President Wilson seen anger at Caraboa dinner quarrel
The article notes President Wilson’s wrath at a Caraboa dinner as critics claim he should take jokes in stride. It also covers suffragists led by Alice Paul accusing him of alienating the movement and urging women to sway votes against Democrats unless suffrage is granted.
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Wilson
Men of the Capital
Alice Paul
National Women’s Suffrage Association
Washington
Miss Paul
America
Womn
Democratic Party
Hold Up Incidents Reported On North Main Street
A hold up of Leo Devens near the Robinson ranch yielded 70 cents at gunpoint. An attempted break-in at Mrs Blanche Sargent’s Bloom ranch home followed, with two shots fired to scare off an intruder. Police linked the two events as likely the same bandit operating north of town.
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Corona
Santa Claus
Leo Devens
Robinson Ranch
Blanche Sargent
Central
Sargent Home
Mr. Deeans
North Main Street
Sargent Place
Bloom Place
Pork barrel bill challenged as greasing district machinery
The Wyoming representative blasted the river and harbor bill accusing it of being a pork barrel designed to grease the bearings of district machinery. He questioned whether the House would yield to political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Night Basket Ball A Success at Church Match
Rain delayed the Baraca Class game between Methodist and Congregational churches but the M E Baracas won 27 to 19 after a 14 to 13 first half. Early rough play drew several fouls with no future fixtures yet set though both sides want a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Towne
Baraca
Methodist
Congregational
Baker
M. E. Baracas
M. E. Baraca
Methodists
M. E. Church
Corona City Adopts Combined Auto Ordinance 308
At a regular city trustees meeting the draft automobile ordinance 308, combining two proposals, is read for first time. It covers lighting for horse drawn vehicles, front and tail lights for motorcycles and bicycles, speed limits, propelling by under 14s, fire hydrant clearance, and curbside vehicle parking rules. A memorial for city marshal G C Alexander is noted and a relief for Fire Department driver Blodgett is granted in part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Freeman
Corona Auto Club
Freeman
City of
Corona
Terpening
G. C. Alexander
Christmas Gift Spirit Beyond Cost
The text argues Christmas burdens some feel due to material giving. It emphasizes that acceptance comes from the spirit of love behind the gift, not its monetary value.
Fred Raney Dead In San Francisco Building Accident
Word reached here from San Francisco that Fred Raney, raised here and a 1910 high school alumnus, died yesterday while working on a large construction project in that city. Details are unavailable but it is believed he fell from the structure and was killed instantly.
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San Francisco
Fred Raney
Raney
Entertainment Postponed at Woman's Improvement Club
Due to the sudden illness of Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith the entertainment at the club house scheduled for December 29 is postponed to January 45. All tickets sold will be good for that week’s date.
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Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith
Woman's Improvement Club
Honeymoon Visit Ties Families Together in BC
On their honeymoon, Mr and Mrs Willingham of BC visit Mrs Foster and Mr Foster on Sheridan street. Mrs Willingham, formerly Miss Babbit, once taught with Mrs Foster in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha-H. Willingham
B. C
A. G.foster
Sheridan Street
City hall improvements and labor plans presented
The council discussed replacing a worker with a substitute, ordered a new cement walk to be built on the north side of City Hall, and asked Health Officer Dr. W S Davis to consult Attorney Freeman about an applicable city ordinance.
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Gully
Tuthill
W. S. Davis
Freeman
Discussion on Mexican Station in Corona
A 20 member chamber of commerce met this morning behind Corona National Bank to discuss the Mexican station in Corona. Attendees included W J Ponte low T Jameson WC Harth F W Reynolds Howard Glass City Attorney G R Freeman and B McConnell. After varied opinions Geo EK Snidecor moved to appoint a five member committee to present views to the city trustees, a motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Corona National Bank
Corona
W. J. Pontelow
T. ©. Jameson
Wc, Harth
F. W. Reynolds
Howard Glass
G. R. Freeman
B. McConnell
Geo. EK. Snidecor
Christmas Surprise for Dr. E H Smith in Hanford Visit
A longtime Christmas tradition brings Dr. E H Smith a surprise from his ailing father in Hanford. His family arranged a noon dinner with Rev. F W Reynolds and a letter enclosing a round trip ticket to Hanford. The envelope arrived as dessert neared and the father wished to join via trip when health permitted.
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E. H. Smith
Hanford
Robbery Report From Addie Cox Home Ingress
Miss Addie Cox reports her home was broken into last night and $45 plus in cash taken. She suspects a well dressed tramp she fed yesterday, matching a highwayman description seen on North Main Street. She recalls a light material coat with wrist straps on the sleeves.
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Addie Cox
Miss Cox
Devens
North Main Street
Cox
Last Sad Rites for G C Alexander in Corona
A large number of Corona business houses closed from 2 to 3 pm in respect to the late G C Alexander whose funeral was held at 2 pm at the Congregational church. The ceremony featured Rev J F Humphrey and Rev Chester Ferris with a large turnout including the Circle lodge I C O F and Odd Fellows. Alexander born May 22 1862 in Momence Illinois moved through Nebraska to California becoming Corona city marshal in 1912. He is survived by wife Elizabeth a daughter Mrs J B Burns a son Thedford and a sister in northern California.
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Congregational Church
Marshal
Corona
G. C. Alexander
Congrégational
Corana
Alexander
Circle Lodge
J. F. Humphrey
Methodist Church
Chester Ferris
Stephen
Arthur Dickinson
Chas, Miller
Arthur Tuthill
F. W. Revrods
Jesar T Dickinson
G.c.lexander
Momence
Kankakee Co
Jil
Lizzie Neikirk
Hemingford
Neb
Chadran
Wood City
California
Elizabeth
J. B. Burns
Thedford
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Caraboa
Congress
Campbell
Kansas
House of Representatives
Callaway
Teras
N. Main Street
Daily Independent
Cere
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Blodgett
J. C. Alexander
Odd Fellows
Californi
Txyad
Long Beach
First National Bank
A. J. Ware
Pres
C. Harrington
GEO
BE. Snidecor
V.pres
Laura V. Kirby
F. E. Snidecor
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