Great Change in British Admiralty
The admiralty announces Sir Cecil Burney is replaced by Vice Admiral Sir Roselyn Wemyss as second sea lord and Alan Garrett Anderson becomes controller of naval construction succeeding Sir Eric Campbell Geddes. The reshuffle aims at a decisive reorganization, with critics calling for more energetic leadership.
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London
Admiralty
Cecil Burney
Roselyn Wemyss
Alan Garrett Anderson
Wheat Commission
Eric Campbell Geddes
Fighting Parson Leaves for France
The Rev. Mercer Green Johnston, once rector of Trinity Parish Newark and critic of its vestry, sails for France with the Paris section of the American Ambulance Field Service as chaplain. He is accompanied by Mrs Johnston, a Johns Hopkins trained nurse, and known for his vigorous temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mercer Green Johinston
Episcopal Church
Trinity Parish
Newark
France
Paris
American Ambulance Field Service
Mra. Johnston
Johns Hopking Hospital
Baltimore
Taft Seriously Ill In Clay Center Hotel
Former President Taft is seriously ill with stomach trouble at a Clay Center hotel. He is under a physician’s care and cannot travel to Lincoln for a speaking engagement.
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Clay Center
Kas
Taft
Lincoln
Women at Sharon Tin Plate Mill switch to overalls
In Sharon Pennsylvania on August 7 the women and girls at the Farrell Tin Plate Mill adopt blouses and overalls for safety. The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company donated the uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Iron Mill
Sharon
Farrell Tin Plate Mill
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
Offensive in Moldavia Caps 1300 Russian Prisoners
Austro German forces opened an assault on the Russo Romanian armies in Moldavia on the Romanian front. Russian positions north of Fokshani were breached and thirteen hundred prisoners were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serlin
Moldavia
Fokshani
No Peace Until the People Rule in Germany
A World War I era editorial asserts no lasting peace until German imperial power is broken and the German people gain freedom. It praises Allied military resolve, notes American reinforcements, and warns that only a decisive victory will end Prussian dominance. The piece links hunger, morale, and political chaos in Germany to the broader struggle for a just settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Wifo
Earth
Berlin
Germany
Verdun
Allien
Hindenburg
Lmne
United States
Norlin
Potsdam
Viscount Bryce
Mr. Taft
The
League
Lloyd George
Lloyd George WV
Russia
Europe
Kaiser
Drunken Piute Kills Two Walker Lake Indians
Reno Aug 7 Jimmy Josephus a reservation Piute today murdered two Walker Lake Indians and fled into the surrounding hills pursued by police and Indian traders. He called Dan Quartz and Prank Queep from their cabin and shot them, being armed on horseback and drunk or under opium influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Jimmy Josephus
Walker Lake
Josephus
Dan Quartz
Queep
Walker Lake Reservation
102 Years Old Yet Feels Fine as Ever
In Astoria Oregon Aug 7 Henry Hil Watson of Oswego New York celebrated his 102nd birthday while traveling across the continent. He credits his youth to right wing in his youth and enjoys scientific and religious books as hobbies. John Benton a California arrival is rumored to marry Elko’s charming daughter, and he is said to be worthy of her hand. Also a humorous aside notes a juror remark about a presumed guilty man.
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Astoria
Are
Henry Hil Watson
Oswego
N.Y
Watson
Colorado Springs
John Benton
Elko
California
End of war hinges on destroying autocracy and empowering peoples
A wartime editorial argues peace and democracy require overthrow of imperial autocracy. It warns of months of hardship, urges governments to act with consent of the governed, and calls for the Kaiser’s end to prevent future conflicts. It cites Bryce and Lloyd George on enforcing peace and empowering nations.
County Commissioners Allow Various Bills and Appointments
The Elko County board met in regular session on August 6 with two commissioners present. They approved minutes, moved funds between county accounts, accepted resignations of two justices of the peace, and filled vacancies in Starr Valley and Jarbidge. They authorized payments to banks, approved deputy game wardens, granted licenses, and listed numerous salaries, expenses, and mendations for indigent care.
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Board of County Commissioners
J. G. Gregory
Fred A. Voight
General Fund
Elko County High School
General County Fund
H. O. Culver
Starr Valley Township
H. E. Robinson
John W. Lockhart
Afton
Elko
C. W. Grover
Chas. B. Bauder
Tuscarora
Warren ©. Taylor
Mountain City
H.W. Naylor
Gold Creek
Oscar W. Wink
Jarbidge
J. M. Ryan
Deeth
M. B. Cross
Lee
Elka County
G. Reynolds
Currie
David Cable
Elko County Hospital
Yamer Simonsen
W. H. Supp
Wells
W. M. Wiley
Metropolis
Ben Armatrong
Sturr Valley Township
H. C. Culver
Scott Flemming
Edith Irene Ferrin Rice
Oscar Rice
Marion Jensen
Zenneth Hepworth
Metropolly
Laemoille
H. J. Jones
Fred ¢. Voiitt
Robert B. Hunter
Sproule
J.C. Maris
D. M. Lemon
J. HW. McMuten
Guy Harbin
M. Thriller
EB. P. Carville
Chas. A. Cantwell
W. G. Greathouse
L. A. Byler
Ines G. Nelson
W. M. Weathers
8. C. Shirley
Fish and Game Preservation Fund
Oliver A. Fee
ALK. Howe
Indise
W. Howson
Troy Laundry Co
J. M. Taber
Engler Co
Midae
Obie Bahleman
Tee Hike Mere
Mdee
Western Union Co
Telemrame Riko Transfer Co
Frt
Dray B. Dotta
Coadoc Oe
Riko Lam, Power Co
Wats |Bunnet Grocery Co
Nroceries
Henry Peters
Kulth & Russell
J.C. Harris
M. B. Clayton
Sovecor
Nevada Presa Co
Mdse
J. C. Harris
Board City
Bodeth
John Carey
W. J. O'Neil
Carlin
W. B. Blelar
State of
State of Nevada, County of Elko, As. 1, Robert B. Hunter
Board of
Beaty
Board of County Commission
Ors
Fat Man Bad Fat Conductor Worse in Atlanta Court Suit
In Atlanta on August 7 two lawsuits totaling 20000 dollars claim a fat streetcar conductor injured Mrs. W. Y. Shields as she tried to pass on a car. The suits argue the conductor’s size caused her fall and serious injury on the street. A separate note discusses government exemption for aliens from neutral countries and their eligibility for rights and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jocal Street Car Company
W. Y. Shields
Army
United States
Prominent St Louis Businessman Lambert Dies by Suicide
Jordan Wheat Lambert, 43, a member of a wealthy St Louis family and noted sportsman, shot himself in his apartment after a mysterious call claiming illness. A maid found him with a revolver nearby and the caller had vanished. The cause remains unclear following a recent nervous collapse.
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ST. Louis
Jordan Wheat Lambert
Lambert
Gould seeks exemption from military duty for dependents
Kingdon Gould son of Jay Gould filed a claim for exemption from enforced military duty on the plea of dependents for support. He has been passed as physically fit and fulfilled all requirements. Gould was married on July second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kingdon Gould
Jay Gould
Gould
Chicago Capitalist Appointed to Succeed Hurley
Thoms D. Jones, a Chicago capitalist whose nomination to the federal reserve board was rejected by the senate, has been named to the experts administrative board to replace Hurley who has become chairman of the shipping board.
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Washington
Thoms D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Experts Administrative Board
Hurley
Shipping Board
French Troops Break Line Along Champagne Front
Paris Aug 7 The French exerted a breakthrough against German lines on the Champagne front penetrating in three places and taking a large number of prisoners. Heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy as artillery duels continued in the Belgian front near Hurtebise Craonne and Avocourt Verdun sectors.
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Paris
Champagne
Teuton
Avencourt
Non
Verdun
Bise
Hurtebise
Craonne
Alsne
The Fashion of Exemption From War Service
A J Poujade urges universal compulsory military training as essential to preserve national life. He argues freedom depends on readiness to fight defense of liberty against autocracy, warning that pacifism or delay risks subjugation and destruction, and calls for active national mobilization now.
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J. Poujade
World Union of Nations
America
Governors Meeting Set for August Sixteenth in Chicago
Aug. 7. The conference of governors from sixteen states will meet in Chicago on August sixteenth to coordinate action to reduce coal prices and consider seizing mines under the Mitnola council of defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mitnola Council of Defense
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Lok
Mayer
Pan Oe Ned
Harry van Drielen
L. J. Drebben
Elko Furniture & Carpet
Ndse
Elko Water Works
A. BE. Lane
J. L. Keyser Co
S. C. Shirley
Ellis Gooding
Mra
L. G. Clark
Hood & West, Co
Sutherland & McFarlane
Seymour Jacobs Co
OM. Macy
A. Bielar
John W. Phillips
A. H. Benning
G. W. Cotant
Clarks Salary Co
Elko Drug Co
James Byers
Jacoby
H. HW. Mayer
Env
Chris Eshleman
J. B. Worden
Engler Company
A. W. Hesson Co
Nidae
Jaw
Jensen
Delos W. Hyde
Nevada Industrial Commission
John Cost
Dacobs Co
Eiko Plumbing Shop
Eiko Water Works
Eiko Muste and Stationery Co
Lele
Waren
Western Union Co . Telegrame
C. A. Gardner
Inbor
Desephine
Waiirseuse Wei
Aoe
Nevada Press Co
Mc Dwight
C. Doughty
Elko Lam, Mower Co
Southern Maene Co
W. GO. Weight
BF. Bellinger
Salary Co
Henderson Bank Co
Nevada Prowse
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