British Capture German Submarine In North Sea
London reports that British forces have captured a German super submarine in the North Sea and imprisoned its crew. The advance follows claims of reduced German submarine activity as English tech and intelligence, including clocklike devices, aid anti submarine efforts. Washington dispatches note a French envoy met President Wilson amid peace speculation. Paris and Berlin propaganda claim shifts around Nish and the Dardanelles as Allied and Central powers press their fronts.
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London
Eng
North Sea
Litte
United Pre
Paris
Nish
Vrania
Piret
Krajeevac
Serbia
Kragujevac
Morava
Berlin
Souchez
Nenaburg
Melukisiki
von Linsingen
Daartorysk
Athens
Tehesni
Asia Minor
Tues
Dardanell
Rabid Coyote Appears At Klein er Ranch West Of Elko
A rabid coyote approached the Kleiner ranch ten miles west of Elko and behaved as if blind, colliding with objects and passing through chickens. It did not bite or foam at the mouth, and was shot after moving away from the house. Mrs Campbell of Skelton had been visiting Elko before returning home.
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Kleiner Ranch
Elko
Interesting Session at Teachers Institute
A teachers' institute session featured Miss Agnes E. Howe on The Economic Organization of the Rural School and Chas A Norcross on Agricultural Extension Under the Smith Lever Act. Mrs M B Millikan taught penmanship. Afternoon programme opened by Mrs W D Mason with applause, followed by talks by Howe, Weir, Lee, and Davis. Evening folk dancing by Misses Sameth and Brown at the grammar school. Ex-Postmaster Doughty departs for a short vacation, noting a younger look without the office.
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Teachers’ Institute
Agnes E. Howe
Miss Howe
Chas. A. Norcross
Howe
Weir
Miss Lee
Davis
Sameth
Brown
Quoting a Wayward Teacher Tale of Duty and Doubt
A speaker recalls being a school teacher for two weeks and quitting after trustees asked what was wrong. He jokes that teaching is demanding, praising teachers as paragons of wisdom and virtue, while noting the roughness of the job and his short tenure. The text mixes satire with nostalgic nostalgia for the teaching profession.
New Cabinet of France Hopeful Faces Paris Speech
Premier Brian addressed the house of deputies in his first speech since appointment, adopting a hopeful tone. He pledged France would not end the war until victory is in sight, and Parisians view him as the man of the hour capable of handling all aspects of the crisis.
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United Pre
Paris
Brian
House of Deputies
France
Woman Fights Cougar to Save Child Near Taholah Wash
Mrs Bruckh Bruskard defending her baby from a mountain lion on a trail 30 miles from Aberdeen Washington used a iron pipe to foil the attack. The infant clutched to her neck as the cougar ripped her clothing, but she forced the animal to flee and returned home in a state of hysteria. The report comes from the Daily Independent.
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B. Bruckh
Taholah
Wash
Aberdeen
Nicholson Acquitted Defeats Hogan Killing at White Rock
Willis Nicholson was found not guilty in the White Rock killing case after a jury trial ending at 7:20 p.m. The verdict shifted from initial acquittal support to unanimous, with prosecutors praised for a thorough case and defense by Cartle highlighted as his first criminal trial. In a separate dispatch from Douglas, Ariz, Villa’s scattered remnants of the army faced hunger and pursuit after the Agua Prieta battle, while Villa himself reappeared to rally his troops and renew the attack.
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Willis Nicholson
John Hogan
White Rock
Nicholson
United Press
Douglas
Ariz
Villa
Agua Prieta
Agua, Prieta
Naco
Carranza
State Department
Washington
Mexico
Ohip Aground On Western Coast
United Press reports the steamer Clara grounded off Coos Bay near Marshfield Oregon on November 3. Eight bodies have been recovered and seven others are feared dead. The vessel rests quietly with no signs of breaking up.
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United Pre- Marshfield
Ore
Coos Bay
Pittman Helps Jarbidge Miners Secure Lower Timber Prices
Senator Pittman secured a halving of stumpage charges for Jarbidge mine operators after consulting with Forester Graves. A 1915 Forest Service letter explains timber pricing policies, noting a misapprehension and confirming adjusted stumpage rates for sawtimber in Nevada forests.
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Pinman
S. Graves
Forester
Mr. Graves
United Ates
Department OF Agriculture
Forest Service
Washington
Key Pittman
United States Senate
Senator Pittman
National Forest
Jarbidge
New
Oxden
National Forest Timber
Bluster Consolidated Mine
National Forests
Ogden
Nevada
Duscher Trial Opens as Hale Seeks Fast Verdict
The Duscher murder case opens in Elko with attorney Harold Hale for the defense. A jury was quickly seated and the trial is expected to finish soon. Duscher is accused of shooting Constable Zundell of Montello on April 28 after being ordered out of town. The report also notes the birth of Frida Kleiner’s baby boy to Joe Currey as a light moment in Elko county. Both mother and child are reported well.
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O. J. Duscher
Harold P. Hale
Duscher
Zundell
Montello
Elko County
Frita Kleiner
Joe Currey
Friz
Joe
Kleiner
Willard Chooses March 20 Round Bout in New Orleans
Jess Willard the world heavyweight champion and manager Tom Jones agreed with local promoters Dominick Tortorich and Tommy Burns to sign for a 20 round defense in New Orleans the first week of March. Opponent to be selected by promoters by December 10. likely Frank Moran Fred Fulton or Jim Coffey.
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Jess Willard
Tom Jones
Dominick Tortorich
Tommy Burns
Willard
Kintle
New Orleans
Tortorich
Frank Moran
Fred Fulton
Jim Coffey
Forester Graves Proposes Fair Forest Fees for Local Areas
In a formal note the Bluster Consolidated Mines Company proposes a price of $2.00 per foot for forest access. Forester WH B Graves expresses support for ensuring National Forests meet local needs with generous and fair terms.
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Bluster Consolidated Mines Company
Graves
Elections Update Shows Democrats Hold in Key States
Washington reports mixed emotions as election results deliver Democratic wins in Maryland and Kentucky while Maryland and Kentucky swing Democratic. A White House statement is anticipated. In Congress, Republicans gain only one seat, W. S. Bennett of New York, in a district once held by a Democrat. San Francisco coverage notes aviation court martial tempers as Lieut Col Reber seeks all aviators for border service and pilots caution about Curtis planes described as death traps by Captain Dodd. General Funston orders pilots to abstain from flying amid faulty equipment concerns.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
Maryland
Kentucky
White House
Congress
W.S. Bennett
New York
Unitec Press
San Francisco
Goodier
Army
Samuel Reber
Army Aviation Corps
Dodd
Curtis
Funston
Popular rodeo figure leaves Elko after three day visit
M Biccane foreman for the 5 Bar outfit of Lee Nevada departed for home after three days in Elko where he delivered beef cattle for shipment. Al Crane, a rider known for sensational rides at Rodeo and other events, shook hands with friends and noted the town’s quiet after Rodeo time. Charley Crane bought a new Overland limousine for his auto rent service.
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M Biccane
Cate
Bar Ontfit
Lee
Nevada
Elko
Charley Crane
Stockraisers Suffer In Dry Season Driving Cattle
A. A. Agee drove 800 head from Clover Valley to Rock Creek for winter feeding and planned another drive of equal size soon. Dry conditions have left regional range poor, with ranchers shipping droves south for winter. The ONeils also move cattle from Sun Creek and upper Salmon toward winter grounds near Buhl Idaho. Contact Minera Advertise In the Wally Indepera.
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A. Agee
Clover Valley
Rock Creek
O'Neils
Sun Creek
Buhl
Idaho
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Doughty
Bond
Marie Caro
Marcus
reNees
Bratley
Rous
Elko County High School
Sip
Tha Daily Independent
Hogan
Cartle
Agua
Prieta
Ohip
Pittman
Fritz Kleiner
Sterling Creamery
Sunset Grogery Company
Fifth Street
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