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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
1
American consul at Algiers reports twelve vessels sunk or torpedoed since November 3, with Cecile Griel's affidavit alleging the submarine shelled the Ancona after she halted, killing and wounding, though it does not prove whether the liner tried to flee.
Rome reports the cabinet held an all night session behind locked doors with generals expert on fronts summoned. Balkan situation seen as main topic while admiralty said allied destroyers sank an undersea prowler in the Mediterranean, unclear if it was the same vessel feared for sinking many ships.
In San Bernardino California this morning a hotel proprietor David Thompson fired on a burglar fleeing the lobby after spotting a hidden foot behind a safe. The burglar shot back and the ensuing life and death duel ended with the robber dying from a pistol wound. The scene unfolded as police were not mentioned and no charges were noted.
Five transports unload troops for Salonika, then move northward as allies consolidate in Serbia. The rapid troop buildup signals a mounting crisis in the Serbian passes with full allied unity. A Russian Black Sea fleet warning Varna hints at a southern push to force Bulgarian redeployments.
Samuel Robertson, convicted of the Colusa County murder of 19 year old Robert Lindsey and previously reprieved by the governor, was today adjudged insane and committed to the Napa asylum.
A fleet of Austrian aircraft bombarded Bellune, 40 miles north of Venice, today. Fatalities are not yet known. The raid marks the first hostile air presence over the town after prior threats to bombard the area.
Congressman Keating, a defender of workers, asks President Wilson to fund a permanent defense by using income tax and inheritance tax revenues. He argues that since the poor fight in wars, the burden should fall on the rich to pay for enhanced military forces.
British forces report capturing 280 yards of Turkish trenches on Gallipoli Peninsula. Many Turks killed, few captured. The action may set stage for forward push toward Constantinople, potentially tying back Turkish manpower from the Balkans. Rabies reports rise near Virgin station as Walter Tregankin kills six rabid coyotes in ten days. Senator Fernald and Herald plan an Expo visit, joined by Fred Fernald at Reno University.
London dispatches report Amsterdam sources say Germany has issued a new call for men and will accept lame and deaf volunteers for front service. The article notes heavy losses in the Balkan and belligerent campaigns and predicts Germany’s fighting capacity could fall by about fifty percent once these strains are over.
Advance guards of Villa and Carranza armies clashed near Cananea. Carranzistas captured 125 men and three machine guns. Villa personally hurries up from the rear with reinforcements.
Washington reports President Jeminez of Santo Domingo is critically ill and expected to die soon, as Caperton updates the status from the capital. Strong wording notes the ruler facing a potential death imminently. The report centers on the political leader Jeminez and the emergency in Santo Domingo.
Secretary Daniels urged congress to embargo five exports unless steel interests curb lax attitudes on armor plate bids for new battleships. He flagged possible government ownership of steel plants and government control of ore output.
President Moore announced the exposition will close its doors on December 4. The grounds will remain open to the public but the exhibition palaces will be closed after that date, ending the big fair’s events this season.
Lielaski of the Justice Department reports strong evidence against consular officials of two foreign nations active in munitions plots. The material, arriving from New York, will be turned over to the State Department for further action.
Fred McGuire alias Chas B Mack leaped from a moving Portland to Leavenworth train near Sand Point Idaho while handcuffed. Despite a search, no trace was found. He has a long criminal record with several previous prison terms and escapes.
In Elko County the Harland Sullivan murder case draws a large crowd as testimony begins. Key witnesses include Oscar Bates, Lelia Bates, and Mrs Bates who describe the night of the shooting at the Bates saloon and Sullivan’s presence with Dick Curtiss.
Lord Churchill left London for the trenches and will serve as a Major attached to the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, a regiment noted for enduring Bavarian attacks. The regiment’s long heritage suggests an active wartime command ahead. A survey party for the interior department passed through town en route from South Fork toward Beowawe.
The court martial verdicts on Lieutenants and Oak and Chief Engineer O'Donnell of the cruiser San Diego found negligence in the recent explosion. One officer received a demerit advancing 40 numbers in the promotion line, while Secretary Daniels censured the verdict and suspended the punishment. A Ford marine sale note follows about G. G. Reynolds of Currie.
Utah officials report Governor Spry will telegraph President Wilson seeking delay in the Hillstrom case but Utah will not grant more time. Hillstrom faces execution tomorrow unless action reverses. Also, St Pauls Church Woman's Guild held a successful annual fair and sale with tasty home made candies, cakes, and pies.
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