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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1918

Page

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Americans Penetrate Enemy Lines In France

A World War II dispatch reports American forces in France conducting multiple raids behind German lines near Lorealie and other targets. British and American units pressed a night assault with heavy artillery, neutralizing fortifications and moving toward enemy trenches, with clashes continuing for hours.

France Bava Anericin Lorealie Ote Cen Gory Pesta de Betante Posithutis Ayedna Enna Reek Emmy Goa Bos Dyrime Om Wachuk London Mateh Caneney Rama Quentin

Frayed OCR Words Chronicle A Community Notices Reel

A fractured record lists names and roles from a local event. Reported workers and attendees include Mrs Water, Mr Brennan, Miss Wintieed, and Miss Sitoateeg alongside numerous surnames. the text mentions packing, yarn, and distribution duties, with references to a Saturday shipment and a hospital supplies item.

Srultelis Benvbeges Water Ee Tinea Mii Wae Elanin Viels Brennan Wintieed Coit Montane Naher Gheen Racett Higginballum Groleer Latersh Bator Itieehy Gonnetti Hrown Maron Howden Wobhind Ieeh Ohmam Eberkel Pennock Bangs

Soldiers Check Goes to Ten Dependents in Pay Shift

Washington March 11 report states February pay checks and government allowances to soldiers and dependents are being processed for early disbursement. About 29 dollars per check, with a monthly total around 12 million dollars, and clerks and typists working to speed distributions across the system.

Washington Sallero Houme

Overland Trail Good Roads Day Planned Along Route

Good Roads Day will be observed along the Overland Trail route from Verdi to Montello as Nevada Division of the Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean highway prepares for spring travel. Notices have gone to town boards urging road improvements ahead of a possible influx of touring parties heading to San Francisco for the Associated Advertising Club convention in July.

Nevada Pike's Peak Ocean Occean Highway Verdi Montello Board of Governors Overland Trail Club Eastern Advertising Club

Poison Gum Scare Ties to Battle Mountain Drug Firm

報 A report warns of poisoned gum linked to a Battle Mountain drug company. A young shopper bought candy with gum pieces later tasted by a brother and another person, prompting officials to collect remaining pieces for testing. A housewife's cocoa also shows a suspicious scent and possible contamination, with authorities sending samples for inspection.

WS. Martis Battle Mounain Drug Company Hher Harte JA Worels Battle Mountain G. Lever Jean Whiely Asain

Casualties Listed by General Pershing

Four privates reportedly die of wounds and another four perish from injuries. Twenty one soldiers are listed as wounded, with two from other causes. Casualties include three men named Ning and Der in a Washington dispatch marked Miareh 1.

Pershing Washington Dallal

United States Demands Guarantee From Japan on Troop Withdrawal

Washington sends a formal demand to Tokyo for a guarantee that Japanese troops will withdraw from Siberia promptly after the Russian crisis ends. The note follows a diplomatic exchange tied to wartime arrangements and Allied pressure.

United States Mika Japan Washington Siberia

Pay Clerks and Automatic Check Writing Machines

The pay clerks advise that efficiency, not personality or training, governs work length. Men at sewing machines handle more short tasks daily. EO laborers include Milla, Cox, and Batley guiding disbursement. Automation will soon replace manual check writing, printing payer details automatically. The bureau processes 10,000 daily applications for insurance and disburses about 10 million in value. Total applications around 200,000 and policies exceed 10 million in value.

D. Milla Bota Tall M. Cox M. EB. Batley

Inquiry Into Origin of Fire at El Dorado Hotel

Official investigation of the El Dorado fire is to continue under Justice Ritchie with a three member jury. Testimony points to a basement furnace as the likely origin, with rapid room extinguishment complicating conclusions. Insurance adjusters arrived from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas to assess losses and handle claims from about twenty five companies.

Fie el Dorado Hotel Justice Ritchie AF. Trousdale GW. Summerfield W. J. Bell Juatien Muehle Everthing Frans Abe Sheltie Ferlay T. M. Conzin

Utah Coal Industry Sees Major Growth Prospects

Statements from Salt Lake officials highlight Utah coal output rising toward 5 million tons with new mines near the Iron County field. The Iron County Coal Company plans a line of productive seams, predicting several new mines in months, endorsed by state geologist William Peterson and agriculture college experts.

Salt Lake Utah Vail Atentian i Uial Othes Tron County Coal Company Tita Iran County Coal Company Ube William Peterson Miah Uliah Feran Iron County Crat Forde

Town Talk highlights and local notices

George Russell Jr returns from California to see Dr Day and stays with the mayor. E A Breen and A R Barber visit from Carlin to conduct business. Mrs J R Eby travels to San Francisco to visit family. Bob Newman leaves for San Pedro two months with relatives. Chandler ears display ad at Born. Home Laundry on 3rd Street advertises. A traffic case yields a lecture on automobiles. George Thoursell in New Orleans then Washington dispatch tugs at readers. Presbyterian service crowded with Tome Guards and band. Rev Clutterbuck preaches sacrifice and support for government. Local church service praised as a center of community.

Presbyterian Church An Y Clutterbuck Messrs Jukes Littlefiell Corbett Crose Wik Iime

Tren County Coal Firm Plans Low Cost Export Program

The Tren County Coal Company reports high quality coal suitable for a lucrative market with projected low mining costs. A contract with The Feed Richmond Machine Company funds a tramway to Cedar City, enabling delivery within miles of Cedar City at a minimal price. Development includes heavy wind protection, machinery, and crew to advance immediate mine development.

Tron County Coal Company Tren County Voal Company Richmond Machinery Company Af Salt Toon County Coal Company Omite Cedar City Cps Fray Pda Othe Ehjet Iran County Conteerineny m Delfa

Secretary Baker Arrives in France for Army Inspection

Secretary Baker reached Paris Port Said on March 11 and met General Pershing and French officers. The War Department said his trip is purely military, not diplomatic, following his departure from the United States around February 27.

Paris Newton D. Baker Porry General Pershing Biss Eaul Sharkis Washington Secretary Baker France Associated Press War Department United States

Tonopah Letter Discusses Sheriff Aide and Candidacy Rumor

A Tonopah Daily Times letter from W H L Thomas criticizes Mr Shidler employment by the sheriff during federal indictment and asserts no place in the office until proven guilty. The piece also notes Andy Stinson, a state mine inspector candidate, may face little opposition and mentions Stinson being connected to Governor Herdins bow.

Tonopah Nev Garside Mr. Shidter Tan Shidler W. HL. Thomas Andy Stinson Stinevon Stinson Kearney

Eight National Army Men Court Martialed at Camp Dodge

Eight National Army men from St Paul were found guilty by court martial at Camp Dodge Iowa for refusing orders. They were sentenced to long terms at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary with one getting one year and seven others twenty five years hard labor.

Camp Dodge Iowa National Army St. Paul Fort Leavenworth

Sand Hill Near Wadsworth Eliminated

The Overland Trail club reports a sand hill east of Wadsworth has been removed. Nevada division crews graded the road between King and Wadsworth, eliminating rough spots and improving the Fanning to Reno segment. President W H Goodin says the Lovelock to Reno trip now takes about four hours with smooth travel.

Wadsworth Overland Trail Club Overland Trail Nevada Pike Peak Ocean Lovelock Reno

Carter Visitors Report Impassable Roads

Mr and Mrs John Carter visit from Lee and report roads are nearly impassable for several days amid severe travel conditions.

John Carter Lee Mr. Carter

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