davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
TWO CONVICTED IN
CHL0RAL ROBBERY

Pat Bond and Sherman Owenszy,
two of the chloral trio. who admin.
istercd knockout drops" to William
Cooper in the robbery OF the Rio
Vista hotel In Sparks month ago.
were convicted Of roberry at Reno.
Judge f. l.. Taber set 1870 o'clock
Monday rs the time for passing sen.
tcncc.
Unless with the advice OF his coun.
sci there is Il change in his plea to
not guilty, II is expected that A. Sny-
der. third member Of the gang. will
not br tried until the fall term.
After a deliberation of fifteen min
utcs, the jury returned It's verdict.
Judge Taber commended Yyster
Withers. counsel for the defense. for
the manner in which he handled the
suit. 1t was his first case. District
Attorney Edward Lunsford represent
cd the state.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
DELAY is DUE TO
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES

In today's issue OF the Wells Her
aid there Is a communication from
Jarbidge, In which the writer critic
szes the county officials and advocates
n division of the county because the
work on the proposed new road into
that camp has been delayed.
Talk of such division is In bad taste
at this time. II there is to be a
division OF the county, we of this end
would prefer to see 1t before we pay
our proportion Of the taxes for this
purpose. The taxes we pay might bet
ter be used to improve the roads in
this end OF the county, which are
sorely in need Of repairs. In the
past few years there has been more
money spent on the roads in the east
and northeast part OF the county In
proportion to the taxes paid than in
any other part. We are now spend
ing at the rate of about $4,000 year
on our roads, and this money is about
evenly distributed.
But contrary to the supposition OF
The Jarbidge writer. the proposed road
is not being held up by the county
officials. 1t Is we'll understood that
the general government expects to
assist with this work and that It is
to be built under the supervision of
government engineers. A couple OF
months ago the county highway board
voted $4,000 for this road. and 1t
understood that the town Of JarbIdge
was to subscribe $4,000. The general
government was to subscribe $4,000
which amount was said to be avail.
able from the forestry department.
This would give $4,000, which amount
lit is estimated will complete the road.
The delay now is with the general gov
ernment, over which our county off,
ciels have no control.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
IRA WOODHOUSE
ON FIRING LINE
Ruby Valley Boy With Fighters
Writes Interesting Letter to
Wells Friend

The following extracts from a let.
ter received by VIM. A Flynn Tues.
day morning will be interesting, as
showing conditions as they are seen
by Nevada boy at the front. The
letter is from Ira Woodhouse, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Woodhouse Of Ar
thur. who is with the American Am
oulance Field Service In France, and
was dated June 25:
81 am sitting on a pile of tiles that
were once the roof of our fort here.
AS the rain of the past week has
slowed things down. there are but
few Blesse to carry. 1 amSsoery that
] could not be at home to enlist, but
you have plenty Of men and they are
at a premium here. Although It is a
splendid work, 1t is not the active ser
vice, and n fellow Is anxious to get
out. am trying, In order that may
enter more active service, to get an
honorable discharge through a lady
Of some influence, who was very kind
to me in Paris.
MANY of those who come here
from America will be fed into the
trenches, for Germany is victor, yet,
and has many men under arms' as
ever and America will have to send
a lot Of men here to win. France is
badly in need of men; nearly all are
gone between the ages Of 20 and 80.
II have had my application accept
ed In the Lafayette Escodrille, as l
told you before. but 1t involves a long
and costly training and small pay.
and I do not think I shall take up my
papers. .
America will have her men before
l can get out OF the service am now
in and cannot afford to recross the
water and take chances of getting In
over there. so l have about decided
TO apply for hydro.aeroplane service
with the Canadians, who are furnish.
ing n lot of aviators, and who are a
jolly bunch. I would have to lose my
American citizenship, but would just
as soon be n Canadian as a French
man, although any man who has noted
the game fight the French have put
up as I have, would gladly aid them.
Yet you cannot live on sentiment, and
the pay of a French aviator is OILY
about $40 month. So / suppose
shall soon be doing my bit for king
and country.
"Was certainly glad to hear that
Nevada has furnished her share OF
men. Some of the boys over here
had been inclined TO think we would
lay down out there. but they are all
right since have told them the news.
"Glad to hear that business Is good
and suppose it will fall off. after the
war is going on for awhile; but it is
sure to be some time before you folks
over there feel the pinch.
81 am having two cigarette lighters
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
RU|MORE Ed THAT
RAILROAD MEN
WILL STRIKE
Two Thusand Switch Employees
At Chicago to Quit
Their Work

CHICAGO, July 27.-Two thousand
switch employees at the Chicago ter.
minals are expected to strike at six
o'clock tomorrow morning, according
to announcement. The railroad Offi.
cials said that the strike would prob,
ably tie up considerable government
transportation and result In the de-
mands Of the men for closed shop. The
men said that the resulted failure of
the railroads to grant changed work
ing conditions was the cause OF the
trouble.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
AUSTRO- GERMAN ATTACK
BREAKS RUSSIAN LINES

by ASSOCIATED PRESS. July 27.
The Austro German thrust into the
disorganized Russian lines has widen.
ed In effect. resulting in the capture
Of Kolomca. on the railroad to Ger
nowitz. The help for the disorganlzed
section Of Russians continues to come
from the RumanIans. They pushed
well up the SuchItcca valley after
breaking through the Russian front
and are consolidating their gains.
Along the British front in Belgium the
artillery continues TO be extremely
active.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
RUSSIAN COUNCIL
SOON To MEETAT
CITY Of MOSCOW
Ultimatum Has Been Sent to
Chief Agitators Including
RoSchal .,

PETROGRAD. July 27.-The ex
treme gravity Of the country's position
impells Kerensky to convoke a ma
tional council at Moscow on July 81
The members of the Duma, prominent
men and representatives Of the Zem'
stvo municipalities, with the labor I'LL,
ions and universities will participate
in the Extraordinary national coun'
Gil" An ultimatim has been sent to
Kronstadt 60 hand over to three OF
the chief BolsheVilki agitators includ,
Ing the notorious Roschal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
CUT THIS OUT AND KEEP FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

Following are directions for knitting
articles for the Red Cross Supply Ser
vice furnished by the Reno chapter:
Knitted Wipes or Sponges
Dexter knitting cotton No. S. three
ply; knitting needles No. 4, amber or
equivalent; cast on 35 stitches; knit
two ribs lover and back Is one rib);
knit one stitch, put thread over needle.
knit next stitch and repeat to end Of
work. Knit the knitted stitch, drop
the thread over needle and repeat
at end of work Knit two rows and re.
peat Instructions until you have ten of
the double rows and ten of the single
large mesh rows and finish.
Wristiets
Cast on So stitches. Knit 2, puri for
IL inches. Sew up. leaving inch space
for thumb inches from top. No 3
bone needles. Gray knitting yarn "
hank.
Sleeveless Jacket
Cast on 80 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2
for inches; knit plain until sweater
measures 25 inches. Knit 28 stitches,
bind of "a stitches for neck; knit 2S
stitches; five rows on each shoulder;
cast on "a stitches; knit plain for
FL inches; purl 2, knit 2 for 4 inches;
sew up sides; leaving inches for arm
holes. No. celluloid needles. Gray
knitting yarn, 2 hanks. Put two rows
single crochet around neck. Put one
row single crochet around armholes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
USES FOR VINEGAR

Vinegar-a teacupful-in warm
bath will stop hiccoughs.
Vinegar, diluted, Will keep meat
fresh in hot, close weather.
Vinegar and water will destroy nits
in children's heads.
Vinegar rubbed on discolored steel
work quickly makes It clean.
Vinegar and bran make an excellent
poultice for all aches, pains and bruis-
es.
Vinegar added to the rInsing water
will revive faded red and pink cotton
fabrics.
Vinegar-a teacupful-in warm
bath, will take away all stiffness after
cycling, etc.
Vinegar, diluted, applied to furniture
befor polishing, ensures brilliant pol.
ish.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
RUSSIA IN NEED OF
STRICT DISCIPLINE

WASHINGTON. July 27.-Thr re-
cent military reverses in Russia have
enormously strengthened the hands
of the government in Peirograd ac-
cording to the dispatch from Ambas.
sador Francis. They have shown the
impossibility of controlling the army
through the soldiers committee and
led to universal demand OF stronger
discipline.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
MAY AGREE ON
FOOD CONTROL
BILL TONIGHT
COnferees Report That Agree
ment Wilt Soon be Reached
On important Bill

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The work
on the food control bill is continued
by! the conferees. some of whom said
that the agreement might be reached
by tonight. Others contented them.
silves with predicting that the agree
ment would be asoon."
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
SOCIALISTS IN
.. RUSSIA CAUSE
t. GREAT UNREST
Government Supresses Troops
After Lively Fighting
In Streets

LONDON, July 27.--Fresh violent
fighting occurred in the streets Of Pc
trograd during the last two days. ac-
cording to Petrograd dispatches to the
Copenhagen Tienda, transmitted to
the exchange telegraph company. The
extreme socialists have organized a
great revolt, says the dispatch, but the
government troops suppressed It after
lively fighting.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
SHIPPING BOARD
REORGANIZATION
NOW COMPLETED
Hurley, Successor of Denman,
Takes Office as. Chairman
Of The Board

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The rcor-
of the shipping board and
the emergency fleet corporation is
completed. Hurley, who succeeded
Denman was elected chairman. The
members Of the board acting as di-
rectors of the fleet corporation also
completed their work and elected Adj
miral Capps as general manager, sue
cccding Coethals.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
ENTENTE TO WITHDRAW
TROOPS FROM GREECE

PARIS, July 27.-The entente power
has decided at conference to with.
draw their troops as soon as possible
from ancient Greece, Thessaly and
Epirus.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
KILLED AHD
SCORES INJURED
Armed Guards Patrol PennSyl-
Vania City Race
Riot

CHESTER. July 27.-With armed
guards patrolling the large area of the
city. quiet was restored after another
outbreak Of race rioting, in which two
were killed and scores injured.
The rIoting broke out again at noon.
A negro was shot and probably IN.
workmen.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
CHINESE TROOPS
RESUME QUARREL
FOR SUPREMACY
Serious Fighting Broken Out in
Vicinity of Chang-Tu it
Is Reported

SHANGHAI. July 27.-The CORE.
spondcnt OF the north China Daily
News reports that the Kwel Chow
and the Yum Nan troops have resumed
their quarrel for the mastery OF the
province OF SEE Chucn, at its capital
Chang-Tu. where serious fighting has
broken out.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
CONTINUED on Page Eour)
GIRL MURDERER is
HANGED AT SUNRISE

SILVER CITY, N. NJ, July 81
Pedro Monies was hanged at sunrise
this morning. for the murder Of his
sixteen year old sweetheart, Refugia
Villanueva, in January, 1916.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
ALLIED POWERS
WILL CONTINUE
THE CONFLICT
Conference Announces That
They Will Fight Till Their
Object is Gained

PARIS. July 27.-Thc allied powers
concluded their conference. after an.
nouncing decision to continue the
war until the object for which they
are fighting is attained. namely, ITO
render impossible the return ur Grim
inal aggression. such rs that where
central powers bear the RESPONSE
bility."
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
BRITISH CAPTURE
BELGIAN TOWN

LONDON, July 27.-The British cap.
tured La Basseville in Belgium last
night, but withdrew in the face Of the
German counter attack In force.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27
SUBMARINE CREW
DESTROYS OWN BOAT

PARIS, July 27.-A German subma-
rlne went ashore Thursday on the
French coast and was destroyed by
the crew.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-07-27

Mr.. and Mira. e. E. Ennor have re.
turned from q Gwo weeks business trip
to Blackfoot, Idaho. the home Of Mr..
Ennor's mother and sisters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
CHINESE CABINET
QUITS At PEkINC
Expect That New Coalition Body win
BE Formed with fIsu Shi Chang
As the Premier.

Picking. Friday, Nov 1.-THE entire
cabinet resigned with Premier Tuan
Chi-Jui today and it is considered
probable that President Feng- kwo-
Chang will accept the designations.
Hsu Shi Chang, former prime minis
ter. is expected to be named premier
to form coalition cabinet, giving
south and central China representa-
ton.
Hsu shi Chang, one Of China's old
est statesmen, was viceroy Of Man
churia under the old monarchy and
prime minister during the administra-
tion Of President Yuan Shi kai. He
resigned at the death OF Yuan and
when Hsun TuRg, the young emperor
was put back on the throne last SUM
mer under projection of General
Chang Hsun. Shi Chang was appoint
ed one Of the guardians Of the en-
peror South China has been serious
~ disaffected since the restoration Of
the republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
KERENSKY ESCAPES after DISASTER
Yankee Casualties During Artillery Battling
Blame Premier
For Being Easy
With A gitators

London, Nov. Nowhere through
out a journey from the Caucasus to
Petrograd did correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph hear word Of sym
pathy for Premier Kerensky. The
educated passengers he met, he says
in dispatch sent from Petrograd on
Monday, were Infatuated at Kerensky's
laxity in permitting the Bolsheviki
agitation and soldiers were indignant
that the premier was unable to main
tain authority and order.
Railway men, the correspondent
adds, said that Kerensky and Lenine
and Hrotzky. the Bolsheviki leaders,
all ought 10 be thrown into the Neva.
For the provisional government no.
where was there a spark of enthus-
iasm, he adds, as il was felt to have
deserved its fate. Everywhere, how
ever. the correspondent found a long
ing for real order and real authority
and for somebody who would save
Russia from trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
w oman IN oils
of Law; Imports
Value too Lou

New York, Nov 17.-Fines aggre,
eating $4,000 were imposed in the fed
eral court here today on Mrs. Whit
ney Warren. wife of wealthy New
York architect and treasurer of the
Secours national fund for the relief
of French women and children, who
pleaded guilty of Underwriting expen-
sive gowns she brought into this
country from Paris.
Judge Manton said he would have
imposed prison penalty on Mrs. War
rem, ''as he made no distinction be-
tween poor and rich" but because of
her fine work for humanity" in war
relief activities and also on account
Of her health and her advanced years,
he would only fine her
The goods she underyaiued consist
ed OF gowns, iewelry, laees and other
personal effects worth more than S.
eco on which she made customs decla-
ration Of only $1.500.
The federal prosecutor said the rea-
son the government was pressing the
case was that it was not her first
ofense, insisting that in 1903 she had
declared at $500 belongings which
were worth $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
WHOLE WHEAT PRICE.

Chicago, Nov. 27.-The Illinois food
administration added whole wheat
-four to its list Of fair prices today.
The retailer should pay the whole
saler % to SO cents for five pound
sack, and the consumer should pay 50
to IS cents.
The fair price for butter advanced &
half cent and for strictly fresh eggs l
cent Refrigerated eggs, however, de-
clined 21a cents The situation in eggs
is due largely to the Illinois law. re-
age eggs to be plainly marked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
CONFER UPON BIG
FOUR WAGE EDICT
Threat of Rail Strike is Still in the
Air - RumOr That Roads VIII
Agree TO Arbitration.

Washington, Nov 1.-THE railroads
attitude on the proposed demands OF
the big four railway brotherhoOds
for increases in wages amounting to
Sl09Q00,000 was the subject Of a con-
ference here today between Judge Will
liam L. Chambers, chairman OF the
United States board Of mediation end
Cancellation, and the national confer
ence committee of the railroads.
In well informed circles it was stat
ed that the railroads will offer TO sub
nit the question to arbitration
Judge Chambers. who came here last
night from Washington. issued a state
ment emphasizing that the brother
hoods had not yet agreed that there
would be no strike, nor had they
agreed to arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
Naval Battle IN
Prospect; Clas1,
of Cruiser Ships

London, Nov. 17--British light
forces today engaged German light
cruisers off Helgoland, the British ad-
miralty announced today. The German
warships retired and the British forces
are now chasing them.
The announcement follows: Brit
ish light forces operating in Helgoland
Blight have been engaged with Ger
man light forces this morning. The
only information we have received
thus far is that our vessels have en-
gagged enemy light cruisers. that the
latter have retired at high speed. and
that our vessels are in pursuit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
FRANCES WAR DRAIN.

washington. Nov. 1.-THE wars
drain on the resources of France is
shown in a list of figures received by
the food administration, Using the
production OF 1918 as basis. the 1917
wheat crop of France is short 1913
ner cent of 176,000. 900 bushels; the po-
tato crop is short 1871 per cent or 1867
600 900 bushels: the sugar beet crop
is short $40 per cent or l4S,0o0.0oO
bushels: the number Of cattle has de-
clined 1875 per cent or 2,4S5.000 head;
the number of sheep has declined 36.6
ner cent. or $685.. 600 head. and the
number of hogs has been lessened 40
per cent or $3.50 head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
WANT new PLAN
IN RUSS CAPITAL
norkmen and Soldiers Discuss Con-
sreSs to Bring About Dream OF
All'SOCialiSt Form Government.

FelFograd, Thursday, Nov. 15.-The
.ofmation of a democratic congress Of
erkmen's and soldiers delegates, TO
salen 1t is proposed that all socialist
sweFnmont shall be responsible, is
Suaer discussion by the railway mems
ualon, the committee on safety, Boil
%sylS leaders and the town duma.
according to the plans outlined the
g,,ualcipal dumas of Petrograd and
sOseow would have a majority repre-
%a'alion on the ground that they are
'uly legally elected bodies.
Other elements 10 be elected to the
,ougress In the order OF their strength
sOuid b the army, feet and peasants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
Second Quarter.
yrRSE AS WITNESS.

indianapolis, Nov l7.-Attorneys
for Dan Shay, former manager OF the
Milwaukee American association base
ball club. on trial here charged with
the murder of Negro waiter in ho-
tel cafe, began calling witnesses for
the defense today. Among the first
was Miss Mary Archibald Of Mount
Carmel, H., a public health nurse
who testified that Shay was sitting
at table in the cafe and the waiter
was bending over him in the form OF
attack when the shot was fired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
DISGRACED UNIFORM:
MET JUST PENALTY

Washington, Nov. 17-An American
soldier Of General Pershing's forces,
found guilty by court martial of the
rape and murder of French woman,
has been executed by firing squad
All details Of this. the first death
penalty imposed since the troops land
ed in Europe, are being Withheld by
the war department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
FAMOUS SCULPTOR rs
DEAD IN FRENCH VILLA

Paris, Nov 17-Auguste Rodin, the
famous sculptor is dead Mr. Rodin
died in his villa at Meudon in the out
skirts Of Paris, after an illness of a
few days.
Had he lived, NJ Rodin would have
been elected a member OF the academy
Of fine arts by almost unanimous vote
q week from today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
MORE COW PRICES.

Washington, Nov II - Anthracite
operators and miners today agreed on
wage increases of approximately 20
per cent, conditioned on an increase in
prices of coal at the mine to cover the
raise and submitted their agreement to
Fuel Administrator Garfield The OPP
orators say they will not grant the in
creases unless the government raises
the price
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-17
TROOPS HOLD
ENEMY BACK;
FIGHT RACES
Both Rasag and Berlin are.
Telling of Captures
Made.

Rome. Nov. 1.-THE German
troops which forced 4 crossing OF
the Piave river at Lens0n are be-
ing pressed back steadily by the
Italians, it is announced officially.
In other seetors nearly l,9u5
prisoners have been taken.
More than 600 prisoners were
taken ut Fagare, on the PiaFe
above zeRson, and 3O0 were cap
tured at Follina, on the northern
mountain front near the upper
piaye.
Two more crossings of the Piave
were effected yesterday by the Ger
mans. At Follina the German troops
were destroyed or captured. At Fa-
care they were driven back to the en-
bankment and their return was him
dered by the Italian artillery.
Storm Monte PrassoIan.
Berlin, Nov. It. via London Aus
ro-German forces invading the north
ern provinces of Italy yesterday
stormed Monte Prassolan, between the
Brenta and Piave rivers, says the Of
fetal statement issued today by the
German general staff Eight hundred
Italians were taken prisoner
More English Progress.
! London, Nov. 17.-Further progress
was made yesterday by the British
troops on the main-ridge in the vicin-
F.! ity OF Passchendaele. ON the Belgian
battle front. the British war Office an
nounced today.
/ The communication follows: a sue
cessful operation was carried out late
! yesterday evening by detachments
/ from the Highland, Berkshire and
Lancashire battalions in the vicinity
of Passchendaele- Further portions oil
1 the enemy's defenses on the main
ridge north of The village. including a
strongly fortified farm, were captured
by US. We also took a number OF pris-
oners.
West Of this locality we have ad-
Fanced our lines slightly at certain
points. The onehy's artillery has
/ again been active throughout the
night. on the battle front. The Ger
man Smelling has been particularly sc.
we're in the Passchendaele sector.
French Repulse Attack.
| Paris, Nov. 17-"There were active
artillery engagements last night north
i Of Courtroom says today's official
communication.
| we repulsed an enemy detachment
which attempted to approach our lines
in this region and inflicted seriou.
! losses on it. Raids on German trenches
southeast Of St. Quentin. in the Cham.
payne east of Tetonsand in the Woevrt
enabled us TO bring back prisoners
including one officer. and war mater
ials. III upper Alsace the artiller,
fighting was rather heavy at Schon,
shalz. Elsewhere the night passed il
quiet.