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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
5
Redondo Beach expects a city council meeting October 31 to let a contract for Catalina street and Pacific avenue improvements costing about 75000 dollars. San Bernardino reports a baby named Paul Rathbun, eight days old, hosted a grandmother reception with four generations present.
Rev Irving Bristol district superintendent of the Anti Saloon league announced plans to begin a campaign to make Fresno dry at once. He said Fresno and Coalinga are the only wet areas left in the county.
The state railroad commission postponed the express rate hearing to November 4 with no action taken. F. P. Gregson traffic manager of the Associated Jobbers of Los Angeles was summoned to appear before the inquiry in San Francisco.
The railroad commission issued general order No. 27 requiring filing of time tables and posting notices of time card changes. Railroads will not need the commission’s consent to schedule changes under the order.
San Bernardino October 29 The county charter committee lacks funds to mail copies of the county charter to voters at county expense It directs members to contribute to a fund The district attorney ruled mailing charter copies would not be a legal county charge
Warden Hoyle files a 1913 1915 biennial estimate with the State Comptroller asking for 230000 for salaries 100000 for cell work and related costs and 1000 for printing totaling 331000. No request is made for support funds.
On October 29 a twenty one gun salute from a battery at the presidio honored the Chinese republic flag. The United States government had not yet formally recognized the republic nor did major powers, but the flag raising for the Pacific Panama exposition marked a momentary honor.
County Horticultural Commissioner Wood estimates the annual effort to rid orange and lemon trees of scale and mealy bugs will cost 2.5 million dollars. Two-fifths covers materials for sprays and fumigation, three-fifths pays for fumigators and scientific assistants. The expense funds both public and private pest control.
The Panama Canal opening prompts debate between County Health Officer E. O. Sawyer and federal expert Dr. S. D. Brooks over an isolation leper colony at San Clemente island. Sawyer favors a 300‑person facility to meet immigration emergencies.
Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britten, superintendent of the Juvenile Protection League, reports a lengthy investigation showing over a thousand babies lost yearly in Chicago and hundreds murdered after birth. The study cites anonymous births, fake parentage, and lax adoption laws in routine practice at maternity homes and courts.
Hermosa Beach Assessor Edward W. Hopkins released a tax table for property per $100. Schools levy $1.255, highways 0.154, hospitals 0.095, state exposition 0.044, county library 0.030, and other purposes 0.312, totaling 1.89.
William H. Myers aged 76 died in Baltimore on October 29. He crafted the noose used to hang Guiteau, whose assassination of President Garfield ended a life of a notorious crime.
New York on October 29 reports the Woman Suffrage Party adds a torchlight parade hat to official suffragette millinery. The latest militant head covering is fluffy white felt with a small yellow feather and is described as universally becoming.
In Havana on October 28 General Gomez weakened and withdrew his decrees to lead the army during the coming election. Conservatives led by General Marto Menocal, their presidential candidate, held a protest meeting.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania Miss Florence Ready trimming a hat pierced her thumb with a long hatpin. The injury swelled and blood poisoning developed before hospital care could be reached. Surgeons warned amputation might be necessary even if she recovers.
Roanoke Virginia October 29. Defense counsel for Sidna Allen asked for a delay in the murder case linked to the Hillsdale courthouse shooting. The trial is rescheduled for November 7 with former Congressman J C Buxton of Winston Salem NC as lead defense attorney.
Thirteen Oklahoma boys twenty eight from Kansas and one from Missouri and Texas competed in a corn growing contest. Prof J L Fritz of Kansas State Agricultural College says the most perfect ear was grown by 11 year old Ralph Bruner of Arkansas City Kansas.
Chicago residents turning 21 on November 6 may register and vote on November 5 if they are citizens, under an opinion by Charles H. Mitchell attorney for the board of election commissioners. The ruling clarifies eligibility for the upcoming election.
In Milwaukee district court on October 29 Abraham Wilson and William George two salesmen faced masking ordinance charges with two girls as companions. The judge offered a lenient option if the men joined the Gideons and pledged faithfulness to their wives, prompting their grateful response and a vow to avoid jail.
Paris reports aviator Lacour died after a gust of wind toppled his aircraft during stunts at Toulouse. He was thrown from the plane and fell 500 feet, dying on impact.
John Thompson survives a life threatening stab to the heart after a surgical operation at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was stabbed in a quarrel seventy seven days earlier, the knife penetrating deep into his heart. doctors had little hope but he recovered after nine stitches were placed in the heart.
Terry Peters of Yonkers appeals to Policeman Keehan for a doctor to remove a neck growth. He says a fall from a speeding train left him with a broken neck and surgeons marveled at his recovery after treatment at St. John’s Hospital.
San Diego presses ahead with the 1915 exposition layout of the Southern California Counties building and a citrus orchard display. Six Monterey Bay counties coordinate a regional showcase while Cosmos lines announces round the world service with San Diego as a port of call. Alameda county seeks a site option until January 1.
In New Egypt New Jersey on October 28 eight year old Harry Test fell from a double tree on the school grounds and became wedged between the butts. Contractor Harry Irons cut down a tree to free him. The boy suffered bruises but was not seriously injured.
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