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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

4

Willard Fulton World Title Bout Set for March 4 1916

Chicago reports Jess Willard and Fred Fulton signed articles for a twenty round world championship bout to be held in New Orleans on March 4 1916. Both fighters will begin training soon after the New Year. Tom Carter of Ruby Valley and Judge Talbot were in town this morning with local notes. Mrs Babel Berryhill was granted a divorce from Fred Berryhill in District Court yesterday.

Tom Carter Ruby Valley Babel Berryhill Fred Berryhill Pac Int'l News Service Chicago Jess Willard Fred Fulton New Orleans

Safe Passage Granted for British Captains Boy Ed and Vonven

The British embassy announces safe passage for Captains Boy Ed and Von ven. They expect to wait until about December 29.

Pac. and Int'l News Service Washington Great Britain Boy Ed von Ven

Internal Revenue Income Shown For Fiscal Year 1915 Totals

The tabulation details the year's internal revenue sources ending June 30 1915. Major items include distilled spirits and wines 129 462 292 dollars tobacco 29 494 490 dollars and documentary stamps 14 281 074 dollars. Additional categories cover perfume cosmetics oleomargarine and various taxes with total ordinary receipts and aggregate receipts listed.

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Many Recruits for English Army Under Derby Plan

London reports between two and three million men enlisted in the British army under the Lord Derby plan. After a few weeks a new attempt may be made if larger forces are needed. The ice harvest season is delayed this year with colder nights signaling a late start.

Pac Int'l News Service London Lord Derby

W C W Elects New Officers In Elko Lodge

Elko Lodge Woodmen of the World elected officers for 1916. J D Lewis Consul Commander A R Blinn Adv Lieutenant W G Greathouse Banker L A Eyler Clerk W S Sanger Escort L E Lang Watchman H E Lass Sentry Dr A J Hood Physician H A Castle Manager 18 months.

Elko Lodge Woodmien of the World J. D. Lewis A. R. Blinn W. G. Greathouse L. A. Eyler W. S. Sanger L. E. Lang H. E. Lass A. J. Hood H. A. Castle

Russian supply lines threatened as German forces move toward Bulgaria

General Von Galliwitz leads 60 000 troops from Phillippopolis toward Russia in a bid to counterattack and halt the Russian army advancing into Bulgaria. The move aims to check the drive and protect supply bases.

Athens von Galliwitz Phillippopolis Russia Bulgaria

GARRISONS REPORT Highlights Mobile Force for Nationwide Use

The report notes population centers in the Midwest and urges a mobile army ready for Pacific Atlantic coastal use or border deployment. It cites costs for year one including reserve material 130 million regular army 258.96 million militia 7 million and coastal fortifications 20.6 million, with total 502.06 million.

Middle West Pacific Atlantic Garrison War College Continental Army

Military reform proposals and uncalled for letters in Elko

Reports reveal faulty leadership and waste in wartime mobilization with high bounties and pensions. Germany could land 827000 troops in 30 days and Japan 239000 in 11 days. Recommends 5 million to raise standing army and reserves totaling 912500. militia deemed unnecessary. mobile army proposed for the Middle West. Includes a list of names and addresses and a weekly notice of uncalled for letters at the Elko post office ending December 11, 1915.

Germany Japan Middle West Elko Jas. Dunn Jack Hartman W. H Jenkins Jos. S. Mathey Lyndon Nash Jack Neve Chas. Stringer

Notice of Homestead Claim for Fred S Peterson Elko Nevada

The Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Elko Nevada issues notice that Fred S Peterson of Deeth Elko County Nevada who filed Homestead applications on August 3 1912 and June 7 1915 for section 34 township 36 north range 59 east Mt Diablo Base Meridian has an Elko No 0821 and an Additional Elko 02070 filing for SE% of Section 34.

Elko Carson Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office Nevada Fred S. Peterson Deeth Elko County Carson City Township 36 Range 59 Mt. Diablo Base Meridian

Notice of intention to establish land claim at Elko Nevada

Notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish claim to land before the Register and Receiver at Elko Nevada on the 36th day of January 1916. Witnesses Joseph Jeaney Joseph Johnson Wilson Forbes and Arthur St. Clair all of Deeth Nevada. John E Robbs Register first published December 14 1915.

U.S. Land Office Elko Nevada Joseph Jeaney Deeth Joseph Johnson Wilson J. Forbes Arthur St. Clair John E. Robbs

Molting Period Findings At New York Agricultural College

The New York State College of Agriculture reports on fowl molting. Chicks undergo at least four molts from incubation to laying. Hens molt faster in bone-protected areas and often lay during summer while partly molting. Young hens molt quicker than older ones and late molters molt longer, with late molting hens showing longer molt intervals.

New York State College of Agriculture Komme

Dead Man's Predicament in French Enlistment Case

Elisee Cavaillon of Nimes France faced a recruiting station in September after being informed he had been officially dead since 1904 and under arrest for attempting to evade service. He proved the death was caused by his father but still faced a two year prison sentence.

Elisee Cavaillon Nimes France

Cor. Idaho and Sixth Sts Church Services

Sunday school begins at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 p m The church extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend these services.

For Rent and For Sale Classified Snippet

Very desirable room on the hill heated well inquire this office and see Love the Tailor for cleaning pressing and repairs phone 1148 next door to Dupont's Pharmacy Elko Also Elko Fuel Co prompt delivery phone 6810 For Sale five passenger Pierce Arrow automobile first class condition Elko Automobile Company For Rent 2 room house with bath enquire Wintermantel's Jewelry Store

Dupont Elko Elko Fuel Co Pierce Arrow Elko Automobile Company

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