United States Nearing War Says Secretary Lansing
Secretary Lansing stated that President Wilson sent a note to all belligerents to clarify their plans regarding neutral rights, signaling the U S is nearing war due to repeated violations. He said the move aims to gauge future conduct while ambassadors implied the step is a defensive measure in a fraught international crisis.
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Wilson Waiting For Developments In Peace Moves
President Wilson will delay further peace action until clearer shape emerges. American diplomats will rally neutrals behind the peace plan, with England's influence hoped to sway other Allies. Russia and France may oppose, while the United States seeks to avoid partiality and hasten a peaceful end. A. P. Cannon, a Deeth businessman, visits, noting Xmas in a peaceful, contented community.
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Wilson
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France
England
Oaly
United States
A. P Cannon
Deeth
Wilson Peace Move Sparks Senate Debate In December Session
British and French notes have reached the United States while German notes are due today as Washington weighs possible entry into war. Senator Hitchcock introduces a resolution urging Senate endorsement of Wilson’s peace move, but Senator Norah of Idaho objects and delays action until tomorrow.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Norah
Idaho
British Steamer Stursula Torpedoed and Sunk
The Stursula, a British steamer traveling Montreal to Saloniki, was torpedoed on December 12. Four crew members were lost, six Americans aboard were saved, and the attack occurred without warning according to American consul William Keblinger in Malta.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Stursula
Montreal
Saloniki
William Keblinger
Malta
High Cost of Food Seen as National Issue
Washington date reports the Borland resolution to authorize FTC investigation as cited by the House Judiciary Committee. The formal study warns the cost of living requires immediate action and may push for legislative remedies. It notes government may probe root causes and price controls on food items and monopolistic practices.
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Washington, D.C
Borland
Federal Trade Commission
House Judiciary Committee
Golden Rule Store Changes Hands in Reno Ownership
The Golden Rule store building has been transferred to R W Stevens of Reno from the Joe Peck estate. Stevens, the Golden Rule general manager, heads headquarters in Reno and the deal reportedly involved a substantial price. The sale is not fully completed, but a contract has been drawn for the wife.
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R W. Stevens
Reno
Joe Peck
Stevens
Twin Baby Dies After Premature Birth in Starr Hotel
A twin baby boy, born to Mr and Mrs Mike Lostra at the Starr hotel a few days ago, died after a brief illness. The surviving twin had been frail since birth and showed faint signs of life for several days before the final spark faded yesterday.
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Starr Hotel
Firat
Mutinous Carranza Troops Defy Murgia At Juarez
Dec 21 300 Carranza men desert Murgia's train and flee to Juarez where they join General Gonzales's forces. Gonzales strengthens Juarez garrison, resisting Murgia's attempt to depose him as control tightens.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Gonziles
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Senators Favor Dry Amendment
Washington December 21 The dry forces won another victory as the Senate Judiciary committee recommended by thirteen to three the adoption of the Shepard resolution proposing to submit the constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition to the states for a general vote.
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Washington
United States
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bavarians Suffer Frightful War Losses
Bavaria endures heavy wartime casualties across families as reported in local press. Widow Mrs Graet of Estenfeld loses five of nine sons. Hoeldersch of Rosenhaupten loses six. Hartmann brothers from Lelterberg see five dead and two wounded. Only Oberkammiach’s Wilhelm Kiente family avoids injury despite eight sons serving and earning honors.
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East Prussia Captives Die in Siberia Report
The Swedish Red Cross reports over sixty percent of Eastern Prussia captives sent to Siberia two years ago are dead. Many survivors suffer from consumption or are cripples due to frostbitten limbs requiring amputations. Russia refused to exchange prisoners despite a German offer.
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Kennett Leaves for Carson City With Wife
William Kennett to ride Southern Pacific No 19 to Reno then Carson City for a two year residence. His wife Mrs Kennett will accompany him after her election to reside at the State Capitol following his victory as Clerk of the Nevada Supreme Court. The Elko County community salutes his ascent from clerical work to expert accountant and court reporter despite a personal handicap.
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Southern Pacific
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Elko County
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Supreme Court of Nevada
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Not on War Verge Says U S Not Near War
Late today Secretary Lansing issued a statement to clarify the President's peace note. He says the United States is not on the verge of war now and there is no change in the administration's neutrality policy.
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Lansing
United States
Prayer by House Chaplain and 1916 baseball season report
The House Chaplain Rev Henry Couden offers a noon prayer. The National League secretary John A Heydler reports 1916 had 9 percent postponed games, with Boston Brooklyn and Pittsburgh worst hit. Ninety nine double headers occurred nationwide, New York using the most balls and Pittsburgh the least.
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Chicago Cubs Seek Exhibition Game With Elko Team
Bode K. Smith of San Francisco informs Elko’s G. M. Blair that the Chicago Cubs want an exhibition game with the local team on March 26 or 27. If no local squad is available the Cubs will stage an exhibition, asking for satisfactory terms.
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G. M. Blair
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Coldest November in years reported for Nevada
The weather bulletin from the agriculture department notes that except for 1898, last month was the coldest November in twenty eight years. The month opened warm, then rain or snow with lower temperatures from the 7th to the 7th, followed by a long spell of bright cold weather lasting to the 24th.
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Ie Department of Agriculture
Nevada
Wall Street in Greatest Panic Since 1907
New York December 21 Wall Street went wild as records from 1907 fell amid over 3 000 000 shares traded and rapidly fluctuating prices. The panic followed the President's message and hopes for peace in the European war.
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New York
Wall Street
Utah sheepmen seek $5 bounty on coyotes
Woolgrowers of Utah plan to urge the next Legislature to set a bounty of five dollars per head on coyotes and to push livestock men to seek a higher special tax to fund the bounty payments.
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Utah
No-Honel Lumber’s Advice on Local Advertising
A booklet from the No Honel Lumber Manufacturers association urges retail yards to advertise in their local paper. It promotes clear ads that show materials services and the advertiser’s identity to attract customers.
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No- Honel Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Local Ruby Valley residents visit Elko as guests
Mr and Mrs A W Griswold prominent Ruby Valley residents were Wednesday visitors to Elko and stayed at the Commercial. They planned a brief shopping trip and to visit friends and relatives. J S Matthews special representative of the Ogden Examiner is in Elko on business for his paper handling pine related advertising.
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Elko
A.W. Griswold
Ruby Valley
JS Matthews
Ogden Examiner
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