Grand Jury Charges Against Elko Officials in 1917
The Elko county grand jury, led by Foreman John H. Cuzier, charges county commissioners H. J. Jones and James G. Gregory and County Clerk R. B. Hunter with malfeasance in office. Citations set for November 8 in the Fourth Judicial District. The panel documents irregular purchases, lack of bids, inflated costs, and mismanagement in county operations, including the sewer project, hospital finances, and printing. It calls for reforms and a county hospital overhaul, with detailed findings on bids, contracts, and improper expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FH. Cuzier
H. J. Jones
James G. Gregory
R. B. Hunter
MS. Riley
Grand Jury
Josephine Crane
Paul Gaston
van Fleet
Fourth Judicial District
Nevada
Elko
B. J. Taber
Highwy
Amedea
Grand Fry
Tenteen
Reputse
Elko County
Loase
cMeer
Ormejin
City of
Town of
Ens
Louis C. Kelsey
Kelsey
Saies Kelsey
Tis
Kelney
Eiko
Humboldt River
Weber County
Utah
Germans Active on Verdun Front in Counterattack
Paris reports a German assault on the Verdun front near Chaume Wood last night. The war office says Germans gained footing in advance French positions, but the counterattack reclaimed most of the ground.
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Paris
Verdun
Chaume Wood
War Office
Allies Will Aid Italy Reported From London
London dispatches say steps have been taken to provide the fullest possible assistance to Italy. English papers insist Britain and France should act quickly to help the stricken country which stands in vital need of aid.
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London
Great Britain
France
Italy
Bavarian Premier Von Hertling Considered for Chancellor
Amsterdam dispatch says the Berlin Zeitung Ammittag reports the chancellorship offered to Count Von Hertling who asks time to consider. He is among many named as likely successor to the current chancellor.
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Amsterdam
Zeitung Ammittag
Berlin
Count von Hertling
von Hertling
War Situation Nears Crucial Stage
Washington reports important developments expected in the war. Secretary Baker notes last weeks operations on all fronts and says American units in France have secured battle positions to finish training. Italy faces a difficult moment but once stemmed Austrian pressure and may gain advantage with winter aid.
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Washington
Baker
France
Italy
Judge Averill Sits in Oliver Kellogg Case
Judge Averill of the fifth Judicial district presides in the Oliver Kellogg mining case. George Oliver sues John M Kellogg alleging unlawful ore removal from the Kentucky claim ownership disputed by Kellogg. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 damages and an injunction to halt further operations. defense claims lawful ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes Averill
Fifth Judicial District
Ba Ber
George Oliver Ve
John M. Kellogg
Plaints
Kentucky
Thadt Ta Emu Vel
American ship Fannie Prescott sunk by submarine
London reports the American sailing ship Fannie Prescott of four hundred tons was attacked by a submarine. After abandonment by her crew, the vessel was towed by the submarine. The vicinity of the attack remains unclear.
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London
Fannie Prescott
Italians Check Enemy Move In Northern Plain
Rome reports the Italian war office says Italian forces are checking the advance of German troops into the plains of northern Italy. Despite crushing losses, movements ordered by the staff are carried out and the enemy is defeated in this move, offering encouragement to Italian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Atetrorman
Italy
War Office
Denver Cold Sets October Record In Colorado
October weather records shattered in eastern Colorado as Denver plummeted two degrees below zero, tying the previous October low from 1873. In Roswell the temperature fell from forty to twelve above in twelve hours.
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Denver
Colorado
Denve
Jowst
Roswell
Government controls all packing houses in the country
Government announces that every picking company nationwide is under direct government control. The statement places emphasis on centralized management of meat packing operations across major markets including Chicago, signaling a shift in oversight and potential production implications for the industry. The move reflects wartime or regulatory measures affecting labor, supply, and pricing.
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Chicago
Italy Bowed by Austro German Onslaught Across Friuli
In a striking early report the Austro German and Entente forces sweep into Friuli. Cividale and Gorizia fall as nearly 100000 prisoners and 700 guns are taken. Udine nears enemy lines as German troops threaten the Italian defense and the Tagliamento River region emerges as a potential line.
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Associated Press
Italy
Friuli
Cividale
Gorizia
Cadorna
Udine
Tagliamend
Carso Ine
Marine Corps Rules to Avoid Flat Feet
Washington Oct 29 Marine Corps examining physicians issued simple exercises to remedy flat feet and reduce rejection of otherwise splendid applicants. They advise toe walks, standing on toes with body on toes, slow squats, and toe focused foot positioning both at home and seated with the outer foot edge supported. They also urge abandoning broad toe shoes with metal arch supporters.
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Washington
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
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