16 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
1
In San Diego on December 16 1891 the case of Katherine Tingley versus The Times Mirror Company opens in Superior Court Department 1. Jury selection drags with venue set for seventy jurors. no progress by noon and a verdict unlikely today.
Sacramento Dec 16 The report of State Controller Colgan to Governor Gage shows that the total cash in the State treasury June 30 1902 end of the fifty third fiscal year was 5 193 585 23 an increase over the preceding year of 100 345 70 In his estimate of expenditures for the ensuing fiscal years Controller Colgan places the expenses of the
Washington report says the President intends to appoint Dr W D Krum the colored applicant as collector at Charleston South Carolina Investigations into charges against Dr Krum have been completed and found unwarranted
Los Angeles December 16 Details from the Erkenbrecher syndicate describe a newly acquired 4000 acre land tract about twelve miles west of Santa Monica and north of the Malibu ranch. Reports note live oil seeps and gas indications, with experts predicting light gravity oil suitable for refining if found. A drilling rig is expected on the site within ten days and operations will begin promptly. The district offers easy access to California markets.
Rome reports Italy will coordinate with Britain and Germany in blockading Venezuela and may join broader measures. Damages claim huge for Italian residents, led by Poggioli firm of Elba, with losses across mines marble and other industries. Vessel movements include Elba cruiser expected January 4 and Carlo Alberto not yet sent to Venezuela.
In La Pere Michigan John Best aged 28 attacked Jasper Clegg 60 in his sleep cutting his head nearly off with a razor then wounded his mother and sister before shooting himself dead The attack occurred shortly after 1 am and followed Best being discharged from the insane asylum six months earlier.
A man raged through his home harming his mother and sister with a damaged razor. Mrs Best barely escaped after a life threatening wound to her chin. The assailant shot at the sheriff, then turned the revolver on himself and died.
Frank Parke, charged with child stealing, faced Judge Cabaniss in Police Court. He admitted guilt but sought a brief continuance, claiming intoxication for ten days and that his actions toward 14 year old Tessie Norton were not criminal. The case was continued to tomorrow.
Washington dispatch reports final funeral plans for Mrs A B Grant with religious services in New York and a burial beside her husband at Riverside Park. Col Fred Grant and other family will arrive to participate while army officers in New York area are ordered to attend the tomb service in full dress.
Ah Woy, a convicted Chinese murderer, was sentenced to life imprisonment at San Quentin by Judge Ma hon this morning. No motion for a new trial was filed and the case is considered settled for appeal. He will be transported to San Quentin in a few days.
City schools will close at 3 o'clock Friday to allow children to attend a matinee at Armory Hall at 3 30. Professor Nelson arranged the early dismissal. Mr Perry could not extend his stay as he returns to Boston after his appearance.
The following merchants will close their places of business Christmas and New Years all day. Hochheimer & Co. A. Weill Alexander & Levy J. Niederaar Ardizzi & Oleese J. F. Dugan M. A. Sheedy & Co. Tolar & Co. Dinkelspiel Bros. H. Kinspel Great American Im-E. W. Wright porting Tea Co. Becker & Vogt A. W. Wickersham A. H. Grenell Morrow & Hussey Davis & Smith Beatty & Coons B. Solomon American Jewelry R. McDonald Company S. E. Bailey W.H. Scribner G. Gundlach M. A. Duncan N. E. Gandrau, who arrived from Alaska lately, is in Bakersfield and intends making this place his home.
The coal strike commission opened hearings led by Chairman Gray who praised the endurance of young girls who worked all night and urged a state law banning night work for children. Witnesses cited wages with one girl earning over 1000 and another over 900. John C Haddock of Wilkesbarre testified his South Coal Company assets moved to receivers and trustees in 1913, noting tonnage fixes and pea coal waste, while miners argued middlemen in New York pay 11 to 12 dollars per ton.
Fire at lodging house 511 Post street trapped several occupants. Mrs Ray Stump fractured her arm leaping from a second story window. Two tenants W Lee and R Gilbert were burned slightly. Mrs Adel Redpath of Seattle was rescued by firemen after directing them from the third floor and climbing down hand over hand as flames scorched her hair and clothing.
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