German and Austrian Unrest Across Central Europe
Reports say Berlin munition workers strike persists with unions defying return to work and threats to be conscripted. Sweden sees large hunger protests outside parliament as Swartz outlines food shortages and Branting vows action. Hunger demonstrations also noted in Switzerland amid ration reductions.
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Servia
Berlin
Berlin Tagblatt
Austria
Count Tisza
Hungary
Sweden
Stockholm
Rikadag
Great Britain
Swartz
M. Branting
Switzerland
Riksdag
Battle ship New Mexico Launched in New York Yard
A new dreadnought joins the U S Navy as the battleship New Mexico is launched at the New York navy yard. The vessel is described as matching the strength of any battleship afloat and marks a significant addition to marine power.
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New York
United States Marine Power
New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
World War I Era Allied Dialog and Battles Report
San Francisco reports a Shackleton lecture stirs 7 000 listeners as allies share spotlight with French and British. vagrancy arrest cases in court. Mesopotamian events signal Turkish withdrawals and German transports flee Libau. British forces renew off ensive near Cambrai with progress on the Hindenburg line.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ernest Shackleton
Exposition Auditorium
France
Haig
Cambria
Douai
Lord Curzon
War Counsel
Mesopotamia
The
Tigris
London
Iztubifot
Samara
Guenappe
Turkey
Washington
State Department
United States
Cambrai
British Lords in Washington Arrive for War Council
A delegation led by Arthur James Balfour arrives in Washington for a vital conference with American leaders. The group travels under tight security to the capital, with bridges and tunnels guarded and the route undisclosed to protect against fanatic threats.
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Great Britain
International War Council
Washington
Balfour
Arthur James Balfour
Foreign Affairs
Empire
United States
Belgium
England
Germany
Mr. Balfour
Lord Kitchener
Suesta
America
War
Navy Department
Breckenridge Long
Lansing
Family volunteers for military service show patriotism
An Elko family of a mother and two sons volunteers for service. Mrs Lasse, a trained nurse, joins the Red Cross. One son enters the navy and the other the army, demonstrating strong patriotic spirit.
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Elko
Sam
Lasse
Red Cross
Navy
Army
Balfour Calls On Secretary Lansing Then Meets President
British minister Arthur J. Balfour visits Washington for a short conference with Secretary Lansing and a meeting with the president in the Blue Room. A wild west show parade passes outside as social formalities and a war situation conference are planned for next Wednesday.
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Washington
Arthur J. Balfour
Lansing
White House
Balfour
Calliope
Marseilles
China Neares War as Berlin Detention Sparks Sentiment
War sentiment rises in China over Germany detaining the Chinese minister in Berlin and holding Chinese students in Berlin and Munich. Military governors plan a conference on April 25 with most favoring war though disagree on alliance stance, signaling possible independent Chinese declaration.
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China
Germany
Berlin
von Hintze
Pekin
Munich
Elko Red Cross forms temporary chapter at Pythian hall
Elko Nevada forms a temporary American Red Cross chapter with Mrs. Otto T Williams as chairwoman Mrs J B Fitzgerald secretary and Mr John Henderson treasurer The group plans a permanent organization and immediate active work Over 100 signed the membership list that day rising to 144 by meeting end Lieutenant Banker praised civic spirit and urged continued support. local shale oil speculation also noted with 10 pounds yielding about 3 pounds of crude oil from shale beds near town.
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Elko
American Red Cross
Pythian Hall
Otto T. Williams
J. B. Fitzgerald
John Henderson
Mus
Lieutenant Banker
Red Cross
Fierce fighting erupts in Cheng Tu as Lee Chuen clashes with Yunnan troops
In Cheng Tu China fighting breaks out between Lee Chuen forces and Yunnan troops. The city with 800000 residents hosts eight foreign missions and has seen Yunnan revolts since Yuan Shi Kai proclaimed himself emperor.
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Cheng TU
China
Lee Chuen
Yunnan
Yuan Shi Kai
New Chimes for the University of California Berkeley
Bells weighing about six tons arrived from Europe to replace the existing chimes in the Sather Campanile. A bell hanger from England will install them, a process expected to take place within a few weeks.
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Berkeley
Cal
England
University of California
Europe
Supreme Court Affirms Oregon California Land Decree
The Supreme Court upheld a federal court ruling stopping the Southern Pacific Railroad from disposing of timber and minerals on land granted by Congress. The decision also awards the government control over about 2,300,000 acres in Oregon and Washington valued around 30 million dollars.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oregon
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Pacific
Lecture by Prof Jensen on Kipling and Tagore
Saturday evening at Pythian hall Prof Jensen presented a lecture in the Dra per club series titled The Imperialism of Rudyard Kipling contrasted with the Individualism of Tagore. He quoted from both writers and connected the ideas to nations at war including the United States. The final lecture will cover Abraham Lincoln.
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Pythian Hall
Jensen
Draper Club
Rudyard Kipling
Tagore
United States
Tee
Abraham Lincoln
March exports hit record value despite uboat campaign
Washington reports American exports in March at 551,278,000 dollars, second only to January as the best month in U S history. Imports also reached a new high of 270,484,000 dollars, setting a national record.
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Washington
Friedman Wins Suit Instituted By Jones
The jury in a $100,000 libel suit from Winnemucca returned a unanimous verdict in Friedman’s favor after sixteen minutes. The case centered on a telegram Friedman sent to over 600 Rochester Mines stockholders denying Jones statements about ore shoot rake at Crown Point No 1. Jones sought $1000 in damages for alleged libel. Friedman claimed the telegram reflected his belief that Jones was a dangerous wildcatter in Nevada. The trial lasted eleven days before Judge Ducker.
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Jones
L. A. Friedman
Winnemucca
Friedman
Rochester Mines Company
Crown Point No. 1
Crown Point Extension
Rochester Merger Mines Company
Nevada
Gibbons
French
Reno
Callahan
Ducker
Crystal Land Co Incorporation Filed In County Clerk
Articles of incorporation for the Crystal Land Co are filed with the county clerk. Capitalization is $60,000 with $10 shares. Subscribers include W. A. Reinken S. L. Wines and B. G. Mc Bride. Paid-in capital totals $3,000.
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The
Crystal Land Co
W. A. Reinken
S. L. Wines
B. G. McBride
Darcy Enlists in Aviation Corps at Memphis Camp
April 23 Les Darcy an Australian publican enlisted in the reserve aviation corps of the United States Army at the Memphis training camp.
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Memphis
Les Darcy
Reserve Aviation Corps
United States Army
Nebraska Governor Signs Suffrage and Prohibition Bills
Governor Keith Neville signed suffrage and prohibition measures. The suffrage bill grants women partial voting rights for president and other non enumerated offices, while the prohibition bill allows householders to store small quantities for personal use amid drought. Local notes mention Mrs E Crown and Miss Katie Crown visiting, and A M Woodward named administrator for Mary J Woodward's estate.
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Keith Neville
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White Rock
California University
PALA
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Frank Smiley
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