Fallout Over State Board Shift Sparks Local Dismay
Rumors and criticism arise after Gov Boyle moves control of the state board of agriculture to Churchill county amid new appointments. Reno residents fear loss of local influence and potential sale or disposal of state board property valued at 35 000 to 40 000 donated by Washoe supporters.
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Reno
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British advance near Messines and Ypres Canal fronts
British forces report a successful night action along a seven mile front from the Lys to the Warnave. They say they reached all objectives south and east of Messines and astride the Ypres Comines canal, taking over 160 prisoners, a howitzer, and seven machine guns. A separate raid north of Lens yielded heavy German casualties and a few captives.
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LONDON
Messines
war office
Ypres-Comines canal
Lys
Warnave
Ypres-Comines
Lors
Klein Zilliebeke
Lens
PARIS
New Way 10 Fight Tuberculosis Sought
Sacramento reports a new method to combat tuberculosis is being sought by University of California scientists in cooperation with a state defense council committee. Governor Stephens has been asked to authorize funds to support the work. Professor F P Gay leads the pathology team with Dr Takeoka, a noted Japanese researcher, assisting.
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SACRAMENTO
University of California
state council of defense
Stephens
defense council
F.P. Gay
Takeoka
Sinn Fein Plans to Run Manor Parliament Candidate
Sinn Fein forces of East Clare announce they will contest the seat in Parliament vacated by Maj William Redmond's death at the front. Edward de Valera, former Dublin University professor, is named as their candidate though his death sentence for Sinn Fein revolt was commuted to penal servitude. he is currently in jail.
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LONDON
Sinn
Prisoners Buy Liberty Bonds at Nevada State Penitentiary
Two inmates Skinner and Steele bought 156 dollars worth of Liberty bonds under guard watch at the Nevada state prison. Warden Henrichs received the subscriptions initiated through Carson banks while every guard and employee also purchased bonds.
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world freedom
Liberty oan
Skinner
Steele
Henrichs
Carson
Jails Thrown Wide Open in Ireland
In London on June 15 the government announced in the House of Commons that all prisoners taken in the Easter Sunday rebellion in Ireland would be released without reservation Andrew Bonar Law spoke as the government spokesman confirming the decision while saying no prisoner would be held back This summary notes the broad release of all Irish rebels as declared.
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LONDON
house of commons
Andrew Sonar Law
Condensed Milk Shipments Reported to Germany
German agents have bought large quantities of condensed milk at retail in New York Illinois and Oklahoma and shipped them to Germany via neutral ports including Genoa Italy and Norwegian and Danish ports. The War Committee of the Condensed Milk Industry reports the purchases and says it will assist the government to stop further shipments.
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WASHINGTON
Germany
secretary of commerce
war committee
New York
Ilinois
Oklahoma
Genoa
Italy
Norwegian Vessels Sunk by German Submarines
Reports from the Norwegian foreign office via Central News describe several more Norwegian ships sunk with heavy loss of life off coast waters. Sigrun 2538 tons crew rescued Caymet sailing vessel driven ashore crew missing except one body found Vinnes 1107 tons only four men saved Sylvia 149 tons crew rescued Candac 285 tons crew rescued.
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Copenhagen
Sigrun
grosa
Caymet
Vinnes
Sylvia
Candac
War Budget Hed By Walson War Budget Hed By Walson
Senate committee approved a three billion dollar war budget signed by President Wilson. It includes for the army and war needs, and makes tax changes such as reducing the two cent stamp on bank checks to one cent and exempting candy from taxation. The panel approved income tax exemptions for dependents and considered bequests and legacies in inheritance taxes.
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WASHINGTON
Wilson
Haasce
German Flood Tactics Fail Against French Front
German efforts to flood lands as a defense along the Oise front failed as dry spring weather reduced inundations. The attempt covered towns like La Fere and Brissy as islands, but minimal water remained between German and French lines when a reporter toured the sector.
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Achery
Mayot
Brissay-Choigny
Brissy
Hamegicourt
Bartenicourt
Reichstag Session to Be Continued Indefinitely
Berlin reports a continued Reichstag session is expected with new elections unlikely next January. Government circles anticipate the October session will pass mandates extending the Reichstag through January 2, 1919 despite the ongoing war.
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BERLIN
Tageblatt
Reichstag
Flapper Definition Drives War Service Call
Mrs. Raymond Robins of the National Council of Defense says 55 per cent of women are “flappers,” defined as homebound women supported by relatives. She aims to recruit this group for war work after February registration, to fill roles left by men who went to war.
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Raymond Robins
Local Women Respond To Mrs Robins On Mothers Support
Mrs Sadie D. Hurst, president of the Women Citizens Club, comments on Mrs Robins statement about mothers and their independence. She suggests if Mrs Robins aims to include all mothers in her percentage estimate, her conclusion may be correct. The Gazette reports the exchange.
Uruguay favors United States on warship visits
MONTEVIDEO Uruguay June 15 The senate decided that if American warships visit Uruguayan ports they will be treated as non belligerents.
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MONTEVIDEO
Uruguay
senate
Uruguayan
President Wilson Pushes Early Food Control Legislation
Washington June 15 President Wilson renewed his drive for early passage of food control laws. He conferred with Senate leader Martin and agriculture committee chair Gore, outlining aims to regulate supplies and price levels amid wartime needs.
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WASHINGTON
Wilson
Martin
Gore
agriculture committee
Bluefield Mayor Killed by Woman in North Carolina
Bluefield North Carolina June 15 Mayor C R Carter died last night from pistol wounds received Wednesday night A woman Miss Bessie Young confessed to shooting him after he refused to stop eating her mother Mrs Mildred Young The mother is held as an accessory Carter who was married and father of several children was said to have called often on Mrs Young
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BLUEFIELD
N. C
C. R. Carter
Bessie Young
Mildred Young
Hustling Boy Scouts Help Liberty Loan
New York June 15 Officials report Boy Scouts of America have secured subscriptions to the Liberty Loan totaling 8 294 000 through 8 am today. Officials expect contributions from 238 000 Scouts to push total between ten and fifteen million dollars as a result of their efforts.
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NEW YORK
Boy Scouts of America
Flour Rises Eighteen Percent In One Month
Government reports a sharp food price surge in March to April with flour up eighteen percent. Other items include bacon fifteen percent potatoes fourteen percent and eggs ten percent. The nationwide index shows broad inflation across staples as war disruption continues.
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WASHINGTON
United States
department of labor
Northcliffe Calls On Secretary of State Lansing
Lord Northcliffe head of British war missions in this country paid an official call today on Secretary Lansing. He will return to his New York headquarters after meeting President Wilson.
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WASHINGTON
Lord Northcliffe
Lansing
New York
Wilson
First Sales of Bows Rove Par Liberty Loan Beginnings
The initial Liberty Loan bond trading on the New York Stock Exchange began at noon with small lots selling at par. Washington officials estimate total subscriptions may reach 2.5 to 3.6 billion dollars, as an avalanche of last minute, small investors flood banks nationwide. Reports from most federal reserve districts show exceeded minimum allotments, with Atlanta and Kansas City lagging.
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New York Stock Exchange
WASHINGTON
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Atlanta
Kansas City
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