27 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
1
British troops guard government buildings and financial institutions in Dublin as machine guns sweep the streets. Rioting spreads across Ireland with casualties reported, while martial law extends to western regions and arrests continue.
A telegram from Dr. C. W West reports Mrs. G. W. West underwent an operation for intestinal obstruction at one o clock yesterday. Dr. Huntington Mill performed the procedure. Her condition is favorable for recovery after the trip from town to San Francisco, where she was taken on the 19th.
Berlin dispatch says the American Ambassador Gerard will meet with the Kaiser tonight at army headquarters to discuss the submission issue with Chancellor Hollweg in attendance. The report is from Pac and international news services.
French officials anticipate another major Verdun battle before May 6 as German artillery targets Avecourt and Cote du Poivre. Berlin reports 20 000 German dead and missing since the war began while 500000 fresh troops mass at Verdun for a potential supreme assault.
Edward Parsons via attorney Warren M. Hauser sues Southern Pacific in Mineral county district court for 75 600 damages alleging a Mina shops accident last year caused the loss of his leg after a machinist worker in a pit under a locomotive was struck by a falling boy resulting in amputation and injuries in Yolwer Lake bulletin.
Goldfield resident Harry Peterson found a purse containing 1000 dollars in cash in the downtown district Saturday evening and advertised the find. The story notes a Greek philosopher Dioxenes and humorously contrasts ancient searches for an honest man with the modern discovery.
In federal court the Bergman Allfree Taylor case challenging the 1945 and 1915 water laws returns to trial. Testimony was taken and briefs are due by May 9. Cheney Downer Price Mawkins represent the plaintiffs and Attorney General Thatcher represents the state.
The Independent notes a shipment of garden seeds from Senator Key Pittman available to the public. Seeds will be issued while supplies last to in person or mail applicants, with instructions to avoid sending children and to apply promptly to ensure fulfillment.
London April 27 A Dutch steamer Bubhe of 3233 tons and Maashaven of 2900 tons were sunk by mines. The Norwegian Stromannes also sank after striking a mine. Nordsee struck a mine and sank. The Norwegian Cermanian was shelled by a submarine and capsized with several missing to presumed dead.
Captain Wilbur Lawton’s The Wonderful Adventure stars William Farnum the $100,000 dramatic artist. The William Fox release is a photo drama with unusual power and deep human interest. Report says Farnum never looked better. screening tomorrow at Bradley Ad.
Washington officials await Germany's response, now expected next week, amid unease over possible conditions. The delay fuels fear that Germany may hinge acceptance on terms and provoke a breaking point with the United States.
Elko will host a 20 ton shale plant by R. M. Catlin to test commercial value of the beds south of Elko. Analyses by shale expert R. H. Findlater suggest a long lasting deposit with output potential of ten thousand gallons daily. Success would spark extensive local industry including mills and iron works.
The State Department sent a demand to London via Ambassador Page for immediate release of 38 German passengers seized from the Steamer China. It rejects the claim they plotted against British rule in India and warns Germany may set other conditions to justify the seizure. The administration cautions that quibbling could trigger a break.
In a morning tennis match at the high school court Gerdaline Helfrich Alice Bradley and Adele Clinton defeated Ruth Dazelle Dorothy Middleton and Leah gia 6-3 6-0 0 Lack of practice limited the public school team. A biscuit making contest drew many visitors Jaunita Parker won first Aulalia Hyde second and Dorothy Middleton third. Contenders included Nellie Gobin Leah Clark and Dorothy Middleton Elko Metropolis. The event closed with praise for the winners and notes a tomorrow promise.
Overseas News Agency reports De Tribuna says Britain sank a Dutch warship, prompting Holland to prepare for war and England to offer indemnity and apology. Also notes a local omelet contest and upcoming track meet at 10 A M and 1 30 P M with activities for high and grammar schools.
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