14 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
1
Berlin dispatch says Bulgarian troops pierced the Anglo French line and cut the French from the British forces. An official Serbian statement notes a long French front section fell to the storm with heavy French casualties. Pursuit by the victors continues.
A despatch from San Francisco on December 14 reports alleged German plans to seize Greek ships and disrupt Greek port trade. The article names conspirators tied to German interests and references communications involving officials and agents in California and Greece. It also notes Greece’s order to confiscate all Greek shipping to hinder Allied food and coal disruptions, with protests to follow by Germany.
Fragmented text describes two resolutions by Cor iefrexman Roberts in the Woave Of FD reventatives proposing construction of a public building in Tonopah Nevada. It mentions funding, site choice, ventilation, and completion of the post office and other government offices at an estimated cost. It details committee composition and aims to report back to the House with recommendations.
The work of writing Hietani for Tonovnh's fire protection system will begin today by contractor A. A. Gindhabin. Two tanks of 2 million gallons capacity will be built with a concrete foundation and rock removal. If weather allows, the tanks and system will be connected early in January.
A broad invitation announces a charity fiesta open to all. Tickets cost four dollars with entry good for refreshments, entertainment, games, music, and dancing. Proceeds support the Duke of Charity, with emphasis on inclusivity beyond fraternity members.
A sliver service for tie battleship arrives in Nevada and is placed in the state capital for guarding. It will be exhibited in rooms of the capitol building and then toured to towns statewide before being forwarded to the final destination.
The return of operations at the Lemibertin mine proceeds under the guidance of Vivlon from the Diveriet earths sector. The venture, backed by the Ertension Mining company, emphasizes careful execution and safety as mining resumes in the western Limite region amid ongoing control measures.
A Reno Journal clipping reports a claimed tin mine find from Ratelo Mountiln. It claims significant tin output will establish a major new industry, with production touted as highly valuable and commercially promising. The notice emphasizes enterprise and investment potential, mentioning financiers and local names in promotion.
Fragmented OCR recalls Lorraine as a vast cemetery of war with crude wooden markers. The text links the burial grounds to battles near Nancy, Morbange, and Marné along the Woëvre and Vogage fronts, noting continual influx of casualties through French retreat and marshal struggles.
Jules Smith received a lavish birthday surprise in Tonopah with a ten course dinner. Family friends Mr. and Mrs. Smith and guests Fred A Harmham Harry O King Fred Brown Scott Mullen and W W Booth attended. A sealed box of candles lay beside the cake as gifts and the editor of the Bonanza also celebrated his birthday. Hard to read details but the event was a festive, elaborate gathering.
Washington dispatch reports the American note to France protesting the taking of Germans from the American steamer Coame by a French warship. It seeks release of the Germans and also of the Aumiiane taken from the San Juan off Carolina.
The Republican National Committee chose June 7 1916 for the party convention with the city to be announced later. The date places the GOP gathering a week before the Democratic convention in St Louis and allows sub committees to hear suffrage leaders amid broader platform considerations. Chicago is noted as the secret venue where the convention will begin on June 7.
Vague reports claim a large sum vanished amid chaotic events in Rotterlam. Officials caution that many details remain unclear as investigators review the perplexing incident affecting vast numbers of people.
A turquoise mine in Grand Valley was sold this week to Los Angeles interests, marking years of visual-scale mining. The mine, once praised by the Tiffanys of New York, is highlighted among the region's notable ventures in the Far East market.
Washington reports a near 200 percent rise in defense spending. The War Department outlines fortifications and ordnance for coast defenses, with last year’s outlay at 4.06 million and this year requested at 29.21 million. The plan includes funding for new coast sites and a four year total of 80 million dollars.
Paul Leroy Beaulieu, the French economist, says Europe will not plunge into bankruptcy because of the war. He foresees a strong recovery within ten years, with renewed manufacturing activity after war damage is repaired. He predicts higher tariffs, continued competition, and no universal world collapse, with the war ending by autumn.
Blackie Burke is dead at last. His body was found in his cabin in the cross gulch below town after his death, aged about 55. No relatives have claimed him. Coroner Dunseath will hold an inquest into the affair.
A powerful sandstorm wreaks damage in the northeast corridor as telegraph lines break and trains halt. New York City and surrounding states report stalled service and heavy snow from six to nine inches. Boston and New York passenger trains disrupted.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions casualties and injuries among various forces including Bavarian and Turkish units. It references S.204048 and excludes others, indicating a partial war related notice with limited readable details and names.
One result of H C Brougher’s recent Tonopah visit will be immediate work at the Midway Consolidated mine. Superintendent Douglass will drive down from 1330 level where a massive ledge showed encouraging values, and will cross cut from the 800 level of the new shaft to the south for the year.
Mrs H Brougher of Oakland formerly Tonopah has sent a relief committee a twenty dollar check for distress in Tonopah. The telegraph service notes delay reaching Virginia as a result of the worst flood since the 1888 disaster.
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