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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
1
Washington, Jan 30 Germany warned she may force the armed merchantmen question by sinking an ally vessel without warning if informal talks between Ambassador Gerard and Von Bornstorff fail to yield results. President Wilson indicated the United States policy remained undecided.
Desert flocks in Tooele county suffer severe winter losses as temperatures plunge, with estimates of up to 100000 head dead or starving and potential financial hit reaching about 1 million dollars. Sheep endure sore mouth and hoof rot diseases while some are fed by hand amid subfreezing nights.
Champ Clark declared at the opening session of the annual convention of the Woman's National Democratic Club that he would be the speaker of the next House. The remarks came during the Washington event on January 30.
A fragment notes a person who claims to tell time by his pulse. It hints he wears a wristwatch and notes thoughts about the method, though details are unclear.
Seattle January 30 Northern Bank and Trust Company one of the city’s largest banks failed this morning with books seized by the state bank examiner. A bank depositor panic prompted police to restrain crowds while they demanded access to funds. The institution’s reported deficit nears 400000 against 1600000 in deposits. Later, three hundred depositors at People's Savings Bank rushed to withdraw amid the turmoil. The two banks are not connected.
San Francisco January 30 Overland trains returning to normal service after days stalled by heavy Wyoming snowstorms. Railroad officials anticipate full normal operations within the next twenty four hours as trains resume arrivals at noon today.
The semi monthly bill, introduced by Assemblyman Griffith and bulmer, passed the assembly by a narrow vote and faces a senate labor committee hearing this afternoon. Southern Pacific’s KR J Clancy is expected to attend. Support grows as several senators favoring the measure are named, with a likely near unanimous senate vote in view.
A guest praises a singer at a party and discovers the performer is the meek-looking man’s wife. After the apology, the guest speculates about the song’s author, and the man replies Tam wrote the song, revealing a humorous misinterpretation.
A fragmentary item reports a police interview where an officer accuses a man of a vague crime and the man responds with sleep and murmurs. The excerpt ends with a nod to a fictional place and character. The tone mirrors a small town press with eccentric dialogue.
Fragmentary note describes a driver offering help in rain with haste and reassurance. The quote mentions a mother in law and a tow transcript, implying a roadside assistance scene with personal trust and urgency. No clear names or organizations appear in the readable text.
Washington Jan 30 Orders have been issued to distribute regular army troops under General Pershing along the border. This signals that all militia troops on the border will likely be sent home within six weeks. The War Department made the distribution order public.
A government report shows U S exports in 1916 reached 5.481 billion dollars, up 1.926 billion from 1915 and 2.997 billion from 1913, with December exports at 21 million and imports totaling 2.392 billion. The year posted a 3.089 billion export balance and a net inward gold flow of 630 million dollars, with December customs free-of-duty imports at 71.71 percent.
The Topeka State Journal recounts a humorous marriage anecdote where Smith first gives his wife most of his salary then reverses on the next payday. He admits a rotten week and mutters it is her turn, highlighting a lighthearted domestic quarrel over money.
A humorous Irish exchange features a Hat returning home from Ireland describing New York’s tall buildings. The parish priest asks about tall structures, and Pat replies with a tall tale about moonlight and a toast worker lying on his stomach to see the moon.
Morgan John a respected Comstock veteran died yesterday morning at John Hawkins residence in Gold Hill. Born in Wales in 64 years, he came to this country in 1872 and reached Silver City at age twenty. After two years there he moved to Gold Hill where he lived ever since. The Virginia Chronicle notes his sterling character and long service to the community.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state on Saturday by the Nevada Bill Mining company of Jarbidge. George Fisher O J Van Pelt and W H Hudson named as board of directors and incorporators. Capitalization listed at 1 006 000 with 1 000 000 shares at par value of 1 each. Amended articles also filed changing Tonopah Theatrical company to Tonopah Theater company.
Saturday night’s gale tore the roof off a barn on the Divide belonging to Tom Rickard, sending it into the street and breaking a telephone pole with downed wires. The city saw little damage, though signs loosened under the strong winds. The storm raged through the night and into Sunday, weakening from its peak.
G A Johnson superintendent of Paradise Valley Copper company left for the Paradise mountains east of Willow Point to start building living quarters. A large stock of lumber and supplies is en route for the camp and significant development is planned at the property noted for large copper ore showings.
President Moore of the board of school trustees received a contract from the interior department for the Indians school program at Winnemucca.
A three masted unidentified schooner ran ashore one mile south of Barnegat Light in dense fog and heavy seas. Coast guard aided the stranded vessel but it was abandoned as the ship broke apart. The crew were rescued. Later reports identify the bow as the Bowden, a Norwegian schooner, with a chance it can be pulled off the rocks.
Archibald White denies receiving advance information on the president's peace note, while admitting friendship with Von Bernstorff. Barney Barouch claims a lone December $500,000 gain and denies leaks from Tumulty. Edward F. Hutton admits his firm got December 20 peace move chatter from Connelly Brokerage, linked to R. W. Bolling. Connelly travels to Washington.
Paris reports three German aircraft shot down on the western front in the past twelve hours, continuing air losses for Germany amid ongoing fighting.
About 18 Indian children will attend a separate school opening soon in the grammar school building previously used for the kindergarten. A teacher is to be engaged in the next few days and the government will pay thirty rents per day per pupil. A petition circulates urging the school board to reestablish the kindergarten when weather allows.
A large British squadron has formed a wide patrol off the U S coast to hunt the two German raiders still active in the Atlantic. Some doubt remains about the likelihood of capturing them.
Mrs. S. E. Roberts, a chicken fancier, exhibited a giant hen egg with a rare flaw. She broke a portion of the shell and found an inner shell surrounding the contents, an egg within an egg, a phenomenon unseen in the region before.
After adjournment a merging of the judiciary committee was held to consider the prohibition measure. A candidate boasted of starting life by serving a grocery job at 33 a week and saving, provoking chuckles when a voice in the audience quipped about cash registers.
Washington Jan 30 Henry F Fletcher ambassador to Mexico was ordered to his post in Mexico City His instructions are not public but are known to be in the hands of department officials.
Washington Jan 30 The Senate tabled Cummins resolution to open general debate on President Wilsons peace program. Vote 28 to 30 along party lines ended the debate for now. Cummins argued the plan impracticable, praising sentiment but saying it would not work.
A humorous exchange where an old lady asks a tram conductor if stepping on a rail will shock her. He replies that no shock occurs unless she also touches the overhead wire, delivering a witty twist typical of TH Bits captions.
A fragment quotes Unely Eben lamenting contentment with life and the difficulty of meeting mortgage payments, reflecting a community voice from the Washington Star. The line hints at hardship and informal resolves amid financial strain.
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