13 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson urged the public to donate to relief for three and a half million starving children in central Europe. He announced adopting 20 as his temporary wards and stated that ten dollars given through the European relief council would save one child's life.
The Johnson immigration bill as amended passed the House by 191 to 41. It would prohibit all immigration for a year and now goes to the Senate where leaders predict its defeat.
A draft description outlines a new aircraft designed to carry 15 individuals. The plan notes an ANEW project with a focus on safety and comfort including dining and weaving spaces, with inventor Capeen cited. Details remain provisional as authorities review feasibility and funding.
In Washington the Ways and Means Committee chair Fordney advocated tax reduction. He argued a refunding of government obligations and a plan to meet expansion needs while reducing taxes in the next two years.
Charity ball organized by ELAS to benefit J rights and home repairs. Event set for Wednesday December 16 at the Elke lodge with tickets priced at 2 dollars each. proceeds expected to aid the noble cause.
A Belgrade minister is recalled by Holland following a foreign note and a Dutch government reaction. Officials say the action stems from a foreign statement and tensions between the two governments.
Bee ah John T Kettrick, a central figure in a buzzing fraud scheme, has been indicted for violating state law and trust statutes. Authorities allege he created a scheme to downplay extortion and deceive investors through forged practice rules.
Pasadena expects at least 500000 visitors for the 32nd Tourna ment of Roses on New Year’s Day. The attendance forecast cites rising turnout in prior years and invitations have gone to many notables, including President elect Warren G. Harding.
John J. Girard was struck by three autos on Sumner Street and left prostrate as drivers sped away. He was taken to the state farm hospital after the sequence of hits and a fall to the roadside.
Dec 11 report from The Hague states diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Jugoslavia have broken off.
New records for refined sugar set in New York as Federal Refining cuts price by half cent to BM cents per pound for fine granulated sugar.
New Redford reports wage cuts affecting about 400000 cotton mill workers tied to Lew Headford Cotton Manufacturers association. Reductions range up to 22 percent, effective next week.
Thabure Le Reus, veteran of the keel war with the Canadian army and now a field secretary for the American Legion, will address Tonopah at Eagles hall on important topics. A card party and dance follow with proceeds to aid charitable causes and those affected by recent troubles.
A cryptic stock market style item mentions Tonopah Divide as leader in today’s activity. The report includes scattered figures and odd phrases, noting trades and prices while a nameless observer references the ongoing fluctuation and volume in the session.
In New Kirk a verdict upholds convictions of conspirators amid war era turmoil. The article notes charges, legal maneuvers, and a writ of error tied to the case, with emphasis on the courtroom outcome and the broader national tensions reflected in the proceedings.
A garbled, diary like text surfaces with scattered names and phrases. It hints at a ceremony or event involving a child, references to War, time, and various names such as Jake and Garner, creating a puzzling mosaic of incomplete fragments.
A Washington protest over potential revocation of passports linked to Mexican military policy triggers action from the Department of State. The petition from San Diego officials argues citizenship restrictions and welfare ties raise concerns about border and residency rules impacting Mexican nationals.
Fragmentary text references Constantine and a claim to remain on the throne. Mentions Lucerne and an interview or statements by a person named Renoré. Text appears garbled with unclear dates or places and a possible journey to Athens.
Backamento Tul Dec 18 reports Stephens appeals for contributions to aid famine relief efforts. The message urges public support to address starvation linked to ongoing crisis. Signed appeals emphasize urgency and collective response from the community.
Fragmentary text indicates a league committee approved the creation or adoption of an International Court in Geneva. The report mentions submission and adoption processes but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Dec 1 military control of Danzig by Poland has been recommended to the council of the League of Nations by the military commission as requested by the Polish government.
Readable text shows Illipah Oils as a topic with praise for progress and inspection notes. Mentions engines, refining, and regional activity, with scattered phrases about the oil trade and local industry.
CAPT. ROBINSON DIES IN TURKEY is reported amid unclear text with partial names and terms. The fragment references a military figure and a Turkish location while other words remain unreadable.
Tonopah Editor III travels to San Diego amid unclear notes and various fragments. Reportedly linked to local press circles and a possible climate discussion.
Fires destroyed over 300 buildings in Cork with sporadic outbreaks still burning. A military patrol was ambushed at Cloyne seven miles east of Queenstown. attackers bombed from two houses, two were killed and several wounded, two captured.
Fragmented readable text describes a purchase at Goldfield School for fixtures and related items. Mentions names and places loosely, with garbled phrases about someone named Tomas and a possible sale or transfer of fixtures and assets. The overall coherence is limited by the damaged OCR.
The fragment hints at political maneuvering around Morganthau with references to a potential go between and unnamed parties. The text remains garbled, offering no clear actors, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
Fragmentary notes describe Mahan in hospital and an operation. Other terms reference surgical themes and a Friday timetable, but the legible content is sparse and unclear.
An automibile thief, aged about twenty, was killed in a pursuit with a sheriff's deputy after a stolen car pursuit in rural county. The incident followed a crash near a rural road and a struggle as officers tried to seize the vehicle. The assailant's name and exact location were not immediately released.
San Francisco report details gangster Murphy entering a not guilty plea on charges linked to a November 12 incident. Co-defendants Gabe Boyd, Theo Fite, and Charles Valente faced related charges as the case moved toward trial.
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