Congress Asked to Declare War Against Austria
President Wilson urged Congress to wage immediate war against Austria as part of a unified central powers effort. He argued Austria is a German vassal and that war is essential to defeat German autocracy, with peace possible only after Germany and its allies are beaten and territories freed. He warned of possible moves against Turkey and Bulgaria if necessary.
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Congress
Austria
Washington
Wilson
United States
Germany
Austin
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pewcete
Turkeys
Belem
France
Balkan
Poser
Red Cross Christmas Slogan Promotes Membership Drive
The Elko county Red Cross urges massive turnout for a membership drive with a one dollar annual dues, inviting men women and children to enroll for a Red Cross card and button. It sets a target of ten million new members by Christmas and calls on local committees to lead the effort.
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United States
Red Crowe
Elko County
Aviary
American Red Cross
National
Stern
President's Call for War With Austria Echoed Worldwide
Washington reports the president's speech as international in character with simultaneous publication in capitals worldwide. A wild demonstration greeted the war recommendation against Austria as Senators and representatives rose to applaud, while La Follette and Gore stayed seated. The closing plea to devote the entire nation's energy to victory drew a long outburst.
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Washington
Austria
Western Pacific train wreck injures crew near Salt Lake City
A westbound passenger train rear-ended a freight train near an interchange, injuring Engineer EOF and fireman SL Mathews. The passenger engine toppled, baggage car derailed, and caboose wrecked. four cars left the track. Wrecker and medical teams treated the injured and to Salt Lake City. All passengers continued their journey after track clearance.
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Doran
Ceright
Eof
Freman
SL. Mathews
Ruler & Hagman
Atty
Theas
Jake
Mathews
Weent
Tr Olmatend
Matthews Wis
Salt Lake City
Tlaike
University to Add Army Supplies Course at Nevada
Acting on a War Department suggestion the University of Nevada will offer a new course in army supplies and business methods next semester. It will replace the quartermasters course at Jacksonville Florida and aims to prepare cadets for service in the army supply department. Maj. Ryan will direct the program which targets three classes of students including those seeking possible induction into the army and those wanting to learn handling army contracts.
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War Department
University of Nevada
Quartermasters
Jacksonville
Fla
Corp
Lewers
Army
Elase
Maj
Ryan
Companies Protest Against Licences In Reno Meeting
At a Reno council session Auarnes Gibbons argued that Wells Far Ko and other firms owed license taxes under city rules. Attorneys for major firms contended interstate operations cannot be forced to pay local licenses, noting large nationwide losses in express services and urging a broader legal interpretation.
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Cty Council
Auarnes Gibbons
Reno Apodo
Wells Far Ko
Htohavdat
Gibbons
Alrediy
Ito
United States
Charles T. Tienderson
Judge Brown
Reno
5. Po Company
WP Company
Bell Telephone Company
Rogers
American Express Co
Wells Varee
Henderson
Tornes
The Mothers of Men Brayed From Silent War Bride
A fragmented ode extols the "mothers of men" as unseen warriors who endure battle in silence. It praises steadfast women who silently bear hardships from birth to grave, urging return to purity and faith. The piece venerates Joannin Miller as a kinetic warrior of virtue and enduring fidelity.
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Eplendidl
Kinetics
Joannin Miller
Fish culture long practiced in ancient times this item claims
The fragment discusses preetic propagation of fond wnt attire and distant notes on ancient fish culture. It mentions a 1763 date and Stephen as a priestly figure who devised a method to bring female brood to mates, with a simple dating method still used.
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Stephen
Devotion Priestan Golden
Germany Signs Armistice With Auso Leaders
London Dec 1 The armistice between Russia and Germany was signed at the headquarters of Prince Leopold of Bavaria, according to Exchange Telegraph. The armistice is to become effective within the next forty eight hours.
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London
Russia
Germany
Leopold of Bavaria
Commission Makes New Water Order in Nevada case
The Public Service Commission of Nevada, Carson City, issues a new water rate order for Elko Water Company superseding a prior finding. The order raises monthly minimum charges and sets tiered rates up to 10,000 gallons, with commercial rates unchanged, and includes construction material cost allowances and a new schedule effective November 1, 1917. The decision, written by H P Larting and Wy Ho Sinton, includes a dissent by J Shaughnessy and covers about twenty pages.
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Public Vice Commission
Iada
Elko Water Company
J Shavenessy
Toough
H. P. Larting
Wy Ho Sinton
Shaughnessy
Water Company
Public Service Commission of Nevada
Carson City
Nevada
Wo Bartine
Elier
JF Shavenessy
Univeice
Wel Simmons
EOE
Stone
Sistant
Elke Water Com
Betty Spot in West Indies Port Castries
Transplanting plants and garden care guidance referenced with mixed garbled text. The fragment mentions proper depth for planting, watering, and dew, alongside a stray note about Port Castries as a principal city in the West Indies.
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Bowers
Hines
Owen Hime
Nadia
West Indies
Incident of Fifty Years Ago at Washington College
A reminiscence by Mrs. Charles Mayer recalls a 19th century incident when two students John Graham and Charles Mayer bored a hole in a stick of wood used by General Robert E. Lee’s office, triggering a loud explosion that nearly destroyed the office. The youths confessed to Lee, who forgave them, explaining the accident and advising caution, while the tale ends with Mayer noting the event from decades past.
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Old Towne
Charles Mayer
Historical Department of
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Robert EB. Lee
John Graham
Washington College
Robert E. Lee
General Lee
Cervatt
Butler
Nim
Siltad
George Washington
Panion
Price of Bread May Be Reduced
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Takin
Indiasteys A
Tie Beith
West
Fighting at Cambrai Fierce as Verdun Assault
Associated Press reports renewed violent fighting near Cambrai on a front under ten miles between Marcoing and Gonnelieu. British troops repulsed German assaults delivered in great strength with heavy losses.
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Cambrai
Verdun
Marcoing
Gonnelieu
Child Hurled by Wave on Bandon Beach Causes Concussion
Marshfield Oregon report notes Zentner family from Bandon and Riamarh Palle. Five year old Zentner girl suffered brain concussion and possible injuries after a toy fog roller rolled onto her on Bandon Beach amidst a sinking fog. Mrs White and her two sons Elvert and Russell are visiting Reutier family. Mrs Zentner tried to free child but could not reach in time.
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Marshfield
Oregon
Foom. White
Zentner
Otto Zentner
Bandon
Zentners
Riamarh Palle
Coos Nay
Kusene
Southern Paeitle
White
Elvert
Russell
Reutier
Fallon Factory to Continue Operations Declared
A Salt Lake office confirms Fallon sugar factory will operate next year with two grower contracts. One flat rate and one profit-sharing form will be offered, details to follow. Prices paid to growers are expected to rise from this past season, and the company pledges a fair profit share to farmers, boosting beet prices and likely increasing acreage.
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Salt Lake
Churchill County
Seven Convicts Recaptured After Escape
Seven of the five convicts who escaped yesterday from the Tlinois penitentiary have been recaptured.
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Joilet
Dee
Tlinois Penitentary
Scrambled Out of the Way Betty Recovers From Fright
Reports say the bright child Betty, once endangered, is recovering with friends and family hopeful no lasting injury remains. Mrs. Zentoer is remembered by her maiden name Leikt Hough, noting her childhood in Elke.
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Litte
Betty
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Western Pacific
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June Eldrige
the Mothers OF Men
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AUSO
Commission
Port Castries
Uate EO Mayer
Waelineton College
Shld
Betty Zentner
Logan Beach
Fallon
Sunset Grocery Company
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Fifth Street
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