Rolph Seeks California Prosperity and Jobs as Governor Candidate
San Francisco Mayor James Rolph Jr., a governor hopeful, told Hayward crowds that California needs employment and business revival. He outlined plans including public works, lower taxes, and a San Francisco cold storage plant to ready peaches and apricots for foreign markets, stressing a proactive approach to end the slump.
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California
James Rolph Jr
San Francisco
Hayward
Caliornia
Kolze
Hubert 4
Rolph
Five Miners Die in Sierra Mine Fire Near Colfax
Five miners perished when a fire at Glenn Placer mine spread from the cookhouse into a 1500 foot shaft trapping them. State and federal aid were dispatched as bodies identified as James Campini E C Shepherd G B Henry Tom Capitan and Joseph Sherrer were recovered.
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Colfax
U.P
Tahoe National Forest
Glenn Placer
Sierra Mountains
James Campini
E. C. Shepherd
G. B. Henry
Tom Capitan
Joseph Sherrer
Valley Meeting Set for Aug 16
Castro Valley school will host a ball and political rally on August 16. Castro Valley Rolph-for-Governor club plans the event at a Tuesday night meeting with Albert E. Moir and John T. Edner leading arrangements. A permanent Rolph Republican club foundation will be explored and all county candidates will be invited to speak for five minutes. Edner sports a special Rolph button from Mayor Ralph’s office forces.
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Castro Valley
Albert E. Moir
John T. Edner
Alameda
James Rolph Jr
Rolph Republican Club
Valley Man In Death by Own Action Attempt
Arthur Pearl, 36, of Redwood Road, is recovering at Highland Hospital from a bullet wound in his chest, inflicted in an apparent suicide attempt late Monday afternoon. Officers and a physician were called to his home around 5 p.m. Pearl had threatened his life during recent despondent fits and used a small pistol in the act.
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Arthur Pearl
Redwood Road
Highland Hospital
Pearl
Collision on B Street at Castro injures Darland
John Silva drove across B street at Castro street and collided with Vernon Darland and Carl Hahn. Darland sustained shoulder cuts but no serious damage resulted.
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John Silva
B Street
Castro Street
Vernon Darland
Carl Hahn
Young Darland
Box Car Burglary Strikes Western Pacific Yard
Thieves raided a box car on the Western Pacific tracks Monday night and carried off two suits of clothing belonging to railroad painters. Chief of Police Louis J. Silva investigated the theft.
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Western Pacific
Louis J. Silva
Business Women Attend San Jose Session Monday
Mrs. Alice Greenwood president of the Business and Professional Woman's club and Laura Frank organized a San Jose dinner meeting at Hotel Sainte Claire with 11 Livermore prospective members. Reports on Seaside regional conference June 13 14 were shared and plans laid for a northern district Santa Rosa August 3. Anita Claussen elected temporary Livermore chairwoman, Livermore meeting set for Thursday. Harvard attendees included Estelle Compton Lucille Edwards Emma Friedrichs Minnie Seaver Daisy Wallace Lillian C. Martin.
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Alice Greenwood
Business and Professional Woman's Club
Laura Frank
Livermore
San Jose
Frank
Anita Claussen
Harvard
Estelle Compton
Lucille Edwards
Emma Friedrichs
Minnie Seaver
Daisy Wallace
Lillian C. Martin
Judge Harder Talks at Sunset
The Sunset Improvement club met Friday evening with E A Brusseau filling the chair in the president’s absence. Judge Jacob Warder Jr spoke about his bid for justice of the peace. Mrs S Hoxie won the ladies prize and Charles Pence the men’s prize after the business session.
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Sunset Improvement Club
H W. Pilkington
E. A. Brusseau
Jacob Warder Jr
S. Hoxie
Charles Pence
Becker Starts Trip to San Quentin in Appeal Cases
OAKLAND July 15 U P Burton F Becker former sheriff of Alameda county left for San Quentin prison today in custody of deputy Pat Enos Cromwell L Ormsby attorney remained in county jail awaiting appeal outcome from a similar conviction J LE Davis former Becker deputy also jailed awaiting appeal from an earlier bribery conviction
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Oakland
U.P
Burton F. Becker
Alameda County
San Quentin Prison
Pat Enos
Cromwell L. Ormsby
J. LE. Davis
Becker
Garden Club Plans Nursery Visit and Picnic
Hayward Garden club held a well attended meeting at the Farm bureau office. Plans were made for a visit to the California Nursery at Niles and a day picnic with a plant exchange among members. Mrs. Clara Dodge and Mrs. William Stebbins were named to arrange the event. Lester Perry, newly elected president, presided.
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California
Niles
Hayward Garden Club
Farm Bureau
Clara Dodge
William Stebbins
Orrange
Lester Perry
New Doctor Opens Office in Hayward
Dr. E. S. Milford, physician and surgeon, arrives from Idaho and opens an office at 975 B street above Kelly Brothers' clothing store. He and his family reside at 415 Main street as they establish in Hayward.
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E. S. Milford
Hayward
Idaho
B Street
Kelly Brothers
Main Street
Miss Mary Kelly Dies at San Francisco Home
Miss Mary Kelly died at her San Francisco home on Sunday. A native of New York she came to California as a girl and lived in the city for many years. She is survived by sisters Miss Catherine Kelly and J F Kelly once operated a local confectionery. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at Pratt mortuary at 9 o’clock with Mass at All Saints Catholic Church at 9:30. Burial will be Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
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Mary Kelly
San Francisco
J. F. Kelly
Catherine Kelly
All Saints’ Catholic Church
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Peter Swedenborg Paid Last Honors
A large group of grieving friends and relatives gathered at Soren sen Barouhers mortuary Monday afternoon to pay funeral tribute to the late Peter T. Swedenborg who died last Thursday at age 72. The Christian Science service was read by G A Newbegin lane with sacred numbers rendered by Mrs Crase and organ by Mrs Sancie Hoyt. Pallbearers were Dr Neils E Clemens Carl Sorensen Orville Blaine J T Carren J J Thorup and Jack Hindrix. Inurnment at the California columbarium followed. He is survived by his wife Mrs Bessie Swedenborg and children Miss Bessie Oscar Christian Swedenborg and Mrs Elia Thourup of Hayward Miss Carrie Swedenborg of Eureka Robert Swedenborg of Portland Edward Swedenborg of Midway Wyoming and Theodore Swedenborg of Anaheim.
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Sorensen Barouhers
Peter T. Swedenborg
Christian Science Service
G. A. Newbegin Lane
Crase
Sancie Hoyt
Neils E. Clemsens
Carl Sorensen
Orville Blaine
Carrie Swedenborg
Eureka
Robert Swedenborg
Portland
Edward Swedenborg
Midway
Wyoming
Theodore Swedenborg
Anaheim
Hayward harmonica champ forms stringed orchestra
Joe Silva, champion harmonica player of the Hayward district, has organized a stringed orchestra. The group debuted at a dance given by the Alameda Eagles on July 25. Members include Owen Loftus, Peter Chedrick and Frank Mandos.
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Joe Silva
Hayward
Alameda Eagles
Owen Loftus
Peter Chedrick
Frank Mandos
Native Daughters and Native Sons Install Officers in Hayward
Mrs. Daniel Walde will install the Hayward Native Daughters president and Harry Schilling the Native Sons president at Bank of Waywards hall. Marian White of Piedmont to assist. district deputy M. C. Tavis to assist with the ceremonies. A party and dance will follow.
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Daniel Walde
Hayward
The
Native Daughters
Harry Schilling
Native Sons of the Golden West
Bank of Waywards Hall
Marian White
Piedmont
M. C. Tavis
Native Sons
Jacob Harder Jr
Carrie Krotzer
Kathryn Walde
Beryl May
Henry L’ecuyer
Aldine Pennycott
Ruth Gansberger
Zelda Chisholm
Alice Smalley
Ruth Stromberg
Carol B. Kelly
Mazie Moura
Inside Sentinel
Florence Hills
Outside Sentinel
Anna Meineke
Erma Hauber
Marian Hudson
George H. Oakes
William Burgess
Henry Lecurer
George Hooson Jr
Henry Powell
F. B. Leonard
Leo Wessman
Fred Hoffer
Otis Webb
John Meineke
R. M. Manson
A. C. Billingsley
C. G. George
Dropped Cigarette Fine In Justice Court Session
A quiet justice court session saw William McDonald fined $25 for tossing a lighted cigarette from a moving car. State Patrolman George Barron witnessed the act and arrested him. McDonald said he dropped the cigarette accidentally while signaling a turn. Christopher Gomes was released on probation by Judge Jack Harder Sr. after serving a week in jail for failure to support his wife and child.
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Justice Court
William McDonald
George Barron
Christobal Gomes
Jack Harder Sr
Local notes and visits across several states
Mrs John Laughlin and daughter Anna return from a Salt Lake City vacation marked by a day long electric storm. Anna is a student nurse in San Francisco. Fred Greaves of Hayward Pigsty Wiggly heads to Victoria, Canada with his mother. they will be away three weeks. Thimble club bridge at Dania hall Wednesday. all invited. Sympathy offered to Mrs. Bert Stephens on the death of her sister Gertrude Fienzerap of Lincoln, Neb. Sophie Jensen recovering after Oakland hospital operation. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. WeKenna and children visiting H. F. Ebert in Groveway. Frank Vierra family visit in Los Angeles. Fred Sanderson of Mount Eden visiting San Anselmo relatives. Glarys Ruus and Helga Nielsen return from Los Angeles vacation. Dea F. Dickinson of Phoenix visiting Mrs. J O G Smithson in Santa Cruz.
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John Laughlin
Anna
Salt Lake City
Mary's Help Hospital
San Francisco
Fred Greaves
Hayward -Pigsty Wiggly
Victoria
B. C
Canada
Thimble Club
Palma Circle
Woodcraft
Dania Hall
Thiel
Bert Stephens
Gertrude Fienzerap
Lincoln
Neb
Hermann Sons Picnic Dance Next Sunday Planned
The Hermann Sons lodge plans a dance and picnic at Hermann Sons park in Dublin Canyon next Sunday. Heiser's orchestra will provide music and attendees are urged to come for a day of fun and entertainment.
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Hermann Sons Lodge
Hermann Sons
Dublin Canyon
Heiser
DeMolay Wrist and Whist Party Set by Washington Chapter
The Washington chapter of the DeMolay order will host a wrist and whist party Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall. All card players are invited to attend.
D. A. V. Installs Arthur H. Sones Chapter Officers
The Arthur H. Sones chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will hold a formal installation for newly elected officers in the justice court rooms on Wednesday evening at o clock. Commander Robert Pomeroy to be installed by Bay Area D A V officers led by John J. Hayes. Attendees include Fred Bates and George Katzenberg with delegations from Oakland and other bay region chapters.
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Arthur H. Sones
Justice Court Rooms
Robert Pomeroy
John J. Hayes
San Francisco
Hayes
Congress
Fred Bates
Oakland
Department
George Katzenberg
Bay Region
Clemens Warns Against Clams in San Mateo County
Dr. X. E. Clemens city health officer says the state board of health warns buyers of clams and mussels that a summer quarantine is in effect on all clams and mussels from the ocean shore of San Mateo County. Mussels are said to develop a poisonous toxin this season.
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X. E. Clemens
State Board of Health
San Mateo County
Half Moon Bay Hero Smuggles Explosive to Safety
In Half Moon Bay a store fire threatened a block of property as 600 pounds of dynamite lay inside. Truck driver Mariner Bellow made three trips into the burning building to move the explosive to safety, preventing further casualties. The blaze caused about 60,000 dollars in damage with no injuries reported.
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Half Moon Bay
U.P
Mariner Bellow
Children Fire Destroys Church and Homes in Middletown
A brush fire started by children playing with matches spread through Middletown today. The blaze destroyed a church and five homes as a north wind drove it across four miles, with 50 men and aid from Calistoga fighting it. By nightfall the fire was under control but still burning.
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Middletown
Calistoga
Judge Identifies Flint Slayer in Inquest
Superior Judge Frank Collier identified Frank D. Keaton as the killer in the Motley H. Flint inquest. Witness L. J. Selznick corroborated the identification, stating Keaton fired two further bullets after the first shot in the banker's murder amid notes of downturns from the Julian Petroleum crash.
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Flint
San Keaton
Los Angeles
U.P
Motley H. Flint
California
Frank Collier
Frank D. Keaton
Keaton
Collier
L. J. Selznick
Mooney Witness to Return for California Questioning
Governor C. C. Young ordered the speedy return of John MacDonald, a key figure in the Mooney Billings case, to California for further questioning. MacDonald, who identified the defendants at San Francisco trials but has since recanted, will be questioned again as the governor drops plans to delay the hearing until after the August primaries.
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Los Angeles
C. C. Young
California
John MacDonald
Warren Billings
Tom Mooney
MacDonald
San Francisco
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Stinson Beach
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Davis
Ormsby
Garden Club
S. F. Home
Peter Swedenborg
Mrs. Walde
Sophie Jensen
A. Kruse
Tennyson
T. F. WeKenna
Carlin, Nevada
H. F. Ebert
Groveway
Frank Vierra
Fred Sanderson
Mount Eden
San Anselmo
Glarys Ruus
Helga Nielsen
Joe
Dea F. Dickinson
Phoenix, Arizona
J. OG. Smithson
Santa Cruz
DE Molay
Clemens
Mooney
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