Planting Crops Held Key To War Effort In 1917
President Wilson urged nationwide unity to boost food crop production for World War I. Secretary Lane highlighted millions of acres of Western public land available for farmers and herdsmen to support the war effort, stressing that without abundant food the campaign would fail. He urged citizens to apply for lands to help sustain armies and civilians amid rising living costs.
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America
Wilson
Nations
United States
Germany
Lane
United Sta
War Embargo Bill Introduced by Adamson
Washington April 16. With administration approval Representative Adamson introduced in the house a war embargo bill authorizing the president to prohibit export of any item deemed in the public interest to be required.
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Washington
Adamson
Justice Court Delivers Split Sentences And Mercy
At a busy session of the justice court eight men were taken up for various offenses. Sentences ranged from suspended terms for begging and intoxication to sixty days in jail, suspended on good behavior. Judge Doughty was praised for justice, wisdom, and mercy as the community sought reform over punishment.
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Joe Sullivan
FT. Kearns
James Glenn
van Dorin
Jack McCormick
Elbrutz
Fach
Doughty
General Kuropatkin Arrest Reported in Asiatic Turkey
General Alexis Kuropatkin, former governor general of Turkestan and chief of staff, has been arrested by the council of soldier delegates. Other officers seized are charged with distributing arms to Russians in various districts, and mobilizing native forces for an attack. Kuropatkin previously commanded Russian forces in Manchuria during the Russo Japanese war.
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Faskent
Turkey
Alexis Kuropatkin
Turkestan
Council of Soldier
Five Mexicans Injured In Bridge Collapse
TM, Paso April 16 Five Mexicans were injured when a paned foot bridge paralleling the International street car and wagon bridge to Jares collapsed this morning There is no evidence of a plot.
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Paso
Jares
Wheat prices rise again on July contracts and May grain
Chicago April 16 Wheat moved higher with July delivery at two dollars per bushel and May futures advancing from 2.12% to 82.37 percent. The market showed another sharp upward step as traders watched the July contract reach new highs.
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Chicago
Travelers Report Strikes in Berlin
London April 16 A dispatch to the Central News Agency says travelers arriving in Holland from Germany report a general strike began this morning in Berlin with riots in the German capital and stores reportedly closed.
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Berlin
London
Holland
Germany
Amsterdam
Newa
Sayhat
Wilson to Receive British Commissioners Next Wednesday
President Wilson will meet the British commissioners at the White House next Wednesday to discuss wartime conduct. Foreign Minister Balfour leads the visiting delegation arriving in Washington for talks.
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White House
Washington
Wilson
Balfour
Seven Billion War Revenue Bill Moves to Senate Debate
Washington April 16 The seven billion dollar war revenue bill that cleared the House last Saturday is now in the Senate. The measure is under debate and is expected to pass the upper chamber without opposition sometime tomorrow.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Tunnel Guards Fire Upon by Unknown Parties
Word reached Elko that guards at a railroad tunnel were fired upon last night around ten. Shots exchanged for several hours. Authorities investigate. one man arrested for suspicious conduct. Tracks of horses nearby suggest sniping parties were mounted or had horses nearby. Guard strength increased as pursuit continues.
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Elko
Excerpts From Senator Pittman Speech On War Resolution
Senator Pittman voices support for the war resolution in the Congressional Record April 1. He rejects peace advocates and notes sympathy for families harmed by war while affirming his vote in favor and urging continued war stance. Continued on page three.
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Entente Reports Loss of Eleven Planes in Turkey
April 16 The narrow vent gunboat Scarplon and Verdun were cited as the locations of the losses. An official Turkish port announcement stated eleven American airplanes were interned yesterday between Scarplon and Verdun, with the gunboat American vessel interned in Turkey.
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London
Scarplon
Stoasone
Verdun
Tnt
French Break Through German Second Line Trench
Paris April 16 French troops penetrated the German second line at several points in Alsace Lorraine. German dead found in trenches torn up by French artillery. Further gains reported south of Oils. Heavy artillery fighting across Alsace Lorraine near Champagne Stoszons and Reims. Between Soissons and Reims shelling severe. British HQ in France April 16: British widen second gap in Von Hindenburg line north of St Quentin capturing Three Saws and Gricourt areas. Quentin burning. Lens area abandoned as Germans destroy the city.
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Paris
Alseace Lorraine
War Office
Oils
Alsace Lorraine
Champagne
Stoszons
Rhiems
Ois
Soissons
France
von Hindenbers
St. Quentin
Bayini
Three Savsees
Lens
Censor Board Announces Plans for Public Information
President Wilson assigns control of wartime publicity to a committee of public information chaired by George Creel, with Secretaries Lancing, Baker, and Daniels. The group will draft editor guidance and require newspaper compliance while avoiding direct censorship at present.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing, Baker and Daniels
George Creel
Preswnt
Planes Over Tuscon Targeted By Sheriff Order
Tuscon residents report unidentified planes flying over the city at night for ten days. Sheriff Miles of Vina county orders the aircraft to be fired upon until government ID is provided. George and S. C. Cook, Jas. Byers land SH, Jones arrive from Lamoule.
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EL Paso
Miles
Vina County
Tuscon
George and
S. C. Cook
Jas. Byersland SH
Jones
Lamoule
10 Have and 10 Hold price cuts across groceries
In the United States the retailer claims a price program that beats nail order houses with our backed goods and prices. The ad promises money back if not satisfied and highlights price cuts across the entire grocery line including bulk quantities.
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United States
Austria Desires Peace With the Russian People
A Vienna semi official statement says Austria seeks peace with the Russian people and sees no obstacle to it. It notes the Russian provisional government desires durable peace based on peoples rights to self determination and claims both governments share aims for peaceful accord. The Vienna press bureau states Emperor Franz Joseph and allied monarchs favor future peace with Russia.
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Paris
Vienna
Austria
Zurich
Hungary
George Russell Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Nevada
At his daughter Mrs. R. Newman home, Hon George Russell a legendary Nevada pioneer marked his 80th birthday with a large gathering of pioneer friends. A sumptuous dinner, singing, instrumental music, and reminiscing filled the afternoon. His brother James Russell performed a song, and guests hoped he would reach a centenary. Russell remains vigorous and clear minded, with friends wishing many more years.
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R. Newman
George Russell
Nevada
James Russell
Russell
Submarine Sinks Large Oil Tanker Off Irish Coast
New York April 16 The British tanker Steamer Nerragansett, a large carrier on Walkoll, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast this morning.
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Walk Oll
Trish Coast
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