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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Speculation Rampant

Speculation in real estate and mining
securities put additional burdens upon
money supplies, already strained by the
necessity of providing sufficient of the
circulating medium to carry along TIE
unprecedented demand for all kinds Of
goods selling at the highest prices In
years. In addition, the business and
financial world was called on to bear eff
fects of past shocks TO confidence of in
yestors at home and abroad resulting
from life insurance disclosures, the rev.
Citations that some banking interests We're
willing to deny financial accommodation
to ordinary mercantile borrowers, In
order that unreasoning speculation might
be fostered, and that proofs that laws
had been evaded by some corporations
through freight determinations.
The railroads were among the first TO
learn that short-time notes at high rates
of interest were a precarious dependence
for supplies of liquid capital, and attacks
upon these corporations by-legislatures
prevented fresh borrowing, even II capitai
was to be had, which was doubtful.
Government prosecutions OF corporations
also hurt investment buying of securities.
and the lack of conservatism displayed
nv the federal authorities at times when
tbe nuhlic mind needed reinsurance and
calming were certainly not helpful. Incl
dentallv some members of the banking
community, in the time of acute fear last
october, preached sanity and against the
boarding of money, and then did what
they were inveighing against to the
detriment of the entire business commun-
ity. AS one critic puts 1t. 1t was not SO
much scarce money as 1t was scared
money that caused the damage In the
autumn of 1907, after the actual panic
was stayed by a few giants of finance;
Wholesale trade was large. but retail
trade was irregular, and crops were
smaller.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
MAN WHO FELL DEAD
INTO SEA UNIDENTIFIED


Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec. S1.-The man who
fell from the pier last night and was
picked up dead by youths in a rowboat
has not been identified. His body is at
tie Cleveland morgue on American ave-
nue. in this city. Fatty degeneration of
the heart caused DEATH
He is supposed to have DAUGHTER in
Nevada. Mo. The words George w.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
BUILDER SELLS APARTMENT
HOUSE; OFF TO AUSTRALIA
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Dec S1.-The Earl, an
APARTMENT house on the beach at the foot
of Atlantic avenue, has been sold by
David g. Earl. the builder, to Mrs. M M.
Bailey for $4,000. Earl. accompanied by
his wife, will leave in a few weeks for
New South Wales, Australia, where Mr..
Earl owns a half interest in rich opal
mine.
They will remain at the mine about six
months,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

LONG BEACH COUNCIL
SELECTS FIRE HOUSE SITE
Special to The Herald.

Special 70 The Herald
LONG BEACH. Dec. s1.-The city coun-
ell has at last decided upon a site for the
proposed new fire department building.
1t will be located on the west fifty feet of
lot II, block 12S Alamitos Beach townsite.
The lot will be bought from George Colby
for $3.50, $3.50 of which is to be paid down,
with six and twelve months time on the
balance.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
WHEELMEN COLLIDE; ONE
is RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS

LONG BEACH, Dec. S1.-Glenn l. Bailey
of the fire department collided with an
other bicyclist last night at Seventh
street and Elm avenue while both were
riding at high speed. Bailey was knocked
senseless He lost several teeth. DIR. w.
Hartman Jones was called to attend
hi q.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
CIVIC FIELD DAY is
PLANNED BY ASSOCIATION

VENICE, Dec. 31.-Members of the Out
door Art and Park section of the Civic
| association of Los Angeles will inaugu-
rate a civic field day, to be an annual
event, at the Windward pier auditorium
on the last Tuesday of next month. The
civic workers will be the guests of the
Pick and Shovel club, a local organiza-
ton of ladies who are working for better
roads. The program includes a luncheon
at the Ship hotel to be followed by adj
dresses by prominent Southern Cali
fornia club women.
For the return of a diamond which his
wife lost from a ring she wore to the
dancing pavilion last Friday evening
former City Trustee r, A. Phillips has
offered a reward of $780, There appears
to be some doubt as to whether the stone
was accidentally lost or was nipped from
the setting of the ring. Mrs. Phillips
places a value of $500 on the missing gem
Today's meeting of the Five Hundred
club was well attended and resulted in
several hours of entertaining card play.
The first prize, handsome cut glass
creamer, was won by Mrs. Irvine of
Fresno, a guest of the club Second and
third prizes were won by Mrs Woods
of Fraser avenue and Mrs. JClAes of
Dwight avenue respectively. The organ
ization is considering holding its future
card sessions at the Country cit honso
Policeman T.. j. Barton of tht Vcn}r1
squad is confined to his home IRON ths
effects of an encounter he had with q
stingaree while claiming this morning.
Barton stepped on 1t as 1t lay partly hid
den In the sand. Besides causing Harton
great pain, the wound is one of dan
gerous character.
Fifteen wild teal from the Imperial val
ley. which it was the intention OF the
Abbot Kinney company to maintain IN
monster cage located on the breakwater,
have died in less than two weeks from
the time of their arrival here. The ex-
pertinent caused much local interest
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Thrown

Patience-W When did Peggy meet that
young man first?
Patrice-Oh, they We're thrown to-
gether in a hammock last summer,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
UNABLE TO PAY DEBT,
WOMAN is EVICTED


Special to The Herald.
SANTA MONICA, Dec. 31.-Through
her inability to meet an indebtedness in
Cured four years ago in the construction
of her home at Sixth and Bontty streets,
Mrs. Marguerite Arnold, who was for
merly on the staff of Chicago news
paper, was today elected from the struc-
ture. Deputy Sheriff Osterholtz of Los
Angeles, acting under an order of dis
possession issued to H. N. Hammond of
Montana and Seventh streets, evicted
Mrs. Arnold, after the woman had made
1t necessary for him to call on the police
for assistance to break into the building.
Information from Dublin, ireland, of
her good fortune in falling heir to $4,000
left to her by an uncle who died recently
has been received by Mrs. Anne Keefe
of 300 Trollyway. The beneficiary was
one Of seven sisters, each of whom, Mrs.
Keefe states, will receive $4,000. Mrs
Keefe has been engaged as a seamstress
during her residence In this city.
Notwithstanding that he was adjudged
guilty of disturbing the peace by a jury
and was this morning fined $25 for his
owner of this city, has taken steps to
cause the dismissal of Walter 7. Lips
comb, by whom he was arrested, on a
charge of battery. At his jury trial Mar
tin received little sympathy for having
received a beating at the hands of the
arresting officer, who, as the evidence
showed, had to resort to severe measures
in bringing Martin to terms.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Mark. 1868 Ashland avenue" were written
o., Q serar, of 1,anef In his spectacle case
An inquest win be held at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
Can't stop Her
eponl,,

es my SON."
you never interrupt mamma when
she's talking, do your"
mo. my boy l used to-"
'sAnd why don't you now. pop,r
Because ] know 1t don't 90 Any
good."-Yonkers statesman.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
200 PHONES INSTALLED
IN HOTEL VIRGINIA

LONG BEACH, Dec. S-The installa,
tjon of 200 Sunset telephones In the Aote!
Virginia began today. Each phone VIII
meet with q S0O-line mahogany switch
hoard In the office. The system VIII pe
operated as private exchange Ihe
wires will run across Ocean avenue IN
conduit.
Or II. c, Donnell has been reappointed
surgeon for the Salt Lake railway. inns
will be his sixth year of service IN that
capacity.
SUPERINTENDENT Ledbetter has resigned
from his position with the Atiahtlc, Iuil
&, Pacific company, being succeeded by
w g. Murdoch, recently from San Luis
Obispo.
The Long Beach Recreation company
builders of Tarrytown theater, say tney
probably will rebuild If certain conces-
sions as to the lease on the properly can
be secured from the Strand company
owners of the site.
The funeral of DR.. Arthur E. Gresham,
who died yesterday afternoon Will DC
held at IL o'clock Thursday morning from
st. Luke's Episcopal church, Rev. w. H.
Wotten, Episcopal rector at santa Ana
officiating The body will be taken to
sicians of this city will attend the funeral
in a body and provide handsome floral
piece.
Tomorrow morning the driving of the
standard piling In the caisson OF pier b
at the Salt Lake railway drawbr1dge
across the San Gabriel river will begin.
The steel hammer of the piledriver. which
was broken recently, was replaced TO-DAY
and more men will be employed tomor-
row.
Thursday night there will be joint IN
stallation of the new officers of Long
Beach lodge and Palos Verdes lodge, the
two Masonic blue lodges of this city. An
entertaining program will be rendered.
Tonight the members of company H.
s sventh regiment, presented the farce,
"The Obstinate Family at the Long
Beach theater. A dramatic sketch. 1.-THE
Las. Race" was also given. After the
plass the floor was cleared for dancing,
whi,h continued until the passing of the
old year.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

This is a medicine of great worth and
merit. Try it when you have cough
or cold and You are certain 10 be
pleased with the quick relief which II
affords. 1t is pleasant to take and can
always be depended upon.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Many Pomonans are planning to at
tend the festivities at Pasadena to-
morrow. Nearly twenty of the younger
folk will bicycle over and several auto
mobile parties have also been formed
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Mrs. FL e. Purley of North Park ave
nue. was taken to the Pomona Valley
hospital today, suffering from typhoid
fever.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
BICYCLE THIEF CoNFESsEs;
SIX MONTHS SENTENCE

Special to The Herald.
POMONA, Dec. 31.-For the theft OF
a bicycle, the property of William ORA
per, from the Polamares hotel last Fri
day. Edgar Pitcher was today sentenced
to six months at the county jail.
Pitcher confessed.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

A large union watch service of all
the Protestant churches was held to-
night at the First Methodist church
The early evening was occupied with
preaching and praying and singing,
Close on Ito midnight a conservation
service took place.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01
products. 81, Az. 600, 900 400 s7s4, OOO, 90
Finance and Industry

products. 81 4l2OOO,OOO HOO 6'lsi'uVV'VoO lSVo
Finance and Industry
chorea
Values. from Past.
1907. 1905. records Year
Bank clearings--
$144, 2Oo. 900 $50 si5s, 1923, s47,s14 1905
Imports. merchandise estimated -.
s.4ao, $4,000 So I'SzO'oOS'z0o l9O0
EXPORTS 2, ons ooo non q 400 600 s5O 1905
Total trade. estimated ESQ az, 50, ,oos
p.,,,, sS,oS,,a.'G te,, r,oUtbs
81 5OS' 4ss 900 f1a.O s1,sss, 147, 900 1906
Circulation December l.
s3,OOS. "a, 5SS 400 s2.Ta4, 100000 1906
Building expenditure -.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

DR.. II. c. Donnell has been reappointeo
surgeon for the Salt Lake railway. rms
will be his sixth year of service IN that
capacity.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

Superintendent Ledbetter has resigned
from his position with the Atlanuc, Suil
e, Pacific company, being succeeded by
W g. Murdoch, recently from San Luis
Obispo.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

At the high school auditorium a big
Christmas tree reception was given by
the scholars The feature was the
clever impersonation of the football
men by their fellow students. The
Pomona high won the trophy offered by
the Citrus Belt league.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

The Long Beach Recreation company
builders of Tarrytown theater, say they
probably will rebuild if certain conces-
sions as to the lease on the property can
be secured from the Strand company
ILL, org, Of the site
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

DIR. Roy e. Thomas and Miss Georgia
Seaver were married this morning al
the home of the BRIDES parents, 143
East Holt street. Only the immediate
relatives were present. The ring cere-
mony was pronounced by Professor d.
H. Colcord. Directly after the cere-
mony the bridal party left for Phoenix,
the home of the bridegroom.
Dr. Thomas is member of the class
of 1903, Pomona college, and was
graduated from Rush Medical college
last March. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Seaver of this
city and a graduate of Pomona college
1904. During the last three years she
has been studying art in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-01

THTS FIIM WAS pRODIICEn FROM ME
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07
Brn Nye ard Queen Victoria.

N"as I"u th" lI'' Hil Nyc wrot. | r" liai and com ]. orpra.y letter. to purHn Victoria u."ju" her to come .' NilwrlrH and take part in certain 'm'lip'S readings in aid of the inter 2ailnal copyright muvemcnt. The ..it'r w2s written primarily for pub
 cation. al course. and in all likeli- hood H"vrr reached the august eye Ion which it pru.css'l to be intended tt Hllcd q newspaper column. however Hnt s"rv"d its nhirost IS an excellent hit, ol Gnoln@ The writer assured hrr majesty of d hearty welcome from her fellow authors III the United States, all of whom. he said, had been greatly impressed, net only by the merit "f her literary work, but by the fact that she produced it all at night after reignins all day on q hard, throne. Throughout the many years that she continued to reign on hard throne, she was an indefatig- able worker herself and the inspirer "I industry iii others Putnam's Mag dhlne rr t fh
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

A partial eclipse of the sun was visible here during the late morn ing hours of last Sunday, and a great number of townspeople were busy preparing smoked glass through which they were able to view the eclipse. . -
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Attorney General Clark stop ped off here a few hours this week while returning home from the Chicago convention. MT. Clark states that Judge Sloan should be credited for having inserted the statehood clause ofthe Repub- lican pla tform, his untiring efforts being crowned with success.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07
WinsIOw Notes.
From the Mail.

w. L. Morrow, special organi- ger of the Woodmen of the World, left W1nslow this week for his home in Texas. While in this community Mr. Morrow has en- deared himself to allpersons hay ing had the fortune to meet him, by his gentle courtesy and up- right methods. From a small Lodge of Woodmen he has in creased the local contingent to one of the banner Lodges in the Territory. The best wishes of the citizens of this town go with Mir. Morrow to his labors in new fields.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Among the Holbrookites that attended the funeraltqf the late Clarence Gurrin Wednesday were Sheriff Woods and family and County Recorder McAllister.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

A small fire broke out. in Mar ley's smoke house Thursday afternoon, and although the Santa Fe fire department was on hand in quick time, it was put out by a fire extingusher.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Andrew Jones, brother of Mrs. J. A. Greaves, ofthis city, stopped off here for a few hours this week while on his way. home from Adamana to Flagstaff, accom- panied by his bride.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Last Saturday morning as No. 7 was leaving town an aged gentlemen, one of the passengers, who had been visiting the town, attempted to board the train from the side opposite the depot but had the misfortune to get on car the vestibules of which were closed. He fell off and re- ceived painful injuries. The train was stopped and backed up, the passenger being helped on board by OnlOOkerS.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

A. G. Wells, general manager of the Santa Fe coast lines, was at the Grand Canyon this week, passing through W1nslow on No. s Friday going to Albuquerque
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Operator C. B. Howard, for merly of here, but latter of Flag staff, has again taken charge of the Postal office here, succeeding w. L. Jobes.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Young Marley returned this week from a months visit to Texas. He will again have charge of the Marley Meat Market.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

F. w. Nelson has been here this week looking after his business in .erests. He returned to St. Johns yesterday evening.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07
Axiom.

Axiom. You can't dead-head into. heaven on a church membership. - Wisconsin Sphinx.
Holbrook argus., 1908-07-07

Judd Lathrop was here last Sunday from Hoibrook to see the ball game. ~-..... .--.. .....-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

second; .Bobbin. 115 (E. Dugan1. { to 1, third. Time, 31:00 3-5. Ross Fenton Torbellino,, Otogo, Marse Abe Select man, Strike Out ran. Sir Martin and Fayette coupled.
 \ Fourth race, mile -chapuitepec, lis (McDanfe1), 25 to g. won: Question Mark. 11s co. Burnsl. 70 to 1, second: Transvaal, l4 1Hotterl, s to 1, third. ert Cooper ran.
 Fifth race, mile and sixteenth Rockstone, 99 (Garner|,~ z to s. won; Hyperion II, 115 (Notter), 2 to i, sec ond; Lad of Langdon, 103 (Delaney). 6 to ], third Time, 1.46. St.. Joseph. Golf Ball, Mombassa, Tenancy by Courtesy, Tipping. Greeno. Okenite. The Wrestler. Dennis Stafford and Druid ran.
 Sixth race five and half furionxs- Armiak. 112 (Notter), to s. won; Mailman IF (E. Dugan), IS to s, sec ond:. Rostrnm, 1I2 (McDaniel). 16 to $. third. Time. l:o7. Mir. Jorrocks. Great Kills, Lawton Wlggins, .Watiere. Forero Patsy, WI. Hinch, Sherlock, Aroma and Yankee Daughter ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

in on a base on balls, a. stolen base and a clean hit to center that Reagan should have thrown the runner out at the plate on, but he fuHbled the ball.
 All this was pretty disheaftening' to Cristal who was pitching a beautiful game of ball. with the exception of the wildness. Several times by quick throws to first he caught. men ofr bases, dumb work by Baxter, destroy ing the effect of his work twice.
 Then Grerninger went to oIsleep fin the seventh inning. He hit to short and was running to. first. Cranston got the ball and made a, horrible throw to. Carey the ball rolling over near the bleacher fence. .Gremingera could easily have gone to third base but he simply clung to the bag and never even made an attempt to go to second. t'
 Then Persons misjudged Cranston,s fly. in the eighth inning, hut Persons properly belongs in left field and 1t is mystery why he is made to play right and Reagan, center, lg .--i, 74sf
 All these things hurt. and the sym pathies of everybody on the grounds were with Billy Crystal
 . The feature, Of the game was sem sational one-handed catch that Pope made of Murphy's line hit in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE


 Chicago, June 6.--A grand batting rally in the final two Innings today gave Chicago the second game of the series with Washington.
 Washington :. 100 100 2oo--l i2 | Chicago |. 100 GOO 022--5 Il l
 Batteries--L Tannehi1l. Hughes and Street; Owen, Altrock. Nelson and Sul- livan. Warner and Shaw. Time, 2.06. Umpire, Connolly.
 Cleveland. O.. June s.-New York defeated Cleveland today, chesbro out pitching Joss.
 Cleveland .. .. 1000 100 10o--2 6 2 New York .. .. A.2O0 900 2I1--6 to
 Batteries--Joss, Hess and N. Clarke; , Chesbro and Kleinow. Time. 146. Um- pire, o'Loughlin.
 St. Louis. June s.--only one St. Louis player reached second base to- day. Philadelphia shutting out the lo- st. Louis ;. .. ..oOo 900 ooO-S E 2
 Batteries--Howell and Spencer: Plank and Powers. Time, 2:02 Um- pires. Evans and Hurst.
 Detroit. June 6.---In absolutely the worst game seen here in years Detroit lost to Boston. Jennings, Donovan, Jones and Burchell were put of the field and Manager Mcclure was noti- lied of indefinite suspension. Detroit .. .2O1 O2o OOO-s s Boston 100 sos 2l0--io IT Time. 2.3O. Empires, Sheridan and EGan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

seventh inning and Steve Reagan's home run drive with one down in the last half of the ninth inning, saving the shutout
 Garrity pitched a magnificent game His control was perfect not allowing a base on balls and striking out two men. Up to. the ninth inning two hits had been made off him. Persons beat ing out a hit to Carey in the first and Hassett hitting clean in the second, Reagan's home run in the ninth, making fine three hits off him.
 Scoring is Done.
 Murphy beat out a hit in front of the plate in the first and Babb hit one that Greminger got and made the throw to first all right. Baxter made a horrible return throw to third and Murphy got to third. scoring on Baer- Waid's hit, the runner getting to second. on O'Leary's hit both he and Cranston