West Front Activity Grows as Britain News Reports
REG LONDON Dec 3 reports mounting gunfire near Ypres and Bruges with transports bearing wounded men. Warsaw fighting continues with German efforts to break the Russian center. Emperor William in Breslau conference with Austro Hungarian leaders. Belgrade falls to Austrians in a bayonet assault. Krupp factory at Essen reportedly bombarded with no deaths. German prison escape attempt stopped in Lancaster. King George visits Flanders frontline. Paris calls extraordinary session for war measures. Italy stays neutral as parliament opens.
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London
Moraht
Poland
Berlin
Emperor ‘William
Breslau
Silesia
Archduke Frederick
Austro-Hungary
Archduke Charles
Francis
General von Hoetzenberg
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Britain pledges no undue delays on American ships
The British ambassador to the United States assured the State Department that Britain does not intend to delay American ships unnecessarily while searching for contraband of war articles, addressing U.S. concerns.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Great Britain
Guild Will Give Church Bazaar
The Ladies of the Guild of St John Episcopal Church plan their annual bazaar in the Lord building on Main Street, December 29. Preparations are underway with committees in place. cafeteria by Mrs C A Gully and Miss Grinnell, food table by Mrs John Key, Mrs Morrow, Mrs Snook and Mrs Nunn, fancy work by Mrs Otto, apron booth by Mrs Sumner Billings, candy booth by Mrs J M Key and Mrs S R Byler. Attendance is eagerly anticipated.
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S J. John
Episcopal ‘Church
Lord
Main Street
C. A. Gully
Grinnell
John Key
Morrow
Snook
Nunn
Otto
Sumner Billings
J. M. Key
S.R. Byler
Hansen Pays Fine For Refusing To Fight Forest Fire
N. C. Hansen was found guilty in Judge Clayson s court of refusing to fight a forest fire when called by State Fire Warden Baird. The jury recommended mercy and the court imposed a $10.00 fine, which the defendant paid immediately.
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N. C. Hansen
Clayson
Baird
God’s sake give me the man with brains to avoid folly
A compact quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson emphasizes the need for a man who has the sense to prevent making a fool of himself, urging rational thinking and restraint.
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Robert - Louis Stevenson
Liquor men organize big fight against prohibition amendment
Arizona liquor interests marshal top lawyers including ex governors Kibbey Sloan and Attorney General Bullard to overturn the prohibition amendment. J. C. Adams of the largest hotel directs the effort as counties across the state fund the campaign with a third paid now and the balance due if saloons reopen after year’s start.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Kibbey
San Bernardino backs plan for ten mile auto race course
San Bernardino business men led by banker John Anderson Jr and hotelman Charles Rouse announced a proposed ten mile race course backed by the chamber of commerce. The route would run from Waterman to Base Line Palm Highland and Waterman with Perris Hill as a natural grandstand.
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John Anderson
Charles Rouse
Perris Hill
San Bernardino
John Anderson Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Waterman Avenue
Base Line
Palm
Highland Avenue
Waterman
Board of
Barney Oldfield
Louis Nikrent
Oldfield
Anderson
Racers Head for Los Angeles After Thanksgiving Dash
Harry Grant and George Babcock, Sunbeam drivers, left for Los Angeles after piloting the Sunbeams in the Thanksgiving Day event. They used Del Rey hotel as headquarters, and both cars were shipped. One Sunbeam burned and will be rebuilt, with a possible appearance in the San Diego races next month. An insurance adjuster visited to settle the loss, butGrant’s recovery remains unclear.
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Harry Grant
George Babcock
Los Angeles
del Rey
Sunbeam Racing
San Diego
Sunbeam
Why Eed and Iman Never Starve in Arabia Episode
In the episode titled Arabia the characters Eed and Iman avoid hunger thanks to a clever sandwich solution. The plot hinges on resourcefulness and shared meals.
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Eed
Iman
Arabia
Cross Awarded to Band of Cyclists in Mons Bridge Strike
King Albert bestowed the cross of the order of Leopold on every member of the cyclist group that crossed German lines and blew up a bridge near Mons. The 300 volunteers, from which 24 NCOs and enlisted men received the honor, disrupted German communications for three days aiding Allied regrouping.
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Furnes
Albert
Leopold
Mons
Calais
Order of Leopold
Delfrosse
Courbois
de Rode
Gervois
Flebus
Pardden
Rolers
Riverside Board of Freeholders Pursues Charter Revision
The Board of Freeholders plans a final review next Monday evening before presenting a proposed county charter to the Board of Supervisors and the public. They aim to keep the new law brief and have already reduced the draft by more than half.
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Board of Freeholders
Rivverside
Board of Supervisors
Appreciation of Newspaper Effort Boost for Corona Edition
A Detroit reader praises The Independent for boosting Corona, hopes the paper grows into the best city daily. The letter from T V Corella thanks the editor, recalls Corona days, and cheers the auto race record and American car glory.
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Independent
Corona
Detroit
Mich
the Independent
A. N. Clapp
T. V. Corella
Hillger Avenue
Advertisement for Better Results in Corona Independent
Classified ad copy promises improved outcomes with a bold claim. It urges readers to rely on the Corona Independent for guidance and business promotions. The fragment hints at persuasive sales language and repeat emphasis on results.
New York man found guilty of impersonating Palmer for fraud
David La Mar was convicted of impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania to defraud J P Morgan and United States Steel. He was sentenced to two years at hard labor in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. The jury deliberated 45 minutes. He will appeal to the U S Supreme Court on a writ of error.
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Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
New York
David LaMar
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
J. P. Morgan &Co
United States Steel Corporation
Lamar
Supreme Court of the United States
Quote on taste in life features love and food over scenery
A speculative line contrasts devotions of love with pleasure from food, claiming entertainment from meals surpasses scenic views. The remark credits R L S as the author and hints at a broader reflection on enjoyment and priorities.
Planting California Poppy Seed Tips Issued
State Poppy Association sends postcards with expert guidance for sowing eschscholtzia. Sow now or soon on prepared soil, mix seeds with sand, press lightly if dry, cover with sand or leaf mold, and plant in groups between fence posts for better natural effect. Perennial roots strengthen and bloom yearly.
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State Poppy Association
California
Uncle Sam War Tax Affects Marriage Deeds and More
A period piece explains the new war tax requiring stamps on marriage certificates deeds notes bonds powers of attorney and certified copies. It notes stamps apply to actual values and to documents of record and affirms the burden on everyday legal actions.
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Uncle Sam
County Recorder
Paris Copes With War Hardship Halting Theatres
Paris authorities refuse new theater permits while occupying forces grip France. Many performers seek government aid as venues dwindle to a music hall and a few cinemas. Artists, workers, and notable figures shift to wartime roles, with some serving, others unemployed, and several in hospital or reserve units.
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P’ris
Paris
Laurent
France
Theater Francais
Mont Valerien
Opera
Opera Comique
Port Saint Martin
Follies Dramatiques
Conservatory
Aisne
Renaud
Reynal
Meaux
the Marne
Alexander
Montlucon
Charleroi
Mlle
Robinne
Red Cross
Albert Garre
Leutenant
Territorials
Basanson
Muratare
Franz
New York Auto Death Toll Rises in Eleven Months
New York City recorded 38 traffic deaths in the past month with 24 from automobile crashes including 20 children under 16. Nationwide figures from the National Highway Society show 591 people died in New York state in the eleven months ending December 1 due to autos.
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New York
New York City
New York State
National Highway Society
Electric Railway Service to Reach Corona
A letter from D Pontius traffic manager of the Pacific Electric Railway states that service will be right and business conducted harmoniously. The line will soon be in operation and Corona will have electric connections with all major Southern California towns.
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Independent Today
D. Pontius
Thecific Electric Railway
Corona
California
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