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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

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Labor Unrest and Wilson Plan for Mediation Board

Nation watches as President Wilson proposes a national board of mediation with broad powers but no compulsory arbitration to resolve labor disputes. Congress members and labor leaders fear compulsory arbitration, while Samuel Gompers pledges cooperation. Also notes Winston Gregory’s recovery from auto race injuries and railroad officials visiting Western Pacific amid rising traffic and reduced delays.

Washington Woodrow Wilson Sige Shanke National Board of Mediation Congress Om Geree Wnromers Chel Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Wilson Day Mesers WR. Groome W. P CB Mauser American Express I A Stone G. 1 Martin Western Pacific Wo P the & P

Hughes Attacks 8 Hour Law in Findlay Audience

Judge Charles Evans Hughes addressed thousands of farmers and laborers in Findlay Ohio criticizing the Wilson administration and the eight hour law. The speech failed to excite enthusiasm despite recent gains in support.

Hughes Findlay Ohio Charles Evan Hughes Wilson

Rumanians Gain Victory in Passes Over Teuton Hosts

Austro German forces retreated as Romanian troops broke through in the Vulcan and Sedurk passes on the Carpathian front. Berlin reports the battle near the mountain passes lasted four hours and ended with Romanian gains. Detente admissions noted by the War Office.

Teuton Berlin Hiountain Vulcan and Sedurk Erin

Warring in skies strug gle goes on

Paris report describes continued air combat with heavy machine gun fire and damage mid September. Allied air superiority noted as four downed enemy aircraft and advances toward the Somme region mark a significant phase of the campaign. Teutons resist at every step amid Allied offensives.

Paris Teutonic Somme Teutons Mercely Ery Step

President Woodsorow casts ballot in New Jersey primary

President Woodrow Wilson today went to Princeton to cast his ballot in the New Jersey primary election. He was accompanied by his physician secretary and two secret service men.

Shadow Lawn Long, Brinch Woodrow Withen Princeton New Jersey Secret Service

Pope Presses World Peace Appeal From Vatican

Sept 16. Pope Benedict plans a peace address at the upcoming consistory to condemn the European War as futile and announce readiness to resume diplomatic ties with France and Portugal. A letter to Emperor Franz Josef nominates a new papal nuncio to Vienna and personal appeals go to Kaiser Wilhelm and other rulers.

Benedict France Portugal Franz Josef Vienna Kaiser Wilhelm

White Pine County party nominees for state offices

In White Pine County the Democratic slate for state senate is J. T. West and for the assembly Alexander, A. I. Whitehead, and J. A. Donovan. The Republican ticket lists N. A. Chapin for the senate and J. Heamer, Charles D. Gallagher, and H. J. Williams for the assembly.

State Senate White Pine County J.T. West Assembly Alexander A. I. Whitehead J. A. Donovan N. A. Chapin J. Heamer Charles D. Gallagher H. J. Williams

Evtons Admit Big Losses In France In Somme Fight

The General Staff admits losses at Gueudicourt and the Ronchavannes line in the Somme region, with villages Leubonofa Norval and Pregicourt among positions abandoned as the battle rages. A second fragment notes travelers Mrs. W. H. Dempey and daughter Chloe visiting Mrs. Blair in Curtis Nebraska and later headings to Los Angeles.

Berlin Orfield Gueudicourt Ronchavannes Somme Leubonefa Norval Pregicourt W. H. Dempey Chloe Curtis Nebraska Guy M. Blair Me. Harness Elke Los Angeles Clair Elko

National League Baseball Schedule Brief

Baseball standings and games listed for national teams. Nationals play at Brooklyn and New York while Cincinnati hosts, Philadelphia hosts, Boston hosts, and Pittsburgh visits Boston. No American games scheduled for today due to segment issues.

New York Cincinnati Philadelphia

Kaiser Praises Heroes in World War I Battle

Kaiser Wilhelm through the War Office praises heroic troops fighting against combined forces of Russia, France and England. He says Germany faces enemies using the whole world's war industry and resources in a vain attempt to smash the Teutons.

Berlin War Office Kaiser Wilhelm Rossia France England Germany

Roach for County Assessor Named in Republican Card

The Republican nominee Amox J. Roach is urged for Elko County Assessor. A native of Elko County, Roach promises impartial, efficient service, employment of local deputies, and full dedication to the office with no corporate ties or outside favoritism. He cites experience with Southern Pacific and years in Carlin before settling in Elko. The Independent endorses him as capable and trustworthy for the November election.

Amox J. Roach Roach Elka County Electro County Offeer State Tax Commission Roache Elko Ths Place Southern Pacific Company Carlin Eiko Mkés

New York Strike Planned Across Garment and Building Trades

New York unionists announce a near term strike involving 15 000 garment workers and 100 000 building trades in Manhattan and the Bronx with the United Hebrew Trades likely joining. Gov Whitman declines to call a special legislature session, though will meet a legislative committee at 4 PM.

New York City New York Ladies’ Garment Manhattan Bronx United Hebrew Trades Whitman Legislative Committee

Register of Names from Mayer Burke Ledger

A list of individuals and spouses linked to various locations including Reno Mt. Home San Francisco Carson Ogden Salt Lake City and Idaho. Names include Wm Burke J G Watts G L Martin C 8 Rennyan W B Per cival J Zwald John Winter C Smith and many others.

W. Burke Reno J. G. Watts Mt. Home G. L Martin W. P. Ry Rennyan WW. Percival Oak W. Bieroch Rowland John Zwald San Francisco Jas. Byers Hen. Weatherbee Bullion John Winter Whiterock C. Smith Carson W. R. Groom W. Plt T. Maaser American Express Stewart VP. Co Frank Walsh City P. de la Montaiiya J.J. Gardner Sacramento

Motion for New Trial Delays Bomber's Life Sentence

In San Francisco on September 26, Warren K. Billings, convicted dynamiter linked to the July 22 bomb outrage that killed nine and injured fifty, saw his life sentence delayed as his attorney announced new evidence that may prove his innocence.

San Francisco Warren K. Billings Billings

William F Bell of Carlin Dies After Appendicitis

Unmarried 34 year old William F Bell of Carlin died last night at the county hospital after arriving for surgical treatment for appendicitis too late. His weakened condition prevented a surgical operation.

William F. Bell Carlin

Zeppelin Raid Kills Thirty-Six in London Night Attack

London reports a Zeppelin raid last night caused heavy property damage and a high casualty toll. General French announces thirty six killed and twenty five injured as aerial assaults operated from great height.

London French

Villa's remnants flee as Pershing pursues in New Mexico

General Villa leads several hundred men after a defeat near San Andres and is said to be near Rubio with the remnant of his army from the Chihuahua campaign. Generals Carla and Ramos close in, as news from Columbus, New Mexico, reports the pursuit and uncertain outcome. The decedent’s relatives reside near Carlin. he is described as a man of good qualities.

Columbus N. M Francisco Pancho) Villa San Andres Rubio Pershing Villa Chihuahua Carla Ramos Ation Carlin

King Rejects Merciful Aid For Starving Poland

Washington Sept 26 Franz Josef the aged king emperor of Austria Hungary refused to permit American relief work in Poland where thousands starve facing winter without food or clothing The decision arrived as an autographed letter to Secretary of State Robert Lansing and was reported today by officials

Washington Franz Josef Austria-Hungary Poland Robert Lansing

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