Evacuation of Vilna Amid German Pursuit
Reports from Bucharest and London indicate Russian forces are retreating from Vilna with lines shifting east as Kovno falls. German arms drive wedges toward Dvinsk and Brest Litovsk, aiming to encircle and capture large Russian formations, while observers expect limits with the approaching autumn season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Romania
London
Vilna
Kovno
Sayville
L. I
Dvins
Petrograd
Brest-Litovsk
Moscow
Galicia
Poland
Odesa
Riga
Dvinks
Grodno
Courland
Fire damages Branch Furniture showroom basement
A basement blaze at Branch Furniture & Carpet caused about 1500 in damage to showroom stock and fittings. Firemen confined the fire to the basement with chemical and water, likely caused by faulty wiring. store closed for days while loss is adjusted and a fire sale is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch
Furniture & Carpet Company
Pecklow
Los Angeles
Hunting Season Opens Under New State Laws Tomorrow
Tomorrow begins hunting season under new state game laws. Deer may be killed for one month with two bucks allowed. does fawns and spike bucks protected. Squirrel season lasts four months with four per day or eight per week. sage hens scarce. dove season open until December 1 with a 15 per day limit.
Banker 15 Held as a Swindler in Arkansas and Wisconsin
W J Kline of St Louis also known as John W Earnhardt is arrested after confessing to swindles exceeding 500 000 dollars. He posed as a bank director in Forest City Arkansas and engineered fake deeds then mortgaged farms before fleeing to Wisconsin and Missouri. Authorities say he exploited rich farmers by issuing false deeds and checks with no funds.
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ST. Louis
Forest City
Ark
W. J. Kline
Kline
Arkansas City
John W. Earnhardt
State Senate
Kline Or Earnhardt
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Cion
Arkansas
Phantom buck hunt in Santa Ana canyon draws San Bernardino duo
San Bernardino August 31. M Grow and Walter Haile lead a hunting party aiming to stalk the legendary phantom buck said to roam the rugged upper Santa Ana canyon. Albert Silvas of San Jacinto supplies precede the party with gear as trackers chart a path via Bear valley to reach the remote area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Santa Ana Canyon
M. Grow
Walter Haile
Albert Silvas
San Jacinto
Bear Valley
San Souci Club Enjoys Evening Gathering
Mrs. Chester Harding entertained the San Souci club at her home Monday evening. Members enjoyed fancy work and refreshments of Jello, ice cream, and three kinds of cake. Attendees included Ruth Boling, Ethel Boling, Myrtle Newton, Ilo Hadley, Laura Kirby, Irene Nowhof, Sophia Hansen, Rose Cechin, Inez Smith, Jewel Allensworth, Bess Burkit, Margaret McCully, Mrs. Fred Cunningham, Mrs. R. N. Barnes, and Mrs. Chester Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Harding
Ruth and
Ethel Boling
Myrtle Newton
Ilo Hadley
Laura Kirby
Irene Nowhof
Sophia Hansen
Rose Cechin
Inez Smith
Jewel Allensworth
Bess Burkit
Margaret McCully
Fred Cunningham
R. N. Barnes
Chester Ilarding
Mr and Mrs D C Kathan Wed Quietly at Riverside
Mr and Mrs D C Kathan returned from Riverside where they were quietly married yesterday and have taken up residence at the corner of Railroad and Sheridan Streets.
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D. C. Kathan
Riverside
Railroad and
Sheridan Sts
Russians Plan A New Cabinet
The Daily Telegraph reports Petrograd says Russia will enlarge its cabinet by ten members five from the Duma and five from the Empire in a move to better reflect the people. Officials in Washington say Britain will ease the order in council to allow shipment of German and Austrian goods contracted before its effective date, with proofs accepted at the U S embassy uncovering plans for releasing millions of American owned goods at neutral ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duma
Council of the Empire
Daily Telegraph
Petrograd
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Cecil Spring-Rice
London Foreign Office
Rotterdam
Postmaster and family return from La Jolla vacation
Postmaster and Mrs. W L Brown and their son have returned from La Jolla where they spent a vacation. Mr and Mrs F H Dolan and children, who were visiting there, are expected to arrive home next Friday.
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W. L. Brown
la Jolla
F. H. Dolan
New Auto Fire Extinguisher Demonstration
A demonstration at Crown Carage Machine Works showcased the Papene extinguisher before Fire Chief Tien Sterth and spectators. The device passed a rigorous test, instantly dousing fuel fires with a handpump. Designed for cars homes and stores, it promises lower insurance premiums, weighing about five pounds and costing seven dollars in brass or eight dollars in nickel.
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Adi
Crown Carage Machine Works
Tien Sterth
Peerer
Smith
Suit Claims $1500 Damages Over Partial Removal in Corona
Russell W. MacGillivray sues F. W. Becker in the Superior Court claiming removal of a galvanized corrugated iron addition and its contents from a frame building in Corona caused $1,500 damage. He seeks treble damages of $4,500. Attorneys Allison & Dickson of San Bernardino represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Superior Court
Russell W. MacGillivray
F. W. Becker
MacGillivray
Allison & Dickson
San Bernardino
Mrs Ballard Visits Tucson Kin in City
Mrs. J. F. Ballard of Tucson Arizona is in the city for a two weeks visit with her son Everett Ballard and other relatives. She stays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Ballard
Tucson
Ariz
Everett Ballard
Otis Ballard
Collecting Our Fair Exhibit in Riverside County
Riverside County hosts its third annual fair in Corona with a focus on local ranchers and fruits and vegetables. Citizens urged to notify the Chamber of Commerce secretary O P Sanders in Riverside to enter premium entries and obtain entry blanks before the fall opening.
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Riverside County
Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside
O. P. Sanders
California
Mrs Barker Hosts Clyde Barker's Ninth Birthday Party
Mrs J H Barker of 710 Belle Ave entertained Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 in honor of her son Clyde Barker's ninth birthday. Games were played and ice cream and cake were served. Clyde Barker and friends from Ontario attended and received many presents.
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J. H. Barker
Belle Ave
Clyde
Tee Wallace
Drumond
Atebrose Brunson
AH 0 Beqnrett
Clyde Barker
Paul Teoawhoarn
Ontario
Combs denies planned shift in Democratic National Committee
Secretary Vunmindlt dismissed reports of efforts to replace Wallner with Meroinis as chair of the Democratic National Committee. He called the claims mischief and said he knew of no movement or plan behind them.
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Watt
Wallner
Meroinis
Bee Ogscratic National Committee
Vunmindlt
Tongue Caught Ermine Trade Described in Folklore Bleak
Fragmentary dialogue describes a trapper catching an ermine by its tongue using a glue and steel knife in zero weather. The tale notes the animal’s delicate coat and the hunter’s method as a grim exchange in a snowbound scene.
Army expedition lands at Santa Rosalia in Baja California
A Carranza expedition aboard the steamer Pacifico reportedly reached Santa Rosalia, a large mining town with many French interests, and has occupied the district.
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LA Paz
Lower California
San Diego
Carranza
Santa Rosalia
The Lure at The Majestic Impresses City Audiences
Last night The Majestic theater showed The Lure in five reels. Both shows drew strong crowds and held audiences in close attention as vivid scenes captivated viewers. Management praise followed, with patrons very satisfied.
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Majestic Theater
Mexican Revolt Nipper in Bob by City Police
San Antonio reports 26 Mexicans arrested as authorities reveal a plan to incite violence among locals linked to the plan of San Diego. Chief Lancaster detains 23 suspects. treason charges likely. El Paso notes five Mexicans killed by a posse near Eagle Mountain amid cattle theft rumors. Pascual Orozco reportedly killed but unconfirmed.
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San Antonio
Lancaster
San Diego
Republic of Texas
EL Paso
Eagle Mountain
Sierra Blanca
Pascual Orozco
Pan American plan moves toward Mexican peace conference
Washington officials report the next step in the Pan American peace effort for Mexico is being considered and could occur soon, with generals Gatap and his advisers signaling acceptance of the American led invitation. Carranza’s reply remains uncertain but provisional government plans may proceed regardless of his participation.
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Mexico
Washington
Carranza
Lansing
Gapat
State Department
Ville
Mexico City
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Vienna
Furniture and Carpet Company
First National Bank
A. J. Ware
C. CG
Harrington
Cash
GEO
Snidecor
Laura
Barby
Cashfer
Corona National Bank
IF. Thompson, Pres
Oras. Hoss
Gashier
C. B
Onnell
Phantom Buck
SAN Souci Club
Ben Smith
Westorhood
Bobby City
the Peace Program
The
Spring Street
Fourth
Angelis Grill
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