Note on Wilson's Britain policy prompts mixed U S reactions
Published selections show varied editorials from New Yorker Staats Zeitung New York Sun Boston Advertiser Baltimore American Cincinnati Volksblatt and others. They discuss President Wilson's note to Great Britain on neutral rights, its legal strength and late timing, and potential impact on Anglo American relations.
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St. Louis
Britain
United States
New York Sun
America
Boston
Great Britain
Baltimore
Americen
Grea
Washington Post
Robert Lansing
Cincinnati Volksblath
England
Cincinnati
Freie
Wilson
Downing Street
Mit
Submarine Buildup Near Salonika Signals New War Threat
Paris reports the German submarine fleet, a fledgling of advanced submarines, moving toward the Mediterranean. The U boat force is concentrating near the English coast, with fears of increased attacks before battleship fleets can counter. In New Jersey the Fay conspiracy defendants plead not guilty and seek top counsel as their case proceeds. A Liberty Bell special train carries Philadelphia dignitaries toward Philadelphia, with Elko residents hoping to glimpse the historic bell on its journey home.
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Unites Press
Paris
Salonika
Mediterranean
United
New York
Fay
New Jerseys
Western Pac
Philadelphia
Common Council of
Quaker City
Ogilvie
Salt Lake City
Gerleh
Elko
Water Company Gates Hearing Postponed In Elko
The public service commission hearing on the Gates water company case in Elko was postponed indefinitely due to illness of Commissioner Burline who was to preside. The postponement leaves the matter awaiting rescheduling and continued review by the commission.
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Gates
Public Service
Comemission
Elko
Burline
Bryan Eyes a Charge in Wilson Era Policy
New York and Nevada reports note Democratic leaders debate Bryan’s opposition to Wilson’s preparedness program. Many fear party unity against the program, while some Democrats push humanitarian grounds. Congressman Kitchen’s status remains a factor in patronage. A November 12 sale confirmation is set for lands owned by the Pacific Reclamation Co and the Metropolis Improvement Co.
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United Press
New York
Democratic
Peenett
Bryan
Wilson
Kitchen
Pacific Reclamation Co
Metropolis Improvement Co
Commissioners Proceedings And Bills Allowed In Regular Session
The board met in regular session with Chairman Isaac Griswold H J Jones and J G Gregory present. It revoked transferring 400 from the general fund to Buel school district for failure to levy taxes. Notices and bills were reviewed including inheritance tax appeal from Warren Williams estate and a $72 claim for street work. Numerous salaries and expenses were approved including urban and ward funds with detailed payments to county staff and prisoners.
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Isaac Griswold
H. J. Jones
J. G. Gregory
General Fund
Buel
Warren Williams
Carlin Town Governmen Fund
Vstessor
W. Wolf
Knemeyer
Cotant
P. Carville
Harris
Henry J. Jones
IL Keyser
C.H. Lewis
C. M. Lamon
M. H. Miller
J. HL McMuilien
Thez G. Nelson
Shirley
Sproule
Willis
Weathers
Chas HL Crane
Moody
Garranza Secures Oriental Backing After Visit
Col. P. M. Romero returned from the Orient and said China and Japan agreed to support the Carranga government. Two silk trains will move eastward from the coast via the Western Pacific, each train carrying ten cars.
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United Press
San Francisco
Col
P. M. Romero
Orient
China
Japan
Carranga
Western Pacific
Wilk
Portland arson ring leader pleads guilty
W Curri of Portland admits he heads an arson trust operating since 1934 and pleads guilty to arson charges. Confederates include Mordic Wy ex-fire department lieutenant Monty Akeysen former Oregon National Guardsman and his brother in law George Woolette.
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United Pres
Portland
Ore
Curri
Sanford Coast
Mordic
Monty Akeysen
Oregon National Guards
George Woolette
Passenger robbed on Nevada train near Montello
Mrs. Jos. D. Redding wife of a San Francisco attorney and chairman had $5,000 worth of jewels stolen from her aboard the Overland Limited while passing through eastern Nevada near Montello and Elko. Special detectives met the passenger in Sparks but no suspect identified.
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Overland Limited
Southern Pacific
Nevada
Montello
California
Jos. D. Redding
San Francisco
Bee Tren
Elko
Sparks
Serbians Making Good Get-Away
Serbian defenders, worn by five weeks of fighting, retreat into Montenegrin territory. Austro German forces lure them north, but Serbs damage the railroad before retreating, delaying German advances and forcing repairs.
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Berlin
Serbia
France Plans to Borrow Again Five Percent Loan for War
Paris reports cabinet intends to seek authority for a new five per cent loan to sustain the war. The bill would also levy a tax on industries benefiting from the war to finance the financing.
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France
United Press
Paris
Nuarce
Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Woman shoots her betrayer in court in Texas
Alma Morgan, holding a baby, approached Allen Godley accused of seduction and offered the child before shooting him in the neck. He was taken to a hospital and likely to die from the wound.
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Ed Press
Icana
Texas
Nova
Allen Godley
Alma Morgan
Death of Mrs Mae Jack Revered Tuscarora Resident
Cloud of gloom fell on Tuscarora as Mae Jack wife of John E Jack passed away. Born February 1366 in New Brunswick she lived in Ogden Utah then Tuscarora mining camp. Survived by husband two sons Edmond and Lenard and a daughter Theresa. Funeral in Tuscarora cemetery with Rev. Corcoran officiating and hymn Nearer My God to Thee sung.
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Tuscarora
Mra
Mae Jack
John BE
Jack Mre
Jack
Dwas
New Brounswick
Ogden
Utah
Woh. Coreu
Father Corcoran
Edmond
Lenard
Theresa
Democratic Sentiment for Wilson Dominates as Conventions Loom
In Washington on November 8 the political scene tilts toward Wilson for the Democrats while Republicans remain strictly neutral. Delegates will be chosen by primaries and caucuses with key contests in Indiana Minnesota New Hampshire North Dakota Michigan Wisconsin and more. The Democratic and Republican conventions are scheduled for June and later dates with primaries in many states shaping delegate slates.
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United Press
Washington
Philaddelphia
San Inesco
Seaboard
Citi Nad Chiesco
Dallas
Louls
Chicago
Buffalo
Omaha
delga/ Hone
Madama
Arka
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
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Texas
Indiana
Mareh
Minnesota
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minois
Iowa
Nebraska
Oregon
Massachusetts
Maryland
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
South Dakota
West Virginia
Alabama
Vermont
Winis
Wilson
Victor Murdock
Wichita
Kansas
Rochambeau Fire Extinguished At Sea
Captain Juham wirelessed that he extinguished a fire aboard the Rochambeau and is steaming to Bordeaux. All aboard are safe. the fire’s cause remains unknown.
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United Press
New York
Juham
Bordeau
Greece shifts away from Allies amid pro-German tilt
London reports Greece showing pro German leanings as calls grow alarmed that Greece may not remain neutral and could align with Bulgaria. French and British forces push north from Salonika into southern Serbia while allies reinforce at Salonika. Wm and Louis Short departed for San Francisco to attend the exposition.
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United Press
London
Greece
Callies
Bulgaria
Serbia
Salonika
Louis Short
San Francisco
Judge Ducker Leaves Elko for Upcoming Session
Judge Ducker will be compelled to leave Elko on Saturday for a court meeting in his district on Monday morning. The action may require bringing in Judge Taber or another judge to finish the session. He has earned praise for fairness and swift handling of cases, with strong legal knowledge.
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Aidke Ducker
Elko
Taber
Ducker
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