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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
1
A bomb exploded in a fashionable Chicago residence district injuring no one, damaging a three story home of editor Mostrogiovanni and bank president Usat who had refused a $500 ransom. The blast shattered nearby windows and caused about 100000 dollars in damage.
A new dredging record was set in the Panama Zone as 57 300 yards of earth were removed in 24 hours from the Galliard cut. Secretary Daniels seeks immediate navy equipment funding.
The State Department dispatched a formal protest to Turkey condemning continuing Armenian atrocities. It demanded punishment for the authors and warned that further crimes would trigger drastic action.
Fire destroyed the Federal Dyestuff & Chemical Company plant in Kingshort Tennessee, a Dupont subsidiary, early today. The munitions facility, producing supplies for the Allied war effort, suffered an estimated loss of 500000 dollars and is believed to be of incendiary origin.
Berlin reports in the Tageblatt that German submarines had sunk five enemy vessels totaling 1,079,402 tons register up to November 1, 1915.
The Board of County Commissioners reviews bids for a chemical engine and considers an electric controlled water pump at the reservoir to boost pressure. A field man from the San Francisco Underwriters will assess insurance implications. Final choice aims at best protection within budget.
The British steamer Theodore was wrecked in a storm that swept the North Sea. The vessel broke apart and sank, but the crew were saved. The report comes from TRE TAGUE dated February 18.
The steam schooner Carlos rammed the bark W P Flint while at anchor, tearing a hole amidships and forcing repairs. The Flint later to be laid up. The river steamer Gold rammed the ferry Oakland causing panic but no injuries, though Gold’s lifeboat seating was damaged.
The notice reports Allied forces poised to occupy Greece with fall operations imminent. It cites strategic readiness across units and expected timeline, highlighting geopolitical tension and potential shifts in Allied posture.
Turkish forces withdraw as Cossacks harry them near Ezerum while Armenians face massacres. Durazzo siege tightens. Prince Oscar wounded in Minsk front. Allies move to occupy Greek ports as German blockade tightens. British assaults near Ypres and Arras repelled.
The War Department has ordered an investigation into Senator Robinson's charges that the aero corps are rankly inefficient. The probe, reported from Washington, follows recent statements by Robinson accusing military aviation of poor performance.
Batting legend Battling Nelson plans a fourth ring clash with Ad Wolgast, twenty years after their prior title bout. Nelson seeks revenge more than money, aiming to finish Wolgast with a knockout in their long awaited rematch.
The American Liner China was halted by a British cruiser off Shanghai on February 19, and 38 German passengers were removed. The ship had departed Shanghai the previous day for San Francisco.
The state forecast notes cloudy or foggy conditions tonight and Sunday morning in San Francisco. Sunday will be fair with light northeast winds.
Harbor commissioners grant a permit for municipal C D street cars to share the ferry loop with United Railroads and split maintenance costs. City officials plan to install wires and a special track to service the lower Market Street end to resume ferry business, and threaten forfeiture of United Railroad franchises as retaliation for earlier obstructions.
Two thousand people are marooned near Newellton in Mississippi as flood waters spread over a district fifteen miles by twenty miles. The area remains completely inundated with waters still advancing.
Miper Co has placed a one million dollar order for new rolling stock to be used on the Atlantic and Pacific systems. The purchase includes 501 automobile freight cars 18 steel coaches 21 steel combination postoffice and baggage cars and 10 steel baggage cars in anticipation of increased business.
Feb 17 Boston dealers said a barrel of violet dye once costing 400 was sold for 12000, an eightfold rise in value amid a dye shortage and strong demand from textile manufacturers.
Final instructions on submarine warfare drafted for Ambassador Von Bernstorff and submitted to Von Jagow Mah and Bollman for approval. German newspapers urge a firm stance, with the Cologne Gazette refusing to curb rights and criticizing neutral travelers on armed English ships.
Mr M Mead signal maintainer for the S P narrowly escaped a rabid bobcat attack on a line crew. The animal lurked six feet away, foaming at the mouth, as a coworker struck it with a monkey wrench and dispatched it. No one was bitten.
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