22 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
1
A vast crowd gathers in Atlantic City on Easter Morning 1920 as 140000 people camp along the Boardwalk and 500 hotels brace for 30000 more excursionists. Railroad and hotel workers prep to feed, transport and host dignitaries, tourists, and fashion-minded visitors arriving by train, car, and coach.
A chart shows no rain on Easter Sunday in Southern California for ten years, based on U S Weather Bureau data. The piece urges using past conditions to gauge future weather and notes the worst to be expected and the best. It also includes a line about newspaper advertisements covering the community.
An unmasked bandit with a 3000 dollar bounty evades three posses near Rawlins Wyoming as he robs four California Linetteas of the Southern Pacific from a moving passenger train. He boarded at an unknown stop, chatted with women passengers, then held up the train and escaped into the mountains as it slowed.
B MacDonald of Crown City Drug presents a fine bulldog named Dan. The fighting breed is highly valued and admired by local dog fanciers in Southern California.
Washington reports scant hope Berlin will concede to U S submarine warfare terms as officials await Germany’s reply. Von Jagow urged the American envoy not to inform Germans, and Berlin presses faced waves of anxious inquiries as editors hint at preferring peace yet insisting on rights to strike at weak points.
San Antonio reports the rapid Mexican crisis with General Hugh Scott's border arrival and secret orders to General Pershing signaling renewed U S troop actions. General Servantes, Villa's chief, is blamed for the raid on Columbus New Mexico after a confession by a senorita whom he sheltered.
Miss Stella Platt Miss Anna Platt and Miss Lillian Lewis return from Los Angeles where they attended a concert by the New York Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday. They enjoyed eighteen numbers including performances by celebrated pianist Josef Hofmann.
London April 22 Henry Gordon Selfridge reports Europe will rise rapidly after war. Demobilizing armies and new war machinery will shift to civilian industry. Labor may demand higher wages as standards rise. revival will be substantial. Continued discussion on page four.
Descriptions of a bustling Broadwalk scene show crowds packing amusements hotels and cafes as revelers push toward late hours. Weather promises ideal but breezy conditions for the upcoming evening with crowds gathered from Shelbourne to Rudolf venues.
The Seventh Annual Drake relay meet opens at the Des Moines stadium before about 7000 spectators. Nearly 100 teams from major universities including North Dakota Illinois Wisconsin Oklahoma Colorado Pennsylvania Ohio State Southern California Indiana Washington Notre Dame and Kansas Agricultural participate in the big relay event.
Easter program at the First Christian Church featured Anthem and choir pieces, recitations, solos, duets, and group exercises performed by the Sunbeams and Pansy Circle. J W Utter led the service with remarks and Pastor J W Utter delivered the closing.
Mas ton Smith, an employee, injured the middle finger of his left hand while operating machinery at the By-Products plant. The end of the finger was cut off and he was treated by Dr Davis. The patient is progressing well.
Easter Sunday promenade from Santa Monica to Venice canceled after ministerial opposition. Officials had planned a colorful display with bathing suits worn by scores of girls and youths, ending in a dinner and prize ceremony for standout costumes.
The Easter program at the Methodist Episcopal church includes a Sunday School drive to boost attendance and a final contest against Upland. Morning worship at 9 30 will feature a sermon on “Waster Discoveries” and music. The choir performs Judson pieces and resurrection songs, with a cantata at 7 30 and talks on the Power of an Endless Life. Prof A Leath er of Los Abitelog to sing.
Berlin reports the French assault on Dead Man's Hill failed with the war office stating British forces recaptured a third of 600 yards seized Wednesday near Vipres and Langemarck. Paris confirms French gains around Verdun amid Turkish front news. London announces Field Marshal Von der Goltz has died after a ten day illness, noting his role with the Turkish army.
The Pope released an Easter greeting to America calling for peace and urging nations to lay down arms. The message echoes the risen Saviors call to Christians and asks for divine aid in ending wars and fostering reconciliation.
A pastor conducts the Sunday morning service at AMYUG in Wisconsin. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text but indicate a regular worship gathering led by the pastor. The scene focuses on communal worship and religious instruction.
Banjo mandolin and guitar players from amateurs to professionals gather in Washington for a three day American Guild of Plectralists convention. Raleigh hosts hundreds as the Nordica club of Washington plans a large concert led by Walter Holt. The guild formed in Boston fifteen years ago and includes top fretted instrument players nationwide. Compositions from members aim to win first prize for music writing to be performed at the convention.
The First Baptist Church at 905 Washburn St announces Easter Sunday schedule for April 23. Bible school at 9 30 am with Easter exercises by primary and intermediate departments. Morning worship at 10 54 am with sermon The Way From Emmaus and special choir and quartet performances. Evening service at 7 30 pm features a service of song with sacred melodies and stereopticon slide presentations depicting Passion Week.
Pearls are ranked by value with black pearls at the top followed by pink, then white and finally yellow. The note emphasizes black as the most valuable, with pink secondary.
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