06 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1924
Page
1
Premier coordinates action with English envoy as authorities raid suspected Communist centers and expel foreign agitators. Police seize documents and detain ninety suspects amid reports of plots and widespread fear of subversive influence.
The upcoming German election gathers attention as parties mobilize voters and outline foreign and domestic policy plans. Debates and campaigns shape the race ahead of the Stag vote, with opposition groups pressing a petition to challenge current leadership.
President Coolidge signs bill to cover deficiency needs with 126 660 dollars for administration and initial payments under soldiers act. Details imply approval of wartime deficit measures and related funding.
A Stockton woman was killed when her car struck a fallen live electric wire. The vehicle, driven by her son Lyon Moorehead, veered during a return from a phonograph concert.
A derrick toppled onto a boy asleep in a bedroom, killing him. The family, located in a rural setting, reported no other injuries as emergency responders arrived. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
A district in Tonopah advances a mining option worth millions as Clyde VTi announces a plan by Lysios Development to acquire properties in the western Puget area. The move signals possible large scale pumping operations and future corporate formation to exploit ore from the Par West claims and Puget fields.
Campaign financial report details show expenditures and receipts tied to the La Follette-Who? ticket. The document cites a ledger with totals around 221,977 and 210,000 in receipts versus 148,15 in spending, noting unsettled debts and December 2 dates, with committee activity under scrutiny.
Storm moisture expands storage in Nevada as precipitation persists from Reno through southern regions. Persistent snowpack in high mountains increases moisture across the state while forecasts note above average snow cover and potential impacts on water supplies.
A disrupted night aboard the Ok mlibf Wuhe ferryboat sees heavy seas and a lunar deck scene as passengers move helpfully. Calm crew guide travelers as water pours and alarms rise amid the tense staging of an emergency evacuation.
Still threats to U S land offices loom as debates over Williston relocation and funding continue. The House defeats an amendment by Representative Sinclair and schedules further action, with several members absent. A pending vote on related measures could delay next steps in North Dakota project funding.
The council approved a Christmas layoff plan with no opposition. A recess from December 20 to December 30 was granted, enabling staff to take time off as allowed by the policy.
Great Western company president Earl announced plans to raise Lake Alppiger in Plumas County by 45 feet adding storage capacity over 7.3 million acre feet. The project would employ about 2200 workers, generate roughly 5.9 million dollars in payroll annually, and support over 130000 consumers by expanding transmission lines across the state for drought relief and broader power distribution.
Washington Bureau Reno Evening Gazette reports that the $500 appropriation for Spanish Springs remains unsettled. The Senate is expected to press the issue, while Nevada delegates anticipate approval in the House and hope hostile congressmen will back down.
The document outlines sweeping expenditures for road construction with a proposed 90,000,000 Vor budget. It details appropriations, missteps, and losses tied to the project, including failed expenditures, potential future costs, and concerns over financing for road widening and related infrastructure. The text references governance bodies and potential repayments, signaling a contentious funding proposal.
In New York a tentative plan proposes using dirigibles to observe a total solar eclipse on January 24. Phantagraphs or similar instruments would compare data with beacon devices to identify distant effects, with visibility along a strip from Tong Toland to Wintuchet.
Two ferries collided in darkness early in the morning near San Francisco city docks. The Golden West of the Golden Gate Company and the Northwestern Pacific Company’s Eureka steamed together broadside, breaking railings and windows but causing little damage while hundreds of commuters were startled by the incident.
In Bridgeport California December 6 special report the arrest and guilty plea of former Mono County treasurer B H Patterson for misappropriation of funds sparked a countywide political upheaval. George Delary resigned shortly after a few days in office. Ruth Laughlin was named county clerk and Gertrude Smith appointed county treasurer. The grand jury remained in session until midnight Saturday reviewing aspects of the controversy amid sharp public criticism.
Local officials report a legal decision blocks a major water project after a county board meeting. The order reflects strong public opposition and concerns over city water works and supervision. The action pauses construction while authorities review the cited issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss post office clerks wages, tenure, workload, and costs. It references survey results on pay, vacancies, and comparisons to other years, noting wage levels and staffing implications with uncertain phrasing.
Portland dispatch reports highest wool prices in the grease west of Ohio during November sales by the Pacific Co operative Wool Growers Association. Prices ranged up to 58 cents per pound, underscoring steady demand in the western market.
A garbled press fragment references Senator Butler and a silent stance on trade policy. It mentions debates in a chamber, implied actions by officials, and a focus on a political figure in a contentious Washington setting.
Reported claim by Russ claimant to seat in Russia’s throne uses the Duchess in the U S as a front. The giant and court observers note security measures and foreign officials briefing the matter as Paris quarantine spreads worry.
A band of unknown criminals raided a Chicago army warehouse last Sunday, stealing about $600,000 in whiskey and wine. U.S. Marshal Robert B. Levy said investigators questioned over eighty soldiers and workers, with no sign of inside help. Doors were forced and stock seized as federal raids followed a wave of wartime shortages and prohibition era crackdowns.
A bank robbery unfolded at Reno Nac aon Bank with a lone bandit demanding cash using a pistol. He stole about $400, fled along Virginia Street as police, aided by deputy sheriffs, organized a citywide search while witnesses described the suspect and his actions.
A historic burglary attempt at a Mormon tabernacle involved a famed family leader and a plan to rob a nearby bank. The incident ended with the suspected mastermind and accomplices killed by residents during the escape, with the widow of the slain man connected to the case. Details describe a turbulent era, a large sum of money, and a chaotic sequence outside the bank and church.
Admiral Okada and Admiral Gokatht comment on Allied fleet maneuvers. They acknowledge the strategic impact but downplay international politics, viewing the exercises as routine naval drills akin to others worldwide, albeit larger in scale and duration. The discussions reflect cautious yet measured U S and Japanese naval perspectives on the Pacific maneuvers.
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