Germans Fail in Assault on Polish Capital
New York December 12. The campaign in Poland attracts mixed views from allies. Germany’s advance is said to be checked about 15 miles from Warsaw as Paris claims failing plans to outflank Russian wings. Front assaults prove costly, while Cracow’s siege relief by Austro German columns misses timing and Dimitrieff repulses separate forces.
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Poland
Warsaw
Paris
London
Cracow
Dimitrieff
Cartoonist Alton Packard to Perform at Congregational Church
Cartoonist Alton Packard appears next Thursday evening as the Federated Brotherhood lecture and concert course continues. He draws gigantic eight by eight foot cartoons in front of the audience using colored crayons, the second program in the season. Tickets are sold at Corona National and First National banks. Packard began his career with the Minneapolis Journal in 1889, his first cartoon showing Uncle Sam adding stars to the flag for new states Walshinton Idaho Montana and Nevada.
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Alton Packard
Congregational Church
Federated Brotherhood
Mr. Packard
Corona National
First National
Packard
Minneapolis Journal
Uncle San
Walshinton
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Scottish Rite Masons Exemplar 20th Degree in LA
J Mueller W L Lincoln Geo Brock A J Davis D W Glenn F A Perkins and Frank Herkberath 32nd degree Scottish Rite Masons witnessed the exemplication of the 20th degree in Los Angeles last evening for a class of sixty candidates. This marked the first time the degree was exemplified in the city. prior work had been done by communication.
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J. Mueller
W.L. Lincoln
Geo. Brock
A. J. Davis
D. W. Glenn
F. A. Perkins
Frank Herkberath
Los Angeles
Hanging Bee Called Off by Governor Hunt
Phoenix December 12 Six inmates scheduled for execution at Florence penitentiary have had their sentences commuted by Governor Hunt. Two death sentences are now life terms and others are awaiting Supreme Court or attorney general review as the governor prepares an election proclamation to implement a new initiative stripping pardon and commutation powers.
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Phoenix
Florence
Hunt
Supreme Court
Trading Of Stocks Opens Up Business
Wall street reopened with active trading as brokers filled the floor awaiting the Trinity church bells. The market opened with a rush and strong gains with most trades in blocks of 100 to 300 shares. The first day closed very strong.
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New York
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Trinity Church
Hann Jubilee Singers Delight Local Audience
Despite rain a fair-sized crowd attended the Hann Jubilee Singers at the High School auditorium. Seven performers, including Miss Talbert and Mr Hann, offered plantation melodies camp meeting songs and classical pieces, pleasing the listeners. The student body is praised for bringing the show.
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Hann Jubilee Singers
Talbert
Hann
Plan Set For Corona Riverside Electric Extension Celebration
A Monday 3 PM gathering at city hall will unite Corona and Riverside leaders to outline plans for celebrating the completion of the electric extension from Amington to the city. Local chambers and committees, including H L Graham and F A Gardner, will discuss all aspects of the proposal and celebration ideas.
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Riverside Chamber OF Commerce
Rona
Riverside
Amington
Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trustees
Woman’s Improvement Club
H. L. Graham
Chamber
F. A. Gardner
Business Men’s Association
F. T. Morrison
Realty Board
J. R. Gabbert
H. W. Hammond
H. M. May
Rain brings relief and frost threat looms
Farmers in Corona welcomed rain as a .98 inch fall at Temescal Water Co. boosted the season total to 3.25 inches. Snow touched San Bernardino range and Old Baldy with a “white dress” on Santa Ana range. Southern California saw widespread showers yesterday.
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Corona
Temescal Water Company
San Bernardino Range
Thanksgiving Day Road Race in film at La Corona Theater
Large crowd attended last night as La Corona Theater screened a road race in motion pictures. The production faithfully depicted Thanksgiving Day’s major event with a notable scene of firemen extinguishing a Grant’s Sunbeam blaze, a fitting finale. The remaining films were described as high class and the program overall pleasing to viewers.
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la Corona Theater
Grant
Grand jury urges enforcement against throwing bottles on roads
The grand jury told the superior court to enforce the law against tossing bottles or glass into roadways. This will aid automobile owners harmed by such acts. The report also states county offices are in splendid condition.
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Grand Jury
Superior Court
City Treasurer Merriam Breaks Finger in Porch Accident
City Treasurer John L. Merriam escaped serious injury after a fall on his home porch while bringing in kindling. He suffered a broken finger, with minor pain and two fingers bound, but continues to attend to official duties at his office.
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John. L. Merriam
Kerriam
Local Baseball Team Faces San Bernardino Santa Fe Shop Team
The local baseball team will play San Bernardino Santa Fe shop team tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the local baseball park. The hometown squad is in strong form and expected to field a solid game.
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San Bernardino Santa Fe
Seven Carloads of Navel Oranges Shipped East
The Orange Heights Fruit association via the Queen Colony Fruit exchange sent seven carloads of navel oranges eastward this week with two to three more cars planned, all in excellent condition and likely to fetch about $2.75 per box delivered as demand remains steady toward Christmas. Lemons see light demand with scarce shipments and prices between $2.75 and $3.75 per box. Two Mexicans fought at Phillip's quarry, one severely beaten with an iron bolt.
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Orange Heights Fruit Association
Queen Colony Fruit Exchange
Corona
Angel
Tulare County
California
Phillip’s
Naval plan calls for two dreadnoughts in 1916 program
Secretary Daniels urged two dreadnoughts for 1916, with the General Board seeking four. The proposed mix also includes six destroyers and eight or more submarines, plus gunboats and fuel oil ships, aiming to bolster a navy that could match any in the world ship for ship. The debate centers on the role of submarines and the pace of battleship construction as policy shifts continue.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
Wilson
Navy General Board
Secretary Daniels
General Board
Percy Scott
Postal aid to anxious public is new feature
The Independent reminds readers that the General Parcel Post moves into a busy holiday period. Readers should spread mailings over days before Christmas to avoid congestion. Pack smartly with clear wrapping, include sender and return addresses, and use Special Delivery for urgent perishable parcels within 150 miles. A new evening window opens Dec 14 for parcel acceptance and delivery.
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The
Independent
Tate
Christmas Bazaar Aids Guild at St John’s Church
The guild women of St John's Episcopal Church held their annual Christmas bazaar in the Lord building. Attendance exceeded expectations with busy cafeteria service and quick turnover at booths. A sizable net profit was reported to support the guild’s work.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lord Building
Guild
Crenshaw Heads to Whittier for Weekend Family Visit
J. M. Crenshaw departed this morning for Whittier to spend Sunday with his family, schedule permitting.
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J. M. Crenshaw
Whittier
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