Two Bodies Sought After Fatal Mine Explosion
Helneted rescuers search the Mitchell tunnel near Livermore for two bodies believed trapped after a deadly gas explosion that killed 12 men. Rescue teams recovered 14 bodies, with six identified, as probes by the U S Bureau of Mines the state accident commission and San Francisco engineers examine safety failures and possible causes including methane gas a short circuit and coal dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetch Hetchy
Livermore
Mitchell
U. S. Bureau of Mines
State Accident Commission
San Francisco
Calaveras Tunnel
New Petition for Pardon of Mooney and Billings Filed
A renewed bid for freedom is filed with the California supreme court seeking a rehearing of Warren E. Billings pardon and of Thomas J. Mooney after life sentences for involvement in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing. Edward McKenzie filed the petition for Billings while John MacDonald travels to testify that his earlier testimony was false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
Warren E. Billings
Thomas J. Mooney
Billings
California Supreme Court
C. C. Young
Edward McKenzie
John MacDonald
Mooney
Baltimore
Young
MacDonald
Al Singer Wins Lightweight Title with First Round KO
Al Singer of the Bronx captured the world lightweight title by knockout in the first round against Sammy Mandell at Yankee Stadium. The bout, 15 rounds, marked an unprecedented quick title change, with Mandell unable to defend the crown after contending at 135 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Singer
Mandell
New York
U.P
Bronx
Sammy Mandell
Yankee Stadium
Jack MedAuliffe
Benny Leonard
Mendels
Oakland Woman Falls From Sixth Floor Hotel
Mrs Fern Harrington aged 28 of Oakland died after swinging from a fire escape railing on the sixth floor of a downtown hotel and falling to the street. She had left a note asking that her husband Roy L Harrington, an Oakland service station operator, be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
U.P
Fern Harrington
Oakland
Roy L. Harrington
Most Cars Stolen Here Recovered
Hayward police report 24 cars stolen in the city and vicinity this year, all but four returned to owners. The 24th vehicle, a Chevrolet touring car with license 6 G 69 23, was taken Thursday night from B street near the Hayward Poultry Producers’ association plant and belongs to Charles Mitchell of San Lorenzo.
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Hayward
Louis J. Silva
B Street
Hayward Poultrs Producers’ Association
Charles Mitchell
San Lorenzo
Bakers' Branch Picnic At Brookshire Club In August
Several hundred bakers and bakery engineers from northern California will gather at Brookshire country club on August 2 for an annual picnic and frolic. Ed Friedrichs Jr of Hayward heads arrangements, promising hospitality and a day of golf, sports, dancing, and refreshments with invitations extended to all in the baking industry and their families.
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Northern California
Brookshire Country Club
Ed Friedrichs Jr
Hayward
American Society of Bakery Engineers
Friedrichs
California
Cottage Bakery
Pacific Coast
Warrants Issued For Failure to Appear in Traffic Court
Warrants of arrest are being sent out by court clerk Graham Fletcher under Judge Jacob Harder Jr. on orders of the state traffic patrol for traffic law violations. Fifteen warrants have been issued through Thursday with more to follow. truck driver Felix faced two citations and claimed he turned the citation over to his employer for acceptance, a claim the court accepted.
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Justice Court
Graham Fletcher
Jacob Harder Jr
Warnes Felix
Eagles Parade Lights Up Eden Aerie Meeting Night
A lively Thursday in Eden featured a street parade by the Fruittale aerie and Hayward drum corps before the Eden aerie meeting. Supervisor Charles W. Herer and A. W. Bruner of San Leandro spoke as Bruner campaigned for justice of the peace. Three candidates were initiated and the evening ended with refreshments.
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Old Town
Order of Eagles
Eden Aerie
Dal Dream
Fruittale Aerie
Hayward
Charles W. Herer
A. W. Bruner
San Leandro
Justice of the Peace
Sunday NBC Broadcast Promotes Fleisher Program
Belton Fleisher of Fleisher's shoe store promotes a Sunday afternoon radio program over NBC. The lineup includes There Is a Tavern in the Town Long Long Ago How Can I Leave Thee Sweet Genevieve and Safely Through Another Week. Listeners are invited to tune in on KGO for the worthwhile broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Fleisher
Fleisher
NBC
Genevieve
KGO
Children’s Pet Parade back in Hayward plans staged
Chamber of Commerce and Hayward school district sponsor a September pet and hobby parade since Alameda County fair was cancelled. Officials plan a forenoon parade, Memorial Park picnic, and afternoon entertainment with students in costumes and animals or crafts.
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Alameda County
Chamber of Commerce
Hayward
Ftammar Schen
Memorial Park
B and
Castro Streets
Boys Raid Castro Street Brewery. 6 Teens Arrested
Six boys aged 14 to 17 from Fast Oshland reportedly traveled to Hardware Thursday night and burglarized a Castro Street brewery at Jackson. They allegedly took three cases of soft drinks. A similar break‑in occurred Wednesday night at Nant. They were arrested by Chief Louis J. Silva and are to appear before Judge Jacob Harder Jr. in justice court on Monday.
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Fast Oshland
Castro
Jackson Streets
Nant
Louis J. Silva
Jacob Harder Jr
Justice Court
Mondar
Vandals Strike Castro Street Sign For Sheriff Candidate Williams
Vandalism destroyed two large Castro Street signs advertising Harry Williams for sheriff. Friends of other candidates condemn the act as irresponsible and vow not to deter the community from fair campaigning. Joe Soares and supporters express regret, stressing the community should allow each candidate his proper courtesy.
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Big
Castro Street
Harry Williams
Bors
Joe Soares
Soares
Mountain Lion Shot Near Yosemite by Jay Bruce
A big male mountain lion killed 15 and was shot near Yosemite park by Jay Bruce just before he headed home to San Lorenzo. Bruce, on a three weeks’ hunt for the cat, plans to pursue the mother and two kittens believed to accompany it. He also left a cub carcass for the park collection after bagging the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheen
Yosemite Park
Jay Bruce
San Lorenzo
Mr. Bruce
Masonic Home Near Decoto Finishes New Central Unit
The new 300 900 dollar central unit of the Masonic home near Decoto will be completed in a few weeks with interior details and inspections pending. The five story building includes administration on the first floor and 90 rooms for women inmates on the upper floors, plus social halls, tiled fountains, and observation rooms to enjoy bay views.
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Decoto
California Masonic Stand Lodge
Niles
Supintendent
Mirro
San Francisco Bay
East Bay
San Francisco
Purple Coast Range
Bay
Masonic Home
FB. Hartman
Quarantine Extended Along California Coast
The state quarantine on seashore dams and mussels near Monterey has been extended to the California coast from Montrey to Del Norte county excluding San Francisco. Dr Nels Clemens, city health officer, warns the public not to gather clams or visit the seashore to avoid poisonous complications this season.
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Monterey
California
Montrey
del Norte County
San Francisco Bar
Nels Clemens
Veterans Chief Addresses Hayward Club Veterans
Frank B Graves outlines rising unity among California veterans groups as a force ahead of the next legislative year. He cites a $20 600 090 state bond issue for veterans homes and farms to be voted in November and notes loans repaid from the fund. Captain Clyde Voorhees announces a July 26 farewell dance at the armory to benefit the company mess fund for summer camp.
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California
Hayward
Sacramento
Frank B Leonard
Don Leidiz
Art Philips
William H Heff
Clarence Johnsoni
Clyde Voorhees
National Guard
Armory
Augusi
Rolph Grateful For Reception In Hayward
Mayor James Rolph Jr of San Francisco thanked Hayward supporters for their help at a meeting held at the Hayward theatre. He praised the theater decor and the escort provided by Chief Louis E Silva. A Los Angeles letter notes betting on Rolph to beat Baron Fitts, with Fullerton showing strong enthusiasm.
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James Rolph Jr
San Francisco
John T Edner
Alameda County
Hayvard
Hayward Theatre
Rolph
Jre
Louise Silva
Harward
Har Bridge
Los Angeles
Robert A. Kolze
Hayward Ralph Club
Ralph
Baron Fitts
Fullerton
Honor Song Inspiration Unmarked Grave Marker Erected
Chauncey Black a Lancaster wood carver and George Kalb Rushville historian helped place a grave marker for the slave Joe Selby whose death inspired Benjamin Hanby’s Darling Nellie Grey. The project comes after years of silence. Howard Burr recovers from a knee sprain and expects weeks of rest.
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Lancaster
Joe Selby
Rushville
Benjamin Hanby
Nellie Grey
Chauncey Black
George Kalb
Hanley
Governor Young Rally Planned for Hayward
A campaign rally for Governor C. C. Young is planned for Hayward next week with Will Wood, state banking commissioner, as speaker. Cecil E. Godkin, president of the Hayward Young-for-Governor Club, announced the event and said campaign headquarters would open soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Young
Hayward
Will Wood
Cecil E. Godkin
Young-for-Governor Club
James Rolph Jr
San Francisco
Godkin
Hayward Garden Club Basket Picnic Planned At Niles
The Hayward Garden club schedules a basket picnic next Tuesday at a California nursery near Niles. Members and friends assemble at 10:30 AM at the Farm Bureau office on B Street to inspect gardens and learn about shrubs flowers and trees. Mrs William Stebbins and Mrs Clara Dodge organize arrangements.
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Hayward Garden Club
California Nursery
Niles
Farm Bureau
B Street
Hayward
William Stebbins
Clara Dodge
Legion Post Plans Navy Night Entertainment
Hayward American Legion Post votes to hold a Navy Night in coming months with C E Godkin and Commander Leonard Lustig leading the arrangements. The post shifts district from Sth Legion area to the 14th district covering Berkeley to San Leandro and discusses a Hope Chest party in July with an auction of the men’s chest and auxiliary participation.
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Hayward
American Legion
C. E. Godkin
Leonard Lustig
Navy
Marine Corps
Alameda
Contra Costa
East Bay
Berkeley
San Leandro
Nissenbaums to Visit Stele Show in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs S Nissenbaum with their daughter Miss Lucille and son Morvis plan to travel by steamer Yate to Los Angeles for the annual fall fashion show at Civic Shrine auditorium. They will tour Hollywood studios and return with new fall styles for Hayward Economy shops. A July clearance sale at 982 B Street offers bargains on women's clothing including coats dresses and millinery.
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S. Nussenbaum
Lucille
Morvis
Los Angeles
Civic Shrine Auditorum
Hollywood Movie Studios
Hayward
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Munnel
Pinas
Bakers’ Branch
C. of C
Willams
Lion
Decoto Masonic Ne
Rohin
Lam
Veterans
U. S. W. V. Head
Howard Burr
Governor Young
Will C. Wood
Executive
Garden Club
Legion Post
Navy Night
Nissenbaums
Stele
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