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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
1
British forces push on a wide front northeast and east of Ypres in a morning attack alongside allies. Officials report satisfactory progress along the front, with weather described as stormy and the offensive among the war’s more successful actions.
Senators Pittman and Newlands and Congressman Roberts push for liberal use of the federal road act funds in Nevada. Nevada’s two year apportionment totals $393,? over five years, with recent figures and conditions urging full utilization within three years to avoid loss to other states. The program requires routes carrying mail and surveyed plans. government pays half construction costs up to $20,000 per mile for roads and bridges. the state must submit detailed plans and maps for approval.
The third game of the world series, set for New York today, is postponed due to a heavy field after rain. Attendance around the city was low despite high interest, with about thirty eight thousand expected for remaining games. If needed a sixth game would be held in New York on Monday October 15.
Charley Steninger known as Chick received a six month sentence from District Judge Taber after pleading guilty to assaulting Pierce Vore at Vore’s cabin. The incident involved a blow believed to be with a rifle, injuring Vore’s wrist. Steninger, a local figure in Elko, has worked with his brother in painting and paper hanging for years.
John Mc Bride, federal conciliator of Arizona labor disputes, died from injuries after a runaway horse knocked him through a plate glass window, severing an artery. He was on a street corner when the incident occurred and was a former president of the American Federation of Labor.
Fragmentary text indicates both county and state coordinate on securing a right of way. Details about location survey and miscellaneous work are noted, but specifics such as project name, exact sites, dates, and parties remain unclear in the readable lines.
The Second Liberty Loan campaign opens in Elko County with a strong committee led by John Henderson and a $25,000 pledge from Western Pacific Railway. Roy Shurtleff of the Federal Reserve visits, urging vigorous local effort, while schools join in a Liberty Bond Day with patriotic music and talks.
The War Department ordered the redistribution of national army cantonment troops in the south midwest and east to fit three National Guard divisions in the southern states and to organize an additional National Army division of negro troops. The reorganized divisions to be filled are the thirtieth thirty-ninth and thirty-first containing troops from far southern states.
A Bernard Greater Shows dancer was robbed of two diamond rings a breast pin a watch and thirty dollars after a late performance. She says women assaulted her beat her stripped her and bit a finger during the attack. She was found semiconscious by Oliver Harbin and taken to the county jail to sober up.
A terse lament condemns national pride as a fault that corrupted Greece Judea and Rome, describing pride as a force that ruined civilizations and moral ideals through hubris and excessive self regard. The piece centers on a warning against collective arrogance and its historical consequences.
British forces push east of Poelecapelle and press toward a large brewery while hot fighting continues. North of Broodeseinde at Dallywood the Germans hold out but the British force them to surrender the wood. French and British troops advance up to about twelve hundred yards in many places.
Washington advices warn of a national draft shortfall as seventeen National Guard divisions and several corps must be mobilized. Sixteen National Army divisions require more men, with estimates showing about 184000 additional draftees needed to reach a 433000 guard and army force. A new draft call is expected to complete one of history’s largest armies.
A child named Hobbie recalls a strict school rule from The Tatler noting that speaking a word is forbidden unless the teacher cannot see. The remark highlights the rigid discipline and humorous tone of early 20th century schooling.
Nevada heads into the second Liberty Loan with a quota of 2,868,858 dollars, about a million more than the first issue. The bonds are four percent, distribution begins October 17 in Nevada, with San Francisco organizers aiding Elko county and Tonopah canvasses. Ladies Liberty Loan and local workers prepare a full county canvass, aiming to exceed the Tonopah record of 460 subscriptions. The drive closes October 27, and Liberty Bond buttons reading I own a Liberty Bond will be distributed with each purchase.
A Washington dispatch reports Fuel Administrator H A Garfield issued an order fixing retail margins for coal and coke dealers. Effective last Monday, the order directs margins no higher than the 1915 level or July 1917 figures, plus adjustments, to lower consumer prices starting October 1 1917.
A jury was secured and evidence begun in the Ed Beck homicide case. The panel includes A. & Evans, LD. Hylton, WOH. Helth, J. R. Leighton, EB. ¢. Murphy, D. D. McClure, Frank Phalan, Hart Paine, Merrin Guldager, Chas Woodward, FA Tayne, T. W. Tame.
A lighthearted exchange on a boat as Helen recalls asking for a ballroom and being told none exist on steamer ships, remarking that ballrooms are only found in houses that are tied down.
Paris October 9 The French troops advancing with British forces attacked German positions along the Belgian front near the forest of Houtholst between Dralbank and Weinderdrett at 5 30 AM. The engagement is ongoing and described as developing favorably for the French.
Petrograd Oct 9 Tseretelli, a parliament leader, told Kerensky that parliament has withdrawn demands for government responsibility and accepted a plan for the body to act in an advisory and legislative capacity only.
Authorities report E. A. Egan used dynamite to kill himself at Ferber near the Nevada Utah border. Justice of the Peace Jacoby from Wells inspected the scene and a full inquest was to follow. Details of the tragedy were not immediately available.
Amsterdam report says Germany and Austria will propose a fresh peace plan to the Allies. The basis rejects territorial aggrandizement, accepts surrender of Belgium and French territory, and calls for payments in money with no indemnities on either side.
Reno reports the Nevada Industrial Commission bought fifty thousand dollars in Liberty Bonds and the Western Pacific railroad added one hundred thousand dollars, marking the first large subscriptions to the committee. The organization is near complete and the campaign is underway with the women’s auxiliary pledging strong activity. The second issue of bonds is promised for delivery on October 15.
Tonopah Belmont, Tonopah Mining, Tonopah Extension, Jim Butler, West End, Rescue, and miscellaneous produced 8,944 tons in the past week. Total estimated value reached $156,520, based on the gross milling value of the ore.
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