Villa Gains Early Advantage in Mexican Fight Near Celaya
Reports from San Luis Potosi say General Villa holds the initial edge over General Obregon as about 45 000 troops clash near Celaya and vicinity. Obregon’s retreat is reportedly cut off, but final outcome remains uncertain and could reshape Mexican rail and wire communications with the United States.
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Washington
Villa
Mexico City
Obregon
Villa-Zapata
Mexico
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoras
Saulo Navarro
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Angeles
de. Witt “Milling
Lieuten- Byron
Jones
United, States Army Aero Corps
San Diego
Navy diver locates F-4 at 288 feet depth
Chief Gunner's Mate Frank Crilley, expert diver, found the submarine F-4 on the ocean floor outside Honolulu at 288 feet, a new depth record. The craft lies on its starboard side with the bow shoreward, two lines attached, no coral growth, diver descended without recompression, and further observations are planned before any raise attempt.
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Honolulu
T. H
Frank Crilley
United States Navy
United States
Crilley
Navy
Maryland
Boost for the Boost Edition of The Independent
The Independent appeals for wide local and editorial backing to publish a large Boost edition highlighting Progress Achievement and Corona area citrus industries. Editors promise extended attention to home resources and seek financial and public support to produce a city representative compendium.
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Independent
The
Corona
Star
Big purchaser arrives at Corona Farms in Los Angeles area
E N Long of Greenburg Kansas bought 20 acres of young orange and lemon orchard at Corona Farms for 94440 after visiting with Janss Investment Company. He plans to move with his family after settling affairs and building a bungalow. The Janss campaign sparks incoming buyers and strong farm property inquiries, signaling a busy California summer with thousands of new settlers expected.
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Mr. Long
Los Angeles
Janss Investment Company
Corona Farms
Corona
G. S. Reynolds
Kansas
California
Coronaa
Australian Band Shines at World Fair Parade Dedication
The Australian group of 35 young men leads a spectacular parade to the Australian pavilion at the Exposition Court of Abundance. Thousands gather as the band plays and High Commissioner Deakin reviews the dedication ovation, marking the event as a top attraction among ceremonies.
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Australia
Young Commonwealth
Tower of Jewels
Hamlin
Deakin
States Reunion At Exposition In San Diego
Iowa and Illinois Societies of San Diego invite former residents of both states in California to a reunion at the Panama California Exposition grounds April 21 to 23. Events include a Wednesday arrival, a Thursday Iowa picnic in Pepper Grove, and a Friday Illinois reunion with programs, songs, and addresses.
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Iowa
Illinois
California
San Diego
Exposition Grounds
Pepper Grove
Exposition
Iowa and
Hinois
Illinois Associations
Southern California
Los Angeles
Exposition Park
C. H. Parsons
Iowa Association
Saniego
St. James
H. Parsons
Federation of State Societies
Seventh Street
Santa Fe
Curtis Dr. Wilbur
Iowa Association of Southern California
Frank W. Blair
Illinois Association of Southern California
HK. Snively
Riverside Mayor Seeks Road Closure Authority
Mayor Oscar Ford of Riverside asks the county board of supervisors for authority to close roads under construction to general traffic. The project runs north of the city toward the San Bernardino county line and is reportedly hampered by routine traffic. The request has been referred to the highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ford
Riverside
Board of Supervisors
Trafic
San. ‘Bernardino
Highway Commission
Chamber Meeting Urges Unity for Corona Growth
Citizens urged to attend a city hall meeting at 8 pm as the business men's association merges with the Chamber of Commerce to boost Corona's development. Members are urged to support efforts and promote prosperity, warning that apathy harms the town and family support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Corona
Monarch Sinks After Five Mile Race to Shore
65 passengers aboard the Monarch were landed safely after the steamer sank in Selby mud at San Pablo bay following a leak during a five mile dash from Sacramento. No lives were lost as crew and captain guided passengers ashore with life belts secured. The cause of the leakage could not be determined.
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San Francisco
United States Marine
Selby
San Pablo Bay
Sacramento
Carquinez Straits
San Pablo—bay
Sacramento River
Sarcamento
Creatore's Band to Give Concert in Corona
Arrangements are completed for Giuseppe Creatore and his celebrated band to appear in Corona on April 23 at the Woman's Club House under the auspices of the Coronary Federated Brotherhood.
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Ig Guiseppe Creatore
Corona
Woman's Club
Coronary Federated
Brotherhood
Thirteen Die in Detroit Street Car and Freight Train Crash
In Litro it Detroit April 15 a collision between a city street car and a freight train killed thirteen people two dozen injured. Most victims are foreigners and ten are women with four more in danger. The street car was crowded homeward from work and the conductor signalled the motorman to wait but the car apparently proceeded onto the tracks.
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Litroit
Detroit City
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United States Aero Division
la Corona
Honolulu Harbor
Majestic Theater
WorldFilm
Corporation
Fred. Mason
Tole
NEW Federal Trade Commission
American Press Association
Wiliam H. Parry
George Rublee
Edward N. Hurley
Joseph HB. Davies
William J. Harria
E. N. Long
Greenburg, Kan
Sas
Jewel City
Pacific
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