Death toll uncertain as Tuscania sinks with US troops
Washington reports varied official estimates on American losses after the Tuscania was torpedoed off the Irish coast. Numbers differ: 161 missing per British admiralty, 147 soldiers among them, while the War Department holds to 113 lost and 21 missing. Officials caution on survivor lists and casualty details amid conflicting press accounts.
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War Department
Clee War Department
Associated
Brees
Jon
Soldiers Cherish Camp Smiles Amid Broad New York Campaign
In New York during the Stallesge Campaign Masur era a vivid scene unfolds as about eleven hundred men in uniform gather for a lively show. The performance brings relief from hard drill and fatigue, with soldiers and audience sharing laughter and a sense of companionship despite being far from home.
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New York
Masur 3
Spartanbure
Lottie
Miyself
Jewish fund drive begins in Wisconsin with $10,000 goal
Madison Wisconsin readers learn of a Jewish fund drive targeting a $10 000 goal. The effort supports Palestine relief and centralizes leadership under Zionist organizers with notable Wisconsin figures contributing. Early totals include 258 from Appleone 200 from E200 and 500 from Spnpecher among others.
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Madison
Wis
Helier
Palestine
Lriee Fund
Bey
Ziontet
S Winkel
Wud
Ae Cmd
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Deliv Teate de Nibs
Wisronein
Mabwatikes
Wanean
Shelumsecan
Gynita
Ak Seo
Appleone
Bacar Amd
Snpecher
Band List Totals Reach Sixty Six Fifty In City Notes
A scrambled item notes Richard Mallett and several locals as part of a band list totaling 66.50. It mentions individuals including Mr Robert Hunter and others awaiting travel or further action.
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Richard Mallett
Mike
Heather
Adolph Krirtian
Robert Hunter
Endighel
Aan Dix
Elko Red Cross Sees Busy Swing After Quarantine Lift
The Elko Chapter of the Red Cross expands efforts as the sewing room runs at full speed. Inspections report steady shipments from Catlin Me tropolis Wells Tuscarora Jarbidge Montellé Arthur South Ruby La molle Palisade Midas Contact Tare Valley and Ruby Valleys. Auxiliary and branches sent seven large coves of work to San Francisco as volunteers back U S A. efforts.
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Elko
The
Red Cross
Auxiliarivn
Catlin
Metropolis
Wells
Tuscarora
Jarbidge
Montellé
Arthur
South Ruby
Lamolle
Palisade
Midas
Contact
Tare Valley
Ruby Valles
Elko County
San Franken
U.S. A
Pershing
Faber
Danube
Judge Horsey Denies Misquotation Over Resignation Letter
A disputed telegram allegedly misquoted Judge Horsey and referenced his possible resignation to boost a congressional bid. The Record notes typographical errors altered meaning and asserts the judge was not misquoted.
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Horsey
Two Spanish Vessels Sunk in Atlantic Torpedo Attack
Madrid reports both the Sebastian of 4500 gross tons and the Duca De Iron of 7800 tons were torpedoed. Crew of the Sebastian saved. the Duca De Iron sunk off Marviedro Beach. Spanish marines seek delayed report from Valencia and may protest to Devlin if confirmed.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Sebastian
New York
Duca de Jron
Marviedro Beach
Valencia
Devlin
Two U.S. Soldiers Wounded in Action Reported
General Pershing reports two more United States infantry privates wounded in action. One was wounded at San Jose, California, the other at Destaco, North Dakota, as of today February 9.
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Washington
United States
Pershing
San Joe
California
Destaco
North Dakota
Celebrate Song Week Opens in Wisconsin
Madison report notes a national song celebration from February 17 to 23 with participation by men women and children statewide. Governor Philipp is expected to urge local newspapers to publish the national songs.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Phillipp
Ohio boy Holmes Weelder believed youngest American soldier
Feb 9 report from Columbus says Holmes Weelder, a Rainbow Division member, is believed to be the youngest American soldier in France. He wrote from the front asking his mother to drop proceedings to discharge him from the army as he nears fifteen.
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Columbus
Ohio
Holmes Weelder
Fran Welder
Rainbow Division
Pronce
Army
Girl shot by brother in Syracuse home war game
Nine year old Ruth Simmons and her five year old brother William were playing war in their Syracuse bedroom with a bed as No Man's Land. William fired an old rifle and Ruth was wounded in the side, the incident described as a battlefield accident.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Ruth Simmons
William
No Man's Land
Wiliam
Ruth
Nedite
Guardian's Twentieth Report On Nevada Hospital Inmate
Attorney Otto T. Williams files the guardians twentieth report in the matter of the guardian Hippot Marie Allen. Mrs Allen is an inmate of the Nevada Hospital for Mental Diverses. Mr Boucher has been her guardian for twenty years. Her father formerly served in the United States Army. Judge Horseys letter explains the matter.
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Otto T. Williams
Guardian
Hippot Matie Allen
Allen
Nevada Hospital For Mental Diverses
Boucher
United States Army
Elko Boy Neil Estes Sends News From Brest France
Former Elko resident Neil Estes now in France writes from Brest in 1918 describing travel through Philadelphia London and Paris on the way to a posting near Brest. He recalls a smooth sea voyage a submarine sighting and hopes to hear from friends soon.
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Neil B. Estes
Elko
France
Paris
London
French Airman to Demonstrate Morane Monoplane in U S
Adjutant Souller of the French army, famed for seven German planes shot down, will travel to the United States to demonstrate the Morane monoplanes built by Morane Saulnier. Sub lieutenant Navarre, once slated to join the display, is blocked by mental health concerns. The Morane shows high speed and strong performance, praised by American ace Raoul Givaudon for its handling.
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Paris
Adjutant Souller
United States
Robert Morne
Morne Saulnier
Tieutenant
Jean Navaree
Naevarre
Alwass
Servic Soulier
Flinders
Raoul Givae Lutherry
Two Seamen Decorated for Heroic Rescue on Patrol Vessel
Secretary Mantels announced the Medal of Honor award to Ora Graves of Maxwell New Mexico and Tedford Cann of New York for extraordinary heroism aboard the Pittsburg and United States patrol boat Mays. Graves ventilated flames in a deck area after an explosion while Cann stopped a leak in a flooded compartment to prevent sinking.
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Washington
Mantels
Ora Graves
Maxwell
New Mexico
Tedford Cann
Ne York
Pittsburg
Graves
Cann
United States
Mays
Cape Race Radio Receives Distress Call Far At Sea
Atlantic Post reports a distress call was received at Cape Race for immediate assistance from a steamer far at sea. The call was picked up and sent to Browneas. No details yet on the vessel or nature of trouble.
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Atlantic Post
Cape Race Station
Wn Browleas
Roosevelt Improving in New York Health Update
Physicians report Theodore Roosevelt's condition "somewhat improved" after a week of serious illness. For the first time since last Thursday they set a probable three week timeline for his release from medical care and hoopla.
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New York
Theodore Ruvelt
Mr. Roosevelt
University Student Dies in Army Service
Walter TH Wise, a university student for three years, died at Camp Kearney from pneumonia on January 16. He enlisted in the air force last spring and was to report to the office staff. His father resides in New Haven, Conn.
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Brest
France
Neil Estes
Edison
Neil
New York City
Walter TH. Wise
Camp Kearmey
Lethe
University
Yesterdiy
Wire
New Haven
Cann
German Peace Talks Pivot to Food Crisis Front
Associated Press reports Germany focuses peace efforts on securing food for its hungry population. Negotiations include a separate peace with the Ukrainian Rada, announced by the Berlin war office at 2 o clock this morning, signaling a potential shift in World War I diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Germany
Ukainian Rada
Berlin
Rada
Denver Messenger Girls On Fast Bicycles
Scores of girl messengers on bicycles have appeared in Denver and show considerable speed. They cover as much ground as the boys and promise future female messengers when they are old enough to enlist.
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Denver
Col
Local Crab Factory Reports $98,000 Yearly Profit
Milford Delaware February 9 a local factory that converts king crabs into fertilizer and fish into oil announced a yearly profit of $98 000 The rise in fertilizer costs has made the king crab more important.
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Milford
Del
Former Senator Richard Tries Embezzlement Case
William L Richard former state senator and attorney goes on trial in municipal court in Milwaukee on embezzlement charges filed by former client Thomas Hayes. Hayes alleges Richard used funds given to settle a debt for his own benefit.
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Wilwaukeer
William L Richard
Thomas Hayes
Richard
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