Greatest Naval Battle Rumors Roil Europe In War News
April reports from The Hague and London describe a possibly decisive naval clash near Heligoland with British vs German fleets and chatter of a Dardanelles assault. Officials confirm a severe Ypres engagement while details remain muddled and casualty counts disputed.
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the Hague
Heligoland
Kiel Canal
London
Ypres
Flanders
North Sea
Dardanelles
Turkey
Europe
Hill 60
Short Men Best Soldiers in Modern War
The article argues that height advantage fades in modern warfare. Short soldiers may suffer fewer bullet hits, show greater aggression and quicker response, possess endurance for action and marching, and recover faster from wounds and illness, challenging the old belief in giants as superior fighters.
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Grenadier
Pacific Electric to Build Big Freight Station in Riverside
Riverside rumors say Pacific Electric will deploy a large freight station in Riverside on a central business site. Two nightly freight trains from Los Angeles to Riverside are planned, with through service extending to Corona. The Citrus industry may gain as PE competes with Santa Fe, plus a spur to Jameson packing house and the gas plant is planned.
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Corona
Riverside
Pacific Electric Railway
Pacific Electric
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Santa Fe Railroad
Electric Company
Jameson Packing House
What Is Christ to You Sunday Sermon Topic
Christian Church announces morning sermon on What Is Christ to You with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Junior service at 2 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and evening praise and preaching at 7 30 p m Evening topic Watchman What of the Night A cordial invitation to attend.
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Christ
Christian Endeavor
First Methodist Church Announces Services and Topics
Pastor J. F. Humphrey preaches Sunday morning None of Your Business and evening The Great Failure. Epworth League addresses What the League is doing in India. Service by the Second Department with midweek service Wednesday night. Jas 1 27 Cor 1 26 31.
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League
India
April Parcel Post Volume At The Local Office
During the first half of April the local post office processed 1401 parcel post packages. The figure shows typical activity for non holiday periods and the average is expected to hold across most years outside peak season.
Bantam Regiments Drill In England Replacing Tall Soldiers
The standard for recruiting sinks in England as Bantam regiments take over drill duties. The era of the tall soldier is fading while shorter soldiers step into the field.
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England
Dry plan split wine from beer in California drive
A 35 member California Dry federation committee will urge two constitutional amendments to go on the November 1916 ballot. One would prohibit all but wine making, effective January 1, 1918, the other would ban wine production and sale, effective January 1, 1920. Congressman Charles H. Randall pressed for study of other uses for wine grapes by the state horticultural commission.
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California Dry Federation
Fresno
D. M. Gandier
Anti Saloon League
Charles H. Randall
Los Angeles County
The
State Horticultural Commission
Riverside County to finish desert road from Mecca to Blythe
Riverside County awards a 10 mile desert highway contract to Hi Utting of Blythe to connect Mecca and Blythe and form part of a shorter Los Angeles to Phoenix route. Utting says the project will create a durable desert road able to handle water and traffic, with boulevard elements extending to Mecca this summer.
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Mecca
Blythe
Los Angeles-Phoenix
Los Angeles
Desert
Riverside County
Utting
Hollenbeck
Phoenix
Blythe Road
The Man of One Talent and The Proud in Heart Sermons
The Congregational Church in Edville presents a Sunday program with Pastor Edville A. Roys delivering sermons at 10 45 am on The Man of One Talent and 7 30 pm on The Proud in Heart. Sunday School starts at 9 30 am and 1 pm C E Society meets.
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the Congregational Church
Edville A. Roys
M. C. E. Society
St Johns Church Schedule for Sunday Services
St Johns Episcopal Church presents 7 30 a m Holy Communion 9 45 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon with Mr GC Barry singing Shelley's Resurrection 7 30 p m Evening Prayer and Sermon Lessons from Hosea Friday Bible Class at 7 45 p m all are cordially invited to these services
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Barry
Shelly
Hosea
Attorney Weds Canadian Girl in Los Angeles
Karl Rogers chief counsel for Clartes Sebastian in a pending trial married Miss Hdna Landers of Winniper daughter of a former Canadiana Pacific railroad superintendent. Justice WO James of the district court of appeals performed the ceremony in a secret wedding today attended by the bride’s mother Rogers’ daughter and a few close friends.
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Los Angles
Karl Rogers
Clartes Sebastian
Hopo
Hdna Landers
Winniper
Canadiana-Pacific Railroad
WO James
District Court of Appeals
Rogers
Sebastian
Miss Landers
Mr. Landers
Adela St. John
Overflowing Roosevelt Dam Sparks Water Use and Controversy
April reports from Phoenix note more than a foot of water spilling over Roosevelt Dam spillways with irrigation in view. The Reclamation Service estimates the reservoir holds 51 000 acre feet in temporary storage beyond its 667 300 acre feet capacity, water in transit between intakes and spillways. The article mentions competition over who took the first overflow and notes planned events including a battleship Arizona christening and a local baseball game with Corona versus Native Sons of Los Angeles. updates on team positions and visiting relatives are included.
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Phoenix
Roosevelt Dam
Reclamation Service
Arizona
Storm floods claim thirty in southern Texas and nearby areas
Reports from Austin and Dallas describe a devastating storm that produced ten inches of rain in two hours. Floods swept away 200 dwellings, bridges, and streets, with total Texas losses estimated at not less than 1,000,000 dollars and statewide damage around 500,000 dollars. Rescue efforts continued as towns faced widespread disruption and casualties.
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Texas
Austin
Teas
Peole
Dallas
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Clay County
Birthday party honors Agnes Morickle with Arlington guest
Last night Mr and Mrs J L Waymire hosted Agnes Morickle of Arlington for her eighteenth birthday with Ada Tye as guest. After a social at the home guests attended the high school entertainment then returned home. Mrs Meriecklia, also of Arlington, just back from the San Diego exposition shared many incidents of the trip. House decorations featured a striking red and white rose color scheme.
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Italy
American Press Association
Trent
Trieste
Austria
Christian Church
J. W. Utter
First Methodist Church
J. F. Humphrey
H. 5
Australia
Tipperary
Anaheim
Arizona Capital
Yuma
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Charles Stanley Mook
West Sixth Street
Lonors
Native Sons Club
Mro
J. K. Mather
Mather
Blfe Dolan
W. LL. Brown
Lone Star State
Charles R. Winkler
George Whittington
A. G. Whittington
International and Great Northern Railroad
First National Bank
A. J. Ware
Pres
GEO
BE. Snidecor
California
C. C. Harrington
Laura V. Kirby
F. B. Snidecor
Corona National Bank
F. F. Thompson, Pres
Chas
Hoss
Ashier
B. McConnell
Prea
Nee McConnell
Cash
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