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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
1
Rome reports Italian units advancing on Monte Ascione after fierce fighting despite bad conditions. A German food relief critique from London claims German civilians face hardship while producers and the wealthy live well. Paris reports on the sinking of the cruiser Chateau Renault and casualties among its crew.
Federal officers and observers at the Industrial Workers of the World headquarters in Chicago report gathering evidence in connection with an alleged plot to destroy cattle and hogs across the United States. The operation aimed to uncover damaging information during a Monday search.
A December 25 program at 2 10 pm offers a free Xmas show for children. Organizers from T ALR and the Eagles will fund it with proceeds from recent dances. Candies and Christmas treats will be given. no donations needed, and gifts provided. Committee members John Hallahan W J Leary and Jeune Colburn meet today to finalize plans. The event replaces a planned Christmas tree celebration due to time limits with films Mary Pickford The Latte and Patty Arbuckle Rough House.
DETROIT Mich December orders of conspiracy against the payment were given the maximum sentence of four years and a $20000 fine. Mrs Ida Neff was sentenced to three years in the house of correction and fined $15100. Meat's husband and Carl Schmidt and wife were sentenced to two years each and fined $18000. Raltechwidt was charged with launching a military enterprise against Canada.
Trotsky declares in an address to soldiers and workers delegates that if Germany offers an offensive peace the Kaswians will not kneel before the Kaiser. He cites exhaustion and refusal to accept the Kaiser’s terms unless the German people’s victory is assured.
An item from Washington dated December reports an emergency garden committee recipe for mince meat using raisins prunes lemon rind elder and brown sugar. Also notes claim of 500 soldiers on a transport and a separate report that another plotter has been caught.
An enemy alien described as Charles Tig was arrested in New York by federal agents. Officials say he planned to destroy water and munitions facilities, set fire to waterfront areas, and start fires. The suspect claimed Richmond as home and was linked to others in alleged plots. Ottawa reports Canada will enforce import prohibitions on intoxicants after a move by Premier Borden.
Washington reports the head of Savage Arms, maker of the Lewis gun, accusing the War Department of delaying tests and urging a bold, broad minded general director of munitions. He claims 10000 more rifles could have been produced early in the war and criticizes Pershing’s ordnance setup as an outrage.
Federal trade commission inquiry reveals on the same day of investigation that 34408 shares of the Chicago Stockyards company were split into seventeen parts to hide true owners linked to major meat packing interests. Armour & Co. linked to cattle papers in Port Worth and Denver. Forger issue surrounds Queen Liliuokalani will case in Honolulu. Treasury official Pearce urges investors to craft interest payments on wartime bonds.
During November the net earnings of Tone Pah Stallmant Development Co. amounted to $66.22. and the Jim Butler Mining Company were recorded in the monthly financial summary.
In Phoenix on December 22 the Arizona Supreme Court ruled George W. Hunt the rightful governor after contesting the election against Thomas Campbell. The ruling dismisses Campbell’s de facto status and confirms Hunt as governor, with Campbell given 15 days to appeal. The decision settles the tie after prior court declarations and returns Hunt to the governorship.
London report indicates the armed British steamer Stephen Furne was torpedoed in the Irish Channel with the loss of one hundred men and officers. Survivors are not detailed and the incident adds to wartime dangers for merchant and naval steamer routes.
Chief of Police Jack Grant was operated on for appendicitis at the county hospital and is reported to be doing well as a private patient. If no complications arise, he may leave the hospital in ten days.
From London a Proam note reports a sun resistant purple nasturtium variety. Announcer K Rawean claims a hitherto unknown cultivar with mauve brown and green blossoms. The article mentions rowers splashed in color and notes the plant’s distinct bloom amid other varieties.
Washington reports that aside from overcoats and some underwear, stocks are ample for the U S Army. General Sharpe testified that many items are sufficient, yet drafted soldiers face shortages in shoes and overcoats. food supply is adequate. Committees will probe cantonments, contracts, sanitation, and transport in future hearings.
Workmen from Essen save the Krupp ammunition plant in Maaslinn area report the facility has burned for 24 hours. The Krupp firm, Germanys largest munitions producer, employed about 30 000 prewar and up to 70 000 90 000 now. The plant lies 40 miles from the Dutch border and has been raided by Allied aircraft. July dispatches claimed 100 killed and substantial damage.
In Washington on December 22 Hurley of the Shipping Board testified in the senate shipbuilding investigation that Admiral Capps refused to approve co partnership Goethals negotiated when the general manager delayed the staging of constructions by two months due to the dispute.
The telegraphic message from Senator Key Pittman conveyed season’s wishes to Tonopah residents. It said funds would be donated to the Red Cross rather than sending Christmas codes this year and expressed concern for those bearing war burdens while remembering friends abroad. a San Francisco report notes George Toslek, once German mail at Honolulu, pleaded guilty to conspiring to foment revolution in India with a fine of 520,000.
Washington December 22 additional appropriations of 50 million dollars are requested to continue war preparations submitted to Congress. The Navy and other services seek funds to sustain wartime activities and bolster readiness as part of broader defense priorities.
The northern front between the Brenta and Playe rivers remains on hold as Allied and German forces resume defensive posture. German reports claim Austro-German offensives along the Monti Aglone area and Monte Pertlos sectors show preliminary activity, while British and French sectors from St Quentin to the Flemish border see bombardments and minor infantry actions. In Verdun and adjacent sectors artillery activity remains pronounced with varied intensity.
Secretary Baker told a New York farmers delegation he studies a plan to grant spring and fall furloughs from the army for boys training as farm workers so they may return home to aid crop work. Hoover testified before Senate committees assessing the food situation, with Chairman Need saying witnesses would be heard.
Washington reports extensive traffic in letters to Germany and Austria held by customs, many via Swedish intermediaries. Evidence shows organized use of invisible ink and coded phrases. arrests likely as neutrals aided German war prep communications.
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