Opening the Dardanelles Could Open Russian Sea Route
The Sacramento Union notes allied fleet efforts to breach the Dardanelles may unlock a Russian outlet to the sea and reduce the risk of Turkish invasion of Egypt. A successful passage would feed Russia and supply Allies, with strategic impact far beyond Polish battlefields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Russia
Egypt
Germany
Belgium
France
The
Sacramento Union
Europe
Constantinople
Mediterranean
Aegean Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Asia
Turkey
England
Black Sea
Poland
Optimist and Pessimist Prize Definitions Published
The Woman's Home Companion awarded prizes for best definitions of optimist and pessimist. Miss D. McKelvey of Colorado won pessimist for “price of everything and the value of nothing,” while Mrs. L. K. Carter of Pennsylvania won for optimist. Nevada Democrat notes Nevada guests return from San Francisco for state building dedication. locals report graft at the fair, from hotels to vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Companion
D. McKelvey
Colorado
L. K. Carter
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Congress Acts On European War Neutrality
Washington March 4 Congress passes a bill granting the President power to withhold clearance of vessels carrying fuel arms or supplies to any belligerent nation. The measure aims to enforce neutrality in the war involving Britain France and Germany and authorizes use of land and naval forces to enforce the policy with penalties up to ten thousand dollars or two years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
England
France
Germany
Lansing
State Department
Bryan
Wilson
Great Britain
House
Senate
White House
United States
Counties Vote On Local Laws Referendum Plan
Attorney General's Office proposes a new referendum phase to let county electors vote on state laws for their county with 10 percent petition sufficiency, not 20 percent. It traces to Elko County efforts over a Wells High School bonds issue, which reached the Supreme Court twice without success due to lacking enabling laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General's Office
Elko County
Wells
Supreme Court
Discoveries Promise Major Oil and Explosive Advances
Secretary of the Interior Lane announced two landmark discoveries by Dr. Walter F. Rittmann. One boosts gasoline output from petroleum by 200 percent, the other enables production of toluol and benzol for dyes and high explosives. Patents sought to prevent monopoly. government may release the gasoline process to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Rittman
Lane
Standard Oil
Buaresu
Walter F. Rittman
Buresc
Toluol
Bengal
United States
Salt Lake Tribune
Russia
Galicia
Austria
Mr. Bittmen
German crude oil easing wartime shortages
The article notes German crude petroleum could mitigate shortages and avert famine in this product. It recalls how declaring war affected US manufacturers in woolens and cottons unable to obtain dyes from Germany, despite special arrangements allowing Rhine shipments to American firms. The supply has not met demand, and the pinch is felt by manufacturers broadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Rhine
Tanafacturere
Reno Divorces Back? Nevada Move to Restore Six Months
A Salt Lake Herald Reno correspondent reports that a legislative act approved by Governor Boyla may revive Reno as a divorce Mecca. The so called six month residence rule, once celebrated with hotels, stage figures, and notable visitors, faced repeal amid reform pressure and a shifting Reno economy. Referendum actions and recall talk loom as Nevada polishes its public image and courts again revive the contentious six month stay for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Salt Lake Herald
Boyla
Balyon Fage
Osrson City
Jone
Nevada
Reno Divorce Boom and the 1905 Nevada Precedent
The narrative recalls a woman arriving in Reno with accompaniment as she planned a six month residence to sue for divorce, a decree granted by Judge Carter in spring 1905, and Dr. Peder Brognier of San Francisco among others. Through William H. Schnitzer the ease of obtaining Nevada divorces was publicized, Reno becoming the continent’s divorce magnet as South Dakota later raised its residency to a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Reno
Ben F. Carter
Thera Ween
Tillian Gorsy
William Ellis Corey
General Circuiation
South Dakota
Undertaker L D Smith Held Over in Nevada Case
Las Vegas undertaker L D Smith who was arrested after a probe found the body of a stillborn illegitimate child was hidden in bushes after he said it was kept for science. He allegedly staged a mock funeral with an empty casket, and the case now goes to the district court for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Smith
Las Vegas
Camp Over the Limit At Panama Fair
Gardnerville Record Courier reports Sam Davis operated a controversial concession at the 1949 Panama Fair in San Francisco. The opening day spectacle drew criticism as unsuitable for married couples and single women alike, prompting fair managers to curb the exhibit to a more respectable level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Davis
San Francisco
Davis
Gardnerville Record Courier
First Women Undertakers Licensed in Nevada
The Goldfield Tribune reports the first women undertakers in Nevada received licenses after examinations in Goldfield. Named recipients include Mrs. L. D. Smith of Las Vegas and Miss Hazel Gill of Goldfield, alongside licenses awarded to John Smith of Goldfield and Harry Keyser of Elko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield Tribune
Nevada
Goldfield
L. D. Smith
Las Vegas
Hazel Gill
John Smith
Harry Keyser
Elko
County Commissioners Onnerep Allowances for Named Persons
County commissioners note that the following named persons are allowed the specified shares. The document lists each recipient and their respective amounts as authorized by the county.
Stockholders Meeting Notice at P A Houle Furniture Store
Stockholders meet at P A Houle Furniture Store, Keres vada on Saturday March 3 191% at 9 o clock pm for the election of four Trustees for the ensuing year and for the transaction of other business. Location Eureka Nevada March 1 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Houle
Keres
Vada
Sataray
Leslie
Eureka
Nevada
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Estate Case
Notice is hereby given that the Third Judicial District Court of Nevada in Eureka appoints an administrator of the Spencer Haydnlda estate. All creditors must file claims with vouchers with the court clerk within forty days of first publication. Dated Eureka March 3, 1911. Bale, Administrator. P Morgan, Attorney for Administrator. First publication March 3, 1915. Last publication April 3, 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Nevala
Bale
Adwiniserstea
P. Morgan
Aduilnietrator
Excursion 10 Eureka Low Round Trip Rates Announced
Palisade Blackburn and intermediate points offer round trip fares to Eureka from March 15 to 17. Train departs Palisade 8:00 AM arrives Eureka 1:00 PM. return Eureka 10:00 AM to Palisade 4:00 PM. Lobster Club Band hosts annual Grand Ball March 17. big baseball game Bu reka vs Palisade. Tickets non transferable. limited train service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palisade
Blackburn
Points Intermediate
Eureka
Lobster Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eureka Sentinel
Pouliened Evert Saturdat
B. A. Seillman
House of Representatives of
United States of America
Attorney General
Bureau of Mines
Chicago
Sierra Nevades
Rieta
Onnerep
Waney
Willa
Lols
L. Wee Mee
Amlute
Sage
T. BR
Weber
Salar
Hawkins
Bano
Ebert
Peer
Vai Laninghans
Eureka ‘Sentinel
Adi
Iarrlaon
Guekhora Ee
M. Requa
P. H. Hjul
Bae Sal Premium
Fulton
Mere
Willian
Laney
Jumoe White
Marlo
McCuallem
Stockholders’ Meeting
Eureka-Nevada Railway
Bureka Vs
Mediate
W. R. Reywouns
Eureka Opera House
R. A. Bray
Mabel K. Young
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!