Six Die in Canada Pacific Wreck at St Policarpe Junction
Montreal Canada December 28 six persons were killed and many injured in a head on crash between the west bound Coronet train and the Montreal Toronto Express on the Canadian Pacific railroad at St Policarpe Junction. Engineers and firemen escaped serious injury. Washington December 28 confirmation that Carranza sent the Mexican ambassador Arredondo in response to bilateral protocol issues. The crisis over Carranza refusal to sign the protocol worsens U.S. concern as troops cross the border era.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific
St. Policarpe Junction
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Carransa
Mexico
Washington Administration
Carranza
United States
Why Hughes Lost in Washington
Charles Hughes failed to state his position on Alaska policy, according to Seattle businessman John Penalne via Mr. Ballaine. Voters in Seattle and statewide distrusted his intentions, fearing Wall Street influence and leading them to reflect President Wilson in the Washington results.
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Washington
Charles & Hughes
Alaska
John, & Penalne
Seattle
National
Ballains
Wall Street
Hughes
Ballaine
Wilson
Mexicans Fire Across Border at El Paso Sentries
White Plains dispatch reports Mexican forces firing across the Rio Grande at El Paso after which American guardsmen returned fire. The Third Kentucky regiment used machine guns to harry the attackers, who previously exchanged shots on Christmas Eve. The town heard the gunfire and crowds gathered in alarm.
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EL. Paso
Jefio Grande
Third
Kentucky Regiment
Fl Paso
Deadly Christmas Presents Sent to Eight Prominent Men
A Los Angeles report states eight men received deadly Christmas presents. Five were in LA including ex mayor W. T. Turner who destroyed a cigar by throwing it into a stove. The remaining boxes were turned over to police as federal officials link the gifts to labor trouble involvement and suspect an IRA-like crank.
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Los Angeles
W. T. Turner
Police
W. W. Crank
German Reply to Wilson Note Received at State Dept
The German Imperial Government sent an official answer to the Wilson peace note to the State Department in Washington. The note arrived with a confidential communication, but officials declined to disclose its contents or significance.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
State Department
Allies Lose Eight Aeroplanes on French Front Reported
Berlin reports say German forces brought down eight Allied aircraft on the French front. Heavy action along the Platiders line is noted. Russians allegedly counterattacked Falkenhayn's advance but were repulsed by German troops. Germany claims three thousand additional prisoners taken. Park 8 Park, manager of Park Station, visited town for the Masonic dance and joined guests at the Commercial.
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Berlin
T. 8 Park
Park Station
Nevada bid tops high school bonds in county sale
At a county board of commissioners meeting the bids for city high school and dormitory bonds were opened. The State Investment Board bid the lowest interest rate and likely won, while telegram bids without certified checks were excluded. Several bidders from Chicago Toledo and Cleveland filed premiums and terms, with Nevada offering a sizable premium on both bonds.
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Board of County
Qaynty High School
Independent
State Investment Board
Nevada
Elko County
Massachusetts
Henderson Banking Co
Board of Commissioners
Intend ‘UK
Rocky Mountains
Bolger, Mowaler & Williams
Chicago
Cummings, Prudden & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Spitzer, Rierick & Co
Sidney, Spitzer & Co
Ohto
State of
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Reno
Tillomon, Walcott Co
Cleveland
Henderson Bank Company
Big Fire Strikes Heart of Winnemucca
A morning blaze in Winnemucca wiped out the Elite Cafe, St Elmo Bar, and Crystal Bar, with the fire spreading rapidly through old wooden buildings. Fire department efforts, aided by locals, contained the flames despite fears the block would burn, as the First National Bank and other nearby structures faced exposure.
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Winnemucca
St. Elmo
St. Elme
Crystal Bar
Golden Buk
Sargens
First National Bank
Mount Lassen Active Again
Redding California December 28 activity near Mount Lassen, fifty miles east, shows two dense columns of smoke pouring from the crater. The smoke indicates a heavy disturbance with a possible eruption, the first sign a column rising over a thousand feet.
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Redding
Calif
Mt. Larsen
Mayer Hotel Opens With Dance Floor and Orchestra
Mayer Hotel Company invites the public to a grand opening ball on Friday evening December 29. A newly fitted 25 by 60 foot maple floor will host dancing with music by Mayer's Orchestra ensuring ample entertainment.
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Mayer Hotel Company
Mayer
Nevada Investment Board Bid Accepted for State Bonds
Elko offered premiums of 6160 on high school bonds and 2900 on dormitory bonds at six percent. First National Bank of Elko bid 8090 on high school and 4284.50 on dormitory bonds. Landor County Bank Austin bid 1075 on dormitory bonds. Dr J Hood offered 1100 on dormitory bonds. At four o'clock the State Investment Board bid was accepted and a telegram sent to Governor Toyle.
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Elko
First National Bank of Elko
Landor County Bank of Austin
J. Hood
Nis
State Investment Board
Nevada
Toyle
Masons Hold Big Annual Lodge Installation Night
The local Masons installed officers for the new Masonic year at a private ceremony led by Past Grand Master J. C. Doughty. A grand ball followed at the Bradley Opera House with many attendees including Walter Harris of Reno, Grand Treasurer and Past Grand Master. Officers named include Edgar Reinhart as W M A L McGinty 8 W R Cornish J W John Henderson Treasurer J F Triplett Secretary Otto T Williams 8 D B G McBride J D Rev E H Price Chaplain R E F Rockwell 8 Stewart W D Warren J Steward Guy M Blair Tiler.
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Masons
Bradley Opera House
Edgar Reinhart
Elko’s New Triple Combination Fire Engine
Elko debuts a full triple combination fire engine marked by 750 gallon per minute water pump, 40 gallon chemical unit, and 1000 feet of hose. It includes extensive tools, ladders, extinguishers, nozzles, Siamese connections, and adjustable hose reducers for versatile firefighting capabilities.
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J. Fennesbeck
Elko
Seth
Haley
Entente Rejects Immediate Peace Conference Hope
Washington reports no chance of peace talks while Germany withholds terms. Entente diplomats told the State Department today that there is no possibility of an immediate conference until Germany openly states terms. A parallel note arrived from the American Embassy in London confirming the stance.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Entente
State Department
London
Entente to Reply to Peace Note in Two Days
London December 28 Allies will hand their reply to the American Embassy within forty eight hours. It is generally believed the reply will follow the line of Prime Minister Lloyd George’s speech to Parliament last week.
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Entente
London
Ti Jn
Idoyd George
Opportunity for Army Second Lieutenant Posts in Elko
A recruiting station in Elko offers a splendid chance for at least three bright young men to become second lieutenants. Eligible applicants need a high school education and a year or more in college, with physical fitness tests. Initial salary starts at 1700 dollars, rising to 2200 for first lieutenants, and several inquiries have already been made locally.
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U. S. Army
Elko
Rooks
Madde
Rescue search for Maryland Steamer ends without trace
Rescue ships and government cutters patrol the Maryland’s last reported distress signal on Christmas Day but fail to find any trace of the missing steamer or its thirty five crew. The government will continue the search until hope is abandoned. John Winter, White Rock rancher, arrived in Elko to attend a Masonic dance and handle business before returning north. He stays at the Mayer Hotel.
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By. J. Harris
Farmers Merchants Bank of Reno
Elko
Elko County
Mayer
Harris
Manon
Newport
Maryland
John
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