Illinois Women Vote Affects City and State Ballots
Estimates show 75 000 to 100 000 of Chicago 217 614 eligible women voted for the first time in the Alder election while male turnout matched roughly. No woman candidate won except in First Ward where Marion Drake challenged John Coughlin. Subways bond issues and public bathing bonds faced mixed results as temperance trends shifted in many counties and towns across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marion Drake
Bathhouse
John Coughlin
Illinois
Bloomington
Decatur
Belvidere
Canton
Freeport
Galesburg
Joflet
Monmouth
Kewanee
Oekpors
Elgin
East Galena Rockford
National Highway Notes Call to Organize Good Roads Associations
The National Old Trails Road Association led by Judge J M Lowe calls Midwestern towns to form good roads groups ready to leverage shifts in the Shackleford bill as Senate action looms. Washington sources say the measure may be killed or altered, with a preference for town to town routes over farm to market lines, pushing local groups to organize. Tourists report include F E Eckhart from Los Angeles eyeing Newberry land, and travelers Lanning, Austen, and Mrs Reed noting desert road conditions from San Bernardino to Barstow and the Grand Canyon route via Needles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Old Trails Road Association
J. M. Lowe
Middle West
Shackleford
Senate
Washington
Lowe
x—Mohave Co. Miner
F.E. Eckhart
Los Angeles
Auburn
Newberry
San Bernardino
Upland
Joe D. Lanning
Pasadena
Central Garage
Colorado
Mojave
Banning
Mecca
White River
Barstow
Copper City
Johannesburg
George Austen
Reed
Charlottesville
California
Grand Canyon
Needles
Hikers J. H. Cook and Wife Pass Through Bamstow
New York couple Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cook trek from Frisco to New York on a coast to coast hike begun March 9. They carry $1, camp out, must earn expenses, and will receive $3000 from the Who's Who Club of New York as a reward. eight months, 4000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cook
New York
Bamstow
San Francisco
Frisco
Accident on Salt Lake freight yards injures Ben Schulte
Ben Schulte 26 and two companions were attempting to board a Salt Lake freight train in the east end yards when Schulte fell under the wheels. The accident severed his right leg above the ankle and cost the toes and part of his left foot. He received first aid from Dr. Anderson and was taken to the county hospital. His father Antone Schulte, a Plymouth Wisconsin farmer, is mentioned. the companions were detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schulte
Salt Lake
Schulte
Anderson
Antone Schulte
Plymouth
Wis
Easter Services at Union Church Sunday 7:45 PM
Easter services scheduled at the Union church on Sunday April 12 at 7 45 PM with special music. All are invited to attend and participate in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Union Church
Correct Land Descriptions for Deputy Assessor Nicklin
Instructions request residents to send accurate land descriptions to Deputy Assessor T G Nicklin in Barstow, detailing improvements land character and actual value. The ad advises addressing letters to Barstow for correction notices and land valuation input.
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T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
Barstow Printer Office Promotes Local Job Printing
Local ad urges patrons to patronize the Barstow Printer office the only print shop in the desert between Needles and San Bernardino offering in house job printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Desert
Needles
San Bernardino
Kinder Braver Sweeter Let Me Be A Little Kinder
A prose poem instructs a reader to act with kindness bravery and cheer. It urges more praise service and Meekerness toward others while seeking personal improvement and calm acceptance of life and death. The piece is attributed to Courier Once a Week.
Railroad Affairs Raise Rip Track Hours to Ten
The car department staff welcomes the increase to a ten hour shift on the rip track. John J. Byrne, assistant traffic manager of the Santa Fe lines, travels to Chicago to assume full charge during Traffic Manager Black’s absence.
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Car
John J. Byrne
Santa Fe Coast Lines
Chicago
Black
Barstow Visit Notes and Local Staffing Changes
Bonus Supervisor Lightfoot and Bonus Demonstrator Hunt spent Monday and Tuesday in Barstow. A son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Robt Deuchrass with mother and child doing well though the father remains in danger. R G Cooper has resigned as boilermaker helper and left for San Francisco. General Supt J R Hitchcock and others toured the Barstow shops Thursday. Searles M Miller, formerly bonus inspector on the rip track, left for San Francisco.
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Lightfoot
H. W. Hunt
Barstow
Robt. Deuchrass
R. G. Cooper
San Francisco
J. R. Hitchcock
S Coast Lines
H. E. Ray
Gen’l
M. J. Collins
Searles M. Miller
Barstow Notes On Local Visits And Irrigation
D. T. Chilson works at the Dag Gett ranch for a couple of weeks to irrigate alfalfa. Mrs. P. Feddersohn returns from Puente after visiting her sister Mrs. T. F. Brown. Miss Grace V. Hovey of Los Angeles visits Mrs. T. F. Brown this week. Miss Edith Wilcox spends vacation at her Ontario home.
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D. T. Chilson
Daggett Ranch
P. Feddersohn
Puente
T. F. Brown
Grace V. Hovey
Los Angeles
Edith Wilcox
Ontario
Daggett News Roundup from Daggett California
Daggett sees visits from E D Barry and family returning from Pasadena, Mrs Barry and daughters extend Easter trip, and Shook trades ranch for Corona property. Miss Norris illness closes school indefinitely, B A Funk elected trustee, Barstow and Los Angeles trips by locals, and Daggett residents mix with Barstow, Los Angeles, and Calico ventures.
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E. D. Barry
Pasadena
Barry
Barstow
Los Angeles
Johnny McCue
Mary van Dyke
Mr. Parsons
Huron
Calif
Wedding Invitations For Hinckley Henderson And Ruby Prahl
Invitations have been issued for the wedding at Mission Hall tomorrow evening with a dance to follow. Also noted are a Santa Fe tourist sleeper service details in Barstow to Los Angeles and San Bernardino, and various local notices including officials' travel, inquest, social events, and church reception notes involving Barstow residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley Henderson
Ruby Fern Prahl
Mission Hall
New Roof and Additions at Miss Hogan Residence
Chas. C. Brass and son of Barstow report a new roof for Miss May Hogan home and a new engine house, sleeping room, and laundry built on the property. An expest house program is planned for Sunday April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Opera House
Vernon Carter
Barstow
Pasadena
Waterman Ranch
Santa Fe
Barstow Union Church
Day
Chas. C. Brass and Son
Miss May Hogan
Brass & Son
Miners and Mining News From Idaho to Barstow
Old friend P Marker operates a gold extracting machine on the Snake River at Idaho Falls and sends regards through The Printer. Searles Lake sees large borax and potash works with 150 workers. A Santa Fe railroad line nears completion to the lake. Prospectors Foglesong Roach Teagarden develop the Clark and Duncan mines near Barstow, rich in base metals. They plan water sampling from a 50 ft shaft and consider smelting on site. A proposal to build a desert ores monument at the depot grounds gains interest.
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P. Marker
Santa Fe
Snake River
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Pete
Searles Lake
American Trona Co
S. P
John W. Foglesong
Frank Roach
Oklahoma
A. A. Teagarden
Kansas City
Clark & Duncan
Barstow
Mining Boom Drives Activity in Dale District Mines
Placer mining is active in the Dale district led by Fred Vaile of Indio who bonds the fat den Rale group for 25000. The Los Angeles mine near by reaches 800 feet deep with large ore bodies and a 30 ton stamp mill. Brooklyn Mine operates 10 tons daily. sharing ownership with Los Angeles. Supply mine yields 100 tons daily from 1100 ft level with three more 100 ton tanks planned to raise capacity to about 150 tons daily.
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Fred Vaile
Indio
el Dorado
Los Angeles
Dale
Brooklyn
Dance to the Newlyweds at Fletcher’s Theater
A pleasant social evening in Otis honored Mr and Mrs Dick Perry newlyweds of Otis hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Haynes and Mr and Mrs Frank Gough. About 14 friends attended with County Clerk Chas Post and his daughter arriving from Otis. Fifty couples danced after a film show as the University Glee Club performed two selections. Perry, a stationary engineer at Otis roundhouse, is popular in local circles. the bride is formerly Miss Gladys Mary Melvin.
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Harry Haynes
Frank Gough
Dick Perry
Otis
Fletcher’s Theater
Chas. Post
Automobiles
University Glee Club
Reading
Perry
Otis Roundhouse
Gladys Mary Melvin
Senate considers Panama Canal toll repeal hearings
The Interoceanic Canals Committee set a fifteen day hearing period starting Thursday to hear supporters and opponents of the House passed tolls exemption repeal bill. They will also hear Senators with substitute plans ranging from a broad exemption claim to arbitration.
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Gulf and Pacific Coast
Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee
House
United States
Gallinger
Norris
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Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Richard Pearson Hobson
United States Senate
Underwood
Hobson
Nebraska
Temperance
Emerson
Gerhardt A. Bading
Milwaukee
Emil Seidel
Henry L. Jost
Kansas City, Mo
Clarence A. Burton
Labor
Citizens
Aguilar
Colo
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Don H. Drukker
Rassai
Robert L. Bremner
James J. O’bryne
Wilson
Register
Daggett Doings
Agent White
The
J. I. Harris
E. R. Wells
Bakersfield
Oll
Fuller
Harris
Daniel T. Chilson
W. J. Evans
A. C., Adams
Chilson
E. L. Mudgett
Jack Harts
Superior Valley
Elliott Evans
Hinkley
W. B. Allen
A. E. Axtell
Geo. Shepherd
Stanley Gibbs
Solomon
Harmontown
Harmony
Joseph Harmon
C. Malmesbury
Dale Mining
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