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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
1
Paris dispatch via Havas reports French forces, moving north for four days, pushed Bulgarians back from Cicero to Archangel Heights. French troops occupy the upper portion of Cicero as the retreat continues toward Archangel Heights.
Rome reports a Greek minister of the marine vanished to Switzerland for a secret conference with German officials. Constanze asks for Kitchener, signaling possible shift toward friendliness or delaying action until the envoy completes his mission at the conference.
Gaby De Lys, a renowned danseuse touring the United States with celebrated artists, will be featured in a staged picture show at the Bradley tonight. The event promises a capacity audience as many hope to glimpse her performances, though some may view her in stills rather than on stage.
President Wilson sent a personal request to Governor Spry of Utah asking for a reconsideration of the request and a new trial for Hillstrom who may yet be saved. Hillstrom shows indifference to life claiming he is a popular hero and hopes his death will inspire labor leaders, while Hillstrom is said to crave martyrdom.
Dr 8 V Moore of Elko is at the Owyhee Indian reservation to examine the teeth of children in the government school. He is expected home this evening.
A German torpedo boat chased the British steamer Thelma near Swedish waters after the vessel put on full steam. The British ship outran the attacker until within the three mile limit, where a Swedish warship intervened and forced the German to retire.
Washington Nov 17 government orders navy yards to prove they can compete with commercial shipyards by not building new dreadnoughts and wiring bids for hulls and propulsion. Philadelphia yard bids 6.916 million for turbine ship and 6.44 million for electric, Mare Island 7 43 for turbine class. Three commercial bids hedge contracts. navy likely to get preference. Attorney General Thatcher rules on patent contests at Divide camp, Elko County, against issuing patents to mineral-bearing town lots.
The Independent reports a new antimony discovery in Tuscarora with potential local markets and a rush by nearby manufacturers to secure ore. Albert Bb. Meyers and family of Ruby Valley return from the San Francisco exposition after a stopover on the way home.
The gypsy troupe has arrived this morning and camps by the jungles for a few days. They offer fortune telling and light of hand tricks such as coin disappearance. They plan to travel onward to California as the season grows warmer.
The British embassy has protested to the U S State Department about the powerful wireless station at Portland Maine. Britain suspects the site holds sensitive information on Canadian ships troop movements and other details aiding Germany. The United States will fully investigate and may halt the station if it is found transmitting harmful messages.
Dispatch from Liverpool reports Great Britain preparing stronger steps to force Germany to reveal plans and end stalling tactics. Officials claim measures will compel Germany to show its hand as naval and military actions unfold amid tensions.
De S. LB Arthur, supervisor of the Humboldt forest, announces the government forest office will move from Gold into Elko. New offices are being furnished and should be fully ready by December first. The old location caused slow mail and poor service, and the move will save days in communication with subordinates. King Arthur is welcomed to Elko after three years of service with notable local support.
The first meeting of the new French British War Board committee convened in Paris. Members reported harmony and spent the day formulating plans on the Balkans crisis, aiming for greater activity on the Balkan front and for victory in Serbia at any cost.
Berlin announces Austro German forces have captured 2000 Serbians and seized two field pieces, while pursuit of fleeing Serbians continues. Russian destroyers shelled Petrograd Courland.
Washington reports the Department of Justice prepares indictments against two more members of the Huerta faction. They are alleged to be part of a plot to cross the border and start a counter revolution to restore Huerta. Huerta has supposedly promised capitalists lucrative deals but has not won their backing.
An Austrian submarine torpedoed the Italian steamer Bernidas in the Mediterranean. The 24 ton vessel carried passengers and cargo. passengers were allowed time to disembark and were rescued safely.
A government led notice announces inspection of a two thousand acre land section along the Sulmon River for possible settlement starting December 15. The piece, once water power land, is highlighted as an example of the administration’s liberal approach. Also recounted is the story of T Kobayashi, who rebuilt after a fire to restart the Biko Laundry and now runs Elke Laundry with his wife.
A special car with Western Virginia & Truckee officials traveled on the Virginia and Truckee line to Carson City for a federal court matter before Judge Farrington. The government has counts against the company in the pending complaint. United States Attorney Woodburn and assistants, with special prosecutors Elder and Duncan, will present the case.
A heavy tremor struck Elko in the afternoon causing a brief, violent jolt. Court was in session and commotion followed. Judge Breen recessed proceedings for ten minutes as plaster and glass fell from ceilings and walls.
London reports Lord Cecil announcing the United States has been asked to safeguard British women captured by Calarians. While they did Red Cross work in the late war in Serbia, many are exempted. The English government intends to hire the United States to provide hostages’ guaranteed protections in civilized warfare, especially for women.
A fragmentary report details a claim near Tuscarora about antimony ore discovery and the party involved. It notes plans to haul 250 tons of ore from Bullion mines to a shipment point, with winter wagon transport and notes local public figures and illness among officials.
London reports the British hospital ship was sunk by a mine in the English Channel while retreating from the Trent. Many wounded soldiers perished with several hundred survivors drawn aboard by rescue craft as another vessel rushed to assist.
London reports that Pope Pius XII will renounce temporal power at a consistory to secure liberty to attend a postwar general conference. He seeks to relinquish rule over the Papal States now incorporated into the kingdom of Italy, a move described as opening freedom his predecessors could not attain.
German commanders including Von Mackensen assist in the Dardanelles area. He arrived in Constantinople and Gallipoli, meeting with Constantinople officials. Reports claim Kaiser supports stronger German involvement and plans for future Balkans campaigning with Mackensen opposing Witchener.
Galveston November 17 officers of the Italian ship Sangiovanni report the Italian government conceals that several vessels were sunk by submarine attacks in the Mediterranean among them the Cirene of 8256 tons and the Sermia 2480 tons. A man named Lewllyn, described as a contraband violator, has been arrested and is held by Sheriff Harris awaiting Boise City Idaho officials.
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