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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
1
City attorney C W White of Hayward argues residents would accept a higher Oakland to Hayward fare if service improves. He says twenty cents instead of eighteen would not burden riders if cars run faster and more reliably.
Miss Edna Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Hansen of Tennyson married John Brugge a young businessman of Alvarado last Sunday Rev A P Orth of Payward performed the ceremony The couple will reside in their new home in the Tennyson district after a short wedding tour.
Final touches were given the P B 1 Seattle naval plane at the Boeing airplane plant in Seattle. Take off for San Francisco is planned for early Saturday. The ship will hop from San Francisco to Hawaii about August 25, accompanied by two escort planes.
An advertisement notes a poultry purchase in Castro Valley by Owney R L Ash and seeks a small chicken ranch near Hayward. It also lists a handyman inquiry by H R Mathiesen in Oakland and a rental request for a furnished cottage by a three adult family in Hayward with a nine month term.
Aug 20. A Salem escapee, Ellsworth Kelly, hijacked Herrell's car in Oak Grove Oregon, forced him toward Portland, then released him in a eastern city district. Police pursue the three convicted murderers Tom Murray James Willows and Kelly with a $500 reward.
Deaths continued as the Mackinac ship disaster claims more lives. Five burn victims died today, bringing total fatalities to 41. Twenty more injured are in critical condition, with 13 others expected to recover. A federal probe into the disaster’s cause is underway at Prosidente.
D E Blaine takes charge of service at Stebbins Brothers Buick dealers after moving from Meddin Buick in Jacksonville Florida where he led the service department. Stebbins calls Blaine an expert and says the move aims to deliver top auto service and maintenance to Hayward Buick customers.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur directed Lt. Commander Bird to withdraw from northern Greenland and proceed with explorations in Baffinland. The order redirects naval resources to Arctic exploration efforts and outlines the new expedition path.
Harvard board of trustees approved building permits totaling $23,700 at the regular Wednesday meeting. The list includes Atamos Brothers five homes for $1,000 each on Dean C Atherton Sote and C F A Brown Meeks estate residence for $7,900 W T Oakes Dean street residence $1,900 J M Ash Second Street residence $1,200 Joseph V Morreria Meek estate residence $3,800 H M Ash A street residence $1,56 Manuel Enos Det residence $3,000.
Hayward welcomes the Vita Manufacturing Company as it selects a B Street site near the Western Pacific for a chemical products plant. President M Brunski and manager George Babish, both Oaklanders, will start with about fifteen employees and expand with business growth. Local booster E G Moilzoza arranged the deal, waiving commissions, to land the facility with an electrical system to control odors.
The piece notes four standout college players from Holy Cross and others: Owen Carroll Gautreau Eddie Farrell and Charley Caldwell. It reports Carroll’s struggle with professional pitching and signals system while Gautreau faced limited chances with the Athletics and later the Braves amid pennant pressures.
The United States and other powers near agreement to concede China's demand for discussions on all asymmetrical treaties. The talks would cover the long standing unequal treaties and related issues, with officials saying progress is likely today.
In Oakland Julius Nelson alias J A Newman was taken into custody on advice from Beaver that he is wanted there for the theft of 30000 dollars. No further details of the alleged theft were received.
In San Francisco two wholesale sugar firms announced a ten cent per hundred pounds price hike effective tomorrow. The new price will be six dollars and eighty five cents per hundred pounds.
Boulogne France August 19 Miss Gertrude Edderlie says she will not attempt the English Channel this year. The plucky American swimmer was defeated yesterday by tides and fickle water. Eddie Farrell drew major league scouts for two years with Pennsylvania University and the New York Giants. He joined when the club struggled with injuries and was moved to shortstop. Caldwell came recommended by major league coaches and signed by the Yankees. Hugging dismissed him but he proved an expensive experiment after cracking Wally Pipp with a wild pitch.
Long lines of murder fans gathered in Los Angeles court to hear details of the state case against Dr. Thomas W. Young, dentist accused of killing his wife with dental gas and sealing the body in concrete. Spectators included film stars writers and students. Mrs. Wallace Reid sat on a front bench to gain color for a new scream drama.
The advertisement on the worldwide goodwill sparks discussion of a business asset. Sterling B. Doughty of Dodge Brothers explains public confidence stems from solid policies, including focus on a single chassis and avoidance of annual model churn.
Secretary of State Kelley said the United States desires an extradition treaty with Canada to curb liquor smugglers as the Canadian delegation works on rules to enforce the 1924 U S and Canadian treaty.
Jones & King Hayward contractors won the bid for Atherton street paving at the Wednesday board meeting. The bid was 23,682.21, with Hutchine & Co a higher alternative. City attorney C W White said the Railroad Commission will consider a rate increase request from Key Transit for Oakland to Hayward and will attend the August 25 hearing to safeguard Hayward’s interests.
Stebbins Motor Co. breaks records with seven carloads of Buick autos ordered for Hayward. Buick dealers since August 1st arranged shipments, with one car to arrive soon and six more today. The enormous order reflects Buick’s popularity and low prices highlighted by William M. Stebbins.
A local report notes a police officer responding to a trivial commission that spiraled into a disorderly incident. Authorities clarify the case involved a miscommunication and kept the matter within public safety concerns.
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