults, signaling weakening German hold on industrial zones. Frank Croker, former Lincoln S P engineer, dies in Reno after years abroad.
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Elko Miner Offers Kieselguhr Deposit for War Need
Melvin Sholl of Elko Nevada, a pioneer Western mining expert, controls large kieselguhr deposits essential for munitions. He has submitted findings to the Commerce Department’s research bureau in Pittsburgh and reports high quality deposits. He is in town and ready to turn his property over to the government for operation.
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Plea of Guilty Ends Last Criminal Docket Rush
Dave Moore pled guilty to grand larceny after a prior trial on another charge. A separate case involved a steer theft. a jury previously disagreed and a murder case is set for September. Officials credit the plea strategy for saving county funds and sparing jurors.
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Reports of Kaiser's Illness Unfounded
Amsterdam April 14 official Berlin statement says reports of the Kaiser’s sickness are unfounded. National officers say the rumors were spread to supply material for war munitions and have no basis in fact.
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Arsenal Fire In Woolwich Causes No Loss Of Life
London April 14. An official announcement states the Woolwich arsenal blaze this morning caused no loss of life. The report, though slightly garbled, confirms no fatalities amid the incident and notes preliminary investigations are underway.
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Dance Tonight Bradley Opera House Mayer Orchestra
Ladies free at the Bradley Opera House as the Mayer Orchestra plays tonight with gents admitting for 50 cents. A lively social event promises musical entertainment and dancing in a classic theater setting.
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Safe blown open in Carneyville theft
In Sheridan Wyoming on AprilML, the Carney City Company at Carneyville reported its safe blown open overnight, with a seizure totaling about 5200.
Peace Within Two Months Predicted by Copenhagen Correspondent
Copenhagen report claims peace within two months and a half as unofficial German Russian talks gain traction. Germany would restore Belgium and Serbia and evacuate France, with Turkey ready to discuss navigation of the Dardanelles and Polish issues. England seen as the obstacle to peace with socialist mediators traveling toward Russia.
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Hughes Pays Tribute to Wilsons Address
Charles E. Hughes, speaking at a dinner in his honor, urged Americans to forget partisanship and back a leadership he called nobly declared. He said he was prouder to be American as the nation responds with a commitment to govern by law and right, not brute force, citing Wilsons message as a landmark statement.
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Wilson
Where is Elko Volunteers' Flag?
An inquiry asks the whereabouts of the flag presented to the Elko volunteers in the Spanish American War. No one seems to know its current location or custodian. Anyone with information should telephone the Independent office.
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Elko Volunteers
Spain protests sinking of ship Ban Fulgencio
Madrid April 14 The Spanish foreign minister announced a protest to Germany over the sinking of the Spanish steamer Ban Fulgencio was sent to Berlin last Saturday. The gravity of the situation is emphasized by all the Spanish newspapers. W. J. Forbes of Sweth is one of the out of town guests at the Mayer.
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