04 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1916
Page
1
A statement urges voters in the First District to elect a supervisor who understands the desert, manages public funds like private funds, and protects all taxpayers. It stresses a nonpartisan, businesslike approach to develop San Bernardino County and oversee the vast Desert Empire.
Notice urges universal voter registration for all elections including school, primary and political. Citizens are directed to contact district clerks such as KE L White at Barstow drug store and listed officials in Lucerne, Gray Mountain, Todd, Hinkley, Kramer, Superior Valley, Daggett, Vermo, Ludlow, Raser and Helen. Additional names promised next week.
Betty Nansen William J. Kelly and Edward Jose headline the William Fox production A Woman's Resurrection at Barstow's Photo-Play Theatre on Saturday February 5. The trio bring dramatic talent praised as unmatched for a two dollar theater.
The Hesperia storm brought record winds and a rising river that cut into the O Neill ranch, wrecking a homestead and washing away land. River View Rancho saw minor damage while debris and snow altered travel as Hewitt reported four to five miles of roads washed out and hay losses. The flood, peaking near the highest twenty year marks, could last into August with abundant mountain snow.
Washington dateline reports Democrats split over Philippine independence with some urging immediate release and others warning of dangers. Poindexter argues that guaranteeing neutrality with other nations could trigger war, while Walsh questions coercive international action. Vino debate and public buildings note add to legislative tensions as Poindexter and Reed are quoted on policy verities.
Editorial calls for immediate bridge repair to reopen Barstow crossing and serve Superior Valley Hinkley and other valleys. Demands authority to fund blasting rock at Buzzard Point and advance money, with aid from Santa Fe Railway and local citizens.
San Francisco report reveals naturalist John Muir left 184000 in cash within banks as part of a quarter million dollar estate. His daughter Wanda Hanna and her sister B A Funk share the estate after his death in December 1914. Muir reportedly saved from vineyard income and hid the funds in bags marked laundry.
The Los Angeles land office granted patents to mineral lands in Riverside county held by Iron Mining company totaling about 230 acres. After a government suit to cancel Iron Mountain entries, the company was required to complete $500 work per claim. patents issued cover claims where work has been done, with several more still under determination and others progressing to patent.
The Contra Costa Gas Company filed with the Railroad Commission for authority to build a gas distribution and sales system across Martinez to Port Costa including Crockett Crotona and Valona. The company currently supplies Pittsburg Antioch Concord and Martinez.
A Senate judiciary subcommittee favorably reported the Sheppard constitutional amendment resolution, paving a path for nationwide prohibition by submitting an amendment to the states for ratification. The public health report links pneumonia deaths to liquor availability, noting ten percent of U.S. deaths.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urged shippers to avoid detention of cars and the National Industrial Traffic League urged prompt release and full loading of equipment. Hibbing proposes six steps to speed flow: load quickly, use full capacity, anticipate freight disposition, only order promptly loadable cars, avoid special car types, and minimize billing cars to intermediates for reconsignment.
C. G. Leeson, president of the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and Feather River Highway Association, calls a joint meeting in Oroville to oppose the route proposed by the State Highway Commission.
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