German Gains Reported In Every Quarter War Update
United Press reports Berlin Oct 25 announcing repulsed French attacks near Tabure north of Mesnil with French forces routed after fierce assaults. Von Mindenburg says German lines repulsed Russian attacks southwest of Riza and inflicted losses. German dispatches claim Teutonic armies occupy upland Northwest of Ub between Drenoyagtva and Mirkovac and reach Dazarevac on the Rebrovo line.
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United Press
Berlin
Tabure
Mesnil
von Mindenburg
Riza
Servia
Drenoyagtva
Mirkovac
Dazarevac
Rebrovo
Billy Sunday Has Good Graft From Omaha Revival
Evange list Billy Sunday, after five Omaha revival meetings, has received a total of $19,425, averaging nearly $4,000 per meeting. About 47,000 people attended yesterday and thousands sought the altar. Sunday heads home to Winona to rest, with plans to open his next companion at Syracuse next Sunday.
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United Press
Omaha
Nebraska
Billy Sunday
Winona
Syracuse
Carranza asks for a conference as Lind invited
Reports from Bemidji Minnesota state General Carranza has wired John Lind to attend a conference on the Mexican border, signaling possible resolution of the Mexican turmoil. The Colorado liner Mallory Harbor is afire off Cape Romaine. crew abandoned ship as damage mounted, rescue and tug assistance underway to save the bulk and cargo.
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United Press
Bemidia
Minnesota
Carranza
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Lind
United Pass
Washington, D.C
Mallory
Iner
Colorado
Cape Romaine
Charleston
South Carolina
CLAIM BULGARIANS SHOW GREAT CRUELTY
Paris reports Salonika dispatches describing alleged Bulgarian cruelties against Serbs as they conquer territory. Both sides reportedly refuse quarters and fight with deep hatred. Bulgarians are accused of slaughtering noncombatants including women and children. The ongoing conflict may end with large civilian casualties if battles push the Bulgarians backward and French and Serbian forces advance into Bulgaria.
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Paris
Salonika
Bulgaria
French Capture North Hill 169
United Press report states French forces captured the second line on North Hill near Mesnil after heavy bombardment and a fierce infantry assault. French troops reportedly inflicted heavy losses and took 200 prisoners. John Taylor of Lovelock, a leading stockman and rancher, spent Saturday night in Elko to oversee Elko county interests.
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United Preas
North Hill
Mesnil
John Taylor
Lovelock
Elko
Elko County
Elko Normal School Gains Praise for Rural Teaching Talk
Edith Brown, new head of the Elko Normal School, drew praise at the Ely Teachers Institute for a rural school organization talk. Her three talks during the gathering highlighted the value of Elko Normal in guiding local teachers toward strengthened rural education.
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Edith Brown
Ely
Elko Normal
Brown
Elko Normal School
Elio
Myra
Mikodo
French Troops Defeat Bulgars in Twenty Hour Battle
Advices from Satanitin report French troops defeat Bulgarians after a twenty hour clash from Ondove to Krivilak. Bulgars retire from Rabrove as French forces occupy the area, per United Press dispatch from Athens dated October 2.
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United Press
Athens
Satanitn
Ondove
Krivilak
Rabrove
Germans Show Determination In Danubian Campaign
London reports Austro German armies pressing a Danube front surge toward the Molgrade Constantinople railroad and the Morava River. Allies maintain secrecy but preparations suggest an imminent push to stem Peotonic invasion as press dispatches anticipate renewed combat.
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United Press
London
Danile
Danube
Molgrade
Constantinople
Morava
Peterro Guilty of Manslaughter Verdict Reached
The jury found Telesfero Peterro guilty of manslaughter on a Saturday. The vote on the first ballot was one for murder in the second degree and eleven for manslaughter, with a unanimous second ballot. Sentencing will place him in state prison for one to ten years.
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Telesfero Peterro
Rennehks
Erie
Peterro
Stele
Aunt Sally Tucker Laid To Rest At Tucker Station
The funeral of Mrs. Rober Tucker, known as Aunt Sally, was held at Tucker's Station with Rev. Gardner delivering a trib ute. Born Sarah Ann Penrod in Springfield Helinvis on December 24 1851 she moved to Elko County in 1878 later aiding a pioneer family while running a ranch and Tucker's station. She died October Bird after four days of pneumonia leaving a husband a sister three brothers an adopted son and many friends who recall her charity hospitality and kind heart.
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Rober Pucker
Tuckers Station
God's Acre
Elko
GN. Gardner
Sarah Ann Penrod
Springfeld
Helinvis
Elko County
Iolland Mountain
Gold Creek
Kobert ‘Tucker
Teyier Can
Wuchat Creek
Tucker
Teeker
Arta G. Sharp
Vallejo
Alleh Penrod
Santa Anna
Alex Penrod
Oregon
James Penrod
Elmer Penrod
Jas. Penrod
Lly
Foreigners Plan to Destroy Plants Arrests Postponed
Pay and Schulz were arrested on suspicion of plotting to destroy munition plants and wipe out steamships flying allied flags. Their arraignment in Weehawken was postponed to allow a fuller defense. A Jersey City accomplice, Paul Dneche, 34, admitted ties to the plot. He claimed no contact with Von Papen or Boyd and planned to report to Washington after gathering evidence.
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United Press
New York
Pay
Schulz
United States
Migistrate
Weehawken
Mintefactors
Paul Dneche
Jersey City
Fay
Schulze
Hile
White House
Paul Daeeke
Teutonic
Tsan
von Papen
Boyed
Washington
Daeche
Ne Taal
Southern editor an Elko visitor
J Hoban Buck editor of Mina Miner visited Elko this forenoon arriving from Reno on No 10 and leaving on No 19. Buck praised Elko as a healthy prosperous town and a vigorous paper with growing circulation. He described the town as one of Nevada’s most healthful and prosperous looking places.
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J. Hoban Buck
Af Ie Mina Miner
Nevada
Elko
Reno
Buck
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Card of thanks expresses deep gratitude to Mrs Welland Mrs Thos Parks and E J Oldham for loving kindness during sickness death and burial of their beloved wife and sister Rob ert Tucker Artan Sharp James Penrod and family note she aided the needy cared for the sick and comforted the distressed wishing her spirit rich reward in the life beyond and extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and relatives hoping divine comfort sustains them.
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Welland
Thos. Parks
E. J. Oldham
Neiny Ae
Nice
W E Orr Inherits A Big Fortune From Winnipeg Kin
W E Orr of this place has inherited part of a vast fortune from his uncle W H Orr who died in Winnipeg. An iron chest held stocks bonds and securities valued at upwards of 50000 with other vast interests. He died without a will leaving three living relatives a sister and two nephews William and Frank. Advices say money and securities totalled upwards of 200000 with some in close touch claiming near a million. Friends of Will and Frank Orr celebrate the good fortune and hope the amount is even larger.
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W. E. Orr
W. H. Orr
Winnipeg
Canada
William Orr
Frank Orr
California
Will
Italians report capture of Goritz confirmed by unofficial sources
Rumors from Italy indicate the Italian army has captured Goritz though direct confirmation was scarce. Unofficial sources now assert that the Italians have succeeded in taking Goritz, reported from London with a late October note.
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Goritz
United Press
London
Italy
Fa Ae
Charlton May Get A Life Sentence
United Press report describes prosecutor Mellini urging life imprisonment for Charlton in the murder of his actress wife. Charlton appeared in court amid guards, showing strain but slight cheer from counsel as the case opened and the prosecutor defined the offense as wilful murder.
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United Pro Como
Mellini
Nurses Execution May Cause Trouble
London reported that Generals Der Lancken and Von Hissing, Belgium’s civil and military governors, were summoned to Imperial headquarters to report on Nurse Cavell’s execution. The move is seen as signaling doubts about approval and suggesting Brussels acted hastily to avoid a possible Kaiser pardon for Edith Cavell.
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United Press
London
der Lancken
von Hissing
Belgium
Mine Cavell
Cavell
Brussel
Mins Cavell
Pennsylvania Box Factory Fire Claims Twenty Four Girls
A severe blaze at a Pennsylvania box factory leaves twenty four female workers dead, with fourteen bodies recovered and many cremated. The incident features acts of heroism including a passerby who threw a rope to trapped workers, enabling five to escape. The three story building housed numerous small manufactories and about a hundred workers.
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Box Factory
French and Bulgarian Forces Clash at Strumnitza Island
Athens dispatch reports heavy fighting between French and Bulgarian troops in Strumnitz region. Strumnita Island crowded with wounded Bulgarians. French losses described as small. Telegram from Nish dated Friday notes Bulgarian capture of Uskub.
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United Press
London
Athens
Strumnitzion
Strumnita
Nish
Uskub
President Wilson-Galt wedding set for December
Washington October 25 unofficial word says the Wilson Galt nuptials will occur before Christmas likely December 20 at the Galt residence in the afternoon with only family present. Margaret Wilson will depart Tuesday for a separate announcement carried with the wedding news.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Galt
Margaret Wilsons
Weeks Delay in Oghmidt Trial
In Los Angeles on October 25 Nate Coghlan chief defensive counsel in the Schmidt murder case requested a one week postponement of the trial. The Violet Laundry near the neighborhood was the scene of a stork sighting with a baby girl left for Mr and Mrs Thomas Matsui proprietors. The preliminaries for Davis the alleged box car robber have been postponed until tomorrow at two o'clock.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Nate Coghlan
Schmidt
Violet Laundry
Thomas Matsui
Matsui
Davis
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