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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

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United States Note to Germany Presented at the Kaiser

Washington reports the note to Germany signed by Secretary of State Lansing was presented to the Kaiser at 1 10 today. It reiterates demands for reparation for Lusitania losses and urges adherence to international law allowing neutrals to travel unarmed ships. Bryan resigns amid cabinet support for the measure and Wilson reiterates US rights and aims to prevent further attacks.

Washington United States Germany Robert W. Lansing Bryan America Gerard Foreign Office Wilson William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Prussia

Young Boy Wounded In Accident With Revolver

Fifteen year old Tony Scott son of John Scott of Rowland was brought to Elko by Dr Hood with a bad wound in the left knee caused accidentally by the boy cleaning a forty one revolver. The bullet entered the inner knee area and travels downward. An X ray will be taken to locate and plan removal of the bullet.

Tony Scott John Scott Rowland Elko Doctor Hood

Another Shake Up in British Cabinet Imminent

Special to The Independent from London reports another cabinet shake up is imminent with Lloyd George said to be slated for the premiership and Lord Ar quith's retirement predicted.

Independent London Lloyd George Lord Arquith

Germans Meet Severe Defeat in Lemberg Campaign

Special to The Independent from Perograd June 11 reports the German army marching on Lemberg suffered a severe defeat. General Mackennon’s forces fell back four miles to avoid encirclement while Linsingen to the south halted after a heavy battle with heavy losses. Separate news notes an upcoming Nevada State Medical Association meeting in Reno from June 17 to 20, following a trip to Lake Tahoe.

Perograd Lemberg Mackennon Linsingen Nevada State Medical Association Reno Lake Tahor

Nevada's Girl Joins Special Beauty Train Across Colorado

Aboard the Universal Special June trip from La Junta to Denver the party enjoys polished receptions in Kansas City Topeka Dodge City Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs. Mayor Jost Miss Hoopes and local chambers greet the travelers as they tour gardens banquets and department stores amid city crowds and hospitality.

LA Junta Colorado Universal Special Kansas City Jost Topeka Country Club Dodge City Colorado Springs Garden of ‘the Gods Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce

Fifty Years Ago Today 1865 Mexican Conflict Mentioned

The Daily Independent recalls 1865 when the United States prepared to involve itself in Mexico amid the civil struggle between the republicans and Maximilian's imperial forces.

United States Mexico Maximilian

Appreciation Jewel Presented to C. A. Gardner

At a banquet inside Elko Lodge No. 1 of the Knights of Honor a Past Grand Chancellor’s jewel was awarded to C. A. Gardner in recognition of his service. The solid gold emblem features Gardner’s name and a black enamel Nevada inscription. Gardner, long a zealous worker for order, expressed surprise and appreciation, valuing the gift as one of his most cherished possessions. The note also mentions Nevada City and a brief regional feature about California’s Nevada County.

Elko Lodge Honos C. A. Gardner Mr. Gardner Nevada A. Gardner Kelke Lodge Gardner

Navy Ships in 1810 Count Declares Growth Declines

Seventy five years ago today in 1810 the United States Navy listed eleven ships of the line, twelve first class frigates, two second class frigates, twenty one sloops of war, eight schooners and brigs, reflecting a modest but varied fleet across early naval forces.

United States

Nevada grand lodge elects new officers at session

At the closing session of the annual conclave Alfred W. Holmen of Reno was chosen deputy grand master. Lindway of Tonopah was elected senior grand warden, Walter E. Pratt of Oldfield as junior grand warden, Walter J. Harris and Edward B. Van recreeted grand treasurer and grand secretary. All others remain appointive. the new grand master will announce appointees later this afternoon.

Tourists Visit Elko by Colorado Friends

Tourists Menver and Fanny stopped in Elko to visit Mrs. B. Woodcote from their Colorado town and report a pleasant trip so far. Mr. Mower, a prominent cattleman from western Colorado, notes the road around Salt Lake from Duden to Elko as in fine condition.

Menver Fanny

Fish Case 10 To Be Argued Tomorrow

The case tests state power to regulate fishing on Indian lands in Nevada. Crosby of Wadsworth was jailed ten weeks ago for possessing more than the legal fish limit. Washoe County is represented by D A Larn ford. Crosby by M Moore. The writ of habeas corpus and jurisdiction issues hinge on fish from an Indian reservation and a shipment of Pyramid Bone fish.

Nevada Gazette Supreme Court Larneford Washoe County M. Moore S. Crosby Wadsworth Crosby Ele Crosby Kike

Sacred pallium for Archbishop Hanna in San Francisco

Catholic leaders including the papal delegate and American cardinals will travel to San Francisco this summer for the conferring of the sacred pallium upon Archbishop Hanna, successor to the late Archbishop Riordan. The ceremony will be attended by eminent prelates and clergy as part of the Catholic Church’s rites in the city.

Hanna San Francisco Cal Shuren Washington Edward Henna Riordan

Auto Stage Driver Dies In Crash North Of Reno

Frank J. Chesson, stage driver for Eagle Copper Mining, is dying after a Tucson crash 80 miles north of Reno. His wife and infant son died. Chesson’s own death sentence followed as he told rescuers he would rather be with his family. Coroner’s jury verdict given. bodies held in Greenville, California.

Reno Gazette Frank J. Chesson Crescent Mills Indiana Walls Greenville Cal Reno Chesson Umderneath Eagle Copper Minine Company Wee Clil Ralph Judd Ray Severend He McMultin Whee J. W H. Murray

Papal Palium Ceremony Elevates New Archbishop’s Authority

A historic rite confers the pallium, symbolizing papal authority, on a new archbishop. The sacred white wool band with purple crosses is placed over the shoulders and fastened with gold pins, reflecting centuries of church tradition and allegiance to the Holy See.

Atle Tome

Grand Chancellor Gardner Honored by Pythian Lodge

About one hundred Knights and ladies gathered in Cas e Hall to honor Grand Chancellor Charles A. Gardner for his service to Pythianism. E. E. Caine led ceremonies and urged accountability, Gardner responded, and he received a Past Grand Chancellor's Jewel. Attendees from Wells and Tuscarora praised the event and Caine's crowd management.

Case Hall Charles A. Gardner Brother Gardner Gardner Elke Lodge E. E. Caine A. GC. Olmsted Geo. R. Vardy Wells Charles Wilson Tuscarora Mary Dewar Elko H. C. Mentz Amity Lodge J. M. Swander Tonopah Lodge Western Pacific Greathouse

Nevada Mining Exhibit Wins Grand Prize at Exposition

A telegram to Governor Boyle reports Nevada's mining exhibit at the Exposition Grounds San Francisco on June 10 1915 won the grand prize over rivals including California Montana and Colorado. The Nevada display was assembled by the University mining department and represents all state mineral classes. NEVADA IS FIRST says the Carson Appeal in praise of the state’s mineral wealth progress.

Boyle Capitol Exposition Grounds San Francisco Emmet D. Boyle Carson City Nevada J. H. Price J. E. Babcock California Montana Colorado Sagebrush University Carson

Safety First Appliances at the State Capitol

Under State Controller Cole, Patsy Dudley, a Boston-trained pipe expert, is directing a new fire protection system at the Capitol. The measure cuts insurance rates for Capitol and Library buildings from 1.60 to 1.05 per 3100 for three years, while overall coverage remains $260,000 despite no extra cost beyond the upgrade.

Cole Patsy Dudley Boston Capitol

List of Wells visitors for Daily Independent ad

Advertise in the Daily Independent lists Wells visitors by name including Dr A C Olmsted and wife J J Scheer and wife F R Jacoby and wife H L Tuttle and wife A W Goble G R Vardy Frank Jeanney J H Keegan J G Schmid J Peltier and E O Haymond One Who Was There.

Wells A. C. Olmsted J. J. Scheer F. R. Jacoby H. L.tuttle A. W. Goble G. R. Vardy Frank Jeanney J. H. Keegan J. G. Schmid J. Peltier E. 0. Haymond

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