Supreme Court upholds Adamson Law as constitutional
The Supreme Court rules the Adamson Act constitutional and valid in all respects, overturning a lower court finding. The decision preserves a working hours limit and wage increases for about 200000 railroad workers, amid divided five to four votes. Justices Pitney and Vandeventer dissented, citing concerns over railroad property depreciation and federal power.
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Germany
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Washington
United States Suprem Court
Min Vandeventer
Pevensie
Pitney
Vandeventer
Converse
Waeoy
Enthusiastic Meeting Promotes Nevada State Highway Plan
A lively Winnemucca gathering drew delegates from Ogden San Francisco and Nevada towns along the Overland Trail to discuss a state highway along the Southern Pacific line. Officials propose using federal funds allocated to Nevada and require a local match overseen by a governor appointed board and an engineer. The group aims to spur road-building statewide with public support and county participation.
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Winnemucca
Ogden
San Francisco
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Thie Mnard
Govenor Boyle
Weber
Robert Hosson
Lika
Mero
Famlia
Dida Cere
Jenow
Oserland
Els Noah
Murat
Niles
Lang
Zeppelin Building to Be Increased in Germany
The Zeppelin works at Friedrichshafen will raise its workforce as Germany maintains construction of Zeppelins. Advertisements in German papers show they seek skilled labor, with mentions of potential engineers and other roles amid continuing government support.
Hem town board backs five percent farm loan rate
Marely Nassage reports the Hem town board supports a five percent interest rate for farm loan banks. In a related note, Dr. Logan operated on John Howe, a young man who suffered severe frostbite after hours in a snow bank. The procedure removed portions of his left foot toes and part of the metatarsal, with artificial transplantation used to aid recovery. Howe is believed to have a chance of recovery.
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No Extra Session Planned Before April 16
Washington reports several members of Congress were advised there will be no extra session due to the submarine incident. The April 16 call will stand for the present.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
William H. Brown Dies in Chicago
John Henderson reports the death of his brother in law Willan J. Brown in Chicago. Mrs Brown and her mother Mrs Henteroon are in New Orleans and depart for Chicago. Brown was about sixty two, a prominent merchant, and his death was sudden and unexpected.
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Menderson Banking Co
Chicago
Willan J. Brown
Henderson
Brown
Henteroon
New Orleans
Peart
Charles Henderon
Darth
Vietile
London Mail Bags Rifled at Sea
The Kin Cunard liner Saxonli reached port this morning with reports that four of the 26 mail bags bound for Washington and the British embassy were tampered with or rifled during the voyage, according to New York dispatches dated March 19.
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London
New York
U S L Ordered To Cut Rates On Sheep
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the Oregon Short Line must reduce freight rates to Los Angeles for sheep from Malheur Idaho and Oregon. The decision aims to standardize charges and avoid discrimination, affecting shipments to western markets.
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Associated Preseiling
Intereinte Commerce Commission
Oreron
Los Angeles
Miah
Idaho
Ore Son
Elkopi Baskets Lose to Wintemilcon in Close Battle
Elkopi humbled 21 to 10 18 by Wintemilcon in a rough game noted as one of the season’s fiercest. The team heads to Reno tonight to face local rivals as Paul Bennett faces a court hearing after a street solicitation case. Brown, former local agency chief, attended a meeting with former ties to the Bouton Pael company.
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Germans Lose More Territory On Western Front
Berlin reports evacuation of territory along a broad French front from Arras to the Alnse rivers. German forces attacked French trenches across multiple segments, advancing in two sections and taking 50 prisoners. Zeppelins raided London again, dropping bombs and returning home.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Arras
Alnse
Verdun
Jarridge Prisoners Up For Trial
In the absteiet court this morning the cases of Ben B. Kuhl Win Mc Graw and Ed Reek came up for ar riignment. The defendants lack counsel and funds so the court appointed defense. They are charged with murdering Fred A Searcey, a stage driver, at Jarridge on December 5. The mil bags were rifled and several thousand dollars taken. Three men were arrested amid disputed evidence. Witnesses named include T L Woadente C FIL Jennings James Walker and others.
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McGraw
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E Chine
Kuhl
Thomas Agee
TL DP. Hale
Beck
Iving
Fred A. Searcey
Jarbage
Ine
T.L. Woadente
Co Fil Jennings
James Walker
Alex Ch Holm
Ed. Kibby
J. J. Keenan
J. A Yewell
W. H. Hudson
Dexter GH Stone
O. W. Rotteroff
J. Harris
G. J, Austin
MH. P. Peacock
Ballard
Donald G. Means
Dr. Dwight
Naturalization Examinations Held in Littleton Area
Examiner Judee Taber conducts naturalization examinations for eleven applicants including James Oxley, Thomas King, Rafael Figueras, John A. Talbot, Ferdinand Schnackenbers, Mario Leppy, Patino Gueti, Thomas Pieveth, Lovie Gily and others in the Littleton Elkotody area near Cleveland and Metropolis.
German Raid Sinks British Destroyer Off Ramsgate
London says German naval raid off Ramsgate last night sank a British destroyer and a merchant vessel. Another British destroyer was badly damaged in the engagement.
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Associated Press
London
Ramsgate
Admiralty
President Accelerates Naval Construction Actions
President Wilson authorizes Secretary Daniels to spend 100100 to speed up battleship construction and purchase auxiliary craft likely submarine chasers, marking a new aggressive step to protect American shipping.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Former Elko Boy Duffy Seeks World Title
Jimmy Duffy once of Elko, now the Oakland bantam, gains fame after beating Frankie Sanders in Portland. Duffy, who has boxed across the northwest, outpointed Sanders and floored him in three rounds, as he battles top rivals and eyes the world championship.
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Oakland Tribune
Elko
Jimmy Duffy
Himy Gold
Himy
Tore
Oakland Bantam
North West
Frankie Sanders
Portland
Duffy
Sanders
New Jersey
Abe Attel
Johnny Conlon
Frantie Burns
Oakland
Joe Rivers
Young Frit
Benny ‘Hayes
Denver
Johnny Rich
Lord Lone Sale
Canada
Billy Ilughes
Mo H
Eddie Miller
San Francisco
Northwest
Billy Nelson
Spokane
Hin
German Prisoners Reclaim Vast Swamp in Schleswig Holstein
Kiel March 19 The Wild Moor swamp near Husum Schleswig Holstein has been drained and transformed into fertile land by war prisoners. Thousands labored to dig ditches and trenches, draining over 100 square miles. Last fall wine was dumped on the land and about forty square miles are sown with wheat, while oats barley beans and fodder crops are planned for cattle feed.
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Husum
Sehleawle- Holstein
Germany
Elks Excursion to Ogden and Salt Lake
Elks excursion on March 30 and 31 with Southern Pacific selling round trip tickets from Elke to Ogden and Salt Lake for 22.25. Return limit ten days. Teheime Limited departs Elke at 5:90 am arriving Ogden at 11:66 am. Regular Pullman cars and modern chair cars available.
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Southern Pacific
Ogden
Salt Lake
Tin Foil Saving by Elks Aids Orphan Education
The Elks order collects tin foil from gum wrappers and small pieces found on streets to sell for education funds for orphans. Thousands of dollars are raised yearly with examples like a San Francisco sale worth 1400 dollars. The effort relies on many members saving and turning in foil to support the cause.
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Elks
Caet
San Francisco
Public service official visits Elko on commission business
W. E. Freudenberger of the public service commission tours Elko inspecting the Elko County Telephone and Telegraph line. Sheriff Harris returns from Quincy on No 10 after pursuing Claude Armstrong, the man charged with passing a worthless check about a year ago.
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W. E. Freudenberger
Public Service Commission
Elko
Elko County
Harris
Quirland
Claude Armstrong
Germany Sinks Three American Vessels in Overt Act
New York and Washington reports say German submarines sank the Vigilancia City of Memphis and the Triinols with no warning. Eighty five American sailors were aboard. fourteen are missing from the Vigilancia. Officials say Germany has committed an overt act and U S warships may be sent to clear submarine lanes.
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New York
Vigilancia
City of Memphis
Triinols
Germany
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Rmany
United States
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