22 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
1
By N. W. Alexander Edison Camp reports rescuers cutting rails to reach Hicks who is trapped below ground. Miners lower into the cavity, remove debris, and prepare to liberate Hicks within hours as fellow workers and suppliers coordinate aid and eye protection gear is supplied.
Reports from Edison Camp No 1 describe progress as miners push past boulders and reach above the car in Hicks shaft. At noon Hicks sees daylight and talks with rescuers while crews prepare final tunneling under the track to free him. The scene remains tense with anxious workers and onlookers awaiting the last act.
Witnesses describe a tense scene as rescuers drill into a collapsed wall. A man believed trapped monitors the darkness, while bystanders shout encouragement amid the chaotic, somber mood and sporadic jokes that fail to ease the anxious crowd.
Silver toilet set featuring a mirror brush and comb in a fancy lined box priced at 11.45. Gold locket offered at 20 with a fine full cut diamond and emerald eyes plus rose gold finish and space for two pictures.
Manager Billy Horne arrives from Fresno for a few days while a new treasurer is sought, replacing M. K. Smith who has served temporarily and returned to Oakland.
A brief note describing 14K solid gold with a Roman finish, noting its attractiveness and durability. The item is presented as a thoughtful gift idea likely to be well received by the recipient.
A solid gold finish signet scarf pin offered at 1.75 dollars. Described as suitable for either lady or gentleman with Christ as a note, suggesting a gift appeal.
No. 12 size gentlemen's gold watch with tine jeweled Hampden movement in a 20 year guaranteed gold filled case. Also advertised is a gold bracelet option priced at ten dollars and forty five cents.
From Los Angeles Edison office a second bulletin reports Hicks to be rescued by 5 30 p m after a message to General Manager Selig at Edison Company California timed 2 6 p m in Los Angeles on December 22.
A dated testimonial from June 6, 1905 claims Ten Pounds of Tobacco and products like Cutioura Soap Ointynent and Resolvéfit improved a sick child within ten days to two weeks and led to the child being fully well with skin turning white. F Hobrath president of L Hobrath Compsey Manufacturers of Silk Ribbons referenced. South Bethlehem Pa. Corsure Soap Oretrent and Pile cited as cold throughout. Potter Dy 2 Corp Bok y TRE Oren.
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