Villa refuses to yield Benton’s body
Secretary Bryan reports a message from General Villa promising to deliver William S. Benton’s body to American authorities when arrangements are made but adds that Villa will not hand it over now. The British ambassador noted the case is treated as a matter of U.S. citizens with American officials to witness exhumation and reburial procedures while considering the evidence of the wounds to determine cause of death. Authorities seek updates on other Americans missing in Chihuahua and discuss a possible marine guard at the Mexico City legation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Villa
Carothers
Juarez
William S. Benton
Chihuahua
Benton
Great Britain
Jagco
Cecil
United States
Letcher
Gustav Bauch
Bauch
Harry Compton
Curtis
Mexico City
Japan
William §. Benton
Amercan
Terrazas
Creel
Secret Service
Printer reduces page count and promises home produced content
The Printer announces a four page issue this week and explains the patent inside pages will be a home produced, improved product. It pledges cleaner news, no fake or dishonest ads, and plans to increase pages as business warrants.
Coffee export tax to fund war effort in Huerta era decree
A new export tax on coffee, 3 pesos per 100 kg for un husked beans and 3 percent for cleaned product, is set to take effect February 25. The measure aims to raise funds for President Huerta's war, as the coffee crop begins moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Bauch
Benton’s
Huerta
Winchester amateur astronomer arrests new asteroid discovery
Rev Joel H Metcalf of Winchester Massachusetts reports adding another asteroid to the solar system. Among the 800 bodies between Mars and Jupiter, Metcalf has discovered forty. The latest asteroid is estimated to have a diameter of 500 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel H. Metcalf
Winchester
Mass
Solar System
Mars
Jupiter
Metcalf
Jewish Historical Society Opens Meeting on Columbus Quest
The American Jewish Historical Society begins its twenty second annual meeting in Philadelphia to determine definitively whether Christopher Columbus was a Jew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
American Jewish Historical Society
Philadelphia
California Motor Vehicle Act Declared Constitutional
The California Legislature's motor vehicle act is upheld by the State Supreme Court in two decisions. It requires owners to pay a yearly registration fee based on horsepower and chauffeurs to pay $2 annually. Operators other than owners or chauffeurs pay no fee. Each car must display a distinctive number shown by the State Department of Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
State Supreme Court
State Department of Enginering
Haitian uprising and looming naval protection in Port au Prince
President Zamor leads the Haitien Federal army through the north and occupies Cape Haitien while unrest flares in Port au Prince. Ambassador Smith and Consul Battiste report the threat to Captain R. L. Russell aboard the battleship South Carolina in the harbor, with a probable landing to safeguard foreign interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamor
Theodore
Cape Haitien
Port Au Prince
Smith
Battiste
R. L. Russell
South Carolina
Barstow Brevities: February News items in brief
Barstow notes include visits by Cobb from Korea, the orange show in progress with rain delaying closing, and Victor Valley Day. Deputy assessor T. G. Nicklin begins work March 1 across Barstow Victorville Hesperia Daggett Otis, with calls planned to Atolia Hinkley Ludlow Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Cobb
Korea
Barstow
Hinkley
T. G. Nicklin
J. E. Harris
Victor Valley
Victorville
Hesperia
Daggett
Otis
Atolia
Ludlow
Silver Lake
W. W. Jones
Cajon
Water Rushes Through Mojave Deserts: Flood Impacts Rise
Heavy rains swell the Mojave river last Friday and Saturday sending floodwaters into Victorville Barstow and Daggett. Bridges pile drivers and levees fail as the stream floods ranches and roads, with residents forced to ford the river and storms erase the bridge approaches. The flood follows a western mesquite corridor and recedes after destruction along the north road and county bridge.
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Mojave River
San Bernardino Mountains
Victorville
Barstow
Crooks Ranch
Haws Ranch
Buzzard Rock
Geo. B. Leeds
Daggett
Salt Lake railroad bridge damage and flood effects
Salt Lake railroad bridge components were swept away with two bents at Afton and tunnel and Baxter bridges removed. Service on the Salt Lake line to the southwest was suspended due to storms and floods in Utah and Nevada. West Barstow residents reported no significant damage. earnings and broader impact unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Railroad
Afton
Salt Lake R.R
Baxter
Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Utah
Nevada
West Barstow
Barstow Hosts Packed Rail Passengers Amid Washouts
Barstow endured weekend crowds as Santa Fe and Salt Lake trains stalled by washes and a Cajon pass slide. Coast Artillery troops were routed by a 16 zero defeat in a Sunday ball game, while tourists packed Fletcher's Opera House and the Union church filled to capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Santa Fe
Salt Lake
Cajon Pass
Pletcher’s
Opera Trouse
Brass’ Hall
Coast Artillery
San Diego
Buell Funks
Hudson
Fletcher
Opera House
Agent White
White
Union Church
Harvey House
South
San Francisco Line Club
Mojave
E. T. Hillis
Notice of Barstow Sanitary Inspection and Fly Control
Health officer Dr. B. C. Anderson urges thorough inspection of Barstow next week to improve sanitary conditions. Town to be cleaned to prevent sickness. public urged to participate and swat flies for a healthier climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
B. C. Anderson
Osborn mines to change hands near Ord Mountain
Osborn mines at Ord Mountain are reported to transfer ownership around March 20. Daggett residents and railroad workers attended a Tuesday night dance and chicken supper at Otis. Daggett representatives listed include Tom, Joe, Miss Eileen McCue, and W D Thornburg and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
Ord Mountain
Otis
Daggett
Tom
Joe
Eileen McCue
W. D. Thornburg
Mohave
Salt Lake Railroad
Santa Fe
Ludlow
Our County
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Barstow Printer—Mechanical Department
A. Gilham
San Francisco
John M. Mahoney
el Monte
A. G. Allen
San Bernardino
A. Montijo
Los Angeles
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