President Wilson seeks full authority on German crisis
President Wilson addressed Congress and urged full authority to act against German submarine aggression. He asked for armed neutrality powers and funds to protect American interests, noting diplomacy failed and readiness to take further steps to safeguard commerce. He cited sinking of Lynn M. Law and Housatonic, ship congestion at ports, and the need to act before next Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Lynn M. Law
Memorial building for George Washington planned in Washington
A financial statement from the George Washington Memorial Association shows Nevada and statewide donations to build a memorial on the site of the former Pennsylvania station where Garfield was shot. The 3 million dollar project will include a 10 000 seat auditorium for international congresses and a state room for each state with free access and no rent.
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Henry F. Dimock
Sixteenth Street
Washington
President’s reception as Clark and Marshall greet him
The president was greeted with handshakes on the platform and received enthusiastic applause at the close of his address. Republicans in the House show near unanimous opposition to a special session or granting new authority, while pacifists find the speech too strong and militarists find it too weak.
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Champ Clark
Marshall
Preston
House
Allies Lose Eight German Aeroplanes
Berlin Feb 26 Eight Allied airplanes were shot down on the western front in the last twenty four hours an official German war office statement announced this morning Several of the aircraft carried Dritteh reconnaissance parties and the loss reflects intensified activity on the front
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Berlin
Western Front
War Office
Republicans Seek Way to Force Extra Session
Republican senators search for a vehicle to sustain their filibuster and compel the president to call an extra session of Congress. The fate of the revenue measure remains undecided after the stoppage ended Saturday night.
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Wasilington
Senate
YARROWDALE PRISONERS RELEASED IN AMERICAN WIRE
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Willard of Martind wires that American prisoners taken at Yarrowdale have been freed. The note clarifies the prisoners were reformed and released after the incident.
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Washington
Willard of
Martind
Yarrowdale
Trying to Save Two Big Trees in Elke
An effort to save two large poplars in front of the Mayer building east of the Mayer hotel is underway. George Hunter moved the larger tree to Juniper street and a second tree will follow in a few days. Each tree weighs several tons and the operation costs Hunter several hundred dollars, but preserves valued trees adding beauty and value to his property.
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Mayer
Mayer Hotel
Verdi Lumber
George Hunter
Juniper Street
German Ships Shell English Coast Towns
London reports German destroyers shelled Margate and Troaid towns overnight. Prime Minister Carson announced to the House of Commons that no children were wounded while a girl and a boy suffered minor injuries. Damage is described as light and from shellfire, with German fleet activity tied to Kiel area operations.
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London
Margate
Troaid
Carson
Ile
Desigoyer
Betting claim stirs old dust in Eastern Nevada press scene
A local Daily Proe Press fragment accuses a rival paper in Eastern Nevada of offering a ten thousand dollar bet in gold coin. The sworn statement alleges collusion with the Ela Independent and hints at covert aims behind newspaper promotions.
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Proe
Nevada
Tila de
High Cost of Dying Baffles Missouri Officials
In Kansas City Missouri on February 26 officials note funeral costs rise due to supplier and fuel increases. The cemetery director warns higher prices for materials and services may push the industry toward further rate hikes in the near term.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Ramat City
God's Name Help Now Starving Children Appeal
The Independent publishes a heart‑rending appeal for aid to starving children in war countries, with one‑third of donations directed to suffering children in the United States. The appeal urges contributions, lists amounts for daily, monthly, and yearly aid, praises local youth efforts, and asks readers to send funds through Henderson Bank or First National Bank.
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The
Independent
Children of America’s Army of Relief
Boston
Mass
Relief Committee
Noston
Henderson Bank
First National Bank
Monthly Report of Health Officer January Births and Deaths
Births recorded in January include sons to Crawford Walthers Sherman Horace Algee Wells William Critchley Carlin Robert Henry Flagher Elko Harry K Randall Jarbidge Robert Benjamin Hunter Elko Shuery F Gorman Halleck and daughters to Jasper J Gregory Eiko Aaron W Jeffs Carlin Joe W Jones Carlin James Griffin Carlin Joseph Bartorelli Lamoille Robert Henry Flagler Elko Lawrence F P Anderson Deeth. Deaths recorded in January include child of Harry Gorman Halleck Mrs Myra Gorman Sfalleck age 24. Dr John E Worden Health Officer.
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Joseph Crawford Walthers
Sherman
Horace Algee
Wells
William Critchley
Carlin
Robert Henry Flagher
Elko
Harry K. Randall
Jarbidge
Robert Benjamin Hunter
Shuery F. Gorman
Halleck
Jasper J. Gregory
Eiko
Aaron W. Jeffs
Joe
W. Jones
James Griffin
Joseph Bartorelli
Lamoille
Robert Henry Flagler
Lawrence FP. Anderson
Deeth
Harry Gorman
Helleck
Myra Gorman
Sfalleck
Theodore Bryson Bruffey
Sheriff Sells Roanoke Town Under Hammer
Fayette Mo February 26 The entire town of Roanoke Mo has been sold under the sheriff s hammer for 13110 The town on Randolph and Howard counties once a busy trading center in a tobacco region was ruined by railroad growth and the rise of Armstrong three miles south The sale included ten lots and three buildings
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Fayette
Roanoke
Randolph
Howard Counties
Missouri
Armstrong
Busineas
British Capture Kut El Amara Reported in Commons
London February 26 The House of Commons announced that theHuntieh forces have captured Kut El Amara from the Turks. The report confirms a significant territorial gain as British military actions proceed in the region.
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Kut EL Amara
London
House of Commons
Kut [el Amaro
Cook's Tour Hutler Life Note Question
A fragment from Life records Hutler noting a new cook named Mailim who asks where she should store her motor. The remark appears in a casual lifestyle snippet.
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Hutler
Mailim
Thaw Lunacy Proceedings Open for Harry Thaw
In Philadelphia on February 26 Lunacy proceedings were begun to determine the sanity of Harry Thaw. The petition was filed by Mrs Thaw who declares her son insane and calls him an irresponsible man whom the law would have to guard.
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Philadelphia
Harry Thaw
Mrs Thaw
Golden Wedding Advice Then and Now
Denver on February 26 reports Mr and Mrs Jules Tremblay celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Their happiness story includes ten children in all with six living, and they advise marrying early, raising a large family, attending church, keeping temper, and being economical a good cook and a capable housewife to find lasting happiness.
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Denver
Jules Tremblay
Federal Court Move Proposed for Nevada Cities
Senator Hesson of Elko launched a drive to move federal court sessions to Reno Elko Winnemucca Ely and Tonopah. The resolution to secure congressional approval was sent to the judiciary committee, with expectations of no favorable recommendation upon return to the senate.
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Congress
Nevada
Hesson
Elko
National Congress
Reno
Elke
Winnemucca
Ely
Tonopah
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Truthful He and She Share Daring Dance Moment
A playful exchange has them flirting amid froth and music. He jokes he could die dancing with her while she responds with a curt retort. The scene mixes light humor with romantic tension in a lively social setting.
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Froth
Elko Man Buys Birch Creek Ranch in Smoky Valley
Elko businessman Line Arena of Elko closed a deal in Austin on February 23 for the Birch Creek ranch fourteen miles from Lander, featuring 860 patented acres with range and water rights, 150 cattle and 25 horses. The ranch home and surroundings are described as among the finest in the state, with Arena planning to focus on sheep raising. John Spencer will move to Austin after years of ranch management.
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Line Arena
Elko
Austin
Birch Creek
Smoky Valley
Lander
Arena
John Spencer
Big Cunard Laconia Sunk Off Irish Coast
The Cunard liner Laconia of 18 000 tons, sailing from New York to Liverpool with over 100 passengers, including seven Americans, was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast near Queenstown. Crew of 212 with two Americans among officers reported. one life believed lost. ship carried a stern gun and was not in admiralty service.
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London
Cunard
Laconia
New York
Liverpool
Admiralty
Lusitania
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Lapland
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