Japan Volcanos Subside Amid Sakura Island Suffering
Late advices from Kagoshima report volcanoes subsiding as thousands on Sakura Island face shelter and food shortages. The American Peace Society appeals for aid while damage is estimated at 10 million yen. Officials note 9000 of 19,000 residents accounted for as relief efforts continue.
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Kagoshima
Japan
American Peace Society of Japan
United States
Sakura
Sakura-Jima
Tokio
Interior Department
Coins Missing From University Library Heist
University authorities praise themselves after burglars who stole a case of rare coins overlooked six Pompeian pieces valued at 5000 dollars. The coins, dug up in ancient Roman ruins in a 1891 expedition by France and the university, are among only twenty in existence and widely known at the campus. The stolen batch was valued at 50 dollars.
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University of California
Cleveland Leads World in Divorces and Marriages
The article notes Cleveland leads with one divorce per four marriages while Reno reports one per forty, spurring women, ministers, and civic groups to action. It also covers Navy plans pending Congress approval to spend 500000 for fuel stations with allocations across San Francisco, San Diego, Puget Sound, Norfolk, and Melville.
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Cleveland
Federated Churches
Reno
Navy Department
Navy
Congress
Navy General Board
San Francisco
San Diego
Puget Sound
Wash
Norfolk
Melville
R. I
Lord
Los Angeles
David Michael
Williams
Michael
Barstow Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Developments
Harold Wilson remains in San Bernardino hospital with a badly broken wrist after X rays confirmed the injury. Oro Grande notes visits from Mrs. A F Colcord to her daughter Mrs Flenniken who remains on the sick list. New houses rise on north road by Clarence N Crooks and Lynn Crooks. Episcopal services planned at Fletcher's Opera House with Rev J J Perry. Dr H W Linhart makes professional visit to Ryan Inyo Co. Barstow residents Mr and Mrs W B Sullivan settle in Bedell place. Mrs D C Henderson outfits the old exchange as a mission hall. Mr and Mrs T A Kuhn and Mrs Morris Paul travel from Kansas City to San Francisco via Barstow. Mrs Kling dies in San Bernardino. funeral attended by Barstow residents. Drs Linhart and Anderson called to Muroc as printer goes to press.
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Harold Wilson
San Bernardino
A. F. Colcord
Flenniken
Oro Grande
Clarence N. Crooks
Lynn Crooks
North Road
Fletcher’s
Opera House
J. J. Perry
Hl. W. Linhart
Ryan
Inyo Co
W. B. Sullivan
Bedell Place
Barstow
Chas
Fred Brass
Los Angeles
Drs. Linhart and
Anderson
Muroc
Otis News Items Highlight Local Development and Social Scene
Tom Williams completes a 500 ft well for E D Barry and wells for S Hersh as pumping plants begin for alfalfa. Mojave River Co installs a 150 inch pump and 50 hp engine from American Well. Williams secures more contracts for deep wells near Otis. Otis Social Club opens season with a large dance as Leslie Williams returns.
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Tom Williams
E. D. Barry
Todos Santos Ranch
S. Hersh
Los Angeles
Mojave River Land & Water Co
American Well & Prospecting Co
Otis
Miners and Mines Recover in Death Valley Region
Copper ore is hauled from the Greenwater mine in Death Valley to the T. and T. railroad for shipment to Salt Lake smelter at a weekly carload pace. Borax Co plans rail from Death Valley Junction to borax fields. Burglaries hit Ben Hemus camp. tools and grub were taken. George Parks to resume near Kilbeck. C. F. E. Goodrich to Amboy with Gold Belt machinery. Buell Funk Olivier and Osborne to revive Calico silver mine and mill. five stamp mill at Goodrich return soon. A Ferguson of Pasadena to resume work north of Barstow with American Opal Co.
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Greenwater
Death Valley
Salt Lake
Death Valley Junction
Borax
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Ben Hemus
George Parks
Kilbeck
C. EF. Goodrich
Amboy
Gold Belt Mining Co
Buell Funk
Walter Olivier
J. B. Osborne
Calico
C. F E. Goodrich
A. Ferguson
Pasadena
American Opal Co
Barstow
Daggett Daggett Doings Highlight Local Notables and Scores
The column covers Daggett society and ongoing local events. It notes a split from Pepper Tree Club of Daggett, lists surviving members Alex Falconer Joe Sutton and Robin Gribbon, and reports Daggett’s 32 to 9 victory over Barstow School. Additional items mention B A Funk in Los Angeles road work by Seymore Alf Ira Garinger Col Brodie Otis dance pump installation and alf alfa crop projections.
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Desert Rats
Pepper Tree Club
Daggett
Desert
Alex Falconer
Joe Sutton
Robin Gribbon
Barstow
B. A. Funk
Los Angeles
Seymore Alf
Ira Garinger
Salt Lake Ry
Col. Brodie
U. S. Army
Col. Rooesvelt
Thornburg
Joe
Eileen McCue
Buell Funk
Walter Olivier
Bert Osborne
A. A. Taylor
Otis
Chas. A. Taylor
Minneola
Barstow Power Push Talks With Southern Sierras
Reed W. W. Brison and E. J. Field of the Southern Sierras Power Co. visit Barstow to study demand for more light and power. E. L. Stanfield seeks a Central Garage franchise, likely prompting the company to act. The first active firm will win the business.
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W. W. Brison
E. J. Field
Southern Sierras Power Co
Barstow
E. L. Stanfield
Central Garage
Railroad Affairs Highlights Local Visits and Assignments
Mrs. P. G. Collicott and daughter Mildred of Los Angeles visit with Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Towner while Supt. J. A. Christie and Div. M.M. A. G. Armstrong with Trainmaster W. Matthie were in Barstow on business. Car Foreman J. L. Andrews spent Friday in Mojave. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bassett returned from extended visits in Independence Missouri and other eastern points. Head Car Inspector J. L. Mayolette is off duty due to sickness. Heater pipe man A. W. Wall is in Los Angeles on business.
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P. G. Collicott
Mias Mildred
Los Angeles
D. L. Towner
J. A. Christie
J. L. Mayolette
A. W. Wall
Amended Report of Highway Commission to County Supervisors
The board is urged to approve a bond issue of 1 750 000 for extensive highway improvements across San Bernardino County after site visits to LA Orange and Riverside commissions. The plan lists 34 plus roads with mileage, paving roles, and bridge work with a Feb 17 1914 vote. It notes rights of way must be secured by communities and estimates costs near 10 000 per mile with cement prices secured. The desert segment earmarked 125 000 for Summit to Needles and 125 000 for San Bernardino to Summit, with county aid in grading and bridge building.
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Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
Los Angeles
Orange
Riverside County
San Bernardino
State Line
Needles
Cajon Pass
Summit
Hesperia
Victorville
Oro Grande
Barstow
Ludlow
Commission
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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Reed
Highway Commission
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San Bernardino City Limits
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Redlands
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Mill Creek Canyon
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Section Five
Yucaipa City
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Redlands City
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Redlands City Limits
Colton City Limits
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Urbita
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Ontario City Limits
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Bloomington
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County Line
Chino City Limits
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Upland
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Lytle Creek
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Rialto City Limits
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