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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
1
Lord Charles Beresford, former naval head, denounces the government's war conduct in Britain. He predicts disaster if procrastination continues, saying campaigns lack objectives, sea mastery is underutilized, and the war staff is not consulted on manpower or material availability.
Charles L Bovard of Montana Wesleyan University urges shifting emphasis from mathematics for girls to home science and related fields, while preserving cultural studies. He calls for cooperation to curb aristocratic trends in preparatory schools and suggests military training to boost discipline and physical development.
Ambassador Page led a vigorous protest in London over the British government seizing an American steamer. Authorities postponed the requisition for three weeks, a move believed driven by Page's actions. Reno group urges police presence. WCTU meets with Mrs Miller to discuss duties to Washoe Indians and spread Christmas spirit.
Berlin dispatch reports a 100 yard advance on hill 193 north of Squain with 120 French troops captured and two machine guns taken. In the Balkans 2,000 Serbians and 80 cannon were seized along with munitions at Ipek.
Berlin December 5 Hollweg will open the Reichstag tomorrow and it is believed he will talk peace He is prepared to discuss the Balkan policy with the Reichstag and it is understood he will deliver the Kaiser's personal opinions on the situation
Athens reported that German forces reached Kenali, a railway hub on the Greek Serbian frontier. It remained unclear if they would invade Greek soil, though Greece reportedly granted permission to pursue Serbian or Allied soldiers crossing into Greece.
It is reported that Captain Bey-Ed and Von Papen will sail for Rotterdam on the Holland American liner leaving New York on December 8. The voyage is confirmed by reliable sources and adds to tensions in the region.
A Pac and Int l News Service dispatch from Rome reports ongoing debate over the American ship’s fate. Initial word said it was sunk, then a cable from Cairo claimed it was safe, but later accounts say the ship has been captured as a prize of war raising questions about contraband and potential international trouble.
In London on December 8 the parliament noted very heavy British losses in Mesopotamia with 4 percent killed and 3,920 wounded. Most casualties occurred at the battle of Clearphot. A woman named Florent Wilson received a suspended vagrancy sentence for good behavior in the future.
A Berne report details early October fighting on the Gallipoli peninsula. In the Kereves-Dere ravine French troops and Turks clashed with heavy losses. many heroes fell amid artillery and machine gun fire. The piece honors the Foreign Legion, colonial troops, and Zouaves, noting brutal combat and the resolve of French soldiers.
The federal circuit court granted an injunction preventing the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing a local back haul rate on merchants in San Jose Sacramento Santa Clara and Stockton. The ruling benefits local dealers by allowing them to pay a rate as low as eastern wholesalers, shifting purchasing from San Francisco jobbers to regional traders.
Ortie Me Manager, star witness for Schmidt’s prosecution, described the explosions he says Schmidt inspired to aid his ironworker allies. Old Farmer Bates contrasts neighbors as a vicar saga unfolds with church, milk, and pew loyalties. James Marr seeks divorce from Emily Marr. the couple lives in Wendover after a Salt Lake City marriage.
Justice Department officials allege at least six more steamship lines supplied ships with war materiel and irregularities. Secret Service has gathered evidence for a grand jury, with indictments expected including influential Americans.
In Sal onika on December 8 Bul garian forces attacked British troops in the Strumnitza region after eight hours of artillery. The attack failed with heavy losses as British veterans held trenches and repelled five charges. Reports say Bulgarians captured Dibra and are occupying Resina and Ochrida while French forces fall back near Vardar.
General Obregon's forces forced a march from Fronteras to Esqueda and engaged a Villa army at sunup. The Villistas were driven to flight, rifles and ammunition captured, and remnants are being pursued into the hills.
A wireless report from Ban Francisco states the steamer Minnesota has been found 225 miles southwest of San Diego and is under tow by the Laqua and the Dauntless. The three vessels are making about three miles an hour in fair weather, with hopes the voyage back to port will proceed without further mishap. Once the Dauntless secured lines, the Minnesota stopped her engines and was taken in tow.
The Frank Huber trial advances with volume publication in state papers as arguments fill the day. Mr and Mrs A Altenburg of Battle Mountain visit Elko on business as reporting continued.
A marriage license was issued to Tom B. Stinton of Mountain City and Dehlia E. Martin of Gold Creek. The wedding is scheduled for 5 o clock at the Mayer Hotel, to be performed by Judge Castle as an impressive ring ceremony. The Independent extends best wishes to the couple.
The British government has reportedly commandeered the American ship Winnebago as a transport or supply vessel. A new hotel and saloon near the Western Pacific is nearing completion, built by C. Madarista, featuring a rear handball court 26 feet by 100 feet.
President Wilson, learning of the firing on the Pretolite, ordered an immediate inquiry into the attack and the safety of the oil steamer Communipaw. He pledged to protect American commerce and will dispatch a diplomatic note demanding Austria disavowal and a pledge against further attacks.
The Constantinople war office says during the Kut El Amara assault Turkish forces destroyed one English monitor and captured four English vessels.
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