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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1918

Page

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Edwin E Caine withdraws from congressional race

Edwin B Caine of Nevada County announces he will not seek re election to the United States Congress, citing a desire to reduce political contention and focus on state needs. He thanks supporters and notes Henderson's rise as a new political factor while expressing appreciation for offers of support from friends.

Edwin B. Caine Mr. Chine Tits Yordess Charles D Lunder Ube Nulor Nevada Ateot Nevadis Uhortes Henderson Henderen Elka County Gerret Momenetti Stolle Energie Tim Berry Guy Rew Kebwin Caine AE Donwerey Fred Tower House Charles LB. Henderson Independent Congress

Humboldtters Cited For Contempt In Federal Case

In Carson City on June 20 a contempt citation was issued against Fred Mrosner Magele Messier Grew Warner Del Smith Shotmas Pox and Jota Bernard after the Pacific Livestock Company filed a complaint. They were ordered to appear in federal court in July to show why they should not be punished for renter interference and removal of fences during construction related to the feeds and crops in the disputed property. The case seeks a 2000 dollar penalty and damages to crops and fences.

Carson City Pacific Livestock Company Compton Fred Mrosner Magele Messier Grew Warner del Smith Shotmas Pox Jota Bernard Dacitie Martin John Bernard Matlin Aeke Martin Net Fur Ter Denn To Crops and Fences To Asked Weath Hernard

Former state treasurer in ill health in Virginia City

The former state treasurer, a longtime prominent figure in the state’s early history, is reported critically ill at his home in Virginia City. He served three terms as state treasurer from 1849 to 1862 and was a well known Democratic figure with deep local connections.

Carlol Ityan Virginia City Tiean Locomecef

Black man killer spree shocks town in cabin attack

A Black man attacked in a cabin occupied by Dan Dodgers, his wife Mabel, and Sallie Rodgers. He shot Mabel in the stomach after threatening the women, then fired four shots in the air before deputies arrested him. The assailant reportedly resented the wife's job in the restricted district.

Gutcomie Dan Dodgers Mabel Sallie Rodgers Mabel Rodgers Jessie Ward Riley O. K Railroad Street Lome Dlenesro Sher Hoo MO Tanion Nim Tserdh Hils

Draft age for selective service considered to rise to 18 to 45

A report from Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines extending the draft age to 18 through 45. Secretary Baker’s position shifts as a poll of statistics supports broader eligibility. The plan, aiming at reducing the pool of unregistered men, awaits Senate approval.

Wasl General Crowder Senite Mil Hire Committee Taker Crowder

American Soldier Lauded by Officials in wartime praise

The article lauds John Te Towarth a Yo MG AL war work secretary and Theodore Roosevelt for overseeing women workers. It notes a central station with 3500 accommodations and quotes a Philadelphia lawyer Edmende on service. The piece praises American soldiers as clean wholesome fellows an army any nation might be proud to claim.

John Te Towarth Theodore Noosevelt Edmende Philadelpha

Allied and Italian Fronts See Allied Gains

Allied efforts succeed along both fronts with British raids near Arras and toward Albert. Austrian front notes Italian advances with ground gains on the Piave and several hundred prisoners taken. American aviators fly on the Italian front and damage an Austrian bridge.

London Ly Associated Press Arras Albert Morris Flanders Krome Associated Press Montello-Kristone-Piave

Passing Of A Good Man In Old Eureka

Obituary notes the death of Strozal aged 58 born in Switzerland and long resident of Eureka. He lived in Spruce Mountain and Ruby Valley working as a carpenter and painter before his death. He left a brother in Nevada California and two sisters, with a simple church service held for him.

Strozal Elko Nave Stregai Switzerland Geo Eureka Spruce Mountain Samad Ruby Valley Etgeknin Thai Valley Strezzl Ruby Willey Navate California Strovzi Beet Struc Otter Stevaad

Secretary McAdoo Attends Elko Elks Game

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo visited Elko yesterday en route to San Francisco. He watched a local era game featuring Reno Pike batt team Troe core against Riko, the closest contest of the period, with Elko winning narrowly. The visit included a reception for the visitors and a citywide gathering.

Reno Elko

Undated fragment on wartime effort and local council actions

Fragmentary text mentions Western Inede, a public figure, and a former senator. It references the elite, a county council, and a tension around wartime work. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR and scattered names and places.

Western Me Elite Srnater Reanae Poi el Armes Bender Seth Bt Ld Tithe County Council Qefonie Nia Wits Veay

Air travel eyed to link America and Atlantic by next summer

A Foreign General Tracknet proposal envisions air routes from Newfoundland through the Azores to connect Americas and Europe by air within forty hours. Officials discuss the plan as a major step for transatlantic travel and aviation development.

AIR Agrogs Atlantic AIR Ee Washington Dy Aso Clited Press Samien Traeknet Willy Ie Crete Heekner Euler Newfoundland Azores

Fountain Pen Day Observed by MCA on Sunday

A mention notes Fountain Pen Day celebrated by MCA. The item references a weekly letter writing focus and ties it to soldiers and a central activity, emphasizing the day as a writing event.

Mca Het Triangle

Cloudburst Halts Goldfield Area Rail Service

A cloudburst three miles north of Goldfield floods routes to Klondike. Two inches of rain in Goldfield, heavier outskirts with two feet water. Train No. 23 canceled. Klondike bridge washed out. Goldfield dark for hours. Tenopah lights returned after thirty minutes. Train No. 24 diverted from denying, replacing No. 23.

Tonopah Goldfield Klondike Reno

Crowder Declares Baseball Non-Utilitarian Occupation

General Crowder issues regulations to draft boards clarifying that work or fight under does not determine professional baseball players status. He emphasizes placing games and sports as non utilitarian occupations and that the order does not specify sports classifications.

Washington Associated Press General Crowder

More Arrests On Graft Charges In New York

Gated Pred Bie men connected with the army graftsport services have been arrested in connection with the sale of title swells and rafts to the government.

New York Assur Army

Austrian food crisis nears as rations shrink

June reports from Prague and Bohemia describe severe bread shortages threatening riots and potential railway shutdowns. Premier warns Austrian provinces have only a third of necessary food, raising fears of revolution across Austro Hungary.

Copenhagen Assured Press Prasue Bohemia Neu Fiie London Associated Press Hungary Promigge Tiesta

Crowder Calls 8076 More Men for Special Training

Marshal General Crowder issued a new call for 8 076 drafted registrants to receive training at various schools. The call remains open to volunteers until July 1.

Crowder Washington Associated Press

Baker Near Danger When Mortar Explodes

Two soldiers were killed in a premature French mortar explosion at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. Secretary Baker was within three hundred yards but not endangered, in a June incident reported by the Associated Press.

Mave Western Front Washington Associated Press Ashtingine House Military Committee Baker Murch Paris Ascoelated L. Baylies New Associated Presse Marine Corps Tieten Wied Haltimore Assoclted Army Provi Aberdeen Maryland

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