15 Sep 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
1
Kerensky orders revolutionary troops to march on Mogilev to arrest Korniloff and others involved in the revolt. A late Petrograd report says Korniloff and Lokoutsky, commander of the northern front who refused to command after Korniloff’s deposition, have both been arrested.
Grover state game warden arrived from the eastern part of the state to meet ranchers along the Humboldt River and northern streams. He cites efforts to stop illegal duck shooting and notes elk restocking plans, with four carloads to be received and free transport offered by the Southern Pacific. Local ranchers and firms including the Dangbergs at Minden and Nasalka pledge care for elk as restocking proceeds.
The Senate approved a sweeping war credit measure authorizing eleven billion five hundred thirty million dollars without a roll call or dissenting vote. Described as the largest of its kind in world history, the bill follows passage in the House and marks a major wartime funding effort.
Washington Sept Th Wyn proclamation places the entire sugar industry under the food administration. Production, distribution and importation will be governed by a centralized system to support the war effort.
Portland area shipyard workers along the Willamette and Columbia rivers strike for higher pay. The walkout spans Portland Vancouver Washington St Helens and Astoria Oregon with about two thousand workers involved.
Ausgian crisis solved after all night conferences. new cabinet to be published tomorrow. Russian forces gain on Riga front defeating German troops on the road to Ptkets and occupying Kronberg. officials say Kelzten and Sixseral towns are now in Russian hands.
A Rawhide murder mystery surrounding Mrs Kelly’s death two weeks ago deepens as rumors suggest more facts to uncover. The article notes corruption rumors, investigations led by County Attorney White, and a push to conceal details. Separately the United States Fuel Administration outlines a national coal apportionment plan with state and local committees to regulate retail coal sales and ensure supplies for winter.
Jidee Aver of the district court is confined to a dark room by orders of his physician while treating a laceration of the eye. A prosthetic wheel chair is not mentioned. The public is informed the judge was in pain and required professional aid to remain in office. Tonopah Times
A well known local figure declares the war will end within three months. His assertion reflects confidence in swift peace and contrasts with friends who doubt steady employment beyond short terms. The exchange suggests tension between hopeful rhetoric and practical concerns.
Instructions for properly addressing mail to soldiers in the Regular Army National Guard and National Army. It stresses including the sender address on every letter or parcel and notes that insured or registered items without a return address may not be delivered.
Paris Sept 16 The French forces after a night battle ejected the Germans from most trenches north of Courieres wood Verdun sector an official announcement says Two German surprise attacks north of Prosnes in Champagne were repulsed.
Berlin, Sept 15 British forces attacking the Germans at St Julien were frustrated an official announcement says.
Grand jury adjourned after a partial report on Dave Kunz the Mountain City murder case was rendered attorney E E Caine called away for legal business on his request the jury found the charge against Kunz ignored and no verdict issued
Rumors say Nevada’s indeterminate sentence statute may be challenged in court by a Los Angeles attorney hired with $1,000 raised by inmates at Reno Carron. The plan targets release eligibility after minimum terms, arguing board rules ignore paroles. many prisoners have served minimum terms yet remain imprisoned.
Mexico City dispatch says German minister Von Eckhardt denies all charges from Washington. He states he did not employ the former Swedish Charge dAffaires to relay information to Berlin, and that no communication was sent through Folke Cronholm or in support of Cronholm for any decoration.
A poem by Berton Braley extols the thrill of fighting when one believes right and is driven by heart. It celebrates endurance amid fatigue, the joy of struggle, and the hope that victory crowns effort despite losses.
Ernest Roberts, assistant bustler at Winnemucca Western Pacific roundhouse, died after being struck by a locomotive while riding on the engine side. Found on track near the sand house, his left leg was severed and his right knee crushed. Died at Lovelock after internal injuries and a broken thigh. He would have turned 16 on October 26. Left behind his father Ben Roberts and sister Nora. mother is noted as deceased. Local town regrets his untimely death.
The grand jury will issue a partial report this evening and recess until the foreman calls for a session. Committees will be appointed to investigate the matter before the grand jury, and when ready to report, the foreman will convene the body to receive the reports.
A notice states mail may be delayed or returned as undeliverable unless correctly addressed. A list of cantonments and mobilization camps is posted at the local post office for patrons unsure of the proper addressee.
In Washington on September 1, President Wilson communicated to Senate leaders the aim that the sailors and failure Insurance bill be passed before adjournment.
A quirky note states there will be two holidays in the coming month. One falls on the twelfty Columbus Day and the other on the thirty flat Administración Day.
A British steamship reported hearing a distress call claiming a ship name ending Abby was shelled by a German submarine about sixty five miles east of Nantucket lightship. A second British liner noted a submarine off the western Atlantic as crews watch for U boats near the American coast. The event recalls the U boat 53 sinking five ships near American waters in October 1916.
The young men meet this evening at 7 o'clock in the Grammar School basement to organize an athletic club. All male residents of Elke are invited to attend this meeting.
From Ban Francisco dated Sept 15 Crim mins and Cleree report the wool market to be firm with a tendency to higher prices. A good volume of wool moved with demand focused on medium wool and steady activity across the week.
Washington Sept 15 The Secretary of the Treasury has issued a call for the rendering and publication of official statements of condition in the U S National banks on Sept 11 The action aims to gather bank condition data for public disclosure and regulatory oversight.
Stockholm reports the French minister asks foreign ministers for an explanation of Swedish transmission of German measures. Entente representatives including American British French and Russian ministers met to discuss the situation. The Swedish minister to Great Britain left London for continent on weeks' leave after talks with Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Guidance for all district and local exemption boards was contained in a telegram. Appeals from local boards go to the district board and not to the president or others. Gerald Miller, who enlisted in the navy several days ago, will depart for San Francisco tomorrow night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.