Artist Rachel Rand Drowned in Humboldt River Swift Currents
Rachel Rand an art teacher in Reno public schools and a notable Humboldt University alumna died after being swept from a Palisade home by the swollen Humboldt River. She had taught in Reno for two years after graduation and was popular at the university and in the school system.
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Rachel Rand
Reno
Palisade
Humboldt
Rand
Miss Rand
Kate Lewers
Renograde
Walle
Irn to
Red Cross Humanity Dollars Campaign Update
Washington June 26 The Red Cross humanity dollars campaign tallies noon total 104060606 with more expected. War council predicts a toll near 1109600 by might fall as drives continue nationwide.
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WASHINGTON
Red Cross ‘humanity
Red Cross war council
Venizelos Forms New Greek Cabinet After War Turbulence
A Times dispatch from Athens reports Venizelos now to organize a new government by tomorrow. French troops entered Athens, the second such action since the war, and Greek forces faced them briefly before reparation demands prompted withdrawal. Venizelos, tasked by King Alexander, aims to press Parliament for Greece to join the Allies.
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Venizelos
LONDON
the Times
Athens
DesMetrios Gounaris
meber
Constantine
Constanttine Venizelos
Havas
Alexander
Times
Sas
Greece
Canadians Win in Lens Fight as Front Advances
Canadian headquarters report a general advance on Lens with occupation of a strong outpost and progress toward La Coulette. French forces attacked northwest of Hurtebise after artillery, capturing the first German trenches and taking over 300 prisoners. House-to-house fighting favored the Allies, while Germans destroyed western Lens houses to widen firing areas. The British arms gained signal success in the Souchez valley amid relatively light losses.
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PARIS
Hurtebise
war office
FRANCE
Lens
La Coulette
Souchez
Alfonso's Troubles Up Again in Spain Politics
Madrid reports the government suspended constitutional guarantees as Premier Dato sought the king's signature to authorize the decree. The measure, taken after a cabinet meeting, goes into effect today amid public dissatisfaction. Dispatches cite repeated suspensions in recent years.
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Dato
MADRID
PARIS
Spain
cabinel
Biggest hoard of gold in world counted in New York
June 26 report from New York states the United States assay office completed an inventory showing what officials call the largest hoard of gold ever stored together. The total, 4.763 billion dollars in English French and American coins and bullion, was melted and on hand with no missing pieces. Premier Eduardo Dato had just taken office two weeks earlier amid continuing Spanish crisis reports.
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NEW YORK
United States
Edward P . Leech
Verne M. Bovie
Belgians Fear Deportation to Russia Amid German Deception
In German held districts including Lens Belgians fear forced removal to Russia as deportations to northern France for road and fortification work continue. Belgian authorities say Germany feigns halt while redeportations proceed regardless of accusation health or age, exposing prisoners to harsh conditions.
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HAVRE
Lens
Russia
Germany
France
London Air Raid Casualties Reported
Official figures issued June 26 recount 91 men 24 women and 42 children killed in the June 13 London air raid. Injured total 220 men 110 women and 160 children as further bodies were found amid debris.
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LONDON
British Airships Fight Battle In Clouds Over Flanders
British naval planes engaged ten German aircraft near Bovlers on Monday in a sixteen minute battle. One enemy plane was shot down in flames, two more were driven out of control, while the British crews returned safely despite cloudy conditions.
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LONDON
tmce
Flanders
Bovlers
Swiss Crisis Ends with Ader as Federal Council Hope
A Havas dispatch from Berne reports Gustave Ader, president of the International Red Cross, is likely to be elected to the Swiss federal council to succeed Hartmann and lead the political department until 1917. Edmund Schulthess would oversee political affairs thereafter per custom as the Hoffmann problem is settled amid German Swiss opposition.
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PARIS
Havas
Berne
Gustave Ader
International Red Cross
federal council
Hartmann
confederation
Edmund Schultheiss
Oregon Raises Over 900000 for Red Cross Fund
Portland contributions tops two hundred thousand as Oregon totals exceed nine hundred thousand. state-wide districts still reporting final returns with 540600 allocated to remaining regions and many districts awaiting final tallies.
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OREGON
RED CROSS
PORTLAND
Ore
Flood ties up railroad in Colorado and Utah
Denver reports the Price River flood after the dam break near Fairview Utah has virtually halted the Denver and Rio Grande system south of Grand Junction Colorado. Bridges washed out and lines from Colton to Helper are impassable. One train reached Grand Junction but no passengers are being taken for points west. Traffic to the West is rerouted via alternative lines.
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DENVER
Colo
Price Rier Irrigation Company
Fairvew
Utah
Denver & Rw Grande
Grand Junction
Colton
Helper
Prohibition Key Dispute in Senate Food Bill Debate
Washington June 26 The Senate agricultural sub committee opened discussion on the food control bill. Prohibition provisions top the contentious issues as the measure faces opposition from the House plan to ban manufacturing foods into intoxicants. Finance minds fear revenue loss from liquor prohibition and will confer with agriculture. Debate continued on the floor over features including iron and steel extensions of government control.
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WASHINGTON
senate agricultural sub-committee
dhef
house
senate
finance committee
agriculture committee
Chamberlain
Iron and Steel
Finns Volunteer Emigration Sparks Border Alarm
Petrograd reports 3000 Finnish volunteers who served in the German army plan to enter Finland soon. Border guards tightened controls and orders issued. The paper notes Germany releasing 300 fighters as suspicions rise about the emigration. Finnish Social Democratic leaders protest non admission.
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PETROGRAD
Russkia Volla
Finland
Germany
Finnish Social Democratic workmen's party
Finlandia
Bulgars Mistreat Serbian Clergy Reported
The Serbian legation in Shington says Bulgarian occupation brutalizes Serbian bishops and clergy. The bishop of Sergule is interned in a Bulgarian monastery. The seminary director Steven Dimintrievitch and 120 pupils were ordered to walk to Sofia with no news since. Bulgarian authorities enforce their schismatic religion in Serbia and expel Serbian clergy.
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Serbia
Woman kills self after death of lover in Philadelphia hotel
June 26 reports a fatal hotel incident as John J Alexander traveled from Pittsburg and identified the dead man as Lieut Verdinand Alexander of the navy's signal corps. Louise Jones of New York, who was to wed Alexander, shot herself after his death from indigestion.
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PHILADELPHIA
John J Alexander
Pittsburg
Verdinand
Alexander
signal corps of the navy
Louse Jones
New York
Old Title Revived by King of England
London June 26 according to the Times King George has revived for Prince Louis of Battenburg the dormant title of Marquis of Milford Haven used by King George II. Prince George of Battenberg eldest son of Louis will be Duke of Medine and the second son will be Lord Louis Mountbatten. Prince Alexander of Teck will be known as the Earl of Athlone. The changes follow King George dropping all titles of German origin.
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Times
George
Prince Lews of
Battenburg
Marquis
Milfordhaven
George II
Prince George of Battenberg
Prince Lows
Bark of Medine
Louis Mountbatten
Alexander of
Teck
Earl of
Mine sweeping device used by vessels in war zone waters
A mine sweeping device attached to a ship’s bows extends a netted projection to sides. It lifts mines to surface safely away from the vessel. The ship, on its first return since April after damage from a mine, passed through a British port and arrived today. One crew member was killed in the prior incident.
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ATLANTIC
Exemption Board Names Approved for Draft by Gov Boyle
Washington June 26 An announcement lists local exemption boards across twenty four states and names the sheriff county clerk and county physician for each district. The boards are said to have the President and state executives approval and will begin selecting the army next week.
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WASHINGTON
national army
Wilson
uiuis
Nevada
Utah
Minnesota
Montana
Nebaska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Colorado
South Dakota
Texas
CARSOR
CIty
Joyle
Washoe
C P Fetiel
E A Beemer
S. WK Morson Churchill
Ank J. Wildes
EL Howard
H Lehners Clark
Sam Gay
H A Harmon
Martin Douglas
Chris Nielson
H P. Jepson
H. Howell Diko
J P Hains
R B M Wunter
Arthur’ Hood Lincoln
A Mescott
W. A. Denton
W W_ Stockham
Lyon
L Little
she
C.A McLeod
ED Learrtt
F B Balvai
S P Kelso
S C Pache Nye
H Thomas LE Glass
R Masterson
Esmeraldi
w A Ingalls
Ormsh
J A_ Stearn
Dan BE
Merton
Von Radesk
Storey
C W O'Connor
W. Hodgins
White Pine
David Maclean
S D. Oldfela
I Alexander
Ryan
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Hellenic
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Wiecaet
Alfonso
OGAIN
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RUMANIA
Little Kingdom
SWITZERLAND
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Rio Grande
Sofia
ENGLAND
Atlantic Port
Boyle
Grand Theatre
CLARA KIMBALL
AMERICA
David Graham Phillips
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