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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson addressed the American Federation of Labor in Buffalo urging full backing for organized labor and government wartime needs. He warned the war hinges on unity across factions and framed the conflict as a clash between old imperial power and new freedom, citing Germany and Pan Germanist aims.
Chairman Charles B. Henderson of the Elk County YMCA urges a $35,000,000 fundraising drive between November 11 and 19 to support Army and Navy YMCA work. He cites front line morale boosts from YMCA huts and secretaries in France and Russia, noting soldiers write home from camps and troops abroad about the relief and entertainment provided. The campaign seeks broad community support, insisting the YMCA hut is essential for soldiers’ comfort and morale.
A fragment from the Baltimore American shows a garbled promotional line about an instantaneous heat device and a domestic remark about a wife attending to it, lacking coherent context or full details.
Three soldiers died and sixteen were injured when the third section of a Rio Grande troop train crashed into the second section near Canyon City Colorado. The carriages telescoped and a hospital car was damaged. the dead include first sergeant Chester J Preston musican Fre Whitehouse and band leader Guy E B Alexander. All injured were privates or non commissioned officers and expected to recover. The wreck occurred on a 4 curve and the cause is unknown. The train carried more than 400 soldiers en route from Salt Lake City east.
Italian headquarters report in Northern Italy on November 12 that enemy operations to encircle Italian troops on the Fourth and East fronts have failed. The threat to the Vatican left wing has also virtually failed.
Nationally known pitcher Paul Fittery and his wife visit Elko County. They traveled from Tuscarora with friends and hunted four bucks weighing up to 230 pounds. Fittery played for Philadelphia National during 1915 and 1916 after being sold from Salt Lake, and plans to return next year. They will go on to Salt Lake City for the winter.
A Boston Transcript note shows a wife asking her husband John for a little money and his calm response referencing Hite. The fragment hints at domestic finance discussion within a newspaper item.
In the Christian Register, a conversation highlights a physician and patient clash over late night eating. The doctor insists on caution while the patient recalls prior medical advice. The piece reflects the era’s evolving science and daily health practices.
Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, a noted writer and composer who helped create the Hawaiian national anthem, dies after a long life of royal duty and cultural influence. Born 1838 near Honolulu, she served as regent and later faced dethronement after political conflict with the monarchy.
The Winnemucca team defeated Elko 46 to 12 after a fast start using double forward passes. Elko struggled early, then adjusted after halftime, but Winnemucca pulled away. A return game is planned in Elko on Thanksgiving, with Elko optimistic about a rematch.
Committees to raise funds for the Y M C A war fund were organized in Wells led by Bart T Ross. The main committee includes De A Olmstead Mel Scot J J Vandiver HT Coryell and J Hr Curler. A women’s committee was formed with Mrs. Mel B Tint Mrs MOR Mendiver and Mrs Caryett. George Arthur of Carlin mourns the loss of Dora Arthur a 10 year old girl who died after illness and will be buried in Carlin cemetery.
A fragment from the Heaton Transcript features a cartoon caption about marriage and mistaken familiarity. The panel shows a playful exchange, suggesting social stereotypes of the era.
Washington announces a war measure enforcing licenses for all explosives handlers. Anyone found with explosives after November 15 without a federal license faces arrest and up to 5000 dollars fine or one year in prison. The law assigns licensing to manufacturers, exporters, importers, sellers, and buyers, with state and local agents empowered to enforce. Nick Simonsen to film How Automobiles are Made at local theater this week.
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