Russian Army to Escape German Forces From Polish Front
German advances cut off the retreat of the Russian army in the Polish salient as they seize Serock and approach the Warsaw railway. Field Marshal Mackensen makes slow progress while Grand Duke Nicholas is believed capable of extricating his forces. Diplomatic talks in the Balkans hint at Greece’s stance on Kavala. Petrograd reports Germany offered peace terms to Russia, but no confirmation exists.
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Petrograd
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Balkan
Servia
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Kavala
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Saloniki
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Greece
Constantine
Venizelos
Petrograd Bourse Gazette
Germany
Russia
Whittens Visit Riverside Family Sunday
Mr and Mrs P J Whitten and their children spent Sunday in Riverside visiting Mrs Whitten’s parents.
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P. J. Whitten
Riverside
Mrs. Whitten
Police Busy Run In Past Few Days Report
Police handled several incidents including arrests for drunkenness of three men from San Bernardino who paid $10 fines. A Garcia from San Bernardino caused a disturbance involving a three day old baby and paid a $50 fine before leaving town. A Riverside man intoxicated tried to break into the Santa Fe depot and was fined $10. A Mexican resident near the pottery became suddenly insane and was taken to Riverside for examination.
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Garcia
Santa Fe
Riverside
Ramsey
Mary Pickford Stars in A Good Little Devil
Mary Pickford headlines the film A Good Little Devil with a moving portrayal of Juliet the sightless child. Ernest Truax supports in a vivid role as the Peter Pan influenced character while outdoor scenes replace stage constraints enhancing color and artistry.
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Mary Pickford
Jts
Juliet
Ernest Truax
Peter Pan
the Majestic
George M. Taggat Visits City for Realty Business
George M. Taggat of Fullerton traveled to the city today to conduct real estate dealings.
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George M. Taggat
Fullerton
Survey on Trouley Line Linked to Corona Progress
Surveyors are at work on the final link of the Pacific Electric line between Los Angeles and Corona. Completion will offer rapid cheap passenger and freight service, with the route through Santa Ana canyon touted as a premier scenic electric ride.
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P. E
Corona
Yorba
Los Angeles
Yorba Linda
Stern
Santa Ana Canyon
California
California author wins state school reader adoption contract
Leroy Armstrong of Los Angeles triumphed in selecting sixth to eighth grade readers before the State Board of Education at the July meeting. He sells rights for four years to the state for 3000 dollars and guarantees plates cost no more than 3000 dollars. royalties are calculated at about 1 cent per copy.
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California
State Board of Education
Leroy Armstrong
Los Angeles
Commissioners of Education
Armstrong
Artin Strong
Noah blamed for mankind’s unhappiness in ancient tablet finding
An Oxford scholar translates a Babylonian tablet claiming Noah, not Adam, caused mankind’s misfortune. The tablet, dated earlier than Genesis by a millennium, places Noah in Paradise near the Tigris Euphrates, with Enki guiding him and warnings about the cassia tree.
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Philadelphia
Noah
Adam
Stephen Langdon
Oxford University
University of Pennsylvanian Museum
Enki
Paradise
Kingdom of
Tigris Euphrates
Cassia
Federal banks optimistic on operations and crops report
The Federal Reserve system earned 918 588 from November 16, 1914 to June 30 while expenses reached 804 117. Five banks Richmond Atlanta Dallas New York and Chicago earned more than they spent. Boston also shows optimism about slow improvements and future prosperity across districts. A reader notes urban street extension projects deteriorating conditions on Sixth Street and Magnolia Avenue.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Richmond
Atlanta
Dallas
New York
Chicago
Speedway Cuts Into Road Race In Corona Discussion
An editorial argues speedway racing is rising while Corona’s road course wanes as Los Angeles prepares a premier speedway. It urges boosting a 420 mile American Grand Prize road race in November to counter the shift and attract fans from nearby cities.
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Corona
Los Angeles Speedway
Los Angeles
Coron
Coeroni
The
Examiner
the Times
Corona Race Expected Fastest Pacific Coast Field
Los Angeles and Corona race buzz as November meet nears with a planned Corona Auto Racing Association reformation. Speed stars like Eddie Pollen Barney Oldfield and new machines Delage Mercer Stutz Dusenbergs Briscoe race for a record eight five mph one lap minimum and a possible 300 mile race average above ninety mph.
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Barney Oldfield
Chicago Speedway
Delage
Oldfield
Corona
Mercera
Stutz
Dusenbergs
Briscoe
Pacific Coast
Knocker of Corona Foils Town Morals With Fable Creature
A distorted, garbled passage describes a mythical knocker as a two leashed animal with a corkscrew soul and decayed principles. The text suggests its arrival triggers sincere men to avert their eyes, angels weep, and hell seals its gates to contain the rogue.
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Iowa
Hell
Dex
Stock sale opens for auto racing association drive
Members can still buy shares in the auto racing association as Crown Garage and Machine Works hosts the subscription list. The list stays open until a meeting is held this week at which remaining shares will be distributed to those eager to invest.
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Auto Racing Association
Crown
Ansious
Business visitors in Los Angeles include Chas. M. Bernard
Chas. M. Bernard of Los Angeles joined other business callers in the city today, meeting local merchants and discussing trade matters.
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Chas. M. Bernard
Los Ang
Birthday Party Honors Miss Charlotte Third Birthday
Mrs POON hosts a birthday party for her daughter Charlotte, with farm games and music by Viebrola. Decorations in pink and white hearts adorn the dining room where individual cakes with candles were presented, and guests include Mildred Nutrews, Marguerite Donnells, Edna Reeves, Florence Frazer, Charlotte Frazer, Harold Harris, Eugene Blair, and Marshall Veatch.
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