Guard of Prussian Army Backs Chancellor Ebert
Thousands of Prussian guards reportedly pledged loyalty to Chancellor Ebert’s government aiding his position against the Bolshevik threat led by Liebknecht. The move could bolster his planned socialist army and military strength amid postwar instability. Berlin women workers face starvation and unemployment as factories close and demobilization accelerates. An estimated 200,000 illegitimate children in Germany are attributed to wartime conditions.
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Copexhagen
Berlin
Ebert
Obert
Karl Liebknecht
Bolsheimem
Germany
Orona Hardware Company Showcases Tasty Window Display
The Corona Hardware Company highlights festive window decorations with north window toys and hand painted dishes, while the south window features nearly 200 items including casseroles, silverware, Pyrene ware, and heating and housekeeping goods. The display aims to attract housewives seeking practical gifts and seasonal help.
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Orona Hardware Company
Colorado specialist buys property in Our Colony
Mr and Mrs H P Harris return from a wide trip through New Mexico Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Cal They traded 10 acres Bierma place on Lincoln Street in Colorado Springs to Dr Berry an eye specialist who plans winters in California and may make improvements if the location proves suitable Mrs Harris is daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Jones of North Lincoln Street
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H. P. Harris
New Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Cal
California
Colorado Springs
Harris
H. C Jones
North
Lincoln Street
Flu cases drop in Los Angeles as day totals fall
In Los Angeles today 446 influenza cases were recorded with nine deaths by 10 o'clock, down from yesterday's 650 cases and four deaths. Officials expressed hope that totals would fall well below yesterday's 893 cases and 17 deaths.
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Los Angeles
Treasury certs authorized for 500 million dollars
Secretary McAdoo authorized a new issue of treasury certificates of indebtedness totaling 500 million dollars. The issue is dated December 19 and matures May 20, 1919.
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Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Krupp Directors Probe Products To Be Mined
Berlin reports directors of the Krupp works asked their workmen to indicate which products shall be mined in their factories. The directive aims to set production priorities and align output with wartime needs.
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Berlin
Krupp Works
Frank Donarri Family in Very Sad Plight
The Donarri family suffers after the wife died recently leaving nine children motherless. Father works day labor but illness and lack of funds strain the household. Local readers in Corona are urged to help through Chief Redans to ease the stricken family's Christmas relief.
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Frank Donarri
Corona
Redans
Expecting Return Soon From Chaplains School
In Camp Taylor Louisville on December 7 1918 Chaplain's School students report a strenuous life with 14 hours on duty 8 in class daily. The class notes Thanksgiving at a Kentucky lawyer's home and anticipate graduation around December 12 with examinations under way. The men prepare for duties at Y M C A hospitals and churches in Louisville before rejoining Corona. The steamer George Washington carrying President Wilson was 600 miles from Brest and sailing at 15 knots amid heavy seas but is expected Friday afternoon.
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the Independent
Y. M
Louisville
Kentucky
Brest
France
George Washington
Wilson
Have a Heart Copy Delays Publicity and Cost
In September to November the Independent faced late copy delaying notices and meetings, causing press delays and extra overtime costs averaging 15.65 dollars monthly. Publicity staff scrambled to fit last minute writeups for a Riverside speaker's event, leaving Corona viewed as a small town.
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Independent
Baker urges end to drinking for returning soldiers
Secretary of War Newton D Baker sent a directive to army commanders urging civilians and officers to discourage alcohol for returning troops. As millions prepare to demobilize, officials warn drinking could undermine discipline and recovery. The president could shut saloons nationwide if needed, a move believed to have broad support.
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Washington
Newton D. Baker
United States Army
Secretary of War
Baker
War Department
Congress
United States
Pilot Hogland undertakes Sacramento to Seattle air mail test
Lieut Hogland completed a round trip from Sacramento to Seattle and back to report to the commanding officer at Matherfield. He arrived over Sacramento at 3 23 PM to study the feasibility of delivering mail between the two cities by air.
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Sacramento
F. Hogland
Seattle
Matherfield
Hogland
Relief aim for Armenian and Syrian orphans drives aid drive
American consuls in western Asia report that civilization there rests on helping destitute orphan children. The American Committee on Armenian and Syrian Relief is pushing for prompt relief.
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Western Asia
American Committee On
Early copy delivery urged to improve newspaper workflow
The editor urges reporters to submit their copy in the morning rather than at the last minute. Delays burden The Publisher and the public, risking the trust placed in the Independ ent columns. A two week trial of early submissions is proposed to eliminate overtime on production sheets.
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Corona
Italy Plans Formal Thanks to America for War Aid
Italy shows gratitude to the United States for its role in the war with plans for public tributes. Pietro Mascagni announces a joint Rome Milan Washington memorial recital and a Giornale proposal to form a Mayors Committee to visit America with municipal banners to honor President Wilson and the American people.
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Italy
America
Pietro Mascagni
Giornale
Vafia
Rome
United States
Wilson
Washington official foresees ample work after demobilization
Secretary W. E. Wilson of the Department of Labor reports cautious optimism about postwar readjustment. He urges rapid municipal and state-building, cooperative redivision of work if shortages occur, and urges employers and workers to pursue constructive community projects while awaiting a formal report from a national defense committee.
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Washington
W. E. Wilson
Department of Labor
Council of National Defense
Amon
Y M C A Plan Aims Sugar to Fight Alcohol in France
The YMCA in France plans to curb drinking by supplying sugar heavy soldiers with candy and sweets. Red Triangle canteens will cut beverage stock, concentrating on candy jams and sweets to reduce alcohol consumption, arguing that overindulgence in sweets can lead to sickness rather than intoxication.
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Paris
France
Red Triangle
Relief Reaches 92 Villages in Alexandropol Area
Advices report aid distributed to 92 villages around Alexandropol Russia where starving Arthenians reside. Relief efforts target food shortages and humanitarian needs across the region.
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Alexandropol
Russia
Bishop Declares Church Essential Amid Health Orders
The Right Rev. James Wise protest letters city health officer Dr. Clark declaring churches non essential for gathering. He argues worship is vital, cites epidemics, urges restoration of religious liberty and stresses churches as key in rebuilding democracy and American citizenship.
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Topeka
Kansas
He. J. Clark
James Wise
Sioux Dance of Victory Reenacted by Sioux at Fargo
The Sioux dance of victory was staged again in Fargo North Dakota after LittLe Bull's massacre of Cus ter's soldiers. Rev Adam McG Beede says the ceremony marked allied victory over Germany and featured a newly adopted flag. Indian orators praised the United States victory and spoke of restoring a sacred place for Germany by the confederation of nations.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Littlie Bull
Custer
Germany
Adam McG. Beede
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
United Ste . Tnedian
United States
First National Bank of Corona to Hold Annual Meeting
Notice states the annual meeting of stock holders of the First National Bank of Corona will be held at the bank offices in Corona on January 14, 1919 at 2 PM to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business as may properly come before the meeting. F. E. SINDECOR, Secretary. TD 12-19-26-2-9.
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First National Bank of
Corona
F. E. Sindecor
Armenians and Syrians Persecuted by Turks for Six Centuries
A historical note asserts that Armenians and Syrians faced six hundred years of persecution by Turkish powers. The claim emphasizes long standing ethnic oppression related to Ottoman rule and regional tensions.
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Colorado
Rev. Holt
Camp Taylor Champlain
Chaplain’s School
Camp Taylor
Louisville, Ky
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Mer
United States Department of Labor
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House of God
Lfe
Sam
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