The Last Hold Broken The Story of Alden Anderson
The article details the political battle to remove Alden Anderson from the California superintendent of banks post, a clash between progressive forces and the old regime tied to Southern Pacific influence. It tracks Anderson’s career, the 1910 campaign, and the December 1 1910 appointment as pivotal to the power struggle, ending with his removal as the last hold persists in the legislature.
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The
Star
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Stanford
Munting
Crocker
Hopkins
Johnson
Alden Anderson
Southern Pacific Co
Southern Pacific
Anderson
Ginett
Polly
Senate
Vivien Meets the King in London Society Presentation
London society approved Lady Decies formerly Miss Vivien Gould of New York after a formal presentation to royalty. She walked with confidence in a white gown embroidered with lilies of the valley, an overdress of gauze, and diamond tiara, rope and pearl necklace.
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United
London
London Society
Lady Decies
Vivien Gould
New York
Whitetay Decies
Lane Regrade Controversy Lingers in City Council
Council proceedings reveal friction over repealing the Lane sat ade bill and its effect on pre enactment improvements. Mayor's signature may stand briefly, but at least three members oppose repeal and can nullify the act. In Charleston, Frances Squire Potter urged mothers to consider broader duties beyond childrearing. Special rail rates aim to boost attendance at the 49th National Educational Association convention in San Francisco July 14.
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Ill
Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Squire Potter
Congress
National Educational Association
San Francisco
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