French Triumph Amid German Push Back At Loos Ypres
Berlin reports confirm German forces defeated both wings of the British army from Loos to Ypres with French troops winning key positions. Paris says French attacks succeeded on Vimya Heights and occupied new points on the second line west of Takure and Champagne, with gains east of Souchez and southwest of Lens met by heavy bombardments.
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Berlin
Loos
Ypres
Vimya Heights
Paris
Takure
Champagne
Navarian Farm
Souchez
Lens
Submarine bids for Pacific coast defense contracts
Union Iron Works of San Francisco offered the lowest bid for fifteen coast defense submarines at five hundred ten thousand dollars each and to build five to eight vessels in a year. Electric Boat of New York bid eight or more at 523000 each, while California Ship Building offered three to five at 648000 each.
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United Frees
Washington
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Electric Boat Company
Hal York
California Ship Building Company
Rumania Hurries to Prepare for War
United Press reports from Rome on September 30 that Rumania is rapidly mobilizing for war as an eighty line Tribune article claims Bulgaria seeks to withdraw from a dangerous position amid mounting tensions in the region.
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United Press
Rome
Rumania
The
Tribune
Bulgaria
Wember of arson ring pleads guilty in Oregon
Portland Sept 30 William Steward named as a member of an alleged arson ring operating in Oregon and California pled guilty to arson and faces sentencing tomorrow Fred W Castle Mordie Keeney and 40 others are awaiting trial and have also pled guilty to related charges
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United Press
Portland
William Steward
Oregon
California
Fred W. Castle
Mordie Keeney
Grand Jury Final Report From Elko County Nevada
The Grand Jury of Elko County Nevada presents its final report to District Judge J. L. Taber. It notes two true bills and three ignored in court, plus two true bills and one ignored from matters supplied by the district attorney. Committees reported their findings and an expert accountant examined office books, with a satisfactory conclusion.
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Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Elko
J. L. Taber
Elko County
Eiko County
DeArmond
Grand Jury
President Requests Execution Delay In Hillstrom Case
President Wilson wired Governor Spry asking a delay in Joseph Hillstrom I W W agitator’s execution in Salt Lake City, previously set for tomorrow for the murder of a grocer and his son. Governor Spry, at the minister’s urging, said a reprieve would likely extend to October 16.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Spry
Joseph Hillstrom
Salt Lake
Salt Lakd City
Hillstrom
Railroading Resumed in Strikken South
Jackson to New Orleans train service has resumed after a cyclone struck Manachie, causing fatalities and heavy damage. The storm moved northeast, with Mobile reporting limited damage while the levee below New Orleans broke and the Mississippi flooded surrounding areas.
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United Press
Jackson
Mins
New Orleans
Pass Manachie
Mobile
Ala
Mississippi
Proceedings of the District Court arraignments outlined
In district court Judge B J L Taber presided. J A Madden pled not guilty and bond set at 1200, up 700 from original. Madden indicted for perjury. John Cohn, indicted for embezzling merchandise, given until 4 pm to enter a plea. H P Hale represents Cohn. W Woods arraignment set for Saturday at 10 am. Woods indicted for the killing of Ollie Mates near the Idaho Oregon border.
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B. J. L. Taber
J. A. Madden
Madden
John Cohn
H. P. Hale
Cohn
W. Woods
Woods
Ollie Mates
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada highway board urged to complete guide boards
The board of highway commissioners and the road supervisor are urged to finish erecting guide boards at cross roads and branch roads within the county without delay. The inquiry notes Nevada statutes are being regularly enforced by the officers to whom they apply. Dated September 29, 1915. A W Stwill Foremas F L Middelson Becretary
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Board of Highway Commissioners
Nevada
Conscription Nearer for British Isles
London September 30 conscription is nearer for England as Allied successes in France raise the need to replace killed and wounded. War minister Earl Kitchener told labor union officials Tuesday that armies require numbers to replenish wastage in France and at the Dardanelles.
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United Press
London
France
Earl Kitchener
Kitchener
Dardanelles
Romanian Statesmen Demand General Mobilization
Bucharest reports Romanian statesmen call for a general mobilization to meet Bulgarian preparations. They demand halting Austro German propaganda claiming it dishonors Romania and imperils the kingdom.
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United Press
Bucharest
Romania
American ship Vincent burned at sea near Cape Arlopp
Boston owned Vincent bound from Archangel to New York via London was burned at sea after a reported mining off Cape Arloff. Crew were saved and the United States may seek reparations from Russia. Ambassador Mayre in Petrograd relayed the report.
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United Press
London
Vincent
Boston
Archangel
New York
Mayre
Petrograd
Cape Arloff
United States
Russia
Fatalities Not To Exceed Dozen In Storm
United Press report from Galveston notes wireless chatter suggests storm fatalities will be no more than twelve. Property damage appears less than feared and waters are receding. Washington reports navy wireless contact with New Orleans remains disrupted, though attempts continue every fifteen minutes. Weather bureau confirms widespread damage and significant loss of life from the southern storm.
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United Press
Galveston
New Orleans
Wirless
Washington
Navy Department
Weather Bureau
Potomac
Rio Grande
South
Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic
Russians retreat southeast of Vilna in WWI report
Berlin dispatch reports Russian forces withdrawing southeast of Vilna while delivering counterattacks. East of Smorgon German forces broke Russian positions and captured thousands.
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Vilna
Berlin
Smorgen
Ears Cut From American Soldier Reported Near Rio Grande
Washington reports General Funston says an American soldier was taken across the Rio Grande Friday night and shot five times with ears cut off by Mexicans. EB Monks appeared in court on a $11.00 bad check, passed on Wry Doyle of the Commoerates Hotel. he was brought from Carlin for a preliminary hearing, continued to Monday the 4th with $1000 bond.
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Washington
Funston
Rio Grande
EB. Monks
Wry. Doyle
Commoerates Hotel
Carlin
Justice Castle
Grand Army veterans march past the White House in 50th review
President and nation recall a Civil War era parade as 200000 Grand Army of the Republic veterans, led by aging generals, pass before the White House. The observer notes ties to Lincoln era ships, Nashville campaigns, and figures like Logan and Sherman, with tribute to unity and national spirit.
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Nelson A. Miles
United Preas
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
White House
Sherman
Meade
Sheridan
Hancock
Logan
Ilinois
John A. Logan
Wilson
Delaware
Dodge
Iowa
Brooks
Pennsylvania
Pennypacer
Osterhaus
Illinois
Andrews
Minnesota
Connor
Maine
Loula
Grant
Gregg
Hardin
Chicago
Nickerson
Somerville
Paine
Massachusetts
Pierce
Michigan
Seward
Albany
Medford
Oregon
George H. Thomas
Nashville
Rock of Chicamauge
Swinton
John Brigsson
Monitor
Lincoln
Navy
James H. Wilson
Spain
George A. Pennyparker
Wireless talk across ocean to Honolulu shown as established
News notes the Atlantic to Honolulu wireless link by American Telephone and Telegraph. Also reports Senator Thatcher and bride return from honeymoon via Panama Canal. Reflects on Civil War era, unity, and postwar progress, contrasting global conflict with American prosperity and citizen rights.
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United Press
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Hawaiian Islands
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Washington
Honolulu
LeRoy Thatcher
Panama Canal
Banks And Land Values Are Raised Hit By New Ruling
Carson City reports show state assessment roll rising by 1 906 570 with 200 000 on banks and 1 706 570 on lands. Banks listed include First National Ely, Washoe County, Reno Farmers and Merchants, and others. land increases spread across Elko, Washoe, Clark, Humboldt, and Douglas counties. Governor Boyle and banking committee propose hearings. final plan pending adjournment by Sept 30 amid disputed grazing valuations and county minimums.
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Carson City
Committee On Banking
Boyle
Banking Committee
Gov. Boyle
First National Bank of Ely
Washoe County Bank
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Reno
Winnemuccs State Bank and Trust
Bank of Piobe
Douglas Farmers Bank
McGill National Bank
Lovelock Merc. Banking Company
Bank of Sparks
Bank of Nevada Savings and Trust
Farmers Bank of Carson Valley
First National Bank of Elko
Henderson Banking Company
Bank of Wells
Douglas County Farmers Bank
First State Bank For
Las Vegas
Carson Valley Bank of
Reno National Bank
Scheeline Bank of
Reno
Tonopah Bank
First National Bank of
Winnemucca
John S. Cook Co. Bank of Goldfield
Elko
Washoe
Clark
Humboldt
Douglas
Eureka
Lyon
Board of Equalization
Chamber of Deputies passes siege bill in Macedonia
Athens Sept 30 The chamber of deputies passed without debate the bill declaring a state of siege exists in Macedonia.
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Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Macedonia
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Committe
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Veterng
Sterling Creamery
Lemone
Sunset Grocery Company
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