Allies plan for Serbian liberty in Balkans
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Asquith suggested the allies may abandon the Gallipoli push to aid Serbia. He warned against Serbia falling to Austria Hungary and Germany and affirmed allied unity to safeguard Serbian independence in the Balkans.
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United Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Dardanelles
Serbia
Belgium
Germany
War Department
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Asquith May Dull Hold On
In the House of Commons premier Asquith argued for conscription by mutual consent and stated he would not surrender his burden while retaining confidence of the sovereign and the house. Also noted is Lassen Peak's ongoing eruption and related local alarm in Hat Creek Valley as observed from Redding. Baby arrivals for Mr and Mrs Sam OConnell are reported, and the Southern Pacific ends its second sections of Trains 19 and 1, signaling reduced travel.
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United Pre
London
Eng
House of Commons
Asquith
Lassen Peak
Hat Creek Valley
Redding
Villa Defeat at Agua Prieta Routs Forces in Battle
Villa forces were badly defeated by Carranza troops at Agua Prieta. The main army retreated at sunrise leaving about 400 wounded. Barbed wire defences hindered Villa guns while Yaqui auxiliaries arrived too late to reverse the rout. General Funston arrived to command American troops.
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United Press
Douglas, Ariz
Villa
Carranza
Agua Prieta
Funston
A Pair of Sixes Promises Lively Night of Comedy
The New York company led by Oscar Figman presents Edward Peple's comedy A Pair of Sixes directed by H. H. Frazee for a one night engagement on Friday November 5. The plot follows two rival pill makers whose feud leads to a poker game verdict that reshapes their business and romance with a queen of hearts ultimately winning over a pair of sixes. Also noted is Samuel Gompers traveling through Elko to San Francisco for a Labor conference, a long-time figure in unionism.
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Edward Peple
H. H. Frazee
New York
Oscar Figman
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Elko
Western Pacific
San Francisco
Labors
Elko Bids Royal Welcome To Teachers Of The County
The Independent welcomes visiting teachers to Elko as they attend lectures at the high school and share methods for improving education. The piece praises teachers, notes their impact on national citizenship, and wishes productive sessions and strong future ties with the town.
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Elko
Nevada
United States
Fire in Western Pacific round-house at Elko
Last night a small blaze in the Western Pacific round-house at Elko was thought to be oil waste catching fire. It burned briefly but did not threaten serious damage and the Elko fire department was not summoned. A special correspondent reports Carlin, west of Elko, experienced a heavy 40 second earthquake with no rotary motion and little damage. New York voters will decide on a new constitution. key changes include governor centered government, short ballots, simplified courts, state debt bonds, unified tax, home rule for cities, and salary increases for governor and legislators. The barge canal appropriation of 27 million dollars is also on the ballot.
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Western Pacific
Elko
Carlin
New York
United Pre
Albany
State Board
Greater
A Word to the Unwise Not Enough Noted Opinion Voice
A fragmented rant questions press opinions and juror reactions. The speaker mocks restriction on newspaper commentary, arguing a free press should not seek consent before voicing views. The tone is combative about liberty and journalistic independence.
First antimony ore shipped from Elko County
Jack Yore and No OW Chaffer shipped about a ton of antimony ore from their mine fourteen miles east of Tuscarora. The ore runs sixty percent antimony and would net about $147 a ton at current prices, cited as the first such shipment from Elko County. Mining men call the Yore Chatter property highly promising in the county.
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Jack Yore
No Ow, Chaffer
Tuscarora
Sir Bays
Elko County
Marshal Grays Grand Son Burned In Hot Mud Near Imlay
The one year old son of U S Marshal A R Gray was brought to Carson City with severe burns on arms and legs after stepping into hot mud from a spring near Imlay Nevada He is under Dr Jarrett care and reported doing nicely Firefighters rushed to Elk Cafe to extinguish a fire but lost a new nozzle valued as essential to town safety Chief Van Valkenburg ends with appeal for its return Also G H Eppard and wife of Moberly Missouri relatives of D McElroy of Elko visited but could not stay long
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Marshal Gray
Erent Gray
U.S
A. R. Gray
Imlay
Jarrett
Carson News
Van
van Valkenburg
Vanin
G. H. Eppard
Moberly
Migsouri
D. McElroy
Eiko
Elko
Bad Serbian news worries London on Monastir fate
London hears alarming Serbian update from Athens about Monastir possibly fallen to Bulgarians. The city near Greek Albanian borders is key to Serbian lines, with fears of south army division and retreat to Albania to rally remnants with Adriatic aid. Berlin reports may offer new hope amid bleak outlook. SECTION HANDS LEAVING: Western Pacific cuts track section staff as winter schedule begins. some workers are foreign nationals. Miss Eldridge goes on vacation. Mrs L Fike temporarily in charge. Eldridge may return after break.
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United Pro London
Athens
Monastir
Montemecro
Albania
Adriatic
Berlin
Kavala
Aegean Sea
Salonika
Western Pacific
Track
Postal Telegraph Company
Miss Eldridge
L. Fike
The
Postal
Elko County Teachers Institute Meets at High School
The Elko County Institute joins the First District Institute in a morning session at Elko County High School with over one hundred attendees. Dr. G F James’s talk on Elements of Culture draws particular interest. tomorrow’s program includes lectures on rural school economics and Smith Lever Act extension, with a public invitation extended.
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Elko County Institute
Elko County
J. EB. Bray
Lst
A. W. Hendrick
University of Nevada
George Francis James
Department of Education
Charles A. Norcroxs
Smith-Lever Fund
Agnes BE. Howe
San Jose
State Normal
Norma J. Dayik
National Department Home Economics
Mabel S. Millikan
L. Lowe
G. F. James
Elementa of Culture
Economic Organization of the
Mian
Agnes B. Howe
Charles A. Norcrosa
W .D
Mason
Agnes Howe
Aura
J. BE. Wer
Misa M. Lae
Norma Davin
Sameth and
Brown
Firat
Nicholson's Fate in Jurys Hands Tonight
Willis Nicholson's murder trial at White Rock moves toward jury submission as defense rests and attorneys argue jury instructions. Castle contends Hogan died in self defense amid disputed reputation and testimony shaping the case.
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Nicholson
Willis Nicholson
John Hogan
White Rock
Curt
Castle
Hogan
Dispute Over Oeaman's Bill At San Francisco Examinations
In San Francisco the government service began seamen examinations with hopes of filling positions to avoid sailing short handed. The new law requires ship owners to provide trained seamen, ensuring safety at sea as inspectors assess competence. Enos J Woodward and wife from Jack Creek, newly married in Buffalo, are registered at the Mayer Hotel on their way home.
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United Press
San Francisco
Pacific Steamship Co
Enos J. Woodward
Jaci Creek
Mayer Hotel
Buffalo
New York
Jack Crews
Whispers of Peace Reported Without Confirmation
Rumors from official sources suggest steps toward a peace pact, with Lucerne named as the meeting site. Swiss socialist papers claim Von Beulow the former German chancellor will attend, along with other representatives from the belligerent powers, though confirmation is not yet established.
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United Press
Zurich
Switzerland
Lucerne
von Beulow
Greeks Fire At Retreating French Troops In Serbia
Berlin reports Greece attitude in doubt as Greeks fire on French troops retreating from Bulgarians in Serbia. Austro German forces announce capture of Cacak and Bojadejert in Serbia about seventy miles south of Belgrade.
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United Press
Berlin
Serbia
Cacak
Bojadejert
Belgrade
Lansing Busy with Protests in Arabic and Lusitania Talks
Ambassador Bernstorf met Secretary Lansing in Washington for the first time since the Arabic case began. They discussed the Arabic and Lusitania disputes but formal negotiations will not start for days. Lansing said he would not be ready to present Arabic claims soon and sent a note to London seeking an explanation of a Halifax seizure and promising a vigorous protest.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Ammissador Bernstorf
Lansing
Ambassador Page
London
Halifax
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Oeaman
Jone
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