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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for banks to submit the condition of their affairs as of December 31, 1915. The request was reported from Washington by Pac and Int'l News Service.
Millard and Louik Lepe Uch will take over the Elk Cafe next Sunday morning promising a first-class eating place. Millard, long time Intertype operator at the Independent, is praised for loyalty and hard work, with best wishes for future success and a replacement slated for Monday.
Mississippi Senator J Sharp Williams told the senate the United States should prepare to resist autocratic European powers. He warned of grave danger from rising militarism and the potential for broad conflict affecting women and children. The piece also notes a remark about a local lawyer, Young Dobbins, and his practice being mainly golf.
Figures published today show San Francisco exported over 9 million dollars of grain by water in 1915. Seven million went to England in 102 ships with charter rates tripling during the year. Canned fruit and salmon exports were strong and California led the nation in foodstuff exports to Europe.
Solon Spiro of Silver King Consolidated Mining predicts higher silver prices as Britain hoards metal for peace and postwar needs. He cites December Silver King production at 1,385 tons valued around $60,000 and expects silver to replace currency in England France Germany and other nations. He notes most world silver goes to the arts and forecasts strong demand for coinage and liquidity.
A witty exchange notes that one point in favor of a person is not marrying for money. The speaker quips that the man cannot be accused of such, emphasizing humor over scandal in a light remark.
In Washington the president, in conference with Senators Overman and Simmons of North Carolina, promised decisive action once facts are known. He said he would pursue a line of action to satisfy patriotic Americans if Persia was sunk by an Austrian or German submarine. The account taken by the president will no doubt be drastic.
Sacramento reports brief sessions as both houses adjourn to allow committees to work on various bills. The real fight is expected once committees report back. The elections committee is considering primary bills and laws requiring voters to register party affiliation.
Judge Gary announces a ten percent raise for all plants of the United States Steel Corporation. The action covers the steel industry nationwide and is effective immediately from January 6.
Following a democratic canvass, leaders decided they cannot pose the excise taxed as suggested by the president in his message, possibly with the exception of the increased income tax.
Washington reports confirmation that Homer Salisbury, an American, is lost on the Persia. He is the brother of W. R. Salisbury of Glen Dale, California.
An Athens dispatch reports Italy promises Greece it will not advance beyond Northern Epirus. The fragmentary dispatch, relayed via Pac and Int’l News Service, notes the informal understanding amid tense Mediterranean headlines.
John Henry Wulf argues in Barry Record that local merchants fail by not investing in readable ads and timely copy. He compares small shop neglect to large mail order catalogs, noting 5 000 catalogs mailed yearly justify advertising cost and profit. urges collective help or hiring an ad writer to boost sales.
Matthew W. Pinkerton aged 67 and longtime head of the Pinkerton agency dies in Chicago. Also, in a state supreme court examination, four applicants were admitted to practice law: Frank Haley Carson City Grover Leroy Krick Reno William R. Reynolds Austin and J V DeLaney Reno.
In London on January 6 900 delegates representing 2 662 000 union workers voted four to one against making enlistment compulsory for single men. The move to conscript single men is opposed as undemocratic and contrary to liberty. Recruiting office reports show single men willing to enlist.
Rome reports violent fighting between Italian and Austrian forces in the Carnie Alps. The Italians gain ground as Austrian troops fall back along the front.
London reports the latest estimates show 333 persons died in the sinking of the Persia. The toll includes passengers and crew as officials release figures from the rescue and inquiry.
Obituary notes the death of Jno Krenky in Ruby Valley on January 2 after a long illness aged about 75. Born January 28, 1840 in Hamburg Germany he came to the United States in 1867 living in Naam... then Kubs Valley before 39 years as a resident of Elko County. He leaves eleven children seven living. Funeral held in Starr Valley with Rev. Chas McHarness officiating and interment in Starr Valley cemetery.
Attorney E E Caine reports that the Southern Pacific Railroad filed acceptance with Secretary Lane to the provisions of the act to quiet titles within the right of way. The act covers Elko Deeth Wells Carlin and Winnemucca, while Lovelock is excluded. The settlement ends a long fray over titles and credits Senator Pittman and Senator Newlands for support.
London reports Arthur Henderson, a Labour MP and party leader in the Commons, preparing to resign in protest of the Labour Congress vote against conscription. Also notes 1916 U S silver and gold production by state, highlighting Nevada and Montana silver outputs and California gold lead.
After a two hour debate the Senate approved a resolution urging the president to provide a complete accounting of the administration's Mexican policy. A long list of names and places appears in the passage, followed by notes about travel to San Francisco.
Salt Lake sheepmen report Utah and Idaho flocks will use Nevada less this winter. Last year 160 000 sheep crossed, this year under 36 000 due to Nevada grazing fees rising from 5 to 16 cents per head plus a 7 cent tax, totaling 22 cents per head. Grazing is now expensive, so many flocks are fed locally.
Transcript briefly notes a humorous exchange about finding items and a joking test question from Every body's magazine. The Beaton transcript mocks understanding of sentence structure with a dark joke about confinement and basic rations.
At the meeting of the county commissioners today the following appointments were made Doctors Hood and West named county physicians earning 100 dollars monthly John Worden named county health officer earning 50 dollars monthly James Gheen appointed courthouse janitor earning 90 dollars monthly Chas F De Armond named expert accountant paid 10 dollars per day while examining records Mrs Bertha Sizemore approved for a mother's pension under the last legislative session
In the Mediterranean the British steamers Middleton of 2,506 tons and the Hella were submarine casualties. The Middleton crew were saved, and seventeen passengers and thirteen crew members of the Hella were rescued, with some drowning. It is reported that neither vessel was ...
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