War developments on Macedonian front and Balkan advance
Associated Press reports June 18 that after Constantine's abdication British withdrawal east of the Struma river and reconnoitering by Entente forces near Vadar mark the eastern end of the front. The action is seen as crucial for a successful Allied push in the Balkans and Serbia. In London officials also confirm British retreat from some northern French positions while core fronts remain held.
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British Vessels Suffered Since February in Submarine Toll
Washington reports from official figures show that German submarines have torpedoed 322 British ships over 1,600 tons and 135 ships of smaller tonnage since February 17. Also noted: Mr and Mrs H J Murrish left for Lovelock in a Buick with Carrie Keith, after a 221 mile ten hour trip.
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Lovelock
Mixa Carrie Keith
Murrish
Elko County urged to fund Red Cross drive now
A public appeal from Elko Red Cross and county officials urges immediate nationwide scale support for the American Red Cross. The message stresses government status, leadership roles, and the need for broad local donations, citing figures and prominent backers to prompt timely giving this week. The note calls on all residents, especially the well off, to contribute to aid sick and wounded in wartime.
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Elko Bar Association
Red Cross
BE. J. L. Taber
Construction of Cantonments Must Be Expedited
Washington reports that unless developments hurry construction work on the cantonments for the training of the new national army the first increment of 600,000 troops will not be in training by September and may not be for nearly six weeks longer.
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Washington
National Army
Contracts Let For Ten More Steel Merchant Vessels
Washington June 18 contracts were announced for ten more steel merchant vessels and twenty five more wooden vessels increasing the fleet to be built. They will be constructed under government program and will add to merchant marine capacity.
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Washington
Maxim Gorky Quits Politics for Culture Work
Maxim Gorky the noted author and economist announces he will abandon politics to devote himself to cultural and artistic questions aiding the reconstruction of Russian affairs in Petrograd this June.
Food bill up in both houses
Washington reports the debate on the government food control bill began in both houses of Congress this morning with a goal to pass by July 1. Administration leaders push for swift action and passage.
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Congress
Boyle Delvers Splendid Address at Court House
Governor Boyle spoke at the court house detailing wartime facts from a Washington governors conference. He cited Germany’s two year potential duration due to coal and food resources, and highlighted railroad control and a national defense council of leaders. The Red Cross appeal closed the meeting, urging rapid funding for the National Red Cross drive June 18 to 26.
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National Red Cross
County High School Builds Dormitory Contract Awarded
The County High School Board awarded the building contract to George Armstrong and Fred Muller of Oakland for 106 053 dollars. Construction will begin within fifteen days and finish in about two hundred days.
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A. W. Hesson
W. L. Englert
J. Hf. Cazier
George Armstrong
Fred Muller
Oakland
Red Cross Appeal Demands Help For Wounded Soldiers
A wartime appeal describes a French soldier wounded in action and enduring thirst fever and delirium as he is treated by Red Cross units. The message urges readers to donate to Elko county’s Red Cross drive and raise ten thousand dollars to support wounded troops.
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Paris
Elko County
Revenue Collector Scott Removed Over Shortage in San Francisco
Washington June 18 Joseph J Scott collector of internal revenue of the first California district at San Francisco has been removed by direction of the president under indictment for a shortage on his accounts.
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Washington
Joseph J. Scott
Internal Revenue
First California District
San Francisco
Fire wipes out Riepetown. $100,000 loss reported
Riepetown nearly destroyed by a major blaze at 6:15 last night. One building remains on main street as flames gutted the town center. Loss estimated at $100,000 with no insurance. Fire began in the Alpha hotel run by Frank Morris, likely sparked by an overturned acetylene lamp. Strong winds fanned the fire.
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White Pine News
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American Aviators Killed In France Crash Near Storks Camp
Paris reports Benny Woodworth of San Francisco chief of the ambulance service killed in a crash near the Storks camp while Lincoln Chaikoff of New York was seriously wounded. They were performing evolutions from 750 feet when the craft plunged after attempting a nose dive. The accident follows from a reporting Paris Herald account and occurred en route from headquarters squad to the Champagne front.
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Lincoln Chatkoff
New York
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Paris Herald
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JAPANINE FLOTILLA SIDES WITH SINKING U BOAT
London reports a German submarine likely sunk by Japanese warships in the Mediterranean after an encounter on June 12. The official notice confirms the engagement and possible loss, while details remain limited. Nearby, N P Nelson of Elko visited Carson City for annual O O F encampment events and local sightseeing Thursday evening.
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Oil and coal urged for navy by Secretary Daniels
Washington June 18 Secretary Daniels ordered coal and oil producers to supply large quantities for the army and navy at prices to be fixed later by the president after the Federal Trade Commission sets fair prices. The navy is estimated to need 2 250 000 tons of coal and 50 000 000 barrels of oil under congressional authority.
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