Standstill in Austria and Germany affects trade says unnamed American
An unnamed American businessman arriving via Hamburg Vienna and Berlin tells the Chronicle that all business in Austria and Germany is at a standstill. He notes trade damage from the war lasting for generations and predicts a harsh pinch in food resources. He cites isolation from the outside world, scarce news, restricted communications, and widespread pessimism about Germany and Austria.
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London
the Chronicle
Berlin
Hamburg
Vienna
Austria
Germany
Russia
Paris
England
France
Belgium
Horses Scatters Milk Wagon Contents in Town Runaway
A milk wagon driven by Percy Riddell and an unnamed helper fled from Tisnerat's bakery after a whistle near Corona Machine & Auto Works. The team dashed through Sixth Street toward West Sixth, scattering milk bottles and ice as bystanders dodged the runaway. Ivan Bowen later helped recover the wagon and its cargo. the rear axle was sprung but goods remained intact.
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Sixth Street
Corona Machine & Auto Works
Fifth
Ramona Streets
Tisnerat
Percy Riddell
BE. J. Genereux
Sixth
Ivan Bowen
Sheridan ‘Street
Harry Todd Leaves for Berkeley for Postgraduate Work
Harry Todd departed yesterday for Berkeley to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of California, where he earned his degree last year.
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Harry Todd
Berkeley
University of California
Corona Gas & Electric refutes service refusal claim
C C Bartlett manager of the Corona Gas and Electric Light Co says the paper's claim of refusing service is false. He notes the company would extend lines if revenue covers costs and recounts offering $100 toward connecting a southeast town resident who would pay the rest with rebates, but the resident declined. The firm emphasizes its duty to serve the public within reasonable limits.
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C. C. Bartlett
Corona Gas & Electric Light CO
Corona Gas and Electric Light Company
Bartlett
Oil Well Fire Threatens Potrero de Llano Well
Lightning struck stored oil near the Potrero de Llano well owned by the Pearson interests in Tampico. The blaze endangers the Pear son unit as the well yields about 10 million dollars in oil each year.
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Tampico
Potrero de Llano
Pearson Interests
Portrero
German Cavalry Force Counts 70 000 Men
The cavalry of Germany comprises about 100 regiments totaling around 70,000 soldiers. Private troopers wield lances that stand upright while saddled and carry a carbine slung in a bucket beside the saddle.
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Germany
Contestants urged to join Corona Independent contest for prizes
The Corona Independent advertises an Automobile and Prize Giving Contest with $1,500 in prizes including a Ford touring car and a Player piano. All entrants gaining votes compete, and those who do not win a prize receive ten percent of every dollar turned in.
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Corona Independent
Ore
French Artillery Defeats Germans at Dinant
The Times dispatch from Namur reports a daylong battle at Dinant with two main actions. German forces held Dinant’s left bank early, while a French cavalry thrust and infantry counterattack pushed the Germans back, followed by a crosstown artillery duel.
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London
Times
Namur
Belgium
Dinant
Meuse
Houx
Naaur
Peace Congress Proposed in Los Angeles
Aug 17 Los Angeles Will D Gould issues an appeal for a peace congress to unite in a petition led by those who know freedom. He envisions a court of nations a universal language and a world religion grounded in the ten commandments and the golden rule.
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Los Angeles
Will D. Gould
Municipal
Ie “Brothers
America
Court of Nations
French Troops Press Germans Suppressing Retreat South of Town
The German forces retire across the hills to the south while the French advance their batteries inch by inch. French artillery appears more effective as they drive the German line southward with infantry and chasseurs in pursuit. Casualties are implied to be heavy on both sides.
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Austria
Belgium
Liege
Friedrichstrausse
Red Cross
Berlin
Gold Lined Sailors Arrive in Falmouth England on Tour
US cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina anchor at Falmouth harbor with crowds cheering. Secretary Breckenridge reports an uneventful voyage as the ships plan to sail to Cherbourg then London and the continent. over 5 million dollars in gold aboard Tennessee to aid stranded Americans.
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United States
Tennessee
North Carolina
Falmouth Harbor
London
Cherbourg
Posse Ends Chase Kills Desperadoes
In a mountain cave battle a posse dynamited a hideout and killed five bandits after they murdered Joseph Shaler paymaster of Glen Alum Fuel Co and two companions. The raid left eleven bandits dead, with detectives and deputies wounded and $5000 of the payroll remaining missing.
Nowlin Learns of His Father's Death in Oxnard
George Nowlin of the Independent force received word this morning that his father S. S. Nowlin died in Oxnard yesterday in a runaway accident. The 83 year old livery businessman will be laid to rest in Riverside. Survived by three brothers in Portland and Seattle a daughter in Ontario and the Nowlin family in Ontario.
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George Nowlin
Independent Force
S. S. Nowlin
Oxnard
Riverside
Mr. Nowlin
Portland
Seattle
Ontario
Corona
Huerta Arrives in England En Route to Spain
Victoriano Huerta former Mexican president arrived in Bristol aboard the Patia from Jamaica with General Hianquet minister of war. He became wildly popular aboard the ship and will continue his journey to Spain tomorrow.
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London
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
General Hianquet
Bristol Town
Jamaica
General Huerta
Spain
Greece and Turkey May Clash Next
Dispatches report Turkish troops crossing into Bulgarian territory and moving toward Greece. Greece has notified Turkey and says naval and military measures would be taken if the news is confirmed.
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London
Greece
Turkey
Glynn Announces Democratic Run For New York Governor
Governor Glynn declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor on September 26 after returning from a tour of northern New York counties where he met with leading Democrats.
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Gov. Glynn
New York
Albany
N. Y
Glynn
Panama Canal Opens With Five Vessels Passage
Four merchantmen and one yacht cleared the Panama Canal on Sunday August 16. Two additional ships are due tomorrow and on Tuesday the Peruvian torpedo boat Teniente Rodriguez will pass, becoming the first naval vessel through the canal.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Teniente Rodriguez
France Responds to Wilson Mediation Offer
The French foreign minister Premier Viviani, replying to Wilson mediation, says France was attacked yet refuses aggression and thanks the President for his interest in France. He assures recognition of Wilson's concern in France's destinies.
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London
The
Chronicle
Viviani
Wilson
France
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