German Offensive in Flanders Crushed by Artillery Fire
London reports a long expected German offensive in Flanders failed utterly as German troops advanced to try to break British trenches near Ypres. Account says most attackers were mowed down by artillery with few reaching their lines, and withdrawal figures suggest over a thousand men pulled back from Suvid and Anzac sectors.
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London
Flanders
Progrean
Ypres
Suvid
Anzac Rons
Belmont Refinery Destroyed by Fire
Belmont refinery burned in a Sunday morning blaze after an off feed line ignited the ternary area. Firefighters and volunteers fought the blaze for hours. the steel framed building with galvanized covering burned completely with losses estimated around 14000 dollars. The plant, now a total loss, will be rebuilt soon after town assessments. Highland Insurance to handle the claim.
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Belmont
Totopat
Kod
RS. Highland
Ballon
U N Alumni Banquet Marks Nevada Honor Roll In Reno
About thirty University of Nevada alumni and former students gathered at the Mispal grill on Batulay evening to honor President Hendrick and faculty from Reno. Participants included Dean J G Sprigham, Dr F C Lincoln, Professors J Jones and Walter Palmer, with Henrietta Harris welcoming guests. Walter Anderson and Prof Berug fant spoke on the universitys role in the state and citizen duties as Bennett noted the twentyone animals in Tonopah in good homes. (Continued on Page Four)
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University of Nevada
Nevada
J. A. Carpenter
Henrietta Harris Wan
Jones
Carpenter
Walter Anderson
Berugfant
Henry Schmidt
Ture
Waeh
University
Bonnert
Tonopah
Bennett
Temporary Relief For All The Needy In Winter
An AE meeting of the city committee heard that all cases needing relief have been temporarily cared for and will receive continued aid for a few weeks longer. The committee will assess ongoing needs and distribute bedding clothing fuel provisions and cash donations where they do the most good without publicity.
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Wity Kellwk
Tonopah Extension Reports Bullion Forwarded This Morning
The Tonopah Extension Mining Company forwarded bullion in a Fargo bag weighing 6968 pounds. The shipment represents the mill’s product for the first half of December and is estimated to be worth about 64000 dollars.
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Tonopah Extension Mining
Fortrard
Podgy Wells
Fargo
Thousand Children to Be Entertained at Christmas Program
The community Christmas tree committee met to arrange a Santa visit at the Airdome on Christmas day at 1:30 p.m. They expect about a thousand children, with plans to deliver candy to those who cannot attend. Toys and holiday goods will be sold 25 to 50 percent off.
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Miapathot
Airdome
Uber
Ubedn
Vrans
Ty Jena
Rothels
Dros
Bee Us
Adv
Det Oo
DARDANELLES PLAN IS EVIDENTLY LOST
London reports a withdrawal of British troops from Suvia bay and a portion of Gallipoli to another sphere of operation. The move signals possible abandonment of the Gallipoli enterprise though official details are sparse and bonuses are mentioned.
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London
Suvia Bay
Anese
Gallipoli
Ehyeoeeeesae
Bulgarians and Greeks clash near Serbotreck border
A dispatch from Hrindisi, Maly reports fighting between Greek and Bulgarian forces in Epiris province at the Serbotreck border. Severe Greek officers and soldiers are said killed or wounded as a hastily sent reinforcement request arrived. Bulgarian advance is claimed to have penetrated Greek territory after an encounter with Greek outposts.
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Kovpy
Hrindisi
Maly
Epiris
Serbotreck
Ancona Episode Seen As Final U S Note Demand Reiteration
Secretary Lansing stated that the American note to Austria on the Ancona matter has been dispatched and is understood to be a virtual reiteration of the original demands. The note is expected to be published Wednesday and is described as the United States’ last word on the matter.
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Athines
Washington
Lansing
Austria
Ancona
United States
Newly Weds Receive Wide Congratulations in Secluded Celebration
In Hot Springs Virginia on December 20, the president and bride, who postponed a golf outing, answered hundreds of congratulatory messages from friends and relatives. The couple stayed in seclusion with only their immediate party, planning an automobile ride later that afternoon as arrangements for the Christening celebration are pending.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Christina
Settled En Route In Tonopah Typewriter Agent Leaves
A man named Page, an agent for a typewriter supply house, had been soliciting in Tonopah. He left town this morning without settling with his landlady. He was stopped at Millers by Chief Vans, a settlement was made and he was permitted to proceed.
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Page
Tonopah
Vans
Bullion Shipment Report From West End Company
The West End Company shipped bullion weighing 56 776 ounces with a value of 39 768 20 dollars. The shipment’s contents include silver and gold at 70 cents per ounce, and the cleanup for the counter is recorded.
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West End Company
van Worth
Weather readings at Tonopal from 1918
Official thermometer readings from the United States observer at Tonopal show a 5 am reading of 67 and 12 noon value at 2 pm, with relative humidity at 2 pm. The today reading notes percent humidity.
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United States
Olmerver
Tonopal
Immunity Talks Rise Over Villa Leadership Change
El Paso dispatch reports immunity offers shaping a new Villa government leader. If adequate guarantees are provided the leader would surrender control of all military and civil organizations in Villa territory to Carrung.
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Ny Associated
Mewes
EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Schmidt Alleged 10 Head Dynamite Plot Unveiled
In Los Angeles on December 20, testimony by detective Donald Vose identified Matthew Schmidt as the leading figure in a Pines dynamiting conspiracy. Vose said Schmidt spoke of a plan involving Emme Goldman’s New York home, and claimed Schmidt pressed ahead in September 1914 despite opposition from San Francisco labor man Anton Johannsen who convened a meeting and called it off.
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My Associated Press
Los Angeles
Matthew Schmidt
Pines
Donald Vose
Schmidt
Volle
Emme Goldman
New York
Heam Serted
Anton Johannsen
Asylum Granted Villa in United States Controversy
The State Department decided General Villa will receive asylum as a political refugee upon reentry. Officials say intermediaries seek immunity from arrest to help Villa abandon the fight against Carranza and live privately in the United States. The department aims to eliminate Villa to weaken the revolt in the north.
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Washington
State Department
General Vila
Ratugets
United States
General Funston
Vila
Twye
Ville
Carrance
Villa
Peace Declared Between Villa Faction and Mexican Government
An agreement has been signed at the El Paso consulate between the Villa faction in Northern Mexico and the de facto government of Mexico. The conference between the Mexican consul and ex-Lieutenant Villa led to terms that effectively remove Villa from Mexican affairs.
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Mexico
Villa
Moxleo
el Paso
Tonopah Girls Win Las Vegas Basketball Game
Tonopah High School girls basketball team defeated Las Vegas 24 to 12 on an outdoor court after traveling from Goldfield to San Vegas. They were hosted warmly by Las Vegas High School with a theater party and a dance in their honor.
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Gree
Las Vesgae
Goldfield
San Viegas
Venn High School
Tonopah
Las Vegas High School
Seare Vegas
Wll
Remains of Ed ward Clifford Jr laid to rest in Tonopah
The funeral procession moved from the family home to St Patrick church where Solemn requiem mass was sung. Ed ward Clifford Jr. was buried in the Tonopah cemetery amid large crowds and many floral tributes.
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Edward Clifford, Jr
Tonopahr
St. Patrick’ Church
Father Diss
Joseph Stenson
James Grimes
George Dugan
Steve Clark
Steve Pablovich
H. A. Fink
Fred Inman
Chris Barry
Tonopah
Berlin
Aviaion
Poperinghe
Ypres
Wood-sullivan store hosts children Gala with Santa visit
The Wood-sullivan company held a Christmas event inviting children on Friday and Saturday with Santa Claus arriving to hand out candy. About 20 pounds of candy were distributed in 600 half pound boxes as store staff and youngsters enjoyed the holiday scene. The shop announced a genuine close-out sale and planned evening hours as stock was cleared.
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Santa Clane
Wood-Sullivan Company
Santa Claus
Santa Maus
Antideath Penalty Petition Seeks November Vote
Ny Associated Press reports an anti death penalty petition to place the issue before voters at the general election next November. The obituary notes the funeral of William Jadenbaugh occurred yesterday afternoon from the family pew on Californian Street with many attending. Services were held at the house and grave in Tonopah Cemetery with a community dance at Airdome Saturday night.
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Ny Associated Prous
Sacramento
Cal
William Jadenbaugh
Californian Street
Tonopah
Airdome
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