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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1917

Page

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Antidraft Agitators to Be Suppressed

Justice Department moves to curb anti conscription agitation as draft registration nears. In Kansas City twelve objectors are jailed for conspiracy against the United States with two women among the detainees. A New York hearing against Eleanor Parker Owen Cattell and Charles Whitips is postponed. The president warns that leaving the country to evade registration will lead to prosecution and service.

Washington Department of Justice Kansas Kansas City Kansas City United States Leonora Warheson Moore Eva Harding Topeka Kansas New York Eleanor Wilson Parker Banard College Owen Cattell Columbian University Charles Whitips Columbi

Soldiers participate in Spanish disorders in Bordelona

Disorder actions by Spanish soldiers occurred in Bordelona on June 1. Several officers were imprisoned as authorities moved to quell unrest in the city.

Madrid Bordelona

French Capture German Position at Chevreaux

Paris June 1 The French troops captured the German post of Chevreaux taking a number of prisoners The war office announces raids by the Germans and an attack on usque were repulsed.

Paris Chevreaux War Office Usque

British grain ship losses put at five percent

London June 1 Kennedy Jones, British director of food economy, told an Associated Press representative that Great Britain's losses in cereal ships are five percent. The ministry of food had allowed for losses of twenty five percent of that ship type.

London Great Britain Kennedy Jones Food Economy Associated Press Ministry of Food

Three American Ships Lost in German Submarine Attacks

News reports from Cadiz and Gibraltar confirm three American sailing vessels sunk by German submarines in May and June. Dirigo, 3000 tons, sank after gunfire and bombs. crew evacuated at Plymouth with third mate John Roy drowned. Darbart attacked near Gibraltar, sinking with crew rescued at Cadiz. Frances Mowie sunk by gunfire, crew saved at Cadiz.

Londo Dirigo Plymouth John Roy Darbart Eler Gibralter Frances Mowie Cadiz

Grand Master Holmes Visits Elko Masonic Lodge

Grand Master Holmes paid an official visit to Elke Lodge No A. Po and A. M. on a lively night. A large attendance joined in a banquet after the work. Speakers praised patriotism and loyalty with moving sentiments.

Elke Lodge No A. Po Hesid

Chas B Henderson Lectures High School

Elko High School pupils enjoyed a detailed afternoon lecture by attorney Chas B Henderson on the causes of the world war. He discussed multiple antecedents noting the Baghdad railroad's strategic pull and Germany's interests, with a student audience receiving new insights and the speaker praised for clarity.

Elko High School Atty. Chas Th Henderson Thendlerson Bagdad Rat Germany Servia Henderson Hhimsek

Fine Tribute to Ben Curler Honored by Elko Bar

The Elko County Bar Association in open court paid a fine tribute to Benjamin Vogel Curler who left for France to serve in the American army ambulance corps. The court adopted a resolution asking Nevada Supreme Court to admit him to the bar, citing his studies at Stanford and patriotic service.

Elko County Bar Association Benjamin V. Curler France GF Curler Nevada Supreme Court of Nevada Wierers Benjamin Vogel Curler Stanford University American Ambulance Corps Pourth State of Bar Association Supreme Court of State of Nevada Sapreme Battle Delde Europe Nevieedit Bod Taber Juder Orto Ot Willems

Strikes Hit 120 Russian Factories Amid War Work

London June 1 Reuters dispatch says Chit announces labor strikes to paralyze production in 120 of the largest factories, most of which are engaged in war work. The move follows a decision by workers and aims to disrupt industrial output across key facilities.

London Reuters

Bomb raids hit Ostend Zeebruge and Belgian towns

London announces British aircraft dropped many tons of bombs on Belgium towns Ostend and Zeebruge with targets stated by the war office as officially confirmed today.

Belgium Zeebruge London Ostend British War Office

French Capture Large German Prisoner Totals in France

Between April 1 and May 24 Allied forces held 31 829 German prisoners with many unwounded. The French expect to renew their attack when the moment is right to push forward on the front.

France Associated Press

Judge James Sweeney Shows Signs of Recovery

Assistant U S district attorney A Bartlett visits Carson with news of a marked improvement in Judge James Sweeney's condition. Bartlett says word this morning confirms the positive change and raises hope for the judge's recovery. Carson Appeal. Smalt service is true servies.

Gree A. Bartlett United States District Attorney Carson James Sweeney

Rizov Seeks Separate Peace Via German Agents

Russian writer Maxim Gorky reports Rizov Bulgarian minister at Berlin tried to lure Russia into separate peace talks. Rizov allegedly delivered a duplicate peace proposal to Gorky through two German agents and urged an immediate armistice and a Russian constituent assembly.

Petrograd London Maxim Gorky D. Rizov Berlin Gorky Rizow Stockholm Christiania Russia Rizov Paul Milikooff Germany Austria Russhi England Itizow G. Recoff Strandvae Alexei Man

Austrians Hold Peace Demonstration Reported in Vienna

From Vienna June reports note parallel to the opening of the Austrian pare Hien workers formed groups and organized a large demonstration in support of peace while other labor actions occurred.

Copentiages Vienna

Tornado in East Missouri Kills 79 Injures Hundreds

St Louis June 1 The death toll from the tornado that swept eastern Missouri and southern Hindis last Wednesday has risen to 79. Hundreds were injured and thousands left homeless as property damage runs into millions.

ST. Louis Missouri

Bread Weight Standards Backed by Attorney General

An AG opinion states the governor cannot suspend bread weight laws. Bakers selling less than 16 ounces face penalties under section 4812. The Carson News notes the law requires a one pound loaf and labeling of underweight loaves with weight and manufacturer.

Attorney General The Carson News

New York Port Closes to All Outgoing Ships

New York port officials ordered the harbor gate closed to all outgoing vessels this morning, with fishing ships barred from entry. The closure, first of its kind since installation, sparked questions, but the order was later rescinded by noon while the gate remained shut.

New York the of

Secrets leak from Frisco postoffice

The United States district attorney announced a leak at the Frisco postoffice where government secrets were obtained by outside sources.

Frisco Postoffice N Francisco Postoffice United States District Attorney

Italians Repulse Austrian Attacks Near Vidice

Krome June 1 officials report Austrian forces in mass attacked the Vidice region to regain lost ground. Italian troops met the assault firmly and repulsed the attacks, with the enemy suffering failure in the night action.

Krome Vidice

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