03 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1891
Page
1
Local lines report a heated dispute between the county commissioners and a water company over a $150 monthly advance. Authorities warn of a water shutoff by the 5th if terms aren’t met, sparking great public excitement and fear of clashes.
Mopresto Dec 3 The jury in the Blanchard perjury case in the Olsen murder trial disagreed and was dismissed. Verdict stood seven for acquittal and five for conviction, case to be reset next term. San Francisco Dec 3 Sullivan robbed on Mission Street after showing gold purse in a saloon. Los Angeles Dec 8 Baxter fires twice in a dispute with Ramsay, police fear Ramsay will die. Rio Bravo meeting called for Friday at 7:15 PM.
Market notes show wheat steady or irregular across New York Chicago and San Francisco with December and new year futures. Indiana mine strike triggers coal famine, forcing school closures as boards seek ways to heat classrooms.
Seattle dated report states Alfred Evans a miner at New Castle shot and killed his wife who was living with another man named Jackson and fired two shots at Jackson. Evans was arrested by authorities.
Fire destroyed the cigar factory of Ramsey & Schiller in Portland. Loss on building and contents totaled 8000 dollars with 1000 dollars of insurance. The item also includes brief notes on patent leather and patent calf, ailanthus trees in New York, and a historical note about wax figures used to cast spells.
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