22 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
1
The Austrian cabinet resigns amid public discontent over the war, food shortages, and a general push for peace. Weeks of strong opposition and recent wire strikes signal internal strife and economic strain as authorities face the challenge of restoring order and calm.
General Pershing reports Corporal Walter Roberts of the United States Infantry was killed in action January 20. No further details of the engagement were provided.
Boise leader John F. Neugent was appointed by the governor to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Brady's death. The appointment lasts until the successor is chosen at the November election.
Outbreak of scabbies prompts strict quarantine for Humboldt Forest sheep grazing with B A IL certificates required at forest boundary. Also notices an application to change place of use of waters from Rattlesnake Creek by Mamie J Winstead with details of diversion points and lands affected, last published January then February 1918.
A Chinese rebel attack near Kiel linen left one sailor dead and two wounded as the gunboat returned fire from a dyke. The incident disrupted local calm and follows reports of fever and community notices on schools and health advisories.
A compact ad notes The Whitesides Dental Co offers a little more quality for a fittle less money. It also mentions visitors asked to stay away from the new Elke County High School and Dormitory amid a secret fever epidemic and references a county school board of education and a waitress wanted for immediate hire in Eureka Louisiana.
Impartial inquiry into window tags length prompts January deadline for uniform display and removal. Eleanor Lanewith urges clear reminder that enrolment in Winne mucca district aims to show Red Cross service in 1918.
Polly questions why Molly quarrels with her fiancé over marriage. Molly worries people will accuse Cave of pressuring Polly into wedlock, while Polly resists the scrutiny and avoids appearing rushed into a match.
Notice to electric coal consumers states a state fuel administrator has axed coal prices and coal bales must be paid for on delivery. Prices are fixed at 10.55 to 10.30 per ton by slide. Dealers claim good supply and no shortage. 422-29 Coal Dealers of Elk
Two bandits entered a downtown Detroit jewelry store this afternoon, threatened the proprietor and escaped with valuables reportedly worth forty dollars.
Department of the Interior announces a contest against Charles Martin of North Fork Nevada over a homestead claim filed January 4 1918. Howard claims lack of residence and abandonment, seeks cancellation of entry No 2011 Ser No O2UL1 for lands in sections 9 10 15 16 Township 42 North Range 55 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Respond within twenty days after fourth publication with sworn answer and proof of service.
An election will be held at the Jarbidge school house in Elke County Nevada from 1 to 6 pm Saturday February six to submit to qualified voters the question of levying a tax of six dollars per thousand on property valuation to raise about $300 for additional school facilities longer school terms and necessary repairs.
Governor Emuari D Boyle proclaims the Week of January 23 1918 as Smithage Book Campaign Week endorsing a national effort to fund theater entertainment in military cantonments. Tickets priced 1 for 24 or 4 for 100 aimed to aid war era morale while orders direct distribution through settlers and officers. Judge Doughty presided a case about a man fined ten dollars for a separate offense.
Heavy snow stopped trains along the eastern United States causing widespread disruption as locomotives were diverted to coal shipments. A report from Joe O Byarne, now in New York, notes he joined the army aviation department on the ninth and will soon proceed to Ithaca for aeronautic studies with hopes of becoming a pilot within six weeks.
Fragmentary remarks describe a police court building and its perceived flaws. The text hints at architectural disappointment and the difficulty of spotting issues in a fine courthouse.
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