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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
4
Connesville July 1 William Richey a miner in Coalbrook coal mines made a record of 165 tons in two weeks time. His pay check for the period amounted to 155.42 dollars.
Town report says Catlin Experimental Shale Oil plant south of town now yields one gallon per minute using shale gas to light the plant and storing paraffine. Officials have not yet verified the claim. District court heard motions in J H Carter vs Henry Jones and James Gregory cases, with arguments postponed to Monday when Judge Walsh visits. A Fourth of July band may skip Lamoille services. local plans for an Independence Day celebration and possible fireworks entertaiment are discussed. Many people sought mountain cool, a large trout catch noted but details withheld. A commentary on film music and a personal anecdote close the item.
A newspaper fragment lists items for sale including a six room bungalow at 539 Juni per street and a Hamiltonian and Shire saddle with inquiries to Gibson Guily in Afton Nevada. It also notes several lost items such as patent leather slippers and a leather carrying case with a 17E test telephone, asking owners to contact the Bell or Elko Telephone companies, plus a found pair of rimmed spectacles.
The Town Talk column lists numerous visitors and residents in the city including George B. Russell visiting Mrs Neal Chapla, Elgene Thomas Toyn of Mound Valley in town on business, and Herbert White with John Hawkins from Lee. It notes weddings, War Savings Stamp efforts, a first open air concert by the Home Guard Band, flour mill open period, and local remarks on weather, hunting, and fishing prospects at Lamoille and White Rock.
In St Louis on July 1 a stranger visited George A. Holthaus, district manager for Miller Rubber. Claiming to be a Miller salesman, he produced a telegram authorizing a $100 draw on the company. Holthaus paid the money, later learning the man had no connection to Miller Rubber.
An American woman in Mulino Oregon announces plans to file for divorce claiming cruel treatment and being forced to be German under wartime pressure. She asserts she is justified in seeking to regain her citizenship, noting her husband has not faced difficulties, but war affects classification. She plans to allege cruel and inhuman treatment citing neglect to obtain naturalization papers.
Pendleton Ore July 1 Bootlegging received a setback in Umatilla County after Sheriff Taylor raided what was believed to be the most completely organized moonshining plant yet found. The operation featured ten large vats each holding over a barrel. Two prisoners and twenty five gallons of prime corn whiskey were seized and the plant dismantled.
Ed H. Doyle of Detroit told a Chicago Building Managers' association gathering that strong wording can be as essential as medicine in confronting issues. He warned against falling into a rut, urged nerve to demand what is needed, and critiqued forgery as a crooked path.
No. 67 in the report pages upholds the section as to workers in open pit or open cut mines. G. B. Thatcher, Attorney General, submits a formal note. In Carson, the Elko Transfer Co moves offices to Newman Supply on Fifth Street with Harry Newman supervising books and orders.
In St Louis on July 1 a divorce petition by Mrs Jennie Zeigler alleges she bought a cemetery lot for 55 and has buried three relatives since. An error in the deed made her husband the grantee and he has barred her from the premises. She asks restoration of her rights and her maiden name Jennie Ogyle.
Dayton July 1 Officials had hunted nationwide for Joan Rong of Montgomery county believed a slacker in wartime service. Rong died a hero on French battlefields. relatives found his name on casualty lists with both Montgomery county and Rome, Mary addresses amid confusion and delayed notification.
Government aided garage owners approve rules to streamline releasing mechanics for war service. The plan aims to reduce fuel use and support wartime efficiency, with Albany garages aligned to the policy overseen by the local wartime committee.
Carson City on June 25 1018 Attorney General Thatcher states Nevada eight hour law for open pit and open cut miners is constitutional in response to Labor Commissioner Cole who reported ongoing violations at Yevahi Copper company in McGill and Ruth White Pine County. The opinion cites section 657 Rev Laws of 1912 and past AG interpretations in 1915 1916.
Announcement advertises the oldest and simplest plant on the market with one third greater capacity than any other plant at the same price. It invites full information and a demonstration at the ranch and directs inquiries to Sally Nevada Light Co. in Reno Nevada.
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