German Agents Seek General Strike to Halt War Shipments
T V O Connor of the Longshoremen's Union disclosed that German agents offered 1 035 000 dollars for a month long nationwide strike by Atlantic and Pacific coast longshoremen. The move aimed to disrupt munitions shipments and allow bombs to be planted on vessels bound for the allies.
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United Press
Toledo
Ohio
T. V. O'Connor
Atlantic
Pacific
O'Connor
Fire Destroys Hardesty Residence in Forenoon Blaze
About twenty minutes to twelve this forenoon fire was discovered in the residence of George W. Hardesty and in fifteen minutes the building and all its contents were entirely destroyed. The adjoining Willis residence was badly scorched but saved. Water pressure and equipment delays hampered initial efforts until repairs were made. No one was home. losses totaled about four thousand dollars with no insurance. Fire protection needs an auto chemical engine, and the fire department was praised for saving nearby structures. FP 8 Brooks returns from Battle Mountain Rodeo.
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George W. Hardesty
Wm. Willis
Justice of the Peace
H. N. Castle
Vaulkenburg
Hardesty
H. C. Hardesty
Lovelock
George Hardesty
Willia
Wim. Willis
George Anderson
Billion Loan To Allies Within Neutrality Limits
Washington reports assurances from the White House that the proposed billion loan to the allies stays within neutrality limits and will not interfere. The statement came unofficially today in Washington.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Placer Yield From Linn District Attracts Attention
Pedro Orbe reports strong returns from Linn placers nineteen miles north of Carlin on Maggie creek. water is scarce, supplied by a 27 foot well, with gravel hauled to the well. Joe Linn, who found the grounds four years ago, sparked the Linn district and the Big Six mine. C Y DeLay plans a dredger to work the seven miles prospected. Linn also discovered Buckhorn mine in Eureka county and sold it for twelve thousand dollars plus an eight thousand dollar townsite.
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Pedro Orbe
Linn Placers
Carlin
Maggie Creek
Joe Linn
Dumphy
Simonds House
Linn
Simonds Place
Linn District
Big Six
C. Y. DeLay
Kitchener Announces 220000 More British in France
Earl Kitchener says about 220000 men have been added to the British forces in France. The announcement comes as Britain continues to reinforce its army during the conflict with France.
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United Press
London
Earl Kitchener
France
Petrograd Railway Battle Imminent
Russian dispatch reports German cavalry reaching the railway from Dvinsk to Vilna and infantry closing in. Aviators say General von Buelow is being reinforced as a battle near the railway seems imminent. Independent subscriber notice included.
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United Press
Pergrad
Dvinek
Vilna
von Buelow
All Consuls Leave by October First
In Nogales Arizona on September 15 reliable authority says every American consul in Mexico will depart the country by October first. Consul Simpich has sent wagons horses and autos to remote camps to hasten the exodus. Refugees report cancelations of furloughs for 12th and 6th infantry officers. A freight car consigned to Maytorena found to contain shrapnel.
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United Price
Noagles
Ariz
Mexico
Simpich
Nogales
Sonora
Maytorena
Americans Advised to Stay North of Border
The state department on September 15 issued a statement warning American citizens to remain on this side of the international line amid disturbed border conditions. It repeats prior advice urging travelers to avoid crossing into Mexico for the present.
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United Press
Washington
State Department
England's War Expenditure Surges Past Estimates
London reports that England's daily war spending far surpasses expectations. The cabinet seeks a new credit of 1.25 billion dollars as Asquith notes July 18 to September 11 daily costs averaging 21 million, nearing 25 million per day. The proposed loan would cover until November 3.
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United Press
London
England
Asquith
Protests Over Allies Loan Prompt Security Voices
Telegraph reports from Washington and New York on September 15 describe protests against a one billion dollar loan to allies without secured repayment. A Michigan resident warned of panic, while threats of death prompted doubled guards at loan commission headquarters as officials say the situation is hopeful.
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United Press
Washington
Europe
New York
Berlin's Next Move in Submarine Affair
Washington officials expect Germany to act within a fortnight and disavow the Arabic sinking. The president believes evidence contradicts Germany's “mistake” claim and hopes arbitration over damages for two American lives.
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Berlin
United Press
Washington
Germany
America
Muzzle Ordinance Maintained During Rodeo Week
The Reno area keeps the dog muzzling rule in force with threats to kill unmuzzled dogs. County officials and Sheriff Harris pledge strict enforcement until rabies fears subside. Dr. Bergstein urged a poundman for stray dogs as a preventive step after reporting rabies cases statewide and a bite incident in Reno.
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Harris
McMurtrey
Board of County Commissioners
Reno Gazette
Henry Bergstein
City Board of Health
le Council
Police
Hillhouse
Bergstein
Hergstein
Reno
Russian Army Undefeated Unit Praised as Strategic Retreat
Kitchener lauds the Russian strategic retreat noting no change on the western fronts as British positions are strengthened. He calls the Russian army a powerful undefeated unit and praises Italian successes. The comments reflect wartime boosts amid expectations of German delays in the east.
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United Press
London
Earl Kitchener
Kitchener
Elko Liquor House Opens With Promising Business
The Elko Liquor Co managed by Max Gussaroff has opened in the old Club saloon and attracts a steady trade. It offers a large, varied stock and lower case goods prices, catering to a refined clientele with a wholesale front and a bar and reading rooms in the rear.
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Elko Liquor Co
Max Gussaroff
Elko
Gussaroff
Hottest September Reported After Heat Wave
United Frees in New York reports three deaths from the heat and many prostrations as the city endures the hottest September in thirty eight years with temperatures rising and no immediate relief.
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United Frees
New York
Marines Occupy Jackmel and Le Cayes Haiti Ports
United States Marines have occupied Jackmel and Le Cayes in Haiti, bringing nine Haitian ports under U S control. The report comes from Admiral Caperton detailing the progress of the naval operation.
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United States
United Press
Washington
Jackmel
Lecayes
Admiral Caperton
Roumania Mobilizes in War Tension with Austria
Rome report says an unconfirmed Athens dispatch states Roumania has ordered mobilization of its army against Austria as global tensions rise. The alert emphasizes the potential for broader conflict in Europe during September.
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United Press
Rome
Athens
Roumania
Austria
Daily Independent Warns on Dog License Tags
The paper notes morning rush ad urging dog owners to license pets to avoid impoundment. The chief says penalties apply regardless of other measures as the poundman cannot distinguish licensed from unlicensed dogs without the tag.
Norwegian steamer Tortor Norte sunk in North Sea
The Norwegian steamer Tortor Norte was sunk by a submarine in the North Sea near Copenhagen on September 16. The crew were saved.
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United Press
Copenhagen
North Sea
Hope Pacification Policy for Mexico at Pan American Meeting
Washington will host a Pan American gathering Saturday where state department and information bureau records cover a proposed pacification policy for Mexico. The conference likely will not endorse unqualified recognition of Carranza.
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United Press
Washington
State Department Information Bureau
Mexico
Carrangza
New York Broiling At Eighty Degrees
The Weather Bureau reports New York broiling at eighty degrees while Wyoming remains cool at 28. The Ohio valley and the eastern and southern states register heat, whereas the Mississippi valley lake region and plains stay near cool. Senator Harrington resigns from the state post to join the Nevada Industrial Commission replacing Henry M. Rives. Carson Appeal notes broad public approval of the appointment.
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United Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
New York
Wyoming
Ohio Valley
Mississippi Valley
Iake
Plains
Harrington
William P. Harrington
Nevada Industrial Commission
Henry M. Rives
Carson Appeal
Berlin Disregards Passengers Word on Hesperian Sinking
Berlin reports the Hesperian was mined and discounts survivors claims of sighting a submarine before the sinking. The admiralty has not yet received a report from the lone submarine at sea, but expects confirmation from it.
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United Press
Berlin
Admiralty
All Difficulties Settled in Fortnight in New York
All German American difficulties will be settled within a fortnight says Count Bernstorff in an interview in the World via Ritz Carlton after his Washington visit. W. K. McGinty signed contracts for building totaling about nine thousand dollars. Wm. Young plans two three room apartments on Court street lots. Ed. Carville to build a four thousand dollar warehouse. Barney Horn of Aura to add to his home.
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United Press
New York
Count Bernstorff
Ritz Carlton
Washington
W. K. McGinty
Wm. Young
Court Street
Ed. Carville
Barney Horn
Aura
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