Preparedness costs rise as Congress backs spending
A special Washington report notes the session is near a billion and a half in costs, with about half allocated to preparedness. It cites President Wilson’s push for ships and troops, Lane predicting Hughes will be reappointed to the Supreme Court after the election, and lawmakers touting pork while discussing anti liquor efforts and potential national park funding in Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Goldstone camp prospects lift mining hopes and rail link
The Goldstone mining district shows high ore values on surface with assays up to 700 per ton prompting heavy leasing interest. Nearby Barstow access is easy, transport costs low, and new companies like Goldstone Consolidated plan trenching and leasing. Development notes foresee deep vein chimneys and strong demand as publicity grows.
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Pandro
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Fred Carpeter
Colorado Springs
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Goldstone Consolidated
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County Valuation Rise Mild Yet Felt by San Bernardino
San Bernardino County assessor J. Gilbert cites a likely 500000 to 600000 dollar county valuation increase with no general rise. Desert lands for the Southern Pacific contribute about 260000 dollars, while 1191689 acres new on the books show a half million acre gain. Local tax action includes 26000 dollars of Southern Pacific land and 12000 dollars of Santa Fe land reclassified for local taxation. Five assessment complaints were heard as supervisors signaled no decreases absent assessor recommendation.
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Increase of Postoffice Receipts at Barstow
Postoffice receipts for June 1916 totaled $390.22, up from $353.44 in June 1915, an increase of $36.75. The spike on June 30, 1916 marked the largest money order business in the office’s history at $1,418.14.
Ore specimens from Goldstone property reported
C Berry and G E Brown arrived from Goldstone this week with high grade ore specimens mined on their property.
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California News Items in Brief
California items report Chico losing a water right at Little Chico Creek tied to a Bidwell estate playground deed. Fourth of July Committee has funds to cover bills, with over 1400 from private donors. Yosemite Valley tourist holdup nets about 400 by a lone highwayman on a motorcycle. Sawtelle to remain a city. deincorporation petition misses 28 signatures. Pomona must finance new outfits after long jail wear. Raisin Growers set a higher price for Thompson seedless. Albert Shiels named Los Angeles schools superintendent at 8000 salary, starting Sept 1. State Vet Keane notes no authority to brand cattle for disease. Richmond building activity up 15 percent with 301 permits. Redondo Beach busy from nonunion ship unloads amid longshore strike. Rice rate rehearing sought for Sacramento Valley destinations. Santa Monica plans drainage project with shared funding to prevent flood. Three inmates released for Army service from San Francisco jail. Modern Woodmen encampment at Redondo Beach draws members statewide.
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