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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1915

Page

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Quarantine Debate Over Sheep Movements In Nevada

Wells Herald rebuts Ely Record and White Pine Nye County actions on rabies fears and sheep drives. It argues no rabid sheep have been found in Elko County and explains drought forcing Elko sheepmen to seek southern winter ranges in Nye and White Pine areas, with long drives and open land public domain options cited.

Wells Herald Sentinel White Pine Nye County Hartlay Ely Record Ely Pacific Coast Herald Elko County Elke Nevada Land & Cattle Company O'Neil Brothers Chauncey Griswold Lincoln Drouth Portin Nye Wint ‘Rdl McGill She Aman Riko County Board of County Commissioners Alley O'Neil Mie Elko E. C. Murphy Joe Baillee Mand Valley Little Cherry Creek Chaunel Griswold Lincoln County Ploche Sheenmen Elka County Elka Nnd Doyle Carson Ciatrier

Protracted Justice Court Sessions Tie Up Sheep and Costs

Proceedings in Justice Court cover multiple cases including United States Co or Henry F Pierce costs motion granted and Bissell vs Lowell costs denied. The Elko White Pine dispute over winter sheep range spurred county politics, with Governor Doyle directing state officials to handle the matter.

Justice Court United States Co Henry F. Pierce Curlevy & Agee H. P. Hale Bissell Lowell the Plains Curler & Agee Rep Tobar Lumber Co Lowell Demurrer Curler & Agee

Winter courses at State University announced

The University of Nevada announces several winter courses with no tuition for in state and out of state students. Short courses in agriculture and home economics run January 10 to March 20, with practical farm science, engineering, agronomy, animal husbandry, and home management topics. Lodging and board available for dorm residents at set monthly rates.

University of Nevada Houseers Ottside Nevada Gener Regents of University Southern Pacific Company The Nevada Northern the & & Tonopah Nev Inia &Truckee Andvada Copper Belt University of Nevada At Reno Reno University State University District Superintendent of Public Instruction Nesvada University of Nevadae Hampshire Berkshire

Increase in rabies patrols amid coyotes fight

Dr. Mack cites a telegram from Senator Pittman noting the secretary of agriculture has authorized an increase of the rabies control force to 50. The force, about 25 now, operates under Mr Sans of the federal bureau, with plans to employ more men.

Dr. Mack Pittman Washington Secretary of Agriculture Sans Federal Bureau

Keyser Wedding Marks 40th Anniversary

Forty years ago today Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keyser were married in the Silver Street home of the bride Miss Maxie Yates. They have lived in town most of the time aside from one year in Missouri and one in Tuscarora and now celebrate four decades of marriage with lasting happiness and well wishes for the future.

J. L. Keyser Marrige Silver Street Power House Maxie Yates Missouri Tuscarora Keyser

Battle Mountain approves school bond for new high school

Electors in Battle Mountain voted December 20 for twenty year bonds totaling 320000 to construct and equip a new high school building. The measure passed nearly unanimously with only two dissenting votes, and trustees move to complete legal steps to begin the project.

Battle Mountain

Only Son of Mrs Eddy Dies in Black Hills Home

George W. Glover aged 72, son of Mary Baker Eddy, head of the Christian Science church, died at his Black Hills home in Lead SD on Monday. He had drawn attention for a Massachusetts suit seeking part of his mother’s fortune and was awarded about 250000 after her death.

George W. Glover Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Church Black Hills Lead Glover Massachusetts

Russians Again Attack Varna In Black Sea Action

Semi official reports say Russian war ships bombard Varna and attack the Varna palace of Ferdinand. The action marks renewed hostilities in the Black Sea area reported from Athens on December 30.

Varna Pac Int'l Athens Ferdinand

Pacific Coast Battered by Cold Wave and Snow

The entire state faces a cold wave with a northeaster expected along the coast. Fresno fell below freezing from 9 last night to 6 this morning with a low of 28. Bakersfield and San Bernardino reported light snow.

Pac. and Int'l News Service San Francisco Fresno Bakersfield San Bernardino

Creed of the Country Inspires Rural Clubs Beliefs

The creed extols rural life as natural and virtuous urging work with nature and dignity in labor. It is adopted as a motto by many boys and girls clubs across rural America. W. J. Smiley, a Deeth merchant and stockman, spent yesterday in Elko.

Erfed United States Goa W. J. Smiley Deeth Yeaterday Elko

Germany Plans New Calais Drive

From The Hague report says large ammunition and artillery are arriving daily in Belgium with about 30,000 men per day entering the front. Military leaders think this signals a new drive toward Calais.

Pac Ins'l Mews Service Hague Belgium I T Calais

Organized Labor Fights Conscription in Britain

London dispatch reports organized labor preparing a solid fight against conscription with a cabinet meeting planned to consider exempting Ireland while most conscripts would be drawn from English workers. The bill targets all unmarried men aged 19 to 40, with opposition noted.

London Ireland

Allied Squadron Beats Austrians In Brief Clash At Sea

At Cattaro Durazzo bombardment attempt a Austrian squadron met the Allied force. The Austrian destroyer Trigby was sunk by gunfire after hitting a mine. The remaining Austrians withdrew under Montenegrin guns. A second note mentions a funeral procession shift to motor hearses replacing horses.

Pac Int'laws Service Laris Ministery of the Marine Cattaro Durazzo Trighy Reise Wikaro Trou Cecthije St. Giovanni

Utah urged 10 eight coyotes rabies control plea

The report notes Governor Spry and Dr. Mack PeyUris urge coordinated rabies control as Nevada cannot handle the outbreak alone. They push for federal aid by aligning California Idaho and Nevada to secure sufficient appropriation to curb the disease.

Wobs Mack PeyUris Nevada United Sives Wore Mack Gage Key Killian

Five Feet of Snow Hits Sierra Summit and Sacramento

Summit and Sacramento report heavy snowfall with over five feet on the level. Rivers along the Sacramento Valley rise rapidly and floods are expected along the coast route. White snowplows are needed to clear the railway approaches.

Sacramento Paints Rev Live Canyon Sierras Sacramento Valley

Amateur astronomer and citizen discuss light years

A dialog shows an amateur astronomer noting some stars' light travels millions of years to Earth while a practical citizen jokes about an arc light on their corner. The exchange highlights curiosity about astronomy and a casual urban quip.

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