Fourth Liberty Loan plan outlined by McAdoo
Washington June 16 government’s four month financing plan disclosed by Secretary McAdoo for the fourth Liberty Loan to be floated in October. About 6 billion certificates of indebtedness will be issued in blocks of 750 million every two weeks starting June 25 with 4 4 percent interest and up to four month maturities. Banks urged to subscribe five percent of gross resources monthly. An undetermined quantity perhaps 2 billion in tax certificates may be issued later. Depositary banks to net 2 14 percent, paper notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
National Bank and Trust Company
Uberty
Renga
Bills Allowed by County Commissioners
The county commissioners examined and approved a list of salaries and allowances including officers salary fund payments to Gregory 89.00, Hol. Jones 115.00, Fred C. Voight 86.00, Geraldine Hetfrieh 100.00, Verla McFarlane 101.90 and 100.00, Inez O. Nelson 100.00, along with salaries for Chas Cantwell Mae McNamara Mr. Miller and W.G. Greathouse and further entries for Lt and other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Hol. Jones
Sal
Fred C. Voight
Salle
Srereeee
Geraldine Hetfrieh
Verla McFarlane
Mr. Keith
BP. Carville
Chas
A. Cantwell
Mae McNamara
Mr. Miller
W.G. Greathouse
Inez O. Nelson
Austrians Begin Drive Against Italians on Piave River
The Austrians opened a major offensive along the Piave as Rome reported a sharp battle at Montello and Sandona di Piave. Italian Premier Orlando praised Italian tenacity and counter attacks while Austria claimed gains near the Piave. Western front quiet with local actions and American repulses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Associated Press
Phine
Dillon
Vittorio Orlando
Taly
Montello
Sandona di Piave
Piave
Washington
Hallina
Drenta
Fronche
Haulemaye
Ole
Alane
Sone
Elko Boy Writes of Death of Three Comrades
Private Warne J Wheeler of Elko writes from Camp Hancock Georgia of comrades dying on the road to St Louis and one man missing, describes heat, weight loss, discipline, and requests Prince Albert tobacco while noting three months pay withheld and a message to Paul the dray man.
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Elko Boy
tVice
Hancock
Thay George
State of
Kansas
Theo
St. Louis
Prisco
Paul
Warne J. Wheeler
Ordnance Training
Camp Hancock
Soused slacker at Edgar Thomson steel works publicized
In UPTSBURGH, Pa. on June 17, Austrian Andy Towko refused to donate to the Red Cross war fund. A delegation restrained him, dunked his head in a barrel of red paint, then discharged him with pay cut, as Edgar Thomson Steel Works workers pressed for full support.
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Douse
RED Cross
Uptsbuorgh
Andy Towko
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Cattle Die Amid Disease Warning In Clark County
A telegram to Governor Boyle from Moapa reports a contagious cattle disease spreading rapidly in the county. The state veterinary was asked to proceed at once. Dr. Richards in Reno confirms receipt and notes a handler is already en route.
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Clark County
Boyle
Moapa
Huge Tax Day Sets Record Across Nation
Washington June 16 Saturday yielded the largest tax gathering in U S history with income and excess profits assessments totaling over a billion. Collectors in sixty four districts report payments so heavy two weeks are needed to tally them. Delinquent notices flow next week with penalties after June 25. About four million payments have been counted so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greek minister resigns from cabinet in Sofia
Premier Radoslavoff tendered his resignation from the cabinet, which was accepted by King Ferdinand. The prime minister refused to retain his portfolio until a new cabinet is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Associated Press
Radoslavoff
Ferdinand
Ukraine Revolt Reported Against Germans Near Front
Dispatches cited by the Associated Press state that Petrograd reports Ukraine is on the verge of a revolt against Germany as tensions rise in the region. The claim places Ukraine at the center of evolving wartime dynamics with potential wider impact on front line movements.
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Ukraine
Washington
Associated Press
State Department
Petrograd
Germany
Careless Gunner Causes Dusty Shell Burst Near Farm
Junction City Kan June 17 Oliver Kelch working on a farm near Ogden was hit by a spray of dust and steel after a shell exploded during artillery practice at Camp Funston A loci physician removed thirty five pieces of steel from his body He was taken to Fort Riley base hospital for treatment An investigation found a gunner became careless and dropped a shell near Kelch's work location causing the blast
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Junction City
Kan
Oliver Kelch
Ogden
Fort Riley Base Hospital
Camp Funston
Kelch
Write a Letter Day urged for home front cheer
A wartime piece encourages writing to soldiers in trenches or camps on Write a Letter Day. Remind readers to send cheerful, newsy notes, as mail boosts morale. Pershing asks homes to stay in touch. avoid complaints and focus on pride and support for the troops as they strive to redeem the world from tyranny.
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General Pershing
Tobacco Outlook: 1918 Crop Promising in Hopkinsville
June 17 report notes the 1918 tobacco crop looks strong and 1917 stock sold at pleasing figures. Growers favor the heavy federal tax on tobacco, with no plan to cut acreage, while demand rises despite retailers doubling manufactured tobacco prices in many areas.
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Hopkinsville
Bellhops Run Bootlegging Ring Caught in Hotel Raid
Military police arrested Lawrence Williams and Arthur Bird, bellhops at a local hotel, after finding 1100 dollars on one of them. Officers entered the hotel and called for drinks, the bellhops supplied them, leading to arrests.
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Spartanburg
B.C
Lawrence Williams
Arthur Bird
Submarine attack near Virginian Capes described as large
Captain Thomas H. Collister of the British steamer Keemun reports a submarine about 300 feet long attacked 25 miles off the Virginian Capes. It bore north by west at seven miles, fired ten shells, and moved at about 12.1 knots before the encounter ended with the submarine apparently stopping at 11,000 yards.
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Washington
Keemun
Virginian
Capes
Thomas H. Collister
Navy Department
Collister
Department
Winter Quarter Shoal
President Authorized to Call All Draft Age Men
Unanimous approval by the military committee on the appropriation bill authorizes the president to call all men of draft age who can be trained and equipped for service. The provision, part of the pending bill, was approved today.
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Washington
Associated Press
House
Germans Order Back Two Divisions in Battle Line
German prisoners report two divisions en route to rest were suddenly sent back to the front with orders to hold back the Americans at any cost. The report notes the move followed the Chateau Thierry offensive and underscores renewed Allied pressure near the line.
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Pranch
Associated Press
Lnes
Chateau Thierry
Military conscientious objectors face prison terms
Washington June 17. Sentences ranging from eighteen months to twenty years have been imposed by courts martial on conscientious objectors who refused military service in two eastern training camps. Secretary Baker approved the sentences and favored sending men to their countries of choice after the war.
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Washington
Associated Press
Baker
Elks to Play Here Wednesday in War Savings Drive
Reno Lodge of Elks baseball team tour brings a 2 p.m. game at Elko High School grounds, following a parade lineup formed at 1 30 p.m. at the Bradley theatre. Admission uses thrift stamps, and local groups urged to close for the event. A stray Elks meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Reno Lodge of Elks
Elko
Bradley Theatre
Stray Elks
Curler & Castle
AIL Elks
Jengen
Wood reassigned from Western Dept to Camp Funston
The War Office revoked orders placing Major General Wood in command of the Western Department and reassigned him to command Camp Funston according to a press dispatch.
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Wood
Camp Funston
Washington
Associated Press
War Office
Western Department
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Piave Dine
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W. M. Weathers
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J. HM. McMullen
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Guy Harbin
Ke Music Co
C Harris
S.C. Shirley
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Shirley
Saliery
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J B. Gheen
Stoninger
Jan Byers
Cory Slew Kennedy
Scott Fleming
Atar
Dring Co
Me Combes
Engler
F M. Macy
Dellinger
Elko Patty
Ten Armatrong
Elke Lamoilie Power Co
J . Doughty
A . Derning
Educa J. A. Welar
Hewson Co
Franklin Peadre
Biko Water Co
Ted i Henderson
Henderson Bank of
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Yewell
Sunset Grocery Co
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Phin AL Lane
ELKS
Welch
Sunset Grocery
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