14 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson, delivering the first American executive speech on foreign soil, calls for actions at the peace conference to rebuke Germany’s terror and spoilation and to ensure just punishment. He praises American troops and vows continued Franco American cooperation for lasting world peace and freedom.
In the motherless home of Frank Danairri nine children, youngest nine months, oldest 15, rely on eight caregivers. Community donations and clothing drives have aided the children with outfits and shoes sought. a Christmas feast is planned by Chief Redans, Miss Jacobson, and others as many contribute to ease their burden.
Washington reports that Germany has asked the Swiss legation to seek the place and date for peace negotiations. The German communication emphasizes urgency due to famine conditions and seeks guidance from the state department on where and when talks should occur.
The George Washington will return to the United States immediately. Its crew is expected to reach home before Christmas.
An Aledo Illinois brief tells of an entrepreneurial geeser who started with 1.80 dollars, funded by stock and an ad, and earned three dollars in a day. He expanded with ads and space, opened a regular store on a corner, and kept advertising to draw customers. Locals dubbed him the merchant prince for his success in tough times.
Copenhagen report notes Berliner Tageblatt calls for immediate measures to stop Fochan forces from crossing the Rhine, pressing for quick summoning of the Reichstag to address the threat.
Des Moines city authorities ended mandatory flu mask wearing after protests from motion picture managers church groups and others The decision allows voluntary mask use at theaters churches schools and related venues A city education campaign will promote mask use as a preventive measure.
A dispatch from Treves says the armistice has been prolonged to January 17 with possible extensions. The inter allied armistice commission, led by Marshal Foch, sits at Treves awaiting the peace preliminaries. The national assembly election is set for January 16 and a first meeting soon after. Munich reports urge dismissal of the Ebert Scheidemann government and creation of a military tribunal.
British newspapers warmly welcome President Wilson to Europe and highlight his acceptance of King George’s invitation to visit London, giving prominence to the forthcoming diplomatic trip and its significance for allied relations.
Madrid rejected Catalonia autonomy, prompting Catalan deputies to leave the chamber on Thursday and travel to Barcelona the region’s capital.
Stockholm report says the Finnish government is funding Russian monarchists, according to a dispatch in the Social Demokraten. The claim ties Helsinki to a royalist backing amid wartime tensions and Helsinki’s controversial stance.
American troops crossed the Rhine at dawn on a damp morning using four bridges and two ferries along a 60 kilometer front. The 1st Division led at Coblenz on a pontoon bridge with Brig. Gen. Parker at its head, reaching Ehrenbreitstein near Mainz, while German guards surrendered vast munitions as two French divisions moved to aid.
P. J. Whitten teams with L. L. Patterson, arriving from Arizona, to open Whitten & Patterson in the former FE. 5 Genereux room next Monday. They report clients for two city properties and a ranch deal, with Corona poised to begin her term, signaling growing activity.
War department lists units designated for return to the United States. Air service groups from Chesneau, 4th aero squadron with medical detachment, 17th and 20th aero squadrons, 29th engineers detachment plus several companies totaling 87 officers and 2085 men. Transports BuItenzorg Amphion and Swanee carry officers, men, and civilians back from France in December.
Franklin Thitehborn, California Anti-Saloon League publicity director, warns that ratification of the National Prohibition Amendment hinges on a favorable governor and legislature. He notesAssembly support already exceeds the 41 votes needed and Senate support appears strong, but liquor interests will press every member with bribery threats and coercion to block ratification. He appeals for assistance to keep the public informed.
Word from Captain Henry Jameson says he will leave for the west this Saturday but expects to reach Corona by Christmas. He will bring his company back and will be relieved on arrival after discharge papers. He and his company were sent to New York for Siberia service until the armistice changed plans. Mrs. Jameson remains in Glendale and will return to Corona with her husband.
The piece outlines Wilson's plan for a peace conference, stressing a league of nations as part of the treaty, freedom of the seas, and just German indemnities. It notes the delegation's stance on publicity, world representation, and cautious handling of Germany.
The Rev. John Snape of Hollywood Baptist Church writes parishioners that shutting churches harms faith and health. He argues lifting the ban on Sunday worship would reduce contagion risk and that people should worship at 9 a.m. while condemning the health board and city council for delaying religious freedom.
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