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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

4

Town Talk notes visitors and locals in Elko area

A crowded list of visitors and residents drops through Elko and Starr Valley from Lamoille Beowawe and nearby towns. Names include Mise Della Becker G. H Mullison George W Hanna and Mrs Bower P Winstead Horace Lane and Belle Hawkins plus Mabel Root James Bissell H H Schrader Frank Beskowicz and many Starr Valley residents. A wedding in Palo Alto involves Nellie Anderson and George H Anderson.

George W. Hanna Mound Valley George M. Bower Lamoille Bower Horace M. Lane Starr Valley Eee Belle Hawkins Skelton Nellie Anderson Palo Alto California George H. Anderson Lorna Donaldson Stanford University

Trial of the merits in Murphy Brown cussing contest

A court trial in Judge Dough ty's court tests the merits of a disturbance of the peace case between Mary Murphy and Louvenia Brown. Brown may plead not guilty, having engaged attorney James Dysart, with expert testimony likely from both sides.

Mary Murphy Louvenia Brown Doughty James Dysart

War Leaders Meet in Council at General Staff Office

A high level meeting is held today in Tokyo with Geld marshals and the war minister among attendees. A joint conference of field marshals and admirals has been summoned for June 10, signaling critical wartime planning.

Torio Associated Press General Staff Office

Tobar and Associates in Nogales Arizona Casefile

J T Tobar and J Cantman of Nogales Arizona with H H Schrader and D Watson in Salt Lake City engage with W Winkle and H Mitchell of Lamoille and G H Mullison of Beo in a listed municipal matter. The note lists several individuals and locations connected to a regional inquiry.

Tobar J. T. Cantman Nogales Ariz H. H. Schrader D. Watson Salt Lake W. Winkle City H. Mitchel Lamoille G. H. Mullison Beowawe

Independence Day Proclamation Encourages Participation

June 13 A proclamation from Gov Boyle at the request of President Wilson invites foreign born residents to join Independence Day celebrations this year. The notice prohibits fireworks to save powder and asks all to participate in Flag Day activities and sing The Star Spangled Banner.

Carson City Boyle Wilson

Stopover rail tickets issued from Reno to multiple points

Ninety day round trip day coach tickets from Reno to several points go on sale by the Southern Pacific in Reno on June 15 under orders from the USRA passenger traffic committee. Fares are slightly less than one way, with round trip prices listed for Antler Cal, Klamath Falls Ore, Shasta Springs Cal, Dunsmuir Cal, Crater Lake, Boca, Floriston and others.

Reno Southern Pacific Passenger Traffic Committee United States Railroad Administration Antler Cal Klamath Falls Ore Shasta Springs Dunsmuir Crater Lake Boca Floriston

Wilson Pressures Telegraph Companies To Adopt War Board Findings

President Wilson’s message to the heads of the two major U S telegraph firms urges adoption of the National War Labor Board recommendations in the ongoing dispute with their workers. The communication signals the administration’s intent to ensure the board’s findings are followed.

Washington Associated Press Wilson National War Labor Board United States

Wilson declares U S forces to Europe until balance is achieved

President Wilson repeats the aim to send men and material to France until temporary force inequality ends. The statement follows a reply to President Poincaré on the anniversary of the first American troops landing in Europe.

Washington Associated Press United States Frances Wilson Poinacre Europe

Registered at the Mayer list of names appears in OCR

A fragmented OCR listing numerous individuals and locations includes Tom Griswold Lloyd Dudley Pauline Johnston Cecil Johnston Alice Griswold Joseph Kekuku Joseph Vierra Albert Vierra Jim Pickard Jim Kupthea Mildred Leo Clemens Berkeley Charlie Zunino Bell Hankine and Bister Lee Geo W Hanna Skelton C Frankel John Reddy EB P Alliaon Sacramento C P Benning Geo M Bower and wife Lamobile P L Winstead and wife H M Lane Start Valley Al. Lock S F Frank Bonkowits 4 P A G Smith Union Mines M Mabel Root Tobar Jas Bissell.

Tom Griswold Lloyd Dudley Paul Ine Johnston Cecil Johnston Alice ‘Griswold Alice Griswold Joseph Kekuku Honolulu Joseph Vierra Albert Vierra Jim Pickard Jim Kupthea Mildred Leo Clemens Berkeley Chariie Zunino Bell Hankine Bister Lee Geo. W. Hanna Skelton C. Frankel John Reddy

Furnished housekeeping rooms for rent in Commercial Street

Two furnished housekeeping rooms available with light and water provided. Apply at 10 Commercial Street.

Rail Fares and Stops Across Lake Tahoe Region Noted

A list records fares from Truckee to multiple destinations around Lake Tahoe and California including Santa Cruz San Francisco and Los Angeles with prices ranging from $2.90 to $60.60. A nine month round trip Reno to all points east with stopover privileges is advertised. Fares are ten percent higher than before June 10.

Truckee Tahoe Tavern Lake Tahoe Circuit of Lake del Monte Asilomar Paciflc Grove Los Gatos Santa Cruz Watsonville San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Yellowstone Park Reno

Baby Takes Fender Ride On Speeding Trolley

Mary De Luca, twenty two months old, wandered onto trolley tracks in front of her home in Troy New York. She was picked up on the fender of a moving car and carried several feet before getting up uninjured.

Troy N. Y Mary de Luca

Unfeeling Sergeant Sentenced After Court Martial

In Little Rock on June 24, William L. Taylor at Camp Pike sent a report to his sergeant George W. Reubling. Reubling allegedly stated I dont care let him die. Reubling was tried by court martial, convicted, and sentenced to five.

Little Rock Ark United States William L. Taylor Camp Pike George W. Reubling Reubling

Soldier dishonorably discharged for military prison sentence

A service member receives a dishonorable discharge after years in a military prison, forfeiting all pay and allowances as part of the punitive action.

Students Cut Candy in Springfield High Cafeteria

In Springfield Illinois on June 14 candy has been abolished in the high school cafeteria. The principal warned of a sugar shortage and the students voted unanimously to abstain from its use.

Springfield Ill

First drink proves fatal in Allentown tragedy

In Allentown Pennsylvania a six year old girl Emma Schankowitch found a quart of whiskey in the street and drank half. She quickly lost consciousness and died shortly after. Police and investigators are examining the incident for details and possible negligence. Local authorities have urged guardians to keep intoxicants away from children.

Allentown June W Emma Schankowitch

Local Advertisers Help Build Our Community

Community progress relies on taxes, schools, and roads. This paper features the best advertisers supporting local needs and projects.

Nevada Essay Contest Seeks War Essays From Youth

A statewide essay contest invites Nevada youths aged fourteen and up to submit pieces on Why We Must Win the War or What America is Fighting For. Rural students handle the first topic, town students the second. Entries must be at least five hundred words and due by June 30. Send to Miss E. E. Stone, state chairman, Carson City.

Nevada America E. E. Stone Educational Propaganda Woman's Committee Carson City

Dentalswork New Prices From Bee The Whitesides Co

The Whitesides Dental Co announces new price levels for dentures and dental services. Price adjustments affect exams cleanings and fittings at Bee The Whitesides locations. Patients are advised to check current price sheets and contact offices for details.

Dentalswork Bee the Whitesides Dental Co Ady

Also Mentioned on This Page

DLO Nevada Wide & Junk CO A. Sutton Mgr Commercial ST Elko, Wey Mise Della Becker W. &. Bower of A. G. Smith Union Mines Ene P. &. Winstead and Mayor Teobar M. Mabel Root James Bissell Frank Beskowicz Elko Thomas Griswold Loyd Dudley Pauline Johnson Cecil Johnson Allee Griswold Carey van Fleet Eureka E. C. Riddell Frank Horton Han Bill Doyle Paige Wells Samuel Welday Bpalenka Hanel Youngtown Ohio Mra. W Day Independent Denver Hawaii Kelly Mc 'New Lamoille Grove Bradley Madam Terpishore C. E. Whitesides Frank H. Russell The Whitesides Dental Company U. S MAYER Western Pacific Roundhouse Gibson Gully Afton Baby Lemoille Grove Bradley Theatre Orchestra Elko, Nevada Lee McNew E. S. van Leer Elko Paint Shop Lewis & Zuccone Auto Paint Shop W. M. Doyle Elko’s Hotel Mayer W. R. Mayer G. S. Garcia French Baking Company Mr. Farmer John Deere Geo. Russell Co
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