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Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1916

Page

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Villa assault abroad and El Paso reports deepen doubt

Reports from the Mexican front near Ghimauhal indicate uncertainty over Villa’s assault plans. Juarez remains cut off as Villa’s forces storm barricades in streets, with rumors of control of key positions and reinforcements marching toward Chihuahua City. The garrison fears a larger clash as Carranza officials confirm about ten thousand troops under General Murguia nearby.

EL Paso Chihuata Villa EL Pass Monte Gareia Ceewem Trevine Ander Muareulaan Chifmahan Murguia

Prosperous Condition of Henderson Bank

A historical note states the Henderson Banking Company shows it is in its most prosperous period since its founding forty years ago. Loans and discounts total about 1.4 million dollars, deposits near 2.8 million, and total resources exceed three million. The bank is described as a substantial Western institution with a long-standing business reputation.

Hende von Banking Henderson Banking Company Prinet

Pershing to Remain in Mexico Denial From Funston

General Funston denied reports he would order General Pershing out of Mexico and said Pershing would remain in Mexico until he decides. He told a press representative the decision rests with him and faulted the war department for passing the buck.

San Antonio Funston General Pershing Mexico Pershing War Department of Washington Chihuahan Jack Ville

Professor Durrell Injured In Nevada Auto Crash

Professor Claude Jo Durrell of Wells High School was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when his car crashed during a chase by an intimate friend. He suffered a fractured hip and spine injury with paralysis in the lower body and was transported to San Francisco for treatment. The accident highlights a series of recent Nevada teaching fatalities and injuries, reflecting the county’s troubled period.

Claude Jo Durrell Welle High School San Francisco Wood Wheeler Wheeler briAkes Jairrell Wee Lanne Mir Darnell Darrell Nevada Garson Wae Vlot Thos Hace

Garat Weds Miss Omart In San Francisco Ceremony

Announcing the marriage of Louis Peter Garat to Marie Lucretia Omart. The ceremony occurred in San Francisco on November 25. The groom, known in Elko County near White Rock, will reside in San Francisco and be at home after January 1, 1916 at Commonwealth Ave. Well wishes flow from Garat’s many friends.

Louis Peter Garat Marie Lucretia Omart San Francisco Michael Omart Elko County White Rock Garal Commonwealth Ave

Elko Loses to Lovelock Boys in Fast Basketball Show

The Elko team fell 22 to 20 to Lovelock in a swift game at the high school gym. Francis Lang starred for Elko with ten points while Donald McCormick and Tommy Rouse guarded tightly. A large crowd left pleased as referee Prof. Martin kept calls fair.

Elko Lovelock Martin Francis Lang Wa Chester Reid Bina Donald McCormick Tommy Renee Harry VanDrielen Giume Reuters Francisne Tivin Leberski Tommy Rouse Hilario Carbalho Guar Harry van Drielen Alfred Critchley Rooter Joe Henderson Kellie Murphy -Rooter Scare Keepoer

Austrian Emperor to Be Buried Thursday

Vienna November 27 The funeral of the late Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary will be held here next Thursday. The public and dignitaries are preparing for the state ceremony as the empire mourns the long reign. The procession will pass through central Vienna ending at the imperial vault.

Vienna Franke Josef Austriaa Hungary

Freig ht steamer Neils Neilson in distress

The Norwegian steamer Neils Neilson of 800 tons bound for Valdivostok with a war cargo is about 250 miles off Seattle in a heavy southwest gale. Reported to have lost her rudder and be practically helpless as ships including the South Dakota rush to aid. She sailed from Seattle on the 20th and was recently launched there.

San Francisco Neils Neilson Valdivorstock Seattle South Dakota

Express Train of Seal New Italian Warship Express Train of Seal New Italian Warship

Rome reports Italy unveils a new battleship Tutt An CAN Winks on trial speed rivaling an express train. It travels at three times transalantic pace, powered by naptha and compressed air, with boilers activated by atmospheric pressure and three turbines delivering immense force. The vessel emits purple spray from vented fuel and endures extreme vibrations beneath a seismic rumble.

Rome Italy Pre Alb Tyre

Greek Revolutionists to Join Allies at Once

Greek revolutionists led by former premier Venexelox will join the battlefront immediately, synchronized with Allied forces to oppose the Bulrearians. Divorce suit filed by Olive Hulbert against Frank Hulbert. Attorney Jas Dysart appointed to represent Muriel Roundtree, minor daughter of the late Frank Roundtree, in estate settlement. Seymour Jacobe’s tailor arrested for changing money under pretense. arrest in Winnemucca. Officer McMullen pursuing the suspect.

Zurich Navy Vene Xelox Salonika Olive Fulbert Frank Hulbert Hulbert Jas, Dysart Murel Toundtree Frank Roundtree Seymour Jacobe Winnemucca Officer McMullen

Fiends Steal Cocaine From Elko Drug Co

Two drug fiends entered Elko Drug Store Saturday and obtained about three hundred grains of cocaine. They attempted to trade for morphine via a local doctor, were searched in Carlin that night, but the cocaine was not found. Prohibition blanks stolen from them were recovered. insufficient evidence to hold them for trial.

Elko Carlin

Water law clash pits Pitt and Taylor against state agency

The Humboldt Lovelock Irrigation Light and Power Company seeks an injunction in Winnemucca district court to block the State Engineer from regulating a Humboldt river ditch gate. John C. Taylor and W. C. Pitt face multiple detentions for gate tampering as the case tests police power over permit based diversions. Other water users may join to curb diversions, amid accusations of large users mobilizing public lands interests.

Taylor and Pitt Carson News Winnemucca Humboldt River Humboldt Humboldt-Lovelock Irrigation Light and, Power Company John C. Taylor W.C. Pitt Taylor Prince A. Nawkins Pit

Reward Offered for Lost Horses Near Buffalo Hart

A notice offers a $50 reward for returning five horses lost near the HI ranches at North Park and $10 for any part of the group. Descriptions include branded marks and colors, with contact requests to Charles Padrick for his sister Mere at Buffalo Hart. Also mentions a gold race horse and a swine recovery offer at the depot office.

North Park Charles Padrick Mere Carl Harrise Buffalo Hart

Lapland Struck Submerged Obstacle in Night Run

The steam liner Lapland, returning from Liverpool, reported striking a submerged obstacle last night while traveling in darkness with lights out to deter submarines. Passengers woke to the shock as the ship did not stop after the collision.

New York Lapland Liverpool Laplands

New Text Book Commission Names New Members

Governor Boyle appointed Joe Farnsworth and Wait Lundsford to the state public schools text book commission. The body created by the last legislature includes Boyle, Miss Chura Crisler, and Professor W. J. Hunting. A meeting is set for December 1.

Boyle Joe Farnsworth Wait Lundsford Chura Crisler W. J. Hunting

German forces press encircling move toward Bucharest

Berlin dispatch reports a great Teutonic encirclement as Marshall Von Mackensen and General Von Falkenhayn drive through Wallachia toward Bucharest. Romanians are said to prepare a desperate defense before the capital is reached, with the army advancing up to 45 miles away. The plan includes moving the archives and treasury of Romania to Jasna Visina as part of wartime precautions.

Berlin Warfiee Bukharest Carpathian Mountains Danube River

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ghimauhal Chitintua Juarez Ville Ely Trevino Henderson Bank General Funston Sant Prof. Durrell Wells High School Elke County Theatre Tonight Marie Walcamp and Eddie Polo Universal Mextes Edna Maibon Alias Jane Jones Eddie Lyons Jitney Jack and Gasolina Gaiety Theatre Orchestra L. P. Garat Weel End Araminta Alliance Grace O'Connor Davon Schultz Phi Wakeman Harry Gorman Jack Conway Josephine Hipply Peggy Martin Ted Hawley Guy Eaten Nancy Haven Hattie Joynes PRAC Cocain Elko Drug CO Pitt and Taylor Db Keyser Nantucket Treasury OF Romania Harest Capitol Jas Visnna Tomer Kellogg's Dutely Cleanaer, En Kes Ihe Sunset Grocery Company Fifth Street Bradley
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