Fixing the Blame of Wreck Witnesses Testify
Coroner opens inquest into Byron wreck between Owl train and Stockton Flyer. Conductor William Dolan testifies clearly about delays due to engine and air brake failures and signals, while Stockton Flyer engineer James McGuire defends against responsibility. Witnesses sparse as inquest proceeds in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Byron
Leland
Stockton
William A. Dolan
James McGuire
Dolan
Accident Report Signals and Timings in Byron Collision
A narrator recounts a near miss and the Byron train yard mishap. Two sharps blasts warned of danger as two flagmen were observed. The Flyer arrived at 4 05 and the accident occurred at 7 12 due to misjudged signals and an unexpectedly close Owl engine.
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Byron
Kern County High School Loses Football Title To Tulare
On Christmas day at Athletic park Kern County High School faced Tulare High School for the Academic League football championship. Despite strong efforts and notable plays by Blodget and Miller, Kern fell to Tulare in a clean, well-played contest with injuries including Blodget breaking his nose early in the first half. The team plans a New Year’s Day game against Los Angeles Commercial High School in a non league match at the same park.
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Kern County High School
Tulare
Athletic Park
Kern County
Rooters
8. McArthur
Ca Robinson
J. O. Miller, Jr
Kern
Gam
Blodget
Miller
Shackleford
Harman
Dennen
Scruggs
Chisholm
Claude Blodget
Stanford
Mr.Cantwell
Los Angeles Commercial High School
Merritt
Killing of intruder ends potato theft in Westchester
Lewis Brown of New Garden, Pa., shot and killed one of four colored men found in his cellar as they prepared to flee with thirty bushels of potatoes. Traces of blood suggested others were injured. Coroner exonerated Brown.
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Westchester
Lewis Brown
New Garden
Here
Brown
Roosevelt declines arbitrate Venezuelan dispute
Washington reports President Roosevelt will not act as arbitrator in the Venezuelan controversy. The matter will be referred to The Hague tribunal for adjudication after cabinet discussion. London confirmation notes the decision and outlines possible terms and conditions debated with European powers.
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Roosevelt
Hague Tribunal
Washington
Hague
Root
Hay
London
Berlin
Rome
Caracas
Castro
United States
Great Britain
Venerezuela
Associated Press
Strike threat halts Union Pacific sweep in Omaha
Omaha Neb Dec 26 Representatives of 300 striking shopmen on the Union Pacific head to New York at the request of E H Harriman to confer with him and President Burt on a settlement. The walkout, led by John McNeil, threatens a nationwide boilermaker strike over wages and peace work. The company cites motive power failures and a 52 hour blockade during cold weather.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
New York
E. H. Harriman
Burt
John McNeil
The
Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders
Paci
Fic
Harriman
Leather Scarcity Amid Austrian Price Rise
Vienna reports Austrian makers raise shoe prices ten percent due to leather shortages caused by American demand. They warn European shoe industry faces bigger risk as U.S. tariff changes and identity proof rules ease export. Also notes Christmas travel of Harry McCray to Freano, Masonic lodge officers to be installed, and Walter Crosby visiting Los Angeles for holidays.
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Vienna
America
United States
Shaw
Harry McCray
Freano
Masonic Lodge
Fraternity
Eastern Star
Walter Crosby
Los Angeles
Mrs Hartley Expresses Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
Mrs M D Hartley thanks the Hurlbut Post and friends for many kindnesses in her bereavement T C Miller is in from Sunset.
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M. D. Hartley
Hurlbut
T. C. Miller
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Tracy
Monte Carlos
Bangaleya
Dinksbhicl
Stacy
Adams & Co
Childrens
Tribunal
Brotherhood OF Boiler Makers
A. H. Grenell
Jeweler
Nineteenth Street
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