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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Mayor Frank P Firey of Pomona urges Corona voters to vote out the saloon in a forthcoming Independent editorial. He argues high licenses harm the community, notes real estate and business groups oppose saloons, and predicts no-saloon years will abolish the nuisance.
Captain Stanley, the reforming comedian, began revival services at the Opera House Monday evening. He speaks forcefully and wins audience favor with his singing. Audiences are large and enthusiastic as he denounces saloon evil and pleads for a clean town.
A 1908 Pomona letter from Mayor Firey argues eliminating licensed saloons reduced crime and police costs, boosted business, improved streets and sewerage, and drew settlers. Corona and local suffragists are urged to consider Pomona’s example as a positive model for temperance.
Dr. Cliff denounces political bosses and saloon-backed graft in Corona. He cites testimonies of license quid pro quo, campaign financing, and a county committee ultimatum. He urges voters to back reform candidates and mobilize turnout for a clean town and city government. Jno P Key, banker, spent Sunday in Pasadena.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved an amended prohibition ordinance with new provisions. It bans clubs formed to distribute liquor among members and bars express and railroad agents from selling liquor. Warranted seizures cover liquors and containers. druggists and hotels must post bonds of 1000 dollars. Families may forbid liquor to habitual drinkers. beer is now defined by presence of any alcohol, criminalizing selling even nonintoxicating beer. Riverside Press March 8.
An editor argues the moral and public health implications of licensing liquor sales. Citing court decisions, the piece questions whether towns may allow saloons while acknowledging patrons include many respectable citizens. It emphasizes the social harms and calls for an honest discussion of facts.
William G. Tandat argues that three licensed saloons in Corona cost the city far more than their revenue. He cites $4,045.81 in taxes and licenses plus additional criminal costs, estimating that three quarters of local drunkenness stems from the saloons. He questions the broader economic benefit of the trade for residents and merchants.
Twenty years earlier in Corona some sign vandalism marked a developing town. A scrawled phrase “South Riverside Sloan” appeared on an unpainted front, contrasting with the growing but shabby storefronts and the quiet crowd noted in passing.
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