German U-boat fires on U.S. destroyer near New York
A German submarine fired four torpedoes at the destroyer Smith about 100 miles south of New York, missing by thirty yards. The incident signals Germany's de facto blockade of American Atlantic ports and confirms war with the United States. Washington officials report the attack as Germany’s acknowledgment of hostilities, with expectations of further submarine raids on coastal cities and shipping.
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Washington
United States
Smith
New York
Atlantic
Navy Department
Boston
Germany
Senate Debates Seven Billion War Revenue Bill
Washington April 17 The Senate began consideration of a seven billion dollar war revenue measure this morning. Senator Stone said he would vote for the bill but believed it should be framed differently. A vote was expected this evening before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Stone
Jarbidge Mining Man Takes Bride
Mae Wheeler Selfridge daughter of Reno resident Mrs D C Wheeler Sr and Claude D Carlis a mining man from Jarbidge were married at Congressional church Rev W D Trout officiating They honeymoon in California and plan to settle in Reno Attendees included Mrs Hugh Senseny Daniel Senseny Haskell Selfridge Miss Muriel Selfridge Miss Ethel Beebe Mr and Mrs R E Herschman and Miss Gwen Wheeler John S Pinney of the American Type Foundry in San Francisco visited Elko for Nevada customers This note also mentions submarine warfare near American harbors and possible German submarine bases in the Atlantic and Gulf regions with speculation on raiders and offshore bases.
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Mae Wheeler Selfridge
D. C. Wheeler, Sr
Renoland
Claude D. Carlis
Jarbidge
Congressional Church
W. D. Trout
California
Nevada
Reno
Hugh Senseny
Daniel Senseny
Haskell Selfridge
Muriel Selfridge
Ethel Beebe
Ana
R. E. Herschman
Gwen Wheeler
Journal
John S. Pinney
American Type Foundry
San Francisco
Elko
Wheat drops as German sub sighting and duty relief boost May contracts
Chicago April 17 reports that a German submarine threat along the coast and the removal of duties on $0,000,000 bushels of Canadian wheat now free in bond spurred a sharp price move. May wheat slid 14 cents in twenty four hours amid the competitive shift.
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Chicago
United States
Petitions Circulating For Coming Election In Elko
Interest in the coming Elko incorporation election grows with a mayor and councilmen race shaping up. J A McBride seeks the mayoralty while rival factions plot tickets. Several petitions circulate for council seats as days remain before filing closes and the incorporation decision nears. D A McCause and Preston Lewis, noted Metropolis residents, are visiting Elko.
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Elko
J. A. McBride
Neck of the Woods
D. A. McCause
Preston Lewis
Metropolis
Bandley Opera House Tonight Reveals Barbary Coast Fire Reel
A dramatic San Francisco Barbary Coast tale unfolds at Bandley Opera House tonight. The feature promises marvelous incidents from the famed Barbary Coast, highlighted by the greatest fire reel ever released.
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Bandley Opera House
San Francisco
Barbary Coast District
Peace Terms Sought by Austria as War Weariness Grows
In Vienna and across Austria Hungary both government and people favor any peace offer that preserves Austro Hungarian territory and avoids indemnities. The AP reports that winter hardship and strained resources push demands, with cities like Vienna facing food shortages and high prices while rural areas remain comparatively abundant.
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Berne
Vienna
Associated Press
No Messages 10 Veguels at Sea
Boston April 17 naval authorities announce till further notice no commercial messages in the first naval district between ships at sea and shore stations. Wireless apparatus on all ships entering ports in this district will be sealed while vessels are in port.
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Boston
First Naval District
McBride Named Assistant Engineer to Replace Kearney
B G McBride is appointed Assistant State Engineer under State Engineer Serugham, succeeding Wm M Kearney. He will operate from Carson, expected to begin duties in May. Friends regret his move but praise the appointment. Heavy snow fell last night and temperatures dropped well below freezing, affecting cattle and newly shorn stock.
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B. G. McBride
Serugham
Wm. M. Kearney
Mr. Serugham
McBride
Carson
British Steamer Karmala Sunk After Reef Hit
News reaches New York that the British steamer Karmala of 900 tons, torpedoed and shelled by a German submarine, struck a reef near Spezia on March 16 and sank. All 190 rescued passengers were saved. two Americans confirm the incident.
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New York
Karmala
Spezia
Italy
British Troops Again Swing Into Major War Operation
In London on April 17 Donar Law said the British troops are now engaged in the greatest operation of the war and are meeting with success beyond expectations while the Irish nationalist party meetings decide to oppose the bill extending Parliament’s life to November.
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London
Donar Law
House of Commons
German Strike Averted By Bad Weather
Berlin reports a tense day as the planned strike over bread ration cuts did not materialize widely due to inclement weather. Only a few large factories saw action while leaders hoped for street demonstrations that never fully formed. Reno contributed men to the U S Navy with Lt Rokendahl praising American recruiting prospects.
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Berlin
Liebknecht Ledberer
Serral Democracy
Reno
United States Navy
United States
Rokendahl
Navy
Tive Service
French Win Big At Western Front In Four Miles Gained
German lines shattered as French forces open a major offensive from Soissons to Rhlems. About 100000 casualties reported in killed wounded and prisoners. Counterattacks near Courcey repulsed as fighting widens from Oise to Champagne with heavy artillery and deep craters. Continued on page four.
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Paris
Germany
Soissons
Rhlems
Switzerland
Netherlands
Loivre
Berry-au-Bach
Craonolle
Berlin
Tver
Champagne
Prunay
Augerive
Oise
Conde
Alnne
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