23 May 1918
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes reference American troops deployed to France and discuss wartime events, tactics, and defenses. Mentions officers and units in vague terms with scattered names and place hints, reflecting early war-era reporting style and garbled text.
Nearly half of the Red Cross fund has been subscribed as officials report progress. The campaign, led by local workers, aims to meet a substantial goal with careful outreach and upcoming deadlines.
Federal celebrities are expected to attend the commencement at Lion University on June 25. Secretary of State Lansing and Secretary of War Baker are slated as honorary editors, with Professor John Lon con of Cron delivering remarks.
Hazy OCR notes from HLA Vi May 25 describe Sue Welty and a group of department store girls planning a project called War Gardens. The fragment mentions meetings and local involvement, with unclear names and actions, but signals organized effort and community activity by the store employees.
Confused OCR text outlines ongoing knitting drive encouraged by the War Department. Mentions efforts, dates, locations, and multiple named entities in a fragmented style, implying nationwide participation and civic support for wartime supply efforts.
A damaged fragment mentions individuals and a vague social scene with possible names, but details are unclear and actions are not defined. The readable parts do not establish a clear event or outcome.
Readable fragments describe a local theater in Poteet staging a multi act show. Cast and crew names surface amid weathered captions. A crowd and opening night excitement are hinted with mentions of performances and attendance.
A chaotic report details a spate of hospital murders amid German unrest. Eyewitness accounts describe attackers moving through wards as authorities warn residents. casualties and injuries are reported, with security tightened and trains momentarily halted.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Diolase and references Langvagee, Vasl, and Ant MD amid a broader war theme. The text names various entities such as Virsol, Paebiy Bovahan, Medien, and Wateebay, but specifics are unclear. Overall it hints at a conflict context with political and military overtones but lacks coherent details.
Fragmented report describes a Nevada wool auction and political maneuvering tied to county elections. It highlights officials, a candidate slate, and a looming award for the winning campaign, with emphasis on funding, deadlines, and the gathering of county organizations to decide the victor.
Washington May 23 Attorney General Gregory announced that slackers who flee the country to dodge the draft will be prosecuted upon their return under the selective service net.
A dense, garbled report warns coal may become scarce this winter. It cites proposed resolutions, railroad alignment, and government actions affecting coal distribution and price. mentions Western Pacific, Nevada routes, and possible wood substitutes, with calls for federal aid and domestic supply measures.
Cleveland May 23 Katherine Stine flying mail route to New York aboard a Herst Iron Charge passes Newburg on the southern leg near Cleveland at 25 minutes past noon.
London May 25 An enemy destroyer was approached near Zeebrugge by an indirect hit from a British airplane and destroyed, according to an Admiralty announcement today.
Mr. John Henh- hereun reports a highly enthusiastic Red Cross event at Contact with Attorney B. E. Calne delivering the evening address. The meeting at the school house featured exercises, drills, recitations, and a presentation, praising Contact for supporting the Red Cross drives and embodying local civic spirit. The town pledged continued support and full participation in future drives.
Winse mummyula May 22 BW reports the death of a longtime Humboldt resident. The obituary notes a life spent in California after leaving the town, with work in sheep business and Overland travel. Survived by several children and relatives, the funeral will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow morning at ten.
May 23 1944 report states Mrs Emily Ricketts died in Dublin after hospitalization. The notice mentions her connection to Chan Stewart Parnell and the Irish government era, detailing the family and local ties.
Fifty percent of the eighty six boys reported in the dispatch from Washington on May unknown date were AIMed in action. Fourteen of the wounded were in action, twelve severely wounded and nine killed in the assault at Weston. The report notes casualties among the troops with limited legible details.
Washington May 23 Every man of draft age must work or fight after July first under a drastic amendment to the selective service regulations announced today by General Crowder. Not only soldiers but all registrants in nonviable occupations will be reassigned by local boards to new jobs in the army or useful work. The list includes waiters bartenders theatre ushers elevator operators and others. Deferred dependents are disregarded. A man may be placed in class one or four but refusal to take useful employment will yield a new number in class one. Local boards may use discretion to avoid undue hardship. Professional ball players may be required to engage in useful work or join the army.
The War Industries Board price fixing committee is expected to keep copper at 23 1/4 cents per pound for the next three months starting May 1, amid anticipated relief from the Treasury. The decision follows ongoing reforms and aligns with wartime economic measures.
Moscow May 23 report says serious fighting in Kiev continues as troops loyal to the Rada besiege the residence of the newly appointed Ukrainian dictator. All Rada forces have been mobilized and concentrated near Kiev.
A girl visited an office to sell pansies claiming profits for the Red Cross. Officials say the Red Cross does not sell items to raise funds, and the child’s tale is questioned. Parents were advised about proper charity fundraising rules and the misrepresentation.
Washington May 23 after a conference between Secretary Baker and Chairman Dent of the house military committee the committee arranged to have Baker appear later in the afternoon at an executive session on behalf of the plan to give the president undetermined authority in the army but
A direct enemy shell hit mid section of the Yeo M. CG. A. quarters in Soissons. The blast caused damage and raised alert among troops, with no immediate reports of heavy casualties. Military officials assess the engagement as part of ongoing operations near the town.
Malvern college plans a five thousand dollar Y M C A hut for soldiers between Calais and Amiens funded by students and alumni. Bradley theater hosts Red Cross addresses by Milton Badt and Harold Hu with official civic returns to be announced. John Henderson urges attendance to hear Red Cross drive results as women workers canvass Elko for the cause.
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