Wilson Puts Sharp Question to Germany on Maritime War
President Wilson prepares a brief pointed note asking whether Germany will follow humane international law in maritime warfare. A Berlin envoy will carry the substance of Wilson’s stance to Emperor William, with safe conduct arranged and hopes for a favorable outcome.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
William
United States
Lusitania
Williams Named Vice President of First National Bank
The First National Bank of this place elected C F Williams as vice president at a morning directors meeting. Williams, formerly state bank inspector of Nevada and longtime cashier at the bank, plans to make this town his permanent home as the bank expands under his leadership.
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C. F. Williams
State Bank
Nevada
First National Bank
Williams
A. &. Kimpal
Germany Sinks Three Neutral Ships in North Sea Attack
Special to The Independent reports that on June 4 in the North Sea German submarines sank three neutral Scandinavian ships and two Welch trawlers. The action occurred off Greenlandic waters as neutrals face continuing danger from U boats.
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London
North Sea
Cabiria Filmed Saga Captures Ancient World on Screen
A large crowd watched Cabiria praised as the most wonderful motion picture yet shown in Bekov. The article notes the epic’s accurate costumes and the demanding production, detailing Hannibal’s Alpine crossing and the need for elephant roads, with D Annunzio insisting on precise details and a giant Maciste role actor training.
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Lradley
Btko
Hannibal
Christ
Pyrenees
Alps
Carthage
Rona
D'Annunzio
Cabiria
Notion
d’Annunzio
Maciste
Signor
Maulio Mazza
Declaration of Mexican Policy Statement by President Wilson
President Wilson declares US policy toward Mexico amid civil war, urging leaders to unite and deliver a constitutional government. The speech warns Washington will take action if factions fail to cooperate, aiming to aid peace, food security, and a recognized Mexico City government.
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Washington
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Garza
United
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Mexico City
Notice to Boy Scouts and Naval Academy Graduation
Notice to Boy Scouts invites joiners meeting at Jeh School tomorrow at 1 50 p m Father Corcoran will celebrate Mass at Elko Grammar School Sunday June 6th at 11 a m A descriptive score references a Fire Symphony by Signor Adebrando da Varma Written account mentions expenditures for a master piece Italian Shakespeare and film work Middies get their diplomas at Annapolis June 4 with Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Fullam in attendance as new graduates receive diplomas and future naval officers are marked.
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Corcoran
Maselin Elko Grammar School
Sundes
Dune
Ehenged
Signor Adebrando da Varma
Shakespear
Tialy
Jana
Cehiria
Annapolis
United States
Washington
Nevada Academy
Sam
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Fullam
Injured in Runaway at Sanders School Near Yerington
Miss Virginian Mills, a teacher at Sanders school near Yerington, sustained serious bruises and head cuts in a runaway accident occurring at the school vicinity.
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Virginian Mills
Sanders School
Yerington
Tobar Eye Opener to Debut July First
Frank W. Spear, an attorney from To ir near Tobar, says he will publish the first issue of the Tobar Eye Opener on July 1. He calls Tobar the best town on earth and notes Clover and Ruby Valleys show very good crops with grain about a foot high.
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Frank W. Spear
To Ir
Elko
Western Pacific
Tobar
Mr. Spear
Ruby
Slayer of Indian Ike Exonerated After Preliminary Exam
W. R. Petty, charged with killing Indian Ike Winap, was discharged after a preliminary examination before Justice Copley at Imlay. Testimony supported Petty’s claim of self defense. the Humboldt Star notes the defense’s consistency with his account given the day after the tragedy.
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W. R. Petty
Ike" Winap
Auto trip around Lake Tahoe ends in buggy accident
Former district judge Cole L. Harwood recounts a Reno to Tahoe loop via Truckee Tahoe Tavern Tallac and the Frank Mathew ranch. A woman was thrown from her buggy when her horse, startled by moving Indian packs, bolted suddenly.
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Cole L. Harwood
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Truckee
Tahoe Tavern
Tallac
Frank Mathew
Germans Marching on Lemberg
Berlin report says Austrians retook Przemysl and are moving to reassemble. The Austria German forces have begun a march on Lemberg with attacks from east and south. Slavs reform lines for a final defense as prisoners, cannon, and supplies are reported.
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Berlin
Przemysl
Doctor Ascher Weds Agnes Mackinnon in Sparks Ceremony
Dr J A Ascher of Sparks and former state senator from Washoe county ties the knot with Miss Agnes Mackinnon of Spokane Washington. Rev Father Horgan of Sparks Catholic Church officiates the Tuesday night ceremony.
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J. A. Ascher
Sparks
Washoe County
Mias Agnes . Mackinnon
Spokane
Wash
Father Horgan
The
Sparks Catholic Church
Widow of submarine victim given position
President Wilson signed an executive order appointing Mrs. F. Pierrard of Sausalito California as a seamstress at Mare Island navy yard. Widow of the chief gunner's mate of the submarine F-4, she is the sole support of two children and a sister.
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Washington
Wilson
Mare Island Navy Yard
F. Pierrard
Sausalito
Calif
Pacific
Unsuccessful Attempt to Rob Nevada Northern Depot
Last Wednesday morning the Ely depot of the Nevada Northern faced a failed robbery attempt. By delay of half an hour those behind the break in could not open the safe, leaving the stamp dater inside and forcing a lack of tickets for the Passenger. The incident, attributed to amateurs, disrupted service and delayed departures.
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Yegemen
Ely
Nevada
W. G. Hull
White Pine News
Road Between Reno and Carson In Fair Shape
Judge Harwood traveled from Reno to Carson City taking the Kingsbury grade with no mishap. He notes the route is the hardest on a car in the area but believes the road will be negotiable for any automobile within a week to ten days.
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Kingsbury
Carson City
Reno
Carson
Harwood
Gazette
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Lemberg
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Bermuda
South Fork Creamery
Sterling Creamery Butte
Sunset Grocery Company
Telephone
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