24 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
1
Strikes in Vienna factories press the Austrian government to seek general peace and invite enemy nations to enter negotiations. Dispatches from The Hague quote Austrian newspapers noting widespread action as turmoil unsettles Austria Hungary.
A Lovelock resident is named head of the local Eastern Star chapter during a Saturday meeting. The list of district officers includes grand secretary Virking City and grand treasurer Mary Veile Darke, with other named officers and associates.
Washington June 24 Associated Press reports that the draft officials may fix Wednesday or Thursday of this week as the drawing date for order numbers of registrants who registered on June 5 for the army draft. More precise scheduling to follow as details emerge.
A Fallon Indian party was struck by lightning at a marae during a cleaning and gathering. One man died instantly while others suffered injuries as the group faced a tragic weather accident. Local authorities and bystanders attended the scene as survivors received preliminary aid.
A severe cloudburst near Dayton wrecked crops and damaged a cottage and track. Floodwaters washed debris and boulders into a roadside area. fortunately no injuries were reported and no delays occurred despite the washed-out road.
Fragmentary text mentions city wardens and officials with garbled terms. no clear event, date, or names can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
An OCR damaged fragment from Lewiston Ta discusses a conscientious objector and a seven men Celts group. It mentions tension over decree and escape, with references to Greremie Die and Neoc chars, suggesting a court or military context and a debated motive or action.
Italian detachments pursue the Austrians east of the Piave as the Austrian army begins a large retreat under darkness. Italians recapture old Piave positions and cross the old channel while heavy fighting continues. US and Rome dispatches report confidence that the war could end this year with Allied support.
In San Francisco California officials announce the annual Ad Convention running in July with leaders including Governor Willie Stephen and Mayor Jane Telly slated to address attendees from major advertising clubs across the United States. The event features exhibitions on rehabilitation programs and a concert by John Philip Sousa under civic sponsorship.
A midnight fire destroyed double snow sheds and depots at Crystal Lake on the Southern Pacific two miles west of Cisco and fifteen miles west of Summit. All traffic was halted. lines failed and were restored by 7 am. Repairs by troops began, railway officials unsure of the total damage or cause.
The Yukon river fundraiser for the American Red Cross formed a $235 pool to award to the person closest to the breakup time. A 2 percent fee was kept for the Red Cross yarn fund. The ice breakup occurred at 3 22 p.m. though the winner came in at 3 19.
John J. Matt head of the National War Work Council of the Y M C A completed a visit to the war front. He inspected the work being done by the American Y M G A for the soldiers of the allied armies.
Tomorrow marks the start of an active drive in Elko to secure pledges for War Savings stamps through December. Each home will be visited to sign pledge cards detailing current ownership and planned purchases, with stamps costing 4.17 in June and rising monthly. Stamps redeemable Jan 1 1923 at 5 each, earning approx 3 percent interest with quarterly compounding. The bankers meeting in Reno discusses Liberty Loan and wartime economy with 24 bankers attending, led by Mose Reinhart.
Governor Boyle states there will be no special session of the state legislature this year. He cites a lack of public support and insufficient urgent issues to justify spending state funds. He warns the session could overrun its anticipated time. No word yet from the war department on election machine adequacy.
Maximilian Foster, a noted author, halted Liberty Bond sales in New York to raise funds for forty one soldiers. He approached a crowd at Grand Central Station and, within five minutes, collected six dollars in coins to buy food for the weary troops.
Nevada governor notes the war department’s reply to his opinion request will not affect his resolve to not call the extra session. The report reflects ongoing state leadership posture amid wartime duties.
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