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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
1
United Press reports John D. Rockefeller Jr. will visit Walsenburg Pueblo and Denver next week to examine miners working and living conditions. Officials expect extensive improvements, though his opinions remain secret.
Allied airmen bombarded the German submarine and military base at Dre Sunday and Monday nights inflicting heavy damage. Reports say the German factory was destroyed.
An important conference is in progress with the allies loan commissioners in New York. It is likely a statement will follow. Attending are Morgan Vanderlip and Thomas Lamont. The meeting is examining the interest question.
Berlin dispatch reports four French aviators were shot down yesterday amid what is described as the greatest aircraft battle and artillery action along the front. The item notes ongoing air combat as forces clash, with confirmation from United Press.
Pittsburgh Sept 23 Hundreds of Westinghouse employees alert to suspected pro German plot to cripple munitions plants. Officers caution workers to remain vigilant as rumors circulate about sabotage attempts and security concerns at factory sites.
Pittsburgh September 23. Twenty thousand Westinghouse employees face a midnight deadline on an ultimatum demanding a twenty percent wage rise and an eight hour workday. The result will determine whether a strike begins tonight or operations continue.
Washington dispatch reports American marines engaged an ambush by Haitian forces. Marines returned fire, killing several Haitiens with no American casualties. The incident occurred as tensions rose during operations in Haiti.
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Caperton saying Haitians fired on a column of fifty marines and soldiers on Tuesday. No casualties are reported.
Bulgaria issued a mobilization decree at midnight calling to the colors twenty seven classes and the Bulgarian reserves. The action, announced by the government on September 23, signals broad conscription measures amid ongoing national needs.
The British steamer Gronigen was mined and one crew member was killed. Mrs Diana Morgan Hill and Madame Henriette Slaye returned from a ten day visit to the fair in San Francisco. Madame Slaye plans to depart for Washington for the winter, while Mrs Hill stays several weeks.
The State Department received varied responses over the Frye matter involving an American ship and contraband. The dispute concerns concessions and pecuniary loss, with suggestions of arbitration at The Hague. Germany’s stance on the Fy treaty and future actions remain uncertain.
Berlin dispatch reports a submarine attack on the Hesperia dismissed as a mining incident or misidentified. It claims the line blamed as floating or submerged suggests possible mine action with no confirmed casualties.
Washington September 23 President Wilson has practically decided to call an extra Senate session on October 18. The agenda will limit discussion to cloture rules governing debate and to the ratification of treaties with South and Central American countries. The session's scope will depend on international developments over the next fortnight.
Abraham Morne, 81, of Tulare California, was arrested at the White House after attempting to tell the president how to end the sins of the world. He claimed to have messages from higher powers.
In a reported vacation plan, Judge E. J. Lober of the Fourth Judicial district will take leave in California at his parents home after overwork. Judge Duck consents to adjourn proceedings with Taber awaiting leave. Taber will travel with his daughter while the two sons remain in school.
Berlin dispatch quotes Premier Radoshiy A Soja Gd asserting that Romania is poised for peace with outside support. He claims liberal factions back cooperation and that Austro-Hungarian involvement remains uncertain amid Balkan tensions.
A fragment bomb damaged the American consulate in Stuttgart on Tuesday. The report states the pore issue were uninjured and no further injuries were reported.
Four inmates conspired with four others to overpower guards and kill them if needed to escape. H. H. Brooks, awaiting forgery trial, exposed the plan and disrupted it. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Harry Pickersgill of Reno were in Elko buying hides and planned to depart for Ely.
Premier Asquith told the British House of Commons that no important cabinet changes were pending and he did not propose to alter the composition of the ministry. The Sept 23 report notes the denial from London.
Washington reports the state department advised Ambassador Dumba that his safe conduct request is a matter for negotiation with Vienna and not to be handled by him directly.
An official communiqué reports batteries blew up several ammunition depots in Champagne last night. French artillery silence enemy bombardments in trenches north and south of Havre with intensive and effective fire. The Germans shelled the Rolincourt sector as heavy fighting continued at Beauvragnex.
Washington reports Consul Frost in Queenstown says the body of Dr Edmund Woods, one of the Americans lost on the Arabic, has been recovered. Interment likely in England.
United Press reports from Vienna that thousands of Bulgarians are joining the mobilization as German reserves answer the Bulgarian summons. In related notes, Pinegar Bros of Garden City Kansas advertises for horses or mares at favorable prices.
London September 5. A survey of British textile districts shows khaki for 200000 men is produced weekly. Two hundred miles of 56 inch khaki are woven and dyed each week in Leeds and Yorkshire. Government contract tailors join mills in turning cloth into uniforms as Manchester supplies thread lining and trimming, Birmingham buttons buckles and metal pieces. The workforce in this industry is a small army in itself.
John Yore and partner known as The Lonesome Kid claim a rich antimony deposit in North Fork mine east of Tuscarora. They shipped three tons of sorted ore at $90 per ton delivered to Elko. Yore, who also found Rip Van Winkle on Lone Mountain sold for $20,000, believes this stake may prove lucrative as antimony prices rise with the European war.
Washington reports the last day of summer marked by a solar event at 4 20 p m The note describes equal daylight and darkness with the sun twelve hours above and twelve below the horizon, reflecting the autumnal transition.
Reported German forces press from the west toward Dvinge and pierce Russian lines, taking 2,121 prisoners as Russians retreat to outer edges under bombardment since Sunday. Bavarian troops also said to have captured several positions west of Valavia.
General Villa evacuates Chihuahua per Carothers confirmation as forces retreat northward. Reports say Villa commanders trains and move out while General Obregon presses pursuit.
United States officials say Eugen von Dumba must stay in America until Austria complies with the recall request. Vienna’s response is awaited before the ambassador’s reported sailing next Tuesday. Once Vienna acts, Dumba will receive safe conduct.
Athens reports that 110000 troops arrived at the Dardanelles early this week to reinforce the Allied forces amid ongoing operations. The dispatch notes the large redeployment as part of the strategic buildup in the region.
An advertisement asserts buyers who shop at credit stores pay for others bills and cannot escape, urging customers to buy at their store where they claim 10 to 30 percent savings. It promises guaranteed merchandise and lists items at regular prices to entice shoppers.
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