27 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
1
The Elko County grand jury reports readiness to find indictments but states the district attorney is disqualified to act. They request the appointment of a special prosecutor under Section 1697 to aid in drafting indictments. The court appoints C. B. Henderson as special prosecutor per the foreman Is Casier.
Petrograd dispatches report Helsingfors is preparing to evacuate as Stockholm based Novoe Vremya notes heavy Russian advances prompt German plans for a Finland descent. Propaganda suggests small forces could trap Russian troops and sever rail links at Tornea, cutting communications between Russia and Sweden.
A long list of men and alternates from Montello Deeth Tuscarora Elko Jarbidge Carlin Jarbider Jarbidge Lamoite Halleck Ruby Valley and other locales appears as a roster of individuals and alternates for a forthcoming event or assignment. The group includes William Taylor Alejandro Zuezo James Parker Alfredo Lucchest Cyazon Stewart Byers and several others with several places referenced such as Montello Jarbidge Elko and Tuscarora.
Fifteen men from Washoe county along with four from Elke and nine from White Pine were certified by the district board for military service and will depart for Camp Lewis. The Elke selections include Rosell Austin Field Jim Erwin Croset Marinus Hansen and Vasill John Lichar.
Madrid dispatches report the Spanish cabinet has resigned on October 27, indicating a political shift. Officials and observers anticipate changes in governance as the capital reacts to the development.
London reports British troops advancing west of Passchendael and east of Ypres. German counterattacks were repulsed during the night and the ground gained yesterday was consolidated.
Nevada men at Camp Lewis will be assigned to regiments for service in France in coming days with a formal muster into their permanent organizations planned for October 1. Personnel officers seek detailed education, occupation, wages, and degree information, and note a skill in entertaining may be requested for winter regimental events. Authorities also enforce strict cantonment rules barring women after 5 30 p m to curb vice.
A letter to Governor Royle from Ray T. Baker director of U S mints notes plans to expand Carson City mint operations. Supt Ed Ryan reports bullion purchase orders have boosted business, and new equipment including a crusher pulverizer and furnace has been ordered to greatly increase capacity.
A garbled quotation from the Toronto Globe discusses how command and eloquence define public speaking. The fragment mentions Teall and a dog, but the intended meaning is unclear.
Berlin dispatch reports the Italian Second Army defeated and the Matajur summit lost. The Lionzo front is imperiled as Austro German forces under Emperor Charles press toward the Italian plain from the Julian Alps spur.
Brazil’s chamber of deputies votes 149 to 1 to declare a state of war with Germany. The senate approves. Reports say torpedo boat destroyers are ordered to Bahia to seize the German gunboat Eber, which has been anchored there.
Sixty thousand Italians were captured by Austro German forces in their offensive on the Italian front. Army headquarters also reported the seizure of four hundred fifty artillery pieces during the operation.
Printed text of the bill suspends annual assessment work on mining claims for 1917 and 1918 to aid war effort. Notices to hold claims must be filed by December 31 each year. Not all placer claims are exempt and service members are noted.
Governor Emmet D Irwin proclaims Sunday November 4 1917 as Go to Sunday School Day urging Nevada citizens to attend and support Sunday schools as civic and moral institutions. Issued from Carson City October 22 1917 with the state seal.
The article notes a colossal comet speeding toward the sun at about 4,134,246 miles per day, predicted to glow in the northwest sky this winter and remain visible for up to three months, with best view in June. It compares its size with Halley’s and recalls early observations by Max Wolf in 1916.
The American army in France enters first line trenches and fires the opening shot of the war on a German work party at dawn. U.S. troops adapt to trench conditions and operate with French batteries in a quiet sector while a shell case is sent to President Wilson.
London report details a captured frontline army order from General Linsingen’s command issued before Easter. Russian soldiers were to be welcomed for gifts while officers alone would converse, aiming to plant blame on England and France and press that Germany and Austria had offered peace, with careful probing as Russians drink.
Elko County reports vigorous support for the Second Liberty Loan with subscriptions surpassing the first loan. Henderson Bank lists about 235 000 dollars, First National Bank near 65 000, and Union Land & Livestock 210 000 credited to Elko. A northern stockman pledged 10 000 with plans for more, while several major firms joined in substantial buys. Nevada totals exceed two million nine hundred thousand as Reno banks continue to issue bonds amid wartime mobilization.
Indiana plans wartime agricultural training for several hundred boys under military NRE. Ixane D. Strauss offers 640 acres in Jasper County to be used for training and to share the proceeds from the farm.
Fallon city council enacted a measure setting saloon closing hours from midnight to 6 a m with exceptions for Saturday nights until 4 a m. Saloons must stay closed otherwise and front doors require curtains removed.
Charles McDonald right of way engineer for Western Pacific says the Reno to Chilcoot line should be finished by January 1 with substantial work already in progress and railway trading activity under way.
A fragment discusses Dr Woll noting a comet of enormous size reaching about 483,000,000 miles or kilometers and predicting its lasting place in popular history. The text hints at a monumental celestial event associated with Woll.
A humorous remark from Uncle Eben about some men who push their piety on Sunday and feel they must extend the rest of the week with equal fervor. The quote reflects rural dialogue and a light religious observance tone.
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