Pittman Wins Battle On War Munitions Tax
Washington Aug 17 The Democratic Caucus completed work on the Revenue bill with a hard fought victory for Senator Pittman and Western allies. A 5 percent net profits tax on sales of materials for munition manufacture was limited to direct suppliers and set for one year after the war. The measure exempts mines and allows depletion deductions and offsets.
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Washington
Simmons
Senate
Key Pittman
Nevada
House
Deangcratic
Senator Pittman
Witehin
Pittman
President Wilson calls railroad presidents to White House
President Wilson orders all railroad presidents to come to the White House to press concessions that managers have refused. If deadlock persists, a special Congress message may seek an eight hour railroad law. Managers denounce the move as political while rail labor favors eight hour terms on ten hour scale.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
A. L. Garretson
Brotherhoods
Dreadnought Leonarde Da Vines Destroyed by Submarine
Paris reports the Tal Ton dreadnought Leonarde Da Vines costing ten million dollars was sunk by a German submarine in Taranto harbor with about two hundred losses. Kaiser Wilhelm heads to Warsaw to oversee Polish freedom proclamation under Central Empire protection. British forces repelled near Foreaux Forest and along the Somme front near Iselloy en Santerre. other Allied offensives failed.
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Paris
France
Leonarde da Vines
Taranto
Thaly
Heen
Twas
Cirat
Kaiser
Warsaw
Geneva
Kaiser Wilhelmus
Homes Offered in Elko County Under Pittman New Law
Six Nevada reservations may open to homesteaders under a new statute sent to the President for signature. About 60,000 acres of land, excluding timber and mineral lands, would be affected. Carlin is undeveloped and may be deposited if surveyed. Fort Halleck lands mostly disposed, Fort McDermitt reservations show meadow land with many parcels likely sold.
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Nevada
Senate
House
Lane
Pittman
Carlin
Fort Halleck
Government, Printing Office
Aaid
Fort McDermitt
Post
Government
Hay
Petition Circulates for Safeguards on Irrigation Ditches
Mr. F. L. Rouse circulates a signature petition to Governor Boyle urging action to properly screen irrigation ditches and laterals to protect fish. Thousands die yearly when water is diverted and ditches dry. He seeks annual replenishment of streams with trout and bass. Rouse is noted for his rabbitry near the wool warehouse.
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F. L. Rouse
Boyle
Rouse
Violent Artillery Duel Rages Over Somme Front
Paris Aug 17 A fierce artillery duel continued all night south of the Somme where French forces had just captured ground. General Joffre pressed to consolidate gains as German counterattacks grew more desperate in the region.
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Somme River
Paris
Somme
Joffre
Famous Type On Tour In Nevada Near Tonopah
Charles W Deacon a noted printer and lecturer travels with a party from Los Angeles through Tonopah en route to Chicago and beyond. The group includes Mrs Deacon Henrietta Deacon Proctor Deacon and their pet poodle. The journey is for health and enjoyment amid a newsy stop in Tonopah.
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Tonopah
Charles W Deacon
International Printers
Colorado Springs
Colo
Los Angeles
Chicago
Fragmentary disposition of Camp McGarry lands noted
It is believed the reservation has largely been disposed of with Camp McGarry in Townships 41 and 42 North Range 24 West and adjacent areas containing about 27 725 acres only partially surveyed. About 65 acres have been disposed of and the remaining parcel appears rough and may be subject to disposition under proposed legislation.
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Fore
Camp McGarry
German and Russian Armies Clash in Galicia and Poland
Berlin reports Von Bothmer’s victory over Russians as he drives toward the Russian center from Galicia. The massive German force fights to halt the Russian advance, with heavy combat, air engagements, and awards of prisoners. British gains near Guillemont and Foreaux Forest are noted as Allied attacks widen on the Western Front.
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Berlin
Germany
von Dothmer
Kaiserin
Galicia
ST. Petersburg
Russia
von Bothmer
von Hindenburg
London
Eng
Aig
Foreaux Forest
Guillemont
Foreaux
Carload of Gold From Lynn District Shipped to Salt Lake
The Big Six Mining Company sent 4114 tons of high grade ore from Carlin to the Salt Lake smelter, the fourth shipment and second full car, likely worth about $5,000. W. W. Ruby, Lynn mine manager, oversaw the loading. A mill is expected to be installed. optimism for Lynn district’s future grows as lease deals and new capital target the Dig Six and surrounding claims. Elko residents and notable locals back the boom, marking a pivotal start for regional mining development.
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Big Six Mining Company
Lynn District
Carlin
Salt Lake
W. W. Ruby
Lynn
Ruby
Minera Any
Bull Moose Mining Co
W. E. Barney
Colorado
Montana
Idaho
1 Ia
Elko
Wonderful New
Thomas Hunter
W. M. Weathers
Charley Moody
George Hunter
George Tanks
W. B. Armstrong
Frank Dixon
Wile
Tam Doyle
Tynn
Eiko
Dig
Rithy
Germans Submarine Weser Sunk In Baltic Sea
The German steamer Weser was submerged in the Baltic Sea today near Copenhagen. The crew escaped unharmed as rescuers responded to the incident in the Baltic region.
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Copenhagen
Den
Weser
Baltic Sea
COUNTY'S WEALTH GROWING RAPIDLY TAK RATE HIGHER
County assessor W M Westhers and clerks W Willis, Hawkins, and English finalize the 1916 tax list showing an assessed valuation up nearly four million dollars from 1915 and a tax rate increase of 85 cents. Totals include land classes, cattle, horses, hogs, poultry, sheep, bees, automobiles, merchandise, railroads, and public assessments with page note continued on page four.
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W. M. Westhers
W. Willis
Hawkins
Lave
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Dent
Derlin
Foreaux Forrest
Iselloy En Santerre
Elko County
Doris
Mfaney
Ayres Hesting of Conscience
Rupert Julian
Austin
William Wills
Sam Carter
Mr. Wills
Carter
Gzar
Golossal
General von Bothmer
Elko Men
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Sunset Service
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
Brady Gha Chap
the Vagabond
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