Naval battles and strategic stasis mark World War I day
The North Sea clash sinks the Bluecher and harms Derfflinger and Seydlitz while Lion and Tiger suffer damage on the English side. Reports note Viknor lost near Ireland and possible German subs widening patrols. In the east, Turkish moves toward Suez and Russian gains in the Carpathians and East Prussia shape the week’s picture as western fronts stay largely static.
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Germany
von ‘Tirpitz
England
North Sea
Russia
Baltic
Lion
Tiger
Princess Royal
New Zealand
Indomitable
Derfflinger
Seydlitz
Moltke
Bluecher
Seydlits
Kolberg
Botwm
Admiraltty
Viknor
Ireland
Suez Canal
Seri Kamysh
Persia
Carpathian Mountains
East Prussia
Buk
East Premia
War News From Front North of Aisne and Baltic Alerts
Reports indicate French positions around Soissons hold few strongpoints north of the Aisne while Germans pressure Alsace and near St Mihiel. English and Turkish forces clash 30 miles east of Suez. air recon indicates Turkish strength and bombing opportunities. Dun kirk attacked by Germans at night aiming to hit English supply depots. bombs report says none hit. Zeppelin destroyed after Libau raid. Ostend and Zeebrugge raids continue. German fighters drive three English aircraft to sea.
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Soissons
Aisne
Alsace
St. Mihiel
Suez Canal
Dunkirk
London
Libau
Baltic
Ostend
Zeebrugge
University Fight Tension Over Nevada Divorce Law
NEVADA PRESS COMMENT argues the University of Nevada should oppose any restored six months' divorce law. It warns Washoe County may open the state to out of state divorce seekers, risking state aid and Patronage. The piece condemns the Reno area and calls for safeguarding the university from perceived contamination.
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University of Nevada
Washoe County
Nevada
Reno
Sheep Commission Reports Nevada Flock Totals for 1914
The State Sheep Commission releases its annual report for the year ending November 30, 1914. Elko, Humboldt, and Washoe lead in sheep numbers with about 300,000, 175,000, and 153,000 respectively, totaling 901,990 sheep statewide. Dips were recorded for 11,322 exposed sheep, 34,564 infected sheep dipped twice, and 15,571 bucks dipped. expenses were 11,293 with a year-end balance of 10,987. The report notes near elimination of scab statewide, but eastern breeding bucks suffer hip and leg ulcers.
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State
Elko
Humboldt
Washoe
Banner
Nevada
Reno Grants 50 Year Hot Water Franchise
The Reno city council granted a 50 year franchise to the Steamboat Springs Mining and Development Company to lay hot water mains under city streets. The deal allows city purchase after 10 years, 2 percent net income due to Reno after operations start, with operations within one year and water delivery within two years of the grant.
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Reno
Steamboat Springs Mining and Development Company
Transcontinental Bell Line Opens Narrowly in New York Greeting
The Bell Telephone Company inaugurated its San Francisco to New York line last Monday. The first message sent over the wire came from San Francisco Mayor James Ro s Jr to New York Mayor John P. Mitchell, inviting participation in the Panama Pacific Exposition.
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New York
Franco
Bell Telephone Company
San Francisco
Sane
James Ros |, Jr
John P. Mitchell
Legislative Proceedings in Carson City on Tax Commission Debates
Informal Senate discussion touched repeal of the Tax Commission the motive for delay and merits of the bill. Gault attacked the commission as unjust and unconstitutional, while a new bill to satisfy both sides was framed. Senate approved an eight hour day for women with amendments. other measures on gift enterprises, publicity commission repeal, and legislative attaches list advanced or defeated.
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Carson City
Tax Commission
Commission
Senate
Harrington
Carpenter
Gault
Washoe
Christ
Scanlan
Elliot
Arnold
Kenney
Bradshaw
Elliott
Fernald
Heeson
Keddie
Kendall, Lee
Lemaire
Stickney
Thatcher
Assembly
Commission of Agriculture, Industry and Irrigation
Publicity Commission
Heidtmann
Senate bill passes in assembly amid long forenoon debate
A Senate bill imposing semi monthly pay days cleared the assembly after a lengthy forenoon and afternoon discussion with many speakers opposing it. A joint resolution by Steele of Lyon urging a constitutional convention died on the table, not referred to a committee.
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the _sembly
Steele
Lyon
Nevada News Highlights From Fallon to Tonopah Crisscross
Fallon and Churchill County students walked 60 miles in 14 hours from Wonder to Fallon. Esmeralda County women denounced the eight hour bill. Odd Fellows initiations occurred in Elko. Tonopah pilots jitneys at 25 cents. Goldfield resident Frank Pianna believed dead between Goldfield and Silver Peak. California moves to create a state tax agency after abolishing the Board of Equalization. Winnemucca railroad funds pledged in Chicago. Ed Ryan named for Senate confirmation as Carson Mint superintendent. Nye County Sheriff sold the Simmerone Fraction claim to Walter Trent of Reno. Labor unions near Tonopah pass eight hour law support. Judge Taber ruled gift enterprise law unconstitutional, Harry Stofer freed. Reno to San Francisco exhibit shipment for Nevada mining. Senate bill to cut Attorney General salary as Mineral Land Commissioner passes 12-10. Churchill County’s Charles Wightman killed in auto accident, L L Downs injured near Derby. Ray Goodwin of Las Vegas undergoes leg operation after fire injury. Tonopah arrests include opium and morphine fiends sent to asylum. Former state official Wells Drury noted in Nevada and San Francisco press roles.
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Fallon Grammar School
Churchill County High School
Wonder
Fallon
Esmeralda County
Deeth
Carlin
Elko
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Tonopah
Bonanza
Frank Pianna
Goldfield
Silver Peak
California
State Board of Equalization
Nevada
Humboldt Star
Boise
Idaho
Winnemucca Northern
Chicago
Ed Ryan
Pittman
Senate
Carson Mint
Simmerone
Nye County
Tonopah Bank
Walter Trent
Reno
Charles Wightman
Churchill County
L. L. Downs
Derby
Ray Goodwin
Las Vegas
Lincoln Highway traffic study at Ely estimates impact
Ely records show 422 cars used the Lincoln Highway through the town between March and November of last year. The impact to Ely is valued at about $10,000, with July the peak month when 45 cars passed. Each stopping car is worth about $25 to the town, according to the chamber secretary.
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Ely
Lincoln Highway
Immigration Bill Vetoed By President Wilson
President Wilson vetoed the immigration bill citing disapproval of literacy tests and other restrictive admission conditions while noting the measure was otherwise well conceived. He said he would abide by the people’s verdict once rendered and urged party platforms to declare their stance on the policy.
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Wilson
Congress
Annual statements due for foreign firms in Nevada
Foreign corporations doing business in Nevada must publish last year’s business statement this March. Publishing period varies by newspaper type: daily one week, semi weekly or tri weekly two weeks, weekly four weeks. The requirement is set by Section 1 of the applicable law effective 1914.
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Nevada
Reno Gazette Under New Management Ends Ricketts Era
W L Ricketts, editor and manager since November 1918, issues a statement announcing retirement from the Reno Evening Gazette. The paper will pass to the control of Mrs Nixon in the Nixon estate distribution, with S T Cannon now directing the Gazette at her request.
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Reno Gazette
W. L. Ricketts
Reno Evening Gazette
Senator Nixon
Nixon
S. T. Cannon
Gazette
Nevada easy divorce bill clears Assembly in Carson
Reno returns to the spotlight as the Assembly passes the six month residence divorce law by 42 to 10. The measure, already expected to pass the Senate, drew crowds of supporters to Carson on special trains, making Wednesday a gala day for divorce fans.
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Reno
Nevada
Senate
Carson
Esay
Ford Cited as Only Car In Bible In Exchange Letter
A California man writes to the Ford Motor Company praising Ford as the only car named in scripture citing Isaiah. He claims the Ford can "go up into Heaven on high" and asks what other car could do that, in a letter printed for readers.
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Ford
California
Ford Company
Nevada Senate OKs Race Track Bill With Pari Mutuel
The Nevada Senate approved a race track bill permitting racing and pari mutuel betting by a 14 to 8 vote with all members voting. It now goes to the Assembly where passage is anticipated. A town function featured Miss Daisy Devoe at the piano performing Mendelssohn’s wedding march.
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Nevada
Senate
Assembly
Daisy Devoe
Mendel & Son
Governor renews tax commission seats for Calburn and Fletcher
Governor Boyle renewed the commissions of Charlies H. Calburn and F N Fletcher as members of the State Tax Commission. Both officials retain their posts and continue oversight of state tax policy.
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Charlies H. Calburn
F. N. Fletcher
State Tax Commission
Boyle
Meeting Notice from 1010 Oxonman Indigent Per Room
Fragmentary OCR shows a meeting notice dated February 1, 1010 at Oxonman. It mentions a specified sum of money per room for indigent relief and a speech or action to be taken. The readable details are limited and the rest is unclear.
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Taber
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Stofer
J.C. Jones
J. H. Price
Fred Lambert
George Bryant
Wells Drury
Virginia City Enterprise
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Chamber of Commerce
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A. F. N. Hawkins
W. Hl. Resell
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J. F. OM
H. G. Bremenkampf
Poling Place
George E. Cox
Jobo Alles
Alfred Anderson
Thomas Eccles
John Andreasi
W. K. Taylor
Ruby Hill
Beowawe
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Patiende
Eediganth
So Wing
Otis Faltoe
P. Lani
G. B. Mi
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Mra
William Quick
M. Baltano
Betty
E. Moona
Tramdnd Mining Company
Utah
Salt Laks City
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Novada
Salt Lake Cty
J. H. Woodmansee, Sery
Third Judicial District Court
State of
Eureks
Miles McKinnon
Bursks
Ida McKinnon
Burska Nevada Railway Company
Romina
Bureka Nevada Railway CO
L. H. Otan
Will Croskisense
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