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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
2
The piece defends the national guard's role on the Mexican border and honors women’s civic work, praising their public spirit and condemning no one for burden sharing. It notes Senator Borah’s critique of federalizing the militia and highlights submarine warfare impacting England and neutral trade dynamics.
Washington reports that a force of United States troops is destined to be required indefinitely at Tien Tsin China where two battalions are on duty under the 1901 protocol. The War Department plans to build barracks storehouses and gymnasium with quick completion to support the garrison.
For twenty five years women’s organizations have expanded through clubs focusing on intellectual improvement and civic betterment. Their activities increasingly raise public sentiment, shaping legislative and official standards and advancing uplifting endeavors.
The article notes buildings at Tien Tsim are rented and substandard, poorly located, and costly at $18,000 annually. It claims enough rent has already been paid to cover construction of proper modern barracks for the troops.
Jack Vera proprietor of the DelMonte road house between Reno and Sparks has been cited by county commissioners and must appear before the board to show cause why his license should not be revoked. A hearing is set for 10 a m. The Del Monte is tied to the November 27 incident involving Christ Milosovich and J B Campbell in which Milosovich and Lawrence Lusich face murder charges.
Notice of application to appropriate public waters from South Fork Humboldt River and an unnamed lake head for irrigation. Also bids invited for sale of Elko County High School bonds of $100,000 dated 1917, 6 percent, gold coin payment, with bid opening December 28, 1916. Key parties include J E Williams F A Travis W M Kearney Robert Hunter and Elko County authorities.
Notice invites sealed proposals for the sale of 55 000 in six percent high school dormitory bonds of Elko County Nevada. Proposals must be received by Robert B. Hunter County Clerk at the courthouse in Elko Nevada by 10 A.M. The document notes the official capacity and location for submission.
The Elko County Board of Commissioners invites bids for 110 bonds of 500 dollars each dating January 1 1917 and maturing July first of each year through 1935 with a final 1936 payment. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable annually at the County Treasurer office in Elko Nevada. Bids must be paid in gold coin with a 10 percent certified check. bids not accepted may be rejected. Public auction December 28 1916 at 11 A M in the Commissioners room. Last publications December 27 1916.
The case filed in Elko County Nev seeks to empower Jennie C D Meyer as trustee to borrow up to 160 000 secured by mortgages on the Trustee's Subdivision of William Dunphy Cattle Ranch spanning Elko Eureka and Lander counties totaling 70 352.85 acres. The court action seeks promissory notes bearing interest up to seven percent payable within three years and includes counsel fees and other relief. First published December 4 1916. last publication January 15 1917.
Application 4208 filed November 2 1916 by WM W ELS BERRY seeks appropriation from Troll Creek and tributaries for irrigation. Surveyed dam delivers 1.6 cubic feet per second to Secs 2 3 T4N RDM DBAM April August use consented water not returned to stream, State Engineer W M Keatney to oversee. First publication Nov 16 1916 and final publication Dec 16 1916.
Joel L Blackburn of Reno has filed to enter 80 acres in Elko Nevada land district under sections 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Adverse claimants or objections due to mineral character must file protest affidavits by January 1 1917. John E Robbins Register. First publication November 17 1916. Last publication December 20 1916.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior Elko land office about water rights for the South Fork Humboldt River and a final three year proof filed by Joseph H. Person of Lamoille Nevada for land in Carson City and Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses listed Ted Pollard Paul Winters John Castor Nick Castor. First publication November 6 1916 last publication December 8 1916.
Application 4216 filed November 11 1916 with the Nevada State Engineer requests permission to appropriate public waters from three springs within 200 feet to supply domestic and mining needs. Water to be conveyed by pipelines to land in section 34 township 31 north range 63 east and not returned to the stream. First publication November 24 1916 final publication December 26 1916.
Notice in Elko Nevada 1916 that Banta Fe Pacific Railroad Company seeks to enter land under the 1897 act. Described lands include southeast quarter of section five and parts of sections eight and other parcels in township forty four north range fifty two. Affidavits of protest invited by December 29, 1916. John B. Robbins, agent of record.
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