09 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
1
A telegram reported that Russian forces on the northern front have joined the Maximalists and are marching toward Petrograd, signaling a major shift in the war effort. The German source conveyed the claim via Amsterdam dispatches dated November 9.
London reports the entire Turkish army in Palestine is retreating. British planes pursue from the north dropping bombs to slow the advance while forty Turkish guns have been captured. British and French naval forces cooperate along the Mediterranean coast.
Editor Steninger faced a shaken morning after a confrontation with County Clerk Hunter at the sheriff's office. He waved an inkpot during an altercation, which shattered, as Sheriff Harris intervened. The dispute stemmed from a Free Press item titled Etko Needs An other Bakery to Fill Wants. Steninger seeks protection but no guards were appointed.
The Winnemucca High School football team meets Elko here Saturday at 2 pm in the season’s big game. Elko, fifteen strong, brings a fast but inexperienced squad. Winnemucca aims to avenge last year’s Reno defeat and showcase speed and new trick plays. A rally tonight will boost ticket sales.
O F Rogers, one of Miles City's oldest pioneers, died at 89 or 90 in Miles City Montana after cancer surgery. He lived in Elko previously and planted trees on a historic lot. Survived by daughter Mrs Craig McDowell and son Fred Rogers. Funeral arrangements pending at Episcopal church.
Marshall Bartholomew, YMCA secretary, describes six million prisoners of war and urges a $35,000,000 wartime drive to fund YMCA efforts. He portrays prisoners as homesick, hopeless, and in need of reading material, comfort, and human contact to prevent despair. He emphasizes YMCA access as essential and urges public support.
Eleven convicts write to Adjutant General Sullivan seeking pardons with conditions to join the army. Some claim prior service or Mexican heritage, while officials note the cases of men confined at registration differ from those later drafted.
Pueblo county food administrator intervened in a strike at Nuckol's Packing plant and assumed government control. He put 25 men to work to produce perishable meat products, informing workers they were in government service.
At a last night meeting steps were taken to establish a new company and appoint Professor Jensen as drill master. The article notes his organization will provide further details in a future report.
Former U S Senator Kearna ile departed late at night and returned to his home in Salt Lake City.
Paris dispatch reports a successful surprise attack by French forces last night in the Argonne region and on the left bank of the Meuse near the Avecourt Wood. The War Office announced the victory this afternoon.
A soldier from Camp Lewis Washington dated November 4 1917 writes in praise of the Y M C A activities for troops. He notes comfortable spaces free paper stamps and musical and reading offerings and says the boys enjoy entertainment and writing letters. The signer is Jesse M Short 316 Trench Motor Battery Elko Nevada.
The document proclaims November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer during wartime. It cites gratitude for blessings, urges unity, service to mankind, and reliance on divine guidance. President Woodrow Wilson designates the date and invites nationwide participation in worship and reflection.
The Pacific Division of the Red Cross asks Elko County Chapter to prepare one hundred more Christmas packets for troops. Packets must reach San Francisco by November 30 due to army expansion. Community gifts and earlier allowances show local support. Home Economies class begins weekly sessions for six weeks at 9 30 a.m. at the Top list church with demonstrations and lectures.
Lowe A. McClure former commandant of the cadet battalion at the state university has been promoted to major and leads the Sixty second Infantry at the Presidio in San Francisco. A Nevada native he entered West Point in 1900 and is brother of Mrs. Emmet D Boyle.
A Swedish paper cited by Falische Zeitung reports Premier Kerenaky has been arrested, with the claim circulating from Amsterdam on November 4. No official confirmation available.
Captain G. E. Hair of the land department will visit Elko Nevada on November 20 to fix the stock driveway locations under the 640 acre homestead act. Forest service representatives will assist in selecting and locating trails. Stockmen using Nevada ranges are urged to attend and state precisely which lands they want withdrawn for driveway purposes.
Berlin reports Austro German forces overcome Italian rear guard resistance and advance toward the Piave River signaling continued momentum on the Italian front. Heavily armed units push forward as battles unfold near promising river crossings.
French front reports on German reliance on machine guns since 1914. Each infantry regiment to hold at least 24 guns with a dedicated Maschinen company and six igntrapla fire guns per company. More than 200 Maschinen groups formed, first seen at the Somme and Verdun battles, underscoring German efforts to secure portable firepower.
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