26 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports a looming general strike by railroad train service men expected before midnight. President Wilson seeks to prevent disruption, warning of government action perhaps including ownership or martial law, as unions threaten a nationwide walkout and industrial upheaval.
Western wool market notes a quiet week with sampling orders in Boston and steady abroad. The piece shifts to President Wilson facing a railroad wage dispute with union leaders and railroad presidents, threatening a midnight strike while the president cites martial law risk. It reports Wilson’s refusal to meet railroad leaders and hints at possible government ownership of railroads to ensure continued traffic.
Judge Frank H. Norcross, former Republican hopeful for the U S Senate, announces to The Independent that he quits the fight and will not oppose Sam Platt. The move clears Platt’s nomination, while Pittman expects to face Platt and win. Local reaction is mixed, with Democratic praise and speculation about Pittman’s comeback.
A dated exchange contrasts optimism for Mexican peace with insistence on continued conflict. In a fablelike vignette two Irish figures Pat and Mike briefly reconcile before resuming their feud, illustrating perennial dispute. Also reported: the German submarine torpedoed the Duke of Albany in the North Sea last night, killing the commander, engineer, and 22 crew.
Nevada’s Dupont Pharmacy hosts an Edison instrument concert lineup featuring Giovanni Zenatello Arthur Middleton Jacques Urlus Emily Destini Marie Rappold Marie Delna Anna Case and others. Promises a rich hearing of Verdi Wagner Gounod and Faust arias with violin accompaniment by Albert Spalding. Audience urged to attend this evening or tomorrow for a priceless musical feast.
Patrick Calhoun, heir of John C. Calhoun, testified in receivership that his resources total less than five dollars and he lives on his wife’s income. He cites earthquake losses and stock declines as the cause of ruin, breaking down as he speaks. Astronomers plan to observe the total eclipse in 1918 across a wide U S route from Washington to Florida, with eclipse timing affected by sunset positions.
Bul gars push twenty miles southeast of Seres overrunning Greek and British positions as thousands of refugees head for the coast. British harassment via bridge burnings and road impediments slows Bulgars while artillery duels continue.
World renowned tenor Paul Althouse performs a vivid aria set alongside a humorous Nicolai vignette led by Otto Gorliz and the Manhattan Male Quartet. The feature touts music’s value for education and universal appeal across diverse audiences.
Bulgarian forces seized the Startle fortress at Salonkia last night, slaughtering the Greek garrison including the commander. No mercy was shown as Greek fighters were cut down to the last man in a decisive assault.
United States army ordnance experts announce perfected field Howitzers of 16 inch calibre with 12 to 15 mile range and a ton class shell. German and French guns used by U.S. manufacturers noted. Possible six-gun regiment to form mobile army unit.
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