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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
1
A San Francisco May report notes a food regulator securing a majority in two counties amid a tense statewide race. The piece mentions Sen. Hoover and opponents, with references to party lines, campaign events, and a focus on regulatory oversight.
Washington May 0 Senator Knox Republican declared that President Wilson is arbitrary and seeks to keep war powers past armistice to force the Senate to ratify Versailles. He argued there is no justification for prolonging the war beyond the armistice and accused the president of autocratic impulses.
The Arrowhead mine continues sinking a shaft with two shifts after a month of halted operations. An illustration of ore values showed 4.02 gold to 14.50 silver per ton, with a recent sale yielding 756.45. Wesley Ellis won the contract to extend the shaft by 50 to 100 feet, pending conditions. Resident Johns praised Ellis as most reliable among bidders.
Judge R. J. Johns, president of Arrowhead Mining, hiked ten miles at night after his car ran out of gas while en route to Tiupah. He did not time the journey and believes no wrongdoing occurred. Dr. Bittman alerted Ralph Wardle to provide relief when Johns failed to arrive.
President Wilson nominated Predrick Cow of Oakland California as director of the Bureau of Mines. Van Manning, previously planned for the post, is noted as a strong mining figure. The nomination highlights advances in electrolysis for fume precipitation and related mining innovations amidst political activity in Kentucky.
Ansucrized Prem a) New York May because she could not read Anna Sherbetijian a Young Armenian now at Hulati land was ordered deported back Turkey today where she may face death for her escape from a baron there to come to the United States to, an unseen prospective briderood Hamppitsoin Terdklyian a wealthy Philadelphia merchant appeared t o want her new bride only to learn that she could not enter the country Rich Armenians are planning an appeal.
In Los Angeles County the morning tally favored Herbert Hoover, but later results shifted support to John Johnson as 7,750 to 42,119 were reported from 787 of 1275 precincts, altering the county's early results in the presidential primary.
Boston May 5 charged today profiteering against Armour company and its New England manager John Wilson. He was arrested on a warrant after evidence from the United States attorney’s office showed lamb bought for less than ten cents per pound had been sold for 26 1/2 cents.
Uruguayan Catholic authorities ban women with inadequate dress from church doors following Paris precedent. A bridal party member was refused entry to a wedding ceremony for fashionably scant attire, provoking debate on modesty and church policy.
A deed regarding the Hamilton mine was placed on record in the county office. The document appears filed under the mine company and relates to formal recording of property interests. Details are obscured by the OCR text quality but indicate official conveyance action.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a claim that joint forces planned attacks on submarine bases tied to a political inquiry. Names and clear details are unreadable, but the text suggests prewar planning mentions linked to a Senate committee investigation and a person named Adina Henson.
Fromte TAC increases of 30?4 percent on eastern routes, 36 percent for southern roads and 23.4 percent on western roads have been proposed to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Association of Railway Executives in Washington May 3.
County Clerk George Grose reports about two thirds of Democratic voters had ballots invalidated for marking all twenty seven delegates instead of the directed twenty six. The error arose from voters crossing every delegate name on the ticket.
May 5 1925 United States faces pressure over financing Armenia and war debt pooling amid talks at the league of nations while Ely National Bank sale to McCornick & Company reshapes Nevada banking. Also notes world bowling records and a late afternoon visit related to broader political and legal moves.
The Associated Press reports another sugar price increase on the West Coast. Wholesale sugar climbs 21.4 cents per pound, set by the California Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company, with quoted rates at 22.75 per 100 pounds.
A mass meeting of stockholders and participants will be held at the Nevada Oil Exchange tonight to report on a proposed permanent organization. Telegrams read at the meeting include actions from WW Booth and updates to pit locators. Interor Department matters are being pursued with notifications to officials in C B Henderson.
The Tule Canyon group and Mitchell group near Grady Valley in Greta Valley Nevada were sold to the Interstate Mining and Development Company in organization. The Mitchell claims lie northeast of Grady Valley and border Idaho counties, with historic production noted at 71 million dollars. The Interstate venture, led by Totwita people, is one of the strongest capital combinations entering Nevada, though full organization is not yet complete.
Fragmented text presents scattered references to destroyers, locations, and wartime mood without clear events or names. The readable portions mention Washington, New York, Atlantic, and possible naval context, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary text reports upheaval in Morelos with references to military leadership, disorder, and possible occupation. The readable portions indicate a local or regional conflict described as a revolution, but names, dates, and precise actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Washington May 6 Representative Lenroor told the House that Attorney General Malmier urged a big game plan. The congressman explained Palmer's pursuit of a big animal had triggered discussion of using traps. A New York shop reportedly earned 50 percent profit on an overage, with legal issues noted.
A scrambled report notes food prices have doubled since February 1913 amid economic stress. The piece lists individuals and places tied to a case about insane asylum commitment and guardianship proceedings, with court actions and local names mentioned in a dense, garbled OCR segment.
The West End mining company announced a ten cent dividend to shareholders. The announcement notes the date of payment and that the dividend is payable to all shareholders of record, with no further details provided.
Report from Seanehite recounts a decisive outcome with Johnson men expressing high spirits. Details on candidates Papradia and Rett are unclear, while election dynamics and party alignment appear central to the observed elation among supporters.
A fragmented and garbled report mentions Hoover issuing a statement tied to Senate actions and a request for aid or intervention. The text references political figures and unnamed events, with unclear details about location, date, or outcome.
A partial fragment reports labor candidate losses in St. Paul with names garbled. Mentions May 1 and an election board, suggesting a reelection outcome and incomplete details about candidate Willie Mahonar and others.
Americans remain safe in Mexico amid unclear claims of danger. The report notes no verified threat or evacuation order and urges caution while confirming travel advisories. Authorities emphasize steady conditions and advise travelers to follow official updates.
A messy OCR fragment mentions various names, places, and numbers without a clear event. Readable items include scattered references to people, a year around 1995, and several incomplete phrases, suggesting a worn archival snippet rather than a coherent news item.
A local report notes Pershing capturing an alligator using a rope. The fragmentary text references Samat Tenby and a playful exclamation, but no clear corroborating details or dates are available.
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