Physical fitness gaps alarm Congress over youth
A Senate panel reviews the Pese Capper physical education bill as leaders warn that 37 percent of U S youths are unfit for service. Experts cite losses in schooling and industry, with costs reaching tens of millions annually, urging mandatory school fitness programs as a health investment.
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Congress
Noten
Ganate
Bere
Congres
United
Leonas
United States
Dille
Dana Coulkina
Washington, D. C
Humboldt Chamber Pushes Large Nevada Irrigation Plan
The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce gained legislative backing for a scheme to flood the Owyhee River to store water for summer irrigation. If successful it could put about 1 000 acres under cultivation by families on 100 acre parcels, aiding Nevada population growth and leveraging civic effort.
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Humboldt Chamber of Commerce
Owyhee
Humboldt Club
Nevada
Humboldt
Carson Appeal
Wilson and Colby to Practice Law
President Wilson announced plans to form Wilson and Colby with Bainbridge Colby to practice international law in New York and Washington. The firm’s first public note highlights Wilson’s limited prior legal experience in Atlanta and prior army of education.
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Wilson and
COLBY
Washington
Wilson
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Wilson & Colby
Wimm
Atlanta
Wilson Vetoes Pordasy Emergency Tariff Bill
President Wilson vetoes the Pordasy emergency tariff bill and forwards his recommendations to Congress. House and Senate votes show insufficient support to override, leaving the tariff issue for the incoming Harding administration.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
Harding
Election results in San Francisco police judge race
In San Francisco on March 1 the complete return from all 1 419 precincts shows Lite T. Jacks and By rain Laserus elected as police judges. The recall of Police Judges Morris Oppenheim and John J. Sullivan occurred in a special election.
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Sem Francisco
Anombat
Lite T. Jacks
Byrain Laserus
Morris Oppenbeim
John J. Sullivan
Moonshine Stills Found in Dug-Out Near Hot Springs
Federal officers raided a dug-out near Hot Springs between Wadsworth and Lovelock and found three operating stills with improvised hot and cold water lines. Freeman of Fernley was arrested and later released on a $2500 bond after arraignment before a United States commissioner. Officers traced Freeman from Reno to the site and recovered fifteen barrels of mash eighteen gallons of corn whiskey and other materials. They also found twenty five gallons of whiskey concealed in sage brush near the site.
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Heno
R. G. Preeman
Hot Springs
Freeman
Ferniey
United States
Reno
Wadsworth
Lovelock
Gasoline tax bill laid on the table in Senate
The 2 percent gasoline tax bill for Nevada was laid on the table in the Senate Tuesday afternoon ending the measure. Protests statewide opposed the extra charge on motor vehicle travel as Nevadans faced the highest gasoline prices in the Union. Several amendments were offered but the majority deemed additional burdens unwise.
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Nevada
Senate
Elko Bond Bill Fails to Clear Assembly Vote
Carson March 3 The Elko city water system bond proposal of 180000 failed to pass in the Assembly with 15 votes against and 20 not voting. Bartlett the only Biko delegation member to vote supported the bill. The measure came from the city council of Biko and was reported without recommendation by the Judiciary committee.
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Carson
Elko
Bartlett
Biko
Judiciary Committee
Constable Nelson fatally wounds suspect in theft arrest
In Winnemucca a constable was badly wounded while arresting a negro bandit suspected of stealing shoes from a railroad car. He killed the assailant with a single shot after being shot in the right lung. The coroner's jury ruled Nelson acted properly in the line of duty and found no fault.
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J. BR. Nelson
Winnemucca
Nelson
Half Holiday Bill Defeated in Assembly
The Assembly defeated the half holiday bill for county offices by a vote of eight to twenty six. Robb of Nye County introduced the measure and spoke in favor. The death of William Easton of Austin Nevada, formerly Lieutenant Governor, was reported as occurring in San Francisco on Monday.
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Carson
Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Robb
Nye County
Tade
William Easton
Austin
Nevada
San Francisco
Besen
Reparations Then and Now A German Burden Compared
The piece contrasts 1871 Franco Prussian indemnity with the proposed postwar German bill. It notes 5,000,000,000 francs in 1871 and a modern 226,000,000,000 gold marks payable over 42 years, adjusting for gold depreciation and per capita wealth. It cites scholars and Paris dispatches arguing the current demand is inequitable despite the war outcome.
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Germany
France
United States
The
New York Tribune
Troy Record
Allied Council
Belgtum
Louis Klotz
Srance
Chamber of Deputies
Anys
New York Times
Belgium
Frenos
Sells Indians Whiskey at Battle Mountain
Interior Department official C R Edison and narcotics agent H Haley assisted Battle Mountain officers in preventing liquor sales to Indians as Fat Jack and another Indian bought wine and white mule from Frank Barbada for 7.56 dollars, with marked money found on Frank on arrest.
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C. R. Edison
Interior Department
H. Haley
Narcotic Department
Battle Mountain
Fat Jack
Frank Barrada
Frank
Corning More Silver Dollars and Mint Operations
Washington reports the United States mint in Philadelphia has begun renewed coinage of silver dollars authorized by the Pittman Act of April 23, 1918. The act allows selling up to 350 million dollars of broken coins and requires purchasing enough silver to replace those coins.
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Washington
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Pittman
Secretary of the Treasury
Building Huge Plant at Sparks Aims Supply for Trains
The icing station at Sparks under construction is one of the coast's largest buildings. The cement plant will hold ice to serve two city car trains at once. Platform work for train accommodation is progressing. Pacifi Fruit Express erects the plant at a cost of $400,000.
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Sparks
Pacifi Fruit Express
Counties Seek Bonds to Improve Lincoln Highway in Nevada
The Falton Standard reports Churchill and Lander counties in Nevada plan to issue $30,000 each in road bonds to upgrade the Lincoln Highway through the state. The project would be matched by federal funds and contributions from the Lincoln Highway Association and Nevada, with a goal to finish the coast-to-coast route under optimal conditions.
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Churchill and
Lander
Lincoln Highway Association
Nevada
Churchill County
Board of Commissioners
Akring
Lincoln Highway Forum
A. F. Bement
G. 5. Hoag
Nevada State Highway Department
United States Government
Austin
Eastgate
Carol Summit
Newpass
Burnt Cabin Summit
Churchill
Federal
Westgate
Newpasa
Newpaas
Oes State Highway Department
Weatgate
Lincoln Highway
W. ©. Durant
General Motors Company
Linsols Highway Association
Worker killed in Royal Baking dough mixer at Ely plant
Early morning accident at the Royal Baking Company plant in Ely killed C. A. Letson. He was found trapped in a large dough mixer before dawn as head baker Alex Sarras arrived and notified authorities. The machine is heavy and powered by a strong motor.
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Royal Baking Company
C. A. Letson
Hel
Thersture
Lennon
Dutine
Alex Sarras
Sarras
Letson
Wilson-Bates
Removal suggested for Virginia City judge in bank receivership case
The Attorney General urged the removal of Frank P. Langan, known for Mary Pickford divorce, from his post as judge of the first judicial district. A joint legislative committee report cites neglect of depositor interests and failure to enforce orders in related actions, and to perform official duties. The report, approved by all committee members, was sent to both Houses and to be read tomorrow morning.
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David
Ward
Half Holiday Idea Opposed in Assembly Bill
The Tonopah Bonanza reports a proposed Assembly bill to make Saturday afternoon a half holiday for state and county officers, viewed as flawed. Critics argue workers in many trades would suffer and question the bill’s origin likely from state officials. The paper urges the measure to be killed.
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Assembly
Tonopah
Death of Champ Clark After 26 Years in House
Champ Clark died in Washington at 2 10 p m aged 70 71 two days before retirement from the House after 26 years service Death followed pleurisy and related age related illnesses He had remained active in House proceedings as Democratic leader until ten days ago when a severe cold developed
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Clark
House
Nevada County Commission to Review County Boundaries
Senate Bill No 97 proposes a three member commission appointed by the Governor to study county changes in Nevada. The Governor may set compensation and a $5,000 appropriation is authorized. The panel must report its findings to the Legislature in 1923. The Lincoln Highway fund of $100,000 is linked to aiding Nevada travel improvements and the General Motors fund expenditure is conditioned on accepting the Ubstal proposition.
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Nevada
Grimm
Clark
Oral Motors Trust
Lincoln Highway Association
General Motors Company
Ubstal
Germany Given Ultimatum on Reparations Monday Decision
London reports the Allies demand Germany accept reparation terms by Monday. Failure to comply could lead to Allied seizure of key industrial centers including the Ruhr. A German delegation headed by Foreign Minister von Stael awaits an answer. A separate French order directs the Mediterranean fleet to Toulon for coaling on a secret mission.
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London
Germany
Gemany
Ruhr
von Stone
Paris
Whalen
Toulon
Teg
Wit
Grand jury censures Nevada officials over enforcement failures
A White Ping County grand jury censured the district attorney for not enforcing the prohibition law. The report says the boom traffic is a disgrace to the region.
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Ping County Grand Jury
Nevada
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