08 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
London reports a cipher telegram from the Chinese minister noting that cannon fire ceased on July 16. Casualties total 60 killed and 110 wounded, with a garrison and 200 women present. The Chinese government had previously refused to transmit cipher telegrams.
Washington dates report Admiral Remey telegrams from Taku on August 6. Chaffee says Japanese took Pei Tsan yesterday. movement continues to Yang Tsun. Kern County appropriation approved for Native Sons event ads in San Francisco, $1000 to be paid on itemized bills, via a three-citizen committee to be appointed. Chairman awaits Baker Parlor input. The trip to Rands- has terrors.
Judge Coffey granted the final account of Susan G. Tevis administratrix of Lloyd Tevis estate valued at 7,537.53 dollars. The final distribution awards the widow 167,219 dollars in cash 7500 shares of Rancho Del Paso Land company and estates in Alameda Santa Clara Marin Contra Costa Sacramento San Joaquin Stanislaus Sutter and Mendocino counties.
Dr J Trullinger formerly resident here has invented a device to burn crude oil in ordinary stoves and ranges. He is said to be earning substantial money selling territory to agents. P D Jewett becomes proprietor of Crystal hot sea baths on Bay street between Powell and Stockton in San Francisco.
The Santa Fe line now reaches Kramer connecting with the Randsburg road allowing Bakersfield departures at 9 p m and arrivals at the mining camp by 4 a m. Previously travelers faced a long stage ride from Mojave or a lengthy wait at Kramer.
Franz Buckreus was today re-elected to the position of hospital steward to serve two years. The present salary of $112.50 per month is maintained.
Director Jastro calls a meeting of officers on Saturday to launch active preparations for this fall's agricultural fair. Expected funding includes gate money, entrance fees, privileges, and a $1500 state appropriation to ensure a creditable showing.
Washington reports a dispatched ultimatum to Li Hung Chang via consul Good, signaling the United States government insists on immediate Chinese action. The notice lists two lots and three houses at 22d Street and Union Avenue, Lot 10 Block A Hudnut Tract, associated with the U S Public Land Association and attorney F Rosseau at 1504 15th Street.
An itemized promotion lists waists, red shoes, and lawns cut to $1.25 to $2.00 ranges. It highlights in stock availability, previous rush depleting stock, and multiple manufacturers for Turants red shoes and child footwear.
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