Tragedy After Night Out Ends in Fatal Alley Shooting
Jim McKinney shot and killed his friend Tom Sayers in an alley behind the Harrison block after a night of liquor and quarrels. Sayers died from a bullet through the heart. McKinney was arrested, the coroner ordered an autopsy, and the remains were sent to the morgue.
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Jim McKinney
Tom Sayers
K and
Harrison Block
Sayers
McKenney
Crawford
McKinney
Tulare County
Cohen
Buckreus
Educators to Address Three Day Meeting Planned
An interesting program has been prepared with a list of noted educators set to speak. C. J. Walker president of the association Prof Heaton Presidents Wheeler and Jordan Prof Herr Wagner Prof Cuthberly State Superintendent Kirk and A J Waterhouse will address the gathering. The meeting will remain in session for three days.
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Ing
C. J. Walker
Association
Heaton
Wheeler
Congregational Bazaar Moves to Church Annex for Sale
Fearing weather the Congregational Ladies Aid Bazaar shifts to the church annex at 1719 17th Street. On Friday and Saturday December 14 and 20 shoppers will find a selection of useful and fancy Xmas presents plus holly homemade candies cakes and canned fruits. Light refreshments will be served on call.
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Congregational Ladies Aid
17Th Street
Protest Grows Against New Saloon at F and Fifteenth
Residents near the Santa Fe Depot oppose a petition to issue a saloon license at F and Fifteenth streets. A counter petition and statements to the Bakersfield trustees are planned to argue that the town does not need another liquor outlet.
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F and
Fifteenth Streets
Santa Fe
Bakersfield
Dissipation Kills Noted Showman Billy Edwards on Street
Billy Edwards, a familiar figure in vaudeville and piano entertainment, collapsed and died on Nineteenth Street this morning after recovering from illness and embarking on a lengthy spree. Authorities attribute the death to dissipation. Edwards was an old-time variety show actor and pianist.
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Edwards
Valley Teachers Meet in Fresno December Gathering
The San Joaquin Valley Teachers Association will meet in Fresno on Thursday December 20 at 9 o'clock, following the three day session of the local institute. Fresno hosts the Fresno meet.
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San Joaquin Valley Teachers’ Association
Fresno
Prunes Move by Porter Bros From Bakersfield to Los Angeles
Porter Bros cured a quantity of prunes this fall and shipped them to Los Angeles. The same fruit is now on sale in Bakersfield and observers question how much money was saved by paying the railroad to carry the prunes to Los Angeles and back.
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Porter Bros
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Whiskey Dispensing Law Fragment Mentioned in Line Text
A fragment refers to lines about where Whiskey is dispensed and mentions other territories. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or named entities beyond general reference to alcohol distribution rules.
Bear Flag Lease Recorded for 31 28-28 Quarter
The Bear Flag company’s twenty year lease on the southwest quarter 31 28-28 is on record. It requires a royalty of thirty seven and a half percent and mandates sinking six wells per year until a total of thirty six wells are reached.
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Bear Flag Company
The Haverley Minstrel Show Impresses Large Audience
The Haverley Minstrel company proved itself the top act on the road with a performance last night that greatly entertained a large audience.
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Haverley Minstrel Company
Bakersfield Delegate Attends League Session in San Francisco
City representative A. T. Lightner and city clerk are in San Francisco attending the League of Municipalities session as Bakersfield delegates. Acacia Ol company files articles of incorporation with 300000 capital stock, 200000 subscribed. directors listed as Paul V. Finch, Chas. Bickerdike, S. N. Reed, Ty. K. Harding and Wm. I. Todd.
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Francisco
League of Municipalities
Bakersfield
Acacia Ol Company
Paul V. Finch
Chas. Bickerdike
S. N. Reed
Ty. K. Harding
Wm. I. Todd
Holiday Gifts Trade Boosted by Wide Stock Display
Retailer touts largest holiday assortment with goods from dolls to robes and pajamas. Emphasizes prompt delivery, low prices, and deluxe silk and linen items. Window display features unique styles and a broad range of scarves, greeting buyers to inspect stock and compare prices.
New Holiday Slippers Displayed With Gift Appeal
Holiday slippers are shown in profusion with new styles aimed at gift giving. The article notes tempting prices and a wide selection for shoppers seeking practical yet festive footwear.
Holiday Handkerch'fts Gifts at Local Store Deal
Christmas shoppers will find the largest assortment of gift handkerchiefs at this store. Handsome lace and embroidered effects. Men's handkerchiefs in finest linens with widths of hemstitching from 4 to 14 inches. Fancy borders in linen and silk. Initials available in linen and silk.
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Jim
Tom
Congregational Bazaar
F and 15Th Streets
Santa Fe Depot
Board of Trustees
Billy Edwards
the Valley Teachers
The
Bear Flag Lease
Minstrels
City’s Representative
A.T. Lightner
San
Chester Ave
Dinkelspiel Bros
Dinkelspiel Brothers
HE Universal Provider
Oliday
New York
India
Urah
Holiday Handkerch
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