Wall Saves Galveston From Sturn
Galveston, Texas endures 120 mph winds wrecking towns and killing many. The seawall holds but widespread damage and debris fill streets as residents shelter inside. Port Arthur steamer pilots and numerous locomotives are wrecked. Padre Island and Padre Island area suffer high waves.
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Galveston
Tex
Wallveston
Adeonate
Wreetsiy
Banedpede
Degu
Weber
Port Arner
Nicarscini
Wavell
Padre
French Army Wins Glorious Victory Over German Forces
Paris Aug 19 French forces gained control of Fleury after repulsing two major German assaults along the Avoncourt salient near the Meuse. The battle saw heavy rain and artillery fire as troops pushed back German troops and grimly fought through a perilous clash.
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Paris
Fleury
Jeroe
France
Hughes Delivers Campaign Trail Addresses in California
Republican presidential candidate Charles E. Hughes spoke to 14 000 people in the Auditorium, 5 000 at the Union Iron Works, and an afternoon crowd in Oakland. He plans to depart tonight for Los Angeles.
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AN Francisco
Charles E. Hughes
Union Iron Works
Oakland
Los Angeles
After the Hurricane Wreaks Wide Across Galveston
Citizens recall 1900 era storms as the Gulf roars near the seawall. Telephone lines and telegraph posts cling to their poles while chaos and cheers mix amid widespread damage. Animals perish and others find refuge as rescue efforts unfold along Strand Street and M Street amid ruined storefronts.
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Galveston
M Street
Roaring Gulf
Strand
Corpus Cheieti
British Push North of Somme Front in August Advance
British forces penetrated German positions north of the Somme as German troops retired from the Guille Mont Maurepas line. Ver dun bombarded as fighting rages. French forces attacked Fleury last night.
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Berlin
Somie
Uie
Guillemont Maurepas
Verdun
Fleury
King of Drivers Geers Invited to Elko Rodeo Exhibition
Edward Pop Geers, famed harness racer known as king of the turf, is reportedly invited by promoter S Garcia and Rodeo press agent Wil McNeil to attend Elko Rodeo for an exhibition race. An Elko source recalls Geers’ early Tennessee wins and racing fame. Columbus Grand Circuit marks his first sub-2 minute race in 45 years, with Napoleon Direct setting fast times. Marriage report notes Adolph Langatroff and Anna Elvira Fields wed in Weaverville.
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Edward
Pop") Geers
Pulaski
Columbia
Tennessee
County Folie
Amch
S. Garcia
Elko Rodeo
Geers
Wil McNeil
Elko
Art Smith
Anderson
Columbus
Ohio
Napoleon Direct
Peter Stevens
Pop) Geers
Ceery Lase
Large passenger list and many Americans among lost allied ships
Lloyd's reports the Italian liner Stumpatin of 9000 tons, armed and 475 by 55 feet, sunk last night in the Mediterranean en route to New York with many passengers and war munitions aboard. Unconfirmed reports say numerous Americans were aboard. the ship departed New York July 16 and arrived Genoa with passengers and munitions for the Allies.
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London
Eng
Lloyd’s
Afr
Mediterranean
New York
Stanpatie
Genoa
Hughes Rebuked by Allies Over Herrick Remarks
Franklin Aug. 19 Charles E Hughes denounced by allies as he is accused of gross misrepresentation by John L Wilson of Pennsylvania. Wilson, Herrick's Paris visitor and friend, defends Herrick and criticizes Hughes while noting Herrick wished to depart France and thanked Wilson for his praise of the ambassador.
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Franklin
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Myron T. Herrick
France
John L. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Herrick
Paris
Sti
Hughes
Ambassador Herrick
Colonel Herrick
Carnegie Mall
Sharp
Weaverville-born figure hosts popular room in Nevada and California
A native of Weaverville and a social figure in Nevada and California draws many friends to a popular gathering in a well known room.
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Weaverville
Hae
Friends
Nevada
California
Russians Push Forward on Stolk Hod Front Near Czurwiezice
Russians resume drive against Kovel breaking through near Czurwiezice and capture Toboly and surrounding area as they press along the front. Germans resist fiercely at every step of the advance.
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ST. Petersburg
Stolkhod
Czurwiezice
Mier
Kovel
Toboly
Su Men
Senate passes bill for federal employees on duty injuries
Washington Aug 19 The Senate approved President proposed general compensation for federal employes hurt while serving on duty The measure now goes to the House for action and awaits debate and approval.
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Wastiington
Senate
Presi
Wileen
Tie Dill
Wulee
Army Mexico Should Come Out
Washington, Aug. 19. State Department officials said General Funston urged immediate withdrawal of the Punking expedition from Mexico and is in full accord with President Wilson's peaceful policy. If adopted, a large majority of about 150 militiamen on the border will head home within a day or eve. E. Scott and family of Reno planned a visit en route to Lahaule, as Scott works with the Agricultural Department and foresees Elko County’s agrarian future.
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Washington
State Department
Funston
Peraking
Mexico
Puneton
Wilson
Ateveath
E. Scott
Reno
Lauwelle Mfr
Scott
University
Elko County
Soul Mates at Bradley Tonight and Sunday Evening
Splendid pictures at Bradley Theatre tonight and Sunday evening feature Soul Mates, a William Russell masterpiece with an all star cast. Tomorrow night another gripping play promises a high quality, thrilling show to meet public demand.
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Bradley
William Russell
Bradley Theatre
Political Nods and Petitions Mark Local Election Year
Several questions weigh on county and state conventions over independent petitions and nominating processes. Independent candidates filed petitions by Sept 5, matching regular nominees, while delegates face restrictions on signatures. A Nevada master’s return and a grammar school principal’s home visit punctuate the page.
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Losalty
Nevada
Ultimatum by Wilson on Strike
The rail road brotherhoods adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morning and rest their case with President Wilson. Railroad presidents and managers hold private talks awaiting a press statement. They expect negotiations to continue and will maintain that acceptance of the Wilson plan is central to their position.
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Washington
Railroad Brotherhood
Wilson
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Teutonic
King OF Drivers
Omaghes Records
Adolph Joseph Langatroff
A. K. Rose
Tuscarora
Anna Elvira Fields
H. J. Barber
Charles B. Henderson
Morgan Hill
Corbin
Washington, D.C
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General Corbin
UB. Army
Lake Tahoe
Kida
Independent Office
Py 6 McWhinney
McWhinney
Phyelot Finess
Helin
Charles Toyne
Mins
Edith Toyne
Kylion
Sunset Service
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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