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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1916

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Wilson elected in key states as returns show lead

Nearly complete returns put Woodrow Wilson ahead with a lead over 3000 in California and a presidential victory expected nationally. New Mexico and North Dakota also favored Wilson while Los Angeles county reports hinted at possible miscounts. Republicans plan to contest the result though they concede a successful recount is unlikely. Roosevelt offered no comment on the outcome.

San Francisco Wi-Cullfornia Woodrow Wilson Wilson New York Repute Hean National North Dakota Hughes Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire Hughes Wikaat Alabama New Jersey New Mexico Arkansas California North Carolina Colorado Connecticut Ohio Delaware Oklahoma Florida Pennsylvania Texan Kansas Utah Kentucky Vermont Louisiana Virginia Maine Washington Minnesota Indianapolis

Vice President wires congratulations to President Wilson

In Indianapolis on November 16 a quota ton from Romeo and Juliet was included in Vice President Marshall’s telegram to President Wilson. Secretary Tumulty wired formal notification of his re election aboard the Mayflower, as royal democrats of old Monmouth sent blessing.

Indianapolis Marshall Wilson Ashbury Park N. 4 Tumulty Taia Old Monmouth

Allen Fishers will filed yesterday

The will of the late Allen Fisher of Wells who died last week near Chicago on his way to Louisville Kentucky was filed yesterday. He bequeathed his buffalo head and its case to Philip K Gordon of San Francisco. Two hundred fifty dollars were left to Elko Lodge FP and A.M. and the balance to his relatives. His collection of relics minerals and specimens was sold to his nephew Dr W F Blackford of Louisville. Fisher named George K Vardy as executor without bond.

Allen Fisher Wells Chicago Loulaville Kentucky Fisher Philip K Gordon San Francisco Elko Lodge FP A.M W F. Black-ford Loutevie George K. Vardy

Villa Force Nearing Torreon in Mexican Campaign

Government agents report that Villa with a strong force is rapidly nearing Torreon. The city, scene of Villa’s great victory over Huerta, may see evacuation by the defacto forces as Villa aims for Chihuahua then Juarez. Trevino’s troops are deserting amid rising discontent while Carranza troops move toward Juarez.

EL. Paso Villa Torreon Huerta Chihuahua Juarez Trevino EL Paso Carranza Juarez

Nine years of theft driven by impulse in Chicago

Nellie Hantz, 40, in jail on multiple charges, confessed theft spanned nine years. She says she stole not for money, but to satisfy an impulse, often destroying items or tossing them away, and feared the dark, committing thefts in daylight and avoiding detection until neighbors alerted police at the Moyer Hotel doorstep.

Chicago Nellie Hantz

New Insect Foe Found by U S Agriculture Entomologists

Washington November 10 Entomologists of the Department of Agriculture report progress in the war on insects affecting human health A newly identified mosquito species once deemed non carriers of malaria has shown infection potential in Louisiana It appears tied to contagion spread via plantations Ground squirrels and other rodent hosts of immature ticks are being exterminated by the entomological bureau with 40 percent lower tick infestation this year Packing establishments are under investigation for infestations.

Washington Department of Agriculture Louisiana Entomological Bureau

Dangers Increase for Mississippi Boats as River Falls

Three boat wrecks highlight new river hazards along the Mississippi at Memphis Tennessee as the water drops uncover bottom obstructions. Cape Girardeau valued at 100000, Stacker Lee at 140000, General Pearson at 20000. government surveys begin to chart channels while pilots relearn the river.

Memphis Tenn Cape Girardeau Stacker Lee General Pearson

A Question On Atrap Hangers And Air Rights

A discussion centers on atribuend air space for atrap-hangers. The speaker proposes fifty cubic feet of air per hanger and asks about rights if another hanger encroaches. The exchange hints at property or usage disputes within a shared air domain.

Nevada Strong for President Wilson

In incomplete state returns President Wilson appears to carry Nevada by over 6000 votes. Senator Key Pittman leads in the senatorial race with Sam Platt and A Grant Miller close behind. Moran trails Sanders in the supreme court race though Sanders holds a slender lead in Washoe. Clerk of the supreme court Kennett leads McKay by over one thousand votes.

Wilson Nevada Key Pittman Sam Platt A. Grant Miller Miller E. EB. Roberts E. E. Caine J. A. Sanders T. F. (Barney) Moran State Supreme Court Sanders Washoe County Moran Kennett McKay Supreme Court

Elko Girls Win and Boys Lose in Nevada Trip

Elko Grammar School teams traveled to Battle Mountain for games with Battle Mountain and Winnemucca. Girls led 19 to 5 over their opponents while the Elko boys fell 13 to 8 in Battle Mountain. Tonight Elko boys meet Winnemucca. Battle Mountain girls face Winnemucca. championship game tomorrow.

Elko Girls Elke Grammar School R. S. Martin Migs Young Battle Mountain Winnemucca Gonnie Davis Blanche Gobin Nellie Gobin Nevada Buuer Gertrude Wright Clara McNemee Barbara Steninger Elko

Japan Leads United States Second in China Imports

Japan now leads as the top seller of goods to China, with Austria Hungary Belgium Canada French Indo China Germany European Russia and Switzerland nearly out of the field due to war. The United States has risen to second in China's direct import trade.

Washington Japan China Austria- Hungary Belgium Canada Indo-China Germany Russia Switzerland United States Chi Na

New York Firm Buys Philippine Stamp Collection

Atlanta on November 10 a New York company paid Major F. Palmer retired in this city twelve thousand dollars for a Philippine postage stamp collection renowned as the world’s most valuable of its kind in America.

Atlanta New York Palmer

State board of censors formed for children films

A statewide board of censors for children’s movies has been formed by prominent Indianapolis clubwomen. The central board will endorse a picture as fit for children and then arrange showings in every town with an affiliated organization.

Indianapolis Ind Cen Ural Board

Deutschland 10 Sails Tonight From New London

Nov 10 reports indicate the Deutschland will sail tonight from New London. Captain Koenig, the Kaiser's star reporter, waits to gauge the German vote in the U.S. presidential election. Von Bernstorff is said to plan sending the news to the German emperor.

New York Wilcox Republican Wilson Tate New London Deutschand Koenig Star United States von Bernatorff

Carson Man Hurts in Auto Accident

Yesterday afternoon Wm Ligon and M E McGrath traveled toward home in an automobile when a steering rod broke causing the car to overturn and pin them. Ligon escaped with bruises while McGrath suffered several broken ribs. Ligon walked for help and Charlie Lewis took them to Gardnerville for medical aid as the car was badly damaged.

Wm. Ligon M. E McGrath Carson News Ligon

Steamer Castilimo Founders. Twenty Die Near Manitou Island

Calumet Mich Nov 10 The steamer Castilimo foundered off Keweenaw Point on Manitou Island this morning. Twenty lives were lost and only Charles Laundry of Cleveland survived.

Calumet, Mich Ke. Weenaw Point Manitou Island Charles Laundry Cleveland

Mr Doll's Father Dies in Germantown Pa

Notice mourns the death of J. F. Doll in Germantown Pennsylvania on November 4. He was 69, uraemic poisoning caused the illness, and he leaves two sons and a daughter. He served twenty years as buyer for John Wanamaker's toy department and was highly respected by employer and friends.

Fred T. Doll Mr. Doll J. F. Doll Germantown Pennsylvania John Wanamaker

Modern Campaigning Reduces Plain Voters to Erudite Appeals

The piece argues that contemporary political strategy targets educated voters, leaving plain citizens behind. It contends that political messaging now hinges on expert rhetoric, data, and intellectual framing rather than broad, accessible outreach to general voters.

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