27 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
1
The senate agricultural committee approved an amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill establishing nationwide prohibition. It would ban the manufacture and use of whiskey and wine after June 30, 1919, and prohibit beer production and sale three months after the president signs the act.
Arkansas farmers faced fixed potato pricing as Little Rock merchants set Irish potato wholesale at 24 per bushel and refused to buy at lower offers. Merchants said retail prices cannot fall below 2 per bushel and have arranged supply through porters and commission houses for the season. An inquiry is underway.
Camp Devens orders remove all buttons or items bearing pictures from uniforms. The law bans photos and other articles on soldiers uniforms to be worn or carried, effective immediately at the camp.
In a June 27 session the municipal license committee discussed financial strain of local junk dealers. They proposed a $1,000 annual tax on wholesale junk dealers, aiming to ease budget gaps while debating impact on retailers and small sellers.
Springfield ML June 27 A service flag hangs in the Widmer home displaying six of Mr and Mrs Jacob Widmer’s sons serving in the military Two additional sons expected to join the colors next year Mr Widmer 52 is father of ten with his wife and two daughters active Red Cross workers in the community
American troops on the Marne front report capturing 1000 prisoners in yesterday’s drive on German positions in the Dellvan Wood sector. The gains include one machine gun, several automatic rifles, and large quantities of arms and supplies as the advance continued.
St Louis readers note tragic personal crisis as a public letter from Nellie Kuebler to Trebert Drotet Jr recounts heartbreak. The missive, read at a local event, references intense grief and the sever year old sweetheart.
In Kansas City Missouri on June 27 Benjamin Franklin joins the Marine recruitment group, completing the “historical four” with George Dewey William Jennings Bryan and John Hopkins. Franklin hails from Dewey Oklahoma and says he waited to learn the path to Berlin through naval service.
Police hold 32 year old suspect from Macomb County Michigan after a report of a bank attack. The man, whose name is not released, was captured following an investigation by West Ker police.
Joseph Satriate radio operator aboard the President Lincoln, recently sunk by four German U boats, returns home on furlough with shipmates. He says the danger to shipping is overstated and notes the flotilla of boats searching for survivors as destroyers patrol.
June 27 0 Swap Day draws ranchers from surrounding district to exchange goods from items to services. The event was instituted by the chamber of commerce and set for the last Saturday each month at Chino to share what they have to offer.
A terse wartime casualty summary notes twenty nine killed in action, fourteen died of wounds disease or accidents, thirty one wounded severely, and two missing in action. The figures reflect battlefield losses and medical outcomes among allied forces.
Daniel Giro, the colored cook aboard the schooner Edward H. Cole, survived a sinking off the New Jersey coast. He recounts the voyage and the moments before the ship went down, detailing the crew’s actions and his own escape to Maine with his family while reflecting on naval events and local observations.
Chief Commissioner Bartine and a delegation head to Salt Lake City to seek cooperation among intermountain and western interests over the 25 percent freight rate increase effective yesterday. The drive seeks equity between western and eastern shippers and to plan adjustments with hearings in Goldfield and ongoing investigations into water rates and power service in Nevada.
In a Brooklyn appellate division ruling, wordy altercations and heated disputes are not cruelty or inhuman treatment. The decision notes such fights, though heated, do not justify domestic exile or divorce without more.
The text notes Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich as head of the Siberian government, with references to imperial figures and turmoil, indicating a shift in authority and ongoing regional leadership in Siberia.
An ambiguous text references a warrant sworn out for arrest in Alton Wisconsin and a judge’s action. The fragment mentions a person named Satie and a crownline insult with clipped marbles, but details are unreadable.
A man was sentenced after stealing his sister’s wedding ring. The case notes mention a thirty day term and references to related actions in San Pramisou and An Gon. He pleaded not guilty but admitted planning the theft.
Fragmentary report indicates a marriage occurred after a court involvement. Details on parties or dates are unclear in the readable text.
The article narrates a revived tale of Civil War era sweethearts, Dene ee Wane of Ca War days and Mrs. Bene Ha Delon, who reunited after a long separation. The piece recalls the era’s memories and the couple’s renewed bond amid ceremonial remarks.
September Morn barred in Chicago as 200 men are requested for harvest work at beaches. The wording discusses attire rules for bathers and a city council discussion on permitted dress and enforcement.
A readable fragment depicts a narrator expressing relief at avoiding a paid role and a desire to return to Maine. The text mentions crowds, a stokehole, and a protest against violence, with themes of not wanting to harm or be harmed and wanting to stay away from conflict.
A mangled OCR record from Mayer Salt Lake and Ogden areas lists numerous names and places including Salt Lake City and Wilton Utah. The fragment mentions residents such as Rena, Brennan, Deareon, and Newman alongside various initials and stray terms in a chaotic roster format.
News notes under Washington orders detail a regiment of American volunteers being dispatched immediately to Italy. General Pershing and Secretary of War Hooper announce replacements from domestic troops while acknowledging this is not a full account of U S military involvement on the Italian front.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 1920s style note about girls replacing Pittsburg bellhops and shifting roles in dining and service. Scattered names and places appear, with garbled lines suggesting a local employment or social column update and potential event notices.
Report notes a calmer stance in Japan during wartime as contrasted with American lines. The article discusses public and political attitudes, tensions, and media portrayals in Seattle and broader U.S. cities.
Wish June 27 Mrs Emiet Lister wife of Washington governor accepted an invitation to christen a French battery ship fired gun named in her honor. The gun has seen action at Verdun on the Somme and in Flanders. Her name will be inscribed on the gun.
Ives town reports government action to curb whiskey smuggling on the Mississippi River. The Department of Commerce orders power driven boats to register, with a large identifying number displayed on the hull. The measure aims to let operatives spot illicit transport and confiscate vessels engaged in liquor уточнения.
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