Franz Joseph dies. Charles Francis III ascends
London reports Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary died last night at age 68, triggering transition to Archduke Charles Francis Joseph as emperor and king. The new ruler, born 1887, married to Princess Zita of Parma, has three children and inherits immense estates tied to wartime politics.
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Board Accepts Sewer System
The Elko town board accepts the sewer system work by Louis C. Kelsey after inspection. Commissioner Gregory moved and Griswold seconded, praising Kelsey for quality work and fair business dealings under his supervision.
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Border troops may be withdrawn from the border
Washington reports the war department refused General Funston's request for 12000 dollars to build winter quarters for the Pershing expeditionary forces on the border. The denial is interpreted as likely indicating withdrawal of the expeditionary forces.
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Rose Rogers thanks supporters after narrow county recorder race
Rose G Rogers expresses gratitude for support in her failed bid for County Recorder. She notes strong majorities in most precincts,特别 Elko birthplace praise, no regrets, plans to run again in two years, and appreciation for loyal friends. Also mentions imperial funeral attendance in Vienna by William and Ferdinand.
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Rose G, Rogers
Teutons Press Forward in Romania and Aegean
World War I dispatches report General Von Falkenhayn pushing toward Bukarest with both Teutonic armies in motion and Romanian forces along the Danube fighting. Bad weather slows Western Front operations as a British attack near Serre is repulsed. The British hospital ship Britannia is sunk in the Aegean with about fifty lives lost. a thousand wounded soldiers were aboard and many rescued by lifeboats.
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Submarine of same class as Deutschland near arrival
New London reports another submarine of the same type as the Deutschland is expected to arrive soon. Local agents are assembling a cargo about the same size as that carried by the Deutschland. No word has been heard from the Deutschland since it left yesterday afternoon.
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Hawaii Sought as Name for New Warship
Former Queen Liliuokalani has formally asked Secretary Daniels to name a new battle cruiser Hawaii. The naval secretary said the ships will likely carry names from early frigates, but Hawaii could be honored on another vessel type. The ship in question was built for the New York London trade and was commanded by Britain at the war’s start.
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Splendid Lecture on Christian Science at Bradley Opera House
A large crowd attended Charlee J. Ohrenstein C.8.A's Christian Science lecture at the Bradley Opera House. County representatives from Deeth Charleston Lamoille and South Fork heard a talk praised as the best of its kind with deep scriptural analysis and thoughtful insights. Speaker J C Doughty introduced the talk and urged public judgment on church tenets while noting Christian Science teaches harmony over sin sickness and death through divine mind guidance.
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Jesus Mission and Healing Power in Christian Science Teachings
Charles J. Ohrenstein argues that Jesus fulfilled a mission to preach good news and heal, showing through his works that God provides and that spiritual means apply to both major and minor ailments. He asserts Jesus acted from knowledge of underlying Principle and that followers must demonstrate similar understanding through Christian Science.
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Missouri Judge Rules on 8 Hour Adamson Bill
Federal Judge W B Hook of the district court ruled the Adamson eight hour law unconstitutional. The decision came on a government motion to dismiss an injunction suit by receivers of the Missouri Oklahoma Gulf Railroad against the government and railroad brotherhoods. The ruling favors the administration and may yield an immediate Supreme Court hearing before year end. If sustained, Wilson may seek a new bill to correct the law.
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Palm Saloon Sells to New Manager in Elko County
Frank Middleton sold the Palm Saloon after about a year and handed it to Jack Grieser who has managed it. Middleton will stay locally but focus on mining interests at Jarbluge. The Palm saloon is praised as a clean, strong business investment in Elko County.
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Bandits Loot Illinois Bank in Roberts Dynamite Vandalism
Four auto bandits raided the Ex Change bank at Roberts in Gibson City territory, blowing the safe with nine dynamite charges. A townwide alarm triggered a pistol battle in which one citizen was wounded, and the bandits escaped with about $5000.
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Choosing Site for the High School
The High School Board considers site options for a county high school. The Independent favors the old university grounds now housing the county hospital. It notes eight to ten acres on elevated ground near population centers and argues the hospital could be relocated if needed. Alternative locations include a hill northwest town, Court street east end, or Hot Springs south of Elko.
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Alte
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Elko
Villa to Occupy Ghimauhau in 46 Hours
El Paso reports refugees say Chitunalipi City will fall to Villa within 48 hours. Encircling movement already begun, with a poorly defended Carranza garrison easing Villa’s path to capture.
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Town weighs old university site for high school near cemetery
Citizens discuss using the old university ground for a new high school amid concerns about proximity to the Mason I O O F cemetery. A high board fence could mitigate objections. If the site gains majority support, Commissioners may approve it and seek a better location for the county hospital.
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Severe cold grips Virginia City on Monday morning
Sixteen degrees below zero was reported in Virginia City Monday morning as residents endured the sharp cold. Mrs Ida M Nicely of Deeth spent last night in Elko while mining men R M Kellogg L R Bluett and B D Davis of Bullion are registered at the Mayer hotel.
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