Man Burns Self to Death in Tracy Jail Bed Fire
Tracy December 2 George Sullivan 28 of Denver burned himself to death in the city jail by ripping and setting fire to his mattress. He had been held on auto theft charges and brooded over his predicament. A deputy sheriff was burned attempting rescue. The prisoner was alone and could have been saved if not for mistaken cries by a China man mistaking him for a dope fiend.
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Tracy
George Sullivan
Denver
Sullivan
Ferry Boats Crash in Fog Near San Francisco
In dense fog near the San Francisco ferry building two bay ferries, the San Leandro from Oakland and the Oakland from Alameda, collided with only slight damage. Standing passengers were knocked off their feet but no injuries were reported.
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San Francisco
Bay Region
Bay
San Leandro
Oakland
Alameda
Nevers and Red Grange to Clash in Jacksonville
News from Stanford says Ernie Nevers turned pro for a $50,000 offer to captain a Jacksonville team and will leave Saturday but will return to resume studies. Nevers and his college teammates will play against Red Grange and the Chicago Bears in Jacksonville on January 2.
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Stanford
Ernie Nevers
Nevers
Jacksonville
Florida
Red’ Grange
Chicago Bears
Bergdoll Remains in Germany, Says Mother
Mrs Emma Bergdoll says Grover Bergdoll is still in Germany after reports he was in Florida. She received a letter from him from Germany and believes he would have told her if he planned to come to the United States.
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Philadelphia
Grover
Germany
Emma Bergdoll
Florida
Mitchell Survey Dismissed in Hawaii Defense Review
Major McNair testifies in a court martial that Col. William Mitchells survey on Hawaii defense added little to existing war plans. He cites some good points but says the report does not merit lengthy consideration.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Hawaiian Islands
McNair
Mitchell
Peddlers Fined and Jailed Over License Rules
A Harvard crackdown on outside peddlers without local licenses led to the weekend arrest of David Baldwin and Charles Friedman of Oakland Lincoln salesmen. They were fined 14 dollars each and warned of heavier penalties, then held in the city jail about six hours due to a belligerent attitude toward officials.
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Harvard
David Baldwin
Charles Friedman
Oakland
Lincoleum
Fred P. Schilling
Jal
Marshal Schilling
Hayward Traffic Man Struck in Hit and Run Incident
Hayward traffic officer Macabee was struck on Foothill boulevard Friday evening while pursuing a motorist who ignored his whistle. He suffered a head gash and bruising, was treated at home after first aid, and police across East Bay cities circulated a description of the car as they hunted the hit and run driver.
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Macabee
Hayward
Foothill
Dutton Avenue
San Leandro
East Bay
Chloroform Suspected in Chicken Theft Case
San Leandro police suspect chloroform was used in the theft of 160 high grade Rhode Island Red and Barred Rock chickens from Juling Dohrmann at 1221 Estudio Avenue. Dohrmann says the birds were taken while he slept near the chicken yard and a truck aided the removal.
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Juling Dohrmann
Estudio Avenue
San Leandro
Dohrmann
Rhode Island
Christmas Tree Safety Warnings From Fire Chief
Fire Chief M G Riggs urges caution during the holidays advising non inflammable decorations and secure tree placement. Do not use cotton snow substitute and avoid candles while ensuring chimneys fireplaces and stores are safe for the cold season.
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M. G. Riggs
Two Fine Plays East.ern Star in Put On by High Imost Elaborate School
Eastern Star in Hayward staged two high school plays Tickless Time and Why the Chrises Rung. Casts included Eleen Doughty and Fred Johnson in Tickless Time and Robert Bul and Marian Keifer in The Chimes. The event, tied to the 1926 installation of officers, featured elaborate scenery, a large audience, special musical numbers by Oakland artists, and the California Greys guard unit.
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Highimost
Jana
Eleen Doughty
Fred Johnson
Fat Olver
Doris Luce
Noreen Jensen
Blanche Reechan
Miss Doughty
Eloise Joyce
Young Johnson
Ian Joyce
Robert Bul
Corall George
Howard Burr
Marian Keifer
Mary
Boug
Warnt
Eastern Star
Hayward
Masonic Temple
Uit
Oakland
California Greys
Sant Francisco
Percy J. Neale
Alma Brooks
Christmas Eve Program Praised for Choir and Scenic Work
Miss Rogers of the art department and Louis Arnold and Thomas Fisher earned praise for scenic development. Miss Handy's mixed chorus, about 40 voices, performed and processed in surplices with candles, singing carols to conclude an inspiring program.
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Rogers
Louis Arnold
Thomas Fisher
Handy
Hill and Valley Club Christmas Jinx Monday
Restricted to members only the Hayward Hill and Valley Club will hold an annual Christmas jinx at Odd Fellows Hall Monday afternoon after noon. A decorated Xmas tree will feature the program with many surprise numbers prepared by the arrangement committee. Entertainment and refreshments will be included. The general committee includes Mrs. R. K. Morton Manson chairwoman, Mrs. E. L. Macabee, Mrs. Henry Powell, Mrs. Peter Hoare, Mrs. G. W. Kavanagh, Mrs. Lb. R. Rosenberg, Miss Clara Walpert and Mrs. E. W. Burr.
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Hayward Hill and Valley
Milk Inspector Named by Council in Hayward Appointment
John FT Edner former San Francisco police officer was named milk inspector for Hayward by a City Council special meeting. He was chosen from multiple candidates after serving eighteen years with SF Police including waterfront patrols. Edner retires SFPD pension in 1913 and will begin duties early next year.
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John FT. Edner
San Francisco
Edner
Hayward
Hayward Trio Buys Vargas Pool Room for Improvements
John Mitchell of Hayward and Julius Silver, long associated with the Shell station at Castro and C streets, purchase the Vargas Pool Room and will take possession next Wednesday. They plan to invest funds to keep the venue high class and expect to establish themselves in Hayward’s amusement circles.
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John Mitchell
Hayward
Julius Silver
Shell Station
Castro Jand C
Vargas
Street
Edith Wilbur Hosts Surprise Kid Party for Ace Morse
Edith Wilbur threw a Friday night surprise party for Ace Morse with a childlike theme. Guests included Alice Morse and Ruth Wilbur, chaperone Mrs. L. Cale, and others at 1142 B street.
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Edith Wilbur
Ace Morse
L. Cale
B Street
Alice Morse
Wilda Oswilk
Florence Nicholsen
Elsie Diete
Helen InEster
Marion Garnett
Alice Haley
Major Burr
Alvin Annan
Melvin Lewis
Lloyd Nix
Klarens Visit Sacramento From Wayward High Lands
Mr and Mrs Clement Klaren and their two children of the Wayward High lands area traveled to Sacramento a few days ago and will return Monday. Mr Klaren works at the Chevrolet factory in Oakland.
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Clement Klaren
Wayward Highlands
Sacramento
Klaren
Chevrolet
Oakland
Agorians Promising Whisty Party At Independent School
The Agorians announce a December 18 whisty party at the Independent school with strong ticket sales and plans to expand their funds. They aim to furnish club rooms and fund future goals as they postpone the Christmas party and schedule a new event around January 7. The group is described as a lively, promising youth organization in the community.
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Agorians
Santa Arrives Early at Chrysler Shop Hayward Display
Public tours the Chrysler agency showroom in Hayward where Santa is staged in a lifelike fireplace setting. A seven by eight foot Christmas gift stands prominently, with a real car nose protruding from its wrapper. Bright electric lights outline a festive tree and displays promising holiday offerings.
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Santa Haz
Hayward
Loewerthal
Chrysler
Sid
Velpers
I. C. Blank
Gee
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Red Crown
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Sid Lowenthal
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