Santa Fe Grand Canyon Needles Highway Controversy
G D Hutchison of Old Trails National Road rebuts a Los Angeles Times article by C W Kimberly about the Santa Fe Grand Canyon Needles route. He cites new Needles to Barstow construction and rail tourist rates while criticizing misstatements about land between Ludlow and Siberia and asserting the Examiner’s fairness.
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The
Los Angeles Times
C. W. Kimberly
Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles
Kimberly
Highway Association
Needles
Barstow
Ludlow
Siberia
Colorado
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe- Grand Canyon-Needles National Highway
G. D. Hutchison
Old Trails National Road
County Commerce Chamber Takes Action on Highway Matters
The Cham bers of Commerce of the County reported action by the County Highway Commission to address highway matters affecting local commerce. Details remain limited but the move aims to improve road conditions and traffic flow for businesses.
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Chambers of Commerce of
Cate
Barstow Brevities Highlights Local Movements
Mrs. R W Newhall and Geo J Deskins visit San Bernardino to help move her mother. Mrs Deskins returns with Miss Iva Leeney for a months vacation in Barstow. John M Mahoney finishes line work in Bishop then plans coast vacation. EK T Hillis P M LeSage and Oscar Anderson head to Bear Valley for fishing and boating. P Root family of Otis on Barstow business. Kleinbeck of Uncle Tom Mining Co stops over to Los Angeles after mine survey near Silver Lake. Josie Wilson enjoys vacation at home. C D Tanzer ships lava rock from Waterman mine to Pacific Coast Products Co Los Angeles. Desert rainfall noted as welcome. Auto Club officials Geary and Schultz plan desert road signs and route marking via Victorville. Clarence Crooks able to be content?
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R. W. Newhall
Geo. J. Deskins
San Bernardino
EK. T. Hillis
P. M. LeSage
Oscar Anderson
Bear Valley
Bear Lake
P. Root
Otis
Barstow
Kleinbeck
Uncle Tom Mining Co
Los Angeles
Silver Lake
Josie Wilson
C.D. Tanzer
Waterman
Pacific Coast Products Co
Geary
S. L. Schultz
Auto Club of
Southern California
Victorville
Clarence Crooks
Barstow Decoration Day Honors Local Graves
Mrs. Bennett and daughter Carrie FE Bennett of Cottonwood arrived in Barstow with flowers to decorate the graves of Frank Bennett and other fallen townsfolk. Mrs Henderson joined them and found Barstow children had covered Scotty Bennett’s grave with evergreen as a momento.
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Bennett
Carrie FE. Bennett
Cottonwood
Barstow
Frank
D. C. Henderson
Henderson
Scotty
Horseman Hurt Handling Tillis Horses at Mojave
Oscar Anderson lost control of a line while guiding Tillis horses at Mojave on Monday. He was jammed against a wagon wheel, injuring his jaw and ribs. He was treated by Dr. Linhart in Barstow and will take a short Bear Valley vacation to recover.
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I. T. Tillis
Mojave
Oscar Anderson
O Line
Barstow
Baby Kicked by Horse While Playing Marbles
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hedrick was kicked in the head by their horse while children played marbles in the yard behind the store. The skull was fractured and the boy ran to fetch a marble near the horse. The animal, usually gentle, frightened by the boy. He was treated by Dr. Anderson and his condition improved to good.
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Phil. Hedrick
Dr. Anderson
Improvement Work and Water Wells in Todd District
L. W. Yeary and son completed a 25 foot water shaft with redwood casing and plan to drill 20 acres of alfalfa this fall while testing wheat and barley. Walker report a 68 foot well yielding about 100 inches of water. R. L. Toler works 160 acre homestead with 10 acres cleared and a new 70 foot well. Yeary travels to Los Angeles for desert claim proof.
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L. W. Yeary and Son
Walker
R. L.toler
L.W. Yeary
Los Angeles
Heavy Passenger Traffic on Santa Fe Train in Barstow
The Santa Fe Limited No. 3 arrived on time in Barstow with 136 eastbound passengers and over 100 bound for Los Angeles. Officials say heavy passenger business is unusual for this season and expect several extra trains this month.
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Santa Fe
Barstow
Los Angeles
Fire damages Needles bank building early Monday
Fire at the new Monaghan and Murphy Bank Building caused about 12000 in damage near oil cans on the upper floors. The blaze started around 1 50 a m and spread downward, with extensive plumbing and interior work needing renewal.
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Monaghan and Murphy Bank
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Los Angeles Examiner
Hf. W. Hall
el Centro
Calexico
Mexico
Mammoth
County Highway Commission
Oscar
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