No Time For Disloyalty In United War Declaration Speech
President Wilson address to Congress on April 2 declared war on Germany after deliberate consideration. The nation unites with England France Russia Italy and Belgium to defend democracy against autocracy, urging loyalty and national unity across all Americans.
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Germany
Congress
Wilson
United States
England
France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
America
Old Glory and the Flag Spirit of Loyalty and Freedom
The article extols the flag as one of the world’s most beautiful symbols of freedom and justice. It urges displaying Old Glory on public buildings and by business and home to show loyalty to the United States.
Every Man Must Do His Share on National Defense
The Goldfield Tribune argues that the nation should not rely on volunteers or burden only willing citizens. It calls for an equitable distribution of defense duties among all who enjoy the benefits of the free government, including foreign-born residents.
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Goldfield Tribune
Here's Who Jimmy Is James Clay Dunphy of Eureka Elko and Lander Counties
An item from the Tonopah Times contends Jimmy Dunphy is a rancher with over a million acres in Nevada and that his estate in Eureka County is valued at over $600,000. A San Francisco notice claims all Nevada holdings were turned to an eastern syndicate for a life income of $1000 monthly and settlement of debts.
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James Clay
Jimmy
Dunphy
Tonopah
Eureka
Elko
Lander
The
Times
San Francisco
James Dunphy
Nevada
Burns Hamman
Jews Welcome Russian liberal reforms and equality
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Jews worldwide celebrate the ousting of autocracy in Russia as Jews gain equal rights and opportunities. The piece predicts global Jewish capital may fund Russia’s postwar development and aid the war effort, noting unlikely but possible large donations.
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Russia
Salt Lake Tribune
New Republic
Seditious remarks land former Nevadan in trouble
Fred Miller, ex owner of the Nevada Meat Market in Winnemucca, was arrested in Ogden Utah after a bakery incident in which Hess spoke German about poisoning bread in wartime Miller reportedly replied he could do the same with meat a German speaking bystander alerted authorities leading to their arrest and Miller facing charges
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Winnemucca Star
Fred Miller
Nevada
Ogden
Utah
Miller
Hess
Germany
America and Germany Now at War
The text reports President Wilson proposing war on Germany, with Senate a 82 to 6 vote and House 373 to 50 approving a war declaration. It notes mobilization plans for 1,000,000 soldiers and a potential 5 billion dollar war loan, while describing public sentiment as calm yet determined.
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United States of America
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Congress of the United States
Pittman
Newlands
House
E. E. Roberts
Treason Remarks Near Landing in Federal Prison
Gardnerville reporter notes an American man in town near making treasonous remarks to a U.S. Army recruiting officer. Officials say his ignorance spared him confinement. The piece urges loyalty to the Government and the flag to avoid harming self and family.
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United States
United States Army
Gardnerville
County Clerks Ordered to Report Males for War Call
Nevada county clerks receive orders to report all males aged 18 to 21 from the school census and those aged 21 to 45 from the registry list. These men will be subject to a call by the United States.
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Nevada
Young men marry to avoid service in wartime New York
City Clerk Scully condemned men who marry to dodge conscription as cowards. He cited a surge in license applications after the draft range 19–25 was publicized. The marriage bureau and chapel head note husbands asking wives to hasten marriage to escape the trenches. A Winnemucca man, Arthur Cochran, age 31, committed suicide after years of pain from an accident and loss of a leg. Postmaster Burleson halted mail to Germany and ordered refusals to Austria Hungary Luxembourg Bulgaria and Turkey routes through Germany.
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New York
Scully
Theodore Wasserman
Bureau
Winnemucca
Arthur Cochran
Surlee
Cochran
Germany
Burleson
Austria-Hungary
Luxemberg
Bulgaria
Turkey
Ownership notice for Eureka Sentinel 1917
Statement of the Ownership Management etc for The Eureka Sentinel weekly Eureka Nevada lists Editor Business Manager Publisher and Owner as E A Skillman and Sarah Skillman. Notarized sworn April 10 1917 by Etta Skillman Notary Public with commission through 1930.
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Eureka Sentinel
Eureka
Nevada
E. A. Skillnas
E. A. Skillman
Eureke
Sarah Skillman
Etta Skillman
County Commission approves sums to be paid
County officials approve a set of approved payments with listed recipients and amounts. The unsigned OCR shows fragmented figures and names, indicating expenditures or allowances authorized by the board.
Warning to Trespassers on South Spring Street
Notice warns that any person found on or around the premises on South Spring Street will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Name referenced are Mrs A Latgo and Mrs A Latgo of Eureka Nevada.
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South Spring Street
Ford
Seyee Eyee
Caner
Bate! — Motor Co
Detroit
Wild Horses for Sale in Eureka Nevada
Prospective buyers may obtain information on available wild horses by contacting Post Office Box 72 in Eureka Nevada for further particulars.
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Addres
Eureka
Nevada
Stockholders Meeting for Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company will be held at the office of the company at H. Hill's Furniture Store Eureka Nevada on Saturday April 24 1917 at 2 oclock P M for electing a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year and for other business. C C H HIUS Secretary Eureka Nevada March 31 1917.
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Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company
H. Hill
Eureka
Nevada
C. C. H. Hius
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B. Sadler
Eureka Water World
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Laird
Spelen
Charles DeArmond
Laura
Leon
F. W. Shi M. L. Fenny
Dorn TS. Onpenep
Eran
Wan Kent
Per. Wone
F. Rov
P. Lani
Willis Moo
James White
Sinto Marelli
Kenhn
Joan Moreno
P. Paroni
A. Ferro
Uw Chong Wah
R. McC
Tanum
Mrs. A. Latgo
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
Eureka, Nevada
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