03 May 1920
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
1
In Woskogee Oklahoma on May 3 a violent Sunday storm tore through homes causing widespread destruction. Fifty bodies have been recovered and hundreds are reported injured as rescue crews search wrecked houses for victims and provide aid to survivors. Local officials warn the death toll may rise as more debris is cleared and weather conditions clarify.
Two American citizens Greenlaw and Kia were killed by Mexican bandits near Palaradas, 126 miles from Mexico City. The State Department asks Mexico to pursue and punish the assassins. Reports from Tahlequah describe a collapsed town with many casualties, including John Littlefield and his seven children, and Dr. W Hill among the dead. hundreds injured and dozens of bodies recovered.
A Chicago federal appeals court upheld a $5,000 fine and five months imprisonment for hoarding sugar in violation of the food conservation act. The case involved German Demorme, a Pasadena resident, and references the wartime setting and the Merritt decision.
Ketchikan Alaska May 3 Captain Casey Williams launch captain arrived from Hyder Alaska where radical activities were reported weak and where the comet guard cutter Algonquin was gent in response to a call for assistance. He said normal conditions prevailed at Hyder Friday and he heard nothing of a call for aid or any uprising near Hyder.
An annotated AP report from New York on May 3 states that Charles Morse Captain W Mitchell of the United States Steamship Company and the J M Colough Company were indicted by a Federal grand jury for violating the Shipping Hoard net by selling American registered vessels to foreigners.
A 10,000 ton tanker named Vacuum ran into mud on Alameda shore during launch at Moore shipbuilding yard. It was floated at high tide around midnight to remove it from the mud bank with assistance from tug services.
Baltimore May 3 Senator Johnson and General Wool battle for Maryland's sixteen Republican convention votes at today's presidential primary. Democrats have no contest and their delegates are unpledged.
The Anti Saloon League of America announced endorsements for seven presidential hopefuls Hoover Wood Lowden Hughes Poindexter Bryan and McAdoo at Waserstilgm Ohio on May 3 19—. The league said no other candidates were approved and noted Harding Johnson Cox and Dewey among those not endorsed.
Weather notes from Rome dated May 3 report temperatures around 67 degrees with humidity near 47 percent. The text mentions the ammonia industry and a prominent figure in chemistry, but many OCR errors obscure details.
Tony Tazin, held as a key witness against radicals in last June bomb outrages, killed himself by jumping from a fourteenth floor window of the Justice Department offices in New York. The incident occurred today as police investigated the death and noted his detention by the department.
New York report quotes Hy Ansotated Meese and claims no funds will be raised to mount a matching offer by General Wood forces to cover the probable recount expense. The text mentions Hiram W. Johnson and a primary election in New Jersey with Al Joy as an eastern manager, but the passage is garbled and uncertain.
Anglers took to streams yesterday enjoying clear skies and mild temperatures. Mr and Mrs Stun Mitchell along with Ed Erickson and William Forman fished Pevine Creek near the Seyler ranch. Prof Hilsworth Hennett from the School of Mines Dr Stoddard Southworth Lee Mushety and Hub Ford began early at Brideport returning at dawn.
Knights of Columbus will initiate candidates for major degrees next Sunday at St Patrick's Church May 5 then confer degrees in the Knights of Colubite building on Brougher Avenue. Twenty five candidates to be inducted followed by a banquet with speeches from visiting dignitaries and locals.
Correspondent reports Hebe Vive a Buenos Aires woman famed for looks has been arrested on charges tied to a plot to spark a communist revolution. Police say she carried messages between anarchists and revolutionaries. she was reportedly detained carrying incriminating items and faces prison.
A garbled report notes election day activities in San Francisco with references to Washington and forecast clues for the week. The text mentions May dates and weather observations like temperatures, though the wording is fragmented and unclear.
Dallas May 3 Texans expressed strong support for the national administration after delivering a decisive precinct election victory. Democratic forces aligned with the administration claimed a clear edge over anti administration factions led by former Senator Baltes.
The American Legion and the Women's Auxiliary announce a joint meeting this evening at Wiles Hall at eight o'clock. The session aims to discuss the bonus bill and proposed plans for ex service men including vocational training and cash bonuses. Members are urged to invite nonmembers to learn about the legislation and how to participate.
Ed Cullinan, manager of the Division and Wilson Divide, reported a change of formation with sulphides in samples. The crews reach 426 feet. at 450 feet lateral work will start, a crosscut cut from the 200 level to explore the formation and the new crosscut. A second sample from Wilson shows a black clay resembling molybdenum, sent for analysis. The Tonopah Dividend shows stringers in the main shaft with low values.
Dorothy Anderson hosted a Maypole party at the Anderson home on Saturday afternoon for the DL Club. The Little Indies enjoyed games and crafts with pink decorations, flowers, and candy favors.
Washington May 4 The Amorticn government orders warships to Vera Cruz and Tampico to protect Americans in Mexico. The Navy Department approved the plan and Jones explained vessels will act if needed while the treasury raid is not to intervene. Verbal notices urged readiness to respond to any Mexican action.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses irrigation matters and a suspended decision by a state supreme entity. It mentions a board and a political process but provides no clear names, dates, or actions. The readable portion hints at legal or regulatory deliberations without specific outcomes.
A May survey to evaluate water supply feasibility in Imperial Valley was proposed. The plan, led by a reclamation official, seeks to assess irrigation needs, costs, and potential federal involvement, with a progress target for May.
Reports from Moscow indicate unrest at portside amid claims of Polish success. Local authorities report riots and clashes as crews react to contested events, while officials caution to verify details before confirming outcomes.
Fragmentary census text from Washington reports population figures for California towns including Pomona and Lone Trees. Numbers are garbled but indicate population counts and percent increases.
Washington May 2 The supreme court today refused to grant the plaintiff company another chance to rehear theSteel Trust case. The decision ends the attempt by the petitioner to reopen arguments on the matter.
Berlin reports on May 3 a violent altercation between Polish and German crowds during the Mosch national festival at Hatibor Ailocha yesterday. Police intervened as tensions flared and several participants were injured.
A garbled California Nebraska crime era fragment reports a missing person case involving a woman named Amina in Nebraska and a reunion line. It notes Walter Warein alive and references a dead property and a line of witnesses. The text is severely corrupted OCR with scattered names and places.
A large strike shut a New Bedford woolen mill affecting about 94,000 operatives across 27 cloth mills. The stoppage halted production and drew attention to labor tensions and wage disputes in the textile sector.
The Lafayette Mining company advances a crosscut project at its non residential development site near Web Lake. Work proceeds amid technical challenges and funding considerations, with operators reporting progress in extracting mineralized sections and advancing underground development strategies.
The Goldfield hotel decision hinges on terms tied to a German operator. Officials report conditions ensuring continued operation while negotiations with potential partners proceed. Key parties include local authorities and the hotel management, with the outcome dependent on the finalized agreement.
Fragmentary text notes Juarez taking charge of a new party political move with unclear allies and dates. The snippet mentions Hy Asante Pepe Whe Paralie tee and hive names, but lacks coherent context or identifiable events. Further readable details are needed to confirm dates, locations, or affiliations.
The text appears as garbled OCR with numerous proper names and scattered fragments. No coherent event or source context is recoverable to form a factual summary or identify a clear subject, date, or place.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Mexicans and Texas passage with possible references to routes and controls. No coherent persons, dates, or organizations clearly readable. The text appears damaged and partial, lacking verifiable details or events.
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