Wet and Dry Compromise On Prohibition Abandoned
The abolition of the compromise ends negotiations between wet and dry factions. A state council letter will announce the decision, with S W Telford confirming that unity and nonpartisanship could not be achieved. Drys may join similar efforts if bitterness and political questions are avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Organization
State Council of Defense
S. W. Telford
Alor
Sam Pickett
Nevada
Neyo
Hoo
George A. Bartlett
Reno
Emaet D. Boyle
Thatcher
Frank H. Norcross
HK. M. Preston
George Hunting
Samuel Belford
Harry Heldman
W K. Howe
Peter Doler
J. B. Church
Walt
Food Administration
Hoover
Open Emergency Homes For Wives Of Soldiers
Des Moines Iowa June 14 Two emergency homes to care for wives of soldiers after leaving a maternity hospital have been established by the Red Cross civilian relief department. Mothers will be kept until strength returns and taught to care for themselves and their babies. The plan includes locating them in homes and arranging follow up support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Civilian Relief Department of the Red Cross
Five Days Drive Halted German Offensive Stalled
Paris dispatch reports allied French resistance stopped the German assault between Montdidier and Noyon after five days of fighting. Local operations continued near Villers-Cotterets forest and Chateau Thierry as American sector troops held positions. Casualty lists show 180 infantry and marine deaths and hundreds wounded or missing in action. Italian front reports Austro-Hungarian attack on Cadiz Summit and Monticello Ridge repulsed by Italian defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
War Office
Villers-Cotterets Forest
Chateau Thierry
Antheuil
Oise
France
Montdidier
Noyon
Boches
Washington
Associated
Pershing
Infantry
Marine Corps
Compeigne
Sainsons
Aronde
Mars
Rome
Cady Summit
Monticello Ridge
Italian War Office
Joe McNamara writes again from Camp Lewis
A letter from Elko, Nevada writer Joe McNamara describes Camp Lewis training, crowding, and artillery practice as infantry and field artillery units prepare for overseas duty. He notes measles, arrival of thousands of recruits, and plans to observe nearby ranges amid a dust storm in Elko and chatter about future moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Don McNamara
Camp Lewis
Elko
American Lake
Wiel
Charles
Minnesota
Chia
Ike
Lunes McMullen
Fuzzy Cross
Field Artillery
Netics
Nevada
Elke
Rey Corbett
Walter Mann
Buck Snelwon
Sauada East
Weet
261Th Infantry
Hilew
Day Clause Put In Senate Bill Day Clause Put In Senate Bill
Washington June 14 With only five men present the senate agricultural committee tentatively inserted in the agricultural bill the amendment offered by Senator Jones of Washington providing for national prohibition during the war. Reported from Camp Lewis notes star shell practice and training scenes as guards with rifles and bayonets enforce paper control. A letter from Private J M McNamara at Camp Lewis describes conditions, guards, and hopes of Yankee troops while praising comrades and noting a missing pass risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleo
Orling Trench
Washington
Assed Press
Senate Agricultural Committee
Jones
France
Sam
Joe Sackson
Redwood City
Joe
Ae DA
Berlin
Charles
Gore
Atlantic Diver War Rages as Submarine Threat Lingers
An American steamer from a West Indian port reports catching a distress call off Cape Hatteras from a ship shelled by a submarine. A British vessel also signals a sinking after a German submarine attack. Ships bound for sea are delayed near the Virginia Capes as patrols monitor submarine activity. the Keemum arrives safely in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Associated Press
Cape Hatteras
Keemum
Virginia Capes
Washington
Navy Department
Class of 1918 Leaves High School Tonight
Twenty one seniors depart from Elko County High School tonight at the new Med school auditorium. The Independent extends Godspeed and community support as these graduates begin careers in business study or government service. The paper commends their integrity and education and marks the moment as a solemn career opening for the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko County High School
Elko County Med School
United States
Elko County
Godspeed
Ila
Jelean
Younes
Allies At Grigis Days Asquith Allies At Grigis
London June 14 Former Premier Asquith urged at the Aldwych Club that allies face the gravity of the war and pledged that Britain will press its final war aims despite events on the western front. In local news, Jesse Cullen of the Southern Pacific plans to run for county recorder and auditor this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Aldwith Club
Asquith
Britain
Jesse Cullen
Southern Pacific Company
High School Diploma Night With Student Program
The night program lists graduates and performers including Alice Bradley Pearl Bryant Merritt Butler and others. Evening events begin at 8 20 o clock with orchestra chorus quintette senior boys address The Spirit of Victory piano solo and a diploma presentation by Principal Jensen followed by benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bradley
Pearl Bryant
Merritt Butler
Frank Case
Elsa Clayton
Adele Clinton
Miriam Fike
Vivian Grover
Ernest Jacobs
Wallace Hunt
Raymond Law
Ellis McCormick
Edith Mcleod
Addie McNemee
Maurice Mayer
Tom Middleton
Dorothy Pervical
James Sutton
Velma Truett
Lester Wilson
Sherrie Worden
H. C
J. M. Swander
Brewster Adama
Dorothy Percival
Prin
G. C. Jensen
A. W. Hesson Chorus Co
Clutterbuck
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M. Pickett
Hunt's Gandy Shop
Paramount Picture CO. Presents
Pauline Frederick
Jealousy
Mack Sennett
Fatty Arbuckle
Fatty At
Coney Island
Hung
Compiegne
Montdidier-Noyon
Joe McNamara
Senate
Toserivg
J. M. McNamara
Dept, QM
Am. Lake, Wark
Grigis
Welch
Sunset Grocery Company
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