Official Elko County draft drafts list of registrants and quotas
The Elko County draft process proceeds with a listing posted for registered men. Clerk R B Hunter and Sheriff Harris announce exemption forms and six exemption types, with a quota of 1524 and an initial call of 302. Physical examinations begin August 6, with subsequent 100s following. the list shows hundreds of named registrants from Elko and nearby towns and includes status updates on posting and eligibility procedures.
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Elko County
R. B. Hunter
Harris
Sheriff's Office
Elko
Lst
C, Watts
Charles James Doherty
Roy T. Suttle
There’s A Reason A Pretty Teeth Laugh At Your Joke
A terse note reflects a humorous remark about a girl with pretty teeth laughing at a joke. The fragment suggests lighthearted social banter without strong event or named participants beyond generic references.
Premier Ribot Replies to Dr Michaelis in Parliament
Paris August 1 Premier Ribot replied in the chamber of deputies to Dr Michaelis German chancellor speech claiming a secret Franco Russian treaty. He contends the chancellor’s view contains inaccuracies and asserts France will enforce Spain’s decree interning the German submarine at Constance harbor. Brouillant notes Briand authorized by the emperor to press Alsace Lorraine guarantees and to seek safeguards against renewed aggression.
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Paris
Ribot
Michaelis
France
Russia
Spain
Counna
Houetargue
Briand
Alsace-Loraine
Belgium
German Sub Sinks American Steamer Motane
The American steamer Motane of 2700 tons was sunk by a German submarine yesterday near Queenstown Ireland. Twenty two survivors were landed. Motane sailed from New York on July 2 carrying a crew of 34, 15 of whom claimed American citizenship.
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London
New York
New York Harbor
Queenstown
Ireland
Waitresses to Replace Diners in Pullman Cars
Denver August 1 Pretty girls behind counters in Pullman dining cars will supersede dusky waiters if Alfred Reed of Chicago can push his dining car reform. Reed envisions cafeterias on wheels with waitresses aiding travelers choosing dishes. The plan would please travelers, abolish tipping, and keep popular food prices.
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Denver
Colo
Alfred Reed
Chicago
Reed
Charming Shower for Today's Bride
A pretty shower was held at Mrs Yoo's home for Miss Dollie Currey on the eve of her wedding to Edison Gregory. The hostess and guests presented a complete silver service and a library table to the bride to be. Currey is a Rebekah member and many Jo dpe members attended.
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Mra. Yoo
Dollie Currey
Edison Gregory
Hazel Moore
An Mise Currey
Rebekahs
Jodpe
Single Tax May Be Used To Win War
Washington August 1 Congress leans into a single tax plan to raise revenue and spur food production. Senator James Hamilton Lewis proposes a federal levy on unused lands nationwide to fund war needs and increase cultivation.
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Washington
Congress
Damee Hamilton Lewiss
Senate
Haw
United States
Biggest Battle of War I Now Being Fought in Flanders
Paris reports the battle of Flanders has begun with French and British attacks and may become the war’s largest prolonged engagement. Early results raise expectations that German forces could be driven from French soil and Belgian territory.
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France
Paris
Flanders
Austrian Plots in Balkans Tied to Serbian Affairs
An Austrian backed propaganda angle claims a Serbia linked secret society, the Tzerna Ruka, plotted to kill Crown Prince Alexander and later King Nicholas of Montenegro. Reports say officers and civilians with Austrian leanings aided state aims, with many suspects executed or jailed in Tunis and Corfu.
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Oiher
Peter
Serbia
Tzerna Ruka
Saloniki
Alexander
Bizerta
Tunis
Corfu
Popovituh
Bulgaria
Austria
Iatters
Mexander
Nicholas of
Montenegro
Anatoia
Balkans
Serbian
Nicholas
Deadlock on food measure compromised in Washington
August 1 report states conferees reached a complete agreement on the administration food control bill. Senate conferees yielded to strike out an amendment proposing a congressional committee to supervise war expenditures, an amendment opposed by President Wilson as personal scrutiny.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Labor figure Frank Little found dead after lynching
August 1 report says Frank Little, organizer with the Industrial Workers of the World, was abducted from his lodging by masked men. His body was later found at a railroad trestle on the city outskirts. Police Chief Murphy identified the victim. Little had denounced U S troops as Uncle Sam's scabs in uniform.
Slav Propaganda Alleges Austrian Aims in the Balkans
An officer reports that Orthodox Easter plans in Paris were thwarted by the king's minor indisposition. He warns that numerous Czernaruka agents in Switzerland pursue Slav propaganda against Italy, aiming to sow discord among the alleys and serving Austrian goals to subjugate Serbia and Montenegro.
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Paris
Tzerna Ruka
Switzerland
Italy
Alles
Austria
Balkans
Serbia
Montenegro
Popular Elko Couple Wed in Morning Ceremony
This morning Judge Doughty united Miss Dollie Currey and Edson Gregory in marriage. Bride’s relatives Miss Hazel Moore and W. W. Gregory served as bridesmaid and best man. Mrs. Gregory is a well known Elko resident. the groom runs a Skelton business. They depart for Salt Lake for two weeks and plan to live in Skelton on return.
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Judge Doughty
Dollie Currey
Edson Gregory
Hazel Moore
W. W. Gregory
Miss Moore
Mr. Gregory
Another Kitchen Invention in the Baltimore Foodleaf Cooker
A Baltimore American item previews a new kitchen device called the foodleaf cooker. The note hints at rising costs and speculation about its impact on ordinary kitchens and cooking habits.
Rainy Front Delays World War I Offensive
A heavy unceasing downpour since last night muddies Flanders battle ground and halts major maneuvers. German counterattacks were repulsed. artillery duels persist as rain limits both sides and air forces.
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France
Belgium
Associated Preaw
Flanders
Elko County Red Cross Seeks Monthly Subscriptions
The Elko County Red Cross asks residents to donate monthly to fund hospital garments and supplies for wounded soldiers. Aims to raise about 560 dollars per month, with subscriptions from 26 cents to 10 dollars, sent to secretary Mrs. Charles B. Henderson in Elko Nevada for August and ongoing.
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Elko County Red Cross
Charles B. Henderson
Elko
Nevada
Beco County
Hed Crean
U.S. Cotton Crop Estimated at 11.9 Million Bales
Washington August 1 the department of agriculture estimates the U S cotton crop at 11 949 000 bales. The crop condition on July 25 was reported as very good with three tenths of one percent below normal.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
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