Homicide at Crofts in Superior Valley
Thomas J. Flood was killed in a dispute over tools near Flood’s Crofts ranch in Superior Valley Mojave desert. Elmer W. Brown, a local rancher and mail carrier, is jailed in Barstow on murder charges after a confrontation that ended with Flood’s death.
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Superior Valley
Thos. J. Flood
Elmer W. Brown
Flood
Brown
Mojave Desert
Barstow
Crufts
Ed. Harris
Lubin J. Henderson
Crutts
San Bernardino
Slicks
Chas. Egan
Mrs
Fletcher
Los Angeles
Egan
Harris
Carter
W. D. Riche
Nene Platt
White and
Supervisors Form Panels For Southern California Highways
County boards in Riverside Los Angeles Imperial and San Bernardino appoint Good Roads Committees to push immediate highway construction by contract under the 1915 bond issue. They seek state reimbursement for county shares, with Cajon road facing a $250000 bill. If talks fail the matter goes to Governor Stephens.
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Boards of Supervisors
Riverside
Los Angeles
Imperial
San Bernardino
California
San Bernardino County
Cajon Road
Darlington
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Stephens
Crain
Victorville
L. V. Root
Needles
L. E. Tiernan
Barstow
Malvane
Contested Barstow Vermon Tie in Local Baseball View
Vermon and Barstow played a well contested Sunday game ending 2 to 2 on the local diamond. A rematch is planned Sunday if arrangements hold, as both teams show improved form and potential for a larger crowd.
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Vermo
Barstow
Zahniser
Free Methodist
Oes
Bagdad
President Wilson's Condition Remains Serious
Washington October 2 The Presidents condition this morning was not at all good according to Dr Cary T Grayson his physician The statement said The President had a fairly good night but his condition is not at all good this morning Dr Grayson has called into consultation Dr F X Dereum of Philadelphia a nerve specialist.
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P. H. Porter
Titus Olson
T. J. Flood
Flood
Brown
Frank H. Smith
Smith
Porter
Olson
Smith’s
Los Angeles
Washington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Grayson
F. X. Dereun
Philadelphia
Red Cross Mojave River Valley elects five directors
The Mojave River Valley Chapter of the Red Cross held its annual election on Wednesday afternoon. Five directors were chosen, with R. M. Dillingham and John Sloan re elected. New directors include Mrs. Edward Lazenby Mrs. F G Mitchell and Mrs C D Blakeley.
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Mojave River Valley
The
Red Cross
R. M. Dillingham
John Sloan
Edward Lazenby
F. G. Mitchell
C. D. Blakeley
Margaret Scott
S. J. Myers
Illinois School of Nursing
Benson
Barstow Union High School Notes Highlight Growth and New Staff
Leonard Soules reports Barstow Union High School now enrolls 52 students with 27 freshmen. New teachers include Miss Davis, Miss Aiken, and Mr Suttenton who lead English Spanish Domestic Science music and sciences. Freshmen initiation planned for Friday October 3 amid ongoing student body elections and club activities.
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Miss Davis
Miss Aiken
Mr. Suttenton
Suttenton
Barstow Union High School
Thomas
Wanted Homes for Homeless Children
Californias Children Home Society seeks homes for seven to twelve year old boys and girls. Legal adoption optional. Non sectarian. Send for information to Children s Home Society of California 2414 Griffith Ave Los Angeles or 64 Bacon Building Oakland.
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California
Children’s Home Society of California
Griffith Ave
Los Anbeta
Bacon Buildg
Oakland
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Crofts
Southern California
White & Platt
Cyprus Lawn
Thomas J. Fiood
Scotland
Anna Richee
S. Figueroa Street
George Drum, Jr
George Drum
George, Jr
Blythe
J. E. Eichelberger
Daggett
St. Louis
Calico Hills
Vermon
Siver
Tom Connelly
Chicago
J. J. Reynolds
Harvey House
Harvey
France
Frank Roach
Painter
Fletcher Opera House
Nyle
KE. H. Seeliger
A. O. Egbert
A. H. Pendleton
Elks Einb
League
Johnson
League of Nations
White House
Margaret Clark
Dillingham
Bakersfield
Miss Clark
Carston
Secretary of State
American Legion
Victory Theatre
Edna Compton
South Pasadena
Huntington Hall
Homer Humble
Chevrolet
Williams Addition
Flag Pole Hill
Anderson
Atolia
Kelly
Randsburg
Daggett and Barstow
Red Cross Section of Directors
Leonard Soules
Robert Greer
Ruth Compton
Joe Mulcahy
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