01 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
A Communist regime expressed eagerness to swap raw materials for wheat amid wartime shortages. Officials emphasized bargaining leverage to secure essential food supplies, signaling broader trade pressures and economic strain.
United Press summary notes Parley Christensen’s presidential run and reports on Soviet policy, with remarks attributed to Premier Soe and mentions of Soviet communist programs. The piece discusses U S relations with Japan and Russia, stressing shared interests and public sentiment amid famine and trade discussions.
In a global briefing, officials from major economies gather to discuss measured financial conditions and stability. Analysts note coordinated policy signals and shared concerns over inflation, debt levels, and exchange rate volatility affecting trade.
District Attorney Matthew Brady declared that if Roscoe Arbuckle goes free it proves jails are built for the poor while the movie comedian’s murder trial nears. He noted Arbuckle, backed by money from himself and the industry, could be convicted if poor, not if rich. The case at San Francisco, involving Virginia Rappe, centers on the alleged assault in a Powell Street hotel then Howard Street scene. evidence includes a medical board report and testimony scheduled for four hours of arguments today.
The United States Railroad Labor Board announced 148 new working rules effective today. Open shop doctrine allows workers to be shifted to different tasks when their craft is idle. Minorities in shops gain representation in grievances, and machinists may disconnect wires and pipes under the new plan.
In a Washington address Bryan argues peace wins when nations show restraint. He cites Ford plans to scrap warships for scrap iron and convert vessels into automobiles, noting patience and cooperation shape the postwar order.
Red Bluff Cal December 1 twelve victims from yesterday's auto bus train wreck swell to thirteen with death of Chas Bosworth a high school student and driver of the bus Opal McNaughton seriously injured better today three other pupils not expected to live Elks Club opens to comfort parents and relatives in the outlying Dairyville area
State official reports that the Japanese government has instructed Admiral Kato in Washington to maintain the 70 percent armament ration despite consequences. The stance is described as unyielding on a vital point, reflecting Tokyo’s firm policy during the crisis.
National City Bank has secured a majority of the stock of Segond National Bank in New York. More than two thirds of Segond’s stock is held by National City Bank and an offer to minority stockholders will follow on the same basis as control was obtained.
Report notes Secretary Hughes program call to scrap the new dreadnaught Mutau. Inactive on fleet duty, the vessel was placed under scrapping consideration as part of defense program adjustments.
President Harding may ask Congress to authorize him to revise tariff rates by executive order as an emergency relief measure. He plans to include this in a forthcoming message to Congress aimed at providing immediate tariff legislation to lift American business from current depression.
Southern California Gas announces new gas rate schedule effective immediately aimed at attracting industry to Corona. Residential terms offer tiered pricing with a 1.00 minimum meter charge, plus a commercial rate of 50 000 cubic feet and above at 0.90 per 1000 cubic feet, with a 50.00 monthly minimum for meters. The Corona Chamber promotes this as key to securing added industrial life in the Circle City.
Mary Pickford Fairbanks is ill with tonsillitis and will sail home to America on the liner Paris from Havre, with husband Doug, before their planned return. A Dec. 5 departure is confirmed by a cablegram to the Fairbanks studios, though no illness note was made in the dispatch.
Six were killed four fatally injured and thirty hurt when trains No 12 and No 17 collided head on a mile east of Celilo Oregon at 12 45 am The Portland Spokane limited No 12 and the Oregon Washington limited No 17 were late due to storm dispatch confusion caused both trains to run on the same track Fireman George Bristow of No 17 was killed and W B Thompson of No 12 fatally injured The dead were sent to a local morgue and the injured to Portland with relief workers assisting at the scene.
Los Angeles reports a costly fire at the Broadway Department Store destroying Christmas stock and causing damage estimated near a quarter million dollars. Flames swept a five‑story warehouse at Second Central Avenue, with officials leaning toward an incendiary origin.
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