Nevada Legislature Adopts Deputy Educator Cut After Long Session
The Nevada Legislature adjourned at 5 50 PM Friday in what officials call the most expensive session. The ending followed rumors about killing the deputy superintendent of public instruction post and enrollment delays in the general appropriation bill. The Lyon County delegation bill trimmed deputy travel and office expenses, passing in the Assembly 14 to 12 and in the Senate 8 to 7.
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Lyon County
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Revolution in Russia May Decide War Fronts
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Russia's upheaval could shape war efforts though uncertain. A divided army risks a separate peace, while a united front is possible as duma-led forces aim stronger war conduct. No coy ote bounties law ends state payments 1917 1919 with limited backers.
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Russia
Czar
Duma
Chinese Labor Ships Support French War Effort From Tientsin
A British observer in New York notes large waves of Chinese laborers from Tientsin to France to work in munition plants and agriculture. Estimates say 2000 to 3000 per ship, with 1000 plus weekly from Tientsin and Indo China, mostly skilled or semi skilled. Chinese workers adapt quickly to local language and demand, with few instances of coercion. A future trend may be Chinese colonies in France and possibly other European nations.
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France
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United States
White River Ranch Sold to Horton Williams
The Gilliland ranch in White River valley was sold this week by George and Chris Rekas and associates to Wm. Horton and Charles Williams of Railroad valley for 7000 dollars. The new owners plan improvements and describe themselves as enterprising citizens.
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White River Valley
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Chris Rekas
Wm. Horton
Charles Williams
Railroad Valley
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Beginning of Spring and Quarantine Against Pine Blister Rust
March 22 marks the vernal equinox signaling spring as days exceed nights in the northern hemisphere. Governor Boyle imposes a quarantine on pine trees currant and gooseberry plants east of the Mississippi and in Minnesota due to white pine blister rust, with incubation up to twenty years.
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United States
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Gasoline Explosion Injures Sparks Woman at Home
Mrs. J. W. Gilpin of Sparks suffered severe burns when a gasoline explosion and ensuing fire struck her home Saturday afternoon. The blaze destroyed most of the residence leaving her injured.
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