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Newspaper
Tonopah Daily Bonanza
Location
Tonopah, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented wartime style note details a journey to Mexico City with missing escort and unclear passenger names. It references Villa Gols and several places, with stray phrases implying a private operation and travel arrangements amid disrupted text.
May 14 report from Washington outlines alleged threats in connection with Mexican affairs. Former official Raymond Dy Negri and associate Jones discuss involvement with Senator Fall of New Mac, while Chacley yee from the Justice Department faces charges amid the fray.
The mine reports a 50 foot shaft drilling phase aimed at reaching a northern Military ledge about 125 feet away. Plans call for crosscutting east and west to expose a possible ledge between 150 and 200 feet east. The operation uses two shifts and a new motor truck for equipment needs.
Martin Kennedy of Arrowhead Mining reports strong activity at the camp as the deep shaft reaches 192 feet and ore shows promising results. The Arrowhead Extension hoist and Malog equipment progress support a two shift operation while other groups push plans for a summer campaign. The Silver Signal settlement and resumption may occur soon as the West Arrowhead nears full equipment. a change is noted on the Consol Aind sinking.
Reports say mine fires in Kenmei and Argonaut mines have burned for over a year. Crews flooded sections and are now pumping water to control the blaze. Separately a prisoner arrived in state prison after confessing to murdering his wife.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts denounced profiteers in the senate as the main cause of widespread unrest and urged swift action to relieve the cost of living crisis. He cited large dividends and said public sentiment blames price hikes as a political issue.
Washington May 18 The Republican national convention begins to frame its platform as leaders discuss policy directions. Wil Hays and Ogden Mills guide by the platform committee, shaping factions into a unified stance.
In Pennsylvania on May 1 seven Republican train delegates and seven Democratic nominating assembly delegates are elected. Electors may indicate presidential preference with Edward Wood as the sole Democratic ballot choice. a write-in for Me MuAdoo is mentioned by opponents. Philadelphia bank and memories General Palmer are referenced amid a muddled ballot scene.
A fragmented 191X-era notice reports Senator Dentom of Pennsylvania accusing Rear Admiral Simm of charges, with Secretary Daniels testifying before a senatorial committee. It notes a January 7 letter, a July-August speech, and claims of procrastination delaying the war effort by months at a cost of fifteen billion dollars and many lives.
City officials institute a one way traffic rule on narrow streets to improve safety and manage vehicle flow. De May 18 marks the official start as traffic wardens impose restrictions and issue guidance for motorists.
A report on the Spanish Helts mining activity notes eight foot width veins carrying silver averaging 140 ounces with significant gold content. The operation shows a low tonnage output of about one hundred tons monthly, with ore shipments valued near $12,000 and a potential 600 tons of ore being processed. The piece mentions a courtly investor event and details on the vein’s depth, production shifts, and ongoing mining developments amid a broader overview of head grades and measurements.
A Soviet official announced that a Zionist group meeting in Moscow was raided and many attendees were detained. Authorities said the action aimed to curb Zionist activities amid heightened tensions on the movement.
Samuel Keener, a young Polander, defeats a veteran opponent at the Palate Wigalewe Club event in ARIS May 18. The match features the rising talent and a display of skill as both players compete.
A garbled 1940s plaintext fragment references Soviet aims in France, hinting at political influence and control strategies. The text mentions Paris, Moscow, and wartime alignments, with scattered names and ambiguous events suggesting an intelligence or diplomatic assessment.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions John Barton Payne and railroads with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or events beyond a possible shift to railroad work or involvement. Preserve as a brief note with limited readable facts.
A garbled report describes the daughter of a wealthy Cuban planter, last seen in New York, found in Los Angeles after unspecified events. The text is corrupted with years and dates, but indicates the young woman is connected to a planter family and was located following earlier declarations.
A Washington hearing led by Etsina Reali of Berkeley discussed freeing objectors amid wartime hardship. The message from Congress urged an end to the war and condemned continued confinement as unjust, with the delegation noting ongoing compulsory detention remains a serious issue.
Fragmentary report notes a rail freight disruption in Washington tied to reform efforts. The draft text mentions a ported movement, a leading group, and a naval or governmental context with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. The piece signals a breaking up of a freight jam and evolving policy discussions.
Vague OCR text shows unresolved debate over the Army bill with references to senate discussions, potential objections, and ongoing procedural clashes. The fragment hints at leadership names and committee tensions without coherent detail.
A wartime dispatch states Hungary will sign a peace treaty, outlining terms and implications. The report notes official confirmation and expected political consequences amid postwar realignments.
Fragmentary, garbled text mentions Vermont and life and local terms. Readers see scattered names and places but no coherent event or clear facts to summarize into a full news item.
A report from Arrowmead Camp details an assault case where Tay trustee Thos Avinene and others are involved. The case cites a witness list and preliminary proceedings with mentions of defendants, dates, and legal actions as the inquiry moves forward.
In Smyrna tensions flare as Greek and Turkish groups clash amid a regional confrontation. The article notes disrupted trade, scattered violence, and calls for calm from local authorities as both sides claim grievances and seek control.
Fragmentary OCR segment from Omaha Center for Airplanes contains numerous garbled phrases and missing context, yielding no coherent event or named entities to summarize. The readable portions do not establish a clear action, date, location, or involved organizations suitable for a concise newspaper card.
A brief notice reports a death by own action at a grave site related to a spouse. The fragment references a location in Ghersting e and New Leowatey with derailed text surrounding the incident. The readable portion confirms a fatal self inflicted act tied to a grave context.
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