21 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Modesto News
Location
Modesto, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
A lengthy political discourse critiques Roosevelt and the Follette ideals, urging voters to demand concrete action from congressional representatives. The speaker emphasizes moral standards, prudent governance, and accountability, warning against mere rhetoric without performance.
A dynamite blast at a Visalia farm injured A S Thompson his wife and three children plus two others. Horses on the property were killed and the barn and garage were demolished. Thompson, returning home in a car with his family, saw fire and attempted to intervene when multiple explosions followed. The battery of blasts destroyed the barn and nearby structures as the family escaped.
A blast at the Thompson ranch injured several, with a wife and child among the victims. Firefighters found windows shattered and large wood debris at the scene. The cause is under investigation as authorities rush three physicians and report a severely injured man.
An odd health ad touts a remedy claimed to reverse gray hair and age signs. It markets pills and a vinegar garden tonic, promising results with frequent applications and claiming safety and natural origins. The text urges readers to consult a pharmacist for the treatment and asserts it will restore youthfulness.
Fresno chamber of commerce sent two telegrams to Washington urging Dr. Bigelow’s appointment as farm food expert to replace Dr. Wiley. Aimed at influencing Congress, the notes object to House bill No 17,593 and claim its passage would devastate winegrowers and threaten constitutional rights.
Williau Rowyke a member of the Moneers of California died Sunday at his residence in Kings County He was born inRalway county TWeland in 1820 and came to New York in 1848 He joined a company crossing the land via overland routes and later settled in Stanislaus county where he lived ten years before moving to a ranch He never married and is survived by relatives in Fresno county
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Yale University and water related terms. The readable parts reference Voss, Ime Eskew, and a large sum or measurement tied to water, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the fragments.
Sacramento March 20 telegram from Mary at Sta Jordi reports Wilson receives delegates pledged to support his presidency at the national Democratic convention. The list includes delegates from multiple districts and named individuals, indicating organized support for Wilson in the 1912 era.
Stockton March 21 A district meeting of Rebelahs drew over 400 attendees with 16 California lodges and a New York lodge representation. Delegates to the George Assembly in San Francisco were chosen, six candidates were initiated, and a banquet followed with a Bible presentation by Grad Master George J. Hiden.
Whittier council members say women will fill election board duties after problematic appointment process. The dispute centers on eligibility and the board’s composition as authorities confirm women will serve, with officials stating staffing changes align with state orders.
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