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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1915

Page

1

Seventh Day Of Great Drive Hopes For Peace Letter

Carson City Sept 30. Gov Boyle proposes a shake up in the state police and prison guard duties to cut costs. Some guards or troopers may be reassigned to guard the prison while convict labor may be used on state work. Senator Pittman visits to discuss McCarran fight with eastern interest heating up. Talbot eyes comeback for high court. Equalization board splits on valuation increases. budget and postmaster appointment frictions continue.

Carson City State Police Boyle Dickerson State Police Department Capitol Pittman McCarran Key Pittman Judge McCarran Bailiwick Nevada White Pine Biko Humboldt Waaboo County Supreme Court George A. Bartlett Aghton Jeanom McCarran Talbot George S. Talbot Ben. W. Coleman Ely Carson Riko Wtole Board Shaughnessy Beliven Gettlieb Billy Flange Harrington, and Co Consequey Espana Preston Cape Board of Pardona M. R. Preston Gardan Equalisa Phetecestt Newlands

French claim progress near Vimy Heights in October update

United Press dispatches from Paris and London report the French army advancing toward Vimy Heights with German counterattacks repulsed near Neuville and Giornay forest. London notes a German left near a railway and French shelling disrupting communications as Paris presses east and south toward Neuville. Berlin hopes repulse of the offensive may lead to peace negotiations next summer.

United Press Paris Vimy Heights Artota Champagne Neuville Giornay Forest London Guanem Bard Gernay Berlin Joe

Arrested head of New Thought Church headline

Federal officers arrest Dr Newo Newt New, leader of the New Thought Church, on mail fraud charges tied to Marie Graham. He is held on $2,000 bail awaiting a preliminary hearing Monday as an informant, with Mrs Clare reported to have tipped off authorities.

United Press San Francisco Newo Newt New New Thought Church United States Marie Cullie Graham New M. L. Clare

Riggs National Bank Officials Indicted for Perjury

United Press reports ex president Charlen Glover and vice presidents H H Eather and W J Flather of Riggs National Bank Indicted for perjury. They allegedly falsified statements about the bank s stock operations while the bank denied such activities under a declaration from American Audit Company of New York.

United Press Washington Charlen Glover H. H. Eather W. J. Flather Riggs National Bank American Audit Company of New York

Cincinnati Man Commander G A R

Elias Montford of Cincinnati was elected commander in chief of the G A R. Democrats complain of unrest over Elko Industrial School affairs and call for cost cuts while Gov Doyle analyzes the situation and plans a trip to Elko. Matthew Kyle remains superintendent amid escapes.

Washington Elias Montford Cincinnati Elko Doyle Ellko

Admiral Corsi Named Minister of Grarine in Rome

Rome Oct 1 Admiral Corsi appointed minister of grarine succeeding Vice Admiral Viale who resigned.

United Press Rome Corsi Grarine Viale

dissolution of motion picture trust ends after three years

In Philadelphia on October 1 the government filed a dissolution petition against the motion picture trust, dated August 16, 1912. Named defendants include General Film corporation, Kalem, Vitagraph, and most of the major companies.

United Press Philadelphia Dickinson Motion Picture Trust General Film Corporation The Kalem Vitagraph

Turkish batteries sink torpedo boat in Dardanelles

Constantinople reports that coastal batteries at the Dardanelles succeeded in sinking a Turkish torpedo boat during the Allez operations. The announcement notes the action occurred on a recent Wednesday with no further details provided.

United Press Constantinople Taran Alles Dardanelles

King George signals start of great Allied drive

Paris dispatch reports telegram from King George of England congratulating President Poincare and General Joffre. The note removes doubt that the present Allied onslaught marks the beginning of a major French and British offensive, with the king citing early successes.

United Press Paris Poincaire Joffre George England

Germany seeks peace with guarantees after Belgian fate

Berlin reports that German Foreign Secretary Zimmerman says Germany has not decided Belgium's disposition. He states Germany wants peace and will guarantee the current war will not be repeated, adding Belgium must not be England's vanguard.

United Press Berlin Germany Belgium Zimmerman England

French Squadron Bombards Batteries

Myraleine wires report that the French squadron in the Dardanelles on Tuesday bombarded the Turkish shore batteries with much success.

United Press Athens Mytalene Dardanelles

Navy secretary fires Annapolis cadets over hazing probe

Secretary Daniels announced dismissals in a hazing investigation at Annapolis. Six cadets were removed, four suspended, and one demoted in a single class. President Wilson approved the action. Daniels said hazing will not be tolerated and efforts to eradicate all forms will continue.

United Press Washinton Secretary of the Navy Dafilels Jmix Anapolis Aftsen C.K. Post Oalttonnte Wilson Daniels

Great Gulf Storm Ravages New Orleans And Gulf Points

News notes nine teen known dead in New Orleans with millions in property damage. Southern Pacific wharves offices destroyed as the storm hit Houma and Moran City with heavy fatalities between those towns. Senator LeRoy Thatcher and bride return from their honeymoon via canal to Florida and New York.

United Press New Orleans Galveston Southern Pacific Houma Moran City LeRoy Thatcher Bride Florida New York

Splendid New Home For The Independent

The Independent moves from its old quarters to a two story brick building at Fifth and Idaho. The ground floor houses the business office and mechanical department, with Otto T. Williams upstairs for law offices. The move promises better light and climate control, though writers regret leaving familiar walls. The plant has been modernized, with old presses discarded for up to date machinery. The newspaper will publish from the old office tomorrow and from the new starting Monday, with a few days of settling and a brief indulgence period anticipated.

Fifth and Idaho Otto T. Williams Fifth Street Independent Elko Keening

British halt north of Ypres and mass at Loos

The British reportedly abandoned plans for Lille and halted north of Ypres while concentrating forces at Loos. German forces face a drive toward Douai as reinforcements strengthen the area. If Allies pinpoint withdrawal points, they might pierce German lines. artillery before attack is crucial to breach trench obstructions.

Lille Ypres Loos Douai

Indian School Benefit Meeting In Carson City

Senator Key Pittman spoke at Carson City on Wednesday evening about the Stewart Indian school. Senator Ritts gave an encouraging talk and urged Revocation members to collect reports for Congress. Both petitions sought $160,000 for the school’s enlargement and promised aid to secure appropriations.

Key Pittman Carson City Stewart Indian School Ritts Congress

War moves mean allied gains shrink distance to yards

United Press dispatch from New York October 1 notes that allied statements now describe advances in yards and prisoners in hundreds rather than thousands. The shift suggests Germany is mounting strong resistance and fighting to hold positions, though not everywhere.

United Press New York

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