Slingsby Estate Case Heads to English Court
Lieutenant Charles Reynaud Slingsby of San Francisco challenges ownership of York and Ainsley estate valued with about $50,000 annual income. The case, before the Court of Chancery in London, centers on alleged child substitution by his wife and a younger brother’s dispute over succession to the English inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slingsby
York and
Ainsley
Lieutenant Slingsby
England
Slingsby
Dorothy Morgan Cutler Slingsby
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Hattie Blain
James
Disputed Actions Linked to Mrs Slingsbys Dress
The letter recalls arguments with Mrs Slingsby over her dress and asserts the baby was born on September 1. It claims she went to the Canadian Bank of Commerce on California Street on September 2 to cash her husband’s check and visited a downtown cloak shop around that period.
Americans Held for Ransom Amid Mexican Rebel Activity
The latest kidnapping targets American Robert Ward, seized by eight armed men near Parral and held for a $5000 Mexican ransom. Rebels burn railroad bridges north and east of San Luis, while actions shift along the border and gunboat Wheeling moves to Mobile. Chicago Grand Opera receipts for ten weeks total about $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Chihuahua City
Letcher
Ward
Parral
Durango
San Luis
Torreon
Vera Cruz
Wheeling
Mobile
Ala
Mexico Northwestern Railway
Juarez
Salazar
Columbus
N. M
Chihuahue City
California Assembly debates fish and game bills and court fees
The report lists 35 bills from the State Fish and Game Commission introduced by Assemblyman J. H. Gill. Other items note a Los Angeles divorce over hotel window silhouettes, a push for universal smallpox vaccination for schools, and tallies of bills in the fourth week of the legislative session. Also covered are honey prices in San Bernardino, baby farms near Los Angeles, a “poor man’s” fee reversal bill, a teacher wage bill, a Petaluma post office death cluster, a Sacramento damage claim against the state, a Wells Fargo embezzlement probation, and New Mexico Pueblo Indians seeking land deeds for tax avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Commission
J. H. Gill
China
Fish and Game Committee
Margaret Dillingham
Los Angeles
W. C. Dillingham
Dillingham Printing Company of
Los Aneles
California
John N. Anderson
Orange County
Assembly
Senate
House
San Bernardino County
Kh. O. Sawyer
Board of Supervisors
Dr. Sawyer
Frank Smith
Oakland
Sacramento
Mary O'Rourke
Petaluma
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Olmsted
John W. Murphy
W. E. Wilder
Ira G. Stone
Ferdie Rach
Charles Waddell
J. O'Rourke
I. A. Avery
Napa State Hospital
J. M. Inman
Avery
Marvin W. Slamby
Wells-Fargo Express
Sunset-Pacific
Bakersfield
Mahon
Baker
C. P. Badger
Hamby
New Mexico
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
United States
W. H. Pope
Francis '. Wilson
The
Pueblos
Hesperia Doings: Social Hall Groundbreaking and Local News
The Tesperia Social Hall foundation was laid with a large crowd as G. J. Finnegan spoke on the desert’s future. A ladies luncheon followed, and volunteers served lunch at one. Victorville supported Hesperia, aiding the hall project amid local industry notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesperia
G. J. Finnegan
Victorville
Hesperia
W.R. Hughes
Talmadge
QO. A
Sunrise Valley Scene Highlights Road Work and Homestead Entries
Work on Mojave Boulevard nears completion as travelers praise the roads. K. K. Isaacs buys 1000 apple trees for a ranch west of Oro Grande. J. W. Martin and two sons file on 820 acres in section 30 township 7 planning 4 acres of grain. They come from Oxnard. James Peden visits Los Angeles family. Miss Mary Loughran and Mrs Chapanois expect final proof on homesteads in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Boulevard
K. K. Isaacs
Oro Grande
J. W. Martin
Oxnard
James Peden
Los Angeles
Mary Loughran
Chappanois
San Antone Club Holds January Meeting at Nair Home
The San Antone Club met January 25 at O. B. Nair’s home with 25 members signing the constitution after business. Refreshments followed and a social evening was enjoyed. The next meeting is set for February 22 at G. Coleman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antone Club
O. B. Nair
G. Coleman
Hinkley Happenings At The Co operative Association
Hinkley community notes new officers at the cooperative association with S S Hill as president J D Rich vice president G Siemon secretary S HL Youthg treasurer a five member executive committee. Sixty barrels of oil and distillate ordered for a start a 500 barrel tank site being arranged. Treasury shows 375 dollars and road improvements planned. A E Axtell drilling a good well for Miss Moore desert claim 50 feet deep 14 feet to water final proof expected soon. Nf P Dover returns to local business with family remaining in San Pablo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley Co-operative Association
S. S. Hill
J.D. Rich
Geo. Siemon
S. HL. Youthg
Treasury
A. E. Axtell
Miss Moore
Nf. P. Dover
San Pablo
Measurements of the Statue of Liberty Nose and Arm
The article notes Liberty's statue in New York harbor has a nose four feet six inches long and an eye span two feet six inches. It states the right arm bearing the torch measures forty two feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Statue of Liberty
New York Harbor
Hairpin swallowed by Atwater girl removed by doctors
A three and a half inch black hairpin swallowed by Frank Thomas's three year old daughter in Atwater near Merced was removed from her stomach with the aid of X rays. Doctors Harry Craycroft and J L Manupin located the pin and performed the operation successfully, the pin lodged with points into the intestines. Separately Idaho Supreme Court contempt fines were paid by Capt R S Sheridan C O Broxon and A R Cruzen with about 160 000 pennies collected from all states and Canada including Missouri and Pennsylvania as major contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Atwater
Merced
Harry Craycroft
J. L. Manupin
R. S. Sheridan
C. O. Broxon
A. R. Cruzen
Idaho Supreme Court
Posse Capital News
Supreme Court
Union
Canada
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Victorville Items Highlight Local Commerce and Social Events
The Victorville dispatch notes remodeling at the Santa Fe pumping plant and station work. It lists shipments including over 10,000 fruit trees for named consignees, carloads of flour, household goods, lumber, and sugar beet seed. Socials include a Valentine ball at Victor hall and a whist club gathering, with various locals traveling or changing jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
John D. Pope
Harlan
A. G. Trendell
Fred Lang
James Bolger
Rialto
Richardson Bros
Colton
Nix
Frijoles
J. E. Jargo
Jenkins Place
Delmar Urschel
W. Chenowith
California
Victorville
Gilbert
5Th
J Streets
Ford
Callahan
Walter Richardson
Ford Auto Co
Los Angeles
Kendrick
Barstow
Victor Hall
Hesperia
San Diego
Bob Lyndh
Lang
Florence Wright
Leonard Taylor
Annex
Len
Frank Marshall
Jim Patterson
Devore
O. B. Nair
Rancho Verde
Brooks
Claremont
Fred Rothman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balin
Mrs. Keleher
Chicago Grand Opera Company
California News
Hesperia Doings
Sunrise Valley
San Antone Valley
Yre
Lubin J. Henderson
Tatlor
Calif
Hinkley
Newton’s Brands
R. M. Dillingham
Valentine
Victorville Hall
Chas. C. Brass
B. C. Anderson
Santa FE R&r. Rk
Viaduct
Union Church
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
GEO. B. Parks
Barstow, Calif
McGuire & Mahoney Electrical Contractors
Barstow, Cal
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