Local Man May Be Candidate Congress
The Viodie Record reports Gilbert C. Ross Nevada state bank examiner and ex Lt. Governor will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress. Judge Peter Somers of Goldfield and Attorney Charles Henderson of Elko also among the names, with rumors of KE.BE Caine entering. The piece argues Elko County deserves representation and would back Caine if he runs.
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The
Viodie Record
Gilbert C. Ross
Nevada
Congress
Peter Somers
Goldfield
Charles B. Henderson
Elko
Caine
Commonwealth
Elko County
Newlands
French Flyers Win Distinctive Air Victories Over German Tanks
Paris reports from the front detail a series of air fights in which French flyers prevail. Taubes are downed near Belgium and near Rheims. Several taubes are forced to land behind lines and one captured in flames. The University of California defeats Nevada 81 to 6 in football. Senator Keddie leaves Fallon by auto for home.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Paris
Belgium
Rheims
Taubes
Champaigne
Germany catches more Serbians near Pristina trap
Berlin dispatches report that Bulgarian forces captured 9 500 Serbs 50 cannons and 22 machine guns as Germans approach Pristina from the northwest and Bulgarians advance from the southeast aiming to trap the remaining Serbians.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Berlin
Germany
Pristina
Elko Liquor Co Applies for Receiver in District Court
In district court this morning Elko Liquor Co applied for the appointment of a receiver. Sam Jacobsen, the heaviest creditor and stockholder, to act as receiver. The complaint alleges manager Manx Gussaroff has left for parts unknown and possibly Canada. Creditors list shows facilities fixed at 4433.27 with assets about a cone.
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Elke Liquor Company
Corporation
Sam Jacobsen
Manx Gussaroff
Canada
Madden on Trial for Perjury at Wells
The trial of J. M. Madden for alleged perjury from last June at Wells opened this morning during Dick Woods’s preliminary examination. Salt Lake City attorney Claude King defends Madden. Jurors selected include Gus Mitchell John McDermot J. Bachman Gee L Bachman E P Murphy E C Murphy Ben Trembath Lb M M Rockwell Daniel Thompson. Evidence began at 1 20 pm with the state expected to rest its case by evening.
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J. M. Madden
Wells
Dick Woods
Claude King
Salt Lake City
Gus Mitchell
John McDermot
J. Bachman
Gee
L. Bachman
E. P. Murphy
E. C. Murphy
Ben ‘Trembath
M. M. M. Rockwell
Daniel ‘Thompson
Indorses McAdoo Plan For Naval Auxiliary
Charles E. Falconer of Baltimore urges a government built naval auxiliary merchant fleet to meet national defense needs if private construction stalls. He supports American shipyards expanding capacity and leasing vessels to private operators, warns against La Follette Seamen Act, and calls for early congressional action to boost American shipping and create a naval auxiliary.
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Baltimore
Charles E. Falconer
Merchants and Manufacturers Association of
Naional
Congress
Greece Faces War Dilemma Over Allies and Teutons
Washington report outlines Greece's choice between the Teutons and the Allies as danger grows. Germany warns loss of ports and islands if Greece sides with Allies, while Roumania may also be forced to decide. Premier Skouloudis rumored to resign amid tensions. Sullivan case verdict: first degree murder with life term. defense contends innocence despite compelling circumstantial evidence. local officials praised for conducting a thorough, orderly trial.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Charg d' Affairs
Vouros
Greece
Teutons
Germany
Balkans
Roumania
Atens
Athens
Skouloudis
Great Britain
Large eagle trapped by baited trap near Palisade
A large eagle seized bait in a trap set for a coyote at Palisade. The trap jaw clamped shut, killing the eagle, but the owner found the bird alive and in custody. The captive eagle is being tamed with hopes it may learn hunting like falcons, becoming a valued asset for hunting parties.
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Palisade
England
England Getting Larger Army Rumors From Kitcheners Talks
Athens November 23 Rumors from Sir Douglas Haig talks suggest England will have four million men in spring and capacity to equip six million more Russians. One Judge Taber is expected home Sunday.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Athens
England
Judge Taber
Turkey Catch Delights Elko Youth Contest Draws Crowds
The Pioneer announces a four o'clock street contest where any boy under fifteen may catch a big turkey and keep it. With no entry cost, most Elko youths are expected to join in. The event is in front of the Pioneer tomorrow at four.
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Elko
Villista Soldiers Reach Jalisco in Pitiful Condition
Washington reports 2000 Villista soldiers under General Harras arrived at Jalisco from Western Durango in pitiful condition. Twelve died of starvation en route while attempting to join Zapata.
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Washington
State Department
Harras
Jalisco
Durango
Zapata
German Official Oversteps Bounds Trial Headlines
Assistant Federal Attorney Roger Wood accused Ambassador Boy Ed of riding rough shod over American neutrality and disregarding American and international law. He alleged funds were scattered nationwide for German military aims, including $600,000 sent to San Francisco and $1 to Philadelphia to buy shipping and supplies for German forces. The jury was completed by noon.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Roger Wood
Boy Ed
Wood
San Francisco
Philadelphia
American jockey Sloan arrested with French actress in London
Ted Sloan, a celebrated American jockey, was arrested in London with a noted French actress. They will be deported tonight. The charge alleges Sloan kept a gambling house prejudicial to soldiers. Authorities note gambling among troops has provoked action to curb it.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Ted Sloan
Ambassador Page
Sloan
The High Sigh in Chicago Secret Societies Rise
In Chicago after the Sunday closing law secret groups seek dispensations to avoid thirst. New orders form with humorous names such as Royl Sons of the Umphatluzums and the Imperial Order of the Sacred Camel, all sharing the inner circle password Here's How.
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Loop
Chicago
Asylum
Windy City
Royl Sons
Imperial Order of the Sacred Camel
Savhara Desert
Chicagro
British Empire Wealth Measured At 130 Billion Dollars
In a House of Commons speech, McKenna announced the empire’s wealth at 130 billion dollars and a yearly government income of 20 billion dollars, per Pac and Inn’l News Service from London on November 23.
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Pac
Inn'l News Service
London
House of Commons
McKenna
British Empire
Sella case verdict in murder in the second degree
The jury found Sella guilty of murder in the second degree at 12 46 Saturday. Sentencing is set for Wednesday November 24 at 430. Penalty ranges from ten years to life. The defense closed yesterday with post trial arguments ending after midnight. An appeal to the state supreme court is anticipated. Postmaster Harry Mayer reports influenza illness.
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Harland HH. Sullivan
M Woods
Ollie Baien
Bat Httle
Sella
Wineemucea
Supreme Court
Elko Hen Wins Third Prize at Major Poultry Show
A. D. Taber of Wells Fargo, a top local poultry exhibitor with over fifty ribbons, received word from San Francisco that the black Orpington hen he entered won third prize. The show is described as among the greatest in the United States with the finest birds. Taber’s pens are praised as among the best nationwide.
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A. D. Taber
Wells Fargo Company
San Francisco
United States
Taber
Tide Turns in Serbia at Prilep Front as Bulgars Retreat
The Serbian legation says the army has occupied positions on the Prilep front and is advancing toward Babuna pass while Bulgarian forces retreat. Dispatches from Constantinople report Turkish artillery victory as they repulse destroyers near the Dardanelles.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Athens
Prilep Front
Babuna Pass
Constantinople
Dardanelles
British Begin to Return Compliments
British reports indicate German dreadnought Margraf sunk by submarine in the Baltic Sea. The Margraf, among the largest German ships, was long and fed with a crew of London.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Copenhagen
Baltic Sea
Jimmy Britt Enlists as Recruit in Australian Army
Jimmy Britt former lightweight champion has enlisted in the Australian army bound for the front. His regiment is between Australia and Gallipoli in the Indian Ocean region. He went to Australia for a vaudeville contract but joined out of patriotism and now serves with the British army. Governor Spry at Salt Lake City office campaigns to rid Utah of LW Hillstrom, who was shot to death. the capitol, targeted by IT W Ws dynamite plot, remains intact.
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Elko County
Sullivan
Joseph McNamara
van Fleet
Messrs. McNamara
Pac
Int'l News Service
New York
Jimmy Britt
Australia
Gallipoli
Indian Ocean
Spry
Salt Lake
Utah
Allies Gain Point From Constantine
In a semi official announcement Greece shows disposition to guarantee safety and freedom of allied troop movement. It marks the first definite sign the Entente powers are gaining. Likely Greek shipping threats achieved this result as Serbians and British and French forces may retreat through Greece without interference.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Athens
Italian Fleet Bombards Bulgaria In World War I Note
London reports confirm Italian Mediterranean fleet bombarding Degeagatha Bulgaria as part of wartime actions. The dispatch notes that several officials feared slain remain at desks, and hints at impending military mobilization in the state authorities. Spry indicates a shift in plans with the IL. W. W. preparing to move.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
London
Degeagatha
Bulgaria
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Mr. Caine
University of California
Keddie
Fallon
Bradley
Opera House
Vitagraph
Selig
Elko Liquor CO
Indorses McAdoo
West
Toyle
Frank Hough
B.C. McClellan
Winnemuera
George P. Costigan
Sweetwater
Margaret Vertrees
Carlin
Margaret
Edith
Villas
Pac. and
Int! News Service
Harry Mayer
Serbia
Spry and
S. W
Constantine
R. B. Stewart
Lee
IL. W. W
National Guard
Sunset the Store
Fifth Street
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