British Drive North of Scarpe Advances at Ancre Front
British forces report another morning attack between the Scarpe and Lens with progress near Roeux Gaverelle and Arleux amid renewed German reinforcements and heavy fighting French troops claim 175 cannons 12 machine guns 119 trench mortars captured since April first Roosevelt urges using all grain for food production and supports mandatory training and immediate expeditionary force to France.
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Scarpe River
Lens
Roeux
Scarpe
Gaverelly
Gaverelle
Greenland
Hil
Monchy
Arleux
Orpy
Roux
Paris
St. Quentin
Olae
Champagne
Chicago
Roosevelt
Security League
France
Big Plans for Loyalty Day in Elko
Arrangements for Elko Loyalty Day on May 4 are being perfected with committees shaping the events. The Monday issue will announce the full program while rail lines advertise special round trip fares from Winnemucca to Shafter and from Winnemucca to Cobra. A notable feature will be a military mesa served by Company H Fifth California Infantry detachment stationed in Elko in full regulation dress.
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Elko
Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Shafter
Southern Pacific
Cobra
Fifth California Infantry
Thia
English paper mill offer to ease U.S. price rise
Lord Northelis, a British publisher, proposes releasing sixty thousand tons annually from northeastern Canadian mills to American newspaper publishers to relieve the print paper shortage and lower current high prices.
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Washington
Lord Northelis
Canada
Guatemala Breaks German Relations
Washington reports Guatemala in Central America severed diplomatic ties with Germany and seized the German consul. The move cited support for the United States in defending democracy and international law. The note adds health progress for Mrs Rutherford after long illness.
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Washington
Republic of Guatemala
Central America
Germany
Guatemala City
Cabera
United States
Military Ball Promises Extensive VAudeville Show
Provision is being made to feed hundreds at the mess hall with ample rations. A military ball in the evening will offer attractions for dancers and vaudeville fans. Between dances Company H will contribute stunts totaling over an hour of first class entertainment.
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Company H
Why We Do Not Favor Incorporation In Elko
Editorial argues against Elko incorporation before next Tuesday, warning it raises government costs for high school setup, grammar additions, a hospital, and city offices. It urges voters to read the charter, consider tax burdens, and personal judgment over enthusiasms amid wartime economic strain.
Colorado coal mine blast sparks murder theory claims
Hastings April 28 Nine more bodies raise total to fifteen entombed at Victor-American Fuel mine after explosion last night. Rescue crews recovered corpses and fire is out as Attorney General Hubbard and State Mine Inspector Dalrymple probe alleged treachery and mine safety lapses.
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Hastings
Colo
Victor-American Fuel Company
Hubbard
Tiele
Dalrymple
Hhis
Coming Out
Tom Jolly
French Demand Trained Men for War Readiness
Washington April 28 The military section of the French commission headed by General Joffre warned the United States that active participation in the war without absolute preparation and field operation contact would invite enormous losses. General Councellor Novelaque outlined a statement to be made tomorrow by General Joffre to the American press.
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Washington
French Commission
Joffre
War Department
United States
Councellor Novelaque
Carranza Reaffirms Mexican Neutrality Statement
City desk reports Carranza reiterates Mexican neutrality from the capital. Will Smith, Ruby Valley rancher, spent the night in town and left by auto, noting happiness and health in his area.
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Carranza
Will Smith
Ruby Valley
Neck of the Woods
Mine Gas Tragedy Claims Five Bodies This Forenoon
Five men died from gas in the mine and were brought out at 11 50 this forenoon. Seven more bodies were recovered from the mine this afternoon, signaling a fatal disaster and ongoing rescue efforts.
Wheat prices surge to record highs in Chicago opening
In Chicago on April 28 July wheat opened up as much as twelve and a half cents to reach 2.40 a bushel while May wheat climbed to 2.75, marking fresh strength in the market. In Winnipeg trading was halted today with close quotes listing Wheat at 2.74, Corn at 1.50, and Oats at 68 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
Canada
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Brothers Fight For Kaiser Sons For U S
Arkansas City Kansas April 28 The heart of Mrs Bertha Dorner is heavy Three of her sons are in the United States army and her two brothers are fighting for Germany Now she will send a fourth son to join the Kansas national guard There are millions of German people in this country and they will be loyal to America We are all Americans now though naturally we Germans cannot keep from loving the Fatherland But we are for America first My boys are going to fight for Uncle Sam I have three more who will go if necessary The many friends of the old penitentiary sincerely hope that he will soon recover
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Arkansas City
Kan
Bertha Dorner
United States Army
Germany
Kansas National Guard
America
Uncle Sam
Grocery Items List From Old Catalog
A historical grocery list features items such as baking soda, corn meal, flapjack flour, Carnation milk, Bonami products, Royal Baking Powder, soda crackers, Jello, chocolate, bluing, ammonia, lemons, pineapple, Rex Lye, Light House cleaner, toilet paper, mouse traps, hard wood tooth picks, and Hawes soap. The fragmented OCR suggests a mid 20th century pantry stock list with common household goods and cleaning supplies.
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Light House
Chenuser
Ean
Passage of selective bill overcomes opponents in house
Administration forces overpower opponents of the selective conscription bill in the house on the first vote and strike out volunteer amendments. The measure, drawn by army experts, is expected to produce a trained army of two million within two years. A drastic amendment bars liquor sales to officers and men in uniform, and deployment plans include nationwide registration and cantonments beginning within ten days of signing.
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Washington
House
Representative Kahn
California
Military Committee
Army War College
Senate
Web
Judiciary Committee
War Department
State Adjutants General
Dance Tonight at Bradley Opera House with Mayer Orchestra
Tonight at the Bradley Opera House the Mayer Orchestra plays as ladies enter free while gentlemen pay 50 cents. The event promises lively music and classic dance numbers in a period venue setting.
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Bradley Opera House
Mayer Orchestra
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Independent
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Radley Theatre
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Hunchback of
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Hawes
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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Bradley
June Caprice
Harry Hillard
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