Progress of the War from the Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune reports major French advances near Soissons around hill No 132 were followed by a German counteroffensive that pushed the French back to the Aisne. Germans claim heavy French losses including thousands of prisoners and guns. Russian and Austro-Hungarian operations quieted, while Turks resist near Seri Kamysh. Reports on the sinking of the German Von Der Tann remain unverified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Joffre
Soissons
von Kluck
Alsace
Paris
Warsaw
East Prussia
Buckowina
Austria-Hungary
Hungary
Seri Kamysh
Trans-Caucasia
Germany
Kiel Canal
Nevada Legislature Opens with Republican Control in Carson City
The Nevada Legislature convened in Carson City with Governor Boyle’s delayed message, and McBride of Elko elected speaker of the Assembly while F. B. Balzar of Mineral became president pro tem of the Senate. Organization proceeded with Republicans in charge, deputies and clerks named, and a calmer start anticipated. The session saw tensions with the Railroad Commission and discussions on gambling, but analysts expect fewer, stronger bills and more efficient work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nevada
Boyle
Mes
Organ
McBride
Elko
O. B. Whitesides
Mineral County
Henry Mack
Douglas
W. H. Austin
Lyon
Allan
Bragg
Washoo
Jake Eggers
F. B. Balzar
Mineral
State Senate
A. L. Haight
White Pine County
Senate
Sullivan
Nevada talks of disincorporation amid city costs
Nevada State News reports Las Vegas discussing disincorporation to curb city government expenses. Tonopah Extension Mining installs a 100000 gallon fire tank costing 10000. Clerk of Nevada Supreme Court Joe Josephs dies in Carson City after months of illness. Hal Michels named to succeed him. Gardnerville records six fingers lost by Joseph Koenig from frostbite. amputation of three fingers on each hand. Ministers meet in Reno. mine operators seek deputy inspectors in Ely Tonopah and at the Rochester camp. power line to Rochester nearing completion. Gardnerville Courier notes W M Williams applies for a U S patent on a manure elevator. working model at Minden blacksmith shop. Tex Rickard and wife in the region after returning from South America. linked to past Goldfield gambling and Jeffries Johnson promoter days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Tonopah
A. A. Codd
Rochester Mines Company
Reno
Lahontan
Rochester
Gardnerville
W.M. Williama
Dangberg Buck
Eye Ranch
U. S
Minden
G. L
Tex) Rickard
South America
Villa Conception
Paraguay
Rickard
Goldfield
Jeffries-Johnson
First School Wagon Yerington Times
In many states and parts of Nevada a central school transport system is growing. The first known local “school wagon” runs between Yerington and Mason, transporting pupils to Yerington High School each morning and returning them after classes.
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Yerington Times
Union
Nevada
Yerington
Mason
Yerington High School
Nevada Governor reads first joint message in state history
Carson City January 19 Governor Boyle personally read Nevada's joint session message before Senate and Assembly. He urges economic reforms and a constitutional amendment for a short ballot to boost efficiency and cut state costs. He endorses nepotism laws and calls for restraining hiring relatives by officials. House and Senate adjourn to honor Spencer Reynolds after reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nevada
Senate and
Assembly
Boyle
McBride
Sullivan
Spencer Reynolds
Eureka County
Suffrage Delayed but Inevitable Says Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune argues that woman suffrage will eventually be achieved, though Congress may delay action. It predicts a slow state-by-state victory, with a national amendment likely after more states are secured, and notes shifts in support including Mann joining suffragists. The piece cautions voters in eastern states may oppose enfranchisement, but insists the fight will continue until equal rights are won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Congress
Washington
Leadler Mann
Philippines
Mann
Nevada Bar Association to Represent at Legislature
At a Reno executive committee meeting the Nevada bar association decided to appoint a representative for the upcoming legislative session. A qualified man will be hired and paid from association funds to review all bills and aid in drafting bill language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Bar Association
Reno
Elko Game Warden Targets Southern Pacific Over Oil Spill
George B. Russell, Elko County game warden, says he will file criminal action against the Southern Pacific Company for permitting oil from its Carlin shops to escape into the Humboldt river. Wining location blanks for sale at the Basrinat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Russell
Elko County
Southern Pacific Company
Carlin
Humboldt River
Nevada Press Comment on State Accountancy Law and Pittman Water Plan
The Nevada Democrat notes Elko County officials ignore the State Accountancy law appointing eight local experts at ten dollars per diem to audit county books. It criticizes lawmakers and Senator Pittman for focusing on land sales to fund University and roads, urging support for underground water development and agricultural growth to boost Nevada’s population and wealth.
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Elko County
Pittman
Senator Pittman
Nevada
Bagnatelle
Nevada's Loyal Friend in Tonopah Bonanza Tribute
The Tonopah Bonanza praises Judge Goodwin, noting his long residence in Nevada and early fame on Comstock papers. Despite reports of feebleness and bedridden days, his intellect remains bright, and his writings are cherished as his finest offerings to Nevada and its people.
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Tonopah Bonanza
Goodwin
Salt Lake
Nevada
Earthquake Loss Sparks Debate On Building Standards
The Salt Lake Tribune notes the Avezzano disaster as a stark contrast to San Francisco. It cites the town’s 13 000 residents and widespread uncemented housing as the cause of massive casualties. The piece urges better seismic safeguards as Italy rebuilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Avezzano
Italy
Salt Lake Tribune
Deserving Of Success By Emma Perry’s Diligent School Ride
Emma Perry a Yerington High School pupil travels eight miles to school each morning and has not missed a day or been tardy despite winter storms. The Yerington Times calls this a record to be proud of and says such effort deserves and will lead to success. Sentinels subscription plea closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Perry
Yerington High School
Yerington Times
American engineer warns Kruppe guns reach 21 miles
An American engineer states Kruppe are developing artillery capable of 21 mile shell throws. He warns that if continued, Germany could whip the rest of Europe without leaving home.
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Kruppe
Germany
Europe
Official list of candidates for Eureka County Assembly race
The document presents the official list of candidates to be voted for at the special election held Tuesday January 26 1915 in Eureka County. It identifies layman Fulton Republican J R McCharles County Clerk and notes the list is certified true and correct by the county clerk and county commissioners with official seal.
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Ree
Layman Fulton
Republican Party
J. R. McCharles
Eurske
Board of County Commissionere
McCharles
Eureka County
Notice of Forfeiture in Gordon mining claims Nevada
William Holder and heirs are notified that two hundred dollars in labor and improvements were spent on Gordon No 1 and Jordan No 2 mining claims on Prospect Mountain in Eureka County Nevada for 1913 and 1914. If the holder does not contribute $100 within 90 days of service, the interest will be forfeited to the subscriber under federal mining law. First published January 23, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holder
Sxsiem
Prospect Mountain
Kureke
Kureke County
Nevada
United States
Davy Mounts
Hureka
Water Notice Notice of Application to Appropriate State Waters
Notice filed by Steve Dagnele on December 21 1914 for permission to appropriate public waters from Indian Springs to irrigate and domestic use. Project uses a ditch with 1.6 cubic feet per second conveying water to surveyed and unsurveyed lands in sections 9 10 15 16 T24 R49 E M D M. State Engineer W M Kearney conducted the filing with publications dated January 23 1915 and last on February 29 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Dagnele
Tonkin, Cranty
Eureka
State of Nevada
Nevada
Neestle
Indian Springs
See
W. M. Kearney
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J. H. Wattson
White Pine
W. A. Austin
Hy Douglas
Washoe
E. A. Warwick
Humboldt
Gertrude Pinson
Ina
Alma McNeeley
Bill
Alice McAndrews
Will Wiley
Lola Miles
Vivian Rickey
A. O. Haight
A. A. Smith
C. Pickett
Ormaby
Amy Trevathan
Lander
Rose Harris
Vera Calhoun
Helen O'Neal
Clark
Allen Bragg
C. M. Way
Churchill
Railroad Commission
Commission
Independenta
Pap
Ely
Basrinat
The
Sentinel
Morris
N. E. Cor. Tork & Franklin Sts
Telephone Franklin
A. R. Wittee, M. D
Kureks
H.C. McEterney
Aaseasur
Buraka County
Neveda
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