British Forces Break Through German Lines Near Cambrai
British troops pressed forward in the Hindenburg line west of Moeuvres and seized an additional section of support trenches two thousand yards long south of Pronville. Fighting raged from Bourlon Wood to Fontaine Notre Dame as Germans entrenched houses with machine guns. The Cambrai area saw another British advance, pushing northwest through Fontaine Notre Dame, which had been captured earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Moeuvres
Pronville
Bourlon Wood
Cambrai
Fontaine Notre Dame
Utah Silver Men Request Nevada Delay in Action
Salt Lake City November 27. The Salt Lake chapter of the American Mining Congress urged Nevada producers to defer their Washington visit. A western states meeting was proposed for Salt Lake City in December with delegates from Idaho and eight other western states to discuss the silver question and the excess profits tax law. A three man Idaho committee was chosen to attend, and Nevada was asked to postpone its trip until after the Salt Lake gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Nevada
Washington
American Mining Congress
Rockey Mountains
California
Salt Lake
Idaho Mining Association
Idaho
Cub
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Oregon
Montana
Utah
Emmet D. Boyle
University students raise record subscription to YMCA fund
State university students and faculty subscribed 2026.90 to the YMCA friendship fund, aiming to reach 13000. The per capita rate stood at 11.20, with 700 dollars already sent to national headquarters and many expecting to raise the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det Caplin
Friendship Fund
YM. C. A
Russian Army Short of Bread on Northern Front
Reports received in Petrograd and transmitted from London say the Russian army on the northern front has had no bread for several days and only two or three days of army biscuits remain. Army delegates reportedly recommended withdrawal to avoid a general fight.
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London
Petrograd
No Present Advance in Fees for Forest Grazing
The secretary of agriculture announces no immediate rise in grazing fees for national forests and no change to one year permit regulations. He cites wartime conditions and the need to stock ranges safely, deferring further action while fees remain in force with minor forest-to-forest adjustments possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgriculure
Houston
American National Livestock Association
National Woodgrowers’ Association
Red Cross Donates Vast Sum To Relieve Starving Poles
The American Red Cross appropriates $200,000 for Poles starving under German lines. Funds are immediately available and to be paid in, aiding infants and children in threatened areas. The grant targets relief for the general population and vulnerable groups amid ongoing turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Poland
American Red Cross
Germans Repulsed New Bourlon Wood Counterattack
London reports the German assault against Allied positions in Bourlon Wood failed during the night. The front beyond Bourlon shows no notable action and weather is described as stormy and wet.
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London
War On
Bourlon Wood
W. M. Wiley Delivers a Splendid Address
W M Wiley of Metropolis spoke at the court house last night to a fair audience on his New York visit and war condition observations. He noted increased eastern public support, conservation efforts, and patriotic contributions by rich and poor alike, citing examples from major firms and the service flag symbolism across companies in New York City and beyond. The Elko audience regarded his address as one of the most interesting on war conditions delivered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wiley
Metropolis
Court House
New York
West
Fou
American Telephone and Telegraph
United States Rubber Company
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
American Tobacco Company
Keep on Knitting Say War Secretaries Keep on Knitting
Washington November 27. Secretaries Baker and Daniels urge American women to knit and provide comforts for soldiers and sailors through the Red Cross. They stress they do not want to discourage voluntary aid and thank women for patriotic work, requesting wide newspaper publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan ‘Wis and
Haker
Red Cross
War Council
Baker
Danivis
Red
Daniela
Poland Relief Drives Fund Allocations In 1918 Aid Plan
The Warsaw relief drive seeks 100000 dollars this month and another 100000 in December for the Warsaw Polish committee. Members include Pines Liu Bomirski, city president, and Archbishop Kakoweki. The Red Cross will supply food via Belgium precedents. Relief funds aim to prevent starvation and continue after January 1, 1918 if verified safe use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Germany
Infante
Ermat
Poland
Steamer Activene Torpedoed off Spain in World News
A dispatch from Corunna Spain reports the American steamer Activene was torpedoed last Sunday. Twenty one survivors arrived at Camarinas port while three lifeboats carrying the remaining crew are missing.
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Spain
London
Activene
Wsas
Corunna
Camarinas
Urged Not To Kill Immature Turkeys For Thanksgiving
The U S Food Administration issued a nationwide call to turkey breeders to avoid killing immature birds for Thanksgiving. Immature turkeys grow slowly then rapidly. marketing before full growth yields lower prices and can overstock markets. Do not kill hens under 8 pounds or toms under 12 pounds to prevent waste and price drops.
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United States Food Administration
Kim
Food Administration
Wof Priebe
The
Texas
Pokishoma
Poverty hid a fortune in a Reno hermit’s life
Emanuel Bowser lived fifteen years in a small Reno brick-yard cabin while quietly earning a fortune from stocks and securities worth over 30000. He died on Tuesday at 73, with two California brothers arriving to oversee funeral rites. He had three marriages, and his last wife died fifteen years earlier.
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Emanuel Bowser
Reno Pressed Brick Company
Reno Zette
Tie
Groesbeck & O'Drien
California
Reno
Bowser
Goldfield
Storks
Ile
Ohie
Serious Business for Marine to Joke on Deck
Washington November 27 A transport carrying US Marines to Europe left port as a bugler signaled good night with a premature surrender to a joke. The commanding officer found the scene serious and reprimanded the marines while forcing a Hooverizing routine.
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Washington
Europe
Two Americans Killed on Western Front in November duel
Washington dispatch reports two American soldiers killed and five wounded in an artillery duel with German forces on November 20. Killed were Private Harry Miller of Takoma, Oregon, and Private Risener of Reading, Pennsylvania. Wounded were Sgt. J. M. Poot of Hartwell Georgia, Sgt. Andrew Kungstren of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Private Harry Watkins of North Bend Oregon, Private Oscar F. Jones of Lucas, Ohio, and Private Lewill of Mont Jolley, New Jersey.
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Washington
Pershing
Harry Miller
Taker
Oregon
Risener
Geldartitert
Reading
Pennsylvania
Jul M. Poot
Hartwell
Georgia
Andrew Knngstren
Fort Sul
Oklahoma
Harry Watkins
North Bend
Oscar FL Jones
Lucas
Olive Lewill
Mont Jolly
New
Grammar School Notes Highlights of Holiday Week Program
A Potetritent program for a local grammar school features multiple student performances. Recitations songs dances and readings involve students from first through fifth grades with and without notes. Glen Miter returns after five weeks as pupils mourn his absence and the week ends with a Wednesday school closing for a holiday entertainment.
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Amy Yomas
Abigail Ilien
Joe Wheler
Glenny
Lew Birer
Ruth Lincoln
Irade Boye
Frances Leberski
Zee Geisinger
Teeltion
Joe Cool Indian Sone
Boye
Jelen Conley
Kone Solo
Recwmond Giberes
Ruth Streeter
Sones
Boyer
Irlee Cook
Jack Munters
Catherine West
Beene Parker
Prod Cantwell
Sone
Robert Ernst
Dack Hillsberey
Sony
Bearthrede
Tiane Sele
Laur Garetiy Irion
Alger Jacade
Selo
Torace Wrigett Sane
Rvte
Tin Ddl
Jackson
Giriss Sane
Roses Minuet
Paleni
Hive
Edwin Byrne
Etella Mors
Lew Childeenm
Glen Miter
Sehiat
Glen
Sehoat
Italian Line Holding Firm in Face of Austro German Assault
Heavily reinforced Austro German forces estimated at twenty divisions press Italian defenses in heavy combat. Official Rome dispatches report large enemy losses with six divisions worn down between the Viave and Drenta rivers.
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Washington
Rome
Viave
Drenta
Activities of Elko Co Red Cross Chapter
The Elko County Red Cross Chapter requests 250 pairs of pajamas for the boys at the front. Mrs John Menderson chairs the workroom, offering home sewing for those who cannot work in the room. Knitting can begin with the yarn already received, and members are urged to hustle to meet the deadline.
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Elm County
Red Cross
John Menderson
Iit
Mr. Wiley
New York
W York
J.C Doughty
Rules for Proper Living in a Fragmentary Prose Quotation
A truncated, period style excerpt outlines virtues for daily conduct. It emphasizes kindness benevolence cheer gentleness improvement fidelity and doing good. The text reads as a moral exhortation on living with virtue and social harmony.
German Officers Serve On Advisory Board In Petrograd
Information from Petrograd says several German staff officers arrived in Petrograd and are acting in an advisory capacity to Bolshevik premier Nicolai Lenine. The report, dated London November 27, notes the unusual arrival and possible influence on Soviet leadership.
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London
Petrograd
Nicolai Lenine
Sparks Teachers Face Possible Army Duty
W J Wilson a Sparks high school Spanish and history teacher left for Fort Leavenworth to train for a commission after a telegram eligibility notice. His wife remains at Sparks teaching domestic science. The draft and pending commissions worry the school board about more teachers being called. Chester Brennan chemistry professor recently returned from Elko appears on the draft list near the end.
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W. J. Wilson
Sparks
Fort Leavenworth
Army
Wilson
National Army
Chester Brennan
Elko
Bandits Rob Paymaster of Thirty Five Thousand
Five bandits attacked the Huebner Brewery company paymaster last night and got away with $35,000, according to a report received by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Huebner Brewery Company
Women Militant Prisoners Released After Hunger Strike
Twenty two members of the Woman's Party militants held in a District of Columbia jail were suddenly freed this afternoon after a hunger strike.
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Washington
Woman's Party
District of Columbia
High School Cadets Parade in New Uniforms and Drill
The High School Cadets debut new uniforms with a striking appearance and improved drill. A competitive examination selected aspirants for key positions as the corps prepares for statewide practice and organization of three Nevada companies.
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Walleiere
Ollie Crimpman
Thoraday
Jeneon
Nevada
Winnemices
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Hindenburg
World Film Corporation Presents
Robert Warwick and
Gale Kane
W. M. Wiley
Elko CO. Red Cross Chapter
Lenine
Teutons
Delmonty Preserves
Far
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
Elita High School
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