No man can serve two masters in public service
A Washington era commentary recalls a Pennsylvania politician and a British scandal under Prime Minister Asquith. It discusses ministers like Edward Gray resigning over perceived improper influence and warns that public officials must avoid dual loyalties to prevent suspicion. The piece urges accountability for officials and representatives.
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Pennsylvania
Jony Fince
Jobo Ball
Lttle
Edward Gray
Asquith
Will It Stimulate Cattle Raising
The piece argues beef prices may spur cattle raising but questions who would organize such a cooperative effort. It notes farmers seek immediate profits, making unified expansion unlikely, and predicts beef price declines would be slow despite more cattle. It cites a high meat diet base of 95 million as sustaining prices.
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Agricultural Department
Boston Transcript
Barmera
Why Men Fight in Uniforms Across Nations
A reprint discussion argues that mutinous soldiers, when pressed by foes, will unite and fight fiercely. It cites historical examples from the Channel Fleet to Trafalgar and Frederick the Great to show that military discipline shapes fighting will, often regardless of belief. The piece ends noting many men lack virtue.
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Channel
England
Thames
Trafalgar
Frederick
Toletul
Saturday Evening Post
Nevada Politicians Weigh Party Fights Ahead of Primary
Nevada politics swirl around Democratic and Republican fates as Dickerson laces anti Newlands sentiment while Wingfield mobilizes wealth and machine influence. Oddie may seek renomination as Wingfield looms. Republicans debate unifying with Progressives amid muttered factional strife.
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Carson
Nevada
Jone
Inet
Denver
Dickerson
Alao
Newlands
Tasker L. Oddie
South
Porthero
Dickerson Boths
Seaater Newlands
3000 Aliens Arriving Daily at Ellis Island
Immigration figures show a dramatic rise with daily arrivals near 3000. By March 29 Ellis Island recorded about 15000 more arrivals than the same period last year, fueled by returning travelers from Italian war service ships.
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New York
Ellis Island
Met
Pennsylvania
Woathern
Kerosene Carburators Seen as Motor Fuel Breakthrough
Reports from several states describe kerosene carburetors for old and new engines. Arthur Brooke of Kansas City redesigned a unit using exhaust heat to vaporize kerosene, producing gas that enters cylinders. A small amount of gasoline starts the engine, with priming on the dashboard.
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Ray Harroon
Kanana City
Arthur ©. Brooke
Harronn
Brook
Stocking Up the Prison Farm Plan in Nevada
Governor Dldie and Warden Dicker returned to Osrdon from California after seeking blooded cattle for the prison farm. They did not buy cattle but expect to purchase later. The plan aims to stock the farm with high bred milk and beef cattle and later sell offspring to Nevada farmers at affordable prices.
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Dldie
Dickerwon
California
Osrdon
Caraon Appeal
Nevada
Wardee Dickerson
Reno Attorneys Challenge Warrant Over Wage Claim
Will test new wage payment law in Reno Nevada as Assistant District Attorney M B Moore Leroy Pike and R A Gott sue out a writ of habeas corpus challenging the constitutionality of the arrest law they face. Oliver a Rochester man charged nonpayment of 17 weeks wages within five days of discharge. They argue it was a mistake not paid within two days and Gott was away when discharged. They claim the wage issue was used to humiliate one of them.
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Stow
Reno
Firat
Sizth
Merance
Nevada
The
M. B. Moore
Leroy Pike
R. A. Gott
Attornaya
H. F. Oliver
Rochester
Oliver
Tvo
Gott
Mit Wae
Coroner Hoffman’s Cocktail Provokes Courtroom Laughs
A Chicago coroner proposes a quixotic “coroner’s cocktail” involving three chorus girls and three married men soaked in champagne and sped at 75 miles per hour, followed by a cigarette chaser. Judge Done voices openness to female juries, noting twelve women might not fare worse than twelve men in certain cases.
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Hoffman
Chicago
Gurt
Francisco
Waenos County Grand Jury Hears Of Transfers
The Grand Jury was convened to assess alleged transfers despite District Attorney warnings of suspicious character. Investigations indicate possible criminal provocation and that proceeding actions may be dismissed as incidents forgotten in time.
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Waenos County Grand Jury
Ie Anid
Nevada State News Highlights From Elko and Las Vegas
Local items report Elko post office surpassing a $10,090 business mark and an admission for free delivery. Las Vegas teachers seek a $100 monthly raise, with salaries contested and resignations accepted. A Greek worker was killed near Ely by an Austrian attacker. Falls: a Winnemucca ranch tender, Gracian Etcheverry, found dead after a fall. Fallon tensions rise over Indian and Mexican mixing, with proposed Indian police presence. Mint payroll cut and new bullion handling loom July 1. Vice President Calvin Coolidge’s visit hints at Western Pacific rail cooperation. Western Pacific plans major improvements east of Elko. Silver Zone to Wendover line abandonment planned. Sheriff in Keamercade County tightens liquor licensing. 19 protests amid wage-law fight. Nevada tax professor questions merchant asset valuations. editorial notes seek specifics.
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Anastaseia Varsaresos
Ely
Joe Zelich
Las Vegas
Las Veean Valley
Nevada
Carson River
Gracian Etcheverry
First National Bank of Winnemucca
Etcheverry
Fallon
St Osrson
Elko
Calvin le
Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Wella
Elko Free Preas
Saya
Silver Zone
Wendover
Arnold
Utah Construction Company
Sherif Billy Ingalls
Keameraide County
Billy
Treasuries
Profesor Romanzo Adama
Ate University of Nevada
Tax
Bis
Caraon News
Lost Mine Linked to Hawthorne Discovery Tale
Judge Hawthorne, eponym of Hawthorne Nevada, reportedly traced a rich ore vein 30 years ago and removed samples for analysis. He later vanished while seeking the mine, and locals now suspect the ginabar vein near Hawthorne may be the long sought vein.
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Nevada
Judge Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Mineral County
Tom Papper
Throat
Young Miners Strike in Nevada Ore Field
June Raymond Sriffith and George Lund aged 14 and 18 are noted as industrious juvenile miners in Searchlight Nevada. They worked this spring at the Good Hope mine area, following the ore vein along the hanging wall and securing ore as they bounced back from previous losses. Their effort highlights youth involvement in local mining efforts.
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Nev
June Raymond
Sriffith
George Lund
Jeare
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