Powers Send Last Note to Turkey as War Resumes
British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey and other powers demand Rechad Pasha explain the Turkish delay in London talks. Allies threaten to renounce the armistice and resume hostilities within days, focusing on Adrianople while Greece, Serbia, and Montenegro pursue aims in the region.
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Sir Edward Grey
Rechad Pasha
London
Turkey
Adrianople
Constantinople
Europe
Edward Grey
Porte
Greece
Servia
Montengro
Scutari
Aegean Islands
Salonika
Around Town Notes on Local Residents and Visit Improvements
Dr Linhart now travels with a first class buzz wagon equipped with pneumatic tires ideal for desert roads and faster out of town visits. Mrs W D Riche recovers from grip while Miss Nancy Gilham bounces back from typhoid fever. Vv Dick Zanini rests at Zanini ranch west of town for a few weeks. Dr A C Briggs of Los Angeles visits Barstow on realty business. Mrs W C Weir and Lucille return from Ventura. Miss A G Allen travels to Los Angeles on business. Joe Goodrich works at Dr Slocum mine preparing a core drill for further drilling. A 16 hp gas engine is available at Barstow machine shop for display and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Briggs
Los Angeles
Barstow
W. C. Weir
Lucille
Ventura
A. G. Allen
Joe Goodrich
Local Building Activity Surges in Barstow
Barstow reports ongoing construction with C C Brass completing a glass cupola for Mrs D C Henderson and finishing a house for Engineer Jim Grey. R M Dillingham is adding a residence, Joe Goodrich is building for C E Burkhart, and C E Williams plans further south side additions. Donald Henderson prepares to lay a new house site awaiting lumber, while the editor's home nears completion.
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Barstow
C.C. Brass
D. C. Henderson
Jim Grey
R. M. Dillingham
Joe Goodrich
C. E. Burkhart
C. E. Williams
Donald Henderson
Power Laundry for Barstow
Barstow residents urged to keep laundry funds in town by establishing a machine laundry. The Printer notes the need to create local jobs and retain money, insisting the new plant will not replace workers but boost local spending. Readers are invited to write letters proposing concrete starts.
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Barstow
Parcels Post Rules Encouraged by Postmaster Kendrick
Postmaster Kendrick urges study of parcels post rules to avoid trouble. A parcels post stamp is not acceptable on regular mail, a special stamp is required. Each package must bear sender’s name and address and all merchandise must go via parcels post. Unstamped or addressless items go to the dead letter office. Packages must be easily opened for inspection and may be insured up to $50 with a 10 cent fee in parcel post stamps.
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Kendrick
Gilberte Miray Confesses Killing Partner Near Cliff House
Gilberte Miray alias Farnum Daley told Constable Harris he killed his partner Fred Pollis near the Cliff House last Wednesday evening and dragged the body into the surf. Both men, 19 and natives of New York, were noted pickpockets. San Francisco police were alerted and search for the body continues.
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Gilberte Miray
Farnum Daley
Harris
Fred [Ollis
New York
San Francisco
Announcement of Barstow Printer Lease
The Barstow Printer announces that WM. J. Evans is the lessee and will handle all business communications from the printer leased from owner P. M. LeSage.
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P.M. LeSage
Barstow
WM. J. Evans
Lessee
Barstow Brevities Highlights Local Happenings
Dr. Anderson notes a boy arrived Monday night for Mr. and Mrs. KE. L. Mudgett. Barstow shop markets a 16-hp gas engine for desert claims. Chas. D. Williams offers assessment work and ranch improvements. K. T. Hillis builds a heavy track wagon to haul marble to Victorville for shipment to Santa Barbara. Mrs. Emma L. Bryan of Harrisonburg Va. due in Barstow to stay with her son and daughter-in-law L. K. Bryan. Notions line new at the Novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Anderson
KE. L. Mudgett
Barstow
Chas. D. Williams
Hinkley
K. T. Hillis
Victorville Station
Santa Barbara
Emma L. Bryan
Iarrisonburg
L. K. Bryan
West Barstow
Bryan
Richmond, Va
Episcopal services planned for January 22 at schoolhouse
Union Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Superintendent Mr. McIntosh. Evening services follow at 8 p.m. Bishop Johnson and Reverend Jamison will conduct Episcopal services Tuesday evening January 22 at 8 o'clock at the schoolhouse. Everyone invited.
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Union Church
McIntosh
Bishop Johnson
Jamison
Ocean-to-Ocean Road Plans Banquet At San Bernardino
January 30 visitors from northern route towns will tour San Bernardino as committees align along the national highway plan. The city invites county chambers of commerce to join a large banquet and festivities. Barstow will send a delegation. Flood-season mountain roads halted auto travel but repairs by Mr Bright aim to fix crossings and improve safety.
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San Bernardino
National Highway Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Barstow
Bright
Santa Fe at the Fair Grand Canyon Exhibit
The Santa Fe Railroad plans a $250000 1915 exposition concession. A gigantic artificial Grand Canyon will be built with staff canvas and full lighting to show sunset colors from an observation platform. Spectators will view rugged desert chasms resembling famous canyon paintings.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
Santa Fe Railroad
Canyon
Wilsons Mining Laws Fifth Edition Revised to 1911
Calvert Wilson presents annotated mining laws for United States regions Arizona California Nevada Oregon and Utah including oil claim provisions. Fifth edition revised to May 1 1911 with forms. Sold for 50 cents at Printer Office Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Calvert Wilson
Barstow
DuPont Powder Special Prices in Car Load Lots
Murphy Bros markets DuPont Powder through Ludlow California and Tecopa California with agents for Hercules Red Cross Gelatine and blasting powder. Special prices on ton lots for bulk buyers.
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DuPont
Hercules
Red Cross
Murphy Bros
Ludlow
Cal
Tecopa
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HOTEL
Melrose
Barstow, Cal
City Meat Market
Barstow Drug Store
GEO. B. Parks
Barstow, Calif
B. C. Anderson
Santa FE
R. R
Viaduct
Calif
McGuire & Mahoney Electrical Contractors
Barstow Drug
STOR
Power Laundry
White & Platt
Portland Cement
Golden State Portland Cement Co
Henderson
Sloan & Hart
Barstow, California
Connectic
New Maslin and Gingham
Lubin J. Henderson
Everybody’s Tailor
Barstow McRae & CO
NEW Concrete
Mojave Valley
M. Fletcher
Heinz Goods
Irisbrand
Ludlow,p. O. Stagg
And
Tecopa, Calif
Frisco
DuPont Powder
Inez
C.E. Stauter
Santa Fe Gate
Harvey
E. R. Waite
A. R. Montijo
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