Berlin Announces Further Victories On War Front
German armies captured the Northern slopes of the Raca Valley and Marcorace Sable in Kucevo from the Servians. They also report advancing into Kasimirishika Farm while Bavarians repulsed Russians east of Barabovich and south of Vygonovskye.
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United Press
Berlin
Raca Valley
South Palance
Marcorace Sable
Kucevo
Mluxt
von Hindenburg
Kasimirishika
Barabovichi
Slso
Vygonovskdye
East Kioke
Coyote Besieges Tuscarora as Fire Ravages Ranch
Excitement grips Tuscarora as a big fire at Jess Snyder ranch in Taylor canyon prompts mass mobilization by the town. Men rush to the scene in cars, some in poor condition, while a rabid coyote prowls streets until flames subside and residents return.
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Tuscarora
Nevada
Jess Snyder Ranch
Taylor Canyon
Adamiess Eden
Belgium
Electric lights planned for Wells and surrounding area
Reports indicate Wells will receive electric lighting soon with Milton Badt and Wards Luck backing the project. They plan to acquire machinery and equipment for the installation. Ford agent George Toombs has pursued another vehicle and plans to obtain one or two more cars for the Ford garage in Wells.
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Wella
Milton Badt
Ena
George Toombs
Ford
Welly
George
Nevada
Greece Pressures and Balkans Tangle With Germany Threat
United Press dispatch from London and Copenhagen reports Greece facing a possible break with the Allies over Balkan actions. Greece may join the Allies if it resists interference, amid cabinet rumors of resignation. In Germany, officials fear food shortages as Chancellor Hollweg plans a Reichstag conference to conserve and boost supplies.
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United Press
London
Greece
Balkans
England
Zamis
Ile
House of Commions
Grey
Cyprus
Serbia
Asquith
Copenhagen
Germany
Hollweg
Reichstag
Elko County Hogs Bring Top Prices
H. H. Carier of Starr Valley sent four carloads of hogs from his ranch to the Nevada Packing Co in Reno. The hogs were pronounced the finest shown there in many days and brought top prices. They were fattened on alfalfa stubble wheat and cracked barley. Hog prices are currently low but demand for market hogs remains good.
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H. H. Carier
Starr Vailey
Nevada Packing Co
Reno
Gus Tim Convicted on Second Ballot
The Trial of Gus Tim for setting fire to the Spanish ranch concluded last evening with a guilty verdict on the second ballot. Tim faces a sentence of one to five years. Attorney TH P Hale represented the defendant. W J Dorn, now chief electrician for the Aurora Mines Co., left to begin the new post.
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Gus Tim
Tim
TH. P. Hale
W. J. Dorn
Elko: Lamoille Power Co
Aurora Mines Co
Aurora
Charlton Sketches Plan After Release From Prison
Porter Charlton voices plans during Interludes and conferences while jailed in Como Italy He expects release soon and talks of returning to America He intends to visit Signor Servadio the Denver based Italian consul before traveling to Rome Naples New York and Puerto Rico
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Y United Press
Como
Italy
Porter Charlton
Pes
America
Signor Servadio
Denver
Colorado
Charitons
Rome
Naples
New York
Porta Rico
Kastamoses Trial Underway For Attempted Baby Killing
The Greek couple Mr and Mrs Vieiloe Kastamos face a district court trial after allegedly hurling their newborn from a train near Montello. The mother, lacking English fluency, handled the infant in court while the father, aged twenty four, speaks English well. Defense strategy remains uncertain but likely aims to present arguments over the charge over the next two to three days.
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Tal
Vieiloe Kastamos
Montello
District Court
Joseph McNamara
Wentyenine
Plotters Held as Allies Claim Proof Meshes
United Press reports two German plotters Scholz and Fay arrested over munition plant threats. They were moved to federal custody for investigation after a New York arraignment. Diplomatic wrangling tops headlines as Germany faces possible disavowal if funds aided the plot. Berlin flags Bulgarian gains on the Danube front, while Paris fronts note French resistance near Lacourtine and Bulgarian setbacks in the Struma.
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United Pre
NESW
York
Scholz
Fay
New York
Daeches
Federal District of
Germany
United Press
Berlin
Danube
Mesnil
Paris
Lacourtine
Champagane
English Try German With Forged Passport
London reports a German man has faced a court martial for using forged American passports. The determination is not announced yet but London expects execution and the court’s hearings and proofs will be sent to the American government to illustrate German reliance on the U S to shift operations.
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United Press
London
United States Steel Declares Quarterly Dividend
The directors of United States Steel Corporation declared their quarterly dividend of 1% on preferred stock today in New York. Elko High basketball teams practice after lessons and show championship potential this season praised for good sportsmanship. A separate note mentions a woman’s condition and an accidental incident.
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United Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Ular
Elko High
Elko
German Agents Plan to Stir Up Strike
A United Press report claims German agents in the United States plotted to incite labor disturbances to shut down munitions plants producing for Allied armies. Samuel Gompers declined to comment as U S manufacturing tied to Britain’s blockade was scrutinized.
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United Preas
Washington, D.C
Samuel Gompers
America
Compers
Germany
California votes on amendments and referendums
California voters weigh nine constitutional amendments and two referendums led by Gov. Hiram Johnson. Proposals include longer terms for superior court judges, nonpartisan elections, tax and revenue reforms, and broadening church property exemptions and county authority. James Billett and E. B. Hankins, ranchers from Lamoille, are in town.
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United Press
Sacramento
California
Hiram Johnson
James Billett
Eb, Hankins
Lamoille
Trainmaster resigns. Spellman to take Western Division post
M O Connor has resigned as train master of the eastern division of the Western Pacific. J S Spellman will assume the position on November first, moving from Portola to lead the Elko headquarters and oversee from Gerlach to Salt Lake City. O Connor departs after illness, leaving friends among railroad workers and townspeople. Spellman brings a strong railroad record and is expected to oversee the border region effectively. Separately, Augua Prieta residents flee to Douglas amid rumors of Villa bombardment and possible attacks on trains carrying Carranzistas. American troops patrol the border to prevent bloodshed and protect lives and property, with General Funston empowered to move forces as needed.
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M. O'Connor
Western Pacific
Elko
Salt Lake City
J. 8. Spellman
Portola
California
United Press
Washington, D. C
Augua Prieta
Mexico
Douglas
Arizona
Villa
Eagle Pass
Garrison
Rush
Funston
California deer slaughter number rises in bulletin
The state fish and game commissioner reports that more than 1200 deer were killed in California this year. The bulletin notes the total would have yielded about 200000 dollars if the deer could have been sold on the market.
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United Pres
Sacramento
California
State Fish and Game Commissioner
Mexicans Seek Texas Annexation Says Flores Held
Brownsville Texas October 26 Cheno Flores a Mexican is a prisoner held on suspicion of being one of the band of outlaws who wrecked the
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United Pres
Brownsville
Tex
Cheno Flores
Kaiser and Gerard Hold Extended Potsdam Interview
Ambassador Gerard and the Kaiser conferred in Potsdam for an hour on Berlin's diplomatic issues between Germany and the United States. The meeting followed by Gerard’s remarks left observers confident the session satisfied both leaders amid the German American crisis. Bart on van Jugew and Olmito accompanied the Kaiser.
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United Press
Ackerman
Berlin
Gerard
Kaiser
Potsdam
Barton van Jugew
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Bles
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Ruler
Vince You
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Doren
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Sunset Grocery Company
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