British Victory at Ypres Line Prompts Historic Gain
The British army drives deep into German positions east and north east of Ypres in a dawn assault. Reported gains extend from near the Ypres Stadon railroad to the Ypres Menin railway with depths claimed up to twenty five hundred yards and beyond the Passchendaele network. In Washington a House committee begins Heflin charge investigations with two reporters testifying about alleged pro German and peace at any price members of Congress.
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France
Belgium
Ypres
Caldron
Ypres Stadon
Ypres Menin
Passchenda Oe
Washington
Helin
Heflin
Confereas
Farewell to the Soldier Boys as They Prepare for Departure
Soldiers from the county gather in town to depart tomorrow for American Lake Washington. They are described as fine young men from the cavalry, eager to serve, loyal to the flag, and proud of their duty. The crowd shares solemn and hopeful reflections on courage and sacrifice.
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Rune
Oscar Griswold
Ruby Valley
Sin ‘Lente
Enamimar Sehool
Washington
Lincoln
Webster Wiegon
Pateiota
Tvant
American Lake
Gatune
Mey Hive
Bates
Herve
Weil
Fl Sean Women Drink in Saloons on Elkwe Wharf
The Leouidel city mouthpiece reports women from Fl Sean consuming alcohol at saloons along the Elkwe quay. The notice notes concerns about behavior and public decency linked to the saloon district.
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Fl Sean
Elkwe
High School Boys Buy New Uniforms
The high school boys plan to purchase regular uniforms, with delivery in about three weeks. The article notes a pending payment plan or fund effort to cover the cost, though details are unclear.
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Nere
Ao Tellifary Tall
Elven
War tax to take $150000 from Nevada in ten days
William A. Kelley estimates Nevada will pay about 150000 in taxes under the new war tax law within ten days. Retailers face heavy levies on whiskey tobacco cigars and wines with inventories due to be filed and taxes collected strictly.
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William A. Kelley
United States Internal Revenue
Reno
Nevada
Nerchandisers
Kelley
United States Internal Revenue Office
Kelly
San Francsco
Mall
Nevada Seeks Liberal Interpretation of Federal Road Aid
Senator Pittman and Congressman Roberts urge broad federal road aid use in Nevada to maximize the $76 million appropriation for state highways. Nevada’s five year plan shows 1916 funding at $64,298,260 with later years totaling about $821,001.50. Federal, state, and county cost sharing is outlined, with the federal government covering half the road cost up to $20,000 per mile and the rest split between counties and state.
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Roberts
Pittman
Secretary of Agriculture
Leberal
Nevada
State Department of Highways
Washington
Rowle Ie
Newaudir Fe
Secretary of Mericulture
Lisenenem
Coyote Upsets Western Pacific Train on Speeding Speeder
Trainmaster Peter Connelly of the Western Pacific was injured when a coyote ran onto a four wheel speeder two miles west of Deewawe and caused it to overturn at about twenty five miles per hour. He sustained head and body bruises but was able to move about. the animal’s rabies status is unknown. Engineers report coyotes acting strangely recently with multiple collisions with trains between here and Wells.
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Peter Connelly
Western Pacific
Connelly
Mr. Connelly
Tie
Engineer Make
Wells
High School History Club Meets at Mins Alice Hrennar Home
The High School History club plans its first term meeting at the home of Mins Alice Hrennar tomorrow night. Members new and old will unite to make plans for the coming year.
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Mins Alice Hrennar
Liberty bond drive urged by Mrs Wilson Fredricks
Mrs Wilson Fredricks of Denver asks readers to fight or contribute and support the front line boys with a gift at the home of her sister Mrs Ao L McQuinty.
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Liberty Bond
Mra. Wilson Fredricks
Denver
Slater
Mra
McQinty
Inquiry into LaFollette Gage Begs Formal Probe
Ashington Oct 5 The privileges and election committee ordered a formal preliminary inquiry into the alleged disloyal speech of LaFollette given before a non partisan league at St Paul a fortnight ago A five member subcommittee was appointed to judge the speech and its statements The December session committee declined to investigate charges against Stone Delegates loyal to La Follette from California Sacramento Get state federation labor men endorsed La Follette and urged his right to express views of the intelligent minority expressing confidence in his integrity and loyalty as a true American citizen
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Ashington
LaFollette
St. Paul
la Follette
Stone
Acramento
Get
State Federation Labor Convenion
Trial of Ben Kuhl Nears End in Elko County Case
The Ben Kuhl murder trial over the December fifth killing of Fred Searcey nears verdict. Seventeen court days, high costs, and a large witness roster mark the proceedings. Palm print evidence is highlighted as a Nevada first.
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Ben Kuhl
Fred Searcey
Iorris
Carville
Caine
Cantwell
Elko County
Nevada
Moths Show Subtle Wing Motion at Rest
A moth exhibits a curious wing movement developed over centuries, keeping a constant gentle fanning motion while at rest or crawling across leaves and plants, creating the illusion of a tiny head hovering in damp air.
Excitement builds for World Series opener in Chicago
Oct 5 Chicago fans flood bleacher lines as Setl teams prepare for the world baseball championship series. Cicotte likely to start for locals against Schupp of New York with box seats selling for 65 to 75 dollars amid fair weather forecasted and high interest.
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Chicago
Cicotte
Wit
Chenge
I Dolhir
Buck Snelson’s racer shines in Salt Lake City races
A telegraph last night said Buck Snelson’s midget led the second Salt Lake City race before crashing through the fence but injuring no one. Two days earlier the car won two events. Racing gear was added after the incident and the vehicle was described as faster than before. The county board met with Commissioners Voight and Gregory present while Chairman Jones, recovering in San Francisco, hoped to attend next meeting. County claims were reviewed and a city-county conference planned. John S. Winter of White Rock visited Elk.
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Buck Snelson
Salt Lake City
Board of County Commissioners
Voight
Gregory
Jones
St. Francis Hospital
San Francisco
Insurance bill to be acted on in final form
Washington reports the soldiers and sailors insurance bill is ready for final action after conferees settled on a plan that preserves the senate amendment restoring general and lieutenant general grades. Also notes mining man Henry Catlin in Elko and family movements of Robert Catlin and Mrs. Alvin McFarlane.
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Washington
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Senate
House
Henry Catlin
Elko
Gureka
Robert Catlin
New Jersey
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Coyote
Lafollette Gage
Muite
Fate
London
Yecerdiy
Tench
Gouzeaucourt
John S. Winter
White Rock
Alvin McFarlane
Goldfield
A. B. Onions
Fifth Street
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