29 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
1
Dispatches from London and Berlin report fierce Russian onslaughts threatening Austrian lines with renewed activity along the Mevacarian border and Dardanelles region. Allied operations and naval actions near Constantinople are noted as part of a broader Eastern front crisis.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a letter opened by a German censor. It mentions a patrol at Wit in relia and a Hanral atentier, with a sticker reading opened by conve and a number. The piece notes allied reactions and garbled German text.
James Edward Kearns died after a long illness at 2:00 this morning at his Edwardy residence. Funeral tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in St Patrick's Church, with burial at Eaglewhat Town Cemetery. He was a native of Ne voletto, lived much of his life in the state, and came to Tonopalli eight years ago to work in mines. Survived by wife, son William, and several siblings. He was well known across the state for his friendly character and community involvement.
Reported by James Garner, Lian Dawenn, and Toy Meffley claims a new mining strike with indications of success near Laverock valley. The text notes milling and parwarie of bik trem prospects, with warnings of danger at Aintome Baty Wrdar and mentions administrative actions and ads.
Dave Llewellyn from Mountain brought notes on ore value and extraction. Estimates place gold worth from 8000 to 10000 dollars, with projected yields around 1485 ounces after processing. Work began with shaft digging and porphyry walls, lasting three years plus renewal. Property activity plans include winter operations and potential lease or sale arrangements.
Thomas Law Shevlin a millionaire lumber dealer and Yale football coach dies at home from pneumonia after contracting a cold while training last fall. He was a renowned all round athlete and was named to the All American football team. After Yale he moved to California then returned home a week ago.
The Fifth Judicial District Court granted intervention to BLO Pat Turkon, receiver of Nye & Ormsby County Bank, in a suit by First National Bank of San Francisco and Nye & Ormsby creditors. The complaint alleges complex transfers of securities totaling about 1.3 million dollars, with notes from Nye & Ormsby backed by securities later claimed to be insolvent. The case seeks an account and return of securities or their value plus interest, arguing pro rata rights for creditors.
Charity drive in Almira Hungary reports a large sum raised for legitimate needs. Reliable totals are pending final tallies with about 240,000 crowns already allocated.
Aimsnetated report from Vienna based agency says Serbia received 20,000,000 francs in gold monthly during the war with France covering payments including funds for Montenegro. The Vienna hotel howl reports the transfer of these sums and notes the broader financial support to Serbia.
In Wartsville on a grim day three brothers, Jared, Fitzhe, and Wannit, were swept to their deaths as their boat overturned in a canal. Aldome authorities launched a rescue operation but could not revive the men, drawing inquiries into the accident and safety measures on the waterway.
In Stockholm a banquet honored the Ford peace expedition members as Spiritual Vikings. Mayor Lindhagen likened them to Vikings of old, praising their boldness and noting support from Swedish attendees. Lindhagen said Americans share the view that trying something, even if risky, is better than doing nothing.
A storm spreads from Florida to Maine, with sleet disrupting air and wire communications. Weather warnings extend from the South through the Ohio Valley as the system moves northward, impacting travel and daily life.
Helena Montana reports the coldest air of the season with temperatures around two above zero, a north wind, and light snow. Butte thermometer records ten below as a cold spell grips the region.
Joseph C. Elsrey has acquired the Tonopah Drug stock and goods and relocated to a new storefront. He brings a large stock of drugs and general merchandise, including toilet articles and photographic supplies, and retains Boo Wilder as manager to serve the Tonopah public.
My Associated Brews New York Dec 21 Anton F. Mente a young Hungarian in whose room police found acids and chemicals used in high explosive manufacture plead guilty to violating the tenement house act for having explosive materials in his home and was sentenced to one year in prison He denied intent to make bombs and said he was only studying chemistry.
University of Nevada announces winter short courses. Burners' short course starts January 10, housekeepers' course begins January 2, daily start courses February 1, with sessions running through February 28.
The high reached 41 yesterday, compared with 86 a year ago. The low was 16, versus 28 last year.
In St Louis on December 29 the twenty fourth annual Jewish Chanteau Society session discussed religiously delinquent parents as a principal topic. The meeting of the national organization for training Sunday school teachers addressed teaching methods and education during the session.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a New Year Eve event titled Yami Yami Party. It mentions a Tom fudge of Elin, guest invitations, dancing and refreshments, and a cost over 40 dollars. Venues include the Pythian Bisada and Alrietihit time in Rawured with admission listed as free in parts of the text.
Ny Associated Wrews reports extensive damage along the gulf coast and adjacent territory after a storm. Communication lines to Birmingham Montgomery and Pensacola have been severed, hindering contact with other cities. Continuous rain accompanied the disruption.
The Associated Press reports bitter cold arrives in the Northwest. Temperatures drop to expected lows with Heattle and Tacoma both freezing. Garden plants freeze as a high pressure system from Alaska moves southward over British Columbia, signaling the season's first cold snap.
San Francisco reports killing frosts forecast for tomorrow in the San Joaquin valley and Southern California. Orange growers are urged to use amides to protect unpicked crops as winter losses loom. In London, Gov. Hanna of North Dakota ends ties with the Ford expedition and is said to be very ill, likely typhoid. The Richard Mercantile Co. plans a January 3 retirement sale, shifting focus while maintaining core grocery offerings.
A garbled dispatch notes the Smallily drill at 660 feet below the 1200 level with steadily improving formation and ore values around 2 to 96, accompanied by uncertain phrases. A separate Athens dispatch claims the eleventh Bul Kurian Infantry regiment at Gurauld dina mutinied, per conflicting reports from Dulewria.
Washington December 28 The Pan American Union congress opened with arbitration as the keynote of the gathering. The American Economic Association sessions discussed war costs and the economic aspects of future conflict, noting a possible thirty billion dollars in expenses if the war lasts to next August and an estimated twelve million lives lost by the end of the second year.
Washington. Plans for national defense boost civilian marksmanship as 72 clubs with ten men compete in the Walter Stites Interclub Gallery Championship under the NRA. Six classes, 20 shots per man at 75 feet with .22 caliber rifles, run Dec 25 to March 4. The season champion club wins the trophy. medals awarded to the winning team in each class.
Los Angeles December items report district attorney Woolwine announces plans to investigate alleged immorality in motion picture camps. Clergymen led by Rev. Charles Selecman claim have received favors from girls and actors, noting demoralization in the industry amid pressures to appear on screen.
London Dec 29 Special restrictions on the use of Swiss passports are being enforced by all entente countries. Easy Swiss citizenship in parts of the late republic prompts actions. Swiss naturalization is controlled by municipalities and may be waived after residency, with Torcal authorities involved.
Goldfield wins 24 22 on Tonopah's court as Smythe and Reynolds lead with scoring while Tonopah's foam and shooting falter in a close clash. A rematch at Goldfield January 14 is expected to be tight. varsity beat high school 109 in a fast opener, drawing 180 paid admissions despite bad weather.
Three district judges based in Nevada presided today in Tonopah. Judge Wallis tried the Booth case while Judge Langan heard Nye and Ormady, with Judge Averill deliberating. The group, nicknamed “Virginia City boys,” drew comments from Judge Langan about “line water plugs” as they work through the docket. A New Year’s Eve party by the Pythian Sisters in the Airdome was announced, inviting attendance and signaling a cordial welcome.
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