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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
2
Madeline Glory, fresh from Germany, describes life under siege and the ruinous impact of militarism. She details Hamburgs decay and the Biemarck denkmals, arguing for dismantling war monuments and ending military prestige to allow Europe to recover and pursue peace.
A blurred fragment speaks of children surrounded by love and a spirit of goodwill. The garbled text mentions a story and a called Cory or Sbeza, but specifics are unclear. The passage seems ceremonial or reflective rather than a concrete report.
New York reports a plan to ship cars to California aboard a special train in February 1917. The Tourist Association of Central California will manage the operation with Chicago and New York offices, coordinating with railroads and auto groups. Perload rates apply from New York and Chicago to San Francisco, with lower freight rates than individual car shipments. The train departs February 26 with delivery around March 16, and owners may travel separately to San Francisco.
Senator Martin of Virginia emerges as a strong candidate to succeed Senator Ker of Indiana as Senate majority leader. Support grows, with indications he will be chosen, reflecting a solid following and key backing.
Senator Chamberlain calls for universal training and rapid passage of the military affairs bill. He argues the militia on the Mexican border proves the national guard a failure and that universal training would build citizen soldiers while Congress should fund readiness before the session ends. He notes many National Guard officers have resigned and reenlistment is low.
Washington December 5 Representative Nolan of San Francisco on the house labor committee says any bill to restrict free exports of food or commerce to cut the cost of living would fail. He argues agricultural interests would not support cereal embargoes and notes many humanitarian laws have been evaded by farming interests. He declines to take a firm position on embargoes but suggests housewives use oleomargarine for butter substitutes in the debate.
In Fourth Judicial District Nevada Elko County Jennie C D Meyer Trustee and Meyer spouses sue Mary D Flood James C Dunphy Viola Carmen Piercy Burnett William Burnett and William Burnett Jr to obtain decree authorizing borrowing up to 100000 with promissory notes secured by mortgages on 70253.85 acres of William Dunphy Cattle Ranch lands in Elko Eureka and Lander Counties. Service window ranges from ten to forty days depending on location. Proceedings dated December 4 1916 with attorneys JH Meredith and Charles Henderson representing plaintiffs. First publication December 4 1916. Last publication January 15 1917.
Joel L Blackburn of Reno filed to enter 80 acres in the Elko Nevada land district under sections 2306 2307 RS. The land is the West half of the Southeast quarter of section 23 township 44 north range 55 east. Protests or objections due to mineral character or other grounds must be filed by January 1 1917 with the register in Elko. First publication November 17 1916. Last publication December 20 1916.
Application by WM. W. Elsberry of Mountain City Elko for permission to divert Trail Creek and tributaries for irrigation. Construction includes a dam and ditches near un surveyed land, delivering 1.5 cubic feet per second during April to August. Filed November 2 1916. State Engineer W M Kearney. First Nov 15 1916 Last Dec 16 1916.
In the Fourth Judicial District Elko Nevada district court notice announces Albert Krenka has filed for final distribution of the estate of John Krenka Deceased. Hearing set for December 3 1916 at 10 am in Elko Courtroom to abow cause why petition should not be granted. Dated November 6 1916. (Seal ROBERT B HUNTER Clerk) By H C SPROULE Deputy. Nov 3-Dec 6
BEN BRUND RIDGE of Reno filed on Oct 17 1916 with the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Brundridge Creek. About 3.2 cfs to be conveyed via ditches for irrigation from March to September. water not to be returned. First pub Nov 6 1916. last pub Dec 8 1916.
Department of the Interior land office at Elko Nevada lists JOSEPH PERSON of Lamoille as filing for final three year proof on his Carson City homestead claim No 01069 for the W1 2 NW1 2 and NW1 2 SW1 4 of Section 10 Township 34 North Range 58 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses Ted Pollard Paul Winters John Castor and Nick Castor all from Lamoille named. Register JOHN E ROBBINS. Last publication December 8 1916.
Application 4216 by Nevada Bankers Hill Mining Company seeks permission from the State Engineer to appropriate public waters of Nevada. Water drawn from three springs within 200 feet of a section point in Sec 34, T31N R53E to be piped to Sec 34, T31N R63E for domestic and mining use. Water not returned to stream. First published Nov 24 1916. Last publication Dec 26 1916.
Notice is given that Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company by John B. Winter its attorney filed in this office an Application to enter land under the June 4 1897 act describing the southeast quarter of southeast quarter section five and east half of northeast quarter and southwest quarter of northeast quarter section eight township forty four north range fifty two east M D B and M in Elko Nevada. Any adverse claim or objection due to mineral character or other reason should file affidavits of protest in this office on or before December 29 1916. John B Robbins Register First publication May 20 1916 Last publication December 1 1916.
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