Nevada Governor aims to mobilize militia for service
Governor Boyle stated Nevada would be on the job if called, preparing a militia under the army reorganization act to a peace strength potentially surpassing 600 men. Adjutant General and Lt Governor summoned to Carson, university commandant offered to help organize the National Guard. Veterans and telegraph workers ready to enlist if hostilities arise.
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The
Independent
Nevada
Congress
War Department
Adj
Sullivan
Carson
Applewhite
Union
Elko
Torrey
Rough Riders
Joe C. Harris
Charles B. Henderson
George B. Russell
William Triplett
Wells Herald
Robert Skaggs
Wyoming
Signal Corps
Washington
Nevada Regiment
Regular Army
National Guard
W. J. Logan
Peace of the
Army
Philippines
Liiely
Leutenant
Lamberty
Western Pacific
Naylor
Southern Pacific
Yaquis and Mexicans May Attack Del Rio
A battalion of the Third Cavalry arrived at Del Rio to oppose 1500 Carranza troops. Reports say Yaquis Indians and Mexicans are forty miles south this afternoon en route to attack Del Rio. General Henry Green asked General Funston for guidance on the Coahuila governor's edict seizing 100,000 American livestock.
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San Antonio
Third Cavalry
del Rio
Carranza
Hery Green
Funston
Coahuila
Guns Frown On Fort Of Hostile Mexicans
Imperial Valley border tensions rise as 1200 Mexican troops near Mexicali threaten across the line. U.S. troops reinforce with field artillery ready. hundreds of Imperial Valley veterans offer to help, Gov. Johnson holds state troops in readiness, and ranch manager Walter Bowker mobilizes cowboys to deter an invasion.
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The
Imperial Valley
EL Centro
Cnline
Mexicali
Mexico
Calexico
Murray
Johnson
Walter Bowker
Otis-Chandler Ranch
Panhandling Pup Scotty Injured in Lone Star Village
In Bumble Texas Scotty the panhandling collie pup lies at a veterinary surgeon’s as residents and oil workers seek the person who wounded him after an alleged moodhing for a nickel. Since his return from nowhere months ago he has begged for nickels, shop and sample dishes from locals. The community hopes to identify the attacker to spare the beggar from further harm.
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Bumble
Tex
Scotty
Gar
Dove family visits before continuing to Southern California
T. W. Dove and his wife, with their two daughters from Tuscarora, visited here yesterday. Mrs. Dove and the daughters then continued on to Southern California to visit the exposition at Sam Diet.
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T. W. Dove
Tuscarora
France and England Back Wilson Diplomacy in Mexico
Paris reports semi official policy from France and England endorsing any U S action in Mexico. The Figaro lauds President Wilson for patience and efforts to preserve peace, while Echo de Paris criticizes Carranza for arrogance and hesitation to cooperate with American aims.
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Paris
France
England
Mexico
America
Wilson
The
Figaro
Echo de Paris
Carranza
Germany
Coyote Bites Man While Asleep Near Skelton
Victor Achabal, 34, a William Moore ranch hand about 60 miles from Skelton, was bitten by a suspected rabid coyote while sleeping in an open shed. He received first aid in Elko, then was sent to Reno for a critical rabies examination. the coyote escaped. Achabal is married with two brothers in the area.
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Victor Achabal
William Moore Ranch
Skelton
Elko
West
Spain
Mr. Achabal
President flatly refuses demand and warns Carranza
Washington reports two warnings from President Wilson and Secretary Lansing as U S forces brace for border action. Messages relay brutal casualties at the Cerralvo mine and Zapata bandit disruptions while Gen Funston mobilizes militia. Washington declares no change in U S stance and warns of grave consequences if Mexican authorities fail to act.
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Washington
Lansing
Brownsville
Matamoros
Cerralvo
Nueva Leon
Mexico
Funston
Rodgers
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Baker
Thomas
State Fair Grounds
Los Angeles
Wilson
Carranza
United States
Sams
White House
Warships Speed South Toward Mexican Ports
San Diego dispatch reports three Pacific Meet warships racing south to Western Mexican ports. The cruisers Denver Chattanooga and San Diego accelerate from their current positions toward the Gulf of California area.
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San Diego
Mexico
Denver
Chattanooga
Shirkers' Heads Small Hats sales rise in London
London hatters report a larger share of small hats sold, attributing it to the war. They claim shirkers' heads are smaller than those of men going to the front, and infer this implies smaller brains as well.
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London
Kennett Seeks Democratic Nomination for Supreme Court Clerk
William Kennett a popular Elko figure with roots in Indiana and Chicago aims for the clerkship of the supreme court. A former court reporter and later bookkeeper he and his wife Mrs. Kennett are active in local and state circles. He began in Salt Lake City with Utah Copper and moved to Elko after being appointed court reporter by Judge Taber.
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William Kennett
Elko
Supreme Court
Mr. Kennett
Indiana
Chicago
Kennett
Otte
Rebekah Degree of
Odd Fellows
van Metre
Elko Jr
Salt Lake City
Germans Renew Attacks On Great French Fort
Paris dispatch reports German forces renewed assaults on hill 821. German artillery bombarded Vaux wood Chapelle wood and Chattancourt as night actions continued with unsuccessful attempts.
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Paris
Vaux Wood
Chapille Wood
Chattancourt
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