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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
The first airship station on the border will be organized at El Paso Texas to operate balloon companies under Lt Byron Burt. Ten operators of mines face indictments as the Army Air Ships are sent to the Rio Grande frontier with units organized for border defense.
Federal grand jury summoned to probe alleged violations of the Lever Act and antitrust provisions. Reports describe significant strikes in the district and discuss ore discoveries and mining activity including vein discoveries and market reactions.
Witnesses who testified in favor of Jenkins were shot dead in a lurid incident. Reportedly, gunfire erupted after a key meeting as authorities described a tense political struggle over a kidnapping case and diplomatic ties with Mexico. The sequence tied to Jenkins ignited a fatal confrontation with several casualties among the witnesses.
Indianapolis December 4 Action President John Lewis led six gypsum and textile officials of the United Mine Workers of America who surrendered to U S marshals on charges of contempt of court They are accused of violating an injunction by aiding a coal miners strike and resisting the order to refrain from such activity.
Washington December 4. Abandonment of government attempts to control the distribution and sale of sugar was announced today by former General Palmer after the sugar equalization board dissolved December 31. He warned profiteers in sugar risk closer government scrutiny.
In Berlin on December 4 a triumphant homecoming for Field Marshal Mackennen sparked a large crowd. He appeared from the station amid cheers as guards parted, and the decorated officer received a fervent public ovation.
Berlin dispatch reports former German Emperor William II doubtful he will be brought to trial by the Allies or that any outcome will alter Germany's future. The Daily Mail correspondent in Berlin notes mixed expectations as events unfold.
A Home dispatch reports Italian forces will occupy Fiume and adjoining territory per the London treaty. D'Annunzio's volunteers will withdraw from Fiume under the negotiated terms between London and Paris.
A report by expert von Perviea Lowe on the Darme coal mine finds excellent coke quality harder than any west of the region. The study notes higher ash content in deeper veins and cites wartime funding pressures limiting development despite strong local and national interest.
A December 20 letter from Senator Key Pitan in Rochester Minnesota notes Frank K Pittman remains very low with slight hope for recovery. It states Pittman would leave for Washington soon and expects no material change for now while Pittman stays with the family.
In Jefferson City December 4 Governor promised the state will take over and operate the mines by noon if the owners do not return to work. The move aims to end the mining shutdown and restore production.
Paris reports quote Frank Polk head of the U S delegation telling Kurt von Leweller German chief at Versailles that any delay in extending the treaty to Washington should not be interpreted as favorable to Germany.
Oklahoma Governor Robertson canceled plans to send two companies of African American infantry from Columbus NM to guard mine properties. In a message to Major General Dickman, he said the troops would only cause unnecessary conflict and confusion, reflecting seething racial opposition in the state capital.
Washington announces higher enumeration pay by four cents per person counted and thirty cents per farm reported. Director Sam Rogers outlined the new scales as of December 4.
A prolonged rain and snow storm drenched the area with mixed precipitation all day. Up to afternoon, measurable moisture reached about one fourth inch, followed by an overnight coating of wet snow across the ground.
The government took over coal supply nationwide, prohibiting sales by individuals or companies without official authorization. The move covers coal owned by firms and associations, with enforcement beginning tonight.
London reports a sharp drop in Anglian and foreign exchange with the dollar at 12.87, francs at 10.27, and the pound near 93.08 percent of near-record lows. Analysts attribute the decline to England's wartime debt to the United States and remaining cotton exports, with expectations of further rate declines.
Disorders at various places in Italy have sustained revolutionary suspects, according to advice received there. Dee Renn reports on unrest and government response amid rising tensions across cities and regions.
Nevada reports 25 inches of snow in Reno as a major early winter storm shatters December records. Officials note no wind and uniform snowfall, boosting water supply prospects for late summer.
In London December 4 Georges Carpentier of France knocked out Joe Beckett in the final round of a twenty round heavyweight match to claim the European title as Beckett, the English champion, faded after a tense contest.
Frees Wart reports that music writers and composers publishing association plans incorporation within a few weeks. The group aims to establish a publishing concern to issue the works of its members, announced by J Leute MacAyoy of this city.
The British cabinet, per the Daily News, plans to suspend trial by jury for violent crimes in Ireland and substitute a three judge commission. The move signals a major shift in the Irish legal process during the period.
South Dakota becomes the twenty first state to ratify the federal woman suffrage resolution after the Senate approved the measure early today. The ratification completes the state’s action on the pivotal constitutional amendment.
Passenger service on north west and northwest lines from Chicago will be reduced starting Monday as ordered by T Eustis chairmen of the passenger systems. Railroads will apply cuts to east and other routes in coming days to ease congestion.
A fragmented OCR note references anarchists and a forthcoming action or ban. Mentions Foamy Goldman and Alexander Berhrawy and a surrender at Hills Inland with implied immigration context. Poses questions about a department ban and the Inland location with uncertain dates or specifics.
Assprinted in MICAGO, Decs-T. Proctor, re wood fuel director, announced it oy that coal is being ranked to Montana for immediate relief of the fuming in that locality.
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