Americans Killed and Missing in French Front Clash
Washington reports three Americans killed and twelve missing or captured after a German raid on November 3 near a small French salient. Pershing notes American troops were cut off by heavy artillery and a barrage, with one German wounded taken prisoner. casualty details remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Twe
War Department
Ofdal
France
Thomas F. Enright
Pittsburg
James B. Gresham
Evansville
Indiana
Marie D. Hay
Gladden, Iowe
John Smith
Ludington
Mich
Charles J. Hopkins
Stanton
Pershing
Germans Cross To Right Bank Of Tagliamento News
Berlin reports Austro German forces crossed the middle Tagliamento river in northeastern Italy and have taken 6,000 prisoners. The announcement notes intensified pressure on the Italian left wing as armies advance westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tagliamento
War Office
Pinzano
Berlin
Taglamento
Italy
University Drives $3,000 for Y M C A Fund
The university completed a two day drive raising the $3,000 for the students friendship fund. A lecture at the university by Mr Bartholomew spurred donations from about 200 students and faculty working through financial sacrifice. Committee members include Miss Helena Schale Frank Harriman Elmer Knight Mise G Damm Tom O Conn or Harry Stephens and Miss Higgins with Professors Hartman Jones and Miss Mack representing the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew
Helena Schale
Frank Harriman
Elmer Knight
Mise G. Damm
Tom O'Connor
Harry Stephena
Misa Higgins
Hartman, Jones
Miss Mack
Plans for a Negro empire after the war
At a St. John African M. E. church sermon Rev. Dr. C. F. Chewizzle urged forming a nation for blacks in Africa after the war. He said the color nations would migrate to an African empire and cited about a million volunteers from Africa and other black regions. County commissioners approved a $35,000 emergency loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
C. F. Chewizzle
America
World
Africa
M. EB. Chueh
Lessons From The Front Inspire Caution In Patrols
Dark came again to offer a chance for troops to enter their own line and share in trench raiding. Officers fear the urge in young soldiers may overtake restraint, but hope lessons from patrol losses will curb daring and emphasize caution.
Elko Bids Adieu To Soldier Boys
The last Gret contingent from Elko county departs for military service on November 19 amid patriotic ceremonies at the courthouse. Judge Taber and Attorney McNamara praised the volunteers while the Elko band and high school cadet corps joined in honoring the service members. An honor roll lists dozens of men joining or en route to Reno and Goldfield, with a few transfers and three men failing to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko County
United States Army
Court House
E. J. Ll. Taber
J. M. McNamara
Cour
the &Ko
George Jensen
Elko
Nevada
Germany
James Vice
William Taylor Marinus Hansen
Reno
Harry John McGrannahan Alejandro Zuaze
Carl Hagenherd
Fred Ehlenfeld
Henry Perres Herbert Martin Bush
Dunamuir
James Edward Boyd
Guy A
Baroness Pete Paul Martinez Frank Thomas Anderson
Vittorio Brensan
James Parker Frank Carlton Grass
Alfredo Lucchesi Pri Niane Lopes Charles Ernest Hart
William C. Robertson Lee Jones
Dyson
Byers
Jesse Christopher Larsen
James J. Crosett
Ely
Chas
Cattle Dying of Rabies Reported on Reese River
Cattle dying of rabies on the Reese river are noted as four cows killed after rabid animal exposure near the Bell estate. Town visitors Revelule, Alex Donaldson, C Lauk, and A Sherman report Elko business activity while Montello residents tour Elko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Worthington
Upper
Reese River
Reylelle
Bell Estate
Alex Donaldson
C. ©. Lauk
A. Sherman
Montello
Elko
Haig Opens New Attack on Ypres Front
Signs of a renewed Haig offensive emerge as a German statement reports heavy bombardment from Houthol-Wood to the Ypres Comines canal. The action suggests forceful gunfire along the front from the North Sea to the French border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Haig
Belgium
Shooting at Mina leads to arrest of Greek laborer
Peter Panos, a Greek laborer, was arrested in Mina last week on charges of assault with intent to do bodily injury to John Krzas. Panos fired three shots at Krzas at close range inside the Markas butcher shop. Deputy Sheriff Jack Hammil took him into custody and he was bound over to district court with bail set at 2500, which he could not furnish. County Commissioner Fred C. Voight returned from White Pine county with a purchase of 298 head of yearling cattle and 175 head of cows and calves, including 125 cows and calves from Guy Laval and the rest from Adama & McGill. a fine lot of animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Panos
Mina
John Krzas
Panos
Krzas
Markas
Jack Hammil
Huering
Hawthorn Bulletin
Fred C. Voight
White Pine County
Guy. Laval
Adama & McGill
German Spies Blamed for Hay and Grain Farm Fire
Salt Lake City dispatch reports Taylorsville residents blame German agents for a late night blaze at Joseph F. Smith's Taylorsville farm. The fire destroyed 150 tons of hay 1000 bushels of grain four horses a large barn a granary and sheds amid a strong south wind and widespread sightings of suspicious strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
United States
Taylorsville
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
H. W. Matthews
Smith Ranch
Salt Lake
Jordania
You are the makers of the flag and its glory
In a surreal monologue the narrator claims each person shapes the flag by daily work from teachers in Ohio to mothers in Michigan and a boy in Georgia. The speaker praises laborers across states and roles as the true makers of national identity, emphasizing collective effort over single heroic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn K. Lane
Land Office
Flaganaker
United States
Congress
Play-maker
Idaho
Oklahoma
New York
Colorado
Miinols
Wyoming
Flagmaker
Mexico
Georgia
Alaska
Michigan
Ohio
Remeeter
Sam
Fire destroys ranch barn and horses in Utah region
Incendiary blaze gutted a ranch barn last summer killing four blooded horses. The blaze, aided by over 100 volunteers, consumed the barn and a ranch house later occupied by Mrs. Mary T Smith and her sons. Loss estimated at 11500 with hay grain and other assets burned or damaged. County official June Lindsey suspects arson and German spies may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T Smith
Smith
Salt Lac
June Lindsey
Taylorsville
Germans May Offer New Peace Plan Likely
In Copenhagen on November 5 it is believed Count Czernin, Austro Hungarian prime minister, will visit Berlin as a possible preliminary step toward a new peace offer by the Central powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Czernin
Berlin
Lamoille Forms Ninth Red Cross Auxiliary
Last Friday Mrs John Henderson organized a Lamoille Auxiliary for the Elko County Red Cross Chapter. The application lists M J Byers as chairman E S Lowers as treasurer Edythe McDermott as secretary and members M E Lamb J A Biegler K H Kennedy W J Hoyt James Myers John McKinney Ray Swick George Bowers Sr and Mrs George Bowers Sr. The Lamoille unit becomes the ninth auxiliary branch of the chapter, with thirteen other Red Cross members in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henderson
Lamoille
Biko
Red Cross
M. J. Byers
E. S. Lowers
Edythe McDermott
Secretari
M. E. Lamb
J. A. Biegler
K. H. Kennedy
W. J
Elko County
Famous Lander County Mining Property Sold
J. W. Getchell, a leading mining figure, in Battle Mountain with F. Oliver has completed a deal to acquire the Betty O'Neal and the Stella mining claims in Lewis canyon near Battle Mountain. The Tretty O'Neal four patented claims are noted as a silver mine of record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Getchell
Battle Mountain
F. Oliver
Mr. Getchell
Betty O'Neal
Stella
Lewis Canyon
Tretty O'Neal
Arnholds Visit From Huntington Valley Ranch
Mr and Mrs Max Arnhold arrive from their Huntington Valley ranch for a local social gathering and visit with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Arnhold
Huntington Valley
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World Film Corporation Presents
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Swift
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