30 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports the national prohibition drive tightens as Congress overrides the President’s veto and enacts the reinforcement bill. Herbert Hoover testifies before the House committee, claiming U.S. sugar consumption rose about 350 000 tons annually since the country went dry.
Indianapolis officials of the United Mine Workers foretell an inevitable national coal miners strike as they meet to craft a reply to President Wilson urging recall of the midnight Friday callout. In Cleveland police report a plot by six men and one woman to seize city government with dynamite and murder, aiming to blow up the central police station.
Washington on October 29, Herbert Hoover as America's food expert told the House War Department Expenditure Committee that a large surplus of supplies now collecting should force lower food prices in the coming months.
London officials report Foreign Secretary Cecil Harmsworth told the house of commons the peace treaty will be ratified on November 11 Armistice Day and take effect on that date.
Washington reports an unexpected vote on the Johnson amendment to the peace treaty ending with 38 for and 40 against. The result eliminates the amendment from consideration in the treaty process.
Washington officials prepared to intervene if the miners' withdrawal request delays action on the coal strike order. The aim is to safeguard public interests during the ongoing labor dispute as authorities await the miners' response.
Tokyo envoy Kijuro Shidehara in San Francisco stated Japan will not treat the pledge to return Shantung as a scrap of paper He assured the United States that Shantung would be returned but gave no definite date Shidehara arrived in the U S aboard the Liberia Maru yesterday
King Albert made a seaplane flight over New York City starting from the Columbia Yacht Club at 8 15 and returning at 9 56. Earlier he visited John D Rockefeller Sr at Tarrytown in a secretive visit last night.
Washington October 27 Backers of Senator Miles Poindexter said he is running as a Republican candidate for President. He plans a nationwide campaign with the first speeches in two weeks. He will attack the Plum plan to nationalize railroads in his arguments.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced negotiations are under way to purchase the R-38, one of the largest dirigibles, built in England and a sister ship of the R-34. The United States likely will become its owner soon.
The Southern Pacific No. 50 San Joaquin Flyer derailed at a curve west of Acton, killing Engineer Frank W. Fielder Fireman L. P. Force and four passengers. About 120 injured were treated. 35 seriously later moved by hospital train through Barstow. Conductor Alex Cameron unharmed and helped summon aid.
Regular correspondent reports Odell and son M S returning to their Minneola ranch from Pasadena after a brief visit. W A Evans and wife of Sierra Madre visited their son and daughter in law A T Evans. Noah Peeler and family from Los Angeles spent days at their place with Mrs Blake and Mrs Peeler’s grandson. Ida M Taylor A A Taylor return from Iowa where they sold the homestead and shipped grain farming machinery to Minneola.
A Wednesday evening Weinie roast west of town drew many local youths. A large bonfire toasted dogs to a humorous tune and all enjoyed delicious food prepared by the ladies. After games and a musical finish at the Roth home, attendees included the Desking and Benedict families, Bernard Blakeley, Leaney, M. Blakeley, and Al Roth.
Barstow items report social events at Union Congregational church with Rev and Mrs Ray. theater showings at Fletcher and Victory theatres. travels of Dr. Hartwell and Dr. Manning. sports results including freshmen girls defeat sophomores 15 3. many residents travel, visit, or relocate and return from trips. Puente plans free Victory Day events inviting Barstow residents.
The Ventura Free Press defends Christian Science against denouncement by other denominations. It states the church does not force beliefs but welcomes believers and argues the faith merits serious consideration by thoughtful readers seeking spiritual truth.
It has become known that but termilk contains alcohol and is being sold at 18 cents per quart in Seattle.
Randsburg October 29 The Kelly mine shows deeper ore with no waste. experts expect a great ore zone as depth increases. Leases by San Francisco capitalists map a 100 acre ground, Mapes company opens rich gold ledge, Mapes to follow with mining work. Belle Rose and other claims weather shifts, several leases bonded to Tonapah and Bakersfield syndicates. Hampton town grows as Randsburg booms with arrivals.
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