Unclear final proof for lands in Tobar region near Humboldt Forest
Four settlers proved up on homesteads despite cold and rain. William Quinn Fred Woods Maude Peers and Edward George sought final proof in Tobar and Humboldt Forest Reserve Meadow Creek district. The note highlights government allowance to take land in a forest reserve under a June 1906 act.
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Elko
Tobar
Uviah
William Quinn
Fred Woods
Maude Peers
Edward George
Rowland
Humboldt Forest Reserve
Meadow Creek
German Peace Protests Roil German Cities
Paris dispatches report violent peace demonstrations in Berlin Leipzig and Dresden. Berlin saw the fiercest clashes as police fought to disperse crowds. Home furlough soldiers and convalescents joined the riots showing public fatigue with the war and pressure on leaders to seek peace overtures.
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Paris
Rome
Berlin
Leipsig
Dresden
Michelin Universal Tread Set To Revolutionize Tires
The Michelin Tire Company announces a new tire, the Michelin Universal Tread, developed after three years of tests on public roads near the factory. Brunswick Motor Company buses and executive private cars tested the casing, including a Lozier seven passenger car, with extensive daily mileage in varied conditions.
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Michelin Tire Company
Brunswick Motor Company
New Brunswick
Metuehen
Plainfield
South River
Old Bridge
Spotswood
Englishtown
Freehod
Agar
Simonsen
Michelin Company
Hungary Tired of the War Peace Talks Reported
Reports from London Dec indicate semi official channels say Hungary seeks peace without consent from Germany or Austria. The note signals Hungary’s readiness to end the conflict despite the stance of its allies.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Dec
Hit
Germany
Austria
Federal officers seek Minnesota steamer Minnesota fault finding
A December dispatch reports the Department of Justice will quickly seek responsibility for crippling the steamer Minnesota. Agents will board the vessel near San Francisco to question crew and determine who damaged the engines. Indicted Crowley is mentioned as a possible participant.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Minnesota
San Diego
San Francisco
Eal
Trong
Crowley
Will United States Regret Being Neutral
Former Premier Laurier told a Liberal mass meeting in Montreal that if Germany wins the war two great powers would emerge Germany and the United States. Canada would fall under German rule and America would be forced into military partnership and conflict with German interests, bitterly regretting U S neutrality.
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Germany
United States
Teutons
Pac
Int'l News Service
Montreal
Liberal Party
Laurier
Canada
America Wuld
Hollweg Speech Met With Derision in London
The Hollweg speech in London draws sharp criticism from Entente papers. They say Germany avoids full battle against Britain France and Italy, concentrates on Russia and Serbia, planning long campaign fighting. Allies believe tide is turning and refuse terms of peace as Hollweg faces stern rebuke. Dave McConaghy, a Bullion mining man, visits Biko for a few days.
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Pacana Int'l
London
Hollweg
Germany
Uni Germany
France
Russia
Serbia
England
Italy
Hollwege
Dave McConaghy
Bullion Tx
Biko
High Honors for James 6. Doughty
James O. Doughty travels to San Francisco to be conferred the thirty third degree of Free Masonry, the highest honor in the Scottish Rite, making him the first Elko County recipient. He has held multiple Nevada Masonic posts and is praised by friends and the Independent. An error in tax bills lists Tony Carillo’s interpreter fee as 611.61 instead of 10.00, prompting public concern.
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James O. Doughty
San Francisco
Elko County
Nevada
Doughty
Sidney Foster
Reno
Tuscarora Lodge
Elko Lodge
Elko Chapter
Tony Carillo
Tony
Russian Army Correspondent's Intricate War Report
A Russian Army correspondent describes battlefield conditions across Volhynia and forested front lines. He notes heavy fighting, large prisoner captures, and the steady German retreat to shorten fronts while Russians exploit abundant ammunition and entrenched positions amid trees and ridgelines.
Armies Fight on Greek Soil Forces Clash Inside Greece
A dispatch from Salonika reports Bulgarian irregulars invading Greece to cut the railway while British and French troops retreat across the border onto Greek soil. Greece must decide on its stance to avoid endangering citizens as allies seek freedom of action amid overwhelming numbers.
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Pac
Int'l
Athens
Greece
Entente
Salonika
Rumor of Great Naval Battle Near Adriatic
Athens dispatch reports Austrian and Italian squadrons engaging in a forceful naval battle in the Adriatic. Austrian bombardment of San Giovanni di Medua fortress triggers wireless SOS calls. Italian vessels respond swiftly and engage the Austrian fleet in a high stakes clash. outcome unknown.
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Athens
Adriatic
San Giovanni di Medua
Alg Bania
Farmer Boys Parade Through New York From Ohio Agriculture Trip
More than 200 farmer lads from Ohio invaded New York on a four day trip won as a prize in an agricultural competition. They toured Broadway the ferry boats and the subway, visited Bronx Park and the Statue of Liberty, breakfasting at the Waldorf at 6 30 a m. One boy told a scornful observer that they are rubes and proud of it, and that they have shown Ohio how to increase crops by 60 million dollars a year. The piece emphasizes the farmers’ impact on national wealth, noting one boy grew 153 bushels of corn on a single acre compared with an average of 30.
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Ohl
New York
Broadway
Yade
Bronx Park
Waldorf
Wall Street
Rubes” Estewblo
Union
Lana
Chaw Zton
America
Iad
United States Cotton Crop Report 1915 16
The department of agriculture reports a total U S cotton production of 5 338 388 000 pounds or 11 161 000 bales for 1915 16. California contributes 16 272 900 pounds of the output.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Recall demanded for Austrian consul general Von Huber
The United States will demand the recall of Austrian consul general Alexander Von Huber of New York and hint at possible criminal prosecution by the justice department over bomb plot links. His appointment will be canceled, with similar action likely against three other consuls. The Austrian embassy sought withdrawal of charges, but Washington refused to provide evidence, insisting on its rights under international law.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
United States
Alexander von Huber
New York City
Department of Justice
von Huber
Fire at Grand Trunk shops leaves 15000 out of work
A disastrous fire at Point St. Charles destroys machinery in the Grand Trunk shops. It will render machinists unable to work and throw about 15,000 men out of work, likely prompting enlistment and swelling the Canadian contingent with new regiments.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk
Point St. Charles
California Warnings on Unemployed Migrant Laborers
State immigration and housing commission warns of possible acute unemployment in California this winter to deter large migrations of workers from eastern states. Printed warnings aim to limit influx of seasonal labor during cold weather.
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California
State Commission of Immigration and Housing
President Wilson Addresses Business Leaders on Preparedness
President Wilson spoke to about 400 businessmen in Columbus on December 10, urging national readiness in industry alongside military preparedness. He warned the U.S. must expand freight and passenger vessels to sustain growing commerce and secure markets after the war. Also notes Reno Civic League events with talks on Our Flag and European war economy, and a telegram of congratulations to Miss Anne H. Martin. W. G. Wilson, traveling freight agent for the railroad, left on No. 19.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
Europe
America
Reno Women's Civic League
L. W. Hartman
University
Romanzo Adams
H. H. Clark
Anne Martin
League
Reno
Miss Martin
Nevada
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