Not Much Hoped From Conference With Obregon
Washington reports from state department show Carranza government tottering and officials expect the Scott Obregon meeting to end quickly. Obregon will demand withdrawal of expeditionary forces and Scott will refuse. Pershing likely to be reinforced as pacification of Mexico begins. Columbus advices say half the U S troops may cross the border today, with no link to Carranza troop movements in Guerrero.
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Pac
Int’l
Washington
State Department
Carranza
General Obregon
Mexico
General Scott
General Pershing
Columbus
United States
Guerrero
German Foreign Minister to Resign Announced
Geneva report states Von Jagow will resign within hours and be replaced by Prince Von Buelow as German foreign minister.
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Pac
Int'l
Geneva
von Jagow
Prince von Buelow
Ireland Situation Improves as Rebels Surrender
Report from London cites a materially improved Irish situation. Dublin passengers say troops rushed from England overwhelmed rebels and many malcontents surrendered voluntarily to military authorities.
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Pac
Vivl
London
Ireland
Dublin
England
Harrington Funeral Scheduled for Tomorrow Afternoon
The remains of Chas A Harrington arrived from Butte Montana by No 19. Funeral planned for tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by the Elks. Interment in LO F cemetery. Services at Keyser undertaking parlors. Also update on Mrs West recovering from operation with doctor hopeful for return home in a week.
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Chas. A. Harrington
Butte
Montana
The
Elks
LO. 0. F
Keyser
Jarbidge Nevada Booms With Real Estate and Mines
Jarbidge Nevada April 23 1916 reports a real estate boom with about a dozen property transfers from tents to a saloon, lots fenced and tent frames rising. camp workers increase at Lom Hutke Moraing Glory U K Duster and Sunflower rounds. Gustav Nelson a Swedish born citizen and Mason died after a battle with Bright’s disease.
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Jarbidge
Nevada
Lom Hutke
Moraing
U. K
Duster
Buckeye
W. &. Colp
Tacoma
Washington
Ming
Coas
Gsad
Gustav Nelson
Sweden
Masonic Lodge
Dillon
Montana
Idaho
Goldfield
Battle Mountain
Gold Circle
Joe Riff
Cave Creek
Nelgron
Alpine
Twin Falls
California
Anne Ute Winter
Charlie Winter
Obregon Arrives for Conference in Juarez War Update
General Obregon arrived in Juarez for talks with Generals Scott and Funston amid pressure for American troop withdrawal. He affirmed loyalty to Carranza, denied friction rumors, and said Villa is alive but wounded and eluding capture in the mountains.
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Pac
Int’ News Service
EL Paso
General Obregon
Carranza
Jaurez
Scott
Funston
Customs House
Trevino
Gutierrez
Herrera
Santos
Obregon
Gavira
Marela
Villa
Mexico
United States
Records broken this morning in high school events
Several records were broken by the high school boys this morning despite a violent dust storm. Clawson of Elko led with 37.2 ft in the shot put, Lambert of Wells second with 35 ft, Filipini of Elke third. Clawson also beat last year's broad jump mark with 18.6 ft. Weed of Wells was second at 18.09 ft and Badt was third for Elke. Mr. Nelson died Friday April 21 1916 after lung congestion and decline. funeral at Club Hall Sunday 2 pm with Masonic rites and local town support.
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Clawson
Elko
Mark Lambert
Wells
Filipini
Elke
Badt
Dian Filipini
Nelson
Dan Olin
Cordell
W. W. Fisk
British Battleship Russell Sunk by Mine at Verdun
British admiralty reports the battleship Russell struck a mine in the Mediterranean and sank. Captain William Bowden Smith commanded the ship, flagship of the Mediterranean fleet. About 124 officers and men remain missing, while 676 were saved from the 14 000 ton vessel.
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Pac
Int'l
London
British Admiralty
Russell
Mediterranean
William Bowden Smith
Fremantle
Smith
Engagement of Miss Marie Ormart to Louis Garat
The San Francisco society column notes Miss Marie Ormart engagement to Louis Garat son of Mr and Mrs Peter Garat. Both families prominent in the local French colony. Miss Ormart debuted after convent schooling and is acclaimed for beauty and equestrian skill. The Garat family traces roots to Nevada landholdings.
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San Francisco Examiner
Garat
Michel Ormart
Marie Ormart
Louis Garat
Peter Garat
San Francisco
Miss Ormart
Mr. Gatat
Nevada
Harvester Employees Win Eight Hour Day Wage Increase
Chicago April 28 The International Harvester Company granted an eight hour day with ten hour pay to workers at the Deering and McCormick plants. This wage change affects hourly employees and reflects a shift in labor terms.
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Pac. and
Int'l News Service
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Deering and McCormack
Allies Lose 638 Merchantmen in War Losses Report
The Department of Commerce released British estimates showing allied merchant ships sunk since the war began at 638 vessels and neutrals at 198. Total tonnage exceeds 2,009,000. British losses amount to about 4 percent of its total merchant fleet.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Local track meet highlights high jump record and muffins
The meet featured a high jump record of 4 ft 11 in by an unnamed athlete. Howard Brennen of Elko took second and Supp of Wells third. Wells impressed despite no firsts, with Weed and Lambert praised for effort. Elko public school runners were split into green and yellow squads. Cooking contests drew attention as Nevada Butler won muffins with Christine McFarlane second and Dorothy Hyde third. Contestants included Emma Wigging, Margaret Van Cleve, Clara MecNemee, Nevada Butler, Dorothy Hyde. Miss Hazel Sewell lauded for neat domestic science room setup. Judges unveiled muffin makers after tasting.
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Howard Brennen
Elko
Supp
Wells
Weed
Lambert
Nevada Butler
Christine McFarlane
Dorothy Hyde
Emma Wigging
Margaret van Cleve
Clara MecNemee
Hazel Sewell
Germans Claim Submarine Crisis Near Settlement
Berlin reports a semi official solution to the submarine situation satisfactory to Germany and the United States. Details await the German reply en route to America with publication expected tomorrow. London notes a British warship sinking a German submarine off England. the commander and 17 crew members were rescued and captured.
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Pac
Int'l Newe Service
Berlin
Germany
United States
America
Germans Sink Big British Steamer Industry
The British steamer Industry of 4044 tons, operating between France and the United States, was torpedoed and sunk about 120 miles from land by a submarine this morning. American liner Finland rescued the open-boat crew as thousands of workers return to work.
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Pac
Inti News Service
London
France
United States
Finland
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