Bolsheviki Power Threatens Petrograd Fightback Growin g
The Bolsheviki power in Petrograd is increasingly endangered as opposition unites in Moscow and Petrograd. Cossacks have moved north from the Don, and leaders of other parties join the fighting. A 400,000 Cossack force in London reports backing a counter revolution. An American aid contingent is hoped to aid Russia in reestablishing order and facing Germany. No break in infantry activity on western and Hungarian fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Petrograd
Don
Atremests
London
Russia
Armistice peace aims outlined by British ambassador
Sir George Buchanan states that allies seek a democratic durable peace with Russia and reject German imperial aims. He says German negotiators push for a German peace while Allies will only back a general agreement and armistice once a democratic government governs Russia. Britain supports Russia against German forces and denounces coercive actions while stressing a peace honoring smaller nationalities and no indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leo Lh -Purther
George Buchaman
Petrograd
William
Licely
Sir George
Sun
Rusia
Great Britain
Russia
Xald
Lrivnin
Britain
Germany
Bassador
Council of People's Commissaries
Iitte
U S CARES FOR SOLDIERS DEPENDENTS PAY CHANGES
Washington December 12 A report explains the current U S Army pay system. A private in the regular national guard or national army receives 33 dollars monthly in cash plus sustenance clothing and medical care. When deployed to Europe he gets twenty percent extra, raising the cash pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Uncle Sam
United States Army
Uncle Bam
Regular
National Guard
National Army
United States
Europe
Tinkham Fires First Shot Against Austria
Dec 12 report from Italian headquarters in northern Italy says Representative Tinkham of Boston fired the first American shot at Austria. He pulled the string on a 149 millimeter gun, sending a shell across the Plave as Italian artillerymen cheered this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Associated Press
Austria
Tinkham
Boston
Fred
Silver producers to confer at capital
A delegation of silver producers from Nevada Colorado Utah Idaho and Montana notified Secretary Baker they will come to Washington Friday for a conference on the government plan to contract for most of the country’s silver output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nevada
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Baker
Thhey
Nevada Y M C A war fund drive totals reach 32770
Reports from counties show Washoe leading with 9800 and Humboldt second with 4500 while Nye Nye and Lyon tied at 2250 each. The Standard Oil Company donated 1500 to be shared among sixteen counties and final Nevada goal was 30000 with 2600 men in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Work Council of Organization
Washoe County
Humboldt County
F. R. Pragettis
Standard Oil Company
Nevada
Salls
Pargellis
New Pay System Extends Wages to Soldiers Dependents
The article explains a shift from flat soldier wages to a welfare-based system where dependents receive monthly allowances funded by the government. It details amounts: a soldier in the U.S. earns $39.60 monthly, with dependents adding up to $159 monthly, boosting total cash to $48 in the U.S. and $54.60 abroad with one child, and higher sums for more children, up to $50 monthly with six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Wee Wille
Sam
United States
County Eyes 380000 Federal Road Aid Plan
A county meeting attended by C C Cottrell J E Switch and Robert Heaney of the State Highway Board discussed securing about fifty thousand dollars in federal funds for post road construction. Proposals include a Carlin to Biko stretch along the Lander line and a Lovelock to the west segment. If approved a Tonka to Bullian link would classify the local road under federal aid, enabling a boulevard to Carlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cottrell
J. E. Switch
Robert Heaney
State Highway Board
Carlin
Biko
Lander County
Lovelock
United States
County Highway Board
Tonka
Bullian
Women To Register For War Work In Reno Nevada
The Red Cross and Century club plan a Reno and Nevada wide campaign to register women by vocation for war work through the National League for Woman's Service. The nonpartisan group aims to identify skills in seven divisions and coordinate organizations, create a national registry, and push for a federal women’s bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Century Club
National League For Woman's Service
Hugh H. Brown
Tonopah
Nevada
Reno
England
United States
8. H. Wheeler
Sardie Summerfield
Julius Schwarzechild
R. M Price
Sadie Hurst
Rudolph Herz
League
Woman Power of America
Palisade Red Cross Auxiliary Formed and Fundraiser Held
The Palisade Red Cross Chapter formed with 16 members led by Chairman Mrs. J. B. Rice and Treasurer Mrs. F. P. Keller. A raffle and auction party at Palisade raised funds, featuring turkeys, a suckling pig, cakes, and a livestock auction style bidding, with local residents bidding up prices before presenting funds to Secretary Judge J. C. Doughty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rice
J. B. Sexton
FP. Keller
Pine Valley
Whitmore
Southern Pacifice
Red Cross
Wendell Jones
Will Yates
Yates
Mr. Jones
Siri
Thatcher
Blane
Tony Mernaldo
Prank Connors
Palisade
Russian Troops Demobilizing Amid Armistice Talks
December 12 The official German news agency reports demobilization of Russian forces has begun and that peace negotiations on the Russian front have been authorized. The armistice signing and suspension of hostilities took effect at 10 30 Inst Hiekt and will stay in force until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Palisade Red Cross Auction Yields 215.50 in Receipts
The Palisade event featured high bids by Yates and Welty with a nut cake sale netting 13.50 for the Red Cross. Welty later resold to Earl Cobb for 2.50, with the balance going to the general fund. Merchants offered 25 percent of takings on December 1, and members increased through the evening including Will Hammond paying ten dollars for a one dollar membership. An immense salt water crab sold for 2.75. Total receipts reached 215.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Will Hammond
Pine Valley
Peterson
Holy City Taken On Tuesday Entered By Allenby
London December 12 Premier Lloyd George told the house of commons that General Allenby commander of the British forces in Palestine entered Jerusalem on foot yesterday. The report places the event as a decisive moment in the campaign and confirms the capture of the holy city with Allenby leading the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Allenby
Palestine
Jerusalem
Ohio seeks coal relief amid record cold
Ohio endures below zero conditions as coal shortages worsen. Gov. James M Cox telegraphed Dr. Harry Garfield seeking immediate federal help and appealed to President Wilson for authority to commandeer coal in transit through Ohio for domestic use to restore public confidence in the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Harry Garfield
Washington
Garfield
Cox
Wilson
Ohio Fuel Administration
Germans Renew Attack In Italy War Report
The war office says German forces have renewed their attack in Italy and the Italians held firm all day. Several positions abandoned earlier were re-occupied as fighting continued. Robert B. Lara and Lillian Hield of Tuscarora received a marriage license from County Clerk Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
War Office
Robert
Lara
Lillian Hield
Tuscarora
Hunter
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Paramount Picture CO. Presents
Fannie Ward
Tinkhiam
M.C. A
Palisade Red Cross Chapter
J.C. Doughty
Eureka
Elko
Holy City
Baldwin
Hoover's Apples
Seat Grogery Company Honeyt
Fifth Street
Battle Films
A. Paul Keith
E. F. Albee
Pathe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!