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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson will deliver a toast during the exposition closing hours next Saturday. The toast highlights the Panama-Pacific Exposition as proof of American genius and artistic taste, and its displays as an example of peaceful arts and global unity.
The Gazette reports that the Central powers decide to create an independent Albania bordered by Austria Bulgaria and Greece with Prince William of Wied as sovereign. The decision reflects shift during wartime diplomacy and redraws of Balkan borders.
Berlin dispatches report Bulgarian forces have taken Prizrend with 3,000 troops and eight can non. The Serbian government recently withdrew from Prizrend to Scutari. Vaniallwitz also claims 1,000 Serbians captured west of the Sit river.
Two killed and seven injured in a Du Pont powder plant rolling mill blast in Wilmington Delaware. A wounded night watchman William Coone is expected to recover after being attacked by a drug offender nicknamed Bill the Porter. Local and distant notes follow on incidents and a trip homeward.
Athens reports that Bulgarian forces, bolstered by recent successes, have launched another offensive. They crossed the Derna under heavy artillery protection, compelling French troops to retreat from the south bank.
Lisbon reports a sweeping inland hurricane causing a tidal wave and heavy property losses. At least ninety people are said to have perished, with many drowned in their homes. Also noted: the Nevada Building being dismantled for dormitory use at the state university in Reno. In New York, two schoolboys face nerve examinations after attempting to kiss their teacher. A marriage license was issued to Henry Angel and Agnes Griswold of Elko County.
In the English channel region British warships shelled German positions in Belgium between Zeebrugge and Ostend for two hours. Je Chipman, a pioneer of Gold Creek country, was noted as being in Elbo today. Jack is described as a sturdy, honest man whose hand one loves to shake.
Charles Eton reports a Boomer coal mine fire traps over 100 miners in W Va. Seventy five rescued. many believed still alive as rescuers cannot enter. California hits motor vehicle registration high with 168,145 cars and 25,798 motorcycles. Receipts climb to 1.823 million amid nationwide increases.
A boy was injured Sunday when another boy shot him in the eye with an air rifle during a hilltop game that echoed European battles. The incident, involving Ed Randall’s family, highlights youth dangers of shooting at each other as Miss Darlene Kimball passed through Elko en route to the fair from Salt Lake City.
The Woman's Civic League met in the grammar school library for a social afternoon. Members knit and crocheted while music from the school Victrola played softly. Refreshments of coffee cake and divinity were served and plans were made to meet again next Monday with ex-Postmaster Doughty as a guest lecturer. attendees urged to bring a friend.
Washington predicts a crowded House with many old time fighters returning and over a hundred new members. Republicans lead the comeback list with Cannon McKinley and Longworth among others, while some progressives fade. The result promises a sharp party balance shift and renewed attention on leadership and committee control.
San Francisco reports the Panama-Pacific Exposition enters its final week with crowds over 165000 on Sunday. A prosperity ball and an electric triumphs celebration mark the week, with a closing day radio chain of toasts planned. Public schools close for week to allow viewing. In London casualty totals rise to 1232 officers and 45184 men from Britain and colonies, bringing wartime counts near 600000 since the war began.
Eiko High School prepares to host Friday night basketball openers for boys and girls. The boys face Metropolis High School in a tough season debut as Metropolis hopes to show Elko how to play. Girls renew rivalries with Lovelock High School, promising a familiar clash from last year. BE H. 8 students plan a strenuous bid for local support to cover travel costs.
The police census reports New York City now has a population of 5,257,885, up 244,773 from last summer's state count. The piece notes the turkey as a native American bird, tracing its origins to Columbus and Puritans, and mentions Mexico's wild birds as progenitors of domestic fowl. Down East markets paid 40 cents per pound for turkey this year.
A Washington analysis notes Tra Copley of Illinois and Temple of Pennsylvania align with Progressive Republicans while Stephens of California and Chandler of New York form a bloc. Democrats face notable absences like A Mitchell Palmer and Mauricy Connolly, with Fitzgerald staying in Brooklyn after a court loss. The era promises a restless, unsettled House with potential insurgent moves and frequent unexpected upsets.
A letter received at the governor's office yesterday morning from Mpr. Armstrong, director of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Lenox, requests information on Edgar Hughes whose whereabouts are unknown. He was last heard from in Tehama, California, and the letter notes an estate may be due him if alive.
A. Db. Taber, exhibitor of a black orpington hen at the International Poultry Show in San Francisco, received a ribbon and three dollars after placing third. The bird, not prepared for exhibition, is noted as a fine specimen. Taber, a longtime breeder of the variety, has won over fifty ribbons at state shows. A marriage cease was issued today in Angelo Santina and Miss Charity Anazzi.
Three men forced entry into a market owned by Michael Kulasich and took $455 in cash. Police chased them in a jitney bus and captured John Ryan alias O'Day. the other robbers escaped. A new W P time card begins December 6 with trains nineteen and twenty removed from land service and trains one and two redesigned as scenic limited.
Judge Taber announced plans to confer with counsel and possibly continue all civil cases until early January. If granted, the current venue will be discharged and a new venire summoned as jurors have served over six weeks. The Huber homicide case remains the next and last criminal matter. George Russell Jr. arrives from Battle Mountain CW Smith, Riby rancher, visits Elko.
Roumania notified Russia that it will remain neutral and will not permit ships to enter the mined Danube. The dispatch notes Roumania hopes to gain Newsarabia by preserving neutrality or by joining the Teutons.
Paul Fuller, international lawyer and adviser on Mexican affairs to the president, died of heart failure at the Hotel Van Renselaer in New York on November 30. Known for his study of Mexican law, his counsel was highly valued by the president.
Bulgaria issues an ultimatum to Roumania warning that Russian troops crossing Roumania will trigger Bulgarian attacks on Russian forces on Romanian soil, with Bulgaria not responsible for ensuing losses. Lilonkalani, Hawaii’s former ruler, sends a wedding gift to Mrs Norman Galt, a chiffon scarf from the Daughters of Hawaii.
Berlin delegates convene as the Reichstag opens with the public watching. A government statement on the food situation is expected, with discussion of military actions and international relations. Socialists aim to press the government on its peace attitude. J. W. Weathers and wife are visiting from Starr Valley.
New York November 30 Judge Howe overruled defense motions to dismiss indictments against Hamburg American Line officials. He noted the government failed to prove the act of sending ships to supply German warships was unlawful, but found manifest falsification in ship manifests. The defense must present refuting evidence.
John Cohn stands trial on embezzlement charges as cross examination continues. Prosecution witness L. 1. Dreeben identified a case of woods from the Carlin store with merchandise such as blankets shoes hats and underwear. He detailed Carlin business discontinuation profits and cash sales versus low profits and noted shipments from Sacramento billed back to Sheriff Harris. R. H. Cobb LH. Cobb of Capell Salt Co. from Salt Lake City were in Elko today.
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