Grand Jury Urges Jail Repairs in Bakersfield
The Grand Jury reported a decaying Bakersfield jail with unsanitary dungeons likened to the Spanish Inquisition. It urged heating in the basement, dry pipes, abatement of cesspools, and disconnection of basement sewerage, warning of possible damages suits and calling on county officials to act. It also criticized gambling and urged prosecution of relevant civil actions.
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Mahon
Board of Supervisors
Kern County
Horses Against Men on Wheels at City Race Track
A five mile race between five thoroughbreds and champions Stone and Jude will be held at the race track a week from Sunday, December 30. Jack Prince, former champion of America and England, manages the bicycle team and plans velodrome construction in Fresno and Bakersfield, tying the event to a national riding circuit.
Death in Stockton Insane Asylum
Jas. M. Dillon died in the Stockton insane asylum to which he was committed a few days ago from here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. Dillon
Stockton
Stockton Soldier's Heir Leaves Small Estate
A Union soldier, who drew a Civil War pension, left a $420 estate. He is identified as the deceased, with Mr Dillon noted as the father of Jim Hodge, who also died recently at Stockton asylum.
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Dillon
Jim Hodge
Stockton
Le Grand Named Midway Division on Santa Fe Route
Le Grande in Merced County will become the midway division between San Francisco and Bakersfield on the Santa Fe road. A roundhouse and shops will be built, land bonded, and work starts July 1. Sixty acres secured, boosting Le Grande as a key station on the new line.
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le Grande
Merced County
San
Bakers
Californian Condor Captured Near Neenach Stock Ranch
The Sandberg brothers captured a rare Pseudogryphus Californianus, the Californian condor, nearby Neenach. The bird, after feeding on a cow carcass, could not fly and measured a wing span near ten feet. Its grayish black plumage features a white tail streak and a bare neck with a black feathered base. Eggs of the species are valued around $1,000 each due to its scarcity.
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Sandberg Brothers
Neenach
Desert
Holiday gifts and novelty toys in northern city shop
Preparations for the largest holiday trade are outlined with assurances of complete stocks, prompt delivery, and high customer satisfaction. The shop highlights dolls of all sizes, silk and linen goods, smoking jackets, bath robes, pajamas, gloves, scarves, silk waists, fur capes, jackets, skirts, petticoats, mufflers, and silks, with an emphasis on variety, style, and superior value from New York suppliers.
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Astrachan
Holiday Slippers Displayed In Abundant Style
Slippers themed for the holidays are shown in profusion with tempting prices. New gift oriented styles are among the offerings, described as especially suitable for holiday giving.
Holiday Handkerchiefs at the store for Christmas shoppers
Christmas shoppers find the largest assortment of gift handkerchiefs at this store. Lace and embroidered effects, men s handkerchiefs in linens with hemstitching from four to fourteen inches. Fancy borders in linen and silk with initials offered.
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Bakersfield
Sixth Judicial
California
Green Bay
Ard
Stone
Judge
Jude
Champion Bicycle Riders
Jack Prince
America
Eng
Mr. Prince
Los Angeles
Fresno
Ceased
Drew
Francisco and
Santa
Fe Road
Field and
Point Richmond
Portant Place
Californianus
Chester Ave
Armstrong & Sill
Dinkelspiel Bros
Dinkelspiel Brothers
the Universal, Provide
Oliday
New York
India
Aurah
Holiday Handkerch
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