British battleship Triumph sunk at Gallipoli Dardanelles
The Admiralty announced the British battleship Triumph was torpedoed by a submarine while supporting Australian and New Zealand forces on the Gallipoli peninsula and sank shortly after. Most officers and men, including the captain and commander, were saved as destroyers and patrol craft pursued the submarine until dark.
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Triumph
Dardanelles
Admiralty
New Zealand
Gallipoli Peninsula
Ocean
Irresistible
Goliath
Annk
Shake Up In Tonopah Schools in Bonanza Report
The Bonanza notes a major Tonopah public schools shake-up with Prof. Dilworth of Rupert Idaho named to succeed the present superintendent. Three grade teachers were not reappointed, two others anticipated rejection did not apply, and trustees plan to confer with the new head before final selections. The term ends June 11, and the Normal school closed with six diplomas awarded.
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Tonopah
Dilworth
Rupert
Idaho
Becker Must Die Court Upholds Becker Murder Conviction
The court of appeals upheld the second conviction of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal. Becker now faces possible execution unless clemency from Governor Whitman or reversal by the U S Supreme Court occurs.
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Becker
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
New York
Court of Appeals
Whitman
United States Supreme Court
Becker Sentenced To Die in Rosenthal Murder Case
Albany May 26 The Court of Appeals fixed the week of July 12 for the execution of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted in the Rosenthal murder case.
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Becker
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Not Guilty Verdict in Boise to Winnemucca Immorality Case
A U S jury in Carson found Stanley Ab bott and Thelma Lee not guilty after a half hour of deliberation in the second trial over transporting women for immoral purposes from Boise to Winnemucca. The earlier trial ended with a hung jury after a long, all-day, all-night session. Ike Winap known as Indian Ike, owner of a Humboldt range gold mine, was shot by W R Petty a prospector in a Saturday afternoon self defense case.
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United States
Carson
Stanley Abbott
Thelma Lee
Boise
Idaho
Winnemucca
Ike Winap
Ike
Humboldt Range
W. R. Petty
Petty
Lamb
Italy Wins Naval Battle and Advances into Austria
Persistent rumors say an Italian cruiser torpedoed and sank two Austrian cruisers off Ancona as heavy cannonading echoed along the Adriatic. Italian troops push north toward the Gulf of Trieste, crossing the border while Austrian resistance appears weak. King Victor Emmanuel reportedly takes supreme command, with Prince Thomas of Savoy as lieutenant general. Italy proclaims a blockade along the Adriatic coast from the frontier to Cape Kiephali.
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Rome
Adriatic
Ancona
Austria
Gulf of Trieste
Isonzo
Victor Emmanuel
Ias
Prince Thomas of Savoy
Italy
Cape Kiephali
Nevada License Law Declared Unconstitutional
District Judge E J L Taber at Elko held the state traveling merchant license requiring a $100 fee unconstitutional for goods grown out of state. The ruling centers on a clause allowing Nevada vegetables to be sold without a license, deemed discriminatory against other states. The test case began with Sam Sutton charged under the law and appealed after conviction. Further arguments will be heard.
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E. J. L. Taber
District Court
Elko
Nevada
Sam Sutton
Taber
Eleven Nations Now At War Enter Italy Joins Conflict
The entry of Italy into World War I raises the engaged states to eleven. Italy allied with Germany and Austria-Hungary since 1882 faced pressure after the Sarajevo assassination to support the Germanic bloc. Diplomatic negotiations followed as Germany and Austria-Hungary urged neutrality, leading to Italy's involvement.
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Italy
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Austria- Hungary
Nat
Crown Price
Prince von Buelow
Rome
Austria
Roosevelt Wins Libel Suit Verdict Return in Roosevelt Case
The jury in Barnes versus Roosevelt returned a unanimous verdict for Roosevelt. Edward Burns, a Syracuse motorman who had favored a plaintiff verdict, joined the other jurors in reaching the decision. Barnes announced plans to appeal the ruling.
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Barnes Vs. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Edward Burns
Syracuse Motorman
Barnes
Miner Fights for Life After Saloon Poker Attack
T. D. Murphy, a miner, was struck with a revolver and kicked after winning about 250 dollars from C. B. Wiseman, a postal employee, and James Day, a gambler, in a poker game in a National saloon. Murphy suffered skull fracture, a broken nose, several teeth knocked out, and several broken ribs. He is in critical condition but may recover. Wiseman and Day are held on assault with intent to kill.
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T. D. Murphy
C. B. Wiseman
James Day
National
Wiseman
Day
Italy Declares War on Austria-Hungary in Rome
Rome reports Italy formally declares war against Austria-Hungary on May 28, with King Victor Emmanuel signing the decree at 2 PM. Hostilities begin tomorrow as Italian Alpine chasseurs clash with an Austrian patrol near Forcellini di Montozzo. Royal decree orders seizure of Austrian and German ships in Italian harbors amid massed troops and rumors of 800,000 Austro-German forces ready to cross the border.
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Rome
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Victor Emmanuel
Forcellini di Montozzo
Pont di Lego
Pejo
Cattaro
War Fever Grips Kingdom as Salandra Cabinet Resigns
In May the Salanirs cabinet resignation sparked violent demonstrations across major cities in favor of war. A patriotic surge led to calls for hostilities, troops deployed to restore order, and denunciation of neutrality. Even King Victor Emmanuel’s relatives faced hooting as talk of revelation circulated. Austria-Hungary’s emperor burned in effigy in Rome while Giolitti went into seclusion. Once Salandra party remained in power, calm returned and citizens awaited the call to arms.
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Salanirs
Victor Emmanuel
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Giolitti
Salandra
Italy Enters Position for Land Move Against Austria
Diplomatic exchanges between Vienna and Rome failed to keep Italy out of the war. Italy denounced the triple alliance on May 4 and mobilized large forces along the Austrian frontier by May 10. The Alps' terrain promises difficult operations as Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops fortify and prepare on opposite sides of the boundary.
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Vienna
Rome
Italy
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Austrian Alps
Italy plans Adriatic strike to seize Austrian gains
The Italian fleet concentrates in the Adriatic under the Duke of Abruzzi with aims to quickly confront Austria. Italy seeks unredeemed Italian territory near the Adriatic head including Trento and Trieste. Italy’s total war strength, counting all resources, is about 4,000,000 men.
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Adriatic
Duke of Abruzzi
United States
Austria
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Trento
Trieste
Greek Murdered Near Ely in McGill Quarter
George Samaris, a Greek, shot Nick Koutsouvanis, his fellow countryman, in the foreign quarter at McGill last Sunday night about 9. Samaris fired four shots while Koutsouvanis lay on a bed in his cabin. No eyewitnesses. authorities report unprovoked motive tied to a rejected marriage plan.
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George Samaris
Nick Koutsouvanis
McGill
Samuris
Tragedy Over Mining Stock Ends in Death of Pioneer
Mrs Anna Katherine Garberg sister of Tex Richard died at Tonopah Saturday morning after a brief illness from tonsillitis that worsened into a brain abscess. She was 87 and among Beatty's pioneers, with conflict reported over mining stock ownership involving the deceased.
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Anna Katherine Garberg
Tex Richard
Tonopah
Beatty
Tax Board Faces Surge of Tax Appeals in Nevada
The Nevada Tax Commission is the busiest state body as many corporations seek tax adjustments, hiring attorneys to argue before the board. The Reno Gazette observes the flood of appeals as the commission handles rising corporate taxation disputes.
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Nevada Tax Commission
Reno Gazette
Tisza Defends Austria Hungary Italy Policy in Chamber
Budapest May 26 Count Stephen Tisza Hungarian Premier delivers a stirring speech to the Chamber of Deputies detailing Austria Hungarys stance toward Italy during the past four weeks. He asserts no territorial changes were sought and defends the triple alliance while pledging continued war of unity and resolve to victory against perceived adversaries.
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Budapest
Stephen Tisza
Chamber of Deputies
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Count Tisza
Signor Salandra
Serbia
Balkans
Italy Loyal to Ally Sparks House Excitement
Leading Italian figures urged continued loyalty to their ally despite abstaining from the conflict. The Premier outlined negotiations on compensation for Italy's neutrality. John Fitzgerald, Reno pioneer and former city council member under Mayor Turrittin, committed suicide in Petaluma, despondent over financial reverses.
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Italy
Count Tisza
John Fitzgerald
Reno
Turrittin
Petaluma
Cal
On the Bridge I Stood at Midnight by Walt Mason
A reflective poem laments city nights of forgotten home life and crowded urban glare. The speaker recalls happier days, critiques modern pleasureseeking crowds, and imagines breaking the bridge that connects past and present.
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Walt Mason
Mail Contract Awarded for Winnemucca to Paradise Valley
The Humboldt Star reports a one year mail contract from July 1, 1916, to June 20, 1917 for C. B. Haviland. Service runs six days a week between Winnemucca and McDermitt with a side trip to National and Willow Point to Paradise Valley. Mining location blanks for sale at the SawrinEL office.
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Winnemucca
McDermitt
National
Willow Point
Paradise Valley
C. 8
Haviland
Humboldt Star Che
Hoist for sale in Goldfield Nevada for 425 dollars
Hoist for sale cash 425. A 25 hp Fairbanks Morse hoist with 30 foot gallows frame and 500 feet steel hoisting cable. Includes two large ore buckets tanks pipe connections and ate components. First class condition. H G McManus Goldfield Nevada. Mention Eureka Senrvet.
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Fairbanks-Morse
H. G. McManus
Goldfield
Nevada
Eureka
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Greece
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Tisza
Sawrinel
Brown
Anle
Daniel Morrison
J. C. Carter
Mineral Hill, Nevada
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Allis Chalmers
Alice Chalmers
Bunk Houe
Nick Ratto
Eureka, Nevada
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