Germans win big victory in Romania
London reports that the ninth Austro German army defeated Russians and Romanians along the Argesha River between Piteshi and Bukhuway, with celebrations ordered across German lands as the Romanian front opens. Russian forces retreat. Gradieheu near Bucharest captured. forts around Bucharest shelled. British troops said to fight with Russians and Romanians in Romania.
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Berlin
Arjesha
Piteshi
Bukhi
Est
Prussia
Aleare Lorraige
Court in Session Opens with Jury Call
The Dieter Court convened this morning under Judge Juda BFL Taber. Jurors were called, many did not respond due to likely missed summonses. Sufficient panel expected to hear cases, first being the trio John Woodham, Jin Brenna, and Frank Whalen for larceny and assault with robbery. Attorneys James Psvenet and McNamarn represent them.
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Dieter
Juda Bfl Taber
Ise
John Woodham
Jin Brenna
Frank Whalen
Kcond
Marines Clash With Natives Near Santo Domingo
Washington December 4 The first outbreak against Americans since the US military dictatorship began occurred Friday when marines and natives clashed at Macoria about forty miles from Santo Domingo City. Several were wounded on both sides.
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United States
Macoria
Santo Domingo
Belgians Resist German Deportation Uprising Report
Reuters dispatch, citing a Belgian refugee, says about 300 Belgians and 4 German soldiers were killed in riots at Brussels on November 20. The uprising grew from resistance to deportation by German authorities and involved Belgians rising against forces.
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Rots
Brussely
Reuter
Thone
Tragic Death Of FourYearOld Billy Van Drieveln
In Eiko The Annes home at Fourth and Idaho streets grief struck as four year old Billy Van Drieveln died Sunday from Meo eolitis and bronchial pneumonia following a heavy cold The illness began as a cold but worsened leading to rapid decline despite Dr John Wordens efforts The cause attributed to acute indigestion from coughing and lingering phlegm The funeral is set for Monday at 2 30 PM from the family residence with friends and acquaintances invited to attend
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Idaho Streets
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Eiko
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Il Hess
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Congress Begins Last Session of 64th Congress
Washington December 4 Congress opens with Speaker Champ Clark and Vice President Marshall among early arrivals at the Capitol. Debates will likely cover food embargoes national prohibition and compulsory military training. In the House Fitzgerald launches bill to curb high living costs and Owens announces a broad probe of campaign finances.
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House
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Wilson
Congress
Fitzgerald
New York
Owens
Oklahoma
Great Picture Play La Vie de Boheme at Bradley Tomorrow
The great picture play La Vie de Boheme will be produced at the Bradley Opera House tomorrow night. It has received high praise from New York and Chicago papers, with the New York Sun quoting strong endorsements of Alice Brady in the lead. The film is praised for its well told story, tasteful costumes, and authentic atmosphere of the thirties.
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Bradley Opera House
William Dendy
New York
Chicago
New York Sun
William A. Brady
Alice Brady
New York Theatre
Mr. Brady
Brady
Discharged Foreman Stabbed After Quarrel at Douglas Ranch
A quarrel between Peter Krummes, foreman at a Dangberg ranch in Douglas County, and discharged employee Watson led to Krummes being stabbed in the abdomen. Watson, said to be intoxicated, allegedly refused orders about hay hauling, then returned after being dismissed and attacked Krummes. Dr. St. Clair of Reno operated. Krummes remains in dangerous condition. Watson was arrested and jailed in Minden.
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Dangberg
Douglas County
Watson
Krummoes
Nevada Teachers Earn Higher Pay Than Most States
California laments low public school wages while Nevada boasts top salaries. The piece cites Nevada teachers averaging around $800–$900 yearly in many districts, contrasts with higher western state averages, and notes Nevada's per capita school spending about $40.24 amid a broader debate over educator compensation.
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Gollfield Tribune
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Peace Talk Ruling Theme at Consistory
Rome December 1 discussion of how the Great War might end dominated the consistory. Pope Benedict XV is to make a notable allocation reviewing efforts toward peace and relief from the war. Cardinal Mercier is absent as he did not seek permission from German authorities or wish to spark more anti German sentiment.
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Benedict Xv
Aniette
Paris
Mercier
Belgium
Carranza Forces Reenter Chihuahua City Under Murgia
Carranza troops under General Murgia from the south recaptured Chihuahua City joining Generals Ozuna and Trevino after Villa evacuated the Capitol. Villa stripped the stronghold of artillery and carried off light guns, fueling belief he could retake the city. Carranza vows pursuit of Villa as forces concentrate while trains move food and clothing to Chihuahua amid near starvation.
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Ozuna
Trevino
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Villa
Chihuahua
Traffic in Horses to Europe Ceased
Dan Edwards reports that allied governments and contractors supplying horses to the war zone have failed to reach terms. High insurance costs and strict shipment conditions have forced the suspension of horse exports from the United States, with inspections houses closed and negotiations ongoing. Edwards cites about half a million dollars worth of horses shipped over two years from Nevada California and Utah.
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Dan Edwards
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California
Utah
Edwards
London
Paris
America
United States
Byth
Calfornia
Entente Allies Gazette
Interior cities granted terminal rates in major ruling
Washington December 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission authority to force railroads to grant equal rates to interior and Pacific coast cities was upheld by the Supreme Court in a landmark decision. The ruling reversed a lower court and set aside verdicts that aimed to lower through charges to San Francisco by favoring Sacramento San Jose Santa Clara and Stockton.
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Brandet
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Stockton
San Francisco
Believed King Incited Greek Riot Reported in Commons
Report from the house of commons cites grounds for belief that King Constantine and Greek government officials aided the clash between Greek soldiers and French marines. Allies may pursue further investigation. Also in Chicago dispatch, women push to remove illegitimacy stigma with legislation to name fathers and provide support. National Council of Woman Voters backs new measures with Dr Lucy Waite driving reform across states.
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London
Dew
House of Commons
Constantine
Greece
Wim
Chicago
National Council of Woman Voters
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lucy Walte
Waite
Milnels
Wadlock
Godfrey Packing Co annual report shows big year profits
Chicago report notes Godfrey Packing Co sales reached 193 960 966 in the year ending October 28 surpassing last year's 116 162 155. Net profits stood at 724 642 in the twelve months with a surplus after May 1 dividend of 2 695 182 versus 609 242 prior year. Figures released today.
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Chicago
Why Packing Company
Tonopah Murderer Sentenced to At Least Ten Years
Charles Comisford was found guilty of murdering EW Riley of the Blue Ribbon bar on the night of August 12, 1918. He was sentenced to not less than ten years in prison. The Vaneck was convicted of assaulting Joan Terkdn with a knife and sentenced to one to two years in penitentiary.
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EW. Riley
the Vaneck
Joan Terkdn
Tonanga
British cabinet poised to expand military power in Britain
London reports a pending cabinet shake up with King George granting broader military authority for industrial conscription like Germany. The plan aims to intensify war efforts on all fronts while reducing the powers of Premier Asquith and Balfour if they stay in office.
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London
George
Germany
War Council
Asquith
Balfour
Admiralty
Elko Enterprise Makes Its Appearance
The Elko Enterprise debuted Friday as a seven column four page weekly. Editor D. N. Wheeler says the paper will stay and grow to eight pages. Politics are Republican and it pledges to be 100 percent American and to lead reforms including a drive to limit saloons in Elko.
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Elko Enterprise
D. N. Wheeler
Enterprise
Elko
Brother Wheeler
May Raise Charges for Forest Grazing District
Forester Smith Riley of Denver says the Interior Department intends to raise forest grazing charges for livestock. The plan would run for three years to offset non self supporting forest reserves. Secretary S W McClure of the National Woolgrowers Association notes modest increases may be acceptable given higher sheep and wool values, and protests are expected at the January association meeting. Under law 25 percent of forest receipts go to the states.
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Smith Riley
Denver
Interior Department
Washington
National Treasury
S. W McClure
National Woolgrowers Association
British Casualties Fall in November Across Fronts
British casualties in November were 74,650 with 2,351 officers and 72,299 men. Losses dropped from October as Somme operations slowed due to bad weather. Since the Somme offensive began, five months total casualties reach 488,862.
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Somme
Bull 18 Dangerous Animal in Herd Work Caution
The directive warns that the bull is a dangerous animal and requires constant watching while used in herd work. It emphasizes tort power advocates but stresses vigilance and safety in handling and occupation.
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