16 May 1917
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
1
May 16 report from Bondon says the British admiralty announces a flotilla of United States destroyers has arrived to cooperate with British naval forces in the conduct of the war.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts resigns from the House to enter the Army as an active duty reserve officer. He has been a leading figure for military preparedness on the Ways and Means Committee and becomes the first member of either house to quit Congress for military duty.
A traveler arriving in Saloniki reports that Serbians suffer under Austro German and Bulgarian lines. Peasants endure cold sheds and long workdays in fields. Serbian workers in factories churn shells for the war while many peasants and women are sent to Austria Hungary. Thousands starved or froze last winter due to lack of shelter and clothing.
Fires burn across the Mobbing district in Minnesota as flames and embers fall in Hibbing overnight, threatening homes and prompting fire crews to fight the blaze.
On the New York market copper was firm and unchanged today May 16. The report notes stable prices with no variation from the prior session.
Three young boys, led by Lite Jimmie Feddema, engaged in a spree that included raiding Tom Corbe’s cabin scattering food and creating a kitchen fire at George Knopf’s home. Constable Cotant pursued them, spanked them, then detained them for smoking pilfered cigars. Juvenile court considers the Jones twins. neighbors view the mischief as overdeveloped but not deeply harmful.
Russian army demoralization and German reinforcements stall offenses in France. British and French efforts fail to break deadlock as Russia's chaos prompts questions of future outcomes. Provisional German and Russian political crises ripple through allied expectations. The American commission races to aid Russia's new republican government.
Paris May 16 Violent battling rages near Moulin Delaffaux as German forces attack after an all night artillery duel. Prof J E Serugham newly appointed state engineer arrived in Carson and assumed duties today. his assistant will be B McHiride with Seymour Case retaining post until Oct 1. Mrs Harvey Edwards named stenographer and Frank Warren to join clerical staff. William Kearney retires after six years of service and departs for Goldfield Tonopah Las Vegas then Reno to settle, leaving a strong record and many friends.
Chicago May 16 Wheat prices dropped sharply as the market absorbed ten restrictive regulations adopted yesterday. September wheat slid seventeen cents to 2.04 per bushel signaling a strong reaction to policy changes.
A dynamite explosion at the end of Fort Brady pier in Sault Ste. Marie near the harbor killed six men and injured several others. Authorities believe dynamite stored under the dock detonated and caused the blast.
The Senate began debate on a 3.3 billion dollar war budget with doors closed for a private session due to confidential information about war prosecution. The House passed the bill openly.
Berlin reports German forces captured trenches on a six hundred meter front east of Laneeuville. The official report confirms gains on the front as of May 16.
Chicago May 16 closing prices show wheat at 2.30 a bushel corn at 1.524 and oats at 0.65.
Washington May 16 The army bill returns to the conference committee with orders to include a graduated pay raise for privates during war. The increase would begin June first.
A former German steamship named Princess Irene was seriously damaged by fire at the navy yard last night. This marks the second fire at the yard in four days, with investigators seeking the cause.
The Overland Trail club based in Lovelock dragged and repaired twenty five miles of road west of the salt works on the Overland trail. Members led by W. H. Goodin and A. Jahn worked from four AM until evening, with several miles of five torn out to improve sandy sections near Wadsworth.
May 16 Fetrograd Paul N Milukoff resigns as foreign minister and leaves the cabinet Merexehtenoko is appointed foreign minister A F Kerensky becomes minister of war and marine Kerensky was formerly justice minister and now assumes military leadership role
London May 16 British troops have regained most ground lost at Bullecourt and established new posts on the near side of the village according to a renters correspondent at the front.
Petrograd May 16 The Romanian army now reorganized disciplined and well equipped is back in action King Ferdinand’s forces differ from last year’s disorganized host that fled eastward before German and Austrian forces. Russian British and French officers trained the troops in new tactics this winter and spring. The army is the pride of King Ferdinand and great things are anticipated this summer.
Amsterdam May 16 War telegrams report the local press debating whether Poland will have a king or become a republic. Berlin and Vienna are said to be deadlocked on the issue.
Newport News May 16 report that Ted Hequeshbourg an instructor and Laurence Curtis a student were hurt while operating a boat at the Atlantic Coast Aeronautical station today.
Washington on May 16 issued a denial that Mexicans along the American border would be drafted into the United States army. The move aims to quell border anxieties and clarify U S policy amid wartime concerns.
Mrs Anna Williams of this city died last evening at 6 from complications of diseases at her home at Eighth and Pine. She leaves her husband and five children Floyd Ruby Billie Ruth and a newborn. The family moved to Elko a year ago and Mr Williams recently left work with Hylton Hanna freight teams. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Kaiser chapel at 2 PM.
Rome May 16 The Italian infantry continues an open drive on the Isonzo front. Italian forces capture wooded heights on the east bank north of Gorizia. A river passage between Loga and Bombrez yields the lit ter village and three thousand prisoners and a mountain battery with thirty machine guns.
Captain Aldre Tardieu of the French army and a corps of assistants have arrived in the United States to correlate purchasing agencies of the French government. The delegation is linked to coordination efforts between France and the U.S. government.
In Washington on May 16 members of the senate and house agricultural committees reported President Wilson is eager for quick passage of laws to curb food speculation and regulate production and distribution. He ranks the food situation as second only to the army and navy.
Edward J. Vanatter train master for the Gary and Interurban Railway spent five hours trapped in a marsh when his car overturned. He cut an exit with windshield glass after the knife slipped away, then reached a farm house and returned home. His ordeal followed news of his brother Lieutenant John W. Vanatter’s death on the France battlefront.
Major J. B. Dickson leads the first battalion of the Fifth California Infantry to Elko with Lt. John S. Koxen. He replaces Colonel Frances and assumes command over eastern Nevada troops. Elko becomes regional military HQ with additional units to be supplied from Fort Douglas Utah.
Albany May 16 Colonel Roosevelt announced he would accept the governor's offer of a major general's commission for the state service if the federal army bill passes without a provision allowing him to go to Europe with an expeditionary force.
May 16 the governor directed the adjutant general to call parts of the national guard into active service to guard communications irrigation systems and other property vital to the state.
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