Wilson urges modified private control of railroads
President Wilson outlines readjustment plans in a message to Congress asserting government regulation of railways should remain but not revert to prewar methods. He calls for swift study by Congress on railway control, plus continued public works, arid land reclamation, and legistative steps on taxation and suffrage. He notes troop deployments overseas and peace mission duties.
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Washington
Europe
Wilson
Orkney Islands
Congress
Another Gold Star for Service Flag Honors
Mrs. A. J. Nichols reports the loss of her son Ivan Nichols in Egypt where he served in the aviation corps. He was the youngest son, brother to Wlowel Nichols, a March Field mechanic. A March letter to him in Egypt was returned with failures to locate the addressee, then learned to be dead.
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A. J. Nichols
Chatr
Ivan Nichols
Egypt
Aviation Corps
Ivan
Wlowel Nichols
March Field
Corona
Record of brief religious services and appreciation
Fragmentary report notes two excellent services conducted by evangelists amid appreciative conditions. The text indicates positive reception and attendance but lacks concrete details on dates or locations.
The King Question and Royal Favor Across Lands
Report notes crowds cheering the king and queen at a recent military review in England and warm public affection for Albert and Elizabeth in Belgium. A moral line is drawn with the proverb as a guiding thought.
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England
Albert
Elisabeth
Belgium
Mind over panic urged in influenza editorial
The Philadelphia Enquirer reprints an editorial warning that panic worsens influenza and should be avoided. Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Croskey advocate an anti scare campaign, noting the death rate may be about one half of one percent and urging minds to stay calm and maintain clean living.
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Philadelphia Enquirer
Philadelphia
North Logan Square
Thomas E. Eldridge
John W. Croskey
West Philadelphia Medical Association
Death of George Lord Ends Very Interesting Career
George Lord a long time resident of this section died at 6 15 Sunday evening after a period of poor health He lived for years in the hills south of Corona and prospected in the mountains He came to town to ride in the Peace parade before his death The funeral will be held at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon from Hoovers funeral chapel.
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George Lord
Corona
George
Hoover
Visitors From Iowa Arrive For Southern California Visit
Mrs. George Wilkins of New Hampton and Mrs. Hattie Aldridge of Britt Iowa arrived in Corona to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lillibridge and families along with Mrs. Georgiana Baird and Mrs. Rose Wilkins. They plan several weeks in the area enjoying the mild climate and the blooms and fruits of local orange trees.
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George Wilkins
New Hampton
Hattie Aldridge
Britt
Iowa
Corona
C. B. Lillibridge
Georgiana Baird
Rose Wilkins
California
Women’s Union Head Meeting Set for Tuesday at Coffin Home
The officers and standing committee heads of the Woman's Union of the Congregational Church are requested to meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Coffin 820 Joy street.
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Woman’s Union of the Congregational Church
Fear, not fearfulness, curbs influenza in the streets
The piece urges practical calm over panic in facing influenza. It warns that dwelling on the illness on street corners invites worry and suggests resisting fear, calling on people to cast fear from their minds. It argues rational action beats constant alarm.
4000 U S Troops Arrive Home From Europe in Cunard Liner
The Mauretania arrived off New York Harbor with four thousand U S troops aboard the first homeward European force since the war. Marines and aviation units disembarked at the Fourteenth Street pier and then boarded ferries for transfer to Long Island City and Camp Mills for entrainment.
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New York
Europe
Lower Bay
Fourteenth Street
England
Manhattan
Long Island City
Camp Mills
Surgical Dressings Workers Asked to Give Their Help
The Surgical Dressings Department was ordered to make up all out dressings to conserve gauze so none will be washed. It will take only a few afternoons to complete the dressings on hand. High demand for gauze masks and pneumonia jackets has forced extra work at the Red Cross. workers are needed to share the load.
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The
Red Cross
Barber Bert Humble Reopens at Glass Bros Building
Bert Humble, after months running a Camp Kearney shop, returns to Corona and opens a new barber shop in the old Glass Bros. building beside the telephone office. He looks well and appears prospered.
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Bert Humble
Camp Kearney
Corona
Glass Bros
Bert
Squires couple new arrivals view Joy Street area
Mr and Mrs W Squires arrive from Iowa and move into the Geo N Baer house on Joy street near Sixth. The note welcomes strangers to the city and expresses hope they will like the town and choose to stay.
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W. Squires
Iowa
Geo. N. Baer
Joy Street
Sixth
F. W. Murray Expected to Return Soon
F. W. Murray is recovering and should be ready to attend to business in a few days. Mrs. Murray remains at his side and there are no indications of prolonged illness.
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F. W. Murray
Manlove Recovers From Flu Aims to Return This Week
Jeff Manlove has recovered from the flu and was downtown this morning greeting friends. He expects to return to work by the end of the week.
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Jeff Manlove
Paris Dramatist Edmund Rodland Dies of Pneumonia
The Paris section reports the death of famed dramatist Edmund Rodland at 2:20 p.m. today from pneumonia. The obituary notes his prominence in theatrical circles and his strong influence on contemporary stage writing.
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Paris
Edmund
Rodland
Hreich
Ated
Pneumonis
Traffic Officer Warns Offenders In Court
A traffic ordinance warning is issued to autoists by Chief Re lans who urges obedience. Those who ignore warnings will be summoned to appear in court, aiming to reduce violations and avoid costs.
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Relans
Socialist Mass Meeting in Chicago Demonstrates Bolshevist Trend
The Chicago Coliseum gathering of 6000 to 8000 socialists is portrayed as a Bolshevist rally aiming to sow disorder. Reports claim 75 percent showed Russian or German descent, with speakers praising the Russian Bolshevik movement and criticizing American ideals and wartime unity.
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United States
Republic
Germany
Berlin
Chicago
Russia
William Bross Lloyd
America
Red Cross Sewing Department Seeks Corona Helpers
The Corona Red Cross appeals for workers in the sewing department as refugee garments and pajama suits remain near completion. With Corona Branch pledged to continue aid, volunteers are urged to join at 1 p.m. to fit Christmas prep, sick and wounded care, and overall relief efforts.
North wind spared frost for this section
The article notes the north wind saved this section from a severe frost while frost damage occurred where the wind did not blow, with contrast across the valley and surrounding areas.
Roberts progress report from north trip home expected soon
Word from H. B. Roberts who went north a month ago to handle business matters is that he is getting along nicely. He is able to be up and around the house though still weak and plans to return to Corona as soon as she is strong enough to drive his car home.
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H. B. Roberts
Ias
Altho
Corona
Tome
Socialists Attacked in War Era Rally Broadcast
A wartime crowd jeers Bolshevist references while criticizing socialist leaders. Victor Berger boasts of indictments as speakers claim Socialists are pro Bolshevik and Germany would celebrate if socialist ideals spread. Applause erupts while American heroism is downplayed.
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Werth
Ange Samuel Gompera
Victor Berger
Socialist Party
Germany
United States
Europe
Vai Berger
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