Bills Propose Wide Range of Highway Finance Measures
California lawmakers consider a $25,000,000 highway bond, gas tax hikes, higher motor vehicle and commercial vehicle fees, and new liability rules. Proposals include insurance and indemnity requirements, driver examinations, license suspensions, and improved road maintenance funding.
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Arthur Breed
Piedmont
A. B. Johnson
Pasadena
Assemblyman
Duval
Roy Fellom
San Francisco
George Lieveland
Watsonville
C. C. Baker
Salinas
J. J. Murphy
Weed
Senate
Breed
Highway Department
Charles Foster
Fowler
Carter
Alarm Clock Frightens Prohibition Quest in Haunted House
Officers Branson and Johassen raided a suspected still near Mount Eden by midnight in a haunted house. A frightened clock startled them as they found a deserted 100 gallon still and destroyed it, leaving Branson shaken by the eerie scene and nervous despite guards.
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Gaul
Joe Brandon
Hayward
Joe
Brandon
Oscar Johnssen
Prohibition
Mount Eden
Brzdon
Crockery
Alps
Johassen
Year's Work Will Be Meeting View
The San Leandro native Daughters meet this evening at the Native Sons hall in that city to discuss plans for the coming year's activity. After the business meeting the members plan a reception for Miss Catherine Gloster.
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San Leandro
Rain Helps Flower Growers Boost Yields Across Regions
Flori cists report continued rainfall benefits for field grown flowers. Despite only light totals so far, the latest downpour aids growth and supports a substantial sweet pea planting push in floriculture zones, notably Eden township.
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Eden Township
San Leandro Clamps Down on Beggars and Solicitors
San Leandro officials led by Marshal J F Peralta announce no tolerance for beggars and solicitors without credentials. Vagrancy charges will be filed immediately against unpermitted individuals operating in the city. The measure follows reports of numerous beggars and solicitors in San Leandro.
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San Leandro
J. F. Peralta
Tigers Selling Prices Fraught With World Wildlife Trade
In a London market column Geo Bruce Chapman, famed hunter and retailer, notes high demand for tigers at about 300 pounds each and elephants 460 to 600 pounds. He lists prices for orangutans, chimpanzees, antelopes, zebras and says pythons sell by the foot. Chapman expects a large consignment soon and cites buyers and shipments from Africa and India.
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United Press
London
England
London “Zoo
Geo
Bruce Chapman
Tottenham Court Road
Regents Park Zoological Garden
Chapman
Abyssinia
Mr. Burke
India
Carl Gordon
Capt. Smith
Kenya
Poultry Feed Vitamin A Bulletin Issued by Alameda Bureau
The Alameda County Farm Bureau distributes a bulletin on poultry nutrition highlighting relative values of succulent feeds and meal as vitamin A sources. It notes greens as good sources, carrots as substitutes, sprouted barley requiring over 20 percent of ration, alfalfa meal over 10 percent, and mangel beets as valueless for vitamin A, with cod liver oil as an emergency supplement.
Stop Cars Before Crossing Plan Considered in San Francisco
Automobiles would be required to come to a full stop before crossing arterial traffic streets in San Francisco if regulations submitted to the board of supervisors yesterday are adopted. The proposal outlines safety rules for cross streets and urban arterial corridors.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Girl Hurt As Car Crashes Into Tree
A street car collided with a fallen tree in the afternoon, injuring Miss Evelyn Cook of San Leandro. A branch struck her face during the crash, causing visible damage and minor bruises.
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Cents
Brusen
Evelyn Cook
San Leandro
Surprise events planned for Holy Name meeting and Centerville dance
The Holy Name society will hold a monthly meeting at Mission Halls with Anthony Martin and F Garnett in charge of the surprise program after the business session. Centerville’s U P P E C drill team plans a Valentine dance February 14 at the Parish hall to fund new uniforms. 17 team members will perform.
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Holy Name Society
Nission Halls
Anthony Martin
F. Garnett
Busine
Centerville
Trade totals show Japan U S commerce booming since 1868
United Press reports Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce stats show Japan's combined imports and exports rising from 26 million yen in 1868 to about 4.265 billion yen in 1924. Growth accelerated after the Russo-Japanese War and WWI, with earlier peaks and wartime surges shaping a long upward trend despite postwar declines before 1923.
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United Press
Washington
Japan
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Heavy taxes hinder use of German automobiles
United States dispatches report Germany imposes broad charges on cars including turnover tax on transfers, a 10 percent luxury tax on purchase, and yearly operating taxes based on horsepower. A 6 hp car faces about 120 gold marks annually, while 18 hp costs 40 marks and 24 hp rises with engine power.
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Washington
Germany
Department of Commerce
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H. M. Sorensen Hospital
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Dobble
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Art Phillips
Hayward, Calif
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