29 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
1
The Independent notes a generous Christmas remembrance from Frank Reber a famed West writer now in mining. He funds relief for friends and often visits printers, spreading holiday cheer and goodwill. The piece praises his philanthropy and hopes for his continued health and generous spirit.
German forces boosted by moves from the Somme penetrated three French positions near Verdun according to the War Office. Paris reports the French claim that the Dead Man's Hill area assaults were repulsed and that Germans withdrew after counterattacks.
Berlin dispatch reports that German newspapers expect Wilson to renew his peace initiative with little chance of persuading the Entente capitals to accept an immediate peace parley. The tone reflects skepticism about any timely settlement.
Mrs Edward Short wife of a Ruby Valley stock and ranch man, gave birth to a fine eight pound boy yesterday at the residence of Frances Leberski 810 Commercial Street. Both mother and child are reported doing fine in the morning.
Section hand of Western Pacific disappeared on Christmas day after leaving the bunkhouse with a bucket of soiled clothes to wash. Authorities fear he fell into the boiling crater known as the Hot Hole and search found no trace. The man identified as Joachim Fernandez left $22 in his shirt pocket, suggesting possible private motive.
Seattle report states the Standard Oil Company of California will raise wages for all employees earning over a million dollars in total value for the year and institute an eight hour workday. A separate New York dispatch notes a looming railroad strike of about 350000 workers as chiefs oppose the Adamson law timing.
Mayer Hotel Company invites the public to an opening ball on Friday evening December 29. A newly fitted maple floor 25 by 60 feet enhances dancing, with music by Mayer's Orchestra ensuring lively entertainment. Don’t miss a good time. J26-30
A Golconda letter reports Mrs. Henry Bain of Humboldt County died on the 22nd and was buried on Christmas Day sixteen years ago. A Canadian native born near Ontario, she had lived in Humboldt since 1872 and left behind an aged husband and eight children. Her family receives condolences as they mourn the loss of a saintly Christian mother.
The Alva Northwest State Normal School of Oklahoma Rangers routed Elko High School 56 to 12 at the Bradley Opera House. The visiting team, active in twelve games since October, boasted a strong record and impressed Elko with their skill and conduct.
The Allied reply to the German peace note is completed and being transmitted to capitals for official sanction. It likely will not be delivered in Washington before the middle of next week.
German heavy artillery pounds the Danube towns of Braila and Galatz as Russian defenders fall back. Impending capture would open a path for a broader push into Bessarabia and potentially toward Odessa, signaling a major advance on the eastern front.
A new real estate firm named Mc Elroy and Hunter Company will launch at the start of the year with Robert Hunter heading the Elko Nevada office and D McElroy active in Salt Lake City. The firm will handle livestock ranches city property fire insurance and will take over the long standing D McElroy business in Easter Nevada.
Champion trapshooter Mrs Ad Topperwein of San Antonio Texas earned a place in the trap shooters hall of fame for a record day at Montgomery Alabama firing 200 shots with 1952 hits. She shot with one gun and endured a scorching barrel overheating yet finished strong. Her career includes up to 1000 targets per day and a 961 hit rate on 1000 targets in 1908 alongside husband J Topperwein and noted marksman Chic Dispetter Peace.
Mr and Mrs G. Green express gratitude for acts of kindness during the illness death and burial of their son Robert fiddle and say those acts eased their burden.
The Nevada Regents accepted July 1 resignations of Miss Louise Fargo Brown dean of women Miss Kate Bardenwerper professor of home economics and Miss Laura De Laguna professor of modern languages. Brown will join Vassar. De Laguna and Bardenwerper cited pursuit of literary work and other interests in Reno.
At a Washington hearing, Commissioner Davies said the Federal Trade Commission may hand off the effort to relieve the news print paper shortage to another agency if it cannot lower prices. If that occurs, the likely successor is the Department of Justice.
New York reports ships overdue with no trace as five big freighters vanish in mid Atlantic. Four are English and one Belgian. two French cruisers hunt a suspected German raider. In Tokyo a wrecked Sankaku Maru near Chefoo is said to be looted after pirates attacked survivors. some passengers drowned and two Americans aboard were reported aboard.
The United States insists the protocol stay unchanged as Carranza objects citing Mexican sovereignty. Ambassador Page meets with British Prime Minister Lloyd George in London amid talks on peace while Scandinavia backs Wilson. The dispatch from Copenhagen notes support for the U S President centered on the Wilson move.
Dec 29 report states Villa evacuated Torreon and is advancing toward Chihuahua City. Unconfirmed dispatch says Camninsa forces may seize Torreon and has been sent to General Bell.
The Austrian Emperor arrived at Budapest today and will be crowned King of Hungary tomorrow in a coronation ceremony described as conducted with due pomp.
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