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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
1
Reports say fighting along the Flanders line 15 resumed with better weather as British, French, and German forces probe strength. Canadians push toward Lens while Austro German troops retreat near the Pruth and Dniester fronts, with air raids and artillery duels continuing.
President took a hands on role in the government price regulation plan. He conferred with Vilas and moved to involve the War and Justice departments. The Wade commission has issued a statement about investigating profit margins in coal iron petroleum and related industries.
A violent early morning affray at a remote railroad station area left two Indigenous men dead after a confrontation at a home. A man named Jimmy Josephus allegedly summoned Quarta to a doorway and shot him. a second shot killed Dan Queep. A white horseman fled the scene with his pistol and ammunition. Police advised to watch for the suspect. motive unknown.
Police cleared the disappearance case after discovering a woman’s body hidden in a cellar. A reward had been offered for information on the missing person, who belonged to a wealthy family. The inquiry continues as authorities seek further clues.
Copenhagen Aug 7 The big question in the German government reshuffle is who will direct foreign policy. Von Kuehlmann or Vice Chancellor Karl Helfferich may lead policy under Mikhaelis who is said to prefer Helfferich as a special adviser. Von Kuehnamm reportedly refuses a lower post in the cabinet.
Representative Jeanette Haukin accused John D. Ryan of Amalgamated Copper of causing labor unrest that halted operations and spurred rioting at Montana mines. She urged a bill to seize and operate metalliferous mines to restore peace and referred it to committee.
A strong earthquake hit the southern North Island near Wellington, causing extensive damage in the Wairarapa district. Reports from Wellington indicate severe destruction and ongoing assessments by authorities.
Kingdon Gould of Lakewood New York railroad official and eldest son of George Jay Gould filed an exemption claim from military duty as a dependent for support He was married on July second and listed his status as of August seventh in New York reports
London reports the admiralty confirms a German submarine attacked a Spanish fishing boat near Balboa in Spanish territorial waters. Two crewmen sustained severe injuries amid the incident.
The British Admiralty announces changes including Vice Adml Sir Rogelyn Wemyes replacing Cecil Burney as first lord and Sir Eric Campbell Geddes moving to control naval operations. Allen Garret An dering becomes deputy and Geddes is tasked with a reorganization viewed by some as a partial reform amid ongoing concerns over Admiralty methods.
An arriving observer from Chicago compares Russia's unrest to the United States, says disturbances are tied to government change, notes Russian women inspiring men to fight, and hopes American women will follow suit when needed.
The Treasury reports total money in circulation in the United States hit a record on August 1 at 3,852,084,465 including gold and silver currency. Per capita circulation stood at 46.53 dollars, up 65.13 in a year, with gold in circulation rising about 686 million and overall treasury figures climbing since the European war began.
Paris reports the official Journal publishes war law granting civil authorities power to requisition food clothing heating and lighting for the population during wartime. The act outlines authority to seize necessary supplies to sustain civilians.
Associated Press report notes seven ships sunk by a German U boat near the Azores, with crews rescued by a French freighter. Vessels include Doris, Wilhelmina Gertrude, Conqueror, and others. captains named Lothe and Evaneon report the submarine was commanded by Lieutenant Rytime.
Chicago activists within the Knights of Columbus urge a ten million dollar war relief fund for soldiers at army camps. Officials note the prior one million dollar drive was oversubscribed and the group will decide how much is needed immediately.
Between three o clock yesterday afternoon and noon today 22 candidates passed before the examination at the courthouse. It is expected two more days will be needed to reach 150 involved in the first call. Many registrants will be examined elsewhere as allowed by regulations and not all will pass through the local medical board.
San Francisco report states T M Baltorkevitch was arrested for shadowing Col. Ternassky chief of staff to General Brusaikoff. Ternay sky carried an 18 O secret mission to the United States. Baltorkevitch confessed to supplying the prisoner of war release to the group.
Newspapers and Vatican observers report Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, has resigned. His retirement is said to enable a new Vatican policy toward Germany and the church's relations in Europe.
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