15 May 1920
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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
1
In Washington on May 1, discussions centered on silver prices and a possible government purchase plan. Western members noted the United States would buy all silver produced at one dollar per ounce, while Senator Pittman Nevada highlighted the quotation was below the set rate.
Ananointed AW Folk age 15. Julia Arte stoln, the putative mastermind of New Yorks five million dollar bond theft plot, was arrested today in the district attorneys office where he appeared with his wits, Fannie Brice, the actress, Amaten told reporters that he had been in Pitts barsh all the time the police had beat seeking him.
The Philippine government seized all rice in Manila to curb dealer hoarding. Officials fixed the price at about eight cents per pound, signaling a government move to control market behavior and ensure supply.
CHILLICOTHE Ohio May 156tories of a Union army deserter during the Civil War, Carl Amerine, who hid in hills for two years, returned home to see his family. His father, a Civil War veteran, told him he was a deserter and remained in a cave living on herbs and game. Authorities abandoned the search until a family friend persuaded him to surrender at Camp Sheridan, where he said he was pleased it is all over.
A telegram from Senator Phelan states the Navy will designate the superdreadnought California, then under construction at Mare Island, as the fleet flagship. The move signals the ship’s premier status in the Pacific fleet and follows ongoing naval expansion plans.
Constantinople Friday reports the Turkish Sultan will resign amid protest over severe peace terms. The action appears driven by opposition from multiple quarters and follows recent press commentary.
May 15. The schooner Rosamond from Port Ange Wanhington is reported in flanking condition seven miles off Vos Rench in the California coast. The crew may be in danger as authorities monitor the situation and search patterns continue.
An official communique reports Red Division routed on the Bresing river front with remnants killed or captured. News outlines the battle’s outcome and asserts strategic gains while noting casualties and prisoner counts.
An aerial mail plane carrying 500 pounds of toners left for Omaha this morning, inaugurating the westward extension of the service from Chicago. The fleet is expected to maintain daily runs except Sundays and holidays.
Goldfield Guild hosts a Thursday dance with music and speech bearing local entertainment. Members and guests attend at the town hall with refreshments and a short program by Tre Cately Ladiew Boems and others.
Franklin Hiller, national commander, and Thomas Goldingay, state adjutant of New Jersey, outline a policy urging hands off in all labor disputes between capital and labor in Winnanapolis dated May a.
An unidentified assailant hurled a grenade into a meeting hall in Berlin where supporters of former Vice-Chancellor Eraberger for the Reichstag were gathered. No serious injuries were reported amid the disturbance.
Two men and one woman, convicted of denouncing patriots to German occupiers in Laon during the war, were executed at Vincennes prison. Names given include Toque Le moine, Herbert, and Madim Aubert.
A Kentucky survey indicates women may support Kate for president in the upcoming election, independent of ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Attorney General Charles Diswmn notes the state task force will monitor the issue and may hold a meeting to discuss provisions affecting women’s voting rights in Kentucky.
Flour drops fifty cents a barrel as market shifts under milling sector action today. Trade notes lower costs influence bakers and retailers, with officials monitoring supply and price stability amid changing commodity dynamics.
Navy officials testified that the service was unprepared for war despite statements of readiness. Rear Admiral Dodger and other general board members disputed claims of entrenched preparation and testified about wartime planning and communication gaps affecting the run up to potential battles in the Atlantic theater.
The Federal Fair Trade Commission announced the elimination of the extra two cents per pound margin profit imposed on butter commission merchants by the San Francisco Dairy Exchange. The move, requested by the commission, ends the added levy effective immediately and impacts local butter markets.
The Consolidated mine shows progress with the crowcut tunnel and vein work. Ore is being extracted as drifting and mining extend from the portal toward the vein, with shipments planned and a manager directing ore sendings.
A large Elks ball team practice is scheduled with a major game to be held at 4. Local players from May and Vega are listed among those expected to play as coaches refine batting and fielding. The event aims to prepare for upcoming contests.
An unclear fragment mentions a private stock booze theft and investigations. Names and places are obscured by poor OCR, but the text suggests a local crime or disciplinary incident surrounding alcohol stock. The readable phrases imply a court or inquiry context without concrete details.
In a dramatic scene at an unexpected stop Holland May 1 Kaiser eluded photographers and journalists as he slipped from a curbside crowd. An exile’s new home was reported as Franwe of the exile, while his automobile maneuvered through a tense moment as reporters chased for a photo.
Two men were injured in an explosion at a facility in Frantic, San Francisco, on May 1. Investigators say the blast occurred while workers were cleaning near a tank, causing burns and prompting an emergency response. Further details about casualties and causes remain unclear.
Father Edward Noonan details a forthcoming voyage noted by OIG advisory. The report mentions passenger arrangements, sailing dates, and related security checks as part of a travel plan connected to a scholar tied to Swach.
A obscure memo shows a secretary discussing a restricted interview with officials. The document mentions claims, examination, and statements regarding a parliament member and a referenced department. It outlines steps for disclosure and possible next actions by the agency.
A shaky assembly on the delegate count stirs another round of talk as committee members clash over proposed reductions. The dispute centers on procedural rules and the potential impact on party representation at upcoming events.
A fragmented report shows Presbyterian factions resisting a proposed inter church fund. The text records internal debates and positions without clear resolutions, reflecting ongoing church financial and doctrinal disagreements.
Fragmentary text shows a note about a tax on stock not being adopted. Mentions possible references to Washington and Albany, with garbled and unclear surrounding terms. Unable to determine concrete entities or a coherent event from the readable portion.
Ohio investors toured mining sites and discussed development with regional officials. The group evaluated ore production potential, infrastructure needs, and future collaboration with local firms and government bodies.
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear legal notice content with scattered phrases and no determinate action party dates or locality. The readable bits do indicate potential references to territory, order, and authority but specifics are inaccessible in this fragment.
A garbled OCR reading references auto centers and industry shifts with mentions of names and places obscured by errors. Readable fragments point to market movement and potential concerns affecting dealers and suppliers in the automotive service sector.
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