15 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1893
Page
1
The Fresno Expositor reports rumors fading about Evans and Sontag after a death trap set by mountain people posing as friends. It claims officers were hidden in a cabin and betrayed by traitors who lured the pair with promises of clothes and provisions at a secluded old road, triggering the fatal ambush.
Riverside Banking Company shuts its doors amid a February run caused by a transfer by manager O T Dyer to capital-less real estate owners totaling at least 150,000. President A Keith cites hard collections and tough times hitting orange groves and other debtors, forcing the bank to the wall.
Commander H C Taylor, U S N, asks Nicaragua Canal Co to launch a nationwide bond drive financed by propaganda to raise 20 million dollars in six months. He proposes 60 city bureaus, pamphlets and lectures to persuade the public of the canal’s certainty and investor returns, with funds channeled to immediate construction.
A statement declares a canal project will be built swiftly to permit ships from the Atlantic and Pacific to pass through, with a goal of completion by 1900 whether a thirty-foot or twenty-five-foot depth is needed. The speaker emphasizes rapid progress and regional reach.
A Wakefield Massachusetts laundryman registered under the Geary act sought permission to return after going to China. Acting Secretary Hamilton replied that a Chinese laborer registered under the May 5 1892 act who leaves the United States cannot be allowed to reenter, as Chinese laborers are prohibited from landing in the U.S.
A Brainerd dispatch says Company D of the Third United States Infantry moved toward Leech Lake after an incident in which Dr. Walker fired his revolver, striking an Indian in the mouth during a struggle over whiskey. The wounded man, the doctor, and three Indian police are housed in a single building ringed by pickets.
Philadelphia June 14 The last hope that Lieutenant Verhoff and Captain Lawrence the missing Peary expedition members have been saved has been dashed by the barque Argentia arriving from Greenland with no news of the missing men.
Mrs Kate Kirch of Parkersburg and her ten miles distant home, driven to despair, poisoned two children and cast others into a well before taking her life. Four children survived after a brave 14 year old daughter resisted. The family was described as well off.
San Francisco market notes on June 14 show December wheat at 1.34 dollars and barley trading very dull with new 84 cents and 91 1/2 cents bids.
A 19th or early 20th century philosophy favors limiting alcohol and fatty drinks in heat. It promotes seltzer water as the optimal thirst quencher, warns against heat-producing liquids, and notes carbonation can irritate the stomach if overdrunk. It also cautions against excessive drinking and recommends occasional nonalcoholic refreshment.
On a Wednesday evening E. Dinkel spiel A. C. Maude and L. M. Dinkel spiel formed a team and received the Royal Arch degree of Masonry in Kern Valley Chapter No. 75 R A M G W Zartman A P Hall C F Taggart M B Tartington John A Goble R L Reid R Ray J F Boller R T McMillan of Tulare and T T Parks of Delano came to attend the conferring of this degree. Afterward thirty two Arch Masons sat down to a fine banquet at the Southern.
Over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething children. claims quick relief and world distribution at twenty five cents. Also notice to homeseekers offering five and ten acre Virginia colony tracts with water rights at per acre, with installments and five dollar monthly lot payments via H F Williams agent near the Southern Pacific depot.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy renowned for cures of throat and lung diseases. It targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is claimed most effective. Mr C B Main Union City Pa reports strong sales and guarantees satisfaction with every bottle sold at 650 cent price by E A Baer Southern Pharmacy.
Effectually yet gently, when castive or bilious, or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a healthy activity, with out irritating or weakening them, to dispel headaches, cold or fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
Standard Asphalt Company in Bakersfield California items a directors meeting in 1898 levying a fifteen dollar per share assessment on capital stock payable immediately to the treasurer at Kern Valley Bank building Chester Avenue and Eighteenth Street Bakersfield California. Any unpaid shares by June 15 1893 will be delinquent and advertised for sale. if still unpaid they will be sold on July 6 1803 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation and notes medical approval. It warns buyers to purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co and to avoid substitutes.
Notice of a special meeting of Bakersfield Building and Loan Association stockholders at Kern Valley Bank Bakersfield on July 10 at 8 PM to vote on an amendment authorizing the board to set prepayment rates for secured loans. Secretary W. Paice signs.
A Brooklyn minister, Rev. Edward A. Wilson, announces he has recovered from a severe lung illness and offers to mail free copies of his prescription alleged to cure consumption asthma catarrh bronchitis and related throat and lung ailments to fellow sufferers.
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