05 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
1
Washington March 5 cabinet met with President Wilson to discuss Russia's plight. The United States is in agreement with Japan Great Britain and other co belligerents on a principle for action in Siberia. Details of the procedure remain to be worked out.
A. H. Reach of Norway New York seeks help to locate his wife whom he married in Tolono Illinois in 1871. The pair met on a train and were separated ten minutes later. He describes her as a banker's daughter aged seventeen and he has forgotten her name. He asks the county attorney to locate her.
Washington March 5 Sugar will be one of the last items on the food list to feel the effect of any rationing programme. Food Administration says sugar in household use is a product of 100 years culinary experience. It makes palatable a number of other food commodities and would be a disaster to decrease consumption if avoidable.
James K. Hackett, famed actor and director general of amusements for the Knights of Columbus, visits Camp Ayres to teach soldiers stagecraft. After long injuries, he demonstrates acting to lift morale, claiming scenery is unnecessary and stressing performance and entertainment for the troops. He plans a tour of major army camps to share these skills.
Chemanids, B C March 5 Sam Yik Kee Chinese patriot reports his pig herd decimated by horned owls. Ten pigs vanished one by one, with the culprit spotted as an owl in a tree. The incident highlights ongoing depredations and concern over livestock losses.
Paris reports a German assault on American held trenches in Lorraine was repulsed. A French official statement notes American patrols in the same area captured several German prisoners and secured the sector.
In a wartime tone the article notes reports of possible Japanese action in Siberia and quotes Senator Lewis praising a understanding between Japan and the United States. It describes county council organizing drives across several Nevada counties with prominent local figures and a pledge of patriotic mobilization, including funds and recurring visits to multiple towns.
In Poughkeepsie New York on March 5 a burglar stole 5.60 from Wilfred Durhame of Spackenhill. Genevieve Durhame ten years old said she raised the money by selling garden vegetables for the Red Cross. The thief mailed the money back with a note stating loyalty over loot and that he would not take money that helps soldiers.
Taker, Ore March 5 Gorton Alexis French a Daker man is today not a member of Uncle Sam's army as his finger was amputated to permit enlistment French sought to enlist but was rejected because the second finger of his right hand the trigger finger was permanently bent from a childhood injury The recruiting officer noted the finger impairment and French now has a mock form with hopes of an early chance to join the service
Spokane readers note a change at Davenport's nineteen story building where elevator operators, spurred by new policy, refuse to smile at men entering the cars. The affect is described as a practical joke that has altered the social ritual of riding alone.
President Wilson plans to seize control of Hamburg American and North German Lloyd Steamship Company wharves and docks at Hoboken New Jersey. He has arranged with Senator Martin for an amendment to the urgent deficiency appropriation bill authorizing such authority.
Thousands of New York women eligible in four congressional districts cast their first votes today. The elections cover Brooklyn Ward 7, Manhattan Twenty-First Ward, and Bronx Twenty-Second Ward, as women nationwide gain suffrage.
A confusing account from San Francisco discusses a woman named Martel 3M Luis Parelmant using a clam eating scheme to offset high living costs. Over a year she reports earning 1450, while Mia Parchmant claims a sever on a small white pearl near a beach, later selling it for 8250 and sending a black pearl valued at 1200 to New York for appraisal.
A Beeton University sermon by Bishop Quayle and Heeler Wall of the Methodist church proclaims God is directing the war. They urge Americans to pursue victory over Germany, framing the conflict as a moral crusade and warning against halting efforts until Germany is defeated.
A rough draft OCR fragment shows a candidate from Virginia City aiming at a Republican ticket in Nevada. Names and exact details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item indicates preparation for a primary contest and mentions party alignment and a likely international or local political event.
Boston report notes former State Senator Robert M. Rheaking advocates for paid vacation for every woman and supports industrial workers. The piece credits his praise to women’s contributions and calls for broader toleration and equal treatment in the Massachusetts labor sphere.
The Russian situation absorbs the press and public attention in Tokyo. Frequent cabinet meetings are held as officials carefully consider the serious responsibilities involved.
San Francisco March 5 Alvin Quasdort a naval wireless of fic er seeks a divorce in the superior court here after his wife refused to meet him in uniform of the United Navy. He volunteered for service at the outbreak of the war but she declined to have anything to do with him while he wears a uniform and says service rules prevent public appearances in civilian dress.
Loone Colorado March 5 Israel Mitnin a Revolutionary veteran who freed his horses from the plow rushed to join the battle as the British advanced His grandson Ralph WW Raut nam a youth near Boone followed him The war reached him prompting a hurried enlistment and departure for an enlistment camp with telegraph home a vow to crab the erine
A brief note describes an ice supply practice in the plateau area of southern Bas Ant county Col erie. Nature provides continuous ice shifts for winter and summer needs. A mountain gap fills with snow forming a large frozen cake that eventually melts or falls away, clearing the gap.
In Haven, Colorado a stock street sprinkler bought for summer use is transformed into a dual purpose snowplow. A fifteen foot shovel is mounted on the front and the motor is reconfigured to push aside snow when storms hit.
In Cincinnati on March 1 Mist Jeanne Ema Mor Ward received the Legion of Honor from the French government for her leadership of the Prince-Bel elon relief fund. She spent twenty three years teaching at Hughes High School in Cincinnati and has long served in community charitable work.
London dispatches report another Russian city falling to German forces as they press toward Petrograd. One hundred miles southwest of Petrograd the German advance continues, withPatrol patches dated Monday from Patra rod noting gains. Madam Buchanan, previously confined by illness, has recovered and resumed duties.
Washington March 5 The provost marshal general’s office has prepared an important announcement believed to cover the time and method of summoning the second levy. The best opinion is the first quota of men will move to camp in April.
Washington dispatches confirm the captain of the West Point referenced in front line reports near Toul was Stewart W. Hoover of Blackfoot Idaho. Hoover, a 1917 West Point graduate, appeared on Pershing’s casualty list and is believed killed in the unsuccessful trench attack.
CAN'T SAUCER COFFEE SAN FRANCISCO March 5. Cafes report a shortage of ironstone used for saucers, forcing coffee to be served in cups only. Locals joke about how four fellows will drink it without their favored dishware.
A moonlit twelve mile wedding trek in Redding California linked Howard Mau pin aged 26 and Nelda White six summers. After exchanging vows in the afternoon the pair walked back from their Bella Vista home. Their day’s hike totaled twenty four miles.
Washington March 5 call issued for 10000 machinists mechanics chauffeurs and other skilled workmen needed at once by the aviation section of the signal corps. additional increments to be drawn from the same classes soon. draft registered may be induced into service by local boards or enlist at recruiting offices. those sent to San Antonio for trades segregation and brief instruction at flying fields or factories. includes machinists anto mechanics engine repairmen gunsmiths truckmasters electricians and many trades.
George Shaver has returned to Elko after residing in Winnemucca for a year and declares Elko is far ahead of Nevada towns for business. He is connected with the Service Garage. Mrs Sim Scott returned to Mullock this morning after a few days in Elko.
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