07 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1916
Page
1
Allied aviators raid a major German fortress north of Pogieres as German forces retake ground near Mons and Metz. Reports say heavy damage, low enemy activity behind lines, and persistent Allied air superiority. In Constantinople, Ottoman forces rout Armenian troops with large captives and loot details.
New York August 7 A one dollar daily raise was granted to subway workers today due to service disruptions from a labor strike. surface cars in Queens County and the Long Island area operate only sparingly as police quell rioting while boats and other traffic remain congested amid the strike and tense conditions. The broader reports describe German and Italian offensives, heavy fighting on the Meuse and surrounding fronts with large German losses and several vessels sunk.
The True Nobility will headline a Superb Picture show at the Bradley Opera House Tuesday night to aid the Catholic Church building fund. A special program includes an orchestra playing the latest hit by Elko’s J. M. Owens, When the Golden Sun Sets Then You Come Back To You.
New York Aug 7 authoritative desks state an imminent agreement between railroad managers and train service unions on a 5 hour day and overtime time and a half. President Wilson influenced both sides toward arbitration for a square deal, following an unsatisfactory previous compromise.
Judge Charles E. Hughes Republican presidential hopeful arrives in Detroit to launch a campaign day marked by a massive crowd, a parade, and planned meetings with political leaders. The day includes visits to industrial plants and a baseball game, reflecting his active inaugural tour.
The infantile paralysis outbreak continues in New York entering its sixth week. In the last 24 hours there were 145 new cases and 44 deaths. Weather is hot and humidity high.
Senator Pittman cannot campaign in person due to Washington duties, but asserts he prefers service over renomination. He asks Nevada Democrats to elect Pittman delegates: John H. Carier, Charles B. Kappler, Charles B. Henderson, A. W. Sewell, Robert W. Hesson, Fred C. Voight, Thomas Hunter, George Winkler. He cites legislative achievements and proclaims his advocacy for woman suffrage and rural credits, urging support for a pro-Pittman state convention slate.
A huge submarine, probably the German Bremen, was spotted five miles off the Atlantic coast at 11 25 this morning. The Ozark commander says no American divers are nearby, suggesting the stranger is foreign. British warships, warned by wireless, head north in pursuit amid fears of a German submarine campaign.
The Central Labor Council backs the culinary workers strike and warns of a bakers’ walkout in retaliation as wholesalers threaten to sell to open shops. The council declares war on the liquor business and endorses a constitutional measure to wipe out traffic in California. The action follows ties between liquor leaders, the Chamber of Commerce, and open shop forces. Labor circles have opposed prohibition, aiding wet forces and opposing the dry cause across the state.
Special to The Independent from Reno Nevada reports an early morning blaze at Manzanita Hall on the University of Nevada campus. The fire started in the basement likely from faulty electrical wiring. Firemen acted quickly preventing a heavier loss estimated at around 310 000 dollars.
WASLINGTON Aug 7 Callers at the White House today said afterward that in discussing the political situation the President laughed heartily at the Hughes speech of acceptance in which the Republican candidate proposed just one urged action a federal law giving the vote to women in all the states. Mr Wilton says openly that Hughes's declaration at this time for universal woman suffrage is merely a cheap bid for votes and that it will have little or no effect upon reflecting women leaders.
Commissioners in session order immediate operation of street sprinklers. three shifts of eight hours each will run until dust settles and service continues through rainless spell. Henry Jones reports from Rowland that northern roads are in satisfactory condition despite dry weather. Dog muzzling law also on the agenda.
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