U S naval effort grows in war against submarines
The United States expands its wartime role as destroyers join the Atlantic patrols, a U S submarine engagement is reported, and plans for more ships and armed private craft accompany Pershing’s division headed to France. Conscription is law with June 5 registration for ages 21 to 30.
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Salt Lake
Germany
British Isles
France
Queenstown
Ireland
Regular Army
Pershing
Roosevelt
Dogan
United States Navy
European
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Adriatic Sea
Straits of
Otranto
British and Italian Offensives Dominate War Fronts
British cruisers engage Austrian ships off Cattaro inflicting heavy damage while Italian airmen strike retreating flotilla. The cruiser Dartmouth is torpedoed but reaches port. German U-boats attack as Western front fighting continues with gains for British and French forces. General Codorna’s Italian push captures Duino and over 6000 prisoners. Austria counters with 3000 Italians captured. Russia resists amid political upheaval as US loans back the new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattaro
Adriatic
Dartmouth
Vienna
Roeux
Bullecourt
Wotan
Hindenburg
Gorizia
Carso
Tolmino
Codorna
Duino
Cadorna
Trieste
Europe
United States
New Attorney for Nevada Admitted to Practice
Luke J. McNamee of Las Vegas appeared before the Supreme Court on Monday and was admitted to practice in all Nevada courts upon presenting his California certificate on motion of Ex Chief Justice Geo. F. Talbot. McNamee is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank R. McNamee former Eureka residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke J. McNamee
Las Vegas
Supreme Court
Nevada
California
Geo. F. Talbot
Carson News
McNamee
Frank R. McNamee
Eureka
Departures Reported for Stanford Graduation Exercises
Notes from Eurekans show Mrs. Anna Mullins and H. A. McKim leaving Tuesday for Palo Alto to attend Stanford University graduation exercises. Horton McKim of Tonopah will be among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurekans
Tonopah
Anna Mullins
H. A. McKim
Palo Alto
Stanford University
Horton McKim
Powder price rise hits Tonopan mine operants
Tonopan mine operants are informed that powder cost has advanced from 17 12 to 20 cents per pound f o b San Francisco, a $45 per ton increase. The rise is ascribed to glycerine shipment difficulties due to wartime demand absorbing the supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopan
San Francisco
Last Number of The Nevada Democrat Published
The Nevada Democrat of Carlin issues its final weekly edition as Editor Camp plans to return to Rochester to resume the Rochester Paycrack. Fallon school board awards the high school contract to Caldwell and Son of San Francisco on Saturday afternoon.
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Nevada Democrat
Carlin
Camp
Rochester
Fallon High School
Caldwell & Son of
San Francisco
Fallon School Board
Registration Day Under New Conscription Law 1917
President Wilson issues a proclamation fixing registration between 7 and 9 pm on the Sunday in June 1917 for men 21 to 30 and detailing exemptions for military service. Nevada's quota is about 500 for 500,000 troops, with Eureka County likely under 10. county boards, led by Sheriff James Mackey, will oversee one-day registration and issue forms and oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
United States
District Court of
Congress
Nevada
Eureka County
Adjutant General of
James Mackey
County Board of Registration
Wreck on Nevada Northern near East Ely halts traffic
Thirteen heavy ore gondolas piled in wreckage on the Nevada Northern line near East Ely last Friday. No crew injured and cause unavailable. Roadbed torn up and cars damaged beyond repair. Traffic delayed about 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Northern Line
East Ely
2500 Acre Sunnyside Ranch Sold to Olsen and Bews
The Lewis ranch at Sunnyside in Nye County was bought by Casten Olsen and Harry Bews. The sale includes several hundred cattle and horses plus equipment on the 2500 acre property.
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Lewis
Sunnyside
White River Valley
Nye County
Casten Olsen
Harry Bews
Elko Pastor Resigns for Weiser Idaho Church
Rev. Mr. McHarness of Elko Baptist Church resigns to accept the pastorate in Weiser Idaho. No successor named yet though several applicants, with resignation effective June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
McHarness
Elko Baptist Church
Weiser
Idaho
New State Engineer Takes His Office
Prof J G Serugham has been appointed State engineer by Boyle and arrived in Carson City to assume duties on October 1. Assistant engineer roles shift as B G McBride of Elko acts as Serugham's aide. Seymour Case will remain as present assistant until then with Harvey Edwards named stenographer and Frank Warren of Reno as engineer and draughtsman in the clerical wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Serugham
Boyle
Carson
Serugham
B. G. McBride
Elko
Seymour Case
Harvey Edwards
Frank Warren
Reno
Notice of Horses Shipped Over the Southern Pacific Railroad
A shipment from Palisade Nevada lists Richbel Taisho and several horses and mules in cars marked C & C 88314 and UP No. 77365. An inspection by Sheriff James Macxer and Deputy E. B. Conn records brands and counts including a black mare, several branded horses, a stallion, and multiple mules. Statement No. 23.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Palisade
Nevada
J. W. Ebert
James Macxer
Eureka County
Conn
Protective Range Association Meeting Notice
Eureka Nevada May 19 1917 notice of meeting to be held June 2 1917 at 2 p m. All members and interested ranch and range protectors urged to attend for organized effort. J A Bailey president Bernard Damele secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protective Range Association
Eureka
Nevada
J. A. Bailey
Bernard Damele
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Tas
Eureka Sentinel
Avery Ratued
B.A. Seillman
J. C. Tyler
Ely
Asveme
Nevada Consolidated Company
White Pine County
Fallon
Morris Pieretti
NEW Today
Antelope Valley
Faulknerraphy
Spring Street
Eurka
Thos, Trainer
Alabama Street
Hutte
Montana
Dodge Bros.’ Motor Gars
Dodge Brothers
Eureka Garage & Supply Co
Eureka, Nevada
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