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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
Ten days more granted in Butler West End ty agreement between counsel extended the time for filing the answer. The Butler apex unit was extended ten days due to the communication.
The long Senate fight over repealing the toll exemption for American vessels using the Panama Canal ends with passage. The bill, sent to the House for action on a compromise amendment, preserves the exemption only for American ships while allowing tolls on others. Britain protests the exemption as a treaty issue, prompting diplomatic notes. The move follows President Taft and congressional leaders arguing repeal is necessary to honor treaty obligations.
In Athens June 1 Prominent Greek leader Venizelos warned Turkey in the chamber of deputies about the treatment of Greek subjects. The speech reflected rising tensions and the possibility of a formal declaration of war if abuses continued, signaling Greece’s firm stance against Turkish actions.
Tragic train accident in Tonopah claimed four lives. Funeral rites drew a large crowd in Goldfield with immense floral tributes and Knights of Pythias and other fraternal groups in attendance. The interment at the cemetery followed a civic procession, honoring Dr. Wheeler and three others connected to the crash.
The Lasalle Street Savings Bank, led by former United States Senator Lorimer, was reported by the state bank examiner to be in distress. Capital stock stood at 1,000,000 with a warped 260,000, undivided profits 93,000, deposits 5,100,000, and assets around 4,000,000, with three subsidiaries also closed.
American forces under General Obregon attack Mazatlan fortifications commanded by General Rodrignon. The bombardment lasts all day with the besieged holding position but suffering heavy losses as rain and shelling worsen conditions. U.S. and allied troops struggle against damaged supply lines and continue assault to breach the defenses.
Povo reports June 12 that AV. Lente Man eum general manager of the Aurora Convert fala left Aurora with news of a new option on the Aurora for the Innfield Consolidated Mines company. The option expires June 15 and carries a fixed payment of 27 000, over 100 000 more than the first option. Albert Darel, GM of the Golfelf Consolidated, and Mangum discuss engineering work and anticipated completion as GoldBeth Consolidated takes over.
An unclear report from OMRES AT ST. LOUIS details a century old structure and its recent decline. It mentions daily events before a figure named Tovo, with the beat team attempting to recover and reassess the situation. The fragment emphasizes deterioration and looming changes affecting the building’s status.
Tampico dispatch reports the steam ship Antilly from New York discharged ammunition for the constitutionalists. The cargo includes sixty hundred cases and two aeroplanes sent north by a pedal train. The captain remained unaware of a planned seizure by federal forces until reaching the wharf.
Yaqui raiders attacked Cummunipa in Sonora as Pima Indians repelled them after several days of fighting. Report says Yaqui held half the town, fought from roofs and windows, burned houses, and seized food. Several Yaqui and Mexican residents were killed. state troops were dispatched.
The attorney general plans to press the matter before the Supreme Court to test the constitutionality of the act that provides for two judges per judicial district at the coming election. The case centers on the method of selecting judges and the legality of the legislature's provisions, with state officials seeking an immediate ruling to ensure proper ballot printing. The court’s forthcoming decision could affirm, strike down, or clarify the act and its implications for judicial salaries and district creation.
A leaked dispatch from Mitylene, Asia Minor, notes Turkish regulars with machine guns advancing toward Atvalite on the mainland. May earnings data show rising fears amid tensions, with investors watching Belmont mine activity and regional disruptions.
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