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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text reports on oil locations and price cuts, with references to government actions, foreign missions budgets, and public notices. The jumbled items mix statements about deductions, expenditures, censorship, and a string of unrelated names and topics.
French forces crossed the Rhine and entered cities including Frankfurt and Darmstadt amid a laconic proclamation by General Degoutte. German authorities were informed of the departure as Parisian troops reportedly kept their word in a sweeping advance today.
Telegram from Congressman Evans explains post office consent to advertise for weekly star route mail between Tonopah and Arrowhead. Proposals must reach the department by June 15 and the notice is dated May 17, 1920 in Washington.
Elmer J Bell Post American Legion launches a weeklong drive to recruit new members urging former service members to join. The group cites a goal of expanding from about half a million to a million more by tapping those eligible from World War II era military services. Applications go to Dr CH Church Commander Lowell Daniels Axel Lent District Attorney D K Nevada Pilot Nations Hank Yonor W Jones Tonopah Wish Bebout.
April icle features Senater Aguinaldo, leader in the Philippine independence struggle, visiting his Kawit farm after hospital recovery from appendicitis. Crowds along routes welcomed his auto ride from Manila to celebrate his birthday as villagers cheered and waved American flags.
Mexican evolutionists and minister of war outline a southward campaign toward Mexico City. Callea will lead ten thousand men as troops prepare for the movement amid official announcements.
Paris May 17 Contributions to bear the expense of Memorial Day services in American cemeteries throughout France received by the Paris Post of the American Legion total 406,000 francs. Delegations from the Paris Post will visit all American cemeteries May 30.
The union movement pushes wage increases to help workers meet the high cost of living. Rail executive facilities and the Railway Board are referenced as the opening stance in the discussion on wage adjustments.
A chaotic Sunday riot affected Irish areas with injuries reported and police deployed. Fragments describe clashes between groups, soldiers landed from England, and a broad disruption of daily activities in Cork and nearby towns, with references to Sinn Feiners and retaliatory acts.
In a 1930s style snapshot a long list compares governors salaries across states. It notes Frank C. Lowden of Illinois and McKelvie of Nebraska among the top earners and details others like Coolidge of Massachusetts and territorial governors with indefinite terms and varying pay. It also mentions senators and governors whose terms expire and party breakdowns across the nation.
Vienna court officers and attendants have gone on strike, removing robes and wigs from judges. The stoppage disrupts proceedings as the court, for the first time in memory, suspends ordinary civilian functions and seeks a resolution with officials and ministries.
Senator Daniels testified to the senate investigative committee that one of Rear Admiral time chief objects in the letter of January 7 was to bring about the investigation to remove the Navy from Pavitian control.
May 11 prohibition officers entered homes in San Francisco to secure evidence of liquor law violations. Judge Maurice Unoling presided in a United States district court while a jury was instructed, focusing on Peter Caewell accused of violating the 18th Amendment.
Teil of a warped statement shows charges against two Chicago packing companies, the Mor ry Company and Cwdahy Poctine Company, tied to alleged wrongdoing in the meat trade. The Gazette notes authorities accuse the firms of improper activities and plan further action.
The article outlines mounting pressure on Germany to pay thirty billion in reparations, with diverse voices and shaky figures cited. Analysts debate obligations, timelines, and potential economic repercussions while war era politics influence public sentiment and international stance.
A late 19th century style dispatch blends fireworks in San Francisco with Democratic political maneuvering. It notes statements by Senators and party leaders about platform alignment, primary strategies, and the influence of national machinery on party decisions.
Washington May 1 Associated Press reports a case involving a bigamist linked to the Uniform Code of Divorce Law. Details are garbled but reference is made to Tennkerts and a committer, with names such as YATES Mae and others appearing in the fragmentary text.
A delayed ruling extends the enforcement act past the mid May date as court continues hearings on permitting and liquor enforcement. The decision remains unsettled with proceedings postponed to a later month.
A brusque report details profiteering allegations amid World War I era contracts. Governors, merchants, and a Graham committee figure in disputes over war-time prices and government actions benefiting firms and against racketeering.
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