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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
1
Bucharest orders mobilization of all naturalized foreigners and foreigners under Romanian protection up to age 40. The government has not disclosed the intended course of action, while reports swirl that Russia plans invasion or that Romania may join the Allies in a united effort.
Glenn Cano, a known movie artist, died after losing his footing while near a railroad crossing as an oncoming locomotive struck him. The incident occurred in Los Angeles and is being reported by Pac. and Int’ News Service.
An unmasked highwayman robbed the Bank of Manitou in Colorado Springs during lunch. He forced cashier Frank Campbell into a vault and escaped with 3000 dollars.
A cablegram to the Navy Department reports the American tank steam er Pretolite was fired on by a submarine in the Mediterranean. One man was injured by shelling as the ship lay at anchor. The vessel is believed to be the steamer that sent the SOS call to Athens days earlier.
A disastrous Hoboken waterfront fire today damaged a garage area and spread to adjacent five story tenements, costing about a million dollars before being controlled. The blaze began in a garage and rapidly extended along the wharf district, prompting emergency efforts from local fire crews.
Berlin dispatch reports the capture of Ipek in southern Serbia. German forces announce the seizure as French troops retreat under pressure. The report notes persistent German pursuit as the front advances.
Jerry Huber took the stand in his murder trial and described the events before the shooting. He said he believed Billy Billings posed a life threatening danger and that he shot to save himself, while contradicting himself on intent during cross examination. The judge overruled a key evidence objection as to the deceased’s character, and the case appears unlikely to reach the jury before tomorrow.
Paris dispatch reports the French submarine Fresnels destroyed yesterday by an Austrian warship. Two officers and fifty six men taken prisoner. The admiralty intercepted a radiogram from the German naval department confirming the loss.
Berlin dispatches say French forces near Ardennes were outfought in a small melee and Germans seized a trench, taking about 60 prisoners. In Serbia, Germany claims to have outflanked French troops as they retreated to avoid envelopment.
The Musburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad group pleaded guilty to tightening laws violations, joining Pennsylvania in five counts. Maximum fines total $440000. Judge Castro sentenced Joe Lal to thirty days for stealing a stove from Rune yan Co and selling it to a Chinese man. County officials plan to cut a private sheriff office doorway in the Recorder's office partition.
Two years after John McConaghy began developing the Sweepstakes mine in the old Bullion district, a copper-silver ore body has been cut at 800 feet depth. The stake, owned by A. W. Hesson, Thos. Hunter, and John J. Hylton, was bonded to H. M. Armstrong and F. E. Blaisdell with a $50,000 bond and a $17,000 due January 20, 1916. Armstrong and Blaisdell, pleased with the strike, expect the bond to be taken up and payments fulfilled, signaling renewed activity in Bullion’s mining boom.
London reports the British steamer Tringa of 2154 tons was sunk by a German submarine. No further details are available.
A severe earthquake shook Cairo Illinois lasting one and a half minutes. The piece outlines the Federal Reserve system with twelve districts including Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Richmond Atlanta Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas San Francisco. It notes member banks and the open market powers of the new banks supervised by the Federal Reserve Board. Aimed at detailing structure and authority of the Federal Reserve.
A collage of clipped remarks from Birmingham Age Herald and London Opinion humor pages centers on emoluments of office as a term for politicians pay, with exchanges about rain, crops, and a recruit complaining about uniforms. The items reflect satirical banter across newspapers.
President Wilson spoke in person to a joint session of Congress urging national preparedness and unity to mobilize national resources for defense. He denounced acts violating U S neutrality and received attentive, approving cheers from the vast audience as the session adjourned.
The article notes there is no universal cancer cure and discusses the varied effectiveness of treatments. Surgery remains the most reliable option, while experimental remedies often prove impractical. Premature claims spur false hopes and delay essential surgical care.
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish forces pressing in Mesopotamia by striking British positions at Kut El Amara. Early assaults were repelled, and British authorities plan to send reinforcements to the Turkish front.
Colorado's state-wide prohibition is upheld by the state supreme court in a unanimous decision by Justice Cathbert. The ruling says cities under special charters cannot continue liquor traffic after January 1, 1916 and that prohibition falls under state police power, unaffected by the twentieth amendment. Licenses issued by Denver officials to August Goch are ordered canceled effective January 1, 1916.
Washington December 7 reports it is believed St Louis will secure the Democratic convention this year. Only the formal acceptance of the city's proposition remains to be completed.
Geneva dispatch reports an Austrian squadron from Cattaro bombarded San Giorgani in Albania. A Greek steamer and an Italian steamer at anchor in the port were sunk.
A stylized dialogue in which Uncle Rastus expresses gratitude for what he has and acknowledges what he lacks. The exchange highlights a balance between wealth and health, framed in a folksy, regional voice.
A notable error overheard in a domestic quarrel led to the maid being discharged. The incident suggests the maid then disclosed the family’s story to someone who used it to secure employment elsewhere, highlighting the consequences of sharing private matters.
A noted research worker voices a radical stance that only surgery should be used when possible in cancer treatment, urging caution until a universally sanctioned method emerges. He stresses early recognition and prompt professional care as the chief defense against cancer, not drugs or miracles.
Washington notes Secretary Lansing sent a note to Von Bernstorff stating the United States stands on international usage and will not disclose reasons. Berlin reports float that Germany may grant the recall before officials confer, with Berlin outlining intent to recall the attaches.
German and Bulgarian forces entered Monastir on Monday as main units pushed forward, marking a significant advance in the campaign.
Senator Mitch cock of Nebraska introduces a bill to halt export of munitions to the allies, aiming to shift war armament production to the government amid rising ship and steel costs. The Galveston News notes the backdrop of naval buildup and tensions shaping this legislative move.
San Francisco Dec 7 It is feared the Minnesota has fallen to mutineers. Wireless messages to the ship go unanswered as it sails homeward after a mysterious accident said to involve aliens. The crew is imprisoned and the vessel, badly crippled, may have sunk or been seized before reaching port.
The Western Union company rules that traffic department workers with two years of continuous service receive two weeks of full pay vacation, while those with one year receive one week. Vacations are for rest and recreation and employees should not seek other employment during the period.
In Carson federal court, Hausler, a former railroad breakman, sues Nevada Northern Railway seeking 25000 in damages after being injured in a head on collision while employed by the railroad. The case was taken up yesterday.
A central news dispatch reports that three hundred Bulgarian infantrymen mutinied when ordered to join the Turks at Gallipoli and were immediately shot. The incident highlights turmoil within Bulgarian forces allied with the Ottoman side during World War I.
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