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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
1
Washington June 21 The Democratic subcommittee tentatively backs a tax plan to cover preparedness costs. The measure would raise about one hundred million by boosting income tax on large fortunes and inherited wealth, tax exports of munitions, and add a special war revenue levy.
Ralph E Stubbs, longtime Southern Pacific railroad official, resigns as general Eastern freight agent effective July 1 to take the role of traffic manager for the American Sugar Refining Company in New York.
The militia includes all states and territories with ages 18 to 45 for citizens and aliens. It is split into organized and reserve militia, with the unorganized segment comprising non enrolled citizens. National Guard totals reach 125,478 with a reserve of 15,621,869. Nevada excluded from state figures.
Petrograd dispatch reports unofficial government circles say Russians routed the Austrians and occupied Kolomea. Austrians set up new defense behind secondary fortifications.
Washington reports that after days of effort a special train will transport Americans fleeing Mexico City to Vera Cruz. Thirty refugees left yesterday and others will depart today for safety aboard American warships or under their guns. Most evacuees have long ties in Mexico and neutrality amid factional conflicts.
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada delivered a vigorous speech in favor of the suffrage plank during the Democratic convention. Delegates tried to drown him out, but his oratory energized the galleries, and Nevada’s senator won wild enthusiasm from women attendees and broad praise from metropolitan papers nationwide.
Treasurer Miller sent the state treasurer a draft for 93487.70, the state's share for the period ending May 15. The total due is 94202.71 after deductions for Hoers salary, overpaid taxes, and funds from inspection and liquor licenses.
Samuel Bachman, a 60 year old resident of Ruby Valley, was found guilty of grand larceny for stealing five to six horses from E. E. Lutts. A jury after hours of deliberation returned a unanimous verdict of guilty and Bachman faces a sentence of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Harry Martin a printer formerly with a local publisher waived preliminary examination on forging his former employer's name to a check for 86 dollars. He intends to plead guilty which could yield a sentence of one to fourteen years in the penitentiary.
Athens reports the cabinet of Premier Skoutoudis is expected to announce its resignation in parliament today. The June 21 dispatch notes the move as imminent and outlines likely parliamentary proceedings.
General Funston telegraphs Secretary Baker urging immediate dispatch of all available state militia especially cavalry to the border to relieve American regulars. In Mexico City the Foreign Minister carried Wilson's reply to Carranza with no statement issued and refugees grow uneasy as trains to Vera Cruz remain unavailable.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Woodward wed secretly at Emmet L. Bachman’s residence on June 2. They plan a permanent home near Tuscarora soon after a brief visit. Mrs. Woodward came from Fairview, Churchill county. The ceremony was witnessed by close relatives including Chester Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett L. Bachman.
Elko Postmaster Harry Mayer reports that the first to fourth class mail revenue fell by over $5,000 in the first six months compared with last year due to parcel post rate changes. Money orders and local business match or improve, and Mayer supports the new policy to deliver better service regardless of profit.
Breckenridge Colorado June 21 District Attorney Barney L Whatley was jailed on a charge of shooting and killing his father W Whatley at the Whatley ranch near Breckenridge last night He says he fired to save his own life and the lives of others He offered no further comment.
News from June 21 reports the Navy and Army Departments mobilizing day and night to meet executive demands. President shows signs of strain yet aims for calm. Daniels and Baker work long hours as destroyers are dispatched toward Mexican waters and border forces ready for action.
Reports from El Paso say Mexican forces are sniping General Pershing's truck trains. Worries grow that Mexican hotheads, reacting to President Wilson's reply to Carranza, may precipitate trouble with grave consequences.
List of registered individuals and places including Round Mountain Bald Mountain Salt Lake Beowawe Goldfield Lamoille Montetlo with multiple names such as James Lane William Turk J F Eater Otto Zinge Geo Elliott H H Cartwright Joe May Bert Smith Joe Bellino and others tied to city and mining districts.
A compiled sample of names and places including Mayer Salt Lake Portland Tuscarora and San Francisco figures such as Kane Reddy Gandor Penrod Wood and Clark, with associations to Wells Kellogg and Denver, indicating a registry or passenger list style record.
The War Department ordered packing houses to rush a 600000 pound shipment of cooked corned beef to San Antonio. The food must be thoroughly inspected and sampled by government experts. Officials aim to avoid prior embalmed beef issues and keep border commissary stock ready for any emergency.
The White House announced that Attorney General Gregory of Texas will replace Charles E Hughes on the Supreme Court bench. Solicitor General John W Davis of the Department of Justice will succeed Justice Gregory. Judge Gregory was the President s pick.
German general Von Linsingen reportedly halted the Russian advance at the River Styr and pushed toward the Czars forces between the Turka and Kliaselin. Russian attempts to disrupt German lines south of Kovel were thwarted as they retreated with heavy casualties. Officials anticipate a potential counteroffensive by Kaiser's forces.
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