Germany Defends War Steps As Truth Unfolds
Washington August 8 Acting German ambassador Dr Hensel von Haimhausen urged Americans to withhold judgment on the European war. He argued Germany acted out of necessity amid Austrian Serbian tensions and British ultimata, noting reports from Liege were uncertain and calling for patience until full facts emerge. He stressed Germany’s preparedness and the historic bond with America while urging fair play.
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America
Smelters Struggle to Settle Ore Prices Amid Market Uncertainty
Ore settlements stall as smelters wait for quotations. American Smelting & Refining Co and United States Smelting, Mining & Refining Co officials say mines will stay open but no firm settlements until metal markets regain stability. Shippers propose smelters advance a percentage of ore values to cover operating costs.
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Des and Wingfield Drop Elko Prince Mine Sale
Des Falls through George Wingfield and the Gold field Con. have decided they do not want the Elko Prince property at Gold Circle. Reports say there is 1,250,000 in sight in the mine and the price was set at 750,000. The sale stalled as bottom-level values declined, though ore values can rebound on lower levels.
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Servia At A Glance Descriptive Economic Snapshot
Servia covers under 24000 square miles and hosts about four million people. Belgrade sits on the Danube near the northern boundary with under 100000 residents. Wealth per capita is about 4.50 dollars, the lowest in Europe. King Peter is 70, salary 225000, annual revenues about 25 million, public debt 128 million, war strength totals.
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Supreme Court rules on candidacy for attorney general race
In a McCarran written opinion the court settles the Gott McKay and Springmeyer questions for the Republican nomination. Gott may withdraw. McKay is the nominee. Springmeyer denied placement. Secretary of State to omit Gott from ballot and certify McKay. Springmeyer to be shown as Progressive nominee per anticipated action. Dissent by Norcross, citing election law.
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George B. Thatcher
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Norcross, J
School Census Increases Sharply In 1914 At Carson City
Carson City records show a 446 rise in the 1914 school census compared to 1913, totaling 18,521 children ages 6 to 18. Over the past four years the net gain reaches 1,210, with four year enrollment and average attendance over 2,000 higher than the year ending June 30, 1910.
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Nevada Congressman Roasts Ohio on House Floor
Congressman Roberts, father-in-law of Walter Johnson, sparred with an Ohio representative in the House. Roberts declared Ohio cannot compare to Nevada, saying Ohio is like a baby’s diaper to a tablecloth. Nevada won the verbal contest and a Carson News note added a quip about potential San Francisco exposition funds if World War continues.
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Walter Johnson
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California and Nevada Obits and Local Accidents in Ely and Virginia City
Major Al Blundell reports a fire at an Ely garage likely from oily waste spontaneous combustion and a subsequent investigation. Five workers died and three injured when a powder magazine exploded at Ely’s site. Chief Justice Beatty of California’s Supreme Court died, born 1838 in Ohio. John M. Gearhart of Comstock fame died at 77 in Virginia City after a long illness. An infant possibly hurt in an automobile incident involving County Commissioner Boerlin. a man attacked Boerlin but weapons were not used. A watchman narrowly escaped a railroad incident near Carlin Palisade while pursuing IWW protesters. horse and rider survived though the horse died.
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California
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Comstock
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