Earthquake in California and political notes from 1894
California rocked by a severe earthquake last week. Paesipont Carnor’s assassin convicted and condemned to death by guillotine. Activg Governor Bruce appoints Dr. A J Chandler delegate to the Denver Irrigation Congress. Governor Huenes and Prof Netherton deny opposing Arizona’s admission. Southern California shipped 1500 carloads of potatoes east this season.
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Paesipont Carnor
Activg
Bruce
A. J. Chandler
Denver Irrigation Congress
Huenes
Netherton
Arizona
Caifornia
Theft scheme uncovered at Perris Indian school
The case of Rev. B. Savage, former superintendent at Perris California, reveals ongoing thefts from his books from the start of his tenure until his flight to Mexico. Officials say routine inspections failed to expose the fraud at the institution.
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B. Savage
Perris
Cal
Mexico
Proper thinning boosts fruit quality and tree health
An experienced horticulturist explains thinning fruit increases yield quality and future crop potential. Overloading trees weakens buds and wastes soil minerals, causing irregular bearing and premature exhaustion. peaches plums and other stone fruit bear most risk, though all fruit may be affected.
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Taft
Apricot prospects and a public notice mix
The article extols apricots grown in Southern California with high profits cited from Ventura County and Pomona while noting potential statewide growth. It mentions a senate hearing on the Peffer bill for irrigation and public works funding. A sheriff nomination for J L Ward in Phoenix is announced, amid a lengthy social picnic at a ranch with many attendees and music.
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California
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Ventura County
Ventura
North Ontario
Pomona
Azusa
Europe
Mediterranean
East
Jeffreys
Industrial Army
State of
Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Treasury
J. L. Ward
Ward
Territory
Phoenix
Cochise County
Picnic at La Fiesta Grande Ends in Tragedy on Salt River
About fifty people mostly from Mesa died during a Thursday picnic and banquet in a quiet vale beside the Salt River. Dr Peters hosted the gathering in a scenic mountain setting where guests sought refreshing air and hospitality.
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Dr. Peters
Mesa
Local travelers report varied weather on East Coast trip
D. A. Spragg and Baxter McCreary returned home from a journey through the east and California. They describe hot cool and pleasant weather and an enjoyable overall trip. They note Arizonans have no cause to complain about hard times. Geo. Anderson has been seriously sick but is somewhat improved.
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D. A. Spragg
Baxter McCreary
East
California
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