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Newspaper
Hayward Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
1
J B Hamman, assistant farm advisor, says Alameda county fruit growers have good chances for a solid crop and market this year. Rainfall totals and brown rot risk on apricots loom, requiring careful spraying. cooperation and shared knowledge may boost both production and market quality.
Washington February 14 announcement reports William M Jardine of Kansas named to be secretary of agriculture. The nomination will go to the Senate at once for confirmation.
A modern home with furnace and one acre orchard suitable for chickens is offered by E. B. Cone Box 132 Blossom Way Wayward. Also for rent a bedroom at 13038 A St Hayward California. A Taft Kern County erection valued at 100000 dollars noted.
The Fresno county grand jury opened an investigation into robberies and vandalism by night riders targeting San Joaquin valley vineyards. Fifty-one John Doe warrants and other IDs were issued as officers seek to arrest suspects. Sun-Maid Raisin Growers deny involvement and say only legitimate solicitation is approved. Ralph P. Merritt of the raisin association denies any ties to the assaults and warns members about improper tactics.
An Anaconda rancher who taunted by friends about his black coyote sighting captured the animal with a trap and sent it to the local zoo. The coyote's frame and tail resemble a wild predator while its face hints at a wolf. A second black coyote is nearby likely its mate, as Day sets traps to rebuild the family.
In Oakland on February 14 Eugene Harris 61 a street car motor man killed himself at home with his wife present trying to comfort him. Mrs Harris said he had returned from work in low spirits and repeatedly lamented preferring death amid a period of ill health and despondency.
A test night in the Oakland Auditorium drew a crowd of over two thousand Scouts and community supporters. The program showcased Boy Scout activities, with Hayward youth bands, and honored local volunteers who organized transportation and logistics. The event marked the fifteenth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, highlighting Citizenship training, character building, leadership, and community involvement to inspire more boys and adults to engage with Scouting.
Deale Rollins confessed to embezzling 47 560 from the Bank of Italy where he worked as teller. Superior Judge Parker ordered a term of one to fourteen years in San Quentin, probation denied. Tulare County grape shipments for 1924 totaled 2 999 cars of Emperor and 2 020 cars of Malaga.
Heated dispute surrounds trimming of shade trees on lower B street Hayward California with Board of Trustees and Park Commission backing work while residents led by William Knightly Rinaldo Reid and others oppose. State Forestry expert Glendinning offered to assist at no cost but was rejected as tensions rise and a petition to stop the trimming gains signatures.
Sacramento reports the Destie Division of Motor Vehicles announced 913,900 motor vehicles registered in Alameda County during 1924. Alameda totals include 77,293 passenger cars and 2,707 trucks, with state totals showing large gains except for motorcycles. motorists urged to renew licenses before March 2 to avoid delinquency and doubled fees.
Alameda County showed a population rise of 191,000 over the last five years as harbor engineers survey port facilities for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. The East Bay district total gain reached 207,600, with San Francisco County posting the largest increase and Alameda County second. Other tributary counties listed include Contra Costa 62,000. Solano 46,000. Butte 33,300. Merced 31,600. Placer 30,000. Yolo 22,000. and several smaller totals.
President Coolidge sent to the Senate for confirmation the nomination of Frank B. Kelley of Minnesota currently ambassador to Great Britain to be secretary of state succeeding Charles E. Hughes after March 4.
The engagement of Miss Chandler Oswill of Hayward to Harold Turner Markle of San Francisco was announced by her mother at a 4 luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jacob Harder Jr. Miss Oswill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Oswill, is a popular figure in the local social set. Markle is a San Francisco based commercial artist with a major art firm.
Merced County town of Gustine faces a ballot choice on a pond project costing twenty five thousand dollars for water and sewer use. The measure seeks funding for reservoir improvements and related infrastructure. Developers and residents weigh impact on utility rates and service reliability.
A severe earthquake struck Mayebashi at 9 40 am causing residents to flee into the streets to avoid falling structures. In Tokio only a slight tremor was felt. Mayebashi lies 78 tales northwest of Tokio.
San Francisco February 14 Mrs Margaret Hoppe filed the first damage suit arising from the fatal Key Route wreck in Oakland December 1. The action names the Key Route system and Sacramento shortline railroad as defendants and seeks fifty thousand dollars in damages.
Funeral services for Joseph Souza aged 75 longtime Hayward resident were held at All Saints Church. Requiem high mass followed by interment at St Joseph's Cemetery. He was born in the Azores and came to America years ago living in Harvard 39 years. He died Thursday at his daughter Mrs John Silva's Castro street home in Manteca San Joaquin County noting 1.32 inches of rain.
Land Cave Kentucky February 14 rescue workers brace for progress as a shaft nears a limestone ledge and an 80 foot cavern where Floyd Collins has lived without food for nine days. Timbers anchored and heavy cables secured while only essential personnel remain on site.
Hayward clinches the Spaulding Winter League title after the season finale against Nelson Paint. Captain Leonard leads a hard slugging, fast pitching squad as they prepare for the Bay region final and upcoming elimination series in Oakland.
Kern County supervisors endorse a county-wide effort led by the farm advisor to combat ground squirrels. The program aims to reduce crop damage and protect agriculture across the county through coordinated control measures.
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