26 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
The piece outlines political turmoil following Cummins proposed bill and President Wilson's stance on the peace treaty. Democratic senators split over reservations, with leaders warning of revolt within party ranks. Critics urge insistence on American rights, while some foresee failure of the treaty if concessions persist.
A fragmented report notes congressional activity and labor friction around an anti strike clause. The piece mentions Senate committee involvement and a public timing window amid unresolved disputes over a labor provision affecting workers and employers.
San Francisco reports plan to carry flasks on New Year s Eve with dealers noting sales of over 5 000 flasks during the holiday season. One dealer says locals will avoid heavy bottles and wear lightweight flasks for the celebration.
Unclear text reports that Mexican forces killed aviators and two others during an incident in Lowden County Mexico. Mentions Lieutenant Vernon Conmily and Frederick Water, with reference to testimony and investigations. Source text garbled but indicates a wartime or aviation-related fatal event and investigation.
The Knights of Columbus distributed Christmas packs to about 9,000 American sailors and Marines in the Atlantic theater, including a 4x4 raft of rations and candy. Local weather notes from the United States Weather Bureau show a wet season with a high near 45 and a low around 30 yesterday.
The Shipping Board announced that postwar ships seized from German owners will be delivered to Great Britain under armistice terms. The vessels, designated for American troops transport, were designed by the Allied naval council and were to be turned over to Britain.
In a tragic incident at an urban facility three individuals perished when a gasoline explosion occurred. Witnesses reported a sudden blast, sending debris and smoke into the area as emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene. Investigators will determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the blast.
Army records reveal Arthur Abt Lame sought to flee after theft of $19,000 from a coat company, tied to Marine service. The man faced probation terms in district attorney court, with officials denying further details and urging calm as the case unfolded.
Mrs Thomas Vint, a Hong Kong businessman's wife, was arrested in Manila on December 28 and charged with smuggling artificial plumes into the United States. Government agents reported the plumes were sewn into the seams of sport skirts, illustrating a planned contraband shipment.
Reports from the New York curb show Divide Ex opening at 120 and selling UD to 1.35. First quote misreported Tonoput Divide at 476, corrected to 3.76 and 362% clone. Other quotes include Gold Jones He, Crescent 18 bid, Felcher Ext 34 Md, 42 naked. One San Francisco exchange session remains until Monday.
An OCR fragment mentions protection for communists amid unclear text. The readable portions reference names or initials and indicate a discussion about safety or shelter. The sentence structure is broken, offering no concrete event or date. Further readable context is insufficient to identify a full news item.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a grim case involving a man and his children. Names and places blur, but the text hints at a murder attempt or killing during sleep, with delusional or delirious narration and a cited motive or consequence. The source reads as garbled, yet preserves a violent core.
In Los Angeles Doe 24 Th and Jane claim the defendant will take the stand for her brother Mae Lower Kana Clancy and others. They allege she caused the death and that testimony could shift the case toward unintended slavery motives. Prosecutors anticipate further readings and more witnesses as court progresses.
Police investigate a December robbery in Chicago where masked gunmen stormed a fur store crowded with shoppers. They took furs valued at 195000 and 500 dollars in cash before fleeing. customers and clerks were forced to the wall.
Lincoln December 26 The constitutionality of Nebraska's law to curb use of foreign languages in schools was upheld by the state Supreme Court today. The decision affirms the Americanization aim of the measure amid language debates in Nebraska education.
The article reports a political move to reverse railroad policies as a proclamation by the Quatfier administration issues orders to end certain operations. The executive actions affect investigations, arbitration plans, and the administration of rail lines through appointed commissions and directives. Public reaction is mixed with some support and general approval of the president's steps.
Reported by DARCY manager of the Vic ory Bielde notes an improvement to the drift that makes it appear the Victory cut the Thytte Wedge. The company earns two values of 23 and 14 dollars from the drift. On Christman Eve they entered an oresh eet eighteen inches wide. No information from the managers office.
French credit loan was oversubscribed on the first day, with reports from Paris indicating strong public demand. The Pan-American commission relayed the cable news from the French capital, highlighting brisk subscription activity and broad participation.
In Marysville on December 26 a cannery owned by California Packing Co. was destroyed by a fire of undoubted incendiary origin early Wednesday. Loss is estimated between 25 000 and 38 000 dollars. Affected workers and local officials began assessing damage and investigating the incident.
A court fined a German looter after a staged incident described by authorities. The case involved a named officer and administrator in a complex plea, with a ten year sentence noted in the report. The details remain partially obscured by garbled OCR text.
A fire in old lodgings in San Francisco injured one man. The victim, Thomas Kelly, a laborer, escaped the blaze but suffered burns. Fire crews responded quickly, extinguishing the flames and preventing spread to adjacent rooms. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
A promoter prepared a substantial sum to stage a world heavyweight title fight between Georges Carpentier and Jack Scott, but tragedy struck when 6 year old Jack Scott died after being run over by a car during a memorial ceremony attended by the boy, who sprang into the path of a vehicle. The driver Melchaid was questioned as the event was investigated for details, while Spanish monarchs plan a South American visit next June per Belair.
A fragmentary report shows Allied nations debating Germany’s rejections and the veto on a punitive treaty. Unclear wording references first deposits and reservations, with emphasis on whether any contract can constrain Germany in the postwar order.
A garbled clipping references trees, areas, and profit hopes in New York with unclear names and actions. The text is fragmented, offering bits about weather or industry but lacking coherent events or identifiable subjects.
Secretary of War Baker pardoned Private Lawrence Perlmutter of New York, the sole survivor of a wartime incident, commuting a twenty year sentence to allow release. Evidence showed he provided information to the Germans, with testimonies noting limited involvement by other officers in the alleged treason plot.
A dispatch from Trenton reports Major General Leonard Wood planned a formal announcement of his presidential candidacy by January. Gov. Rayson voiced strong support, arguing Wood’s election would benefit the country immeasurably. Paris and Naples notices follow on unrelated Soviet envoy movements.
Fragmentary text references England retaining tankers and mentions Poland France and the United States in a disrupted account. Key names and concrete details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A garbled wartime style notice reports eight men dead from fake liquor. The incomplete text mentions a gang or group connected to a charitable cause, with unclear names and dates, but indicates a fatal poisoning incident linked to counterfeit spirits.
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