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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1918

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Germans Capture Hangard in Prolonged Battle Near Amiens

Paris and London reports confirm Ludendorf seized Hangard after gruelling fighting southeast of Amiens. French forces fought through the night to retake and hold positions around the village as heavy French losses and intense bombardments continued.

Paris Ludendorf Hangard Amiens Holy East London Flanders Bailleul Villers Lretooneuns Brettonoux Reuters Dyaquenne Wood Villers Bretonneau Haig Villers Brettonneux Wier

Wool Growers to Deliver Wool at Last Year Price

Washington April reports say wool growers will supply wool to the government at last year’s price under a conference outcome. Officials discuss washed wool and market stability, with details on figures and timing still unclear.

GOV Washington

Suit Filed Over Damages for Sheep Losses in Moat Valley

Wilain Render and John Huttion of Moat Valley initiate a suit seeking damages for the loss of sheep and related costs. The complaint alleges the defeat of a prior deferment and seeks payment of 228 pounds plus damiasies.

Wilain John Huttion Moat Valley

Famine in Glass Eyes Imminent Amid Shortage Blowback

In Denver, April 25, a market note warns of a looming famine in glass eyes due to a shortage of skilled gliss blowers. Only three U S craftsmen remain, including Aaron Kohler, who runs a Denver shop, amid postwar demand and production constraints.

Denver Cole United States Aaron Kohler Kotler de Chines Rann Jarrod Kohler

Miners Strike Over Exemption Sparks Regional Action

The report notes miners strike actions tied to exemptions for draft classification. Officials in EBD and nearby areas discuss stalled operations as unions press for adjustments. Community leaders warn of wider disruption if demands are unmet.

Overturned Oil Pipeline Sours Atlantic Shoreline

A damaged report describes an oil spill near the Atlantic coast with warnings of environmental impact. Officials investigate the incident as observers note chemical plumes and potential harm to wildlife along the shoreline.

McKinley Memorial Bas Relief Presentation Noted

Fragmentary OCR reports a bas relief of President McKinley presented to a memorial. Text mentions sculptor and display locations with garbled names and dates, lacking clear attribution and context.

McKinley

Red Cross Division Head Visits Elko in 1900s

Justin W. McKibben, Pacific Mit plan representative of the American Red Cross, visited Eta County Chapel in Elko. The event highlighted Red Cross relief efforts, community support, and plans to aid soldiers and families, with praise for local chapters and volunteers.

RED Cross Division Elko Justin WH. McKibben Pacific Mit Plan Ted Cross Ad Boom Eta de Ga Red Cross McKitchen Wits Elke Gibbon Helmabe

British Secretary of State Resigns Amid Health Troubles

A terse notice reports the resignation of the British Secretary of State due to health reasons. The fragment mentions Secretary Wier and Ld Ot, with unclear details but signals a government leadership change.

Crane shale oil plant near Ely to start operations soon

A new Crane shale oil plant near the city is nearly ready for operation. State oil operator Mr BL Clase describes the McArthur line process with a conveyor heated to 400 degrees, producing an oil product claimed to be the finest in the area and outlining byproducts and potential cement and coke uses.

BL Clase Ely McArthur Line Crit Dale Crane Ethene Trimphreys & Stevens Rene Newada Hove

Marines Engage on French Front in World War I

Washington reports for the first time that American marines are in action on the French front. Casualties total thirty four killed with two hundred seventy four names listed. Marines praised as an effective, loyal fighting unit ready to bear the battle's brunt.

Washington Uncle Sam

Walks 650 Miles to Keep Draft Promise

Aberdeen Washington April 25 After a 650 mile trek lasting fifty one days Elmer Hemrich returns to state his pledge to be ready for the second draft call He went to Alaska to start a cannery job promising to return for service He trekked from Inner Skin Bay to Seward dragging a sled and surviving on clams and porcupine meat losing thirty pounds in the journey

Aberdeen Wash Elmer Hemrich Alaska Statlel Inner Skin Bay Seward Aluska

Dutch Foreign Minister Avoids Comment on German Break

In the Netherland chamber on April 25 the foreign minister said he cannot and will not speak yet on the serious question between Holland and Germany. He noted the situation is grave and will not comment until further developments occur.

Phagie Nether Prt

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