Russians threaten Turkish railway advance in Mesopotamia
Petrograd dispatches say Grand Duke Nicholas pushes toward Diarbekr along the Tigres corridor, nearing the railroad between Constantinople and Baghdad. Turkish casualties in two weeks are estimated at 100000. The Kaiser supposedly orders General Der Goltz to halt the Russian push at any cost.
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Pac
Int'l News Servie
Petrograd
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Diarbekr
Tigres River
Constantinople
Bagdad
Mesopotamia
der Goltz
Clover Valley Ranch Sale Settled by Court
A decree by Judge Tillman D. Johnson in Salt Lake settles an option allowing W. E. Harris of Santa Barbara to purchase the 48,000 acre Clover Valley Ranch in Humboldt and Elko counties Nevada. The estate of the late W. Lt. Noble and George V. Wallace are among interested parties. The suit by Harris, initially dismissed, now specifies how payment for the ranch will be arranged.
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W. E. Harris
Santa Barbara
Cal
Clover Valley Land & Stock Company
Humboldt and
Elko Counties
Nev
Tillman D. Johnson
United States
Salt Lake
W. Lt. Noble
George V., Wallace
Harris
Johnson
Airships Active on West Front in World War I
An official war office communique reports five French aeroplanes bombing German ammunition depots at Chateau Martincourt and Azondange. German war planes attacked Luneville, Dombatte, and Nancy. In Artois, two German assaults on Hill No. 140 were repulsed.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Paris
War Office
Chateau Martincourt
Azondange
Luneville
Dombatte
Nancy
Artois
Ely and Elko Girls Face Nevada Eastern Championship
The Ely and Elko High Schools girls basketball teams meet Thursday at the Bradley Opera House to decide the Eastern Nevada district title. The winner advances to Reno for the state semi finals while Winnemucca is not participating this year. Elko arrives off wins over Metropolis and Wells and aims for the state championship with strong team play.
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Ely
Elko
Nevada
Bradley Opera House
Reno
Winnemucca
Metropolis
Wells
Price milestones and balance payoff terms noted
The document lists payments of 5000 on May 16, 15000 on July 16, and 41000 on October 1 with a remaining balance of 350000 at 6 percent interest, and states the balance may be paid after that date. The Herald-Republican notes the price aligns with the original purchase price.
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Herald-Republian
The Father of His Country Remembered on Washington Birthday
The nation marks February 22 1915 with reverence for George Washington and the Continental Army. The Austin Reveille recalls Washington’s pivotal role in founding liberty and urges teachers to teach the lessons of his career to children.
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George Washington
Austin Reveille
Washington
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Paul Revere
Scy Delawa
United States
Liberty
Coldest New York Weather in Many Years
New York endures a severe cold spell with subzero readings across the state. Central regions report temperatures from 20 to 28 degrees below zero as the cold intensifies.
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Pac
Int'l Mews Service
New York
Flood conditions improve as water recedes in Louisiana
Feb 21 report from New Orleans notes flood conditions in Louisiana are improving. Water is receding from flood areas and relief has been provided to the homeless. Officials believe the worst has passed.
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Pac
News Service
New Orleans
Louisiana
Secretary of State Seeks Britain Explanation on Mail Seizures
Washington reports Secretary of State Lancing asked Great Britain to explain the delay in replying to U S protests over the trading with the enemy act and the seizure of mails. The note requests clarification of Britain’s position on these actions and timing of responses.
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Pac
Washington
Lancing
Great Brain
New Type Warships Under Consideration By Committee
A house naval affairs committee studies a light draft fast destroyer aimed at detecting and destroying submarines. At seventy five feet long with three inch guns, the design plans to build seventy of these vessels.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
French Force Germans From Crater South of Loos
Official sources confirm German withdrawal from Crater south of Loos after pressure by French forces. Additional reports claim British repulsed in a northward attack from Ypres while French assaults along the Lens Arras highway met with failure. Russian efforts at Duenabers were unsuccessful.
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Pac
Int'l Newa Service
Berlin
Crater
Loos
Ypres
Lens Arras
Duenabers
One Day Sues Muthh Templeton for Defraud Attempt
A complaint filed by One Day accuses Muthh Templeton of attempting to defraud Ian Kooper. The case centers on alleged financial deception and seeks restorative action and accountability.
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Muthh Templeton
Ian Kooper
Mrs Wilson Backfires On Iowa Anti-Tip Law Joke
Report from Des Moines notes spouse of the President handed Peggy Ocon a five dollar gold piece at the Hotel Chamberlain tipping incident. Peggy shared the gift with the clerk who told newspapers and the public. The case highlights Iowa's anti tipping law amid few arrests and local indifference.
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Hawkeye
Peggy
Wilson
Iowa
Indiana Limited Jumps Track in Frankfort Wreck
The Hoosier Limited from Indianapolis to Chicago derailed in Frankfort Indiana. The engine jumped the track plunging thirty five feet down the embankment. Baggage car and three coaches left rails. No fatalities, one man injured. The train allegedly traveled sixty five miles per hour.
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Frankfort
Indiana
Hoosier Limited
Mono
Indianapolis
Chicago
Ben
US Marshal Recovers Suspect Under White Slavery Charge
Deputy U S Marshal A B Karns returned to Carson from the east with David Harkey a North Carolinian arrested in Ely on a white slavery charge. Harkey allegedly brought Ida Johnson from Butte City Montana to Ely in violation of the Mann act. He remains jailed for an examination before U S District Attorney Woodburn.
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United States
A. B. Karns
Carson
David Harkey
North
Woodburn
England seeks new credits amid costly war in 1915
Consular officers in Shanghai report the removal of thirty eight Germans from the American liner Hiner China by a British cruiser, a move alleged to breach international law. British Parliament will be asked to approve a total credit exceeding two billion dollars, with Asquith seeking a billion and a half plus six hundred million more. the war's cost is estimated at seven hundred fifty million dollars monthly.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Shanghai
China
London
Asquith
England
Elko Teams Split: Girls Triumph, Boys Fall in Metropolis Wells
Elko high school sent both teams to Metropolis and Wells on Friday and Saturday. The girls won both games 30 22 and 23 5 showing strong play and eyeing Thursday’s match with Ely for district title and Reno state semifinals. The boys used a new lineup and lost both games but showed fighting spirit and potential with more practice.
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Metropolis
Wells
Wellas
Ely
Elko
Reno
Elko Town 1916 Estimated Expenses Reveal Budget Totals
Unofficial 1916 budget for Elko town shows salaries for deputy constable and sewer inspector, guardian chain gang, street lights, hydrant water, sewer water, street water, and labor for streets. Major items include street work 11,000, fire engine payments 4,000, total expenses around 28,200 with 300 allotted to fire purposes. Special election 600 and redemption notes 11,000 noted among line items.
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Elko
Guardian Chain Gang
FAO
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Great Britain
Indiana Limited
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