Candidates Active as County Campaigns Move Toward August Primary
With the August 31 primary only 27 days away candidates begin campaigns across the district and county. Six seek the supervisor post to replace J. T. Hamner, four eliminated at the primary, and two advance to the November general. Notables include J. O. Phillips and Chester Kline for state assembly, with William Kent planning a visit August 10. Other races list Kent, Wallace, Shortridge and Fhelan for U.S. Senate, plus Dewing and Sinclair for Congress.
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J. T. Hamner
J. O. Phillips
Blythe
State Assembly
Chester Kline
San Jacinto
William Kent
U. S. Senate
John W. Craig
Kent
W. L. Peeler
James L. Davis
Edward Davis
T. L. Richmond
Arlington
William Riddle
Alvord
Phil D. Swing
Coveress
Hugh L. Dickson
San Bernardino
Sven
E. C. Sinclair
San Diego
Repiblican
United States
Alpert J. Wallace
Samuel M. Shortridge
James D. Fhelan
A. J. Wallace
Elina S. Beals
Congress
Phil Dewing
STATE
Chester M. Kline
Supreme Court
M.C. Sloss
Warren Olney Jr
Abandoned Initiative Effort on Brown State Market Act
Sacramento announces that failure to collect required signatures within the time limit ends the push to place the Brown State Market Act on the November ballot by initiative. Secretary of State confirms the abandonment of the move.
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Sacramento
Secretary of State
Public debate on Corona bond issue and library funding
A reader letter from L A Maes argues against a municipal plunge in Corona Park financed by a bond issue. The Independent notes library funding at risk from city budget shortfalls and calls for cautious use of any new debt to avoid harming the public library.
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Municipal
The
Independent
L. A
Maes
Corona City Park
Corona Daily Independent
Corona
Union Oil Raises Gasoline Prices Across Coast
Union Oil of California cites mid continental import costs as reason for a price increase up to 27 cents per gallon at major distribution points. Prices listed include Seattle 28, Portland 27, San Francisco 27, Sacramento 27 15, Stockton 27 14, Oakland 27, San Jose 27 14, Los Angeles 27. Garagemen receive increased allotments easing local shortage but motorists remain inconvenienced.
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Union -Oil
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Sacramento
Stockton
Oakland
San Jose
Los Angeles
Secretary of State reports seven initiative bills on November ballot
Sacramento reports that seven petitions have secured full certification to appear on the November general election ballot. Measures include a highway bond increase, anti aliens land ownership laws, repeal of compulsory vaccination, anti vivisection, UC tax and salaries for high court justices, and raising teacher salaries.
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Sacramento
Secretary of State
University of California
Supreme
Appellate Court
Plan Fishing Trip Sets Sail for Idyllwild Expedition
Frank A. Perkins and Glen D. Roses telegraphic operator at the Santa Fe plan a trip leaving Thursday morning for a fishing expedition to Idyllwild in the San Jacinto mountains. They expect to return in about a week with a big catch, or their friends will be disappointed.
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Frank A. Perkins
Glen D. Roses
Santa Fe
Idyllwild
San Jacinto Mountains
Long Life Ends in Whittier J D Woodworth 85
Whittier obituary notes 85 year old J D Woodworth death on Tuesday evening leaving widow in critical condition and two daughters Mrs C F Klingberg and Mrs L N Adams. The piece also mentions related local notices and events.
Reclamation Expert Arthur Davis to Visit City
Mrs. J P Rice of this city learned that Arthur P. Davis director of the U S Reclamation Service now in San Diego for the Southwestern Water conference plans a Sunday visit. Davis is a leading reclamation authority who has worked in many districts and will help shape a report for the interior secretary on government aid to the project. The conference drew 30 delegates from Arizona Colorado Imperial Valley and Southern California with over 100 unofficial representatives.
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J. P. Rice
Arthur P. Davis
U. S. Reclamation Service
Washington
San Diego
Southwestern Water Conference
Davis
United States
Colorado River
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
Colorado
Imperial Valley
California
Onde Colorado
Quiver
Railroad Men to Discuss Union Depot Plans in Riverside
A group of business leaders and chamber of commerce members will travel to Riverside tonight for a Riverside Chamber of Commerce meeting. Prominent railroad figures from Los Angeles will argue against the proposed four hundred thousand six hundred dollar Union Depot, contending existing elevated Pacific Electric structures can meet all needs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Riveside
Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Union Depot
Angel City
O. A. Smith
Pacific Electric Railway Company
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Pacific Electric Company
Corona Country Club Stag Supper Builds for Business Basis
The Corona Country club hosted a stag supper for about thirty members and friends in the west club room. The menu included green beans vermicelli and cheese corn on the cob lemonade ice tea and coffee. A short business session followed discussing forming a corporation to place the club on a business footing and the purchase of stock. C M Scoville G W Waterbury B E Hampton and F L Sandecor led the supper committee.
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Corona Country Club
West Club
Oshort
I'S
Iona Country Club
C. M. Scoville
G. W. Waterbury
BE. Hampton
FL Fh
Prepaid Phones Sought by San Francisco Company
The Union Home Telephone and Telegraph Corporation seeks Railroad Commission approval to stop flat rental rate telephones and replace them with prepaid units in Long Beach San Bernardino and nearby territory. The plan charges five cents for each local call and offers a 10 percent payment for the privilege to install prepaid phones. The company argues non subscribers use the flat rental sets for long distance calls.
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San Francisco
Union Home Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
Long Beach
San Bernardino
Railroad Commission
Roosevelt Western Speaking Tour Planned for VP Candidacy
The Roosevelt campaign announced a Western speaking tour for the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate ending in Indianapolis on August 31. The itinerary lists stops in Minnesota Iowa Seattle Portland San Francisco Sacramento Reno and other western cities with daily talks except Sundays and two women speakers. Senate Harrison and Chairman White plan August meetings with Gov Cox and White advisory committee to map a broader western trip.
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New York
Phe Cosphere Hart
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hes
Chicago
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
West
Minnesota
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
National Committee
Fiarrison
Cheerie White
Cox
White
Hundred Million From PRR Rise. Higher Rates Expected
The article notes a projected hundred million dollar revenue increase for the treasury from transportation taxes and excise provisions under the revenue law. It cites railroads and carriers facing new charges, with figures for freight and passenger taxes, and mentions Joe Praebanath ending a Redondo Beach visit amid fishing talk.
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Washington
Parker Petarts
Gadi
Riverside Chinatown raid nets opium and lottery haul
Eight deputies led by District Attorney Loyal Kelley raided Riverside Chinatown trapping operators in six venues. Twelve Chinese suspects were jailed on opium possession and gambling charges as around 500 to 600 pounds of lottery slips were seized. The operation aims to curb gambling and opium traffic flourishing among Orientals.
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Loyal Co
Setley
Rivereales
Hinatown
Sheriff's Office
Chas
FL Larrabee
Pire
MM. Baird
Wilson
Larrabee
Wen
Selley
Kelley
Riverside
Chinatown
Orient- In
Former U S Vets Warned Against Joining Cantus Army
Capt T S Worthington of Boree-Lake Post No 90 American Legion warns former service members against enlisting with Cantus forces in Lexico. Citizens risk passport loss protection status and prosecution under neutrality laws.
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Cilemou
Nmericans
Srvice Hohatve Deat
Cantus Army
Canta
Cantus
T. S. Worthington
Boree-Lake Post
No. 90
Amercan Legson
Rominge
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Henry A. Melvin
John M. York
W. A. Sloane
District Court OF Appeal
Frank G.finlayson
Williamh. Thomas
Dana R. Weller
Gavin W. Craig
Lewis R. Works
William L. Peeler
Los Angles
W. Clark
Union Oil Company of California
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Secretary State
Cadpaierta News
Avalon
Catalina Island
Redlands
B. T.scott
B. T. Scott
West Highland Street
Santa Ana
S.W. McMicheals
Richfield
Orange County
Scott
Micheals
Arthur Kinsbure
Col. Campbell
Joseph Leiter
Goleta
M R. Carmody
Bakersfield
M. P. Shea
Forest Lake
Galt
Lake Tahoe
ATL. C. Pt Bil
V. P
Els Soosevelt
PR. R
Joe Praebanath
Redondo Loach
Joe Sus
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