02 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
1
Reports describe multiple approaches tested to overcome wire barriers. Rake-cut sections use 30 men to tear out 11 1 2 by 16 1 2 foot strips. platforms of boards or bags are proposed to surmount nets, with weights and timings showing mixed effectiveness. ladders, cloth bags, and straw-filled wire bags offer alternatives but often lag behind wire cutting in speed and practicality.
Inventor John Hays Hammond Jr asserts a novel missile that spews a molten steel white hot mix and lethal gas, turning steel to 5400 degree plasma five seconds after firing. He says belligerents seek it, the US tests at Sandy Hook, and it could disrupt towns and airships.
Copenhagen reports German casualty lists total 3,000,000 with 763,202 Prussian losses and rising figures including Saxon, Wurtemberg, Bavarian and navy units. Austro Hungarian deaths push global casualties to about 3 million as gasoline extraction from casing-head gas grows in the United States with 1918 output near double 1912.
The text notes natural gas and gasoline are advanced fuels mainly used to raise the standard of naphthal or low grade distillates for motors. It cites lighting and the potential to be used like regular gasoline in all arts. Demand grows for automotive applications.
The Giolitti disclosures show Austria sought to frame serving Servia as defensive and drew Germany in. Italy refused to join an aggressive action and warned allies long before last July. Bulgaria’s secret June 26 pact with Austria spurred a doomed bid, with Romania entering later and Bulgaria defeated by Servia and Greece.
A New York Commercial Advertiser analysis argues that Germany failed to back Serbia’s allies and that Austria resisted Balkan independence. It credits Russia with liberating nearby nations while criticizing Austria for opposing nationalistic and economic progress, suggesting Germany’s policy missteps led to broader conflict.
Elko recount in the Booker McBride election contest shows Booker ahead late then McBride taking back the lead. Eleven vote shift favors McBride by three to two original margin. Tuscarora precinct faces irregularities and rumors hint at challenges to Newland’s race by Sam Platt.
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