12 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
1
Paris April 12 The French war office reports a Brandenburgers division attacked Caillette Wood on a two mile front with liquid fire but was repulsed at most points. German losses are estimated at 30,000 since last Sunday as heavy bombardment continues along the Douaumont Vaus front.
Elko picture lovers are promised a splendid treat with The Eternal City to be produced at the Bradley Opera House Friday night. The San Francisco success drew packed houses for six weeks at fifty cents a seat with many audiences returning multiple times. The film is a lavish tale of gorgeous settings and beauty.
The Carranza agency in Washington reports that Villa and 150 followers are surrounded by American and Carranza troops. Capture or death expected within a day or two, per the agency.
Jaurez officials report three 10 mule wagons loaded with gold silver and paper money en route to Quaretara from Parral with an estimated value of 0 to five million dollars. The treasure allegedly was buried on the Lasnieros ranch west of Parral by General Thomas Urbino before his death in a Villa skirmish. It will be produced under Eastern Star auspices at standard prices.
Richard Harding Davis famed author and war correspondent died at his Mount Kisco New York home at 9 30 last night after a two week illness from ptomaine poisoning affecting his heart. The death was kept secret until this morning.
Chicago April 12 Roosevelt partisans elected two to three delegates instructed to vote for him in the Republican national convention though his name was not on the ballots. Democratic delegates were solid for President Wilson. Senator Sherman said Illinois 58 delegates would back him first choice and Roosevelts second choice.
Three explosions rocked the Dupont Powder Factory in Nemours Virginia injuring many residents. One worker died and several houses collapsed with two children among the dead. Police and company officials investigated the blasts and casualty details remained fluid.
Mrs. Fike of the Postal Telegraph Company announces completion of a long distance telephone system with new reduced rates. Five minute minimums to Salt Lake City Reno and Sacramento at 1 and 2 cents per additional minute. Oakland Stockton and San Francisco 1.50 dollar minimum and 30 cents per minute. A booth will be at the postal office for calling San Francisco or elsewhere. Also notes Elko soda sale change as W C Vore sells to Wm Young in Elko county.
A Civic League special meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the High School at 8:15. Miks Ann Martin returns to Nevada after months in the east active in the national suffrage movement. A large crowd is expected.
Britain declines to release 38 German passengers taken from the liner China on the high seas. England asserts they plotted against British rule in India. Secretary Lansing published the note. another note may demand proof of the alleged plots and, if unavailable, their immediate release.
Turks claim another British attempt to relieve Kut el Amara failed. Townsend’s garrison remains beleaguered as the assault was beaten back.
Athens reports April 12 that German forces opened an offensive on the Serbia Greece border and have seized the fortified position of De Velope from Allied troops. The move is seen as signaling a broader drive in the region.
Senator Pittman said he will remain in Washington for several months and not travel to Nevada to campaign for re election. He expects Republican opponent Sam Platt and remains confident his land bill for Nevada will pass the House and become law this session despite opposition.
Ruby Valley rancher Lon Duval pleaded guilty to horse theft charges and received a state prison term of one to fourteen years. He confessed to stealing four horses tied to H. A. Agee of Clover Valley and claimed the horses later appeared with Sam Bachman in Iowa. The case may affect Bachman's indictment for buying and shipping the horses.
From San Antonio April 12 troops under Generals Brown and Dodd are in Durango while Funston ships nine cars of hay and oats to Chihuahua. The Chihuahua route will move supplies to field headquarters as Consul Letcher forwards them. Reports say K, M and Seventh Cavalry killed 32 Villistas and captured 40 yesterday. pursuit continues of scattered remnants, believed to be Villa’s rear guard.
London April 12 The British steamer Senator of 3497 tons was sunk by a submarine this morning with crew escaping. The Swedish steamer Murjek of 4124 tons was sunk by a mine and her crew saved. The steamer Smeaton was sunk by a submarine this morning and her crew were saved.
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