Big sale of mining property near Tobar
Reports from Yobur claim a major Elko county mining deal was closed. The zinc property sixteen miles from Tobar, owned by Ar Morrison of Salt Lake City, was leased and bonded to B F Woodward and others. The agreed price is about 250000 dollars. Development has yielded one carload weekly of 25 percent zinc ore. The claim covers 200 by 600 feet with a shaft down 120 feet. Purchasers depart for Salt Lake City to finalize details, promising regional economic gains.
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Yobur
Elko County
Tobar
Ias
Golkeenhelmnterests
Ar. Morrison
Salt Lake City
B. FL Wood Ward
Smeter
Griswold
Mutiny on Chinese ship sinks vessel in Shanghai harbor
A mutiny aboard the Chinese Chao Ho, a large navy carrier, led to the vessel being seized in Shanghai harbor. Shore batteries fired on the ship, sinking the chao ho and many of the crew as officials intervened.
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Pac
Int'l. News Service
Chao Ho
T Sautineers
Shanghai
Pope Pleads for Peace Amid War's Brutality in Allocution
In Rome on December 6 the Pope delivered an allocution condemning the horrors of war and expressing sorrow for Armenian suffering. He pledged his best efforts toward restoring peace and urged nations to seek an end to hostilities.
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Pac
Int'l
Rome
Governor Boyle Named On Important Committee
The western states conference announced six members of the executive committee to lead arid and swamp land reform efforts. Representing 17 states, the committee includes I. M. Mies chair, Guy Emmet Boyle, A. H. Lewis of Salt Lake City, and AL 8. Everest of Wolser Idaho, with other notable Tobar citizens mentioned as traveling to the county seat.
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I. M. Mies
Seatie
Guy Emmet Boyle
Coreon City
A. HL. Lewis
Salt Lake City
Everest
Wolser
Idaho
Russia Drawing Younger Fighters
Dec 6 report from Peterograd notes a naval and military college reform suggesting Russia will press for peace after year end. The move appears to prepare officers for a forward movement and indicates a broader effort to rebuild and youth the armed forces.
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Pac
Int'l
Peterograd
Russia
Silver Service Exhibition Planned Across Nevada Cities
The Silver Service exhibition will tour Nevada starting in the city where it is displayed, then move to other towns statewide. The legislature funded the manufacture but the German Silver company reports a $4,000 shortfall, requiring a $3,000 appropriation at the next session. Wells Fargo & Company offered free transportation to all points in the state, with its organizers preparing to begin the journey.
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Nevada
Ube
Fae Ie Wi Te
Pany
Geran Silver Company
Wells Pargo & Company
Te State
Carson News
Extradition Papers for Max Gussaroff Issued
Extradition papers issued from the governor's office Saturday afternoon for the return to Elke of Max Guesaroff, arrested in Chicago for felony misappropriation. Sheriff’s office to transport the prisoner. J. C. Morris listed in papers. Several property sales and local moves appear in the document, including a state building sale and other real estate summaries.
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Elke
Max Guesaroff
Chicago
Guscarem
Therke Liquor Company
J.C. Morris
Priconer
Page protests to the English Foreign Office over ship seizures
Ambassador Page in London filed a vigorous protest with the British foreign office regarding the seizure of the Ark and Atlantic steamers Hocking and Genesgee. Britain has not yet replied to the protest.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Wasilington
Ambassador Page
London
State Department
Hocking
Genesgee
Tax Receiver Enjoined Over Railroads Tax Dispute
Judge Farrington granted an injunction in federal court preventing the tax receiver of Chute Wil county from collecting taxes on funds held by the Central Pacific railroad company. The firm contends taxes are disproportionately assessed compared with other landowners. County figures show due taxes around 11000, while the company argues no more than 5025 should be paid.
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Juge Brown
Welford & Brown
Reno
Chute- Wil County
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Itv
Tiger
Farrington
Toast From Nevada Praises Exposition at San Francisco
Attorney George A. Barnleit read a Nevada toast at the Panama Pacific expositions closing in San Francisco praising the city for leading recovery after disaster and for its role in educational industrial and scientific progress. The toast lauds San Francisco’s courage faith and confident renewal and declares the city loved around the world.
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George A. Barnleit Satur
Nevada
Chaarles C. Moore
San Francisco
Lynn District Suit Over Salted Ground Swindle Filed
In Lynn district court Mhoush and attorneys Curler and Agee filed suit against Pedro Orbe Delay and G B Adan after an October 29 1915 agreement to lease Hilltop properties with water rights. Plaintiffs claim salted ground samples showed fraud and seek 1600 in damages plus return of a 2500 payment, alleging misrepresentation and loss of value amid a swindle. The report also notes boxing results: Moran defeats Coffey and Moran predicts Willard rematch.
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Lynn
Mhoush Hie
Curler & Agee
George W. Wallace
Pedro Orbe
Delay
G. B. Adan
Wallace and
Atlas
Chime
Lynn District
Hilltop
Hilltop No
Hilltop No. 2
Sogether
Lynn Creek
Adame
Manly
Germany Seeks Reasons for Boy Ed and Von Papen Recall
Washington December 6 Germany demands cause for recall of Boy Ed and Von Papen and warns it may refuse to recall them without U S proof of law violation. Berlin sources say Germany could expel American attaches if evidence is not published. A lighthearted aside notes Rimrock’s San Francisco trip and Lambs supper with playful skit proposals.
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Fac
Int'l News Service
Washington
von Bernstorf
Department of State Today
Berlin
Germany
United States
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Swedish embassy denies charge involving Berlin communications
Washington dispatch says the Swedish embassy denies Bernstorff used them as agents for Berlin. The embassy attributes the claim to British influence. Separately, officials announce the Hawaiian building will be given to San Francisco for use as an aquarium, with the pavilion’s fish exhibit already popular at the exposition.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Bernstorff
Berlin
San Francisco
Contemptible act wipes out sheep herd near Carlin
A cowardly act in the Bullion range plied saltpeter to poison several hundred sheep belonging to Charles Mitchell, each valued at 7 to 8 dollars. The loss is heavy and the motive remains a mystery. Locating the culprit is hoped, with full penalties and possible retaliation suggested.
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Carlin
Charles Mitchell
Mitchell
Greece Britain relations seen as delicate by London
London dispatch reports Lord Cecil stating relations with Greece are delicate and that no statement is advisable currently. The piece also notes a Panama-Pacific exposition auction of several state buildings with prices disclosed.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Lord Cecil
Greece
Germany to Use Reservists Across Nations Amid Blocking
Berlin dispatches report Germany plans to mobilize isolated reservists to support its cause abroad. Eight reservist groups in the United States are said to be ordered to organize efforts to hinder ammunition and arms production and shipments for the Allies from the U S. The maneuver could provoke trouble for Germany.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Rome
Berlin
Germany
United States
American steamer sunk off Crete reports confirm
Washington reports the American minister in Athens confirms a steamer was sunk yesterday by a submarine off the Isle of Crete. Details are scarce. Greece sent a destroyer, and the government will investigate. A wireless message requested help claiming attack by submarines. No further word from the scene. Nearby notes mention local residents and arrests for a stove theft in chinatown.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Athens
Isle of
Crete
Greece
President Rejects Suffrage Petition at White House
President Wilson refused to receive a large women’s suffrage petition, reiterating support for state action. Chris Scott of Hylton reports plans for a December 18 ball in Hylton, invitations extended to county residents, Elko music secured, and promises of a good time. Teacher certification exams set for December 27 to 30 at Elko High School starting nine in the morning.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Wilson
White House
Chris Scott
Hylton
Elko
Buldling of
Suit Filed Against Mining Company
Chas A Wiseman and D Quiltell Wells file suit against Arthur Zinc Mining Co for 1167.73. Wiseman claims 979.23 for hauling supplies and Wells 187.50 for merchandise. Henderson Caine represent plaintiffs. Sheriff Harrin leaves for Chicago after embezzlement suspect Max Gussaroff.
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Chas
A. Wiseman
D. Quiltell Wells
Arthur Zinc Mining Company
Henderson & Caine
Sixty Fourth Congress Opens At High Noon Today
The Sixty Fourth Congress opened at noon amid war era tension. Resolutions to stop the war, prepare for war, and address postwar issues were introduced within minutes. Senate President pro tem Senster Clarke and Speaker Champ Clark were installed. McAdoo reported estate totaling 1.2858 billion dollars. House attendance set a record. Clark urged a working congress with perpetual session as the nation grows rapidly.
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Congress
Pac
Int'l Newa Service
Washington
Europe
Sixty-Fourth Congress
United States
Gallinger
Kitchen
Fitzgerald
Hanna
Senster Clarke
Senate
Champ Clark
McAdoo
Clark
House
No Italians for Balkan Campaign
ROME December 6 The cabinet will not send an Italian expedition to the Balkans until a statement from the Roumanian government on future policy is received. The statement is expected from Bucharest shortly. Dr and Mrs C J Hood are in Elko for a short visit and return to Adrian Michigan after a visit in California. They have many warm friends in Elko county and are in good health and happiness. R L Osborne formerly of Elko now a traveling representative of a wholesale argo company is in Elko today.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Rome
Balkans
Bucharest
C. J. Hood
Elko
Adrian
Michigan
California
Elko County
R. L. Osborne
Crowley Sought on New Warrant With Baron Von Brincken
San Francisco December 6 Crowley is sought on a new warrant on charges with Baron Von Brincken to interfere with and destroy by dynamite and fire the commerce between the United States and the allies. Both men may be implicated in crippling the steamer Minne sota reported 300 miles south of San Diego drifting in heavy seas. Also near the Olin residence Saturday Henry Winter's Dodge front wheel broke loose, the car veered toward the bank and struck a concrete culvert.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Sanfrancisco
Crowley
Baron von Brincken
United States
Minnesota
San Diego
Olin
Henry Winter
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