Campaigns on West Front in Slow Progress
Associated Press reports three major western front campaigns show no full swing. Cadorna conducts a notable drive toward Trieste, while Petain and Haig are less active at Verdun and Arras. Hallan pauses typical of large drives on fortified positions. August British casualties total 59,811 versus 71,832 in July.
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Associated Press
Cadorna
Trieste
Petain
Haig
Verdun
Arras
Flanders
Hallan
Loudon
Happy wedding performed at Elburz in modest home ceremony
A small wedding united Miss Kathryn Wirth of Buffalo New York and Mr. George Glaser of Elburz at the Glaser home officiated by Rev. Buyer of Lamoille Presbyterian church. Attendants included Lillian Kumpf and Clarence Glaser. The couple planned a home after Sept 15 and left for an automobile trip. Out of town guests from Omaha and Buffalo attended the event.
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George Glaser
Kathryn Wirth
Buffalo
N. Y
Glaser
Elburz
Buyer
Lamoille Presbyterian Church
Lillian Kumpf
Clarence Glaser
Clara Layer
Mr. Lawson
Omaha, Neb
Chara Layer
Howard Biryly
Nation’s daily war outlay tops 24 million in August
Washington August 31 War expenditures of the United States, including allied loans, averaged more than 24 million dollars daily in August. About eight million went to U S deeds, while allies received roughly 16.4 million daily. Since the war began 116 days ago total disbursements reached about 2.287 billion, with 1.631 billion advanced to entente governments and average daily outlays rising to 17.05 million.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Elko Man Regarded in Ecuador Registration Credit
By order of Washington authorities Ward Webster Luck formerly of Elko and Elko Lamoille power company is credited to Nevada after his registration card arrived at General Sullivan’s office. Luck, an electrician, studied at the University of Nevada and served in the military.
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Washington
Ward Webster Luck
Elko
Elko-Lamoilleer Company
Ecador
South America
Nevada
Thnt General Sullivan
Lusk
University of Nevada
Cotton Prospects Greatly Improved
Washington August reports show cotton production prospects improved by five hundred thousand bales for August and total potential output reaching twelve million bales. Arizona crop condition averages eighty nine percent of normal, indicating stronger overall yields and economic impact for the season.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Arizona
Judge rules Keating Owen act unconstitutional in greensboro
In Greensboro North Carolina on August 21 Judge Jamen F B Noyd ruled that the Keating Owen child labor law is unconstitutional. The decision cites concerns over federal regulation of child labor and states rights. This summary notes the judge's stance and the constitutional challenge without graphic detail.
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Greenscoro
N.C
Jamen FB. Noyd
Keating Owen
President Wilson rejects peace note in harsh threat to Germany
President Wilson rebukes the papal peace appeal noting it would be folly to back a peace that fails to deliver justice. He insists any settlement must reflect the will of the German people and distant powers and avoid empowering a militaristic regime. The rebuttal, dated August 27, 1917, outlines a plan returning to prewar status with disarmament and a concert of nations.
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Wilson
Germany
Pop Benedict
Benedictus V
United States
Italy
Balkan
Poland
Ttme
Russia
Reichstag warns government and demands reform
In Copenhagen on August 31 a warning was issued before the reichstag that unless the German government heed the reform demands of the majority party it will take active measures. Dr Isarl Heine, a socialist, urged abolition of political censorship and the imitation of military censorship on war conduct and criticism.
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Copenhagen
Reichstag
Retehsing
Imajority Party
Isarl Heine
New Wheat Price Set to Lower Bread Costs
Washington reports the 1917 wheat crop price at two dollars twenty cents a bushel. A licensing system for four and bread dealers will be implemented to curb bread prices, aiming for a fair five cent fourteen ounce loaf while ensuring profits for manufacturers and bakers.
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Washington
He Food Administration
Pope Benedict Defers Peace Hope After Wilson Reply
Vatican note says the Pope showed bitter disappointment upon receiving President Wilson's peace reply. He viewed the response as narrowing chances for new talks, reflecting his hope for a more favorable U S reaction. London reports also mention Lord Week endorsing Wilson yet cautioning uncertain need for further reply.
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Rome
Vatican
Wilson
United States
London
Lord Week
Germans Give Information Get Sentence
Aug 31 Captain Javen and Officer Schwartz German citizens and Thorson a Norwegian were sentenced to penitentiary at Bergen for giving information to submarines about sailing times of vessels later torpedoed.
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Christiana
Javen
Schwartz
Thorson
Bergen
Vast shale oil deposits near Osino Ballion area found
Reports claim enormous shale deposits near Osino east of Ballion spanning about thirty miles with new reserves discovered. A chemist may have devised synthesis yielding a valuable substance, potentially financing war efforts if shale proves as valuable as claimed.
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Dillons
Osino
Ballion
Mately
Elko
Germany
Bradley Vaudeville Show Crowds Shine At Opera House
The Tradhey Opera presents Bradley in a strong vaudeville act while Warren's Imperial Mawalians tour America for their first concert. Nurture singers provide instrumental numbers as Attendees are urged to reserve seats for the Saturday evening performance. Admission is 25e.
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Tradhey Opera
Warren's
Imperial Mawalians
America
Covenant Peace Demands Evidence From Germany
Secretary of State Lansing argues that any peace requires concrete proof of Germany’s will and aims. He warns against trusting the present German rulers and calls for guarantees on justice, fair settlement, disarmament, arbitration, and territorial adjustments before any covenanted peace. The speech stresses awaiting credible assurances from all central powers.
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Germany
Rovert Lansing
Local society and Red Cross notices brighten Elko area
Mrs William Truett visits from Deeth as Henry Winter and John Mohn travel from White Rock to Elko. Constable Zundell reports harmony in his district. Christine English returns to grammar school next week. Red Cross sewing sessions move to Masonic room. participation urged. Charles Winter and Mrs Van Pett arrive from Twin Falls after a long trip. Senator Frank Fernald named delegate to farm congress in Peoria Illinois. unlikely to attend. Sam B P Davis recovering from leg amputation and hopes to return home soon. Mrs Otto T Williams promotes Food Conservation pledge cards. volunteers requested. Red Cross seeks sewing machines for garment work. contact Mrs John Henderson. Mrs Otto Williams praised for food conservation leadership. calls for government support and assistance with staff.
Whitesides Dental Co vacation closure notice
Dr. C. E. Whitesides and Prank H Thissell of The Whitesides Dental Co plan a vacation with offices closed from Sept 6 to Sept 20 inclusive. Whitesides visits Chicago and eastern cities while Thissell travels to San Francisco visiting clinics. The trip aims to gain new ideas and methods.
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C. E. Whitesides
H Thissell
Whitesides Dental Co
Whitesides
Chicago
Threell
San Francis
cMeer
Big Show 15 Ready to Start at Elko Rodeo
Cowboys in gay colored shirts high heeled boots and sombrero hats converge for the Sixth Annual Rodeo as Elko prepares for a record crowd. Hotels report strong reservations across three days with locals opening rooms for visitors. Cars motorcycles and horses are prepped for race and rodeo events promising three days of exciting sport under the slogan Let er buck.
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West
Bob Douglas
Fallon
Hugh Taylor
Hay Burned on the Clover Ranch
TL. M. Steele, Clover valley farmer, suffered a severe loss when three hay stacks in his Clover Ranch field burned on Tuesday afternoon. Origin unknown but suspected smoking near the stacks. Two stacks finished and workers topping the third when the fire was discovered. Hay and a new derrick were consumed. About one hundred tong of hay in the stacks.
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TL. M. Steele
Clover Valley
Red Cross Elko Chapter Calls All Members to Meeting
Notice urges all Elko Red Cross members to attend the Saturday evening meeting at 8 in Judge Doughty’s office. Chairman Mrs. Otto T. Williams emphasizes participation beyond board members and asks members to set aside other duties and show enthusiasm for the work.
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Elko Chapter
American Red Cross
Judge
Reduction in Wheat Prices for 1917 Crop
Washington Aug 31 The price of numero uno northern spring wheat fixed at 2 20 per bushel for the 1917 crop by the wheat fair price committee at Chicago. Its findings submitted to and approved by President Wilson.
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Fair Price Committee
Washington
Wheat Fair Price Committee
Chicago
Wilson
Council Seeks Peace Convention Rights in Washington
Minneapolis Aug 31 The leaders of the peoples council depart for Washington to press their right to hold a national peace convention before federal authorities.
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Minneapolis
Peoples’ Council
Washington
Hearst declines mayor candidacy in New York
New York August 31 William R Hearst will not be a candidate for mayor of New York in the upcoming election. His declination was filed with the board of elections.
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New York
William R. Searst
Board of Election
Duck season opens October 1 in Nevada zone
The wild duck season will open October 1 in the zone Nevada is located in under the Federal game law and Nevada fish and game laws of 1917. Earlier reports were corrected by an inquiry to Washington via Warden Grover, confirming October 1 to January 16 as the open period.
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Nevada
Washington
Grover
Metal Quotations Report from Intest New York
Associated Press slews through metal prices with spot and nominal values for September and later. Silver copper lead and electrolytic copper are summarized alongside regional smelter settlements and market listings in St Louis and related outlets.
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Intest
New York
Metal Quotations
B. St. Louis
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Baliwick
Christine English
California
Red Cross
Masonic
Flatore
Charles G. Winter
van Pett
Twinks
Frank Fernald
Peoria
Fernald
Carson City
Sam BP
Davia
Otto T. Williams
Wil Sten
Phen
Merc
Williams
Joan
Wil
John Hendersen
Stoover
Doyle
Willame
Bradley Opera House
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Hearst
Sunset Grocery
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