07 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
1
Reported fixed fight plans for a Dempsey Carpentier bout amid Tampico district killings. Texan communications say promoter Coffroth and Governor Cody deny permission talks. An Associated Press dispatch notes confusion over a Mexican army officer's shooting incident and a toll of twenty Americans killed in Tampico since April 1927.
Berlin advices report that Prince Au Wet and Prince Joachim, respectively fourth and sixth sons of the former German emperor, have filed suit for divorce. The action appears in the Paris Paris Matin dispatches.
Paris dispatch reports broad newspaper consensus that Premier Clemenceau will win the French presidency on January 17, despite no official acknowledgment of his candidacy acceptance. The item reflects speculative dispatches from Paris in early January.
Dispatches indicate the former German emperor will rely on Holland’s protection and refuse allied demands. The Hague is expected to consider the extradition around January 14. Count Hohenzollern is reported to surrender rather than acknowledge the Netherlands government’s authority.
Report from the mine notes two new durphans at the 400-foot level of the Simon Silveripaint deposit. The vein near the footwall yielded a narrow ore shoot of high-grade ore about two and a half feet wide with assays around tan. Work continues with equipment moved in and winter preparation under way for rapid completion of the drift and central tunnel operations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a draft dodger incident and a local pursuit. Names and full details are unclear, but the piece references a hunt or arrest linked to wartime draft evasion and a related office. Further readable facts are sparse and non-specific.
An early morning burial service is described with religious rites, a procession from a temple to a cemetery, and a gathering of kin and local luminaries. The record notes trustees, clergymen, and fraternal members attending, with somber ceremonies and a respectful departure.
Fragmented OCR reports mass casualties from a major earthquake. Officials confirm widespread collapse and ongoing rescue operations as communities seek aid and shelter amid aftershocks. Many cities report damaged infrastructure and displaced residents in the hardest hit regions.
Reported figures indicate Congress considers a £36,000 compensation adjustment for diplomats tied to annual allowances. The budget committee, chaired by the secretary, weighs the impact on the foreign service and related agencies.
Fragmentary OCR text references trials before army courts with unclear names and details. The readable portions hint at proceedings and perhaps a named person or date, but no complete facts emerge to identify participants, places, or outcomes.
A blurred report from a Daily Mail correspondent describes events in Glasgow involving a person named Nason and a Beemer. The text mentions contorn and Varean terms, with unclear references to a Gbbagin and Huode, making the exact actions uncertain.
A garbled report states Lenin made four peace proposals to the Allies. The text mentions Radon and several misread names, with references to milles and London, and cites Bython- Ahlewa papers claiming the additions include protections for revolutionary activity and events.
The party reaffirms support for President Wilson as he leads moves toward peace. Leaders plan to consult with party chiefs and push a resolution to strengthen the committee’s stance and avoid doubt about unity.
Weather notes show 13 degrees as the lowest temperature last night with a gusty wind and thin cloud cover. A rip in the barometer line caused minor disruption, and the temperature later dropped to 6 below in the early hours.
In Columbus on January 7 the United Mine Workers of America ratified the international officers action in accepting President Wilsons bid to end the coal strike. The union also directed officers to draft new case restants and adjust conditions accordingly.
Sacramento January 7 RichardLauek Siuthers Pacific agent at Davis today identified Harry Frank and Charles Wilko in jail here on the ten who last night held up and robbed the Davis ticket station The news said Frank context and.
In Amargosa Valley the Death Valley Whiting Mine Company expands to meet paint trade demand. Founder John Halter leads a 500 000 share capitalization with 250 000 in treasury. Directors include Elmer Goots and Delta Sein. The firm plans securing additional equipment and operational traction to sustain output.
Officers led by PO Harris and Ralph Sweet searched rooms of George Kinser former ball park meetings chair Henry Atkinson district attorney sought warrants. No incriminating items found in Kinser room but later a quantity of Red Iteratior was unearthed at a suspect site. Sullivan’s cabin yielded nothing initially but evidence was found in a second room linked to a strike trader awaiting district attorney action.
The bitterland deportation hearings began as more than 600 alleged Reds faced immigration inspectors led by Hyrum Cul acting commissioner. Officials estimated the hearings could run 30 to 40 daily as extremists resist with technical objections.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a raid report from New York detailing actions by the department of justice and labor. It mentions concentration sites and deportations with calls for enforcing measures, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Wil Ho Hays, chairman of the national republicans, plans a January 15 visit to Reno for a party conference on the future of the party in Nevada. Citizens from across the state are invited to attend as the event aims to mobilize supporters for the next election. A car will transport delegates to Tonopah and Goldfield, with Tonopah providing additional active workers for the effort.
A raid in Dublin disrupted UN and Sinn Fein offices and involved assailants entering parliament offices. Police reported injuries among staff and noted the event as a political security incident. Local authorities issued statements about the security measures and suspected motives remain under investigation.
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