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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
8
Liquor dealers in California protest to the state health board against immediate enforcement of the absinthe prohibition order effective October 1. They claim about 2,000 cases of stock remain unsold and urge rescission, but the health board will not rescind the order.
San Francisco report says William H. Hobursg, assistant weigher of customs, confessed to months of duping Chinese buyers by offering five tael opium tins that contained axle grease. A confederate took bribes from buyers and more arrests are expected.
In 240 special cars, 10000 left Chicago for the Pacific coast on the last of the low-rate one way fares to California. Passenger traffic officials estimate 35000 colonists have come this season to make their home in California. Many eastern homeseekers settle in Southern California.
Preparatory to the inauguration of the new parcels post department the first consignment of parcels post stamps has been received. These will be available after December 1 and may be purchased in any quantity. The stamps are larger than ordinary postage stamps and will be issued in twelve colors to indicate the twelve zones through which they are to operate. The zones vary according to prescribed distances from local points to 1,800 miles.
Rialto reporters survey frost prevention methods for citrus groves and find only two oil-burner pots effective. Chamber of commerce survey shows many devices currently inferior but improvements expected next year.
The new wireless law requires two operators on vessels carrying over fifty passengers sailing to or from American ports. It took effect Saturday and increased Pacific coast operator staff by about 100. An operator will be on watch at all times, improving safety by ensuring messages are always heard. Vacancies were filled easily.
Miss Emily Sherman is detained at City Hospital Newark after ten unsuccessful attempts to end her life by inhaling gas. Each attempt was stopped by her landlady Mrs. Helen Beach. After the tenth attempt near success, the landlady summoned police and Miss Sherman was found unconscious and taken to the hospital.
Huntington Ind Oct 14 Mrs John Epps who served twenty three years in the Indian woman's prison for murdering her husband and was paroled six years ago has been vindicated by the deathbed confession of Henry Epps a brother who died weeks ago He said he poisoned his brother Mrs Epps has been living in Toledo
Paris reports that European powers agreed to intervene in the Balkan and Turkish capitals at once. Great Britain signified acceptance of the French proposals, bringing all powers into accord.
A fierce prison riot in Rawlins Wyoming leaves guards and prisoners killed or wounded as armed citizens form patrols and demand state militia aid. A second breakout the previous day escalates fear. mass meetings urge Governor Carey to deploy troops.
Three hundred foreigners were taken to Bing ham on a special train and put to work under heavy guard of deputy sheriffs. Fifty others rode up on a regular train without molestation.
NEWPORT Ky October 15 After two divorces and two remarriages W H James and Anna Wilbourne of Olive Hill Ky have wed for the third time Herndon Pa October 15 William H Schwartz a Shamokin businessman missed a ferry by minutes and swam the Susquehanna river fully dressed to catch a train home
Enraged over unheeded extortion letters, three men raided George Shoemaker's stable in Pittsburgh. They bound gagged him and branded his cheeks and forehead with double crosses using a stiletto, after finding him alone.
U S marines defeated Nicaraguan rebels in a second clash near Corinto while attempting to secure dynamite bombs. The fighting was fierce and five American soldiers were wounded as rebels were driven back.
A Tampico government dispatch reports more than 100 killed in a dynamite explosion during a fire at a government warehouse. The blaze reignited and spread. many injured include women and children.
New York aviator George Beatty fell 1 500 feet from the upper air lanes when his engine stopped suddenly crashing the aeroplane but he escaped with only scratches. The dramatic descent was described as one of the city’s most spectacular plane maneuvers.
Chicago reports 31,160 babies born in the first nine months of the year, a 46 percent increase from 21,468 in the same period of 1911. Parents greet newborns with affection amid the election year context.
Brockton Mass October 15 1911 Creamellevalle a seven year old Holstein breaks all milk and butter records after eleven months giving 26930 pounds of milk about 13000 quarts valued at about 1300 dollars since November 15 1911 An average cow yields about 3000 pounds per year according to Agriculture statistics.
Kenosha Wisconsin reports the worst floods in years after heavy rain. A dike breach at Jerome Creek inundated over a hundred acres in the south and west, trapping residents and forcing rescue by boat. Streetcar service continued amid rising waters.
In Corona, New York, two mothers armed with horsewhips disrupted lovers Lane in Linden Park. They confronted two boys as their 15 year old daughters failed to return from school, then escorted the sobbing girls home and locked them in.
Twelve veterans of the Los Angeles G A R drum corps head East with drums bearing the San Diego 1915 slogan to visit principal cities. They plan concerts to promote the exposition while business leaders in San Diego and Los Angeles organize a publicity drive for Southern California. The exposition aims to showcase county resources and include an international honey exhibit.
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