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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1915

Page

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Break With Austria Over Ancona Incident Seen Inevitable

Washington reports that Austria’s reply to the Ancona protest is unsatisfactory and demands all facts and testimony. Officials doubt a diplomatic break can be avoided, with Berlin and Vienna weighing a sharper note amid possible war risk. German press calls the American stance clear and decisive.

Washington Ancona Austria United States Germany Lusitania Berlin Austrit-Hungary Lokat Anzeiny Zeitung Tageblatt Vossische Zeitung Lokan Anzeiger Wilson Zeitung Anal Mittal

Bulgarians Halt at Greek Border in Retreat Toward Satonika

Sofia dispatch reports Bulgarian forces briefly halted at the Greek frontier and abandoned pursuit of allied forces receding toward Satonika. Officials say 18 officers, 1,234 men, and 14 cannon were captured.

Pac Int'l Neva Sofia Satonika

French Army Executes Masterly Retreat and Victory

Paris dispatch reports French forces withdrew from Serbia but won a great ten day battle near the Cerna River. Facing overwhelming numbers from Bulgaria, the French repelled repeated Bulgarian assaults with heavy losses to the Bulgarians, while French casualties were comparatively small.

Pac Int'l Newa Service Paris Serbian Macedonia Cerna

Turkish Warriors Claim Victories

The war office reports Turkish forces stormed and captured outlying British positions at Kut El Amara in Mesopotamia and that Turkish artillery sunk a British monitor on the Tigris river near Constantinople.

Constantinople The War Office Kut-El Amara Mesopotamia Tigris River

Three Bandits Rob Train Near Eagleton Arkansas

Three bandits held up a Kansas City Southern train one mile south of Eagleton Arkansas last night They dynamited the express car safe and robbed it but the loot was small They did not molest passengers and fled after the robbery

Pac Int'l News Service Eagleton Arkansas Kansas City Southern Here

Wilson and Bride to Honeymoon at White Sulphur Springs

President Wilson and his bride plan a quiet honeymoon at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia after their December 18 wedding in Washington They will depart in the president’s private car and avoid official duties as much as possible during the trip.

Pac Int'l News Service Washington Wilson White Sulphur Springs West Virginia

Political Clash in the House Ends with Democratic Victory

In Washington on December 16 Republicans and Democrats fought a sharp parliamentary battle over extending the War Revenue measure for another year. Kitchen sought to rush the bill with no debate. A roll call ended with 16 votes for no debate, signaling the War Revenue tax likely to remain another year.

Pac Int'l News Service Washington House Kitchen Jay Mit

Rabbits Invade Heart of City At Night

News notes a rabbit invasion in the town center with multiple sightings near the coat house and Idaho street. Residents report up to twenty rabbits gathering on lawns to feed on blue joint and white clover, while a dog sighting shows the bold animal approaching a grassy area in the night.

Lke Idaho Street

Tuscarora Couple Wedded Today at Mayer Hotel

The Tuscarora couple Gladys Carey and Ernest Richardson married at noon in the Mayer Hotel. Rev Chas McHarneas of the Baptist church officiated before the bride’s mother and sister and a few friends. The couple plans Tuscarora as their future home as they begin married life.

Mayer

Supt Ogilvie Resigns January in Western Pacific Eastern Division

Report from the Silver States of Winnemucca states superintendent R M Ogilvie will resign at the start of the year. He has led the Eastern division since before the road’s turnover to operations. Possible successors include J S Spelman, former Elko train master, or W Quigley of San Francisco.

R. M. Ogilvie Western Pacific Winnemucca Ogilvie J. S. Spelman Elko Spelman Quigley San Francisco

Panics Reported Among Teutonic Colonists at Salonika

Berlin dispatch says Teutonic colonists in Salonika panic and prepare to evacuate amid fears of harsh reprisals as Greek troops withdraw and the area falls under allied control. Pac and Int'l News Service report from Berlin.

Pac Int'l News Service Berlin Oversea Salonika

Thousands of Rabbits Invade Lamoille Valley

Bert Rockwell, visiting Lamoille, reports a severe rabbit infestation with hayyards eaten four to five feet around and about five thousand rabbits seen on a hillside. Ranchers deploy poison and rabbit-proof fencing, while dogs and clubs are used to kill rabbits entering fenced yards.

Bert Rockwell Lamoille

County supplies poison to fight local rabbit pest

The county commissioners ordered 200 ounces of strychnine sent to Metropolis farmers to prepare poison solutions for rabbit control. An interior department expert advised on best application methods. A rumored wedding on Saturday the 18th in Biko involves a popular local teacher from Oakland.

Metropolis Interior Department Metropolia

Italian Troops Landed on Albanian Shores in Occupation Force

In Rome on December 16 a large Italian force was landed on Albanian shores with an army of about 120 000 troops. Infantry cavalry and artillery formed the occupation corps with landings at Avlona Durazzo and San Giovanni di Medua.

Pac Int'l News Service Rome Avalona Durazzo San Giovanni di Medua

Something Amiss With the Oscar II

The Oscar II remains at Kirkwall Scotland with no communication to shore. Despite public disfavor of the Ford peace party in England no hostile action is expected from the British government.

Pac Int'l News Service London Kirkwall Scotland Ford Peace Party

Wingfield Plans Backing for Fallon Sugar Plant

George Wingfield says he and associates may back or take over the Fallon Nevada Sugar plant. The facility is slated for public auction January 7 with an expert due to inspect the mill and local farms for spring reopening. N E Oxtoby, Bondholders' counsel from Detroit, is in Reno reporting on the bid.

Fallon Nevada Sugar Company George Wingfield Reno N. E. Oxtoby Detroit Mich Nevada

Suit Against Wallace v as Orbe DeLay and Adams Dismissed

A district court suit for 1500 arising from alleged salting of placer claims was amicably settled out of court and dismissed yesterday forenoon. Wallace versus Orbe DeLay and Adams was filed but ended with a dismissal.

District Court Wallace Vas. Orbe DeLay and Adams

Nevada teachers reject pensions amid payroll juggling

About 200 of roughly 600 teachers in Nevada have rejected a pension act while the Attorney General reframes the August 31 deadline as advisory. The pension board plans to deduct money from all salaries and refund any rejected amounts on submission of forms.

Reno Gaxetto

Old Virginia City 18 Coming Back

Reports from the Comstock mines show unusually favorable prospects for the old lode. Virginia parties say conditions are bright and idle properties may yield ore with economical development. Confidence returns among miners who recall the gold era.

Comstock Virginia

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