Peace and relief efforts lead to varied San Francisco actions
The Belgian War Relief Fund in San Francisco reports up to 7500 dollars raised. Polish residents rally for Polish independence in peace talks. George W. Sill & Co. wins a 500 carload Pajaro Valley green apple order for Britain, largest from Pajaro Valley. Pacific Telephone telegraph wage pact renewed for 1915–16 across multiple western states. Exposition events link Panama-Pacific to international peace, with 18 000 attendees at Court of the Four Seasons. resolutions urge nationwide support for a coast-wide publicity campaign. Farmers' Protective League grows as it campaigns against the universal eight hour law. San Francisco exports to Australia reach about 1.2 million dollars for the month, Ventura voyage ending. Home Industry League closes with a California-made products concert. Sperry Flour Co. wins first prize for best display. Fruit Canners' Association second prize.
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Belgian War Relief Fund Committee
San Francisco
Poland
George W. Sill & Co
Watsonville
London
Pajaro Valley
Pacific Teléphone and Telegraph Company
Pacific District Council of Electrical Workers
California
Oregon
Washington
Arizona
British Columbia
Nevada
Idaho
Exposition
People’s Philharmonic
Pacific Coast
Palace Hotel
Resolutions Committee
Farmers’ Protective League of California
Agricultural Interests of
Farmers’ Protective League
Australasia
Ventura
Home Industry League
Columbia Park Boys
Sperry Flour Company
Associa- Tas
Japan Explains Jaluit Action Amid War Confusion
U S officials await a formal statement on Japan's Jaluit landing in the Marshall Islands. Britain asserts the move is temporary and within agreed limits, while Tokio cites German base destruction and expeditionary duties as justification for the action.
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Jaluit
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Far East
Bryan
United States
Cape Horn
Straits of Magellan
Orient
Great Britain
Tokio
Protest Over Guard On The Alexandra
Baron von Schack the German Consul General protested to Rear Admiral Pond about the armed guard on the German steamer Alexandra guarding coal. The protest went unheeded and the vessel remains under guard until clearance papers are signed.
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Baron BE. H. von Schack
San Francisco
C. F. Pond
Naval District
Alexandra
von Schack
Admiral Pond
Northern and Southern Steamship Company
United States
Washington
Davis
Leipzig
Antwerp Warned to Prepare for Bombardment
A dispatch from Antwerp to the Exchange Telegraph reports the military governor informing the Burgomaster that a bombardment of Antwerp is imminent. The official communication urges readiness and civil defense measures in the city.
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Antwerp
Los Angeles to host seventh annual road race race notes
Los Angeles announces the seventh annual Los Angeles Phoenix road race to be held November 9 10 and 11 with guaranteed purses and strong municipal support including a $2000 Phoenix contribution. Entry closes October 15 at noon. Veteran racer Barney Oldfield to drive a Stutz with famed access plans by film crews along the Mojave desert and Nelson's canyon. The winner to be crowned The Master Driver of the World and the event draws Western attention and participant enthusiasm.
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Los Angeles
L. T. Shettler
Phoenix
Mojave Desert
Nelson’s Canyon
Shettler
Barney Oldfield
Indianapolis
Magnificent racing carnival plans across the southwest
The event features the unique Bloody Special medallion with victors engraved, a deluxe Santa Fe train along the race course, and major local cooperation. Needles to Barstow road upgrades and rail improvements anchor the coast’s automotive activity. San Bernardino hosts much of day one, with balls at Hart's Theater and a Barstow barbecue day attracting large crowds.
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Santa Fe
Needles
Prescot
Howdys
Santa Fe Railroad
Colorado River
Topac
Chamber of Commerce of
San Bernardino
San Bernardino County
Bombardment to not deter town resistance amid railway halt
The town will not be swayed by the bombardment as residents are asked to remain and endure. The British censor approves the message for publication. Meanwhile the Great Eastern Railway suspends its Tilbury Antwerp steamship service.
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Exchange Telegraph
Great Eastern Railway Company
Tilbury
England
Antwerp
Rinkley Notes: residents travel and local changes
Mr Malmsbury rests at the beach after a busy summer while Mr Wimberley and family return from Long Beach. The M E Church group at Hinkley organizes and seeks a church building with a Randsburg pastor.
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Mr. Malmsbury
Mr. Wimberley
Long Beach
Pasadena
The Farm Boy's Creed
The creed extols rural life and the dignity of labor, urging that beauty, freedom, and happiness come from work with nature, self-reliance, and a square deal in every act. It contrasts farm life with city life while emphasizing effort over location and dreams.
Make-up Mixup Melds Wedding and Auction Scene
A newspaper printer mixup in Ran ger Pennsylvania caused a wedding and an auction to be reported together. The mock notice described William Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson being sold at auction with a wedding ceremony by Rev. Jackson and a bizarre inventory including animals, farm tools, and produce, ending with an unclear cash line.
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William Smith
Jos, Smith
Lucy Anderson
Rev. Jackson
Mendel and Sons
Lerme
Local Barstow Notes Highlight Apples and Visits
Barstow scenes include Tim Bledsoe from Judson exposing 40 bearing acres near fellen with a strong apple crop. Theodore Robinson of Oro Grande brings fine apples and cider, and Mrs. Brown returns from Ramona hospital to resume Quick Lunch Counter duties after a bullet injury. Also prominent are Mrs. Dodson and Goul din visits and a Novelty ad offering shoes at a steep discount.
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Tim Bledsoe
Judson
Barstow
Fellen
Tle
Mojave Valley
R. E. Brown
Ramona Hospital
San Bernardino
Theodore Robinson
Oro Grande
Railroad Yard Changes and Local Dispatches
Ped J L Marth moved his family to Wallin s extrd gang west of Kramer as sub foreman T P Stodgrass of McConnico Ariz is the new foreman at Newberry Switchman Chick Roe on an extended visit to Ole Alabama Slim Koons relieves him on day shift Night hustler Wallace Deskins sick in bed with grippe Agent J R White made two business trips to Los Angeles this week J E McNeil inspector of track and roadway Los Angeles inspected Barstow yards Wednesday Judge L E Kirk Wells kid with Fargo eyes baths at Venice Beach will return to Barstow lith to resume duties at the Express Office
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J. L. Marth
Fetow
Gove
Wallin
Kramer
Chick” Roe
Slim’? Koons
Wallace Deskins
J. R. White
Los Angeles
L. E. Kirk
Wells Kid
Fargo
Venice Beach
Barstow the Lith
Express Office
Barstow Gospel Mission Sabbath Services
Barstow Gospel Mission announces Sabbath school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. daily services through the week with Wednesday evening preaching and Friday prayer and praise. The pastor D G Shepard and wife praise the surrounding Hinkley community for its friendly faith.
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Mission
Hinkley
D. G. Shepard
Barstow Union Church Services for Oct 11
Barstow Union Church schedules 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. morning service with a sermon on John Chapter 14, 7:45 p.m. evening service featuring "As Were the Days of Noah" and a mid week service each Wednesday at 7345 Plymouth Avenue.
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John
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Marshall Isle
Pacific
Hart’s Theater
M. FE
Hinkley Methodist Episcopal Church
Randsburg
Hines
Perkins’ Place
Mr. Smith
Trumble
George Miller
North Carolina
Viola Byers
Ida Malmsbury
Raymond Trumble
L. Dodson
B. FF. Gouldin
T. P. Stodgrass
McConnico, Ariz
Newberry
J. E. McNeil
Barstow Yards
Barstow Gospel Mission
Union Church
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