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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
1
Reports from London and Amsterdam describe Petrograd unrest with cries against authority and capitalists, protests near Kasan Cathedral, and calls for social revolution. The scene includes armed paraders and arrests of leaders amid royalist riots and political shifts in Russia.
In Baltimore on June 2 Cardinal Gibbons issued an open letter to Catholic clergy urging parishioners to subscribe to the Liberty Loan. He called the bonds the best evidence of faith and devotion to country, urging clergy to do all in their power to ensure full subscription.
Tornadoes across Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri kill and injure dozens, devastate towns including Drake and Coal County Oklahoma. Casualties include at least twenty dead with hundreds injured and widespread farm and property damage. Authorities seek details as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
In early June, 800 men are to depart for officers reserve camp for special ranches training. About 200 head to Fort Wit eld for coast util officer training, 160 to Vancouver bar Meky for engineer training, and 400 to Douglas Arizona for military officers. The selection is not complete. SPURA, vice president and engineer, along with Charles Miler, former governor and director, will arrive Monday.
Representatives of workers in the Donetz coal and metallurgical region demand a minimum wage of 260 rubles a month, arguing it reflects the high cost of living. In San Francisco the state supreme court today denied a rehearing request, with no slaughter mentioned.
Fragmentary news from Udine reports widespread insurrection in Serbia aided by Austrian prisoners captured after the Italian advance. Claims describe harsh repression methods used to crush the uprising, including massacres of old men women and children.
British airmen conducted repeated raids on German bases near the Belgian coast, dropping a large number of bombs on Zeebrugge and Ostend as part of ongoing operations.
From Copenhagen June 4 an Associated Press dispatch says an official German source fears that recent fires affecting munitions depots and war industry facilities may be partly caused by peace at any price advocates. The report notes tensions over hastening the war’s end and the possible link to antiwar protests.
AP report from Pekin dated June 2 states Anhem Chi Lihy Po Cho Kiang Fo Kien and Ro Wan provinces declare independence and threaten a joint march on Pekin to dissolve parliament and reinstate Twan Ohi Jul premier. The president denounces the ministers removal while praising his own stance, warning against internal war and pledging to die for the country if needed.
Rome June 2 The French submarine Circe sank a large enemy submarine coming from Cattara ported by a torpedo boat The Circe returned unharmed though attacked by airplanes.
Reports say Kronstadt, 20 miles west of Petrograd, is now controlled by a local workers and soldiers council, rejecting the provisional government. Strikes threaten more than 160 Petrograd factories as disputes with employers escalate. fighting continues on other fronts with heavy artillery and limited infantry actions.
Berlin reports German forces have captured French positions across a thousand foot front northeast of Solmone in a surprise raid. May on the Western Front yielded 12 rank and file, 287 officers, including one general, with heavy guns, machine guns, quick loaders and mine throwers seized. France received another 100 million dollars in Allied loan aid, bringing total French support to 84 billion francs across the war effort.
Associated Press reports New England Liberty Loan subscriptions exceed 15 million dollars with major contributions from Utah Copper Ray Consolidated Chine Consolidated and Nevada Consolidated at 5 million and 1 million respectively. Pittsburg district reach mid campaign with 4.025 million of 50 million goal. Minnesota Paul wind up Liberty Loan at 11 million. William Jennings Bryan subscribes 1000 for a liberty bond in Washington.
United States district court charged 25 individuals and firms with conspiring to manipulate food markets and to foment rebellion in India. The case, described by A H. Jonir of the Heraldmo mill relief, outlines alleged collaboration and intent.
Sacramento June 2 The governor signed 803 measures including an imperial county increase for a judge and other similar acts. The anti injunction trading stamp and reclamation bills were approved. Weinstock’s market commission bill and the Cehl bill passed. Salary increases for state insurance commissioners librarian and prohibiting common use of towels and drinking cups were enacted.
Washington D.C. June 2 Attorney General Gregory warned about defying the draft law. He noted penalties include one year in prison plus possible further charges for failing to register.
Characters Marie Dore and Mollie King feature in adaptations of Oliver Twist and a mystery tale. The text references Charles Dickens and a parallel immortal novel notion.
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