Fear Greece Welcomes War Entry Hint in German Drama
London reports fear Greece may join Germany in the war as allies impose a blockade on Greek ports amid unrest in Athens. Dispatches say Germany and Austria offered assistance and land routes to central Europe if Greece declares war on the Allies. In Paris, King Constantine's health worsens over an old wound as family anxiety grows.
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Two Escape From San Quintin Prison Reported
San Francisco on December 5 reported that John J. Smith and Prank Williams escaped from San Quintin Prison yesterday. Smith had aliases and a robbery charge. Williams was serving a five year term for burglary. Authorities have not located them.
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California Favorite Steer Sells At Exposition Auction
California Favorite, winner of the International Live Stock Exposition grand steer championship, sold to a Detroit packing firm for 1960 dollars. The price reached 4.75 per pound, the highest ever paid. Proceeds go to the University of California agricultural department.
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Detroit
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Government Urges Pacific Coast Cheese Industry
Secretary of Agriculture Houston, in a report to Congress, says Pacific Coast climate makes it ideal for cheese and dairy farming. He notes that conditions on the coast could sustain a thriving cheese industry as part of the region’s agricultural growth.
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Pacific Coast
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Pacific
A W Brown Very Low in San Francisco Hospital
A W Brown, a prominent Elko resident, traveled to a San Francisco hospital for treatment of a non serious illness. A doctor diagnosed appendicitis and operated on Monday. News reached his daughter Mrs James May that Brown is very low with little chance of recovery due to advanced age. He is among the oldest settlers, arriving in the early days after crossing the plains when Indians roamed.
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Tightening Patrol on Mexican Border
El Paso December 8 large numbers of American troops have been ordered out to patrol the border and bridges on the Rio Grande amid rumors of a threatened revolt of the Carranza party at Juarez.
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New Oil Docks For Steamers At Pacific Coast
Peru grants concession to West Coast Fuel Co for iron docks at Colme and Pulte to load and unload oil for Pacific coast steamers. Pipe Mor g will transfer oil from company tanks to docks. Docks to operate under standard port and customs rules for a period of seven? years.
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Frost in California Worries Fruit Growers
A heavy frost hit parts of California last night alarming fruit growers. The weather bureau foresees warmer conditions with rain expected in the northern part of the state.
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San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Accidental Death Quip Circulated In Galveston Tribune
A coroner's jury verdict cites a Westerner who hanged himself by suspenders, mistaking himself for his pants after returning home intoxicated. The report reflects a dramatic exchange printed in the Galveston Tribune.
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Galveston Tribune
Tornado Hits Avlanta Georgia Causing Loss and Death
A Georgia tornado killed one child and injured two men near Avlanta. John Mayo’s farmhouse collapsed while his hired worker was hurt. Several businesses, three churches, twenty homes, the post office and the railroad depot suffered heavy damage.
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Driverless Wagon Mystery Near Elko Sparks Investigation
A strange driverless wagon with a faulty wheel was seen moving slowly along Idaho Street toward the courthouse. Constable Elvet Cotant and Nevada Livery Stable staff investigated a potential serious accident, tracing clues to a rancher named Ed Timms who owns a four-horse team nearby. ownership remains unconfirmed.
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Dept Urges Americans to Learn Chinese for Trade
The Department of Commerce urges exporters to learn Chinese or hire agents fluent in the language. It argues knowledge of Chinese boosts profitable trade with China, citing the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong running classes. Americans should follow this example or risk losing trade as global markets shift after the European war.
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British Chamber of Commerce
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Jiave
Late War News: Romanian Flight Continues Across Romania
Berlin dispatches report ongoing flight of Russian and Romanian armies from the Transylvanian Alps to the Danube, with 10,000 prisoners taken. Italian planes bomb Trieste, while November saw many aircraft losses. A French staff shake-up is forecast after a government confidence vote.
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Three Ships Sunk In War Zone
Paris reports the French battleship Suffren sunk by a German submarine with the loss of its 1130 crew. London notices the British liner Caldonia of 9000 tons sunk by a German submarine. New York circles report the American liner Virginia of 2500 tons sunk in the Mediterranean by a German sub.
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Guards Withdrawn From Mexican Border
Washington reports that 6000 guardsmen have been ordered home from the Mexican border. The First Battalion of Field Artillery of California is among the units withdrawn.
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Field Artillery
California
Bluebird to stage The Secret of the Swanp matinees
Beginning Sunday December 10 at 2 PM the Bluebird Production presents The Secret of the Swanp matinees to offer a cozy Sunday afternoon. The attractions will be of the highest order and the entire Gaiety Orchestra will be in attendance.
Cabinet Meets on Submarine Situation in Washington
Washington dispatch says the cabinet devoted almost all its meeting to the submarine issue. It notes the German threat is grave and questions whether further facts about the Arabic sinking from London will lead to action, though many believe international law has been violated by Germany.
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London
United States
Potash Industry Rise Hailed By Houston Report
Washington reports Secretary Houston predicts a major Pacific Coast potash industry from kelp on California to Alaska. Eight plants were built in Southern California after WWI disrupted German imports. A 125 060 ton kelp harvest yielded about 1 percent potash. plan to expand with new 200 ton daily plant in Southern California aims to make the United States independent of Germany for potash.
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Secretary of Agriculture
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Alaska
Germany
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Heston
United States
Depew Troubled by Scoring of King David
An octogenarian ex senator Depew criticizes King David over a remark that life should be seventy years. He says his remarks on staying young caused trouble at a Lotus Club dinner in New York. He notes being accused by clergy of villifying David’s character and recalls later references to Nebuchadnezzar.
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Reyp- Hane
Officers Elected by Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias announce the officers elected for the ensuing year. O. M. Miller W. J. Percy Voc W. G. Greathouse Prelate R. E. Rockwell M of W C. A. Gardner K of R and s J.C. Doughty M of F. Hayden Henderson M of Joe Lang M at A George Cotant I. G H. HL Wright 0. G J.D. McFarlane Trustee
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Slayers of Carson Teacher Sent to Reform School
Harold and Lynn Lovelace, 11 and 12, who killed Prof. F. T. Hammil, a Carson City teacher, were sent to the Idaho Industrial School after being acquitted for lack of responsibility due to youth. They had tried to enroll in Twin Falls schools but were dismissed for reviving interest in their past crimes. They shot Hammill when caught robbing his cabin on a homestead.
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Idaho
F. T. Hammil
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Hammll
Ophthalmology Otolaryngology Annual Meeting Opens in Memphis
Memph is December 8 The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology opened here for a three days session. Between 200 and 360 eye and throat specialists are in attendance.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology and
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Lloyd George to Announce New Cabinet Tuesday
London reports prime minister Lloyd George will unveil a new five member war cabinet next Tuesday. Expected members include Andrew Bonar Law Lloyd George Lord Derby Sir Edward Carson and Arthur Henderson. Redmond presses home rule while Asquith declines titles.
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Arthur Henderson
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Order of the Garter
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Madison Square Sold At Auction
Madison Square Garden in New York City was sold at auction to New York Life Insurance Company for two million dollars. The deal, announced today, secures ownership of the historic venue in Manhattan.
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Zeppelin fears spark fall home shingles quip
The item notes a satirical line attributed to Puck about preparedness during wartime, suggesting fear of aerial attack and the idea of weathering it with simple home fixes like shingling the house. The quip mocks over-preparation and wartime paranoia.
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