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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1916

Page

4

Potato case wall remains undecided at Wells district court

In Wells the district court heard arguments in the so called Potato case, but no decision had been made by press time. Elko events include a January 19 masquerade ball at Wigwam theater and several local visitors and business chatter about Garcia saddles bringing in buyers from Copperopolis and Reno.

Wells Elko Wigwam Theater Garcia Copperopolis California Reno Pendleton Oregon

Press Reflects the Condition of Community

The Eureka Standard argues a cleanly printed paper with filled advertising columns signals a thriving town. It notes newspapers depend on advertising and timely subscriptions for revenue while merchants rely on the paper to boost business.

Eureka Standard

Cold-Pack Canning Methods Explained

The article outlines five canning methods: open kettle hot pack, intermittent sterilization, cold-water, cold-pack single period, and vacuum seal. It notes the cold-pack is favored by specialists as packing foods cold in fresh natural state in glass jars.

N. A Department

Town paper funding underlines local economy

A small advertiser rationalizes his monthly ad cost as a mere contribution to the town paper while the publication relies on payments to meet payroll and cover expenses.

Deserter From Ford Peace Party Leaves Copenhagen For Hague

The Ford peace party departs Copenhagen by special high speed train heading for The Hague. German frontier security will seal cars and inspect baggage as delegates, including Sven Lange and Nobel laureate Frederick Bajer, join from Denmark with other neutrals.

Copenhagen McClure Ford Peace Party Hague Ford Party Germany Kiel ‘Canal Hamburg Holland Sven Lange Commodore Bluhme Frederick Bajer

Germany Makes Great Concessions In Lusitania Note

Ambassador von Bernstorff reports from Berlin that Germany concedes to U S demands on wording of the agreement. He will confer with Secretary Lansing and a settlement is described as within international law though Germany rejects a blanket disavowal. Germany will indemnify American Lusitania victims on a case by case basis and not set a precedent.

Washington von Bernstorff Hollemweg Germany United States Lansing

Southern Pacific to Train Staff for Westward Travel Surge

Southern Pacific plans to form a specialized organization to handle a large spring movement of tourist travel to California. Passenger traffic manager Charles B. Fee notes eastward tours have boosted confidence and will dispatch ticket agents from Pacific coast offices to educate eastern travelers on routes and railroad geography.

Southern Pacific Company Charles 8. Fee Fee California Pacific Coast

Mayer Hotel Arrivals Attract Notable Guests

A list of guests staying at the Mayer Hotel includes W. C. Small of Syracuse New York F B Cretchlow of Salt Lake R L Osborne of San Francisco R T Raine of Palisade R M Steele and wife of Wells J A Steele of Wells L W Jordan of Salt Lake G J Cowling of Bullion J 5 Rice of Ogden F E Hudson of Salt Lake H A Agee Jno H Carier Jas P Oneil W T Onell O F Hill H L Luttle of Wells B F Nevins of San Francisco Mrs E Rice and Midas M among others.

W. C. Small Syracuse N. Y F. B. Cretchlow Salt Lake R. L. Osborne San Francisco R. T. Raine Palisade R. M. Steele Wells J. A. Steele L. W. Jordan G. J. Cowling Bullion J. 5. Rice Ogden F. E. Hudson H. A. Agee Jno H. Carier Jas

Local Names Tied to Commercial Event Listing

A fragmented register lists participants and firms including E. A. Wolfe of St. Louis, B. Gerber of Seattle, J. C. Mitchell of Tobar Nevada, Pat Sullivan of Union, R. W. Stevens of Reno, Mrs. Josephine Holton, Wm. Hackett, Earl Spencer of Aston Wyoming, and O. T. Bell with Ike Cowling.

E. A. Wolfe St. Louis B. Gerber Seattle Wash J. C. Mitchell Tobar Nev Pat Sullivan Union R. W. Stevens Reno Josephine Holton Wm. Hackett Earl Spencer Aston Wyo O. T. Bell Ike Cowling

Senator Pittman on Naval Preparedness and Peace

Senator Pittman argues for a strong U S navy to deter war and uphold the Monroe Doctrine. He critiques court control of allied European issues and urges taxation of munitions sales to foreign nations to finance naval buildup without taxing citizens. He says a powerful navy stabilizes peace and emphasizes responsibility of nations causing conflict.

Teutons United States Europe

Quote on government traffic duties and compensation

A fragment quotes a speaker arguing the government must uphold transportation traffic and should not bear costs without compensation. The passage questions whether public duty can be maintained without revenue from traffic, asserting the government's obligation to seek compensation.

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Lytton John A. Cazier Owell Brothers O. F. Hill H. L. Tuttle M. P. Cotant John Laval Independence Valley BE. Rice Midas R. FP. Raines Pine Valley John Mitchell Golden Rule Idea Elko Fur Shop Mayer Hotel Elko, Nevada Mrs. Peck Peck Pac. and Int'l News Service P. Cotant Pittman GEO. Russell CO Presbyterian Church Pine St J. M. Swander Love Dupont Elko Fuel Co Pierce Arrow Elka Automobile Company Andre Martin Del Elka Silver St Price A Co Ed. V. Price & Co M. H. Cooper Nevada H. T. Johnson Deariere Silver Street Western Pacific Railroad Ed Carville Lko Elko Dairy Landa Brothers Commercial St U. K J. L. Martin O. K Bundy & Martin M'Elroy E. Dotta W. B. Griffith Carload Sunset Store Res First National Bank Elro A. E. Kimball C. F. Williams J. A. Sewell B. 8. Ennor Gashier V D. H. Jones Asst General Banking Elko Hotel Clas A. Puccinelli & Co, Provrietere
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