Key Men Answer Call for Strike Across U S Telegraph Firms
A nationwide strike by Commercial Telegraphers Union of America targets Western Union and Postal Telegraph, with 40 000 to 50 000 operators expected to walk out. Reports cite varying participation by city, including New York where main office traffic was crippled, Chicago with full staffing, and Memphis claiming full Postal day shift absence. Officials promise statements as details are checked.
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New York
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Commercial ‘Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union
Postal
Reynolds
The
Carlton
Chicago
Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago Western Union
Philadelphia
Miller
Horton
Pittsburg
Washington
Taff
Lines Tightening on the Radicals
Washington reports say five weeks of DOJ activity led to the arrest of a suspected bomber linked to a plot to target state and federal officials. Officials anticipate more arrests as they identify conspirators tied to the Palmer case and anarchist networks. The article notes possible deportations of aliens and stronger actions for radicals, with the Attorney General seeking new legislation if needed.
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Washington
United States Department of Justice
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Department of Justice
Palmer
Department
United States Department of Labor
Congress
Miss Utter Feted At Surprise Party By Lincoln School
A merry hoax surprise honored Miss Utter, a Lincoln school teacher, at the Thrasher home. About twenty-two colleagues gathered after a drive trap, sharing Life Booklets, fortunes, and pink and white refreshments, gifting a cedar chest.
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Misses Thrasher
Miss Utter
Lincoln School
Miss Jacobsen
Miss Thrasher
Raney
Washington School
Baseball Season Librarian-Look on pedestal marked Scott
A fragment notes a bust of Shakespeare on a pedestal marked Scott and includes a quip about a baseball error. The odd exchange suggests a humorous, informal museum or library scene with literary reference and sports slang.
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Shakespeare
Scott
Corona High School Class of 1919 Commencement
The largest graduating class in Corona history will hear Rev. James A. Francis D D deliver the commencement address on the high school campus at 8 o'clock tomorrow. Diplomas will be presented to twenty graduates fifteen girls and five boys with Willard Van Dyke president and Esther Williams vice president among the speakers and performances. The motto elevator to success is not running and they must use the stairs.
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Corona
James A. Francis
D. D
Los Angeles
Francis
Lucille Adela Baird
Frances Vail Berry
Erma Bruckman
Jeannetta R. Burks
Ethel Chaney
Helen Chaney
Libbie May English
Dorothy Jane Fear
Agnes Fish
Nellie Leona Fisher
Emily Rita Garcia
Winnetta Glass
Bert L. Husted
Anna Grace Key
George H. Rita
Willard Herman van Dyke
John Wightman
Esther J. Williams
Catherine A. Worthingham
Oral L. Wrestler
Willard van Dyke
Esther Williams
Bert Husted
Preparing for World Trade
Educators urge special school courses for foreign commerce focusing on geography and modern languages. The article notes Germans study foreign trade as a profession and that similar courses in the U S lack emphasis on geography and language, highlighting widespread geography ignorance among graduates.
Riverside County Banks See Deposits Rise by 1.5 Million
Riverside County banks report aggregate deposits increasing by 1.5 million dollars over the last four months, signaling improving liquidity across local financial institutions. The rise reflects sustained consumer and business demand for deposits amid changing interest rates.
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Riverside
Buy Now Buy Wisely Campaign Led by Babson
The Department of Labor campaign guided by Roger W. Babson urges immediate purchases to jumpstart peacetime industry. It argues wartime restrictions depleted supplies and now a boost in advertising and consumer spending will energize business, restore confidence, and mobilize labor and capital.
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Information and Education Service
Department of Labor
Roger W. Babson
Babson
Don’t Change Your Husband at Majestic theater
The Cecil B. DeMille Artcraft photoplay shown tonight at the Majestic stars Gloria Swanson as the lead woman with Elliott Dexter and Lewis Cody shaping the male roles. The drama explores why wives leave their homes and seek divorce, presenting a novel take on the issue.
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Cecil B. DeMille Artcraft
Majestic Theater
Gloria Swanson
Rold
Elliott Dexter
Lewis Cody
Mary Pickford Stars in Daddy Long Legs Here Monday
Mary Pickford and her company bring Daddy Long Legs to the Majestic for Monday and Tuesday nights. Pickford portrays Judy Abbott in the latest production praised as her greatest.
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Mary Pickford
Daddy Long Legs
Coronans Desiine
Riverside
Manger Spaugh
The
Majestic
Othe F
Theowine
Mary
Judy Abbott
Bear Cat Tractor Demonstration At Safford Ranch
A demonstration of the Bear Cat Tractor is planned for next Thursday afternoon at the Safford Ranch located miles northwest of Corona and 142 miles north of Coplen ranch, one mile south of Auburndale schoolhouse. All tractor enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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Safford Ranch
Corona
Coplen Ranch
Auburndale School House
Burleson Targeted at Labor Convention in Atlantic City
Postal workers and affiliated unions push an AFL resolution denouncing Postmaster General Burleson for alleged rights violations and interference with law, seeking his removal by President Wilson. The Typographical union plans a counter resolution and Sinn Fein official Pearry Boland is set to speak. Mrs. Rena Mooney also aims to address on behalf of Tom Mooney.
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Postal
Sinn Fein
Rena Mooney
A. F. of
L. Men
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor Convention
Burleson
Postal Workers
Wilson
Congress
Delogates
Republic of Ireland
Piarry Boland
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Red Cross Shop to Close This Week in City
The Red Cross Shop, a key wartime aid in the city, will be closed by Saturday. Personal items left by volunteers are in the shop and owners should claim them promptly to allow cleaning. Items remaining after closing will be disposed of. The shop is near Donnelly's dry goods in the Todd block on Main Street.
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Red Cross
Donnelly’s Dry Goods
Todd
Main Street
Five Pound Trout Won by Mrs Witherell at Big Bear Lake
Courtesy of Vir and Mrs Witherell and Mr Q Tribon the publisher and family were treated to a five pound trout from Big Bear Lake. Mrs Witherell caught the largest fish of the week and the gift is noted with thanks.
M Scoville Announces Temescal Lodge Meeting
M Scoville secretary of Temescal Lodge No. 314 FL and AM mails notices to members urging attendance for a meeting tomorrow night to confer the first degree in Masonry.
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M. Scoville
Temescal Lodge No
A.M
Opinions Differ On Silesian Question At Paris Peace Talks
Paris discussions show divisions in the Council of Four over Silesia and Rhine occupation. France rejects concessions and warns against weakening Silesia, fearing Poland loses buffer status and leans toward Russia. A plebiscite proposal is floated amid German protests over a Rhine Republic and self determination debates. Fiume asserts its autonomy and rights, demanding conference-approved consent.
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Paris
Council of Four
Rhine
France
Poland
Russia
Clemenceau
Silesia
Flame
Fiume
The Rough Neck at Danalda theater starring Montagu Love
Montagu Love stars in The Rough Neck at the Danalda theater on Thursday. The film follows John Masters a lumber camp boss who rises to political power in a big city and clashes with Frances Armitage as he pursues love and control.
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Montagu Love
Danalda Theater
John Masters
Masters
Frances Armitage
Roes
Wys Yule
Birthday tea for Mrs Key as graduates celebrate
Mrs John P Key observes a birthday with a family tea party at home. Children and cousins, including Herbert, bake a cake and churn ice cream while Miss Anna Grace nears graduation, and guests Mrs J M Key and Mrs Herbert M Key attend the cheerful gathering.
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John P. Key
Anna Grace
Master Herbert
J. M. Key
Herbert M. Key
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Postal Telegraph Co
Unieen
Memphis
Ienn
Atlanta
Newark
Utter
J. A. Francis
GWE
Irving O. Bragg
Moonlit Meadows
A. Czibulka
Sweet O
Salter
Frances Perry
Arthur E. Paine
Irs
Pessie B. Andrews
Silesian
the Rhine
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