Editor Dictates His Own Obituary in Final Hours
Charles W. Williams, longtime San Jose journalist, dictated his obituary to papers hours before death in San Jose California. He had worked 27 years as a publisher and newsman, and instructed a nurse to forward the obituary to friends and colleagues connected with the San Jose Evening News.
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Remembered San Jose figure Williams dies after long illness
Williams held roles from clerk to theater manager and founded the Evening News in 1916 before selling it due to failing health. He produced amateur theatricals for San Jose Lodge of Dike and was a known emcee and musical comedy performer. He spent his final years mostly bedridden and in distress.
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San Jose
Fesmenathors for formt ranger event underway
Four men are taking the test at the Turso office of the forest service as part of Ranger training. The notice notes a wetay gathering for the test.
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Market Report Signals Mixed Wall Street Close
The market opened with gains and later turned irregular as British elections and international tensions weighed. Industrial alcohol shares fell while Colt & Wood Indies and other names hit new highs before a mid day reversal. Copper and commodity issues showed uneven trading with scattered gains and losses across sectors.
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Ixtay
Sapere Alive
Sefil
Bethe
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Grain Market Brief Report Mixed Price Movements
The grain market opened with slight gains around 41 cents, then eased as large speculative selling pushed prices down. Corn futures drifted lower on weaker demand while Wheat and Pork show modest fluctuations. December and January futures showed small gains and losses amid overall uneven activity.
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Copper, Industrial and Rail Stocks Rally
Copper, industrial and rail stocks rise amid market optimism as investors weigh supply concerns, demand trends, and potential policy shifts affecting mining, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
Prohibition Talks Held Across City With Clergy
Prohibition discussions occurred in city yesterday with pastors from pulpits stressing the issue. Women spoke at the Presbyterian church while men gathered at the YMCA, with Mose Drachman and clergy from Phoenix among speakers addressing the crowd.
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Prohibition Speakers Scheduled for Next Week's Mass Meeting
A series of prohibition talks is announced for next week with Father Patrick Murphy, Dr. Harry McLane, and the Hon. FS Clarke listed as speakers. A Sunday meeting at Congress Street and Stone Avenue was halted when Detective Shenberg arrested three alleged speakers from California and the State Temperance Federation for holding a street meeting without a permit and blocking traffic. They were released by City Attorney Dunseath who said no law allowed prosecution in this case.
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FS. Clarke
Prescott
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Joseph J. Leavett
California
Henry van Valkenburgh
Henry K. Marshall
State Temperance Federation
Polce
New Krogh Pump promotes efficient irrigation water supply
The F Ronstadt Co Ady advertises the New Krogh Pump as highly efficient and economical for irrigation. It promises reliable water delivery where and when needed at a reasonable price.
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Ady
Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Natural Digestion
Thousands suffer stomach upset and indigestion as they seek the real cause. Edwards Olive Tablets claim to arouse the liver and improve digestion without cramps. Purely vegetable, olive colored, sold at 28 cents per box.
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