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Subject: [CAShasta] Today in History - December 1-5 1901
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:47:58 -0700


this is a daily article in the Redding Record Searchlight for Decemer

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Today is Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001. On this date:

In 1901, the championship fight between Tommy Cox and Billy De Coursey
ended in a draw after 20 rounds at the Redding Armory Hall the previous
night. Neither received a decisive knockout.

In 1951, 30 pounds heavier and 50 weeks later, James McKay and Robert Strum
returned to the Shasta County Courthouse, where they had convicted of
murdering Earl Sholes and Deputy Sheriff Dan Heryford. Since their
conviction, they had been on Death Row at San Quentin.

In 1976, the Enterprise Residents Legal Action Against Annexation Committee
filed papers in Shasta County Superior Court asking that the Nov. 2
annexation election be overturned and a new election be held. The earlier
vote approved adding the Enterprise district to the city.

In 1991, a fire killed an 36-year-old man whom sheriff's deputies had
attempted to save and destroyed a 130-year-old house and former stage stop
in Cassel. The deputies were treated for smoke inhalation after trying to
free the man from the burning house when he shouted for help. The alleged
cause of the fire was a spark from the fireplace.
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Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, 2001. On this date:

In 1901, Warren P. French, a pioneer of Northern California, was found dead
in his home, where he lived alone. He had been dead for three days.

In 1951, record rainfall was continuing after the past week dumped 11.7
inches at the Shasta Dam, which raised the lake 13.8 feet. In the previous
24 hours the lake went up 5.6 feet.

In 1976, 250 people jammed the 50-seat board room and hallways at the
Shasta County Courthouse to complain about taxes. The unexpected turnout
caused Supervisor John Caton to move the meeting to Nova High School.
Speeches broke into a fighting match between the people and the county
officials.

In 1991, Laurence Carr, 79, a longtime Shasta County Lawyer, died. He was
credited with ridding Redding of prostitutes while he was district attorney
during Shasta County's rougher days.
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Today is Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. On this date:

In 1901, rainstorms left Redding without running water and electricity.
Calaboose Creek and Malaria Slough, which feed into the canal that flows
through Keswick Electric Power Co., was so full it burst. Also, the pipe
and pump that draws Redding's water from the river was washed away.

In 1951, the Crowe Hereford ranch in Millville played host to more than 400
people at he first major breeding beef cattle auction in Shasta County
history. The sale earned $152,800 for 69 head of cattle.

In 1976, two new stores opened at the Mt.Shasta Mall, Tobacco and Brew and
Economy Optical.

In 1991, 1,300 PG&E customers went without power in Cottonwood. The cause
was unknown. It took four hours for crews to restore power.
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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. On this date:

In 1901, Barney Jackson, a lineman inspecting telegraph lines along the
railroad tracks in Cottonwood, was struck and killed by a train.

In 1951, an 18-year-old driver at Shasta Speedway faced 12 criminal charges
in Shasta County Superior Court. The charges included prowling, peeping,
attempted rape, burglary and assault.

In 1976, the Redding Area Merchants Association was formed after an
informal meeting to discuss common business problems.

In 1991, country music legend Merle Haggard of Palo Cedro canceled plans
for a benefit concert in Shasta County.
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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2001. On this date.

In 1901, it was reported that triplets had been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Johnson of Shasta County. Three babies had been unexpected and left the
couple with a shortage of clothing. News of one baby with no covering but
cotton batting and a blanket lead to the donation of many fancy dresses and
toys for the babies.

In 1951, a new Redding home, not set to be occupied until January, was
damaged by a tree. The large oak fell across the roof, causing such severe
damage that the house would have to be rebuilt.

In 1976, the Shasta County Sheriff's Posse held a giant flea market at the
Redding Civic Auditorium. The proceeds would go to search-and-rescue
operations, upkeep of facilities and the rodeo.

In 1991, two crab feeds planned by community service groups were canceled
because of a crab strike in Oregon. A dispute between Oregon fishermen and
seafood processors over the price for crab made fresh shellfish unavailable.
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Transcribed by Viola Patton

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