Ford peace expedition sparks mixed hopes in Christiania
In Christiania Norway four days into the Ford peace voyage public sentiment shifts. Henry Ford impresses many with his simple genius and humanitarian talk while Madame Schwimmer’s arrival draws indifference. Delegates from Christiania face uncertain inclusion as prospects for a united peace mission unfold amid late night receptions and public lectures.
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Henry Ford
Norway
Ford
Europe
Oscar Ul
Oscar I
Oscar II
Christiania
Students Association of Norway
America
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Hall
Nor-r-way
Christania
Christinia
Grand Jury Eyes German Agent Inquiry Fueled by Clayton
New York January 8 United States Judge Henry D Clayton urged the grand jury impaneled to probe German agents activity to love America first and leave foreign-born citizens to fight for their birth nations He warned against criticisms of the government and urged any naturalized citizen to prioritize the United States as the inquiry into strikes in munition plants and explosions in factories advances. Indictments include Congressman Frank Buchanan of Illinois and seven others.
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New York
America
United States
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Clayton
Iast
George Washington
Allances
Frank Buchanan
Ilinois
Grand jury probe called into grafters in REDE NSOR case
A resolution from San Francisco on January 8 proposes a grand jury investigation into charges that grafters collected funds claimed to be for fixing the board of Redensor.
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San Francisco
Rede Nsor
Norwegian Steamer Bonheur Sunk Off Coast
The Norwegian steamer Bonheur of 1 158 tons was sunk today by a mine or submarine. Fifteen crew members were landed and rescued.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Bonheur
Yuan Shi Kai Believed Gravely Ill Amidst Rumors
An unconfirmed report from January in Torio claims Yuan Shi Kai suffered a serious stroke or was the target of an assassination attempt. Shanghai sources relay the rumor, while Dr. E P McManus replaces Dr. West temporarily in a San Francisco firm. The piece notes the Ministers Peace association and Eugen Hansen influenced Ford peace efforts.
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Torio
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Yuan
E. P. McManus
San Francisco
Dr. West
Hood and Weat
Father McNally to Lead Nevada Missions
Rev Father McNally resigns from Salt Lake assignments due to health and is appointed to succeed Father Corcoran on Nevada missions. He led converts in Salt Lake, organized Catholic groups, directed the Children of Mary, and served as chaplain at St Mary's academy. Local Catholics and non Catholics praise his zeal, gentleness, and impact.
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Hey W. H. Corcoran
Carlin
Elko
Auatin
Eureka
Blue Mountain
Ney
Hey
J. J. McNally
St. Mary's Cathedral
Father Corcoran
Nevada
Falher McNally
Sait
Bull Lake
Holy Name Society
Holy Angels’ Soyalty
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Mary's Academy
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Glass
Salt Lake
Father McNally
Eurely
Elko Draper Club Chooses Officers at Friday Meeting
The Elko Draper Club gathered at Nob Hill with Mrs Geo Hunter. William Dent Mason presided as president. Officers elected for the term were Mrs Benton James Bangs president, Mrs C W Griswold vice president, and Mrs Geo Hunter treasurer and secretary.
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Elko Draper Club
Geo. Hunter
Nob Hill
William Dent Mason
Ticéras
Benton James Bangs
C., W. Griswold
Wheeler
Oakland
Cal
Major Miller
Mason
Taubes Attack Salonika Camp Reported by Athens
An Athens dispatch reports Taubes attacked the Salonika camp of the Allies injuring military targets. One taube was shot down by Allied fire and another forced to descend.
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Taubes
Salonika
Athens
Tuscarora Bets on Bold Prospects as NYC Investors Arrive
A party led by Edmund K. Stalle and Judge Rockwell from New York City visits Tuscarora to inspect recently purchased properties with Roy Primeaux. They plan improvements, expect to return to Elko, and anticipate a prosperous post winter season as legal entanglements clear, reviving mining activity.
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Edmund K. Stalle
Judge Rockwell
New York City
San Francisco
Tuscarora
Roy Primeaux
Elko
New York
Thessalonika Sunk Near Port After Abandonment
Captain Goulandris and 89 crew members of the Perugia arrived after abandoning the Salonika about 100 miles off New York. The crew worked ten days in three feet of water to keep steam and prevent sinking. It is believed the ship sank shortly after it was abandoned. Food was scarce during the voyage, with only stale bread and a few vegetables available.
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New York
Salonika
Goulandris
Perugia
Ruling Altered by Commission Permits Steamship Line
Washington Jan 8 The Interstate Commerce Commission bans rule and then rules that the Great Northern railroad may operate a steamship line on the coast where the railroad finds its outlet.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Northern Railroad
Boston Nationals Sold Today to Wise and Haughton
James Gaffney sold the Boston Nationals to Arthur G. Wise of Brooklyn and Percy D. Haughton, famed Harvard coach, with the deal announced from Bouton on January 8. The transaction figures show a New England baseball franchise changing hands to prominent New York and college sports figures.
Conscription Bill To Be Modified In Parliament Debate
London January 8. It is believed the conscription bill will be altered in committee to address labor objections. No parliamentary session today but debate resumes Monday.
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London
Many Important Matters Take Place in Washington
Washington dispatches report the Lusitania settlement and Persia sinking clearance, with the administration optimistic. Congress prepares to air foreign matters next week while the State Department protests British interference with United States mails to neutrals. Germany backs cautious safe conduct for crews and passengers of ships at risk.
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Washington
Pac
Int'l News Service
Lusitania
Clearineuyp
Persia
State Department
United States
Riot at Youngstown mill leaves dead and hundreds hurt
Four workers were killed and forty injured in a strife at Youngstown sheet and tube company. About one hundred arrests were made as mobs fought in Struthers. A million dollars in fire loss is expected as state militia patrols the streets.
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Youngstown
Ohio
More Italians Called 10 Colors More Italians Called 10 Colors
Six classes of Seld artillery and coast artillery reservish have been called to the colors. They are to begin reporting January 12th. J. A. Cooper, manager of the Elko Golden Rule store, is settled in Elko and hopes 1916 will be prosperous for him and the town.
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Rome
Seld Artillery
Coast Artillery
J. A. Cooper
Elko Golden Rule
Elko
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McNally
Int'l
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Pac. and
Boston Nationals
Germany
TOWN
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Sunset Steel
Motor Coffe
Po Ses Motor Coffe
O. K
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Sunset Grocery Company
Paiges Lephone
Fifth Street
Mae Josephine Bennett
Witness
Lubin
Ben Turpin
Essanay
Bradley
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