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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
1
W G Middleton of Castro Valley criticizes Hayward to Oakland trolley service as antiquated and insufficient. He notes rapid area growth but no improvement from electric line management, urging alternatives for better regional transportation to support future expansion.
Sacramento announces the appointment of Joseph F. Sexton of Santa Barbara as supervisor of the third district. He will replace the late John Torrance. In a separate dispatch from Buenos Aires, the Prince of Wales arrived this afternoon at 2 10 and was greeted by a city prepared to honor him.
A farm advisory study in southern Alameda County explores replacing Trophy with Diener tomato plants. Trials compare four initial varieties, narrowing to Trophy and Diener, with results expected in about two years. The goal is higher quality fruit and lower costs for commercial growers.
Edward Powers, famed for seizure of 2000 stills in San Francisco area, resigns from the prohibition enforcement division to become probation commissioner for the Northern California federal court district.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company began operating a new Pit River plant, valued at 13.5 million dollars, located 68 miles northeast of Redding. This marks a significant addition to the utility's energy generation capacity.
Sacramento Aug 17 Believe it or not girls of elementary school age show more logical minds and grasp English grammar easier than boys. Deputy superintendent Sam J Cohn says grammar is the hardest subject for elementary pupils and requires close reasoning and many exceptions. He adds arithmetic is easier for boys due to more business exposure. Cohn also notes Latin is the most difficult subject for secondary students.
Dr. Thomas W. Young, called a scientific slayer, faces a life trial for the murder of his wealthy wife Grace Grogan Young. Jury selection began after a motion for continuance was denied by Superior Judge E F Hahn. Prosecutor Ast Keves urged speed, rejecting defense claims of unpreparedness.
Four autoists were fined 325 each in Hayward justice court for reckless driving. The fined men were George Mattos Paul Dilena Stanley Foilis and P H Bunday all of Oakland. Total fines for traffic violators reached 70. Francis Eckman was placed on probation for speeding and will report in six weeks. Henry Fogg a Polytech student was given two weeks to raise 10 dollars, claiming lack of funds.
Mrs W D McCune of 322 Willow Avenue Hayward faced a court citation for improper parking by Traffic Officer FL E Macabee. It was the first such citation in five years of the justice of the peace service, noted Judge Harder. McCune parked beside a car near debris with her vehicle extending into B Street, creating a traffic danger and blockage.
United Press reports film star Cullen Landis was slightly hurt when his roadster collided with another car at a boulevard intersection on the outskirts of Los Angeles. The vehicle was wrecked but no serious injuries were disclosed.
California and Nevada representatives arrived in Phoenix for the Tri State conference with Arizona to resolve the water and power rights dispute in the Colorado river valley. The talks aim to iron out divisions over water and power allocations among the states.
Woodl and Cal Aug 17 Exclusive hotel for high bred canines is a boast of the Sutter Basin near here. A two story structure maintained by the Sutter Basin Company offers special beds tables and modern conveniences. The dogs earn their keep by guarding company holdings from jack rabbits with 120 registered guests and racked up over 300 000 rabbit losses last year.
Four pigeons competed in a 100 mile young bird race from Colfax staged by the Hayward Racing Pigeon Association. Clarita from the King lofts won with an average speed of 8709 yards per minute. Other lofts finishing include C. J. Jaynes, R. Duarte, A. DeBreno, F. Silver, W. Freeman, J. Vargas, and Frates with varied prize money and results.
John Gamato was arrested today in Tracy on a telegraphic warrant from San Francisco for the fatal shooting of John Thecharvis in a cafe in that port city this morning.
Thomas Bridges of Oakland, governor of Rotary's second district, spoke at the Hayward Rotary Club on Monday noon. He highlighted the district as the largest in the world by size and achievement, covering California, Nevada, and Hawaii, leading in efficiency and attendance.
The Petaluma district reports a rise in chicken thefts, with Central California poultry producers offering a reward for detection and conviction. Authorities note recent six month sentences as a warning to thieves, while thefts spread from other districts and eastern points.
In San Francisco on August 17 the Dorothy Ellingson murder trial paused as bailiff searched for Dave Stein, a former companion, to force testimony for the defense. Stein had been present at a party Dorothy attended the night after her mother was killed and disappeared before he could testify.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union joins a push to appoint two women to the California state board of prison directors. In a letter to Governor Richardson, the union urges filling the vacancy left by John G. Mattos with a woman. The note cites lack of female official contact for women prisoners and cites other states with women on their prison boards.
In Dublin Canyon a group involved in an intoxicated episode received fines of 1 each from Judge Jacob Harder in a justice court session. The fined trio included William and Mary Farley of Stockton and Percy and Mabel Peel of Oakland, with Chris and Mary Olson also named. Bail was released and Peel, previously jailed on a $1000 bond, left jail after the fine.
In Alameda County this year pears for canning and drying are notably popular. Local growers report strong demand from both households and markets, with increased harvest activity and prospective seasonal pricing guidance.
More than 100000 trees bulbs vegetable plants and ornamental plants were shipped into the Hayward district of southern Alameda county last fiscal year under inspection by horticultural inspector Fred March. Plants came from across the nation and from England and Holland, signaling growing agricultural and home beautification efforts. Most shipments were fruit-bearing trees though many ornamental plants arrived. about 1000 bulbs were destroyed and some fruit trees and 2350 rose bushes due to pests. Careful inspection saves the district thousands of dollars annually.
After talks with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot the president said the Washington conference deals are progressing satisfactorily. No deadlock has arisen and Mellon and Smoot advised the president of the proposals before finalizing the agreement.
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