Tariff Bill Introduced To Prevent Unfair Competition
Rep Doremus introduced administration tariff revision aiming to curb unfair foreign competition. A five member president named commission would study conditions at home and abroad and propose tariff readjustments with maximum and minimum rates and classifications. Senate also approved $600000 for Mare Island and Brooklyn navy yard improvements and expansion of naval cadet numbers.
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Brooklyn Navy Yards
State Supreme Court Orders Contempt Show Cause
San Francisco February 9 The state supreme court issues a writ of mandate directing Superior Judge Groethers the city mayor and the board of public works to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt for disregarding an injunction restraining municipal gas cars from using the ferry loop.
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State Supreme Court
Groethers
Board of Public Works
Wilson Declares Candidacy on Indiana Primary Ballot
Secretary Tumulty authorized the filing placing President Wilson as the sole Democratic candidate on Indiana’s March 7 primary ballot. Indiana Dem leaders and Mrs. Tumulty confirmed the move after delays awaiting presidential direction. Advisers expect a formal nomination bid announcement within the month.
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Washington
Tumulty
Wilson
Indiana
Ohio
Miners Conference Opposes Conscription
In Lancaster England on February 9 miners in conference adopted a resolution opposing the spirit of conscription and warned that vigilance will be used to scrutinize any proposed extension of the military service act.
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Lancaster
England
Minere
Flood Toll Rises to Thirty in Arkansas
Memphis Feb 9 Thirty people have died in Arkansas floods as districts in Louisiana and Arkansas show some improvement while other areas remain severe. The Mississippi River continues to rise, worsening conditions in several flood zones.
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Int'l News Service
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Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Indictments and Bail Surrender in San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 9 many defendants named in federal neutrality violation indictments surrendered or arranged bail before U S Marshal Holohan. No warrants have been issued yet and arrests are expected to begin tomorrow. Bail for all cases is expected to be set at ten thousand dollars.
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Int'l News Service
San Francisco
United States
Holohan
Edwin E. Caine Declares Congressional Candidacy
Edwin E. Caine of Elko announces he will run for Congress in the coming election. The longtime lawyer and former Wadsworth high school principal has arranged his affairs to campaign and seeks voter support across Nevada. He is a State University graduate and has been active in politics and education statewide.
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Elko Independent
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Weather forecast signals more unsettled rain
The state forecast predicts unsettled conditions with more rain tonight and Thursday. Weather services indicate continuing showers across the region through the early part of the week.
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Int'l News Service
San Francisco
Trains Run Without Interference Between Nogales and Mazatlan
Consuls report says the first train operated without difficulty for four years between Nogales Artwo da and Mazatlan on January 20. The route, part of the Eapeeine project, shows improved rail service after years of disruptions.
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Int'l Nova
Washington
Nogales
Art Woda
Mazatlan
Senate panel backs Haiti protectorate treaty ratification
Washington February 9 The Senate foreign relations committee unanimously recommended ratifying the treaty establishing a protectorate for Haiti.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Haiti
England Launches Hospital Ship Brittanica
The White Star hospital ship Brittanica of 48 000 tons registers launched this morning in Liverpool. It is described as the largest hospital ship afloat.
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Liverpoor
White Star
Brittanica
Allies Expect Tremendous Blow on Western Front
London reports 600000 troops reinforced the Germans on the western front in recent days. A tremendous offensive is expected daily as allies rush strong reserves to meet the attack.
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London
Captain Courtesy at Bradley Opera House Tonight
Dustin Farnum stars in Captain Courtesy a drama of early California missions released by Bosworth Incorporated at the Bradley Opera House tonight. Farnum portrays the courteous mulatto hero in the title role.
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Bosworth, Incorporated
Bradley Tonight
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Mulaw
Paramount
Pittman bill passes Senate granting Nevada land grant
The Senate approved a bill to grant Nevada 7,000,000 acres of non mineral lands for public schools and the state university. An amendment limits annual sales to 500,000 acres with price set after state board appraisal. An effort to reduce the grant to 4,000,000 acres failed. Minimum price per acre is $1.25.
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Washington
Nevada
State University
Senate
Poindexter
Western Financier Moves Publication to Reno
The Western Financier monthly journal transfers its office to Reno from San Francisco and will print and circulate from Reno. Raymond H. Arnold remains editor and Richard J. Curry becomes business manager, a Reno newspaper veteran.
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Western Financier
San Francisco
Reno
Raymond H. Arnold
Richard J. Curry
Journal
Foreigners Operating Wireless Stations Move Placed by Government
Government to seize all private wireless stations after authentic reports that German and British agents run secret transmitters on both coasts. The order, issued yesterday, follows advices received by the Commerce Department.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Body Of Harkless Found After Fatal Snowstorm
A Montello search party found Joe Harkless nine miles from Montello, two weeks after he vanished while traveling to Harrison Pass to mill property. He froze to death the night he started during a severe storm. He leaves a wife and two children in Salt Lake City. body to be sent there for interment.
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Joe Harkless
Harkless
Harrison Pass
Salt Lake City
French Destroy Zeppelins and Allied Setbacks Reported
Paris claims French aircraft destroyed a Zeppelins crewed by Germans. London reports King George too ill to open Parliament. Berlin confirms German forces storm trench positions near Somme and capture prisoners and five machine guns. French air facility near Priestal destroyed.
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Somme
Priestal
Jury of Women Called in Rich ard Busteed Case
Ten women are among those subpoenaed as jurors for the justice court trial of Richard Busteed next Tuesday. This marks the first time women have been called to serve in this county. The court is expected to see a full female attendance all day Tuesday.
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Germany's Lusitania reply deemed acceptable by U S officials
Washington reports that Germany's latest Lusitania proposal is nearly acceptable to the United States after discussions between Secretary Lansing and President Wilson. Officials say the administration is hopeful and that Berlin will be informed of the U S view as talks with Count von Bernstorff continue. Authorities also state the status remains quo until Berlin confirms full accord.
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Investigation of Brandeis Appointment Sparks Senate Hearing
A judiciary sub committee opened an inquiry into Brandeis' Supreme Court nomination. Iowa Railroad Commissioner chairman Clifford Thorne accused Brandeis of infidelity breach of faith and unprofessional conduct tied to a railroad case before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Brandeis countered that rates harmed railroad prosperity and public welfare.
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Howe Active in Senatorial Fight in Reno Rumors
In Reno, talk centers on A. H. Howe secretary of the Goldfield Consolidated Mines, pushing for the Republican senatorial nomination with strong backing. W. T. Ricketts of the Goldfield Tribune is reported campaigning for Howe after returning from San Francisco, while former Governor Oddie’s candidacy is also anticipated though not confirmed.
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San Francisco
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French Fire On Ship Aboard Canadian Vessel
The Canadian reports the French cruiser Descartes fired five shots at the steamer Canadian, two hits on the pilot house. The Canadian had just arrived from the West Indies and was mistaken for the Descartes or a German raider during the chase.
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Descartes
West, Indies
Women Garment Workers Strike Hits New York
One hundred thousand women garment workers strike in New York with 300,000 more expected soon. Mayor Mitchell to seek settlement between owners and strikers in a heavily policed district. Three women were arrested as a conference between union officers and city officials is planned for tomorrow.
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Ht’l News Service
New York
Mitchell
German Cruiser Roon Reported Captured by British
A Bermuda telegram to the Globe states the German cruiser Roon was captured by the British cruiser Drake after a three hour running fight and taken to Hamilton Bermuda. Two German merchant vessels were captured with the Roon.
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Int'l Newa Service
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Roon
Drake
Hamilton
Bermuda
Globe
Damage case argued in federal court over wool loss
In federal court today the Eureka Land and Stock Company sues Eureka Nevada Railway Company for 22 230 dollars over 312 bags of wool burned at Oaks siding on the Eureka railway. Attorney B F Curler of Elko represents the plaintiff while McNair and Stoker of San Francisco represent the defendants Carson Appeal.
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Eureka-Nevada Railway Company
Oaks Siding
Eureka
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Carson
Mother and Child Take Pasteur Rabies Treatment
Mrs. William Johnson of Wells and her seven year old son traveled to Reno to receive Pasteur rabies treatment after being bitten by two pups that contracted rabies from their dam killed earlier. The pups were initially believed uninfected but later tested positive. heads mailed to the university confirmed rabies.
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William Johnson
Wells
Clover Valdey
Reno
Banker A. V. Sceals Found Dead After Gulf Coast Freeze
Mobile report of a death by freezing notes the body of A. V. Sceals a wealthy banker from Fountanbleu Mississippi discovered after a week missing. The incident marks a rare Gulf Coast freezing fatality.
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