13 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
1
The Fourth Annual Elko Rodeo drew thousands, closing with a barbecue that fed about three thousand. Highlights included the Wasp track run, Spanish bullfight entries, and horse and rider exhibitions, praised as financially and culturally successful for the town.
Geneva reports Bulgaria may join the Austro German war effort as Bulgarian reservists in Italy are drafted. German papers hint at abandoning neutrality soon amid war news. Also noted is the Virginia City Chronicle report of Willett Young’s body arriving and funeral services set in Elko for his son Charles Young and interment at Intermont.
Washington dispatch summarizes German ambassador Bernstorff plans to tell Secretary Lansing that Arab incident tensions will persist until Britain disavows orders to attack German submarines. Berlin seeks full regrets as neutrality outcome and suggests arbitration as solution amid a brewing Washington Berlin rift. An arrest plan targets Archibald, tied to Dumba message, as Lansing meets the president at noon.
Zeppelins raided the east coast of England last night. The press bureau announced no casualties.
Last Friday or Saturday night unknown thieves broke into Geo Russell company powder magazine on China ranch north of Elko and took three hundred and ninety pounds of dynamite. Iron bar forced padlock entry. seven boxes of nitro glycerine powder removed, gelatine powder largely untouched. Automobile tracks point to town as supposed transport. Footprints and vehicle tracks indicate two men. No mining use in this area explains motive. possible dynamiters or mislabeling. Recent warning placards printed in San Francisco link to town unrest and "California Canned Goods" message.
News reports from New York on September 13 describe the Steamer Santa Anna burning mid ocean with 17 first class and 44 second class passengers and 1,700 Italian reservists aboard. Distress signals were sent 14 hours earlier, with rescue vessels believed nearby and names of passengers including Leland Gambinossi and Miss G. Gembinossi. The fire was later reported extinguished and the ship continuing toward the Azores escorted by Ancous after Captain Pavey reported fire in hold two.
A riot in Portland follows an insult to American women by Austrians, with police girding streets. An unknown assailant was beaten, others injured, and Joe Rotrose was shot in the stomach by an officer and may die.
Berlin dispatch notes Field Marshal Von Mackensen breached Russian resistance on a wide front and advances near Binsk. The report cites J A Klein an Elko attorney who was granted a divorce this morning on desertion grounds. Meanwhile social notes mention guests from Mayer Case and Underhill families departing for San Francisco, and University of Chicago president Paul J Goode touring western ranches and reclamation projects. County officials meet to discuss fruit trees and grape vines amid unresolved local crime chatter.
United Press report from Brownsville Texas outlines a clash at a Galveston ranch where Trooper Arthur Craft was killed and Sergeants Walsh and Forney wounded. A Mexican officer died. 1500 Mexicans are said to have gathered across the border with an invasion date of September 16. Authorities doubt Carranza's ability to quell the threat.
The Ladies Guild of St Pauls Episcopal Church will meet at Mrs James Gheen's residence on Wednesday September 15 at two o'clock All members are requested to attend.
Paris reports two million shells have been fired across the France Flanders front marking the greatest artillery duel. Allies aviators raided Freiburg Brysgau Frascati and railway hubs Saarburg Sablons Metz Dieuze last week. Sunday brought the most violent cannonading along ruined German works.
Dr J L Silvert once linked to the murder of Miss Nettle Poland reportedly shot himself in his Georgetown West Virginia office this morning. The missing body of the girl was located in a car on a deserted road while Mrs Diana Morgan Hill and Madame Henriette Haye had left for San Francisco aboard No 1 yesterday for a ten day exposition visit.
In San Francisco on Sept 13 Abell Lorenza was shot and killed while Patrick O'Donnell, a passerby, was wounded in a crowded street by Trinidad Gonzales who claimed Lorenza threatened him. The two men had been sailors on an Alaskan fishing boat and were enemies. Lorenza left a note saying he was leaving forever. Police believe Lorenza may have killed himself after his action or confronted by Gonzales.
Petrograd denies cabinet resignations as false reports circulate. Officials deny upheaval while the czar meets with the premier at army headquarters. Local incidents include two drunkenness cases, a violinist and a jockey amid broader arrest notes. Senator Dougines returns to Fallon home.
Washington reports that Lansing and Bernstorff will seek to straighten the misunderstanding over the Arabic attack in the coming days. No adjustment occurred at the afternoon conference, and while one theory suggests arbitration may be involved, the key fact remains that the dispute is unresolved.
Three American soldiers are reported wounded in a battle with Mexicans near Los Indios. The brief item notes no further details. Guests at the rodeo, Mr and Mrs Frank Jeanney of Wells, with Mrs Jeanney’s sister Mrs Phil B Triplett, traveled home by auto. W. D. Ahern is named the new night clerk at the Hotel Mayor, formerly with the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City.
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