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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
A large market rally in New York followed rumors of peace talks ending the war. Reports claimed Germany accepted Russian terms of no annexations and no indemnities while the Reichstag would discuss general peace. Telegraphs from brokers noted a bull move amid speculative headlines.
A chaotic United States and Europe story spread with reports of a bank robbery in Armill where about 4000 dollars were stolen from state bank vaults. The text also covers mass casualties in Chicago police actions and widespread military movements across London Berlin Petrograd and other cities with Bolshevik and anti Bolshevik clashes.
Paris dispatch reports reciprocal bombardments in the Juvincourt region and northern areas, with shelling in Hart Senhewellerkopf and Schoonkole sectors. Allied artillery activity notes subdued operations on December 18 and 19 near Adinkorke and Dhynorkje, plus actions along Vardar and Dolran regions. Washington informs rail traffic shifts for Pacific shipments and prepaid or guaranteed ports, while Cleveland receives a Distinguished Service Order for wartime service and instructional duties.
Washington dispatch reports General Hetching escorted by private Manchester of the engineers. The deceased is identified as the son of Charles Manchester of Port Tradis Ou.
In Knoxville Tennessee Associated Press report, an explosion in a Nemo coal mine killed miners working there. Seventy five men were in the mine when the blast occurred and the cause had not been determined.
A gale causes damage in England with injuries reported and cathedral damage. Separate item notes a U S court sentencing editor Barbas for newspaper articles, plus a historic prison transfer and a sports hall of fame obituary.
Washington reports the investigation into meat packing profits widening to include Chicago stockyards and terminal railways. The Federal Trade Commission plans hearings in New York Boston and Chicago to probe potential combinations tied to cattle markets and packing firms. Officials note subpoenas will be issued and testimony from industry figures will be sought.
An Atlantic port reports the Siberian delegation arriving with army officers aboard. They plan to go directly to Washington to express Siberia's appreciation for U.S. aid and the president's attention to small nations.
Los Angeles December reports state motion picture actor Kerio Campbell was killed and three others injured in a car incident today. The crash occurred when Campbell was crushed under a vehicle, with details limited and other victims requiring medical attention.
Washington December 20 to begin tomorrow the new state commerce committee voted to start an investigation into the shipping board and related operations. Chairman Hurley will be the first witness as the commerce committee prepares for hearings on ship building contracts and private yards supplying vessels for government use.
Washington December 20 The department said it would publish telegrams showing valuations of Luxburg amid Germany Argentina break reports. Officials anticipated disclosures in Buenos Aires and Latin American reaction to possible talks. Cabrera Mexico’s representative and Laisbnite dualetty were noted as observers as the government weighed the food negotiations impact.
Tonopah Ex Co reports shipment of bars to a refinery. Minne company details a week’s crushing output and value, with first half production figures and pricing listed as $2 per unit. The notice references West End Co and mentions an upcoming shipment schedule and advertising in the Daily Gonsase.
In Detroit on December 20 the government wrapped its case against Albert Kaltschmidt and five co defendants on conspiracy charges tied to a bomb plot aimed at factories and armories in the United States and Canada. U S Attorney Louie W McChire argued that Kaltschmidt and his codefendants sought to transport dynamite across several states, while defense witnesses challenged the conspiracy claims and alleged lack of direct ties to any plot.
An Associated Brews dispatch from Chicago on December 20 describes an investigation into sabotage propaganda linked to the LWOW and two Wogsters. Officials say a raid on the Weal headquarters aimed to uncover any LWOW members indicted but not yet captured.
The executive man outrage remains unsolved with no arrests reported. British losses note fourteen merchantmen torpedoed or mined. total tonnage over 1600 tons each, with several ships destroyed in the past week. Russian volunteers offer service to the United States. Senate committee explores liability and constitutional questions.
Lloyd George told the commons submarine sinkings are decreasing while shipbuilding rises. He cited reduced merchant tonnage, rising imports, and blamed missteps for the Rumatan setback. He claimed Germany holds 200000 prisoners and thousands of guns, urged full saturation of captured territories, and noted Russian forces underperformed. British casualties appear lower than German ones.
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