24 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
1
A dispatch from London notes efforts toward a peaceful settlement in Ukraine amid alleged Bolshevik propaganda spread. The report cites movements by German and Russian factions, prisoner transfers, and negotiations affecting the revolutionary government and a potential settlement with outside powers.
Buenos Aires on December 24 reports tense scenes as patrols and mounted troops deter anti German rioting seen among Christmas shoppers. Demonstrations were planned after reports of a monthly payment to Count Von Luxburg, with crowds dispersing as troops intervened.
Arrangements for tomorrow at the Butler theater call for 600 children admitted free for a program featuring The Pen Era Man Mary Mokfont and Patty Arbuckle. The event starts at 1 30 pm with candy and fruit distributed and each child receiving a meal.
Local report notes a notable increase in Nye County subscription drive results. Officials call the response gratifying as more residents pledge and then renew amid holiday announcements.
An article in the Mori Me paper Prairy credits CB Redroan, Las Vegas and Tonopah railroad traffic manager, and T Her kernon travel agent of the Southern Pacific for easing a fuel famine. It notes Borgerson helped bring in twelve carloads of coal, with Redman securing them from Salt Lake City after a week of effort. The Las Vegas and Tonopah line has already delivered forty loads of coal this season to Tonopah.
Rear Admiral A Fiske and Aero Club of America president Allan Haley discuss a long planned air drive against Germany. They insist air power can supplement sea warfare with torpedo planes and air bombs, stressing naval strength and the need for strategic reserves.
London dispatch reports final figures for the seventh German war loan as the Swabian army stalls on the western front. The Reich plans 12,625,660,200 marks in new issues while insisting it will not jeopardize trade with Switzerland, reflecting wartime economic aims amid tactical pauses.
In France American airmen will find thousands of trained mechanics awaiting repair and care for their planes. Arrangements cover winter training in England and new schools in the United States for awaiting aviators.
Washington reports Trotsky accuses American officials and Red Cross aid of aiding General Kal edines in Russia. He demands clarification from Ambassador Francis and warns of revolutionary action against U S representatives. The controversy follows Koljishnikoff arrest and cross border relief moves amid relief train dealings.
Secretary of War Baker to outline war policy in a forthcoming address. The statements seek to unify public support with a definite plan, including mobilization figures and aims to reassure troops and citizens alike.
A chorus of thirty three fourth and fifth graders will sing Christmas carols on University Street and Florence Avenue in Tonopah then visit the Eileen home for a Christmas presentation. Their teacher, Mrs Brewing Tow, guided weeks of practice and the local community credits her work.
Federal authorities aid police in Sacramento as forty suspects including William Hood and G F Voetter are arrested for possessing a box compact dynamite and plotting to bomb the governor’s mansion. Hood’s alleged statements and sighting near the Capitol grounds are cited. A U S attorney will likely lead prosecutions of Industrial Workers of the World suspects.
Questionnaires were sent today to listed draft registrants compiled by County Clerk Glusk. Names include Virgil No Aronia, T. J. Dar ouga, Wo Farrell, W. Piercy, WoW or a Soarree Miller, George A. Southworth, Lawrence Le Barrough, Thomas erro, Berger Petersom, Ong Wing Foo, William Martin, Milaniel Keeley, Jarved McKay, Cart Kling, Mathew Hultiban, Nick Agur, Albert Goodall, Felix Garcia, George Putt, Grego Wile, Jomeptwich, Mike Gargovich and others.
Frank Tule, longtime manager of the Central Meat Market, is stepping down while remaining affiliated with Nevuila Hacking Company. His departure follows a period of residency changes and public interest shown by friends visiting the depot this morning.
Rome reports show Italian forces recaptured Monte Aselone, blocking enemy moves toward Monte Crappa as they endured artillery and gas. A separate note says Teutons crossed the Piave at Piave Vecchia and were driven back by counterattacks. Paris reports eighteen German planes shot down in 100日 battles. London notes a German air victory claim offset by shipping and convoy adjustments.
Official Italian report from Rome dated December 24 states that Italian troops conducted successful raids on enemy positions and repelled assaults on the Plage plain. Artillery actions were of moderate intensity during the operations.
London papers report a unique Christmas message will be sent from Great Britain to the United States, signaling goodwill amid wartime exchanges and cross Atlantic communications.
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