07 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
A chaotic dispatch reports a mining man slain on his doorstep in a wave of violence. The piece references national crisis, prohibition, and debates over federal centralization of power, with political figures reacting to civil turmoil and security concerns.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a $20,000 theft with references to suspects and a nearby incident scene. It mentions names like Ty Angeler and Tony, a Fernat locale, and police involvement. The text is unclear but centers on a bank or business theft and subsequent events observed by residents.
A damaged dispatch from Lisbon cites a French gunboat sunk near Funchal after a torpedo strike. The British port rumor claims many crew members killed or injured while coastal defenses shelled nearby facilities amid heavy bombardment.
Reports from London describe the formation of a new coalition government led by David Lloyd George with Bonar Law, aiming to unite factions after the war. The king convened leaders and ministers to form a broad ministry, with Labour sworn in and parliamentary sparks surrounding reconciliation and appointments within the coalition.
New York December 7 dividends on Guggenheim copper stocks were declared with Utah at 250 dollars quarterly plus 1 dollar extra, China 1 60 quarterly with 1 dollar extra, Kay Consolidated 75 cents quarterly plus extra, Nevada Con 60 cents quarterly with 1 dollar extra, and Hutte Superior unchanged at 1 25 quarterly and 5 extra.
Washington December 7 The German new declares the British steamer Arabia sunk November 6 in the Mediterranean was in reality an unarmed transport for troops now considered an auxiliary warship Germany pledges to amend if it is proved the submarine violated U S pledges.
The first national gathering of women opposed to suffrage opened in Washington with speakers Major General Leonard Wood Miss Mabel Boardman and Mrs Arthur M Dodge. Cardinal Gibbons sent a message and Senator Rootins prepared to be read amid talk on the proposed equal suffrage amendment.
A Denver & Rio Grande collision near Price Utah left two dead and six injured. An AP report states a mixed passenger and freight train collided with a freight causing the wreck.
A telegram from Parral reports Howard Gray, an American mining man, killed by Villistas after entering the town. Refugees say Edgar Kock, German vice consul, was ordered executed at Santa Rosalia but escaped. An American named Foster was reportedly harmed and forced to witness his father’s execution near Tor-Troon.
The farm loan board reports over 160000 farmers seeking loans totaling 150000000, about seventeen times the immediate funds from twelve banks. Applications are mainly from the south and west.
The final report of the Democratic National Committee shows receipts of 1,308,348 and disbursements of 1,684,590 filed with the House. Liabilities total 97,000 in claims. 99,000 in audit pending. and 22,000 in loans to be repaid. Also notes a bullion shipment: 98 bars valued at 74,000 shipped by the Tonopal Extension.
Miners in the Tonopah district plan a secret ballot referendum tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to decide on a fifty cent wage advance for an eight hour shift subject to silver price. The dispute stems from a 50 cent raise offered only when silver averages above 70 cents per ounce.
Paris dispatch reports the fall of Bucharest as a setback for Allied unity and a warning to marshal common resources. German currency weakness is noted on the Zurich Bourse while Central Powers expand control in Romania, with four capitals under their grip and heavy fighting near the Danube.
The U S circuit court of appeals upheld East St Louis steel workers right to picket American Steel Foundries, reversing the district court. The ruling states strikes and picketing are lawful when used to secure wages, while noting lawful methods may incidentally affect the employer’s business. Justices Mack Alschuler and Byans authored the decision.
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