Donovan Plans Fine High School Building for Elko
Architect Donovan proposes leading the Elko school project with a $240,000 fund to create a modern campus. He touts the district's educational leadership, aims to maximize space including a versatile assembly area, and envisions a gym theater using moving pictures for teaching. He stresses economy and progressive psychology in modern instruction.
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Donovan
Wight
Oakland
Broadway
Elko
Vbla
Guilty Verdict After Prolonged Jury Deliberation
The jury failed to agree by ten o clock and were locked for the night. Deliberations resumed and at nine this morning a verdict of guilty was returned against HM for issuing a check without funds. Proved at the bank was a $110 check cashed by Wm Doyle, proprietor at the Commercial Hotel, with the suspect later arrested after a period of evasion.
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Taber
Wm. Doyle
Hill
Ely
Biko
Boys Outdo Fathers in Raising Corn in Shelby County
Memphis Tenn Dec 14 Boys of six corn clubs in Shelby County Tennessee proved superior to their fathers by yielding far more corn per acre. The group of 166 boys averaged 65 bushels per acre versus the national average of 21.5. One club member produced 89.67 bushels on a single acre.
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Memphis
Tenn
Shelby County
New School Plans Emphasize University Atmosphere
Mr. Donovan spoke of a science oriented academy with a general science course and university style laboratories. The facility would feature two dormitories for boarding students, acoustic design, light effects, and a campus spirit akin to a state university, with a yet undetermined site. Professor Jensen and staff received praise for their achievement.
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Donovan
Jensen
Allies Fear Diver Campaign Unfolds In Britain
London December 14 The British admiralty weighs arming all English merchant vessels in response to Diver campaign fears after refusing Tow tons peace offers. Official announcement to the House of Commons signals precautionary steps amid mounting tensions as Allied authorities assess potential maritime threats.
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London
House of Commons
German troops cheer peace news fronts face
Berlin dispatch reports cheering among troops as peace proposals were read at the fronts and speculation rose on Allied acceptance. In London Bonar Law states England will accept no peace proposal without recognition of its advantage and demands for past reparations and future security. Lloyd George remains ill and absent from diplomacy.
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Berlin
London
House of Commons
Bonar Law
England
Lloyd George
Law
Metropolis Teams to Face Elko In Friday Basketball Clash
Metropolis High boys seek revenge against Elko boys after last year. Elko aims to strengthen their lineup with proven material and new talent. Winnemucca girls join Elko girls for a promising contest as both teams develop this season.
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Metropolis High School
Winnemucca
Elko School
Metropolis
Elko Hi
Martin
Elko Boys
New York Stock Exchange Hit by Peace Note
The possibility of early peace in Europe caused bearish raids on the stock exchange today, with heavy drops in stocks at the close. Prices sagged rapidly in the Munition group. Mrs. Sam McCullus gave birth to a fine bouncing boy this morning. both are doing well.
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NEW York Stock Exchange
New York
Europe
Stock Exchange
Sam McCullus
Carranza Wins for Agreement Change In New York
The American Mexican commission in New York reached a point in discussions on the agreement defining the relation of the First Chief and the United States. Carranza factions pressed changes though specifics were not disclosed.
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New York
United States
Carransa
Hin Bayor
Gold stock and trade balance warned after war
Norfolk dispatch argues the United States holds a vast gold stock and must build a favorable postwar trade balance with Europe. It notes gold reserves around 2.7 billion and predicts continued growth, urging policies to avoid economic vulnerability and prevent postwar commercial wars.
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Norfolk
United States
John i
Europe
Mackensen continues Romanian successes and advance
Berlin reports General Von Mackensen presses along the Romanian front with the Bucharest Cernavoda railroad now in German hands. The line is the sole rail link from Bucharest to the Black Sea. The war office also states the Russian attack in the Carpathians has been repulsed.
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Berlin
von Mackensen
Bukharest
Cernavoda
Black Sea
War Office
Carpathians
Delaware Senator Named Temporary Senate President
Washington D C Dec. 14 Senator Willard Saulabury the member from Delaware was elected temporary president to the senate by a large vote in favor. Opposition from an unexpected source developed when Gallagher the Republican leader was put forward. But when the vote was finally taken Lauthbury led his Republican opponent 41 to 22.
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Washington,d. C
Willard Saulabury
Delaware
Senate
Gallagher
Feader
Lauthbury
Republica
Baulsbury
Holdups in jail after Far Bridge murder case
Sheriff Harris and District Attorney Carville bring Ben Kuhl Ed Beck and William McGraw to jail after a Far Bridge stage holdup and murder. Prisoners are kept incommunicado. federal agents continue probing. Evidence centers on Kuhl with two tall accomplices, a $3100 silver package and $2800 missing. one $100-per-package limit noted.
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Harris
Carville
F. M. Searcy
Ben Kuhl
Ed. Beck
William McGraw
Pocatello
Ogden
Beck
McGraw
Kuhl
England Faces War Cost Rising to 28.55 Million Daily
London December 14 Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that Britain's war expenditure now totals 28 550 000 dollars each day. He said the cost was increasing daily as he delivered his first speech as British chancellor.
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London
England
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Law
Bis
House
Heifer Killing Case Opens in Brown County Court
Prosecution begins against Dave Moore charged with unlawful killing of a heifer owned by Brown Brothers on South Fork. Moore says he shot the animal thinking it rabid after it endangered his son, but owners accuse him of theft for taking the carcass. Defense counsel is Jamen Dysart.
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Dave Moore
Moore
Brown Brothers
South Fork
Carson
Jamen Dysart
New Mexican unrest amid terror reign reported in Chihuahua
An American woman in Chihuahua describes General Marguia's rule with widespread abuses in El Paso reporting that women were assaulted openly, merchants refused supplies and shot, six hundred civilians imprisoned, daylight robberies common, and women banned from streets without male accompaniment. The letter was sent to Washington by military authorities.
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EL P&so
Chihuahua
Marguia
Washington
England Issues New Call for Troops
London reports England is calling for 1,000,000 men to join the colors. The initial plan aimed for 4,000,000 in the field, but history shows Britain has not yet fielded that many in a single mobilization.
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England
London
Villa preparation for drive on Torreon reported
El Paso December 14. It is believed Villa plans a campaign toward Torreon. He has left forces in Chihuahua City to threaten Carranza troops but has moved south with his main army and now occupies Santa Rosita with little opposition.
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EL Paso
Villa
Torreon
Chihuahua City
Santa Rossita
Peace proposals to go forward without comment
Washington December 14 President Wilson proposes transmitting the German peace suggestions to France England and other allied nations with no U S comment The president says if he adds to the German proposals it will be his private view and the allies should deliberate before action The morning collision at Fourth and Idaho streets involved a Tuscarora auto stage and a Geo Russell delivery truck. the stage continued and the truck tire was replaced
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
France
England
United States
Germany
Tuscarora Auto Stage
Geo. Russell Company
Fourth
Idaho
Real Estate Man D. McElroy Returns From Utah Trip
D McElroy a Salt Lake and Elko real estate man is back in town this morning after several days in Salt Lake City on business at that city and surrounding area.
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D. McElroy
Salt Lake
Elko
Utah City
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