Funding Bill Moves Up for Early Action
Washington December 15 The State Committee on Pacific Railways agreed to press Union Pacific and Central Pacific bills at the earliest opportunity. Senator Morgan dissented saying more testimony should be taken but was overruled. The panel aims to secure action after recess when Senator White of California arrives.
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Washington
State Committee On Pacific Railways
Union
Thal Pacific
Congress
Morgan
Sioux City
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
White
California
Murderer Gunman Suicide Attempt Reported in San Francisco
Martin Anderson, a Norwegian carpenter, made a desperate suicide attempt in San Francisco firing four bullets into his head and slashing his throat with a razor before being taken to Receiving Hospital. Four bullets were found in his skull and he is not expected to survive surgical procedures. Also reported is a plea for pardon for Charles A. and William Gibson, life prisoners for the 1892 murder of Fletcher Burton in Kern County, with affidavits suggesting reasonable doubt and possible connections to a man named Jack Sprat. The Bakersfield teachers’ institute opened with about 40 teachers visiting local schools, with delegations from Delano and Tehachapi joining for the mission.
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San Francisco
Martin Anderson
McCabe
Charles A
William Gibson
Fletcher Burton
Kern County
Gibson Boys
Burton
Gibsons
Jack Sprat
Sprat
Gibson
Burton Cabin
Bee
Teachers’ Institute
Harrell
Delano
Tehachapi
Board of Education
Bakersfield
Orchids and crops highlight San Bernardino area farming
A Santa Ana man grows 200 orchids mostly from Mexico. Walnut crop in JSrange county 1896 yields about $175,000. San Marcos Valley sees about 100 acres daily sown to grain. Reche canyon near Redlands hosts coal indicators on Reche ranch. Electric plant in Fresno spurs new industries and aims to power Visalia Tulare by May. Merriam vineyard grapes fatten hogs with six carloads shipped and 100 barrels of brandy plus 45,000 gallons of wine produced.
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Santa Ana
Mexico
Jsrange
San Marcos Valley
Reche Canyon
Redlands
Boston
California
Fresno
Visalia
Tulare
Merriam
San Marcos
Setting Company Offers Honest Tea Guarantee
A grocer advertises Schilling's Best Japan tea as a bargain, promising a full money back refund without question if customers are not satisfied. The bold claim highlights the retailer's confidence and customer service in a concise sale pitch.
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Japan
Schilling
Pierian Society Enjoys Music and Gopher Hunt at Masonic Hall
The Pierian Society met at the Masonic hall last evening with a lively musical programme and an exciting gopher hunt. Delectable nuts were hidden throughout the hall and the top finder won a petit pocket pig stuffed with sweets. The next meeting, a literary one, is set for January 8.
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Pierian Society
Masonic Hall
Christmas events at Second Baptist Church planned
The Second Baptist church will host a Christmas supper on December 24 evening. A Christmas tree and entertainment for Sunday school children will be included and a good time is assured for all. Santa Clara seeks shoe factory cooperation with its tannery. Hot dry winds ruined this year's olive crop at F F Adams Red Mountain ranch near Fallbrook, causing fruit drop. Last winter's crop on forty acres yielded 75 cents a gallon. Adams says olives are the most profitable fruit for a ranch.
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Second Baptist Church
Santa Clara
F. F. Adams
Red Mountain Ranch
Fallbrook
Adams
British Ball Tickets Available At Local Drug Stores
Tickets for the British ball on December 31st are sold at Hughes' and Baer's drug stores upon presentation of the invitation card. The ticket includes supper and costs one dollar. Guests should obtain them on or before December 28th.
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Hughes’ and Baer
Store to Close Sundays Under Graves Baker Plan
Notice announces Sundays closures beginning Sunday November 1 at Graves & Baker. Cope's Tonic Bitters advertised to cure malaria chills fever and all stomach troubles.
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Graves & Baker
Cope
Lawyer challenges silver certificate for land fees
Attorney McNamara received a letter from the State Surveyor General and sent $25 in money for land fees. The money was returned with the claim that the $20 silver certificate is not legal tender. The certificate states it is receivable for customs taxes and all public dues, and land entry fees are public dues. The dispute questions the authority to refuse such payment.
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McNamara
State Surveyor General
Surveyor General
Wright
Salvation Army to host free Bakersfield Christmas dinner
The Salvation Army aims to fed 200 to 250 local poor and visitors with a free Christmas dinner in Bakersfield. The group offers meals without charge and appeals for any contributions to fund the event, following successful efforts in San Francisco and Sacramento last year.
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Salvation Army
Bakersfield
Army
San Francisco
Sacramento
Christmas Eve Entertainment at Methodist Church
The Methodist church plans a Christmas program with a tree and a boys drill directed by Hazel Blodget. The event features an entertaining program and festive activities for all, set for Christmas Eve at the church. A later note discusses consumption and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic remedy improving digestion and cleansing the blood.
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Methodist Church
Hazel Blodget
Dr. Pierce
Scientific Optician to visit San Francisco hotel for free eye consultation
Professor Belmont, noted optician of San Francisco, will be at the Southern hotel for a few days offering free consultation on eye defects. He will apply the latest scientific methods to correct all defects. The notice also promotes Brown's Bronchial Traches as a simple remedy for immediate relief.
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Scientific Optician
Belmont
San Francisco
Southern
California Optical Company
Dinkelspiel Bros A Day Of Surprises
A merchandising store promises surprises for shoppers with style and low prices in every department. Santa Claus visits daily from 2 to 5 p m, inviting families to bring all the children.
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Santa Claus
Sale on Mohair and Cheviot Suitings and Woolens
Prices cut on double width Mohair suitings from 25c to 15c, double width Cheviot to 20c, all wool serges and Cheviots from 35c to 25c, fifty four inch all wool Ladies cloth to 35c. Jackets and Capes heavily reduced by 25 to 33 percent with plain marked prices.
Elegant Holiday Gifts In Men’s Wear And Accessories
In our clothing department discover Silk Mufflers Silk Hemstitched Reefers Neck Scarfs Embroidered Suspenders Silk Suspenders Initial Handkerchiefs in silk and linen plus a fine line of Neckwear. Gent's Kid Gloves Hosiery Underwear Night Robes and a Holiday Special Satin Lined Black Clay Dress Suits in three-button Cutaway at a bargain price.
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Express
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U.S. Gov’t
Royal
Dinkelspiel Bros
Dress Goods Department
Cloak Department
Vienna
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