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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1916

Page

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Spread Of Rabies In West Told

The Salt Lake Herald-Republican reports a rabies conference at the Utah Capitol with delegates from Nevada and eleven states plus DC, the US Public Health Service and Agriculture. Topics include rabies control, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, migratory tuberculosis subsidies, and a proposed $200000 federal appropriation to exterminate predatory animals. Dr. Kerr opened session. Utah officials urged federal cooperation and quarantine against dogs.

Salt Lake Herald-Republican Nevada Jay Clemens Reno George Russell Jr Elko Dr. Lee Carson W. McGill Ely District of Columbia United State Public Health Service United States Department of Agriculture Rupert Blue United States Utah Rocky Mountain Congress West T. B. eBatty W. c. Woodward Beatty Woodward Resolvons John W. Kerr Kerr J. W. Kerr Washington California Idaho Montana Oregon Wyoming Blue Spry Reed Smoot Board of Health Livestock Inspection and Board T. Tt. Beatty T. D. Tuttle Wallington F. P. Gundrum L. D. Fricks Public Health Service Dr. Kerr New England North Atlantic District of Columbian Pasteur FF. Gundrum California State Board of Health Gundrim

Desperate Condition Reported for Basque Sheep Bands

Two Basque sheepmen managing bands for John Quintana and Pete Urrutia of Elko County reported to Eureka headquarters about 25 miles of snowbound flocks from Pancake to Pogue’s. Snow depths reached two feet with only black sage visible, leaving the sheep weak as crews cut cedar and hauled last spring lamb feed. Additional snow and winds hindered traversal. efforts to move hay and oats toward Pancake continued despite storms.

John Quintana Pete Urrutia Elko County Eureka Hureka

Russians Capture Turkish Stronghold on Caucasus Front

Petrograd reports that Turkish forces evacuated Erzerum and the Russians now occupy the fortress. Erzerum, a major stronghold on the Caucasian front, falls to advancing forces amid ongoing warfare.

Fac Int'l News Service Petrograd Ergerum Erzerum

Maijin Maru Sunk After Collision. 160 Lost At Sea

The Japanese liner Maijin Maru was sunk after a collision with the British steamer Limon last Wednesday night. One hundred sixty passengers and crew perished while 21 survivors were pulled from the wreckage by Limon's lifeboats and taken to Hong Kong in a damaged condition.

Pac Int'l News Service Shanghai Limon Honk Kong

Airships Bomb Albania Capital in Morning Assault

Austrian airplanes bombed Tirana this morning, with Albania capital hit by air attack. One aircraft was shot down during the raid.

Albania Pac Int'l Newa Vienna Aviona Durazzo

Landis Hearing Delays Federal Suit Against Baseball

Judge Landis this morning heard the motion to dismiss the Federals suit against organized baseball. He continued the matter until Monday to give Baltimore Federals a chance to present their side. The Baltimore group is dissatisfied with peace terms, while unrelated notes mention Ed Murphy and an airship incident near White Pine County and Cattaro.

Chicago Landis Federals Baltimore Federals Baltimore Ed. Murphy White Pine County Cattaro

Six Casualties In Atlantic City Hotel Fire

Six people died in a blaze that destroyed the Overbrook hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey last night. Victims include Mr and Mrs Thomas Mott Miss A Johnson Nicholas De Roy a janitor and an Overbrook hotel engineer. The fire also damaged a church and twenty frame houses with losses around 200000. Authorities report eight dead as of morning with Edward Phillipson and Josephine Garsed added to the list.

Pac Int'l News Service Atlantic City N. J Overbrook Hotel Thomas Mott A. Johnson Nicholas de Roy Overbrooks Hotel Atlantic Citigpeb Edward Phillipson Josephine Garsed

OMX LIVES LOST IN BROOKLYN FIRE

Six women died in a Brooklyn fire that destroyed the four story home of Mrs Casimir Tag. The deceased include Mrs Tag her daughters Caroline and Helen Tag Hannah Squarely a cousin and three servant girls.

Brooklyn N. Y Casimir Tag

Diplomatic Row Looms Over Ship Apam War Prize

Washington February 4 The British ambassador demanded the return of the Ap pam to English owners while the United States has practically ruled the ship a war prize and claims ownership for Germany.

Washington, L. C United States Great Britain Germany

Fighting Near Neuville and Loos Escalates on Front

Reports from Berlin on February 4 indicate booming artillery duels near Loos Neuville and especially Argonne. Trenches see rising activity and frequent hand grenade exchanges as the fighting intensifies.

Berlin Loos Neuville Argonne

John P. Morrow Is Laid To Rest In Reno Masonry Rites

The funeral for John P. Morrow pioneer Reno banker was held this afternoon with Masonic rites. The procession and service at the temple featured floral tributes from Reno Bank and many former associates. Pallbearers and lodge members attended, with music by a four‑member choir. The body was later moved to the Masonic cemetery vault amid a large cortege.

John P. Morrow Reno Blue Lodge Temple Masonic Lodge Brother Lodge S. R. Tippett Masonic Cemetery George Springmeyer William Funk Joe Lozano Claude N. Anderson Chauncey Morrison Elmer Cobb Reno Lodge F. & A. M. No. 13 F. M. Lee H. J. Gosse R. C. Turrittin Jolly Dozen Club H . Lewers Fred Stadtmuller Fred de Longchamps George Green A. B Cheney Schadler C. A.’ Morrison A. J. Caton Halesworth Pi Beta Phi Sorority J. M. Fulton

German Casualties Over Two Million Rise Cites January Losses

In Copenhagen on February 4 the figure for January losses was 36,500, bringing total German war casualties to 2,397,006. The listing reflects the ongoing toll of the conflict and tallies monthly and cumulative figures.

Pac Int'l News Service Copenhagen

Secret battle signal book seizure shocks Navy

Lieutenant Herbert A. Jones former Hull Destroyer commander is arrested and held at Mare Island pending court martial over a loaned secret battle signal book. Ensign Kirkpatrick tied to the missing copy, which had vanished for months while officials tracked mail out of Vallejo. The book’s fate is tied to suspected foreign capture.

Pac Int'l News Service Wall Herbert A. Jones Hull Mare Inland Lietenant H. A. Jones Pacific Reserve Torpedo Flotilla Robert D. Kirkpatrick Navy Vallejo Banda of Nation

Arkansas floods recede toward southward

Flood waters in Arkansas and Kentucky are slowly receding. The crest is below Memphis, while the southern Mississippi valley from Vicksburg to the delta remains under threat of renewed high water.

Pac. and Intl News Service Memphis Arkansas Kentucky Mississippi Valley Vicksburg Delta

Warships shell Italian towns in disputed theater

Rome report says four Austrian torpedo boats and one cruiser bombarded forts at San Vitochiano and Ortona yesterday. Italian war office claims battle damage inflicted and ships driven off by land batteries.

Pacang Inti Rome San Vitochieno Ortona Itellan War Office

Germany Says It Has Met Demands Over Lesttanix Case

Washington reports indicate Germany believes it has met U S demands on humanitarian grounds in the Lesttanix issue and cannot concede further. Secretary Lansing remains silent beyond noting actions are planned for contingencies. A possible formal disavowal by Washington is discussed as a condition for preserving friendly ties. Dr John Sippy of Kansas notes a long-standing epidemic with five deaths in five years.

Washington, D. C Germany United States Lansing von Bernsdorff Berlin Washington John Sippy Kansas

Two Hundred Cattle Lost in Clover Valley Blizzard

H. A. Agee from Welle reports about two hundred cattle perished in a recent Clover Valley blizzard. Cattle clustered in willows to escape wind and snow as drifts reached twelve to eighteen feet. Several stockmen confirm heavy losses with at least fifty head reported by one. Many cattle may remain buried unseen.

H. A. Agee Welle Clover Valley Agee

Canada State Building Burns in Ottawa Blaze Kills Five

Ottawa authorities search Ottawa and Montreal for plotters after a blaze destroys parliament building while the library section survives a hard fight. Washington orders a Justice Department inquiry to determine if incendaries from the U S side started the fire.

Pac Int'l News Service Ottawa Canada Parliament Montreal United States Capitol Washington, D. C Department of Justic Incendiarien

Storm continues in California forecast and warnings

San Francisco February 4 The weather bureau here issued a forecast for rain tonight and Saturday with southeast winds. Storm signals remain displayed warning vessels around San Francisco and to the north.

Pac. and Int'l News Service San Francisco Weather Bureau

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T. B. Beatty Bradley Opera House Edward Earle Masel Trunnell Pinto Newark Isadore Sara Pinto Summit Eureka Sentinel OMX England Int'l Newa Service Samuel Gompers Wilson American Federation of Labor John P. Morrow Borne Canada State Building BURNS Sunkist Campbell's Soup van Camp Kellogg’s Sunset Grocery Company WGN Quality and Telephone
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