Prosperity Swells in Eden and Washington Townships in 1925
Livestock merchant Victor La Grave predicts 1925 will outstrip 1914 as the best year in Eden and Washington townships. He cites bumper crops including cauliflower and beets, fat cattle, strong markets, and a new cooperative cattle marketing association ensuring steady sales through summer and fall. Climate and general business are favorable, signaling a swift rush to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eden Townships
Victor la Grave
Spark
Eden
Washington Townships
Alameda County Receives Share of State Motor Fees
Alameda county will receive a share of state motor vehicle fees for the year February 1 1924 to February 1 1925 excluding traffic officer salaries. The county's portion totals 2, or 2,?081.46, part of California motorists receipts for 1924. Most funds go to highway and round work, with counties receiving 2,?8387,072.42 after salaries deductions of 294,135.9u. The highway commission's share is .079,058.85. Fees from licenses and dealers are itemized including automobile 3,594,836.27 and truck licenses among others. 20 per cent deduction applies before equal apportionment to highway commission and counties. Non apportioned fees include chauffeurs licenses and duplicate operators licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda County
California
Focor
Highway Commission
Secretary Quits Executive Job
SACRAMENTO February 25 Governor Friend W Richardson announced Joseph Vickers executive private secretary had been forced to resign because of ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Friend W. Richardson
Joseph Vickers
Chamber Drive Launched by Hayward Chamber
The Hayward Chamber of Commerce launched a drive for new members and funds with a 1925 goal of five hundred members. Directors met at the chamber office Wednesday afternoon to begin canvassing the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Hayward Native Suns Face Piedmont Tonight in Big Clash
Hayward native basketball team seeks to extend unbeaten run in Alameda County Nine Suns league as they host Piedmont Native Suns tonight at Native Suns Hall. The locals, aiming to defend their pennant, look to cap a perfect slate against top rivals. Admission is twenty five cents. game starts 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Every Arms Club
San Francisco
East
Beryl K. Smith
Oakland
Sonus Hall
Ellery Arms Tean
Wil
Mitch- Ritts
Oakhead
Pion
Death Ends Illinois Senator McCormack's Career
Senator Medill McCormack of Illinois died suddenly today from gastric hemorrhage in Washington. He collapsed about 9 30 this morning and died almost immediately. His wife was summoned from Chicago and is en route. McCormack’s term would have expired in a week and he had been mentioned for a German ambassadorship. The Senate adjourned until Thursday after a resolution expressing deep regret and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Medill McCormack
Iinois
McCormack
Chicago
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Germany
Senate
Back To France In 1927 American Legion Plan
San Francisco February 25 The slogan Back to France in 1927 announced by State Adjutant James K Fisk. The American Legion aims to hold its 1927 National Convention in Paris and is polling posts nationwide to gauge sentiment on the foreign invasion for the conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
France
American Legion
James K. Fisk
Paris
Fisk
Children Doped in Bombay Fact Praised in Commons
In the British House of Commons today Earl of Winterton asserted a government inquiry into reports that as many as 65 percent of Bombay children in industrial districts were fed drugs to keep them quiet and working. The claim was raised amid a discussion of child welfare and labor conditions in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bombay
India
House of Commons
Earl of Winterton
Winterton
Child Beater To Jail
REDWWOD CITY February 25 C E Wilson a father was sentenced to six months in jail for beating his seven month old baby girl whose cries kept him awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwwod City
C. E. Wilson
Hayward fruit label plan eyed by Squillante Inc
Vin cent J. Squillante, president, plans a new label to distinctly mark Hayward products for the Easter market. Edward T. Crane, VP of Squillante, spoke to the Hayward Lions Club about using a clear origin mark to boost acreage 15 to 25 percent. He cited New York's use of 600,000 carloads of California produce yearly and predicted New York would soon utilize half of California crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Vincent J. Squilleante
Squilante
Squillante, Inc
New York
Whitney
Edward T. Crane
Squillant Corporation
Haywardi Lion's Club
Cuhna Brothers
Cunha
Ban Sought on Migration of Pupils
Local grammar school authorities warn that migrant workers and asparagus packers from the district are heading to fields for seasonal work. Measures include police and school officer cooperation at Antioch to watch children who travel with their parents. Roy V. Huffman, supervising principal, has established migratory classes to accommodate children accompanying their parents, aiming to ensure attendance under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlat Caundry
Roy V. Huffman
Antioch Grammar Schools
Extortion Plot Revealed In California Legislation
Sacramento February 20 District Attorney Earl Warren said no arrests yet in the extortion case involving Senator Edgar Hurley and Assemblyman Edward Smith. Wealthy Oakland Chinese residents allege the legislators sought money to kill a herb medicine sale bill, while Hurley and Smith testified they were offered money to drop opposition as they supported its passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Lts
Cient
Earl Warren
Oakland
Edgar Wurley
Eduard Smith
Warren
Hurley
Smith
Hurly
Sailors Scalded on Steamship Alaska Boiler Explosion
SHUTTLE Feb 25. Seven sailors were scalded in a boiler explosion aboard the steamship Alaska in the harbor today. Two may die as rescue crews respond and report conditions aboard. Authorities tighten safety checks following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuttle
Alaska
Father Beats Tiny Babe With Fists In Public Trial
Feb 26 report from Tekiks details a child abuse case where a man identified as Wilson was arrested after an irate crowd demanded action. Constable Frans Bomite supervised the scene as the court prepared to sentence him for the alleged beating that disturbed the sleeping infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
heWud Cipy
Siolih
Sirs
Tekiis
Taiher
Frans Bomite
Avale
Barber
Sulie
Wals
Wilson
Ler
Legion Post May Win State Prize
Hayward post of the American Legion has a chance to win a state prize. Nathan F. Coombs, state commander, will award two trophies to the post rendering the highest degree of service. He will consider activities in which different posts have engaged to determine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Ue American Legion
Focal
Nathan F. Coumbs
Najst
Coombs
Hemp Dope in State Feared in California
A report to Governor Richardson by Dr. L. L. Starley of San Quentin warns hemp in California is rising as a narcotic menace. He notes merihuana like hemp causes delirious hallucinations and is used by Mexicans in the south. Authorities plan to seek a law regulating cultivation and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Friend W. Richardson
L. L. Starley
San Quentin Prison
Home Soldiers On 90 Days Trial
The San Leandro National Guard unit seeks a 90 day trial for seven men of Co. F Infantry who faced charges for missing drill. Judge W. JF. ts presides as the men promise more regular attendance and a 30 day con nee of thirty days for seven we lin members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Lin
Co. F
San Leandro National Guard
Nit
W. JF. Ts
Morsiure
Postal Increase Bill Reported Confirms House Vote
The house adopted the conference report on the postal salaries and rate increase bill by 370 to 1, with Senate action required before sending to the president. A second item notes the U S Huron flagship of the Asiatic fleet aground in Malam pya Sound near Paiawa Island, 200 miles southeast of Mallia, with danger to crew of about 50 under Capt. BE. A. Kimberely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
U. S
House
Senate
San Francisco
United States Huron
Malampya Sound
Paiawa
Mallia
Ward
12Th Naval District
Tiron
BE. A. Kimberely
Rapid progress reported on Bay Bridge construction in Niles
February report notes a dredger at the Dumbrton Alameda side and a work camp forming to support ongoing progress. Chief engineer Harrington says line-wide momentum could beat prior timelines. Local officials foresee Alameda county benefits, increased travel via Hayward, lower crossing costs, and a surge in traffic, business, and property values as the bridge nears completion in about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Dumbrton Bridge
Alameda
Bay Inns
Harrington
Alameda County
Bay
Hayward
Sacramento
San Joaquin
San Francisco
Oakland
Dumbarten Bridge
California
Bay Cine
O Fiarder Jr
Hayward Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Swanson’s Condition Remains Unchanged
Paris report says Gloria Swanson is in the same condition as yesterday after surgery. Physicians declare the operation a success and anticipate her early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gloria Swanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peidmont
Illinois
Legion Post
Frank Concha
Bay Bridge
Whitthorne & Swan
RFA
Gar
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!