Germans Renew Big Battle Near Amiens and Flanders
A World War I bulletin from New York dated April 25 reports renewed German attacks east of Amiens and in Flanders. The Germans captured Brettenneng from British forces but retook it the same day. Americans support French troops at Hangard as heavy fighting looms with both sides massing forces and artillery.
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Eureka
New York
Amiens
Flanders
Brettenneng
Hangard
Moreuil
Senecat Wood
Lassigny
Foch
Italy
France
Ypres
St. Mihiel
No Man's Land
Helgoland
Germany
Railroads plan parallel tracks across Nevada region
Postmasters report Indian residents in Smoky Valley have bought Liberty Bonds and support the national loan drive. Washoe County, facing a weak quota, is highlighted as the only Nevada county in doubt. A Reno plumber, Daniel DeLay, survived a suicide attempt after arranging his funeral funds. J. W. Puett was convicted of disturbing the peace in Carlin, with leniency sought, following long standing feuds with Mrs. Sperlich and a prior school election dispute.
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George Foley
Round Mountain
Smoky Valley
Washoe County
H. A. Lemmon
Liberty Loan
Lemmon
Daniel DeLay
DeLay
J. W. Puett
Carlin
Peett
Sperlich
Puett
Progress of the War Near Fronts and Rear
Reports describe Allied advances at Hangard and near Moreuil with 600 German prisoners taken at Senecat wood. British and Greek actions north of Saloniki push Bulgarians from villages as Turks seize Batum. Hel singfors and Abo change hands. Cyclops mystery unfolds.
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North Sea
Holland
Cyclops
U.S. N
Brazil
United States
Admiralty
Saloniki
Caucasus
Batum
Kars
Black Sea
Germany
Ukraine
Helsingfors
Finland
Abo
Tragedy Ends Hindu Conspiracy Trial in San Francisco
In a Federal courtroom Judge William C. Van Fleet presided over the Hindu conspiracy case. Ram Singh fatally shot Ram Chandra the editor of a Hindu publication during a noon adjournment. United States Marshal J B Holohan killed Singh in the line of duty.
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San Francisco
William C. van Fleet
Federal Court
Ram Singh
Ram Chandra
United States
John W. Preston
Nevada seeks anti loitering law and sedition crackdown
The State Council of Defense urged Governor Boyle to call a special Nevada Legislature session to pass war measures including an anti loafing law and a strict sedition law. The governor suggested Congress espionage bills could avoid a session, while the council pressed need for labor use and public works enforcement. A separate note recalls a British action during wartime and a reference to Hobson.
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State Council of Defense
Nevada
Reno
Boyle
Montana
Maryland
Reno Gazette
Congress
State Council
Bosch Magneto Firms Seized by Alien Property Custodian
The Bosch Magneto Company plants at Plainfield New Jersey and Springfield Massachusetts were seized by the Alien Property Custodian after an investigation showed the firm was entirely enemy owned. The custodian will appoint new directors to run the business.
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Bosch Magneto
Bosch Magneto Company
Plainfield
N. J
Springfield
Mass
House and Outbuildings For Sale Advertisement Noted
A residence with outbuildings is on the market and described in a separate column advertisement. The listing promises typical features and pricing likely included in the referenced notice.
Dollar Silver Bill Passes House to Melt 350 Million Dollars
The administration measure to melt 350 million dollars of silver dollars and retire silver certificates was approved by the House without amendment after Senate passage. It sets a floor for silver purchases at one dollar an ounce and authorizes Federal Reserve note issuance to replace withdrawn currency to maintain liquidity. President Wilson signed the bill earlier in April.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Food Administration Reports Wheat and Flour Measures
County Food Administrator notes a six month flour supply in Eureka County and urges submission of excess to government. Nationwide, citizens and hotels pledge restraint on wheat. Arkansas counties return 2.5 million pounds of wheat flour. Kansas City market pays $200 to the YMCA war fund for food regulation infringement. Allied aid shipments rise in March.
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Eureka County
South
Food Administration
Ohio
New Orleans
Morris & Company
Arkansas
United States
Canada
Kentucky
France
Kansas City
Des Moines
Iowa
Young Men's Christian Association War Fund
Earthquake Wrecks California Towns in Inland Region
An earthquake yesterday afternoon hit southern California and parts of western Arizona and Utah. Hemet and San Jacinto suffered severe destruction with two deaths. Property losses totaled about 500 000 dollars across the affected area and minor damage occurred in nearby towns and cities.
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California
Los Angeles
Cal
Arizona
Utah
Hemet
San Jacinto
Riverside
Hemet and
Jacinto
France’s war toll released by French envoy in U.S.
France has suffered about 1.9 million killed and nearly as many wounded or prisoners in four years of war, according to M. Tardieu the French high commissioner to the United States. He disclosed the figure in an address to the Fatherless Children of France association.
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France
M. Tardieu
United States
Fatherless Children of France” Association
Miss Anne Martin Plans Nevada Campaign Tour
Suffrage leader and Nevada Senate independent candidate Miss Anne Martin arrived in Reno from the East on Monday. She will organize the state campaign immediately and begin a speaking tour of Nevada within a few weeks.
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Anne Martin
United States
Nevada
Reno
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Hobson
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