Millions Register for First Draft in War Effort
Washington reports show millions of military age men registering for service as branches of the draft system begin. About ten million youths filed at polling places nationwide, with roughly a million expected to be called to the colors and trained in the fall. Arrests for refusal to register were officially reported to the War Department.
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Washington
America
Germany
Union
United States
War Department
Navajo Indians Say They Won’t Go to Germany
Flagstaff Arizona June 6 Orma Calk here says a plan will be made to register Navajo tribe members who refused to appear for the selective draft until further word from Washington. The Indians declare they would rather face jail than go to Germany.
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Orma Calk
Washington
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Ger
Caton v Skaggs mining suit ends in favor of defendants
Judge Averill grants judgment for Skaggs et al in the quieting title case over two mining claims in Nevada. Copper King and Dewey located 1899 1910, with tunnel work contested. court rules the 1909 labor excluded but claims remain valid. Costs apportioned. mentions wedding plans for Dol Hie Russell and NW Chapin of Ely.
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Mark R. Averill
A. R. Caton
Robert EF. Skaggs
Bullion
Elke County
Nevada
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Newey
Copper King
Dewey
Skage
Robert BE. Skaggs
C. L. Skarus
James Burke
Rovert BE. Skaggs
C. L. Skagen
Cora Hall
Une
Caton
Elko
van Fleet
McNamara
Skages
Curter
Castle
James Russell
Dol Hie Russell
NW. Chapin
Ely
Carson City
Chapin
Senate
Mby Russell
Mies Rosselwis
St Lache
Xension
Washington
New York
Tornado toll rises with at least thirteen dead
Kansas City dispatch reports at least thirteen dead and many injured after yesterday's storms. Wires down hinder toll tally. Topeka area settlements leveled, with deaths near Tepes, Lawrence, Clinton, Richmond Missouri, and Centralia. Destruction varied from towns to rural homes as the twister lane cut through the region.
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Topeka
Tepes
Lawrence
Clinton
Richmond
Missouri
Centralia
Registrar's Oddities At Precincts Spark Quiet Amusement
At Saturday polling sites officials faced odd age questions tied to Chinese era dating. A registrar described calculating ages by imperial reigns, leading to humorous exchanges as applicants whispered potential birth years and ages, while observers saw light relief amid tense moments.
Indians Register Despite Objections at Ignacio
In Ignacio Col June reports most Ute Indians who warned they would refuse the draft have appeared at registries. All but eleven joined, while a posse seeks the rest to explain that registration does not compel service. The incident centers on misgivings that registration means going to France to fight.
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Col
France
Trades Council Boasts Dealers Censure in Chicago
The National Trades Council censured corn dealers for overcharging beyond the $1.65 per bushel maximum set by the board of trades. The action follows a council session last Monday targeting prices eight to nine and a half cents above the limit.
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Chicago
National Trades Council
Board of Trades
High School Board Names Appointments and Resignations
Miss Zelma Carroll resigns from a position at Elke County High School after graduating from the University of California. Minx Eva Walker of Reno is appointed to fill the vacancy. Norma Davis, longtime University of Nevada affiliate, is appointed instructor in domestic art and science, with prior visits to Elke and many local friends welcoming her.
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Zelma Carroll
University of California
Elke County
Minx Eva Walker
Reno
French Troops Stop Two Violent Attacks in Hurtebi Front
French forces repelled two violent attacks near Hurtebi on the Chemin des Dimes as heavy cannon fire engaged on the Belione front. Elko Draper Club changes name amid the fighting.
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Hurtebi
Chemin Des Dimes
Belsione
Name Change Sparks Evening of Club Activities
The Draper club, meeting at Mrs. Greathouse’s home, adopted the name Elke Twentieth Century club. Officers were elected including Mrs. Vantwell as president, Mrs. Middle as vice president, and Mrs. Mason as secretary. The program featured papers by Mrs. Griswold on “And You Mean to Tell Me,” and Mrs. Brice on “The Rubber Industry of South Australia.” Mrs. 60. Williams, former president of the Pallon Draper Self Culture club and treasurer of the Nevada Federation of Women’s clubs, attended as guest and spoke briefly. Refreshments followed as the meeting adjourned.
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Notice to Chautauqua signers about ticket pickup
Notice to the Chautauqua signers warns all tinseld Chautauqua Geketa and money for sold tickets must be handed to Mies Kien 1 her office in the court how tomorrow before noon. A committee will be organized to take inventory of remaining tickets. Ensure yours are accounted for before noon tomorrow.
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Elko Men Register for Nation’s Call in War Time
Elko county pledged 1364 registrants with six precincts heard. No refusals or delays marked the process as men from Elko and visitors from Italy Nippon and Chiwa registered. One hundred eighty eight were from the city of Elko.
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Chi
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America
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Earth
Elko
Still Another Day for Registration
Washington reports the provost marshal informs governors that the registration law allows anyone who failed to register yesterday to register today. The note emphasizes the earnest cooperation of spouses and the intent to ensure compliance despite initial difficulties.
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Washington
Mireshal
American ship sinks U boat in running fight
Washington June 6 A German submarine is believed sunk by an armed American steamer after a one and a half hour pursuit. Thirty five shots by the submarine and twenty five by the steamer were exchanged. The final blow appeared to lift the U boat out of the water briefly before it disappeared.
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Washington
Nevada women to learn war duties at university
The University of Nevada summer session opens June 18 with a six week program including home economics courses for women. The home economics class will cover food value studies, chemical changes in cooking, digestibility and money values of foods, and marketing. A sewing course will teach sewing and cutting and textiles value analysis.
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University of Nevada
Workmen and Police Clash in Stockholm Debated Interpellations
London dispatch reports clashes between crowds of workmen and police and soldiers in Stockholm during a rigsdag debate on interpellations. Police used swords to quell mobs and many were injured.
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Stockholm
Rigsdag
Keater
Hkar
British Gains Reported at Roeux Station
German admit British gains as troops penetrate a position at Roeux railway station near Berlin on June 6, with British forces advancing in the area.
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Berlin
Roeux
Four German planes downed in British raid defense
London on June 6 reports four German planes returning from yesterday’s raid over England were destroyed by British pilots. Official confirmation cites the loss of four enemy aircraft as the action continued.
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London
Yessterday
England
British Advance on Arras Front
London June 6 The British attacked overnight on the Arras front north of the Scarpe river and gained ground in two sectors according to the war office report.
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London
War Office
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