Hayward Truck Owners Told to Muffler Up or Face Arrest
Hayward traffic officer F. E. Macabee warned local truck owners and other drivers to properly muffled exhausts in business and residential districts. He labeled several Hayward firms as noisy offenders and said arrests would follow if mufflers are not used, following California law. A separate item notes Otis E. Price's death after colliding with a freight train at Alameda and Fourteenth streets in Los Angeles.
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Hayward
California
F. E. Macabee
Macabee
Los Angeles
Alameda
Fourteenth Streets
Otis E. Price
House moved to make way for new brick building
A frame house long on Main street between A and B street is moved to Castro Lower end to serve as a dwelling. Former owner Mrs. L F Prowse Hayward sold it to Mr J Peters who started the journey from the business district. The Roberts Implement Co plans a modern brick building on the Main Street site across from the house location.
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Main Street
B Street
Castro
L. F. Prowse
Hayward
J. Peters
Roberts Implement Company
Pirates World Series Game Postponed By Heavy Rain
Heavy rain fell for nearly an hour in Pittsburgh forcing the postponement of the seventh and deciding game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators. Commissioner Landis delayed for about 30 minutes while fans waited in exposed sections. Angry spectators voiced protests as talks continued on whether the game could be played. The series will resume when weather permits.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Landis
Stimulants Used to Save Senator Ralston in Ill Health
United Press report from Indianapolis describes powerful stimulants given to Senator Samuel M. Ralston to revive him from a coma of twelve hours. Relatives have been summoned to his home as doctors fight heart and kidney troubles.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel M. Ralston
Ralston
County Deputy Delivers Aid Figures to Hayward Lions Club
County Deputy James Holland spoke to the Hayward Lions at the Pergola about Alameda County relief costs totaling 230 660 for outside relief plus 320 000 in widows pensions 18 000 for children of incapacitated parents 55 000 for the feeble minded 11 000 for the needy blind 26 600 for Health Centers 378 000 for corrections and 39 000 for relief distribution and investigations. He urged employers to require support for families in death or incapacity. The club also discussed a Pittsburg Lions meeting November 2 and welcomed Henry Sorensen as a new member while entertainment featured Ernest Russell and Fred Hamontree’s fried chicken.
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James Holland
Oakland
Hans Henningson
Bank of Haywards
Lions
Pergola
Alameda County
Holland
Pittsburg
van Burke
Lion's Club
Hayward Lions
Nain
Burke
Henry Sorensen
Ernest Russell
Reader
Prima Fanna
Pergola Orchestra
Fred Hamontree
Bishops Ballot Marks First Election of Presiding Bishop
United Press reports the Episcopal Church house of bishops in New Orleans began behind closed doors to elect a new presiding bishop. For the first time the presiding bishop will be elected rather than chosen by seniority, with expanded duties and authority expected for the post.
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United Press
New Orleans
House of Bishops
The
Episcopal Church
False report claims breakdown of freight track in Hayward
A rumor in Hayward claimed an Oakland San Jose Motor Co. freight track broke under Haas candy for Hayward Drug Co. anniversary. The claim was false, yet 660 boxes of Haas candy arrived for the celebration with one free box offered per 50 cent purchase on Friday and Saturday.
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Hayward
Oakland San Jose Motor Co
Hayward Drug Co
Palm Tree Beauty Sparks Hayward Home Pride
A Hayward resident at 1140 Street showcases a striking palm tree about five to thirty feet tall with four spindles at the base and entwined nasturtiums. The tree, enhanced by a mossy cover and flowering vines, draws admiration and illustrates how small, thoughtful efforts improve a neighborhood’s appearance.
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Hayward
Street
Rampaging Rabit Loose After Escape From Menagerie
Hayward residents urged to lock doors as a fierce female rabbit escaped from the Coffman menagerie. The creature struck Coffman, injuring his hand, and may soon breed. Coffman, now at 300 A street, seeks its capture and asks for news of the Australian Red loness.
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Hayward
C. W. Coffman
Colman
C Street
Cats Inherit From Aged Recluse, Court Rules Against
Judge E C Robinson of Alameda County Superior Court rules that Edith Strong’s estate will not pass to cats despite her tenancy of many felines. Public Administrator Alben Hill handles the estate after finding no valid will. the case centers on intestacy and ownership of the decedent’s property.
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Aent
E. C. Robinson
Superior Court
Alameda County
Edith Strong
West Oakland
Alben BE. Hill
Hill
Life Savings Lost to Bad Stocks in Local Suit
Testimony before the State Corporation Commission exposed life savings of investors wiped out by a bucket shop linked to San Francisco brokers. A high pressure, Silver-tongued salesman promoted imagined fortunes, while former company employees detailed the head’s career and license revocation pressure in California. Edith Strong’s odd will and cat care funds were part of a broader estate tale as the Public Administrator handled creditor claims and a court ruled a cat could not inherit.
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State Corporation Commission
San Francisco
Calfornia
Gout Said To Kill Adam In Ancient Genealogies
London report notes a 11th century genealogy volume unearthed in Herald's College claims Adam died of gout and was buried at Hebron. The book does not clarify if the gout preceded or followed the Garden of Eden expulsion.
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United Press
London
Adam
Herald’s College
Eve
Hebron
Garden of Eden
Mason Johnson Celebrates 46 Years in Hayward
C. C. Johnson, long time Hayward lumberman, marks an anniversary as a Mason. He recalls being made a Mason 46 years ago and is noted as Alameda County’s longest serving lodge member. Retirement from Pioneer Lumber came years past. he enjoys reunions with old friends at lodge gatherings.
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C. C. Johnson
Hayward
Johnson
Alameda
Pioneer
San Francisco Police Official Shot by Teenage Suspect
Detective August Thompkins was shot and likely fatally wounded by a 15 year old boy, James Hibbs, whom Thompkins had arrested for automobile theft. The youth drew a pistol after being asked to surrender, fired, then fled as Thompkins pursued and fired five times. Thompkins reached a fire station before collapsing.
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San Francisco
August Thompkins Wen
James Hibbs
Thompkins
Oakland Prepares for East Bay National Bank
Washington reports two new national banks for Oakland with $1,000,000 capital. The East Bay National Bank would be formed, with Harrison S Robinson signing the charter application to the comptroller of the currency. No further details on timing were released.
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Oakland
Washington, D. C
East Bay National Bank
Harrison S Robinson
Robinson
Bakers Behind Bars Over Price Fix in Calahorera
Calahorera Spain with a population around eleven thousand ten bakers are jailed for refusing to sell bread at a price set by the municipality.
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Calahoreraa
Spain
Tribute to Mitchell Praised by Admiral Sims
Admiral William A. Sims, retired commander of the U S Fleet in Europe, says the navy lacks an air policy and organization and opposes both unified air service and separate air corps. He pays tribute to Billy Mitchell for forcing a showdown and notes public weariness with congressional investigations.
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United Press
Washington
Wm. 5
Sims
U. S
Navy
Air Service
Air Corps
Col
Wm. Mitchell
Congressional
Naval Investigation
Taylor Murder Case Reopened in Los Angeles
The investigation into William Desmond Taylor’s death, Hollywood’s famed mystery, has been reopened. Prosecutors acknowledge new evidence and the probe is being pushed under District Attorney Aga Keyes who departed for San Francisco.
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Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
Hollywood
Aga Keyes
San Francisco
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