Two Killed in California Feud Between Mountain Families
Bakersfield Cal April 36 A feud between the Walker and Barton families in Havilan erupts again with a pistol duel that kills Burton and a companion Bagsby. News Walker escapes after reloading. authorities hunt him in the mountains. The Burton line has a history of violent deaths and pardoned associates. Carl Smith returns from Elgin seeking work in the mills.
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Bakersfield
Cal
She Walkers
Bartons
Havilan
News Walker
Dave Barton
Thetrees
Burton
Bagsby
Walker
Burton Boys
Fletcher Burton
Ben Walker
Gibson Brothers
Jim Burton
Fletcher
O H Allison
Allison
Burton Brothers
Wage
Tonopah
Phil Walker
Nicoll
Garfield in San Francisco Arrival of Corporate Bureau Chief
James G Garfield chief of the bureau of corporations arrived in San Francisco on April 28 to discuss corporate activities with local officials and to inspect city business operations during a scheduled visit.
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San Francisco
James G Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Miner Found Burned Near Bellingham in Suspected Murder
Frits Pelenz aged eighty four was found this morning south of Bellingham burned to crisp. A revolver lay by his bed with every cartridge discharged. Pelens came from Montana and reportedly had mines in Colorado. Authorities suspect homicide.
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Bellingham Waah
Frits Pelenz
Bellingham
Pelens
Montana
Colorado
Testimony Ends in Bunkers Bribery Case
In Sacramento on April 26 the full evidence in the Bunkers bribery case is before the jury except for a few rebuttal witnesses concerning detective Hartling. Hartling testified for the prosecution and was among the strongest witnesses. Arguments in the cage will begin tomorrow.
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Sacramento
Bunkers
Hartling
Tax Collector Edward Smith Named Defaulter in San Francisco
Mayor Schmidt reported that tax collector Edward Smith failed to pay five thousand dollars. Smith fled the city last Thursday claiming a trip to Los Angeles and has since vanished. Police are asked to apprehend him.
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San Francisco
Schmidt
Edward Smith
Smith
Thoreday
Los Angeles
Alpes
Eye Specialist of Salt Lake City to Visit
The eye specialist announces he will visit Salt Lake City for eye examinations and glasses fitting. He will be available from 12 pm to 2 pm and 4 30 pm to 7 pm, with limited time this trip. Those seeking refractive error consultations should see him before Monday.
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Salt Lake’ City
Nouve
Pons
Gan
Salt Lake City
Populist Laws Shaping Oregon Politics
A prominent Republican yesterday asserted Oregon long a Republican stronghold has adopted nearly all Populist party principals except Free Silver. He cited the Initiative and Referendum the new primary law and local option as evidence of the shift.
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Oregon
Would Be Assassins Arrested on Servian Frontier Report
Reports state would be assassins from Boripps News Association were arrested on the Servian frontier. The men carried bombs and arms and held a group including Servian and Macedonian committee members at Balgrade for an assassination plot.
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Iota
Balgrade
May Day Observed in Lithuania Amid Protests
Socialist democratic leaders issued a manifesto urging workers and peasants to abstain from labor on May 1 as a protest against conditions. They hope it will be the last May Day under the despotic government. Holidays passed quietly with the garrison heavily reinforced.
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Warsaw
Lithuania
Dr OConner Offers Remaining Lots In Addition At Special Prices
Special prices start Monday to close out remaining lots in O Conner's addition. The balance will be seeded to alfalfa. Desirable close in residence property offered at lower prices than similar local listings. Extra inducements for multiple purchases. Call 2141 or visit corner of Park and Oskalo streets.
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O’connor
Cor
Park and Osk
Taxpayers Meeting Called on Assessment Method
Taxpayers of this city are notified by the Observer of a meeting at the Commercial Club one week from next Saturday to discuss the present proposed method of assessment.
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Ls Oldenburg
Commercial Club
D&w
Remembering stamps and photos at Taylor Studio this month
Public notice lists stamp and photo event at Taylor Studio with a rental inquiry. For rent, Mrs Stultz offers furnished rooms near 6th and Q street corner. Apply in person.
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Taylor
Stultz
6Th
Direct vote for U S Senators under new Oregon law
By the people the new primary election law allows Oregon citizens to vote directly for United States Senators. The legislature is expected to respect the public choice. The system has proven successful in several southern states for many years.
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Oregon
United States
Notice for Publication Timber Land Act 1978
In compliance with the Timber Land Act the notice lists claimants including John Pica and John W Seon of HI Cone Amy and others. Adverse claimants are asked to file claims on or before the stated July 1 deadline as required by law.
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Timber Land
Act of Congress of Fame
California
Oregon
Nevada
Ton Territory
Joan Pica
John W Seon
HI Cone Amy
Portland Fair Prompts Local Festivities
A Baker City Democrat note urges celebrating the coming natal day and suggests no bar to local activities at home while Portland hosts a fair. The message promotes community cheer and civic spirit during the festivities.
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Portland
Baker City
The Cure of Constipation
The article explains that constipation is cured by a natural approach using the body's blood supply, with no artificial additives, to restore normal digestion. It notes that proper circulation refreshes stomach and glands and claims osteopathy can seemingly work magic on severe cases.
Public notice of land claim and proof requirements
The Interior Department issues notice for publication regarding the claim of George A. Taftann and others to make final proof of residence and settlement. The recording officials, including Register W. Davis, announce dates and locations for testimonies and required documents.
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Hotlee
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