Officials probe leak on US warships voyage
Washington May 26 An official investigation begins to determine whether the leak about the U S destroyers sailing to the war zone originated on this side of the Atlantic or in England German spies in Berlin allegedly learned of the departure four days before ships left port Admiral Sims reports the German admiralty knew of the vessels move and arrival port giving them time to mine their path
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Germans Lose Ground Despite Fierce Attacks
Associated Press reports in late May that German forces failed to regain terrain north of the Chemin des Dames and in the Crauonne sector. French gains were noted around Mont Carmet, while British in Arras region improved slightly on the Scarpe’s right bank. Italien progress cited as Russians advance east of Boscomale with 22,919 prisoners from May 11 to yesterday.
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Food price fixing data presented to Attorney General
George Anderson and Robert W. Childs, special assistants to the Attorney General, report to AG Gregory on indictments possible in high cost of living probe. Anderson leads the investigation. Childs handles grain and produce markets in Chicago. They discussed findings with Todd and the Attorney General, outlining cases tied to the food situation.
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Peace Wins Many Trophies In Southern California Shoot
Chief Dispatcher W S Peace of the Western Pacific Harbor won three diamond trophies and a silver carving set at a Venice California trap shooting event. He scored 195 of 200 on the third day, 46 of 100 on the second day, and tied 195 on the first day. He placed high over in the 30 birds shoot with only three misses and is to depart tonight for San Jose.
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Food shortage rumors meet calm official assurances
Reports claim hysteria over food shortage, but officials say starvation is unlikely and enough food exists. High prices are blamed on distribution issues. If presidents authority to direct freight shipments is granted, distribution should improve and inflation ease.
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Peru Strikers Challenge Authorities Near Lima
Serious disorders followed a workers strike at Cerro de Paseo, about 160 miles northeast of Lima. Troops have been deployed to restore order amid the unrest.
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Notice on unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor to officers
Notice states it is unlawful to sell intoxicating liquor to any officer or soldier in uniform. Violators are subject to prosecution per the Elko County Sheriff.
Tornado Ravages South Kansas Counties Kill 30
South central Kansas reels from a spring tornado that struck two counties, killing 30. Andale, a village under 300 people, reports sixteen dead, with nine fatalities in the northeast Sedgwick area and two near Newton. Injured total about fifty.
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City of Elko orgs new mayor and board meet
The newly elected mayor and board of supervisors in Elko met to organize. All attended except Supervisor Lytton, detained due to impassable roads. Mayer named police chief, Williams finance and revenue supervisor, Brennen public property supervisor, Taber elected city clerk with $5,000 bond, Percy fire driver at $100 monthly, Van Volkenberg supervisor inspector at $700 monthly. Regular monthly meetings set for the third day each month.
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For Sale 1916 Overland With HOTT Engine
Auction style notice offers a 1916 Overland with HOTT engine in good as new condition. Includes two extra tires and two extra tubes. Inquire at the office Ady.
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Senate War Tax Bill Changes Reported
Washington May 26 Senate finance committee adopted a new compromise removing five percent manufacturing tax on automobiles and replacing it with a motor vehicle license tax to be set. The income tax section includes the two percent national tax and sur-tax on incomes over forty thousand dollars. Conferees also agreed on a new censorship compromise amid the espionage bill, significantly modifying the prior plan to allow publication under certain restricted rules.
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AALL IN READINESS FOR REGISTRATION
Sheriff Harris completed appointing and swearing in official registrars for the upcoming selective draft on June 5. He toured the county to recruit volunteers, reporting broad willingness to serve, and lists registrars by precinct across numerous towns and hamlets.
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Jack Creek
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Burden of Success on United States
Washington May 26 Maj Gen Lershing will lead the first expeditionary force to Europe and endorsed aiding the destitute French rehabilitation. He said the people are lax not grasping the gravity of the war and that editorials and platform talk have not yet impressed the duty on the nation. He added he had just come from Texas where...
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Texas
Rallying War Effort Talk at Bradley for US Unity
A speaker questions complacency amid war and urges men to join a movement to support families of the fallen. He stresses that US entry could be decisive and calls for collective action to win. The note also advertises tonight’s showing of The House of the Golden Window at Bradley.
Liberty Loan Bonds to Sell in Installments
Washington May 26 federal reserve banks implement plan to issue ten dollar memorandum certificates allowing small buyers to pay Liberty Loan bonds in installments securing scale of purchase and enabling gradual payment.
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Enter the Overall Girl in the West
Denver May 26 A local machine shop employs girls as operators of electrically driven machinery. Six hired, rising by six weekly to sixty. They wear overalls with caps, have a separate room and forewoman, a large lunch room, and receive the same wages as men for the same work.
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German airship raid on southeast England kills many
London reports 16 German airships raided southeast England yesterday. Official tally lists 76 dead and 174 injured as bombs fell on Dover Folkestone and nearby towns amid crowded streets. Three planes shot down by shore batteries. Major raid described as the boldest yet on Great Britain with extensive property destruction.
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Dr Rowe Offered Treasury Post
Washington May 26 Dr L B Rowe secretary of the international highway commission and Penn professor has been offered the job as assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of the customs department. At the Bradley tonight the House IL-Ady.
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