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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier, naming George B. Russell and the paper editors as owners. It states publication status and postal classifications, including second class matter, and indicates the paper is entered at the Bike post office for mailing.
A Columbia University doctor in a Belgian Relief Commission report details the brutal Punishments used by Prussian forces. He notes feet blackened from standing in water for long periods and other tortures such as digging holes in frozen ground and dragging carts through slush. The letter says Belgian hatred toward the Boches grows as sufferings mount.
Joseph F. Jones returns to Qwensboro after three decades at Atlas Penitentiary Little Rock. Murder duel over a farm girl sparked a deadly fight. Convicted of first degree murder and sentenced for life, he won a governor granted pardon after 43 years. The girl he loved had long been dead and no one recalls him.
The article details a zebra foal forty inches tall at birth versus thirty six inches for a typical male, noting its gazelle like grace and chocolate brown coat with light stripes that fade to white. Dr Hastings predicts stronger bones, lower sickness risk, tougher skin, and longer life, with zebras reaching seventy five in rare cases. The government once produced a zebroid by crossing zebra with an American mare but halted further experiments.
Rio de Janeiro June 28 Brazil's war department tightens army reorganization for quick mobilization to defend the homeland or equip expeditionary forces for Europe. Munition factories operate day and night addressing shell shortages, especially for Krupp guns, while Germany’s stance could push Brazil toward a formal war status. Brazil keeps neutral trading rights in blockaded zones amid rising tensions and potential declarations.
Sequence describes Brazilian cargo ships sailing through the submarine lanes almost daily with Brazilian colors flying and Brazilian citizens serving as crews.
Six suffragists including Mabel Vernon and Katherine Morey were convicted in police court of violating a city ordinance for picketing the White House with banners. They declined fines and were jailed, each placed in separate cells. The scene in the district jail included an improvised hymn gathering and pleas for Votes for Women as other inmates listened.
Angelo Dover, one of three survivors from the schooner Marcus Urann, recounts a voyage 600 miles east of Bermuda. After a brutal storm shattered the vessel, Dover and two others lashed to timber, drifted four days and nights, and were rescued by a Spanish steamer, later waking in a hospital in Fayal Azores.
Mount Vernon Ind June 28 The zebroid may replace the mule as a garden beast after Dr W E Hastings five year, 10000 dollar experiments. Hastings bought two horses from Hagenbecks Hamburg. the male grows to 1090 pounds, female died. He imported twenty Arab mares as mates. first foal, a zebroid filly, born to a sedate gray mare. The hybrid is described as a beautiful animal.
A quote captures a sense of durable presence and shared enjoyment as longtime attendees express satisfaction with a rare, enjoyable evening. The remark suggests community ties and a festive mood during a rare moment of collective respite.
The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Md graduated the class of 1918 numbering 203 cadets. Hundreds of friends and officials from Washington attended as the academy trimmed ceremony frills to speed officer training amid the country’s urgent wartime needs.
Detroit June 28 Charles W Ball and Eugene Schwader arrived after a seven week journey covering 7000 miles from Africa to join the United States Army. They had fought in the British Army in South Africa and learned of the U S break with Germany. They report German forces driven into marshes as fighting in Africa ends.
LES LIE H MARTIN of North Fork Nevada filed for final three year proof on land described as S84 NE and 8% NW of section 10 township 40 North range 54 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses Aron Evans William Johnson Charles Butler Sidney Tremewan. Elko Nevada June 25 1917. John E Robbins Register. First publication June 26 1917. Last publication July 26 1917.
Citizens must clear premises and cut weeds in the alley behind homes before June 30. Rubbish should be piled in the alley for city teams to haul away.
The State of Nevada sends greeting to Adna William Yates defendant in Elko County District Court. You are summoned to appear within ten to forty days to defend a suit by Lizzie Irene Yates seeking dissolution of the bonds of matrimony and custody of two minor children, Loy Lemuel Yates and Louise Irene Yates. First publication June 19 1917.
In the Judicial District of Nevada Elko County an order on June 7 1917 appointed the executor of Bernardo Altube deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk of the court with vouchers and affidavits by proper law.
Executors and heirs note claims on Bernardo Altube estate with publication dates from June 7 to July 13, 1917. Notices cover Claude L. Womack homestead in Elko County and applications for final proof, granted water appropriation requests from Bruneau River and Battle Creek in 1917, listing claimants Louis Wells Dave Kunz Jesse Womack Ethel L. Carter and others with witnesses and dates.
The State of Nevada greets defendant Charles Werster Hurley and summons him to appear in the Fourth Judicial District Court of Elko County. The action, filed by Lulu Belle Hurley, seeks legal relief as stated in the published complaint.
The summons directs the defendant to answer within ten days if served in Baid county or twenty days otherwise, exclusive of service day, to defend a suit to dissolve the bonds of matrimony. The plaintiff seeks divorce for neglect for over a year and custody of minor Charter Wesley Harvey Hurley, with details in the complaint. First published June 18 1917, last July 31 1917.
Application No 4457 filed with J G Scrugham State Engineer details an irrigation water appropriation by S B Binroth Rowland Elko County Nevada. The plan diverts 0.2 cu ft per second from McDonald Creek toW% of SW Sec 33 T47N R65B M D B M via ditches for irrigation from April 15 to October 1 annually with no return of water to the stream. First publication June 15 1917 Last publication July 15 1917.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Hiko the court appointed A Monroe as administrator with the will annexed of DAVID LINDSAY. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavits within three months from first publication to avoid bar. First publication June 19 1917. last publication July 19 1917.
Application for water appropriation from Chimney Creek and springs filed by F W Burner Lee Elko County for irrigation and domestic use from April 16 to September 20. Clarend R Kleckner of Lee Nevada files final three year proof for homestead land lot 3 4 section 16 township 1 north range 57 east Mt Diablo meridian with witnesses listed. notices published June 6 and July 6, 1917.
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