26 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
1
A June Chicago strike disrupts payrolls and production across districts, with 150000 workers affected. Leaders warn negotiations stall, while shipments face delays and workers demand wage and benefit concessions during elevated labor unrest.
British aviators dropped bombs near Routers Belgium hitting an ammunition depot and killing 50 German soldiers. An Amsterdam dispatch notes trains with heavy guns leaving for the German front on the Bzura river for an anticipated Warsaw advance.
The West End area resumes mining at the Butler vein with mucking of the lower stope and timbering in progress. Preparations begin below the 600 level as development moves toward deeper extraction and processing in the Tonopah district. President Hendrick of the University of Nevada secures federal funds for pumping experiments and related tests. A district court held a session to hear arguments on a party matter related to Rhyolite.
A court injunction by Judge Inde Averill halted actions by Porter Bros of rhyolite opal 8 Lockett and E Palinie over mining claims near Lockett jock. The case involves Sooke and forces preparation for mine opening and cheaper precipitant amid labor deployment and regional mining tensions.
A British soldier sentenced for cowardice was saved from punishment after a tense breakthrough near Ypres. The prisoner, initially due five years penal servitude, saw charges dropped as fellow troops fought valiantly, allowing a chance to redeem his character and avoid execution.
Rest a leads in a large auto derby as twenty one machines race near one hundred miles per hour. The event notes Rest a beating the world record for speed, with lead changes and quick laps amid a crowded field.
A jumble of wartime notices outlines government loan schemes and incentives while Yale defeats Harvard in the boat race. Other items announce corporate dissolutions including Cometock Companies and related mining concerns, with sparse details on dates and locations.
Washington reports that General Zapata’s forces defeated General Gonzales’s Carranza army advancing on Mexico City. Carranza orders all rolling stock from Veracruz rushed to the capital to aid the retreat and save Gonzales’ forces from the enemy.
From Petrograd dated January 26 the dispatch reports Russians continuing to hold lines against Austro German forces. In a six day fight they say to have defeated the enemy at Korara and Tadeeany. At Martineave Russian forces claim capture of 49 officers and 1700 men.
Moscow reports General Sank Komiiant has resigned as War Minister, with unverified details from a dispatch. A later note mentions General Polivanom as possible successor, while a courtesy from Verdi Lumber Co includes greenery distribution.
The Board of Agriculture appoints new members as the Laymen's Missionary Movement launches a national campaign. Beginning in October, the movement plans 70 conventions in as many cities, inviting about twenty five thousand churches to send delegates, with a nationwide missionary congress slated for Washington, D. C. in spring.
Governor Hoxte Rae appoints T Avomainoe to a term as temperatures rise with a Tonopah Military band and a Bike and Preah event. The agricultural fair theme is discussed as plans progress. A trial near the courthouse ends this afternoon after a lengthy proceeding.
Paris reports the government will enforce stricter narcotics laws including cocaine and morphine similar to absinthe. The interior ministry plans a radical decree and aims to close every loophole as the drug trade infiltrates army and navy, despite police efforts and high profits.
Fragmentary weather notice reports temperature and humidity readings with times and relative humidity, citing a United States source. The readable data indicate a noon measurement around 18 percent humidity with a later time reference and unclear local context.
A Tonopah committee plans to confront the city commission over tarvia Street repairs that ruined road conditions and caused damage. Business leaders will press for accountability and possible license actions as the next step. Anthony Wilding, tennis champion, was killed on May 11 while overseeing motor mitraillieres on the French front when a shell struck nearby.
Hoist arrives on a thin afternoon freight and is immediately conveyed to the Lee property. Manager Meade expects to have the whorls by Tuesday, but the meeting is postponed.
Major Nakajimi and Captain Hashimoto, fighting Russians at Lamberg, committed harakiri as Tokyo fell to avoid the dishonor of POW capture.
Tonopah volunteer fire department plans two to three teams for the annual hose race. Candidates for positions must attend a practice run at the Mizpah hotel today before 6 o'clock.
Mi members of the executive committee and chairmen of all subcommittees for the Fourth of July are directed to meet Monday evening in the club room at the Mizpah hotel for the purpose of transacting business of the utmost importance. The Sal Francisco stock exchange will take its annual vacation and be closed from Wednesday evening June 20 to Wednesday morning July 7.
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