President Harding Dies and Calms Nation in 1923
Warren G Harding died at 7 25 p m in the Palace hotel San Francisco at 57 years old The news came as a shock after reports said he was improving Calvin Coolidge will succeed him Harding born November 2 1865 in Blooming Grove Ohio He was editor publisher of the Marion Star married Florence Kling no children The San Francisco bulletin reported a restful night and improved pneumonia condition doctors warned against overconfidence and noted convalescence would take time
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United States
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Theodore Rosevelt
Willam McKinley
Blooming Grove
Morrow Co
Ohio
Ohio Central
Marion Star
Florence Kling
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Joel T. Boone
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California
Washington
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Dr. Sawyer
Barstow Pool Hosts Day and Night Splash Scene
Barstow swimmers, young and old, use the public pool as warm days linger. The pool is refreshed every other day with new water, and bathing suits are supplied by Mac Mo-s, manager of Barstow Swirl ing Plung this year.
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Ranges Prove More Economical Than Other Makes
Standard Electric Ranges are highlighted as more economical to operate compared with competing brands. The claim emphasizes cost savings and efficiency, appealing to budget conscious households.
San Francisco To Light City Hall For President Harding
City hall will be illuminated every night while President Harding stays in San Francisco. Mayor Ralph, via Chief Electrician Ralph Wiley, says the display is the largest ever attempted in the city. Dome signs and illuminated features will outline the structure with red interior glow and white banners, with large American flags along Market Street to remain during the President's visit.
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Ralph Wiley
San Francisco
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City Hall
Insi Rin Cec Air Electrical
New Helmes Supply Store Under Construction
Work began this week on a new Helmes Supply Co store on the southwest side of the viaduct. The building will sit at the east end of the Mexican quarters with a thirty foot frontage. The restaurant opposite the telephone office was purchased by Mr and Mrs W W Warren, the third owners since Mr and Mrs Cremotts leased it earlier this summer.
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Helmes Supply Co
W. W. Warren
Barstow People Share News on Vacation and Local Affairs
Barstow residents and visitors are cited in a crowded update listing trips to Los Angeles and nearby beaches, fishing excursions in Bishop country, dances at Yermo, hospital recoveries, meter testing for Southern Nevada Power, and a dismissed cattle killing case involving F E Stephens and J F Van Rhyn.
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J. FE. van Rhyn
K. K. Langford
Ed. Nandos
Messrs Stephens
van Rhyn
Superior Cour
Justice
Fire at Barstow Cafe Sparks Morning Alarm
Early Tuesday residents were woken by a fire alarm as smoke issued from beneath the Barstow Cafe opposite the telephone office. An oil lamp under the coffee urn ignited the wall, but the blaze was quickly controlled with minimal damage. Warren, who had just leased the restaurant with his wife, said losses would be under five dollars. The resulting mess from water was cleaned, and breakfast served to guests.
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Exposition to Close Sunday Night Carnival Ends Week
A mammoth three day Days of 49 celebration will close the Motion Picture Exposition Friday Saturday and Sunday. Elaborate plans promise a glorious colorful finale with novel features to inject zest into the carnival spirit of the last days.
Barstow Printer Seeks Payment on Expired Subscription
Announcement from Barstow Printer about an overdue subscription. It states the subscriber’s name is on the books as delinquent and requests payment of the amount owed or notice of what they will pay, warning to expect a check.
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Barstow
Congregational Notes on church building and Sunday school plans
At a recent church meeting the fate of the current edifice was unsettled with options to move or sell and construct a larger structure. Circumstances may force relocation and funds could be redirected to either purpose as needed. Sunday school opens August 5 at 9 45 am followed by a brief service and sermon.
New School House Planned in Yermo by Trustees
A new school house is to be erected in Yermo with trustees soon seeking funds. The Union Pacific at Yermo will begin building a recreation hall adjacent to its new depot for employees.
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Uton Pacific
Signing of the Declaration of Independence Remembered
In a Philadelphia room a diverse group of founders gathered in powdered hair and long coats. Jefferson wrote the paper, Lee's motion was passed earlier, and on August 2 all signed, with Hancock presiding. The public act sealed their names in history as cannon and bells celebrated in earlier days.
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