LaFollette Defends Policy in Three Hour Senate Speech
In Washington on October 6 LaFollette spoke for three hours in the Senate addressing critics of his war stance. He accused the war party of lies and intimidation and cited Lincoln, Clay, Webster, and Sumner to defend Congress’s right to challenge government policy.
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Washington
Congress
Senata
LaFollette
Pri
Lincoln
Clay
Webster
Sumner
Concreas
Hoover calls nationwide food conservation drive
Herbert Hoover acting as Federal Food Administrator urges a nationwide food conservation drive October 21 through 28 to enroll households hotels and dealers in voluntary measures to save and substitute commodities. He stresses the war effort defense of allies and duty of citizens to eat wisely without waste and asks churches schools and organizations to assist in the crusade. A separate district court filing cites a divorce case with a $400 claimed fee for attorneys.
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Herbert Hoover
Gand
Europe
Food Administration For Conservation
Germans Gain on Hill 344 in Verdun Front
Chicago Triumphs 2 to 1 in World Series opener as crowds line up for seats. The article notes wartime action around Verdun near Hill 344 with German footholds contested and driven back by French positions.
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Teutons
Giants
Paris
Verdun
War Office
County Board Concludes Labors and Plans Loan
The county commissioners adjourned at noon with little business. They ordered removal of the pest house near the new high school and approved a $35,000 county loan due to spring flood damage that washed out 24 bridges. Notices will be published. Two liquor board members to investigate Wendover saloons with travel expenses paid by the county.
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Board of County Commissioners
New County High School
Voight
John McComb
Carville
Morrie & Beese
Wendover
C. C. Lanck
Liquor Board
Ferber
Catholic Bazaar Promises Yuletide Bargains and Fun
The Catholic Bazaar invites shoppers to the Mayer hotel ballroom basement for gift finds on December 25 26 and 27. Expect culinary temptations and vegetables and meats on display with heat ready, lively music and games for children. Proceeds support church efforts.
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Mayer Hotel
Many Grow Wealthy in Wyoming Oil Boom
Casper Wyoming October 6 Oil fever grips the town as investors from across the United States and abroad flood into hotel lobbies. Brokers promote deals in the Ble Muddy and Salt Creek fields as operators push rapid development in a surge of new companies.
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Pexne
Heide
Oklahoma
Nowvas
Casper
Wyoming
Lest Parker
Parker
Sarker
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Big Muddy
Arapahoes
Jam Fuoshonor
United States
Pine Suneagent
Indiana
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Owen
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Grase Creek
Sbik Bayin
Wat
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Muddy
Salt Creek
Entire City Bids Farewell to Departing Soldiers
Elko residents gathered at the courthouse to honor the third group of men called to defend the nation. About 1,200 Elko county men were drafted with over 200 already serving. the community expressed strong patriotism and wished the soldiers God speed, with an honor roll listing many named individuals and transfers to other boards and states.
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Elko
United States
Grant
Joseph Taylor
William Hunt
Sabine Fernandes
Frank Joseph Mark Jesse Marion Short
John Brady
Daniel H. Drinen, Jr
Everett Daniel Whipple George Earl Arnhold
Harry Barnum
Polly George McCain Edger
Ray Munsee
Wellington Weil
and Blaine
Leslie Wines
Frank McColler
Harry Steven Menagh
William Oscar Burch
Raymond S. Parus
You
Wilson Praises Congress and War Effort
President Wilson lauds the congressional session noting the army and navy are adequately equipped and the government remains effective. He asserts the nation’s will and purpose are faithfully expressed. The British front reports shallow Allied advances in Flanders as forces adjust defenses.
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Washington
Wilson
Child Falls From Window at CommercialHotel
An eighteen month old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Davis, fell from a second story window of the Commercial hotel about six o'clock, landing on his head on the cement sidewalk. He survived the fall with a skull fracture and severe brain concussion. Doctors and family express hope for recovery, while the mother grieves.
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Claude Davis
Commercial Hotel
U. S. Destroyers Overcome U-Boat in Atlantic Fight
October 6 report: American destroyers engaged a German submarine in European waters. The submarine was destroyed by depth charges.
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Navy Department
Three Die in Quarrel Near Montgomery
In LaPino Alabama twenty five miles south of Montgomery a fight over a hiring dispute left three dead and three wounded when white and black factions clashed. Police reported the出 incident as a violent confrontation with persistent gunfire.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gina
Lapino
Alabama
No Dance At Bradley Opera House Tonight
The Bradley Opera House cancels tonight due to weather and poor dance attendance. No public performance or event will be held as scheduled.
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Bradley Oper House
Mieht Aily
Largest appropriation measure signed by president
The president signed an urgent appropriation of 7 758 121 000 for war purposes, the largest in history. Mr and Mrs S B Bleroth and two daughters are visiting from the northern part of the county.
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Wapfhington
S. B. Bleroth
Subcommittee Named To Probe La Follette Speech
Washington October 6 The senate privileges and elections committee appoints a bipartisan subcommittee led by VPomerene Ohio to investigate La Follette's St Paul speech with Walsh Montana James Kentucky Fall New Mexico and Dillingham Vermont. The panel will meet Monday.
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Washington
Vpomerene
Ohio
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
LaFollette
St. Paul
Walsh
Montana
James
Kentucky
New Mexico
Dillingham
Vermont
Patrol Foundered on Foreign Seas
Washington Oct 6 An American patrol ship foundered in European waters on the morning of October 4 while on duty. It was an auxiliary ship and the navy department has had no information as to the cause of the loss.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wool Market Signals Firm Activity In San Francisco
Wool market in San Francisco reports a firm and active week with little change in values. Strong demand keeps good volume moving across all grades while Reno racing meet film reels from Pathe are screened at Bradley Opera House tonight featuring Elko residents. H A Agee from Wells is in town.
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San Francisco
Crimsins and Veiree Co
Reno
Bradley Opers House
Pathe
Elko
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