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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
An article discusses mounting large coastal guns on motor vehicles and armored railroad cars to boost fort defense. It envisions movable big guns along coastlines, requiring roads or strategic railways to rapidly relocate firepower and deter landing attempts.
A neighboring Republican paper hints a prominent Nevada Democrat may resign. A national party figure quips that a Democrat might quit, but has never been known to throw up a job, reflecting persistent resignation speculation amid intra party tensions.
A modern sesamograph ordered about two years ago from a German factory arrived Thursday at the university and was installed in the Mackay School of Mines. Prof. J. Jones will use it to record vertical and horizontal tremor, duration, and the exact start time, aiding analysis of local earthquakes and their source. Similar instruments exist at Berkeley and Santa Clara, forming a trio for precise global readings.
Long excerpt describes President Wilson and Mrs. Galt’s courtship with motor trips and social events. It notes her Virginia roots, age, education, and family connections, and compares this potential marriage to earlier presidential unions in U.S. history including Tyler and Cleveland arrangements.
Notices announce final proof intentions for desert land and homestead entries, public water appropriation, and an estate executor in Elko Nevada. Names include Bonfield G McBride Samuel Wines William Reinken Stanley Wines and John A Sharp with witnesses and applicants across Elko Ruby Valley Arthur and Deeth. First publication dates span December 1915 to January 1916.
Ka tierine ital now Rutherford of Mountain City Nevada has filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim described by a long metes and bounds survey in Humboldt National Forest Nevada. The notice, dated December 1916, lists witnesses James C. Martin Thomas Stinton Albert M. Olin Henry J. Jones and adds a warning that hunting fishing and shooting are prohibited on all ranches Marys River and the Seventy-One Ranches with trespassers to be prosecuted.
Quicksilver reached 130 per flask in New York yesterday morning at Hask, the highest on record. The gain this year is 73 dollars with output in the United States steady near 16,500 flasks for 1914, while recent years show a decline of 5,000 to 10,000 flasks annually. California remains a major supplier as imports drop due to embargoes on Austria Spain and Italy.
In Elko Nevada 1915 notice posts P A Nelson as administrator of Charles J Nelson estate with letters issued December 11 1915. Creditors must file claims within three months with vouchers and affidavits. Also includes a Nevada justice court summons against Stephen Grimes for 46.48 dollars plus costs from Elko Township. First publication November 23 1916.
In Elko Nevada an order of the Fourth Judicial District appoints Harry Hillman as executor of the estate of William Stevens Hillman deceased. He is to receive claims with affidavits within three months of first publication or be barred. First and last publication dates are included as Nov 26 1915 and Dec 27 1916.
Elko Nevada based contractor and builder ELKO N P NELSON provides detailed plans and specifications for ongoing projects. The notice outlines available documents and procurement steps for clients seeking architectural and construction services in Elko.
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