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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
1
Chief Justice Frank H. Norcross announced candidacy for the United States Senate. His move comes as Republicans seek the nomination alongside Samuel Platt, with Norcross a prominent state figure after eleven years on the supreme bench.
The California Senate, after a meeting today, passed three bills enabling normal trustees to consider affidavits of 21 survivors in a building matter. The votes were unanimous across all measures.
London reports Germany approached Russia and Japan for separate peace but was refused in both cases. Information comes from a dispatch to the Japan Advertiser printed in Tokyo.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduces a Senate resolution directing the postmaster general to report to Congress on belligerent interference with mail between the United States and neutral nations. The measure is thought aimed at Great Britain.
The Admiralty reports a British submarine sunk off the Holland coast yesterday. The crew were rescued by the Dutch cruiser Noor Brabant and landed at the Holder.
An Athens dispatch reports that the Allied forces at Salonika freed all prisoners who were consuls of the German Austrian Turkish and Bulgarian nations.
Carson City reports focus on the Kendall case the removal of Charles Stone as Bertillon head and rumors that James G. Sweeney may seek the Democratic senatorial nomination. McCarran plans a February campaign start while GOP central committee delays to late January and Democratic committee targets January 15 for meeting to set delegates.
Secretary Bradigan informs Nevada county boards the federal government will provide elk to states that request them. States must coordinate with the Bureau of Animal Industry, and consignors agree to cover freight. A Wyoming-sourced carload of 30 to 40 elk costs about 350 dollars.
Ambassador Penfield reports no information on the Persia sinking while Consul Garrels in Alexandria cites two survivors including Charles H. Grant of Boston who say the vessel was sunk without warning. The administration faces a knotty problem as no affidavits prove torpedoing and Austria offers no details, risking a joint note to Germany and its allies demanding submarine agreement.
Lawrence Coulere of San Louis Obispo was hanged at San Quentin for the murder of Chan Sullivan in Paso Robles two years ago.
In Sacramento on January 7 the final reading of election bills sparked a clash when Hanson of Fresno added an amendment to the Young direct primary bill. The amendment would require every elector to declare party affiliation upon registration, provoking claims of unconstitutionality and a likely all‑day debate.
A blaze destroyed the Adams Express Building in Cincinnati today. Losses are estimated at about three quarters of a million dollars. No further details on casualties or causes were provided. Communities nearby reported smoke and rapid firefighting efforts.
Paris Jan 7 The Matin reports all German state rulers are being called to Berlin as the Kaiser’s illness causes anxiety. The fear grows that Crown Prince may seize power amid political uncertainty and unease across the German states.
The New Haven directors case moves to a jury this afternoon in New York. The federal judge indicates the trial centers on alleged attempts to influence officials and whether Sherman Antitrust Law applies, with jurors deciding the key questions of law and fact.
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, newly named to the naval affairs committee, announces a change in stance from arbitration to a strong navy. He argues American strategic position and global commerce require the United States to be the world’s balance of power to deter war without needing it. He warns that loss of foreign markets would devastate industry and livelihoods, urging force to secure peace.
Hesson reports receipt of a Reno letter stating no meeting date has been announced for the state central committee of the Democratic Party. Secretary McKnight of Carson agrees no date is set. When called, due notice will be sent to Democrats statewide. current reports are based on rumors.
The state board of pardons meets in a special session to consider Walter Keermeen who is to be hanged for the murder of J. P. Harrell during a hunting trip. A reprieve could be granted at the last moment.
Robbers blew up the vault at the federal building in St Paul last night securing revenue stamps valued at a million dollars and $600 in cash.
London dispatches report that Russians are temporarily checked for a while as they strengthen positions in Bessarabia. The fighting from January 1 to 5 is said to have caused losses on both sides totaling about 80,000.
Last evening Knights of Pythias installed their newly elected officers led by R A Rockwell as C C O M Miller as V G and W J Perry as Prel The event included a fourth degree ritual described as a scream and concluded with a social smoker officer list includes C A Gardner J C Doughty Hayden Henderson and others.
Elko chapter No. 11 royal arch masons installed their newly elected officers last night. Officers listed include H. P. Otto T. Williams King L. A. Byler Borie A. L. McGinty H. T. J. Stewart Sp D O Breese R A GC W D Mason 3rd Vall J M Taber Vall Guy M Blair 1st Vall James K Sutton Lovy J C Doughty Treasurer John Henderson.
A Boston area incident reports a clergyman reading from the pulpit that the Bellegham praying band would lead the meeting, but a tongue slip misread it as Praying ham bollyband. Several parishioners chuckled at the confused announcement.
A U S Senate measure proposes granting Nevada seven million acres of land to fund public schools and the state university. Lands to be selected from unappropriated public land, with proceeds split 80 percent to schools and 20 percent to the university, held in a dedicated fund and invested upon reaching twenty thousand dollars.
The governor calls a Winnemucca conference to address the rabies situation in eastern and northern Nevada. Elko County appoints Isaac Griswold H H Carter and George Russell Jr to represent central and western areas. meeting January 1th aims to curb the plague and may urge county bounties on coyotes.
The report shows White River Ontario at 58 degrees below zero and Miami Florida at 74 above, marking the widest continent wide temperature spread. The north central states are milder though some spots remain below freezing, with colder Atlantic states and rain in the south.
A man with practical experience urges young men to visit their sweethearts with affection in their hearts, perfection in manners, and confection in their pockets, arguing this trio is worthy of trial for courting success.
The passage notes supervision and approval by the state board of revenue for securities of the United States and for securities within Nevada or any county in Nevada under state oversight.
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