Battle 10 Death Now Rages Between Teutons and Majik
Battle reports from St Petersburg and London detail heavy combat on the Eastern Front with Russian advances in Volhynia and Galicia. Russian forces claim 600 prisoners and 12 machine-guns seized near Stavok, while British and French fronts report renewed offensives and counterattacks around Pozieres Fleury and Monson farm.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Teuton
Volhynia
Galicia
Letechilekyie
Ljubaschevo
Stav
Berlin
Fleury
Verdun
Somme
Monson Farm
Ovilliere
America seeks the Hammond wireless torpedo secret
Secret service men learn that European powers are urged to discover the wireless controlled Hammond torpedo of the U S Navy, now valued as priceless during wartime reconnaissance.
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New York
U. S. Navy
Paralysis Epidemic Shows Slight Improvement
New York August 4 infantile paralysis daily report shows 175 new cases and 46 deaths in the last 24 hours, indicating a modest improvement in the epidemic situation.
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New York
German Greed Punished as Max Prices Enforced in Berlin
Berlin police crack down on food price gouging by butchers bakers grocers and traders who charged above legal maximums. The first offenders list names over 150 storekeepers with fines from 2.50 to 125 and prison terms up to four weeks. A butcher was fined for extra sausage profit and a grocer jailed for overcharging potatoes.
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Berlin
Future of Moose Party To Be Decided Today
Bull Moose leaders convene in Indianapolis to decide if a third ticket enters the field or if adherents vote their own way. Conference called by Matthew Hale of Massachusetts, acting national chairman.
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MOOSE
Indianapolis
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Norway Declares Complete Alcohol Prohibition
Norway becomes the first truly dry European state as Parliament’s law banning manufacture and sale of whiskey and strong liquors takes effect this week. Imports of wine beer and other alcoholic drinks are also prohibited in Christiania with the nation set to lead by example.
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Norway
Christiania
Europe
Railway Brotherhood Leaders Plan Action Over Strike Threat
Leaders of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen work to set a program as workers demand arbitration for an eight hour day and overtime. Union heads empowered by 400,000 workers to call a general strike at any time amid stalled wage and hours discussions.
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New York
A. B. Garrethon
Order of Railway Conductors
W. H. Lee
Brotherhood of
Congress
Honda
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Commerce Committee
Newlands
Mexicans Name Peacemaking Commission For Mediation
Ambassador Elseo Arredondo delivered Mexico's reply to Secretary Lansing confirming the appointment of commissioners to take part in the forthcoming mediation conference. The note asserts peaceful settlement is assured and outlines the Mexican side's commitment to the talks.
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Washington
Delorate Elseo Arredondo
Lansing Mexico
Agricultural bill heads to White House for signature
Aug 1 The House adopted a conference report on a $26.94 million agricultural bill which now goes to President Angton at the White House for signature.
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White House
Angton
House
Coe
Rountree Funeral Arrangements Revised at Knights Hall
Arrangements for the funeral of Ernest Frank Rountree have been slightly changed since yesterday's notice. The obsequies will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow morning at the Knights of Pythias hall the Elks will conduct the service and burial will follow at the Pythian cemetery.
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Ernest Frank Rountree
Knights of Wythins
Balk the Elks
Pythian Cemetery
Unprecedented Flood Drowns Sixty on Blair's Creek
Louisville dispatch reports sixty people drowned or killed in yesterday morning cloud bursts on Blair's Creek near Tazewell Tennessee. Rescue efforts continue as the region contends with rising waters and widespread damage.
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Louisville
Blair's Creek
Tazewell
Tenn
Euielding
Elkoan Strikes Ledge Ore Near Elko Prospect
Victor Panis, an Oldsmo bile expert from Steele garage, reports a rich strike 85 miles north of Elko. Samples of silver and lead ore suggest $1000 to $1500 per ton. A small mill will be installed to test the discovery using a concentrator.
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Victor Panis
Oldsmobile
Steele
Elko
Cooks and Bakers Tie In Frisco Strike Action
Frisco cooks and bakers join the culinary workers strike for higher pay. About fifty head bakers and 125 cabaret musicians along with many moving-picture operators pledged support, signaling a long and bitter fight ahead.
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San Francisco
Reverend Swander Conducts Elko Services At 1 0 G T Hall
The Rev J M Swander of Elko held religious services at 1 0 G T hall Sunday at 3 pm with good attendance. Mrs W B Clayton recovering after illness, Dr Hood attended, Miss C M Treanor of Elko nurses. Haying weather and visits noted as Mr and Mrs A Zunino of Mound Valley came over, W Dupont of Elko present, Mrs Arthur L Clayton back from Elko.
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J. M. Swander
Elko
A. Zunino
Mound Valley
W. 5. Dupont
Arthur L. Clayton
Submarine Campaign Claims 16 Allied Vessels in 24 Hours
London reports a furious submarine campaign as 16 Allied ships, mostly British merchant vessels, are sunk in the North Sea and English Channel within 24 hours. The Italian steamship Citta Di Massina is among them. warnings were given but lifeboats could not be launched in time.
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London
North Sea
English Channel
Citta di Massina
Youth Never Been Kissed Seeks Wife for 25000 Estate
Syracuse August 1 Edward L Hutchinson 25 a farmer seeks a wife to claim a 25000 estate from his deceased uncle James W Mason of Fostoria Ohio Mason left a quarter section in Fostoria to Hutchinson on condition he marry within two years Hutchinson says he has never been kissed and will wed to obtain the fortune
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Syracuse
N. Y
Edward
L. Hutchinson
James W. Mason
Fostoria
Ohio
Hutchinson
Mason
Cleveland
Alter Hutchinson
McHuron
Baldwinaville
Street Car Maids to Answer All Questions
Oakland announces a new role on street cars an extra conductor who will not collect fares and will hold babies open windows answer questions hear complaints and act as traveling helper in a policy welcomed by riders and officials
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Oakland
Six More Bomb Suspect Arrests Expected in San Francisco
District Attorney Fickert announced six additional bomb suspects will be arrested imminently. A special bureau to suppress anarchistic activities has been established, and police are confident several jailed suspects will be convicted.
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San Francisco
Fickert
Congresional primaries in 22 districts set for August 8
In Columbus Ohio August 4 fifty Republicans forty four Democrats and one Socialist seek nomination for Congress in the 22 districts at the primaries to be held August 8. All but one of the current 22 congressmen are seeking renomination.
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Columbus
Ohio
Submarine Sinkings Raise Alarm Over Undersea War
German forces sank steamship Badger and sailing ship Ivo in a wave of attacks, causing eighteen deaths in the last 38 hours. British waters teem with submarines as warships push to halt the destruction.
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Badger
Ivo
Five-robber hold up Burroughs plant for 45000
Five unmasked auto bandits robbed the Burroughs Adding Machine Company pay-car in Detroit causing a clash with clerks. One clerk and one bandit were wounded as $45,000 in cash and gold was taken. The robbers sped away in a high powered car, police efforts ongoing. Boost for Elko Amusement Corp stock proposed for a year round rink pool and gym.
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Detroit
Mich
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Jease James
Elko Amusement Corporation
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Majik
Pozieres
Paris
Thisumont
Noyon
Verdun Front
RMANS
Noelieve
Theatre Tonight
WM. Farney and
Gale Henry
Marc Robbins
Lansing
Rountree
Pythian Hall
Tennessee
M. R. Overman
Elkoan
South Fork News
ALLY
London Cable
Vienna
Magnet
Pat McCarran
Democratic
United States
G. W. Baker
Gold Creek
H. L. Bartlett
A. B. Carden
Lamoille Walters
Elmore
Robert E. Knight
Jarbidge
J. M. McNamara
W. S. Peace
William Rutledge
Carlin
J T
Jesse James
Auto Bandits
Sunset Service
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
Bradley
Morothy Green
Ox Film Corporation
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