United States Demands Austria Breaks Off Ties Over Ancona Sinking
The State Department released its note to Austria demanding prompt indemnity and implying a possible break in relations after the sinking of the Italian ship Ancona on November 7 with American deaths. Officials call the act a wanton slaughter of defenseless noncombatants and an outrage violating international law.
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Washington
Austria
United States
State Department
Ancona
Mediterranan
Sgw
Explosion wrecks Hercules powder works at Pinole
An explosion felt in Oakland destroyed part of the Hercules powder Works at Pinole. Five men had narrow escapes and authorities began an investigation into a possible link with a cache of dynamite found under a railroad bridge. Officials blamed sparks from an electric motor in the mixing house but offered no explanation for the sparks.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Hercules
Pinole
Powder Works
Hidden virtues praised by constant self-praise
A witty remark notes that some men trumpet their own virtues because others fail to notice them. The line suggests self-promotion fills a void when others are not convinced by their deeds.
British Forces Fall Back Across Southern Serbia
British and French units retreat as Bulgarian and German forces press along the Vardar line. Guevgheli, once British HQ, falls to enemy spearhead after a heavy bombardment, with losses reported at 1500 men and eight heavy guns.
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Irondon
Serbia
Guergheli
Times
Saloniki
Demir Kapu
Vardar
British War Office
Berlin
Lake Doiran
Smokgica
Guevgheli
Mountain holly drives strong holiday season demand
Riverside traffic flows toward the Santa Ana Mountains as holiday decor boosts demand for mountain holly. The cuttings look superb this year and there will be ample supply for shoppers.
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Riverside
Santa Ana
Villa Prisoners Executed After Fronteras Battle
Americans arriving from the scene report no quarter for Villa soldiers in a Thursday morning battle that moved from Fronteras to San Joaquin and the Santa Rosa road into Chi huahua. All prisoners were allegedly shot on orders of Generals P. Elias Calles and Angel Flores for looting and other misdeeds.
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Douglas, Ariz
Villa
Fronteras
San Joaquin
Santa Rosa
Chihuahua
P. Elias Calles
Angel Flores
Sonora
Sinaloa
Mrs Georgiana Baird Reported With Pneumonia
Mrs Georgiana Baird was taken ill yesterday with pneumonia and this morning officials said her condition was somewhat improved.
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Georgiana Baird
Chinese Quarter in San Francisco Denounces Yuan Shi Kai
In San Francisco the Chinese quarter massed in protest against Yuan Shi Kai's crown plan. Tong King Chong led a mass meeting urging republic preservation with oratory and cash backing, as crowds overflowed halls and lingered outside in heated opposition.
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San Francisco
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Tong King Chong
Chinese Republic Association
Chinese Senate
Japan
Polish lecturer Henry Studniczka speaks at Congregational Church
Henry Studniczka of Redlands gave a lecture at the Congregational church last evening. The audience enjoyed a lively talk, applauding earnestly as the speaker shared his insights and stories from Poland.
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Henry Studniczka
Redlands
Poland
Pasadena Launches Liquor Prohibition Drive
Pasadena signals start of California Dry campaign with 20 churches hosting prohibition speakers. Petitions to place the two amendments on the ballot circulated widely with estimated 15 000 signatures. Dr D M Gandier and Dr Matt S Hughes spoke at First Methodist with S W Odell coordinating. Los Angeles likely to follow in about three weeks.
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Pasadena
California
D. M. Gandier
First Methodist Church
Matt S. Hughes
S. W. Odell
Southern California
Los Angeles
Hughes
Congregationalists Plan All Day Meeting and Christmas Box
The Congrega tional Workers Union holds an all day church meeting on Friday afternoon with a Christmas tea and a main event packing a Christmas box for the Campo Indians. A covered supper is served at 6 30 followed by the weekly prayer meeting and a social time.
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Congregational Workers Union
Local guests visit Clarence White home on Sunday
Messrs. Douglas and Emmet along with Mish Mattie Atcelio Hin Vietary and Wilson of River were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence White.
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Douglas and
Emmet
Isth Piotary
Mish Mattie Atéclo ‘Hin‘Vietary
Wilson-of-River
Clarence. White
Income tax receipts rise with 1915 figures across individuals
Washington reports 357 515 individuals paid personal income tax totaling 4 946 162 up nearly 13 million from 1914. Normal tax receipts jump to 16 559 000 with 82 754 subject to normal tax and 174 returns above 500 000. Corporate tax returns drop to 299 445 while total bureau collections reach about 415 681 000.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bureau
Corona and San Bernardino Vie For Citrus Belt Title
In a decisive Citrus Belt high school basketball clash Corona defeats Chaffey Union 46 to 17 to narrow the championship race to Corona and San Bernardino. Referee Hollister of the Riverside Y M C A praised fair calls as Coach Haag’s squad rebounded after a slower start. Next Saturday Haag leads Corona to China for the third scheduled game.
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Corona High School
Chaffey Union
Corona
Citrus Belt
Corona and
San Bernardino
Haag
Archer
Young
Allen
Coroha
Hollister
Riverside Y. M. C. A
China
Orangedale Groves Receive 2500-Box Australian Order
The Orangedale groves in Red lands receive a special 2500 box order from the Australian market. The fruit will be sent within three or four days, packed in containers that hold exactly a bush el, using a newly devised box to meet the Australian standard.
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Orangedale
Redlands
Calliope Marsh Sparks Community Christmas Tree Tradition
In a town story spanning Union text, Calliope Marsh inspires the communal Christmas tree at Market Square. Sunday schools unite their trees into one cedar, joined by churches and families in a shared celebration symbolizing belonging beyond individual wards. The scene ends with everyone singing Silent Night and embracing a collective Christmas message.
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Calliope Marsh
Zona Gale
Calliope
Friendship Village
Sykes
Lebanon
Market Square
Methodist
Episcopal
New California Motor Law Adds Dimmer Options for Headlights
California motorists face a new state vehicle act taking effect at midnight December 31. The Automobile Club of Southern California explains dimmers or ground-directed headlights as alternatives to prevent glare and ensure plate visibility. Delinquent fees trigger penalties and seizure of the vehicle.
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The
Automobile Club of
Southern California
California
Automobile Club
Crown City Drug displays holiday windows in Masonic block
The Crown City Drug Company shows festive windows with an imitation fireplace and stockings for the kids. Barney Mertzmann, a pharmacist, crafted the window trimming, drawing wide comment.
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Crown City Drug Company
Masonic Block
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