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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1915
Page
1
Petrograd notes the Riga battle as a British submarine sinking one of Germanys best dreadnoughts while two cruisers and eight torpedo boats go down. Russian churches fill as crowds praise the victory. Officials say 2.5 million Austro German troops oppose Russians from Riga to Galicia.
Four Spanish bullfighters lead a roster that includes Manuel Sanchez Justo Perez Jose Gonzales and Angel Bilbao among others as Rodeo Week preparations begin. Two more bad bulls are sought while trial runs and horse tryouts continue at the race track ahead of a non fatal replica bullfight event with no animal killings.
Abe Reuf walked from San Quentin at 6 40 this morning and boarded a train to San Rafael on his way to Mendocino county. He made no statement.
London reports the Balkan crisis nears a key moment as Servia weighs ceding Macedonia to Bulgaria as her award. No Bulgarian move signals joining the Allies.
Mr. Smith of the Smith Spraggins company building the county road through Secret Pass visits Elko and reports rapid progress. He sent a half inch gold nugget to Salt Lake for pin fabrication, bought from a laborer who dug it along the road and believes someone dropped it there. no prior gold finds are known in the area.
Amsterdam report from Aug 22 cites the Tele staaf claiming German officials urged Reichstag leaders to soften annexation talk and push for peace discussions before the Reichstag session. It quotes Helfferich as warning the new loan would exhaust Germany’s resources and stressing the need for early peace.
Washington officials say American attitude on the Arabic issue will not be decided on elementary evidence. The nationality of Mrs Brusglere and Dr Wood, victims of the disaster, is in question. Debate centers on whether Wilson will avoid war with Germany or sever relations and call Congress.
United Press reports Attorney General Gregory said the cabinet had not yet decided the course it will pursue. He asserted Germany is guilty of a deliberately unfriendly act and emphasized that America does not deal with hypothetical cases.
Paris reports that French torpedo boats sank a German destroyer last night off Ostend. The notice credits the French squadron in the engagement and notes the action occurred near the Belgian coast with the German vessel claimed sunk.
A.W. Sewell the Tuscarora merchant and family guest at the Mayor reports a new divide camp with sixteen at work. He notes a forty stamp mill is going in and urges road improvements into Divide to protect trade. Visitors from Mountain City register at the Mayor, including Ed I Buller and Thomas Stinton family and others.
United Press dispatches from Washington report officials doubt a German submarine sank the Arabic. A captain close to U S events says eight to fourteen days pass before a sub can report. Some fear a mine may have sunk the vessel while others await formal inquiry results.
Floods across St Louis surge with three major shows and widespread property loss. Authorities report twelve deaths and about one thousand homeless as investigations begin into the disaster and relief efforts.
Berlin reports that QOOWETZ has been captured by German forces with Ossowetz cited in dispatches. Authorities confirm enemy advance and advance positions are under scrutiny as news bounds into the city.
Washington reports that important cables from Ambassador Page concern the sinking of the Arabic. Secretary Lansing asks Ambassador Gerrard in Berlin whether the German admiralty has received a report from the submarine commander claimed to have sunk the ship. Abner H. Wiseman dies at Wells after eighty years. funeral set for Wells tomorrow under Masons at Clover Valley.
Dr. Wood, born in England and naturalized as an American, drowned when the Arabic sank off Janesville Wisconsin on August 23. Local authorities report the incident and identify the deceased as a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Berlin reported only vague notes on a Riga sea clash. The dispatch claimed a portion of enemy ships appeared near Zerbridge this morning but withdrew after heavy artillery bombardment.
Berlin dispatch reports German officials say Sofia and Constantinople have signaled a positive accord between the Allies and Turkey with the option of Northern neutral stance. Aegean and Balkan alignments remain unsettled as talks continue.
A Rome dispatch notes transports have sailed from Milan port for Turkey likely toward the Dardanelles or Asia Minor. The report highlights rapid movement of Italian forces during August.
Paris reports French forces captured German positions at Vosnes after heavy shelling and infantry assault. Authorities say terrific actions occurred along the western sectors throughout the day.
London Aug 23 The British three master Martha Edmonds has been submarined. The crew was landed.
The foreign office states the Arabic was unarmed and outward bound for neutral ports. It was sunk by German submarines without warning and there was no attack or attempt to escape. Also mentions J L Jolly and W J Crawford visiting the Mayer home, with a note on valve recovery.
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