Germans Sink British Transport Transylvania in Mediterranean
The British transport Transylvania, a 14 000 ton Anchor Line steamship in service since 1915, was torpedoed by a German submarine on May 4 in the Mediterranean off the French coast. Survivors were taken to Savona, Italy, and received aid from local and Red Cross personnel.
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London
Transylvania
Admiralty
Italy
New York
Mediterranean
Savons
Caplin
Brewell
Fine
Registration Procedures Clarified by Adjutant General
A Washington wire states under the conscript act section 6 the president designates sheriffs postmasters or mail agents to administer oath to registrars. The Provost Marshal directs that when multiple registration places exist in a precinct the place be lettered before the serial number to prevent duplicate numbers on records.
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Adjutant Generals Office
Washington
F C Broil Appointed Field Engineer
Reno announces F C Broil formerly of Virginia City has been appointed field engineer in the state engineer’s office by State Engineer Seruehons. Broil takes charge of four sections of the state in a position of responsibility. He is described as eminently well qualified by experience and ability.
French repulse German counterattacks with heavy losses
Paris May 24 The German counter attacks near Vauclere plateau were repulsed last night with heavy losses to the attacking force. Since the first of May the Prance have taken 8600 German prisoners in this district.
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Paris
Vauclere
Det
Prene
Dismissal of Case Against Taylor and Pitt
The Humboldt Lovelock irrigation company officers John G. Taylor and W. Pitt faced a state case in district court. They were initially convicted and fined after a November complaint but were later found not guilty and the case dismissed on appeal.
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John G. Taylor
Pitt
Lovelock
Humboldt-Lovelock Irrigation
Compani
Messrs. Taylor and
Tit
Justion Copley
Inlay
Tral
Himboldt
Strike vote taken on the Espee labor conflict
Four brotherhoods vote on a strike after years of grievances with the Espee company. Representatives and officials have failed to converge despite recent conferences. voting period may end by June 1 and could affect the mine and related matters.
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Mhern Pacific
Mink and File
Hithersehen Sparks
Partial Suffrage For Ohio Women
One million Ohio women win partial vote for presidential electors after a law signed February 21 by Governor Cox entered a 90 day referendum. The measure, introduced by Rep James A Reynolds, passed the legislature and awaits final approval as Ohio becomes the fourth state to grant partial suffrage.
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Tete Althoweh
Cox
Authentir Glete
James A. Raynold
Chevehend
Senate
I. SY
Ohio
Hinels
North Daekota
Indiana
Rich ore find shocks Manhattan mint mustang property
A major gold discovery at Mustang near Manhattan promises rich yield. An 18 inch vein shows free gold with experts predicting settlement in the hundreds per fan, following a 165 foot depth mine sighting reported Sunday morning.
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Manhattan
Mustang
Samuel Chaserey
Te Ovex
German Raid On Baltic Sea Reported In Copenhagen Dispatch
Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports pronounced German activity and violent cannonading on the Baltic Sea Tuesday night. Houses on the Southern Danish Islands trembled from the shocks, with a naval engagement said to have occurred though unconfirmed.
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London
Baltic Sea
Cenrail
Copenhagen
Legend of the Juarez valley birds at San Unt park
In a Mexican plaza near a mission church hundreds of black bleached birds gather each evening. Folklore says ancestors were saved from famine when a priest shared his grain store, and locals chant a prayer for the priest’s soul in memory of the birds’ survival.
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Olt
Juarez Valley
Plaza de Paz
Pers
Inorita
San Unt
Evert
What's in a Name Selective Army and the Term Conscription
The piece contrasts terms used to describe mandatory military enrollment. It notes the shift away from conscription words toward euphemisms like selective service and SeTPeTiVe sens fen while explaining that Webster defines conscription as compulsory enrollment for military service and highlights the historical term conscript fathers in ancient Rome.
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Hans
Aris
Rome
Indians to be registered for army draft in Nevada district
Colonel Derrington of the Indian service reports to the Interior department that all Indians in his district are subject to registration for the draft. Nevada and parts of Arizona Oregon and California contain about 10000 Indians with roughly 1 percent in the draft age group. Registration falls to the county sheriff as is done for white men.
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Derrington
Indian Service
Alliees
Reno
Interior Department
Gvernment
United States
Colonel Dorrington
Nevada
Arizona
Oregon
California
Mule Gmore
Chase
de Mike
Diae Falls
Bank Robbers Meet With Death In Otsego Style Heist
Bank robbers attempting to loot the First State Bank in a town called Tuseateme Qukhind were shot by the bank’s cashier. Three were killed or mortally wounded with others dying as authorities reported.
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Ardmore
First State Bank
House Where Lincoln Wed Near Destruction
The famed Lincoln and Nancy Hanks marriage site in Springfield faces demolition for a State Centennial building project. The old brick two story house, set back from the street, recalls the Lincoln Doug las courtship and Civil War era gatherings.
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Springfield
Abramn Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
State Centennial
Gether
Ymour
Minos
Hawaii Raising Record Drops in Garden Contest
The Honolulu report notes Hawaiian children harvest and sell vegetables amid warm climate advantages. Prizes of 25, 15, and 5 dollars for top home and school garden entries across districts Ka Maui Molokai Lanai Hawaii West Hawaii, totaling thirty six prizes.
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United States
Paradise Islands
Maui
Motokai
Lanai
Bae Hawaii
West Hawai
Arrival of Japanese naval craft in the Mediterranean
London reports a sizable flow of Japanese naval craft entering the Mediterranean to cooperate with allied forces, seen as part of broader wartime naval cooperation. The House of Commons discusses these developments as part of the naval strategy.
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Japan
Mediterranean
London
Cnst
Wits
Tadashi
House of Commons
Moyer Seeks End to Jerome Mine Strike Tonight
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers official Maye er hopes to avert a strike at United Verdi mines in Jerome Arizona. A union representative arrived for talks with miners and the company as officials seek a peaceful resolution.
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Moyer
Denver
Mig
Mayeer
International Union Mines, Mil and Smelter Workers
United Verdi
Jerome
Arizona
Priee
Jereme
Inereiee
Would Make Idleness In War A Crime
Springfield May ft dt WH a crime to show symptom of hook worn if a bill to be introduced by Senator Dian Jap of Champiion TD becomes law. The CID provides that all able men in Illinois ages nineteen to fifty nine join the army or go to jail. Dr Lagan returned from Folia with For Rouke of Western Pacific fireman, ill with acute appendicitis. The hospital report says patient improving.
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Springfield
Dian Jap
Champiion
CID
Mlinois
Lagan
Por Folia
For
Rouke
Western Preifie
Railront Hospital
Mr Peace Wins Diamond Trophy in California Trap Shoot
Western Pacific chief dispatcher Mr Peace visited Venice and San Diego for trap shoots. He scored 195 of 200 on Monday March 1. He previously won the Pacific Coast championship and is regarded as a top trip and field shot in the West. Italian forces and Austro Hungarian troops moved toward the sea with 9000 prisoners after advancing near Castagnavizza and Jamaino with forts east of Pletrarossa.
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Peace
Western Pacific
Castaki
Imnovizan
Castagnavizza
Canale Road
Boscomalo
Jamaino
Pletrarossa
Submarine Sinks French Liner Fontay in April Attack
Reports indicate the French liner Fontay was torpedoed on April 18 by a submarine near Salonika. Seven thousand tons displacement were aboard bound for Mar filles tema Salonika with red and white markings. Casualties and exact numbers remain unconfirmed as replacement officers take crewing duties.
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Varis
Ally
Fontay
Fred
Salonika
Italian Offensive Enters Second Stage
The Associated Press reports the Italian offensive advanced to a second stage with a new push led by commanders Poweri Gorrie and Maurice. The first day of the drive resulted in the capture of three thousand prisoners.
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London
Jemeltetas
Pweri Gorrie
Maurice
Associated Press
High heels worse than submarines say Illinois lawmaker
May 24. Wom berled shoes are said to threaten the nation more than German submarines, claims Kirby of Peters burg Illinois. He pushes a bill to curb heel height to one and three quarters inches. The measure was revised after initial defeat and sent back to committee amid lively debate.
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Gernin
Dames
Kirby
Petersburg
Ulinois Pesembly
Lewman
First Texas Wheat Harvest Begins Near Port Worth
The first Texas wheat was cut near Port Worth on May 24 as binders started in a field of about a hundred acres. Officials estimate an average yield of six to eight bushels per acre from the early harvest.
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Port Worth
Texas
Great Britain Raided by Zeppelins in Overnight Attack
An official statement says four to five hostile airships crossed the eastern English shore shortly before midnight. Four penetrated inland, dropping bombs in country districts. one man was killed in a Norfolk village. The damage is believed negligible as fog and clouds hindered pursuit.
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Ondon
Norfolk
Johnson Seeks Democratic Nomination for Secretary of State
Clyde P. Johnson, auditor of Esmeralda County and delegate from Goldfield to the state convention, declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. He plans to visit Lovelock, Winnemucca, Wells, Elko and nearby towns to promote his bid.
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Clyde P. Johnson
Rero
Esmeralda
Goldfield Aerle
Ules
Carson
Lovelock
Winnemucca
Wells
Elko
Carson Appent
YMCA Leaders Backed by Elko Soldier Fund Call
Major General John O'Ryan praised YMCA leadership as essential to military morale and discipline. Elko’s local committee, led by Chas. Henderson, J A. McBride, and others, reports strong support for the war fund drive. Citizens and school staff alike pledged donations to aid the Young Men's Christian Association in financing soldiers.
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John O'Ryan
New York
Association
America Ia
Young Men's Christian Association
Chas. B. Hendorson
J A. McBride
B. F. Curter
Geo. Jensen
Robt. Hesson
Elko
Chas
D. Henderson
Nevada
For Sale 1916 Overland with 1917 Engine Bargain
Cash sale advertised for a 1916 Overland car fitted with a 1917 engine. Comes with two extra tires and two extra tubes. A likely cash bargain available. Inquire at this office.
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Jood Ae
Ady
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