Randsburg Silver Mining Co pushes two shifts to work
The Randsburg Silver Mining Co has put two shifts to work and will continue operations until the Santa Fe drift is completed to the 700 foot level. The move follows Horace Winchell's plan and aims to force a court trial on September 14 in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randsburg Silver Mining Co
John C. Wray
Nger
Coyote
Mittendorf
Werk
Santa Fe
Horace V. Winchell
Randsburg
Horace Winchell
James Court
American Legion Elects State Officers in Eureka California
James F. Collins of Long Beach was elected State Commander at the Fifth Annual California Department convention in Eureka. George Miller of San Francisco named First Vice Commander, Roy Mingins of Redwood City Second Vice Commander, Daisy Boulmare of San Francisco Third Vice Commander, and Morgan Keaton reappointed State Adjutant. Other officers: George A. Hartman El Centro Chaplain, C. K. Badger Bakersfield Sergeant at Arms, Harold F. Ellensten Venice Historian. Delegates to the National Convention in San Francisco October 15–19 include Collins, Seth Millington Jr., Irwin T. Quinn, Adolphus Graupner, George Hatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Eureka
Cal
James F. Collins
Long Beach
Department of California
George Miller
San Francisco
Roy Mingins
Redwood City
Daisy Boulmare
Morgan Keaton
George A. Hartman
el Centro
C. K. Badger
Bakersfield
Harold F. Ellensten
Venice
Harper Lake Valley
Barstow
Seth Millington, Jr
Colusa
Irwin T. Quinn
Adolphus E. Graupner
George Hatfield
Stevenson
Public warning on platinum stock swindles by promoters
The Interior Department cautions the public to scrutinize offers of stock in platinum producing companies pushed by unscrupulous promoters. It notes that the United States produces only a few hundred ounces of platinum yearly and that some promoters display faulty assays to bolster exaggerated claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
United States
Radio in the Schools Demonstrates Radio Teaching Test
Over fifty New York Board of Education officials and RCA witnessed a broadcast teaching reading writing and arithmetic. Accountancy was the flagship subject proving radio can deliver complex problems slowly and clearly. Correct solutions were sent back and checked, showing high pupil accuracy and suggesting rapid expansion of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
New York
Radio Corporation of America
Board of Education
Investor cautions before investing in platinum futures
A cautious adviser urges investors to consult with an investment banker before committing funds to platinum at high reported values. He notes prices can be volatile and recommends seeking expert advice to avoid costly mistakes. The call emphasizes that professional review costs nothing and offers potential protection against losses.
Notice of Non-Responsibility for Mining Claims
The owner of mining claims in Rand Mining District Kern County California known as Sidney Annex South Sidney El Oro Mavis Bell Glow Hobo Tunnel No 1 tunnel No 2 Tunnel No 8 quartz mining claims not responsible for any labor or materials furnished on the claims under lease. Dated January 1 1923 Signed A C Whith 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Mining District
Kern County
California
Sidney Annex
Sidney
el Oro
Mavis
Bell Glow
A. C. Whith
Salvation Army Plans Relief Drive for Japan
Brigadier C. R. Boyd directs Salvation Army in Southern California to raise a large part of a 10 million dollar relief fund for immediate aid to Japan. Instructions have been sent to all corps commanders to organize fundraising efforts across the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
California
C. R. Boyd
Japan
Boyd
Fearful Japan quake and tidal wave devastate Tokyo Yokohama
Reports from San Francisco describe widespread ruin and mass casualties in Tokio Yokohama and surrounding areas after Saturday's earthquake and tsunami. Nihonbashi Ward and Nagoya are wrecked. fires burn in Mitsukoshi and Shirokiya districts amid martial law and mass evacuations. The Salvation Army pledges rapid relief and reconstruction led by Colonel Yamamura with 126 stations and 349 officers ready to aid in Japan.
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Tokio
Yokohama
San Francisco
Nihonbashi
Mitsukoshi
Shirokiya
Tokorosawa
Kamakura
Yokosuka
Kokugikwan
Honjo
Jite
Iduz
Saiko
Nagoya
Osaka
Manders
Booth
Boyd
Salvation Army
Japan
Yamamura
Michigan ex-residents host picnic in Sacamore Grove
A Saturday event on September 15 invites former Michigan residents to meet in Sacamore Grove, Los Angeles for a community picnic. Organizers describe it as a friendly gathering to reconnect and share memories.
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Sacamore Grove
Los Angeles
State of
Michigan
Earthquake Toll and Aid Urgency Reported From Tokio and Yokohama
A wireless message to Admiral Edward W. Eberle and Admiral Adwin A. Anderson cites 240000 dead in Tokio and 450000 injured across Yokohama and Tokyo, urging rapid loading of USS Pecos with stroves and rations as medical supplies are desperately needed. Anderson, en route at 18 knots, relayed the figures via Twelfth Naval District officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tokio
Yokohama
Edward W. Eberle
Naval Operations
Ee Adwin A. Anderson
United States Asiatic Fleet
Admiral Anderson
U.S.S
Anderson
Rice crop held for relief in California
California rice crop is held for Japanese relief and no profiteering during the emergency, announced by Harry M. Creech of the Rice Growers Association. The group controls most of the crop and has not sold any rice despite broker offers. Japan has long been a primary customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Harry M. Creech
Rice Growers’ Association of California
Rice Growers Association of California
Mr. Creech
Japan
San Jose Begins Relief Drive For Japanese Disaster Victims
San Jose Community Chest directors voted an initial contribution of 1,000 dollars from its emergency fund to aid victims of the Japanese disaster through the Red Cross. The Red Cross planned a nationwide immediate campaign for a 5,000,000 dollar relief fund with Pacific division quotas totaling 400,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Red Cross
Washington
Japan
California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Oregon
Idaho
Alaska
Chinese Rice Embargo Lifted to Aid Japan Relief Funds
The Chinese government lifts its rice export embargo to assist Japan and approves a $200,000 relief appropriation for earthquake victims. Foreign Minister V K Wellington Koo sends a sympathy message to Premier Yamamoto on behalf of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. K. Wellington Koo
China
Mier Yamamoto
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White House
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Guyer
Denton
W. A. Denton
RADIO
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Rand
Anderson Auto Line
Packard Stage Line
Mojave
Southern Pacific
Oldick
THE
Service A la Carte
Club House
Randsburg, Calif
Almond Hotel
Mining
J. J. Chambers
Prop
William L. Denton
Randsburg, California
Francis X. Moore
Remington Portable Typewriter
G. Cleveland Taylor
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