California News Briefs Highlights From State Reports
California sent 77 lepers to the Federal Leprosarium in Carville since 1922 and nine this year. A Sacramento killer died in jail of a heart attack after an autopsy showed no poisoning. Forest fire danger may close California national forests until rains start. A Butte County pedestrian faced arrest for carrying a tail light on his pack. The California Supreme Court will hear the Folsom Prison riot death sentence appeal on November 18. A freight wreck near Chiquita left debris and possible buried men. State aid to orphans and wards reached about 14,500 in California last year, with over 18,000 in care across facilities. A masked bandit stole nearly $1,000 from a San Francisco bound train at Glendale. Fishermen seek longer bass and salmon seasons on the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. School funding allotments total about $16.84 million for California public schools. A Alameda bakery faced seizure for underweight bread. Deer hunting opens in several districts, and grouse shooting begins. The state plans to crack down on poultry and livestock investment schemes. Auto fatalities in California rose, with 1,600 deaths last year. Spanish War Veterans head to Havana for their encampment. a Cuban consul attended departure. California building safety conference aims to reduce worker deaths. San Quentin freed Cassie Turner after a reversal. she awaits a new trial. Lion hunter Jay Bruce plans a comeback trip. Attorney general succession rumors dismissed. governor silent on appointment. State highway revenue estimated at about $55 million for next two years. major widening planned on the San Francisco–Los Angeles route.
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Carville
State Department of Public Health
Percy F. Barnes
Sacramento
C. H. McDonnell
Barnes
S. B. Shaw
United States Forest Service
Butte County
Joseph Marcel
Los Angeles
Marcel
California State Supreme Court
San Francisco
Folsom
Anthony Brown
Roy Stokes
Walter F. Burke
James H. Gregg
Albert M Stewart
Eugene Crosby
Northwestern Pacific
Chiquita
Chris Dellas
Dellas
Ann L. Saylor
State Department of Social Welfare
Glendale
San Joaquin
M. Hylen
Sacramento Fishermen’s Union
William John Cooper
Threat of War in Arabia and Its Reach into Iraq and Trans-Jordan
Prepared by the National Geographic Society, the piece explains how the Nejd led Wahabi movement under Ibn Saud threatens to push north into Iraq and northwest into Trans-Jordan, both British mandates. It outlines Arabia's size, the Nejd exclusion law, and Britain’s subsidies, then details Iraq’s geography, demography, and the key cities Mosul Baghdad Basra, plus Trans-Jordan’s nomad ruler Abdullah Ibn Hussein and Amman’s location near Jerusalem.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Rabia
Nejd
Arabia
Mecca
Hedjaz
Asir
Iraq
Trans-Jordan
Great Britain
Syria
France
Asia
Florida
Floridas
United States
Riad
Lhasa
Ibn Saud
Abd el Wahab
Mohammed
Allah
Wahab
Medina
Central
Mohammed Ibn
Saoud
Garden of Eden
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Euphrates
Turkey
Persian Gulf
Indian Ocean
New York
Belgium
Teisal
Mosul
Bagdad
Basra
Lot
Amman
Jepathah
Jordan
Dead Sea
Abdullah Ibn Hussein
Jerusalem
Damascus
City Hopes Heat Will Drive Record Corn Yields
Residents believe the hot weather will boost corn crop production this year beyond previous records, expecting higher yields and strong market prospects as the growing season progresses.
Nutmeg Melon Tied to Canteloupe’s Early Name
The article notes that the cantaloupe was once called the nutmeg melon, a nod to Connecticut’s nickname the wooden nutmeg during its historical peak era.
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Connecticut
Mockery and a Sham in Four-Year Political Interval
A quiet four-year lull between campaigns is described as a mockery and a sham, signaling disillusionment with political turnover and the absence of vigorous activity or clear policy direction.
Bolivia Demands Indians Dress Like Whites
Bolivia has determined to make her colorful Indians dress like white men. This makes little difference, if only she will not insist on their acting that way.
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Bolivia
Kangaroos Return Home After Australian Flight
An amusing note reports two Americans who traveled to Australia and brought back a pair of kangaroos. They left with three hops and returned with two, a playful count of their marsupial souvenirs.
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Australia
Ice grip in Arctic endures for Eskimo housewives
The report notes the ice combine maintains a strong hold on Arctic regions, a restraint not easily shaken by even the most determined Eskimo housewives.
Street ice cream peddlers outpace old hoky poky man
New style ice cream peddlers with shoulder-slung boxes disrupt traffic less than the old hoky poky pushcart but must work harder to attract customers.
One-armed pilot seeks Rome flight despite napkin nose scratch
The one-armed pilot plans a Rome bound hop as questions arise about how he will manage a plane that demands full attention while he needs to scratch his nose. The report questions the feasibility of piloting with a missing limb and how safety would be maintained on such a journey.
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Aspanhia
Rome
Navy Prepares Study On Sailor Pay Differences
The navy investigates whether married sailors should receive higher pay than single sailors arguing married men are more skilled in battle. The issue centers on whether marital status should affect compensation for service.
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Navy
Fairy Story of a Young Woman and Photographer Proofs
A whimsical tale recounts a sweet young woman returning home with a dozen proofs from the town's premier photographer, noting that one resemblance to her is vaguely acknowledged.
Man’s view widens on books of morals and medicine
A wry observation notes that a man reads medical texts and fears every disease yet when faced with moral treatises he quickly finds faults in others rather than in himself. The remark contrasts self doubt in health with judgment of others in virtue.
Perpetual Motion Chase Extends Through Professions
A reflection on the enduring pursuit of perpetual motion across roles from mechanic and clerk to minister and banker. The piece notes that delusions about endless motion persist despite modern science.
Airship flight mirrors highs and lows of civilization
The passage frames an airship flight as a symbol of extreme emotions, capable of inciting general rejoicing or universal sadness. It portrays such flight as the ultimate risk of a highly developed society, while noting enduring remnants of barbarous cruelty that persist within it.
Guest conductor helps collect fares on the bus route
A bus employee explains that the person ringing the bell while fares are collected is a guest conductor. The remark highlights an on board role and the informal label used for temporary staff assisting passengers.
Arctic Port Calls Delayed for Summer Voyages
The prospect of making the North Pole a port of call for vacationers remains distant with no firm schedules set. Officials cite challenging ice conditions and logistics as the main hurdles to early arrival.
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North Pole
Last Days of the Czar Reemerge as Hoax Tale
A repeated claim resurfaces that the final hours of the Czar are told anew and that he remains alive in seclusion, a persistent rumor often dismissed by officials and historians.
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Czar
Stirring excitement after oil booms and ocean arrivals
A town that has endured oil booms or the coming of ocean traders seeks fresh cues to revive energy. Residents ponder new events, projects, and entertainments to sustain momentum, attract visitors, and renew civic pride after a period of rapid change.
Lines as a sign of laziness draw beauty debate
The piece notes a beauty campaign arguing lines signal laziness though scant proof exists in the lines some women display. The discussion centers on appearances and social perceptions without firm evidence.
Australian grant to aid home building sparks hope
The government allocates 100 million dollars to assist citizens in constructing homes. The move aims to ease housing demand and reduce reliance on tourist camping as temporary shelter, signaling a major policy shift toward durable housing solutions.
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G. W. Griffin
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San Luis Obispo County
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Griffin
United Spanish War Veterans
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Clarence A. Son
California Department
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Industrial Accident Commission
Will J. French
State Department of Industrial Relations
San Quentin
Cassie Turner
Robert de Clute
Alturas
Third District Appellate Court
F.M. Jamison
Modoc County
Jay Bruce
San Lorenzo
Bruce
Amador County
A. S. Webb
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