Grand Jury Presents Partial Report and County Affairs
The Grand Jury, after forty three days, submits a further partial report to Judge B J Taber. It covers county contracting practices, highway board laxity, bid misreadings, and the need for an engineering supervisor. It commends the County Highway Commission to hire a road engineer to oversee bridges and roads, and notes improper contracting, with a plan to advertise and standardize bids, plus findings on the county treasurer and assessor. The report also covers the new Elko County High School, praising its design and safety. Paul Gaston, special investigator, requests payment for services. A resignation of the County Clerk is noted and discussions of pending prosecutions continue.
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Taber
Fitzpatrick
Paul Gaston
Reno
Chit
Foreman Carier
Gaston
Four O'Clock
Folin Judicial District
Nevada
County of
Elko
B. J. J. Taber
Nevada School of Industry
Supreme Court
Clark County
Ira
Board of County Commissioners
County Highway Board
Anid
United States
Road Commission
Ronda
Bridger
County Highway Commission
Eitther
Highway Board
Met Ta
County Exteasor
Agnessor
Axarasor
County Board of Education
Grand Jury
Margaret Green
Elko Count
Board of Education
Elke County
Elk
Vince
Reine Hes
Grand
Crnd
N. ©. Riley
Inet
Fike County
Aaid Board
Robert B. Hunter
Sfunter
Pty
Chamiva
Krupp Works in Germany Are Ablaze
Maestricht, Hovland, Dec. 2. Workmen from Esen report the Krupp plant at Essen, Germany, a major munition factory, has burned for 24 hours. Once employing about 20,000 men, it has grown substantially. full current details are secret. The site has survived several Allied air raids and anti aircraft defenses.
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Maestricht
Hovland
Esen
Germany
Krupp
Essen
Keapp Works
Tritnh
Mien
Serious upheaval at Nevada Industrial School report
Reports indicate likely upheaval at the Nevada School of Industry with board members facing removal and serious charges. Governor Hoyle’s potential presence could trigger a full board meeting and an investigation upon Governor Boyle’s return from Washington. Superintendent Matthew Kyle, whose resignation is on the table, may be retained to help resolve the crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada School of Industry
Hoyle
Matthew Kyle
Hon
Rene
Boyle
Washington
Professor Welday to wed in Salt Lake City affair
The Elko grammar school principal Professor Welday will marry Miss Evith McCormick of Youngstown Ohio in Salt Lake City during the Christmas holidays. The couple plan to return to Elko before New Year’s. The community extends best wishes for their happiness and prosperity.
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Welday
Elko Grammar
Salt Lake City
Stubenville
Ohio
Mra
Lo A. McCormick
West Dolason Avenue
Youngstown
Evith McMinn McCormick
Samuel Oliver Welday
Elko
Nevada
Mea Welday
Professor Welday
Local Residents Testify at Ruby Valley Meeting
Mr and Mrs W R Bellinger of Lee along with Ales Gardner Albert Myers and C1 Myers of Ruby Valley attend a meeting today. The group appears as witnesses in a community hearing and awaits further proceedings.
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Mr. and
Mra
W. R. Bellinger
Lee
Wod
Ales Gardner
Albert Myers
Wie Dur Gardner
C1 Myers
Ruby Valley
Biko Viethues
Income tax help offered in county by federal officer
A federal income tax officer, announced by Justice Wardell, will tour the county Jan 18 to 23 to assist residents with their 1917 returns at no cost. Returns due by March 1. Penalties up to 1400 dollars for late or missing filings. Town residents urged to gather income figures and expenses now for swift processing. Washington, Dec 22. Secretary Baker outlines a plan to allow farmer boys in the army to return home periodically to aid production.
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Baker
Mais
Internal Revenue
Justie S. Wardell
UUM
Eiko
Hal
Figdrine
Toney
Washington
Tee
Obituary: Death of Jones at Carlin On December 1st
The obituary notes the passing of prominent mining pioneer Jones of the Carlin/Lynn area. For many years he worked in mining, serving as superintendent of leading mines in the Tuscarora district and later as a mining recorder at Lynn. Pneumonia caused his death after his condition worsened. he was aged and respected by many friends who knew him quietly for his long service and character.
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Jones
Carlin
Tuscarora
Distriet
Tle
Hiestete
Lynn
Eines
Trath
Charles Kappler
Cartin
Mr Jones
Leo Danes
Banta Chere
California
Hueh Jones
Chateauerenault Sunk By German Submarine
A minister of marine reports the French cruiser Chateauerenault and several vessels were attacked by a submarine in the Tonian Sea at 7:15 AM. The sinking follows a naval engagement. Over twenty crewmen are believed lost or missing as current efforts consider rescue and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Marine
Chateauerenault
Tonian
Rickey
Aminieh
Tusestora
Elko
Fragmentary memorial note underscores peace with family
A brief, unclear obituary fragment honors a person and wishes peace for their portion. The text references kindness toward others and a final resting sentiment, but specific names, dates, or locations are unreadable.
Hunt Becomes Arizona Governor by Supreme Court Vote
Phoenix December 22 The Arizona Supreme Court ruled unanimously that George W P Hunt won the November 1916 election for governor over Thomas Campbell by 43 votes after a recount. Campbell had received a certificate by an 31 vote margin before the contest was decided.
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Campbell
Phoenix
Supreme Court
George W. P. Hunt
Thomas &. Campbell
Hunt
Suprere Court
Trunt
Six Germans Sentenced in Dynamite Conspiracy
Detroit December 22 Albert Kaltschmidt his sister Mrs Idaho Neff Fritz Net and Carl Schmidt and his wife were sentenced to two to four years and fines from ten thousand to twenty thousand dollars after conviction on charges of selling a plot to dynamite the Detroit screw works and a plan to destroy the St Clare river tunnel
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Detroit
Albert Kaltschmidt
Idaho Neff
Fritz Net
Carl Schmidt
St. Clare River
Custom Officers Halt Letters to Germany Trade
Washington December 22 custom officers uncovered and stopped an extensive trade in written communications via Germany and Austria by neutrals born in Europe. The operation used invisible ink and a coded system to relay messages.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
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Prof. Welday
Benedict
Penses
Arizona
Turkey
Heinz
Libby
Sunset Grocery Company
Bradley
Arras Fon
Hearst Pathe News
SuinCay
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