Earthquake Opens Great Hole In Mountain Side
A Saturday night quake tore a huge oval pit into a mountainside near Sam Cook ranch on Spring Creek, fourteen miles southeast of Elko. The hole measures about 300 feet across and 20 feet deep, with uprooted trees and a boggy, gas-filled area surrounding it. Residents from Lamoille and Spring Creek visited the site while Mrs. Cook and a hired man were overcome by gas but later recovered. No scientific explanation or crater form has been given.
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Sam Cook
Spring Creek
Elko
Lee Harbin
Lamoille
Cook Place
Cook
Machinists Strike in Schenectady Over Workweek Compromise
Two thousand machinists, both organized and unorganized, at General Electric in Schenectady New York have struck. They demand an eight hour day and repudiate the company compromise of fifty-one and a half hours per week accepted by the Metal Trades Alliance grievance committee.
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Schenectady, N. Y
General Electric Company
Metal Trades Alliance
Defense program for half billion armor and ammo
The government will manufacture armor and ammunition under the half billion defense program. The administration expects Congress to act during the coming session. Financing of the naval program was discussed at a conference with the president, Daniels, and Chairman Padgett of the House naval committee.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Daniels
Padgett
House Naval Committee
Von Mackensen Goes to Serbian Frontier
United Press reports from Bucharest that Field Marshal von Mackensen with about 250000 troops has been withdrawn from the Russian front and arrived at the Serbian frontier to lead the Austro German drive toward Constantinople. He reportedly commands two thousand guns of all calibres.
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United Press
Bucharest
von MacKenson
Constantinople
Epocha
von Mackensen
Serbian Artillery Damages Landing Barges at Smedirivo Toland
Reports from Nish dated October 4 state Serbian artillery damaged landing barges attempting to land at Smedirivo Toland. The dispatch notes Allied operations and unnamed sources confirming the bombardment as part of ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Nish
Smedirivo Toland
Foreword on the Big Game Between Red Sox and Phillies
United Press correspondent George R Holmes weighs the World Series matchup noting near parity in infield ability between the Red Sox and Phillies. He cites batting and fielding averages around .260 and .960, discusses hidden factors like clutch performances, and mentions Hank Gowdy and other stars as unpredictable elements that can tilt the series.
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George R. Holmes
United Press
New York
Red Sox
Phillies
Fred Luderus
Jack Barry
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Frank Baker
Joe Bush
Hank Gowdy
Gowdy
Hope
Boston
Hank
Yank
Thers
Ned Box
Imany Thleve
Chief Bender
Braves
Philadelphia
Philly
Gubb
Cravath
Earthquake Shocks Across West. Elko Barely Damaged
A major quake struck Saturday night, clocks stopped at 10 55. The shock lasted 40 seconds and was felt from California to Utah and north to Boise. Elko reported frightened residents, but no structural damage. Train lines and water tanks rocked. Winnemucca windows shattered and plates rattled. Eleven distinct shocks recorded with aftershocks throughout the evening.
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California
Utah
Boise
Idaho
Wasatch
Elko
Down Town
Hotel Mayor
Commercial Hotel
Overland Hotel
Elko Hotel
Southern Pacific
Fifth Street
Agent Blair
Western Pacific
Palisade Canyon
Gerlach
Winnemucca
Ilke
Bulgaria Ignores Czar Ultimatum Clashes Loom in Balkans
London reports Russia expects action as Bulgaria ignores the 24 hour ultimatum to break with Austria Germany. Bulgarian forces mobilized 350000 strong await possible Greek entry, with 50000 on the Serbian frontier. Entry of Greece into the war remains uncertain.
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ED. L. Keen
United Press State
London
Russia
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
New York
Austria-Germany
Greece
Balkans
Athens
Serbia
President Wilson Seeks Seats for World Series Game
President Wilson wired from Washington on October 4 to request seats for the second World Series game in Philadelphia this Saturday. The note signifies high level interest as the series unfolds with the Phillies and Red Sox in contention.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Philadelphia
Bulgarian Premier Radoslavoff Justifies Mobilization
Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria tells United Press Serbia and Greece refusals to recognize Bulgaria’s rights in Macedonia forced mobilization. He says the move is not aggressive but to secure Bulgaria’s legitimate claims and independence by force if needed.
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Bulgaria
United Press
London
Premiier Radoslavoff
Serbia
Greece
Macedonia
Radoslavoff
France bars Bulgarian reservists from leaving territory
Vienna reports that Paris has forbidden Bulgarian reservists to depart France, restricting their movement amid ongoing tensions. The measure was broadcast from Vienna with no further details on enforcement or duration.
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Frec
Berlin
Vienna
France
Bulgaria Denies Rumors Of German Officers Aiding War Efforts
Sofia reported that a Bulgarian news agency issued a government denial of rumors that German officers have arrived in Bulgaria to oversee railway operations and command forces. The agency said the government has authorized the denial and dismissed the claims as unfounded.
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United Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Beloved Catherine Phillips passes away at Elko
Friends and family mourn Mrs. Catherine Phillips who died at 4 55 PM after a brief illness of pneumonia. Born in Tralee Ireland on June 29 1846 she immigrated to Nebraska before settling at Bullion and later Elko. Survived by seven children and several daughters and sons in Nevada and California. Funeral Mass at her late home and services follow with her daughter Sister Manuel arriving tomorrow.
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United Press
Catherine Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Tralee
Kerry
Ireland
Omaha
Joseph Phillips
Nevada
Bullion
Elko
John Hackward
Leonti
Ida
Boise City
A. B. Carden
Lamoille
Manuel
Lulu
Los Angeles
Nettie Philips
Arthur
William
Henry
John
Father Corcoran
Leontia
French Gain Hill West of Givenchy in Frontline Update
Berlin reports confirm French capture of the trench hill west of Givenchy. Other attacks were repulsed while Germans advanced with losses along fronts from Postawa to Smorgon. Aviators bombarded Chalons where the French rear guard assembles. Russians press heavy attacks from Viteleika to Rig with new ammunition supplies.
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United Press
Berlin
Givenchy
Loos
Vimy
Chalons
Viteleika
Postawa
Smorgon
French Progress North of Arras and Rebuffed German Attacks
Paris reports that France continues to gain ground north of Arras while German counter offensives near Champagne have been repulsed. Official statements claim progress in Giverchy Wood and occupation of cross roads near Bavarian Farm Hill 119, with heavy bombardment on both sides and repelled attacks north of Mesnil.
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Paris
Arras
Champagne
Giverchy Wood
Cross Roads
Bavarian Farm
Champaigne
Mesnil
East Auburn Miner Dies in Suspected Homicide
In East Auburn California on October 4 William Brown a mining proprietor was found dead in his cabin in the Applegate district. A bullet wounded his breast and no pistol was found. Authorities seek Jess Brown his alleged killer who was said to have threatened William recently and is not yet located.
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United Press
East Auburn
Calif
William Brown
Applegate District
Jess Brown
William
Jess
Bankers Guarantee Half Billion Loan
New York October 4. The half billion loan to the allies has been guaranteed. The books of the syndicate close at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. The Morgan offices announced that this means enough banks and big investors have applied to assure that the loan will be entirely taken up.
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United Press
New York
Morgan
Porter Charlton on Trial in Murder Case
Portor Charlton, on trial for the murder of his wife, is under the doctor's care in Como. The withdrawal of defense chief Cattapanas shocked Charlton. Legal experts give him two chances out of three for acquittal on insanity. The trial will last several days. Assessor Weathers returned from Carson City after attending the state board of assessors meeting and visited the San Francisco fair.
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United Press
Rome
Como
Porter Charlton
Cattapanas
Charlton
Weathers
Carson City
State Board of Assessors
San Francisco
Anglo French Army To Assist Greece In Macedonia
Athens reports Anglo French troops have landed near Salonika to aid Greece against Bulgarian attacks. The government has seized four railways to speed troop movements into Macedonia. Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction George B. Enderson, visiting from Tonopah, says the transfer to his new district is pleasant and agreeable after traveling by auto Saturday noon.
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United Press
Athens
Salonika
Greece
Macedonia
George BE. Enderson
Tonopah
Bulgaria Foresees Postwar Aid Pact With Germany
The report notes rumors that Bulgaria might secure a postwar settlement with Germany including ten million dollars monthly in aid. Officials caution that the plan remains speculative and subject to negotiations and broader wartime outcomes.
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