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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
1
Reports detail milk scarcity in New York endangering infants. Observers describe dire conditions, with families seeking mothers’ milk, substitutes, and community aid while officials debate supply and welfare responses amid mounting concern.
The report notes Ko pupils learning Spanish delight the state superintendent, with observations by M ounty official and Washoe Superintendent of Public Schools. Brow visits Miss Georgian Yours, and lessons in grammar and phrases draw praise from students and teachers, indicating progress in language instruction.
A report details W Stevens aiding a distressed family near Mis Wallin, providing shelter, food, and medical help. The rescue involved a convoy and an SUV, ending with Mrs George Messick convalescing at home after receiving care and essentials. The incident underscores community support and local relief actions.
A large group of New York society women touring to study America’s rabble were met by intense jeers and disapproval from Wilson supporters in Chicago. Police intervened as demonstrations turned unruly while President Wilson’s arrival drew divided reactions from the crowd and security officials.
London reports a tremendous stir as authorities discuss extending the military draft by up to ten years and mobilizing another million men. The government faces accusations of breaking pledges to conscientious objectors while police raids target depots and entertainment venues. Sir William Robertson signals public concern over wartime manpower policy and the likelihood of an age limit increase to 45.
President Wilson announces appointment of General Goethals builder of the Panama Canal as an Interstate Commerce Commission member and Champ Clark to ICC board. Announcement due this afternoon or tonight amid a warm Omaha reception. Wilson in excellent health.
On October 5 New York City reports all chain restaurants and lunch rooms raised prices across the board, citing a 10 to 100 percent rise in commodity costs. Boarding houses are expected to follow the trend.
Washington reports talks in Mexico show no definite progress before the election. Negotiations are at a deadlock with no indication of a restart date, but officials say discussions will continue.
Mt Lassen volcano in California erupts violently with smoke plumes rolling southward. The latest eruption marks another explosive event at the Mt Lassen site, drawing immediate attention from observers and safety officials.
In St Louis on October 6 two elderly bedridden brothers, Cormack age 91 and Clement age 80, perished when smoke choked the Christian Brothers College fire. Firemen struggled to reach them as students were rescued by huddled efforts.
In Thermopolis Wyoming on October 5 Bert Peters fell down a 300 foot cliff and injured his foot. Miss Bessie Burge attempted a rescue and discharged a shotgun, blowing out both of her eyes. Peters crawled up the ledge to help her down and townspeople raised funds for her surgery.
Berlin reports claim Romanian battalion losses in Transylvania and defeat admitters as Romanian forces encircle and cross Danube into Hungary. London notes Danube crossing and Danube army retreat. Stockholm mentions shoe price controls. A grand campaign ball in Lamoille promotes a social event.
Brooklyn hosts Sonals at Brooklyn while Philadelphia plays Boston as the American season closes. Bernard Gonder Jr., a year old son of a popular SP ticket agent, has been seriously ill for several days but showed some improvement this afternoon.
A political speech argues for conscription of nonwhite troops from Africa and India while warning that postwar Britain must mobilize all capable men. The speaker cites France using colored troops and proposes training regiments of Africans and Hindus, raising fears of degraded postwar markets and national weakness.
List of individuals and places including Mayer, North Fork, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Kellogg, and Idaho. Names such as Ho Van Bibber, David Flehery, G Rogers, Jno White, Earl Spencer, J.T Dunning, and Wm. A Teaudry appear with multiple towns. No clear event, but a registry-like record of residents and associates.
Robert B. Hunter, seeking reelection as county clerk, touts an adapted typewritten bookkeeping system that cuts costs by about four fifths compared with the old method. He credits his deputy Herbert Sproule for efficient work, noting permanent, accurate records and time saved, with high praise from observers statewide. An accompanying rail travel report mentions Elko and upbeat railroad prospects.
At Christian Brothers College St Louis a wall collapse while firemen battled a blaze. Twenty firemen buried, seven dead verified, several rescued unconscious, many missing. Attendant Leonon leaped from a fifth story window and died. Fire and chapel building destroyed. death toll rising as rescue continues.
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