Victory for G. O. P. in Chicago and Michigan dry wins
Chicago elected William Thompson by a large plurality as the Republican ticket swept the city. Michigan swung to dry local option in 13 of 16 counties, expanding the dry area to at least 43 counties. Butte residents ousted socialist mayor A. Smith, giving Democrats control of the city council. women voted for the first time in the city election.
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Chicago
William Thompson
Thompson
Robert Sweitzer
Michigan
Detroit
Chippewa
Alger
Butte
Mont
Charles H. Lane
A. Smith
Louis Duncan
District Court
Smith
Reciprocity Day Invitation For Woman's Improvement Club
The Woman's Improvement club attends an invitation to join Highland Women's Club for Reciprocity Day on Friday April 9 at 2 30 p m in Library Hall. Two men were arrested by police after offering to buy copper wire from farmers and paying 95 cents. a Corona settlement led to the wire being returned and charges dropped.
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Woman’s Improvement Club
Woman’s club_of
Highland
Library Hall
J Aing
Santa Anna Canyon
Corona
Pilots Banned From Moving Enemies Ships In War Zone
The United States ordered pilots not to move merchant ships of any enemy of Germany out of Norfolk or Newport until further notice. Commander Thierichens said farewell to American officials as officials in Washington and Hampton Roads sought guidance. The British authorities reacted with concern as the Baiel remained at the pier and talks continued.
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Newport News
Prinze Eitel Friedrich
U. S
Germany
Norfolk
Newport
Thierichens
Hamilton
England
Washington
Alabama
Hampton Roads
Norfolk Navy Yard
April Calendar by Mr Ganderbone
A fragmentary verse satire targets propriety and fashion in April regard to a young girl. It quibbles with censorship and attire while imagining social reaction and modesty. The poem hints at public scrutiny and discomfort over exposure.
Sebastian Indicted Again In Los Angeles Officer Mayor Case
Charles Sebastian chief of police and mayoral candidate and Mrs Lillie Pratt are indicted by the county grand jury for contributing to the dependency of Edith Serkin a 17 year old ward. Sebastian suspended from the post at his own request amid further charges of attempting to influence the grand jury in other investigations.
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Los Angeles
Charles Sebastian
Lillie Pratt
Edith Serkin
Sophomore Play Promises Crowded High School Buckeye Auditorium
The high school sophomore play The Sophomore advances toward Friday and Saturday shows in the auditorium. Director Miss Elizabeth Andrews has a strong cast led by Robert Stewart as The Sophomore, a star football fullback, with Charles Harrington and others in supporting roles. Act I scenes at Lakeville University physics class, Act II at Prof Alden's house, Act III at the athletic association office overlooking the football field. Stewart must pass a physics exam to play in the Thanksgiving championship game against Wilton. Hope Alden assists him with questions arranged by Kennedy and others.
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Elizabeth Andrews
Robert Stewart
Donald Sias
Bud” Kennedy
Capaain
The
TOAD
Stanley Davis
Kink
Mannister
Charles Harrington
Ili
Office of Athletic Association
Wilton
Alden
Stewart
Hope
Stewart. Kennedy
Ames
Bapnister
Burns
Riverside County Month at Panama Exposition
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Southern California Panama-Pacific Exposition commission based in San Diego designates April as Riverside County month at the exposition. Special events are planned weekly including tea at the bungalow and receptions in the Blue Room, with details published as the program completes.
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Woman's Auxiliary
San Diego
Riverside County
the Independent
Brotherhood Meeting At First Methodist Church Highlights Address
The Brotherhood gathering last night at the First Methodist church drew many members and featured an excellent address by Dr. Inwood district superintendent.
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First Methodist Church
Inwood
Circle City boosted by independent presses plan
The Corona Independent announces an illustrated prospectus detailing Corona's growth, benefactors, and future prospects following the trolley line victory. It will highlight public spirit, notable locals, and Corona as a leading lemon port, with distribution to showcase the city’s triumph and promise. Work starts immediately.
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Corona
The
Independent
Flyless Campaign Program at Library Night
Miss Clark and high school students will present a Flyless Campaign programme at the library tomorrow night at eight o'clock. The evening's entertainment aims for a large attendance and will feature talks by Roy Root Murley Colbern Florence Sargent and Edith Eppenheimer illustrated with pictures by the high school students.
Motorcycle Trip to Grand Canyon Tests Endurance
Stephen Willard of this city returns from an ambitious 1000 mile round trip to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. He rode twin Indian machines through mud washes and white sand, with several spokes broken and portions of track used for miles, detailing days from Corona to Yuma and Kingman to Hackberry before continuing to the canyon.
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Stephen Willard
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Arizona
Willard
Cadiz
Goffs
Kleinfelter
Needles
Yuma
Kingman
Mr. Willard
Hackberry
Direc
California to revamp revenue and tax system
Sacramento reports a constitutional amendment by Senator Newton W. Thompson backed by the administration aims to overhaul state and local tax laws. It would place revenue administration under a state tax commission and remove powers from the current board of equalization, with an investigation funded at 75000 dollars before the 1917 session. The plan follows dissatisfaction with the 1910 system and calls for 1917 reforms.
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Sacramento
California
Newton W. Thompson
Senate
Thompson
Owens
Purkitt
Stuckenbruck
Irwin
Hanford
Lyon
Office of Public Defender
Fire destroys wholesale district in Montgomery
Heavy fire in the Montgomery wholesale district caused an estimated 200000 dollars in damage early today. The blaze prompted extensive emergency response and temporary closures in the area.
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Montgomery
Ala
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T. C. Jameson
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