24 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1914
Page
1
Paris reports a major battle along the French border as Allied forces of England France and Belgium clash with the German army. The official release notes heavy fighting and serious losses on both sides, with Russia advancing in eastern Germany and Servian victory impacting northern sectors.
Berlin reports that Grand Duke Albrecht’s army defeated France at Neufchateau Belgium and captured many guns and prisoners including several generals. Rupprecht and the Crown Prince pursue the French with 150 guns taken at Lunéville Blamont and Ciréy. The Crown Prince’s force drives beyond Longwy while Meuse cities face German advance after routing British cavalry.
Washington reports an end to danger of war as Austria dismantles the cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth at Esing Tau China to avert conflict with Japan.
Official report says British forces battled the enemy all Sunday near Mons Belgium and held their ground despite long fighting hours. Continued on Page Three.
Mrs. M. H. Bert arrived home after a two week trip around Los Angeles. She and Mr. Bert spent ten days at Catalina Island and visited Tropico San Gabriel and the beaches. He joined her upon her return to the city yesterday while T. E Brown of the Independent force visited Los Angeles and Fullerton.
Riverside deputy chief Carlson poured 312 bottles of beer and 10 demijohns of wine into the sewer after raids. The wine cellar at the police station overflowed, so contents of the beer bottles and whiskey flasks were emptied and the empty beer bottles sold to a junk dealer.
Two Chinese laundrymen who appealed to be taken off the German cruiser Leip zig in San Francisco harbor will be sent home at Germanys expense. They have been quartered at Angel Island since and Vice Consul Baron von Schack paid 375 dollars to the Toyo Kisen Kaisha Steamship company for their passage to China.
Miss Myrtle Newkirk returns from a week in Los Angeles and Long Beach as a guest of her sister Mrs. C. M. Harding. She reports her mother Mrs. I. B. Newkirk, who has cataract trouble, is improving.
The Corona Independent runs a special coupon incentive boosting votes for a yearly subscription club. Ten yearly subscriptions yield 100 000 votes, with each ten club bringing 30 000 extra votes plus regular votes. Contestants are urged to start early, recruit broadly, and contact the contest manager for details. A list of published votes for numerous entrants and addresses is provided.
Each of the eleven precincts in the supervisorial district will have a polling place. Voters cast ballots by party with separate Republican and Democrat ballots. The primary nominees will appear on the general election ballot on November 3.
Reverend J. W. Utter of the First Christian church delivered a Queen Esther sermon at the Corona union gathering at Eighth and Main. His interpretation drew favorable remarks as he recalled a similar telling before a literary group and noted its engaging portrayal. R. V. Roelofs led the chorus in Farrar's vacation absence.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor visited Venice yesterday. Mr. Taylor returned last evening, while Mrs. Taylor plans to stay for a vacation at the beach city.
In its first week of operation the Panama Canal earned about 45000 dollars not counting charges for largo service and advance payments for ships en route. Sixteen ships used the canal so far: fourteen American, one British, one Peruvian. Officials say wartime shipping traffic is steady but below expectations as war draws ships away.
Detroit prepares the forty eighth annual G A R encampment with city funds and a large civic committee. A special tax levy for veterans entertainment has been approved, souvenirs will cost the city over twelve thousand dollars, and advertising is barred. Decorations include twenty two foot white columns, oil paintings of valor, flags and electric lights. Local business groups aid in decorations and illumination across the city.
All London papers condemn Germanys move to levy a 40000000 dollar tax in Brussels amounting to about 55 dollars per person. They argue the assessment violates modern warfare ethics and public welfare principles.
Pekin Aug 24 reports the actual blockade of Tsing Tau has begun with British French and Russian vessels taking part marking Italy as the next nation involved in war.
Geneva Aus 24 Italian forces focus on the Austrian border amid warnings that Italy may join the war. Authorities report heavy mobilization signaling possible escalation of hostilities in Europe.
Paris advices say the Sixth City corps is sent to the front as French troops join British forces in a broad offensive. The battle spans from Mons in Belgium to the Luxembourg frontier, with Namur forts resisting a furious assault and Liege forts still holding.
San Francisco August 24 Japan's declaration of war against Germany has not changed the sailing time of the Shinyo Maru. The Shinyo Maru is due to sail tomorrow at 6 p.m. for Japan with 200 passengers and more than 2000 tons of merchandise. It is likely the Shinyo Maru and similar ships will be used as transports or auxiliary cruisers. Captain H Stanley Smith commanded one of Japan's transports in the Russo-Japanese War.
A private telegram from Japanese consul general Yasutaro Numano in San Francisco states that Japan will not raise a public loan to fund hostilities in the Orient. Finance Minister Wakatsuki says last three years’ residue will cover war expenses. Japan has $50,000,000 set aside from excess taxes during the Russian War era. If the Idzuma meets German cruisers Leipzig or Nürnberg, a battle could occur, potentially rewarding prizes of war.
Two Corona Mexicans sleeping off the effects of too much joy water in San Bernardino yesterday caused a disturbance at the Santa Fe section house. They are employed on the section gang and will have a hearing when sober, likely tonight.
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