Progress of the War Across Zeppelins and Eastern Front
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Zeppelins raiding the English coast including Cromer and Yarmouth with limited destruction and a scare involving Prince John. It notes French and English air battles at Dunkirk and Bruges, German submarine actions, and Russian gains against Turkish forces near Sari Kamysh with Turkish corps decimated.
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George
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Belgium
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Durward
Leith
Rotterdam
London
von Tirpitz
Great Britain
the Hague
American Relief Commission
Sari Kamysh
trans-Caucasia
Turko Russian War Highlights and Polish Front Advances
Reported on January 15 battles at Kara-Urgan in Turkish Armenia where Turkish forces were defeated. Czarist troops annihilated the Fifty-seventh Regiment with prisoners taken. 5000 Turks captured, plus 14 cannon and 10,000 cattle. In Poland Russians push toward Warsaw’s vicinity. Buckowina Carpathians pass seized. Austrian force retreats. Western theater sees ongoing siege operations with no decisive changes.
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Armenia
Poland
Warsaw
Vistula
East Prussia
Buckowina
Carpathian Mountains
Hungary
Nevada Press Opinion Against the Short Ballot
The Tonopah Bonanza condemns the short ballot, arguing it concentrates power on the Governor, marginalizes voter choice, clashes with recall laws, and offers few real benefits. The paper urges lawmakers to kill the bill at once to preserve democratic governance.
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Tonopah Bonanza
Nevada editors debate constitutional convention call
The Yerington Times reports Buck of Mina’s Western Nevada Miner prays the Legislature temper winds on tax payers and prune useless commissions. It notes Dickerson of the Nevada Democrat seeks a Constitutional Convention, a stance echoed by the Times for decades to curb state and county expenses.
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John Holman Buck
Western
Nevada
Mina
Dickerson
Nevada Democrat
Nevada Press Association to Meet in Carson City
The Nevada Press Association will hold its annual meeting in Carson City on Monday February 8. Anticipation runs high for a large attendance as members discuss several important matters. Charles Parsons, convicted of grand larceny for stealing a watch and diamond from Frank Hill in Tonopah, was sentenced by Judge Averill to one to three years in the State Penitentiary. Bob Bailey, similarly convicted, received a suspended sentence.
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Nevada Press Association
Carson City
Charles Parsons
Frank Hill
Tonopah
Averill
Bob Bailey
German Fleet Repulsed in North Sea Battle Near England
London reports two German battle units left the North Sea after a clash with Vice Admiral Beatty's British fleet. The cruiser Blucher sank with 885 aboard. 125 were rescued. Germans and British ships exchanged fire as pursuit ended in mine-infested waters. The German flagship Lion was damaged and towed into port.
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Lion
Nevada Goldfield Ore Production and Local Appointments
Nevada mining reports show ore from the Jumbo Extension at Goldfield averaging $80 per ton. Walter Pratt of Goldfield is appointed deputy clerk of the Supreme Court under Hal Michels, formerly a State University Regent. Matt Cooney of Tonopah becomes watchman at the State Hospital for Mental Diseases starting February 1. The Halleck hotel at Fallon burned Sunday, with $10,000 loss. The Churchill County Standard notes the death of 10 year old Thomas Earl Connor from scarlet fever in Fallon, with several cases reported and more expected. Educational leaders in Reno discuss improved normal schools methods at the State University. Nevada Austin to Round Mountain Central pipe delivery plan involves 12,000 tons of water pipe, with teams and trains aiding the 70 mile haul. C F Wittenberg of Tonopah holds the contracting.
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Walter Pratt
Supreme Court
Hal Michels
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Matt Cooney
Tonopah
State Hospital For
Sullivan
Halleck
Samuel McIntyre
Churchill County Standard
Thomas Earl
W. E. Connor
Fallon
John E. Bray
Winfrey
Palmer
Blaisdell
Anderson
Reno
Nevada
Nevada Austin
Round Mountain Central
Battle Mountain
C. F. Wittenberg
Near Tragedy at Valley View Hotel in Tonopah
Dr J A Roberts narrowly escaped a fatal attack by De Grott who hid in his rooms at the Valley View hotel. The victim struck back with a blackjack but was only grazed. The doctor cried for help and bystanders intervened to avert murder. De Grott, a hanger on from the red light district, reportedly had a female accomplice in the deed.
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J. A. Roberts
Tonopah
de Grott
Valley View Hotel
de Groot
Red-Light District
New State Asylum Superintendent to Take Charge February First
Officials announce Dr J J Sullivan newly appointed superintendent of the State asylum will assume duties February 1. Frank Regan named new supervisor has moved his family to Reno. he previously served as sheriff of Ormsby County and later resided in Tonopah before his appointment. Frank Folsom, the remaining assistant, remains in Reno awaiting duties.
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J. J. Sullivan
Frank Regan
Reno
Regan
Ormsby County
Tonopah
Frank Folsom
Nevada Legislature Opens Under Republican Dominance
Sunday caucuses left Republicans in command of both houses with Independents winning key committee posts. Speaker McBride, a capable young legislator, faces early clashes with Fitzgerald of Nye who seeks independent leadership. A nepotism bill passes Senate, aims to curb bias in hiring, while Governor Boyle’s message is read in a quiet joint session.
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Legislariee
Republian Party
McBride
Assembly
Fitzgerald of
Nye
Fitzgerald
Fergu
Babcock
Independents
Boyle
Labor Bills Dominate State Legislature Progress
Labor representatives push bills to clear the slate including an eight hour law for females and Workmen's Compensation. Governor Oddie's stance on divorce and gambling is not in the message, while reformers expect early action on apportionment and Senate leadership. The session opens with harmony and steady committee work as bills move toward the Assembly. Subscribe for the Smorine.
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Assembly
Varias
Inet
Oddie
Borie
Good Mandag
Wille
Totel
Fitzgerald
Nye
Givery
Washoe County
Ormaby
Eureka Nevada Railway Balance January 1 1915
A fragment notes dislarvements for taxes, insurance, and general expenses with a balance as of January 1 1915. The text references the Eureka Nevada Railway, Cran, Secretary, and related financial entries. The readable items imply a secretary’s ledger line item summary from the period.
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Eureke Nevada Railway Company
Cas
Aureka Nevada Railway
Te H, Cran
Applications for grazing permits notice dominates season filings
Applications for grazing permits must be filed in the office at Austin Nevada before March 1 1915. The notice requests information on grazing fees and terms for taking selections, to be furnished upon request. Supervisor Sollinb (SOLLINB) is named in the notice.
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Austin
Nevada
Sollinb
Supervinor
Morris' Blood Purifier and Remedies Catalog
An old time druggist ad offers Morris' Blood Purifier and related tonics each priced at $1, plus Quick Acting Kidney Plasters and Flesh Food for bust development and wrinkles. Morricide Hair Remedy also $1. Endorsements from physicians are claimed with free symptom list on request. Mail orders prepaid to Mor ris Prescription Drugist at N E Cor Turk and Franklin Sts San Francisco phone Franklin 1971.
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N. E. Cor. Turk & Frank- Tin Sts
San Francisco
Telephone Franklin
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Geo Tomwit
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