03 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
1
A German raider named Crocodile, a thousand ton vessel with one hundred crew, was sunk by a British destroyer in the North Sea. Five armed trawlers were also lost. Wounded were taken ashore by official statement from allied forces.
In the great retreat Italian troops abandon positions as Austrian offensive presses. Correspondent reports heavy casualties and scattered civilians fleeing in vehicles and on foot. Families carry belongings and children amid chaos, with many wounded or separated from kin. Continued on page four.
A damaged notice from the department reports a Michigan crew on a boat near Bere Terese See is missing. The vessel was found but no trace of the boat or its occupant has been located, and the department cannot confirm the crew’s status.
Fragmentary wartime item notes German forces drawing back ahead of a French advance with mentions of positions at Talis and nearby areas. Readable parts reference turnout, weathering and shifts in line, with no clear dates or prominent figures confirmed.
The piece portrays Editor McNeil praising Elko County men while contemplating political support for a local or statewide race. Attorney Bob Caine is mentioned as advising on ballots and candidacy. The editor suggests a gubernatorial bid could benefit the state, with strong community backing for any office Caine favors.
Wellington Whilam of the 166th Depot Brigade Camp Lewis Washington appeals to Elko residents to send monthly contributions to the YMCA and white flash paper magazines for soldiers at the front. He thanks supporters and urges everyone to do their bit for the cause and the men serving in the United States forces.
Amidst artillery and shelling, Uniformed youths endure peril and chaos in trenches. Letters home, candlelight scenes, and makeshift morale rituals reveal a tense daily struggle. Cadets, volunteers, and a nascent military aid the war effort as firelight and fear shape their resolve.
An early 20th century note urges Nevadan farmers to protect a bumper potato crop through careful storage and heating strategies. Suggestions include ventilated cellars, properly spaced pits, and fans to keep surfaces dry, with a focus on preventing spoilage during severe winter conditions.
Report from Washington and Berlin notes the Allied Anglo French forces continuing operations on the western front while Germany and Austria claim over two hundred thousand prisoners taken in the Italian campaign. Italian lines see only minor movement with Austro German attempts along the Adige river blocked by Italian defenses.
London Nov 3 Thirty men aboard the German auxiliary cruiser Marie of Flensburg were killed in an engagement with British destroyers, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch.
A Berlin dispatch reports the capture of several American soldiers by a German reconnaissance party on the Rhine near Marne canal. The war office announced the incident as part of ongoing reconnoitering activity with no further details provided.
M L Holbrook was acquitted after a calf theft charge. One bale t was taken, verdict reached minutes after trial began. The cat found in Holbrook's field lacking evidence of unlawful claim. Attorney Bob Caine defended. jury accepted his argument. This marked the final case for the term of criminal court.
Senator Thatcher reports that K Vnion Mines property, where he serves as superintendent, has developed into the largest mine in Noevadie. The vein widened and depth increased, with significant growth since its early years, marking a major industrial advance.
The admiralty announces British forces have been engaged in Kattegat and the North Sea between Sweden and Denmark and that prisoners are being brought in. No further information is available. Pedro Orbe, noted placer miner of Lynn, is visiting Elko today.
New Orleans dispatch reports a fire in Oil City Louisiana that was feared serious but caused only slight damage. The blaze began in a tailor shop and authorities say no oil was burned and do not believe the fire was incendiary.
Mrs. Frank Williams and Miss Mildred Bacon returned from a two months trip to California with Little Mildred Williams who was seriously ill with whooping cough. The child has entirely recovered.
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