Oil at McKittrick Struck or Not Deepened Inquiry
A Bakersfield report discusses W J Berry and Milton McWhorter confirming oil strikes at McKittrick with a 300 to 400 foot depth. Initial flow includes oil and sand, with estimates ranging from fifty to four hundred barrels daily, as experts weigh the amount and plan deeper casing to tap the vein.
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McKittrick
W. J. Berry
J. B. Treadwell
Milton McWhorter
Bakersfield
McWhorter
One Year More In High School Proposed Plan
The county board of education voted to require high school students to remain four years in the future, rather than three. Current middle and senior class members are exempt, but juniors entering the coming term must stay four years. Work for the extra year has not yet been decided, though some board members feel three years is excessive.
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Childress
Craig
Paine
County Board of Education
Pennsylvanians Endorse Bryan Amid Convention Signals
The Pennsylvania Democratic convention reaffirmed the Chicago platform and endorsed William Jennings Bryan. In a separate dispatch from St. Louis, Congressman Bland of Missouri died after a long illness.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis
Bland
Missouri
Hessian fly found in Monterey County wheat fields
Salinas reports confirm the Hessian fly has been discovered in Monterey county wheat fields. This marks the first appearance of the pest in this part of the state.
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Monterey
Salinas
Monterey County
Knockout blows death of Pete Allen after McKittrick saloon fight
Peter Lyden known as Pete Allen died from a fractured skull after a fight with Joe McClellan following a drunken gathering in McKittrick. Autopsy performed. inquest planned for tomorrow at 6 p.m. if witnesses appear. Lyden had lived nearby over twenty years and worked for the Land Company, stationed at Whim ranch on the Carrissa plains.
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Peter Lyden
Pete Allen
McKittrick
Lyden
Joe McClellan
McClellan
Local visitors and travel notes in county column
A slight earthquake shock was felt Sunday morning around 16 o clock. J. W. Green, formerly of the community, visits old friends with his two daughters Minnie and Mattie and son Ray. he now lives in Pozo, San Luis Obispo county. Webster trips to San Francisco. Jessie Ryan leaves Elva Pyle’s area for Caliente. Mrs F. P. May and daughter Coray of Bakersfield stay with Mrs. James Herod. D. M. Pyle pursues fruit commission work in Los Angeles for the summer. D. P.
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J. W. Green
Minnie
Mattie
Ray
Pozo
San Luis Obispo County
Mr. Green
W.A. Webster
San Francisco
F. P. May
Coray
Bakersfield
May
James Herod
D. M. Pyle
Fruit Commission
Los Angeles
D. P
Manila shown as future hub in war edition Freedom
The CALIFORNIAN receives a Manila Freedom special edition detailing Manila’s strategic importance and rapid growth. It contrasts the city’s current narrow streets and convent-lined lanes with a predicted future shift toward practical urban development and enhanced commerce, noting Pasig river links to Luzon and nearby hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Rice
Californian
United States
Freedom
Manila
Far East
Hongkong
Singapore
Pasig
Luzon Island
Next Sundays Ball Game Between Visalia and Bakersfield
The Visalia Times notes a tense ball game next Sunday between Visalia and Bakersfield. Both teams are tied in standings leaving Fresno’s result unresolved, with Hysinger set to pitch for Visalia and a strong push to win. The Bakersfield visit arrives by Valley road at 2:30, round trip fare $2.95.
Teachers Examinations Start Tuesday at Local Halls
Examinations for teachers will begin Tuesday, with venues listed as either the court house or the High school building. A class of twenty students is expected, though the exact number is to be confirmed.
Dance and Supper at Joe Morrison’s Farm
A Saturday evening event on June 17 at Joe Morrison’s place one and a half miles southeast of Bakersfield offers a dance and supper with a prize for the best dancer. Proceeds or additional details not provided.
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Joe Morrison
Bakersfield
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Congressman Bland
Pylema News
Jessie Ryan
Elva Pyle
Caliente
Queen City
Philippines
Island
Seat of War
P. S. Rice
Morrison’s
Dinkelspiel Bros
Percale and
Madras
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