Tons Rebel Ammunition Held In New York City
Five hundred tons of ammunition ordered by the constitutionalists arrived in New York from Bridgeport Connecticut and will not be allowed to leave the port. Customs officials lack Washington guidance but expect clearance papers to be refused for vessels carrying arms to Mexican factions. In Tampico, the U S transport Hancock arrived with 270 returning refugees mainly involved in the oil industry seeking to resume work.
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Smallpox Rages in Culiacan Amid Civil War Turmoil
From Mazatlan and Durango reports dated June 1 the constitutionalist garrison at Culiacan Sinaloa suffers from a smallpox outbreak. In fierce clashes between Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi fourteen federal officers were captured and executed. The rebel forces also seized munitions and blocked relief for Mazatlan.
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Carlos Chaves
General Menal
World-Girdling Tour Aims to Fetch Fugitives
Oakland detective S J Clair Hodgkins leaves tomorrow on a 35000 mile world journey to extradite Sir Harry Westwood Cooper who finished a Natal prison term. Cooper faces bigamy forgery parole violation and fraud charges in California. Hodgkins will secure requisitions in Sacramento and credentials in Washington then sail to Liverpool via New York. The trip costs about 2000 and includes documents weighing 20 pounds.
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Harry Westwood Cooper
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South Africa
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Honolulu
Vancouver
Marriages Drop in Chicago Amid Labor Troubles
Chicago reports 209 fewer marriage licenses issued in May than in 1918 as labor troubles blamed for the decline. Through May the total reaches 12 801, while 253 licenses were issued yesterday signaling the June bride season and nearing last year’s one day record.
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Chicago
Robert Strain Returns to City for Reunion
Robert Strain, formerly of Corona and now living in Fullerton, is in the city today renewing acquaintances and reconnecting with old friends.
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Corona
Fullerton
Brawley Melon Growers Plot Nationwide Advertising Campaign
Cantaloupe growers in Brawley outline plans to expand marketing nationwide to boost melon sales and prices. Industry leaders say the campaign aims to increase consumer awareness and demand while supporting local growers.
Veterans Aid Grateful for Local Grocer Help in Corona
The Ladies of Veterans Aid thank Corona business men through The Independent for support. They acknowledge the S Miller Company for donated cherries and Frank Geith for loaned dishes after a benefit supper at the Congregational Church on Saturday.
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Address by Dr. Staley on Civil War memories and patriotism
The piece recalls Spain American War feats and daily duty to defend the flag. It contrasts Civil War fears with hopeful resolution, noting Northern and Southern resolve and the sacrifice of those who fought for the Union. Contemplates courage and unity amid national peril.
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Cuba
Manila Bay
Santiago
Merrimac
Mexico
United States
S. Ufe
Fruit shipments extremely heavy in two weeks
The Queen Colony exchange reports its two latest weeks as the heaviest citrus shipment period of the season with 60 cars last week including 36 oranges and 24 lemons. Lemons led as the heaviest week for any fruit, while navels see limited remaining shipments and orange demand remains weak amid high prices.
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Queen Colony Exchange
Frank Harlow
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Tariff bill increases imports as demand matches production
Washington reports that domestic food demand nearly equals output, prompting a shift from exports to imports under the new tariff law. The Commerce Department notes imports rose by about five million dollars monthly while crude food exports dropped over half. Beef cattle corn wheat rice macaroni fruits molasses and edible oils led import gains.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Panama Canal opening promises lower water rates to inland rivers
San Francisco June 12 The Panama Canal's opening will cut water rates from this port to points on the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio rivers by 40 to 50 percent. The Foreign Trade Department issued a prospectus through the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. A rate table estimates reductions for many California products based on barge company data.
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Panama Canal
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Foreign Trade. Department
San.Francisco
Riverside Dominates Orange Belt Tennis Championship
The Orange Belt Tennis Association hosts a citywide tournament at the country club with Riverside winning five of six cups. Corona takes one cup, Hemet none, as singles and doubles titles go to Riverside players led by Lionel Pedley and the Pedley brothers, with Elizabeth Andrews of Corona taking the ladies singles.
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Orange Belt Tennis Association
Riverside
Corona
Hemet
Lionel Pedley
Harold Lamson
Pedley
Birdsall
Elizabeth Andrews
Daly
Miss Andrews
Holand
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Dean
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Oldendorf
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Blackburn
San Diego Official Leaves for Southern Home After Visit
Maxfield district supervisor of the Cleveland Forest reserve from San Diego accompanied by a brother of Mrs. F. M. Baid of this city departed for his southern home yesterday after a several day stay as a guest at the Baird residence.
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Man Known Here Passes in Los Angeles
Coronans mourn the death of Guy E. Fairly former Corona Gas and Electric Light Co manager who died at Crocker Street Hospital in Los Angeles after two weeks with typhoid fever Funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from Pierce Brothers Mortuary Los Angeles He was a Temescal lodge F and A M member and resided in Long Beach survived by widow and one child and many friends.
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Corona Gas and Electric Light Company
Crocker Street
Los Angeles
Ile
Pierce Brothers UC
Ourage Lors
Temescal Lodge F. & A. M
Lece
Southern California
Addison Company
Lone Beach
Vanitie and Resolute Lead in Preliminary Cup Race
On a triangular fifteen mile course at Long Island Sound Vanitie and Resolute raced for the American cup. The two boats started in the first preliminary race with Vanitie taking a early lead shortly before one o clock on the second lap.
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Associated Press
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Bank Robbery Strikes Illinois Town. $2,500 Seized
Five robbers storm Ma no ARE PEtemo s in Champaign early today. While four guarded the front, an officer forced the safe, yielding $2,500 before the gang fled in a machine.
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Mano Are Petemos
Mediation in Mexican talks continues amid Carranza clash
Washington reports a Durango note criticizing mediators over constitutionalist representation as negotiators at Niagara Falls press for a shared path. Officials say the note does not alter mediator opinions while hopes persist for a truce and resolve through exchanges. Decision on Carranza's role remains days away.
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Durango
Niagara Walls
Niagara
Farley Triggers Washington Hotel Commotion
John Farley, famed for forced boxcar journeys and long quarantine stints over lep ery questions, checked into a fashionable Washington hotel near Vice President Marshall. He posed as "Mr Woodward" until a reporter identified him, causing a stir among guests and authorities.
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John Farley
Thomas R Marshal
Capital Life
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Woodward
Tampico Port Captured Lets Romza Troops Replenish Arms
Troops would be able to replenish their arms supplies through the port of Tampico which they recently captured. Arms for Mexican points from the United States must be sent to other ports and reconsigned there under present conditions.
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Ranza
Tampico
United States
Dynamite Found Under Secretary Houston Office
Four sticks of dynamite with burning fuses were found under the Department of Agriculture building near Secretary Flowston's office. An employee who reported threats is suspected. Daniel H. Juch is held for investigation amid questions about his mental responsibility.
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Flowston
Beny Exerible
Barnes
Daniel H. Juch
Mount Lassen Crater Emissions Visible Eighteen Miles Away
Sparks from the new crater near the summit of Mount Lassen again issue smoke and steam, plainly seen as far as eighteen miles distant.
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Mount Lassen
Mediators Deadlocked Over Conference Admission
In Niagar Ontario mediators remain deadlocked over admitting a constitutionalists delegation to a conference. Delegates seek more information on the character and ability of individuals who have proposed forming a new provisional government.
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