24 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
1
London reports Kaiser set up Verdun headquarters and oversees operations as Germans extend a 25 mile front. French losses mount while Paris notes fierce fighting north of Verdun with 50,000 German casualties and 20,000 French prisoners claimed in the 1914 Champagne battles.
Reports from Paris and Berlin detail a major German drive along a 25 mile Verdun front. German forces claim capture of Brabant Haumont and SaMeux forests north of Verdun and positions at Beaumont and Herbejots. French losses cited as heavy as German gains widen the battlefield.
Berlin reports German and Austro-Hungarian soldiers endure unprecedented winter conditions on the eastern front. Courland to Volhynia experience harsh winds from the Arctic, with frostbite, numb limbs, and scarce beer as Field Marshal von Hindenburg hosts a frostbitten war council. Soldiers keep moving and rub faces with snow to stay alive.
Col E R Place, touring Caldwell and Boise Valley, discussed regional transport and wool trade. He blamed the failed Western Pacific reorganization plans led by President Bush on Gould interests, calling Bush a great railroad builder and supporter of Western states.
Washington reports indicate President Wilson refused any conference with Congress and will maintain his original stance toward Germany. Gore and Mondell push resolutions warning Americans to avoid armed belligerent ships while Brandegee blocks Gore's move. Secretary Lansing signals a potential easing in tension, via Gerard briefings, as the international scene heals slightly.
The Swedish steamer Roland of 4227 tons register, en route from Norway to Hartlepool, was lost in the North Sea this morning. The crew was saved.
A Pac and Intl News Service report from Turin on February 24 estimates Turkish war casualties at 600,000, excluding losses in the Erzerum battles. The piece notes uncertainty about total figures and mentions railroad plan discussions and political hopes involving President Bush and railroad authorities.
Zurich dispatch says Karl Liebknecht, expelled from the Social Democrats for opposing war credits, seeks a new ultra radical party and a revolution to topple the monarchy. Swiss observer notes his growing following and government fear as he vows to free Germany from the war debt and establish a republic. The revolution, if timed, would come after peace.
Oakland February 24 Ninety six jitney drivers have been arrested for violating the jitney bus ordinance. Drivers say they have funds for ball money to keep operating indefinitely as many citizens side with the jitneys and threaten to recall city officials.
San Francisco bulletin reports forecast says fair weather to hold tonight and Friday with a light northerly wind. Pac. and Int l News Service.
James Mc Candless of Oakland, a bond broker, died from injuries after an auto overturned near Galt. His associate George O'Connor, also in the car, was seriously injured. The incident occurred today in Lodi, California, as reported by Pac and Int'l News Service.
A boiler exploded at Humphrey grammar school in Weymouth on February 24. Three hundred children narrowly escaped death as the blaze started. Teachers kept calm and evacuated all students to safety.
State Controller George A. Cole reports insurance companies reduced fire polices for the Hospital for Mental Diseases in Reno by 10 percent. The hospital, insured for 110000, saves about 260 annually on premiums under a three year contract at 2.4955 percent. The cut follows a new fire protection system ordered by the commissioners for care of indigent finance: Governor Boyle, Controller Cole, and State Treasurer Malloy.
Vienna reports an Italian transport bringing troops to Albania via Durazzo was sunk by an Austrian aeroplane. The piece also notes a vivid planetary view after sunset with Jupiter, Venus, Saturn and Mars visible. Venus shines brightest near the horizon, Jupiter above, Saturn near overhead, and Mars in the east, with planetary sizes and positions described.
Four children from two families in the Haviland Hoskins addition are ill with suspected diphtheria. Dr. Sweay reports throat swabs sent to a state lab and awaits results. In the interim, cases are isolated and treated with diphtheria antitoxin as authorities monitor the situation.
London reports officials fully expect a declaration of war against Portugal by Germany and Austria after seizure of thirty six interned merchant ships.
The German vessel Hockfeld of 3689 tons, interned at Madeira since the war began, escaped and sailed to sea last night, raising alarms in London. The ship’s movements followed wartime restrictions, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.
In Boulder Colorado on February 24 twenty miners were trapped by a cave in at the Monarch mine. Four men have been recovered, all badly injured. Rescue teams continue to work, but the survival prospects remain uncertain.
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