Open Dardanelles to Release Russian Wheat Market
A New Haven Register editorial argues Russia tames the German blockade by the Dardanelles opening to export wheat. It notes Russia produced about a billion bushels vs 1.14 billion in the US and Canada, and predicts market recoveries and lower prices if grain can flow to starving markets.
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Russia
America
United States
Canada
Europe
Dardanelles
England
Kitchener
New Haven Register
Austria's Admission on Serbia War Ultimatum
In the Austro-Hungarian Red Book Dispatch No 12 from Paris on July 24 Count Szecsen states that Austria Hungary and Serbia alone are involved in the dispute and Germany will side with Austria if third powers interfere. The piece argues Germany’s ultimatum stance doomed peace and provoked war, forcing Russia to intervene and creating a casus belli.
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Count Szecsen
Paris
Count Berchtold
Serbia
Stecsen
Baron Schoen
Kaiger
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Austria
Sugar Factory Leased To Aid In Nevada
The Churchill County Eagle reports the Nevada Sugar Factory at Fallon has been leased to R C Bilay acting for three Michigan banks. The two year lease includes clauses voiding if the factory cannot operate or if less than 3000 acres of beets are in good growing condition by June 1, 1916.
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Nevada
Fallon
Churchill County Eagle
R.C. Bilay
Michigan
Miner Killed At Tonopah Shaft Accident
The Tonopah Bonanza reports the Friday morning death on August 6 of a miner named Nolte. He was crushed by a counter weight in the Sandgrass shaft and was investigating air flow below the level when killed.
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Tonopah
Bonanza
Nolte
Sandgrass
Shaftee Tone
Germans torpedo 3 vessels in coast raid
Three British ships were torpedoed and sunk at dawn by German submarines in a coordinated attack along the English coast. One went down in the North Sea, another in the English Channel, and a third off Liverpool with 37 of 38 crew lost. A survivor from the Tangistan described clinging to wreckage, life belts, and two near-misses by rescue boats as Woodville searched for missing sailors.
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London
English
North Sea
English Channel
Liverpool
Irish Sea
Clan MacRae
Mersey Bar
Woodville
West Hartlepool
James O'Toole
O'Toole
Dardanelles bombardment deemed a failure by reports
Berlin reports and Constantinople sources say the Dardanelles bombardment is failing. Allied ships fired thousands of large shells without success. landings repulsed with heavy losses. Mine clearance and minefield access remain unresolved as British, French, and Turkish forces exchange fire. The fate of Constantinople looms amid Balkan and Italian interest.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Lokal Anzeiger
Enver Pasha
Majestic
Irresistible
Smyrna
Balkan States
Italy
Transocean News Bureau
Nopolo Romano
Black Sea
Mediterranean
England
DARDANELLES BOMBARDMENT HITS DAMIANELLES FORTS
London reports say Queen Elizabeth led bombardment of Fort Rumili Medjidieh Tabia and other Dardanelles forts on March 8 with 381 mm guns. Weather hindered operations while Allied ships, including unlisted vessels, participate. Britain weighs strait opening effects on Greece Bulgaria and regional stability. In Commons the government was authorized to seize and unify Britain’s entire war munitions trade for higher output.
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London
Damianelles
Ministry of Marine
Dardanelles
Smyrna
Rumili Medjidieh Tabia
Point Kilid Bahr
Dardanelles Narrows
Turkey
Greece
Bulgaria
House of Commons
Peace Overtures Reported
An Eastern banker with Washington ties reports weeks of negotiations for European peace, predicting an end within three months. He cites supposedly cancelled war supply orders as supporting color. meanwhile San Francisco printers move to Nevada. Frisco printers locate near Reno. 5000 acres in Washoe County will be claimed under the homestead act by a printer colony of about 125 people. Ten families are on site clearing land for spring planting and future quarter sections near the N C O Railway.
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Washington
Frisco
Reno
Washoe County
Antelope Valley
San Francisco
N.C. O
Gun Play Case Mason Valley News
T Lovejoy of Churchill was arrested last week for drawing a gun on three Southern Pacific section hands. He had installed an unauthorized crossing on the railroad line, which the crew tore out once. he built another crossing, and when they tried to remove it again he drew a pistol and ordered them away, prompting an officer to arrest him.
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Mason Valley News
T. Lovejoy
Churchill
Southern Pacific Section
Lovejoy
Southern Pacific
Patrick Finn Free Again After Mistrial in 1914 Murder
Patrick J. Finn, accused of murdering Postmaster Thomas Jones of Lida in 1914, is released after a second trial jury failed to reach a verdict. seven to five in favor of acquittal. Judge Ducker discharged him at noon on the motion of District Attorney M. A. Diskin and deputy Roger Foley.
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Goldfield Tribune
Ater
Esmeralda
Patrick J. Finn
Thomas Jones
Lida
Finn
Ducker
Humboldt County
M. A. Diskin
Roger Foley
The Story of Troy Recounted From Ancient War Tale
A concise retelling of the Trojan War from Homeric legend. Priam and Heo to, Hector and Paris, Agamemnon and Achilles drive the siege of Troy for ten years. The dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon leads to Patroclus’s death and Achilles return to battle, culminating in Hector’s fall and the fall of Troy.
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Dardanelles
Troy
Achilles
Iam
Asia Minor
Troja
Paris
Mavelaon
Sparta
Greece
Helen
Paria
Sparte
Agamemnon
Menelaus
Alyenes
Nestor
Agamern
Patrocles
Bing
Valean
Patroclus
Hector
Priam
Hecuba
Andromeche
Trojan War Legend Retold By Virgil in Aeneid
The fragment recounts Virgil’s use of Homeric style to honor Trojan hero Aeneas and the Aeneid’s purpose for Roman rulers. It briefly describes the wooden horse trick, the fall of Troy, Helen’s restoration, and the end of the siege as told in the epic.
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Aeneas
Homer
Achilloe
Tiycees
Virgil
Fabian
Roney
Troy
Helen
Menelaus
Exposition Not Completed Elko Free Press
Reports from visitors to the California Exposition indicate the fair is far from complete with many state exhibits unpacked and buildings still under construction. Commissioner Griswold notes San Francisco and San Diego fairs show incomplete interiors, advising visitors to delay trips or plan multiple visits for full experience.
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Elko Free Press
Griswold
San Diego
San Francisco
Wolves in Evidence Threaten Elko County Ranches
Timber wolves believed to have entered from Oregon are blamed for missing calves across Elko County. A pack of seven wolves followed by coyotes has been sighted by ranchers, prompting plans for a coordinated extermination effort to protect livestock.
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Oregon
Elko County
Nevada's Female Vote Cast Shadow Over Election
The Carson News notes that talk of women’s votes is real and feared by legislators who joke about the issue. The piece argues the influence of women voters grows daily and cannot be dismissed.
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Nevada
Carson News
Man Marries Accuser After Assault Charge in Reno
Fred May, recently jailed in Reno on assault and battery charges from Mrs. Florence Kurtz, sought release by proposing marriage. He used the bailiff as a messenger and promised to wed if the charges were withdrawn. The ceremony was then performed after her consent.
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Fred May
Reno
Mra
Florence Kurtz
Jury Disagrees in White Slavery Trial at Carson
After nearly a day of deliberation the federal court jury in Carson discharged without verdict in the white slavery case of W Stanley Gearhart and Tillie Abbott accused of bringing four Idaho girls into Humboldt County. The jury reportedly stood seven to five for acquittal.
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Stanley Abcott
Thelma Lee
Carson
Idaho
Humboldt County
W. Stanley Gearhart
Tillie Abbott
Outburst of Song Ends Congress Session
In a Washington House finale, Mrs Leonorg Sherwood led a closing serenade as the Sixty‑third Congress adjourned. Members and galleries joined in patriotic tunes from America to Tipperary, ending with God Be With You Till We Meet Again as the chamber cleared.
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House of Representatives
Washington
America
Leonorg Sherwood
General Sherwood
Ohio
Suwanee
Joe
Fitzgerald
Boston
Adaline
Fitz
Potash land filings protested by Tonopah man at Washington
A protest was lodged over potash claims covering 25 000 to 40 000 acres at Searles Lake. Victor Barndt of Tonopah voiced objections in person in Washington. The California Tronn Company, linked to the American Trona Company and thought driven by English interests, initially filed the claims.
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Searles Lake
Victor Barndt
Tonopah
Honanza
Barndt
Washington
California Tronn Company
American Trona Company
England
Mining graduate weds Countess in Los Angeles
Countess Arthur Lee Kelly, University of Nevada 1908 mining graduate, married Countess Mary Emily Marcelle von Reber at the bride's sister’s home in Los Angeles. The couple wed recently after Kelly’s years in mining operations in South America.
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Arthur Lee Kelly
University of Nevada
South America
Los Angeles
Mary Emily Marcelle von Reber
Wm. T. Keifer
Notice of probate hearing in Eureka Nevada estate case
In the Third Sadivial District Covert of Nevada Eureka County, notice that Pete Eder filed a document purporting to be the last will of John Eilers deceased and requests probate. Hearing set for March 2 1915 at 1 o'clock pm at the Eureka courthouse. All interested must appear to show cause why will should or should not be admitted to probate and petitioner appointed administrator with will annexed. if not admitted, administrator appointed. Dated March 12 1915. R. McCHARLES Clerk. N. T. Morgan Attorney for Petitioner. First publication March 13 1915. Last publication March 27 1915.
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Nevada
Eureka
John Edera
Pete Eder
John Eilers
State of
R. McCharles
N. T. Morgan
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