08 May 1920
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
Annoetated Presmy California May 8 James Tson who pleaded guilty to the death of Nina Lae Delaney and who allegedly confessed to six other women murdered by him will be further examined by the district attorney. He was questioned for hours yesterday and reportedly added two more murders to his earlier confession, bringing the total to seven.
Friends in this city mourn the death of Theresa Ginotti 14 at their Modesto home. The San Francisco loss notes Theresa a Jackson Amador County native who would have turned 14 today. Survived by father Sam Ginotti, grandmother Mrs Theres Gott, and aunts and uncles in Modesto Tonopah and San Francisco. Solemn high mass set for 10 30 Saturday at St Stanislaus Church with Rev W J Quirke officiating. Interment in the St Stanislaus family plot cemetery. Body at the Rokemont home pending funeral services.
Plans announced for a giant chess match to be staged May 22 in New York City with Frank Marmhil, a chess champion, and Charles Jatte, a New York expert, to face off as actors perform on a giant board with movable pieces.
In a brief session this morning the justice court postponed the liquor case involving Sienae and associates at Osborne and Carpenter. Attorneys Wan Kaight and Merme represented the defendants as officers investigated a raid at Dustages where the noonday drink was allegedly served. The case moves to Tuesday for further proceedings.
On May 8 Chicago announcements revealed plans for the tallest hotel in the world fronting three blocks on Lake Michigan. The five‑unit structure would house 4,000 rooms at an estimated cost of 16 million dollars. A minimum daily charge of 16 dollars was proposed for one of the hotel’s units.
May 5 1920 the Socialist party of America opened its national convention with singing of the International and the Russia hymn. About two hundred delegates attended. No nominations for president or vice president were expected until the convention concludes. Morris Hillquit, temporary secretary, attacked President Wilsons administration and predicted the Socialists would poll more than 1 000 000 votes in the presidential campaign.
Ashington May 8 Assistant Secretary of Lalor Post told the House Rules Committee that high bond demands by the Department of Justice would keep aliens jailed longer. He said his actions to reduce bail followed the constitutional prohibition against excessive bonds.
Washington May 5 Herbert Hoover proposed sugar rationing for nons essentials and an agreement with foreign nations not to bid against each other. He blamed bad business administration for the auger shortage and warned of profiteering and unparalleled operation if action wasn’t taken.
Fragmented OCR text reports extremely poor winter wheat prospects with production estimates near a hundred bushels, deteriorated by cold or drought conditions. Mentions uncertain figures and scattered names, with limited readable entities or dates.
May reports from El Paso claim revolutionary forces led by General Honsamin Hill seized Mexico City after uprisings in Chihuahua and Agua Prieta. General Calles later said he heard of an assault on the suburb and expressed surprise at the news. Washington notes loss of contact with the capital as wire sites are down.
London reports King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium arrived by air from Brussels in under four hours to attend the Tuesday wedding of Lady Cynthia Curzon, daughter of Earl Curzon, to Lieutenant Oswald Ley of the House of Commons.
Alaska engineers report progress on the government railroad from Anchorage to Nome with forty miles of track to be laid this season and a full 500 mile line to be in operation by January 1922. The Alaska Engineering Commission announces advances as crews inspect prospects and address a mechanical breakdown on the route.
The Bishop girls win the declamation contest as local events outline postponed meeting for Fraternal Order of Camels. Attendance urged with notes on Liberal Lane supporters and tentative Monday gathering. Weather updates accompany the notice as part of campus and regional briefing.
A fragmentary Moscow wire report claimed Kyiv fell to Ukrainian troops on Thursday night. Later updates in Warsaw and Moscow disputed the claim, with officials in both capitals signaling uncertainty amid ongoing conflict rumours.
Fragmented report notes several presumed drownings near Lake Washington. Names include Hertha Goodrich, Agnes Wilson, an unidentified woman, and others linked to James Watson inquiries. Authorities indicate bodies are rarely recovered, with offshore risks and official contacts ongoing.
Wyatt Lauck, consulting economist for the Railroad Brotherhoods, told the Railroad Labor Board that a family of five in Washington needed about 3600 dollars yearly for basic living costs. He presented a compilation of budgets on the cost of living to justify higher wage scales.
Manager Mickey Johns calls Blo team players to a Sunday practice at 1:30 on the diamond. Contracts are closed with Lay Venas Reno Austin Hureke and Manhattan for games this season. Tonopah pivils are training for the ball sport, and Minn may respond with updates to the schedule.
Reported progress on proving ore reserves at Divide Tonopah shows downward continuation of methods between the tip and 437 levels. Core samples indicate an average value of 488 over the width of the vein with 40 values tested, aiding assessment of ore quality and mine potential.
Reported from Trieste in May suggests rebel forces seized an Italian steamer near the port after a patrol captured the vessel in late February. The capture involved a brief struggle and the ship was ordered to be moved to a planned destination.
A large fire in San Francisco caused extensive damage as Chinese merchants reported that hundreds of Chinese customers participated in a major business gathering. The blaze destroyed wood and goods worth thousands of dollars, with authorities monitoring the scene for causes.
A Chicago widow marries the day after her husband’s death and receives $9 million in the settlement. The filing names Helen W Griffin and Pant Husuni as involved parties amid the estate dispute.
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A fragmented report describes Sonora organizing a Mau a Puleta ceremony with local officials and attendees. Mentions include a group led by Minile hae and references to a Walter Ht Homintree, a Keienein Minin rorpany, and a Mer Beles from whom a reply or arrival is noted. The piece hints at a social gathering and public notice context with several unclear names and places.
Reports from the region indicate growing recruitment by forces aligned with Obregon as unrest continues. Dispatches mention movements and clashes in Zacatecas and Yarateens, with casualties and ongoing upheaval across multiple states.
A fragmentary report notes General Wood leading a slate of 17 New Jersey delegates aligned with presidential candidate Wood. The text references party figures, conventions, and anticipated support at the Republican National Convention with several names and factions hinted at in the garbled lines.
An article reports on labor challenges across Arizona and neighboring states, detailing federal involvement through the U.S. Department of Labor. It names regional offices, officials and projected crop staffing needs, with references to San Francisco and the twelfth federal district.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hiram and Gen Wood in a contentious context. The text includes scattered proper nouns such as Hiram, Gen Wood, Francis, Maem, GAMA, and Willem Fier, but the overall meaning is unclear. Readable portions hint at a political or military topic with unclear events or dates.
Charlee Dike and Wilbur Tashe report Walker Lake Highway delay due to a windstorm. Weather disrupted work throughout the month with crews pushed to complete tasks amid gusty conditions and ongoing repairs along the route.
New York reports the newly built canal opened to public traffic as city officials push infrastructure projects across the harbor. Officials say the canal will support freight and passenger movement and may attract further development.
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