The Tomahawk Project
The Tomahawk was not the first newspaper published in Tehachapi, but the weekly began publishing around 1899, and publication continued through June 6, 1919, when new owners changed the name to The Tehachapi News. Today’s Tehachapi News continues this publication. Transcription of locally-produced articles (as opposted to "canned" material received from other areas and sometimes used as filler) is underway. Check back regularly to see more articles.
Gas Explosion – No Damage Except Scorched Hair
Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Friday, Jan. 11, 1907 _____ An explosion at the Chormicle plant aroused many of our residents la;n Saturday night. Fortunately, no serious damage resulted further than scorching Mr. Chormicle's hair and...
Town Well Guarded – Two Night Watchmen Now on Duty Every Night
Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Friday, Jan. 11, 1907 _____ The town of Tehachapi is under double police patrol just now; not because of any unusual lawlessness, present or threatened, but because two different men are trying to hold...
Local Mention – Jan. 3, 1907
Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Thursday, Jan. 3, 1907 _____ Chas. Kerr is on a business trip to Los Angeles. Arthur Dispain is here from Bagdad for the holidays. Mrs. F. Meehan left here this morning for a short visit at Los Angeles....
A. J. Blackley Moves to Alhambra
Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Friday, Jan. 3, 1907 _____ An account of affliction from rheumatism A.J, Blackley has moved to Alhambra where he has purchased a home and engaged in farming. Mr. Blackley still retains his interest in the...
Storm Interferes with the Masquerade Ball
Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Friday, Jan. 3, 1907 _____ The fierce storm of Monday night seriously interfered with the anticipated attendance at the Masquerade ball, but there was a fair attendance and all who braved the storm were...
Worst Storm for Years
_____ Originally published in The Tomahawk, Tehachapi, California, on Friday, Jan. 3, 1907 Great was the contrast between the balmy air of last Sunday and the icy blast from the blizzard that was sweeping the mountain valleys Monday afternoon and night. The clear sky...
About The Tomahawk Project
The Tomahawk was not the first newspaper published in Tehachapi, California, but the weekly began publishing around 1899, and publication continued through June 6, 1919, when new owners changed the name to The Tehachapi News. Today's Tehachapi News continues this...