Chamber of Commerce Provides War Impact Briefs to Business
The National Chamber of Commerce expands its war information system. Aimed to inform over 600 allied organizations nationwide about neutrality, embargoes, and economic shifts. Bi weekly bulletins grow, with confidential data protected. Additional country by country trade analysis underway for American exporters. The effort links government inquiry to business opportunities and moratorium developments. Mrs. L. J. Otto and Mr. Palmer and son noted in a separate line.
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Washington
Chamber of
United. States
United States
National Alliance of
Elliott H. Goodwin
National Chamber
Germany
Cartoonist Alton Packard to Speak at Congregational Church
The celebrated cartoonist Alton Packard draws interest for a Federated Brotherhood season concert and lecture at the Congregational church on Thursday evening. Packard’s caricatures have sparked admiration, and he discusses cartoons as a universal language and potential tool for moral elevation.
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Alton Packard
Federated
Brotherhood
Los Angeles Record
Caf
Carranza Bluffing United States Over Naco Clash
Washington reports Carranza warns that any American troop force at Naco will be an act of hostility yet seeks to avoid firing at the border. Vera Cruz statements echo Carranza’s intent to prevent US actions, while in Arizona Carranza followers lose many in a skirmish with Maytorena forces near Guadhuta. Major Sameniego is mortally wounded.
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Wires State Department
Naco
Wires Hill
Washington
Carranza
State Department
Vera Cruz
Hill
Douglas
Ariz
Maytorena
Guadhuta
Sameniego
Frost Warning Prompts Wide Use of Smudge Pots
The weather bulletin warns of a heavy frost expected tomorrow morning with calm air. In Corona valley orchards, smudge pots burn oil through Saturday night to save citrus amid 29 degree temps and a smoke-filled sky. No damage yet, but growers stay vigilant for colder nights.
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Weather Bureau
Corona
Turkish Ship Torpedoed by Submarine in Dardanelles
London announces the Turkish battleship Messudesh torpedoed by British submarine B-11 under Lt. Cmdr. Norman B. Holbrook as it entered the Dardanelles. The Messudesh sank stern first after heavy fire. the submarine returned to base after a nine hour patrol. Berlin reports aviators bombed Freberg Baden injuring two girls and damaging a house and a park.
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London
Messudesh
Norman B. Holbrook
Dardanelles
Messadeth
Satimantellen
Messadieh
Berlin
Freberg
Baden
Quietus On Gambling In Monte Carlo War Year
London reports a curtailed Monte Carlo season due to wartime. The usual November 15 start is delayed to December with about 300 of the Casino's 800 employees in France. Remaining staff stay on at reduced rates in wartime service.
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London
Monte Carlo
Gayety
France
Operation Delayed Indefinitely Amid Threats from Emperor
The Central News reports that a necessary operation has been decided to address the threat of Emperor William but has been postponed indefinitely. The news notes uncertainty surrounding the plan and the indefinite postponement.
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London
the Central News
William
Paroled ex-attorney Hatch from San Quentin after embezzlement case
Jackson Hatch former San Jose attorney and twice a supreme court candidate was paroled from San Quentin where he served 26 months of a seven year term for embezzling 34000 from a female client. Also granted parole was Jim mie Lawler the San Francisco fighter and Barbary Coast dance hall proprietor serving a five year sentence for pandering. Lawler must leave the state due to threats against his convicts.
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Jimmie Lawler
San Francisco
Lawler
German Officers Praise Allied Bravery on Front
Berlin reports that German soldiers and officers increasingly acknowledge the bravery and military skill of the Allies including Russian French Belgian and English troops. The British are often named as the toughest adversaries on the western front.
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West Front
Berlin
Associated Press
Marne
Paris
Riverside Bank Clerks Hold Annual Meeting at Glenwood Inn
Bank clerks from Riverside and Corona attended a Saturday evening annual meeting at the Glenwood Mission Inn. E. S. Morton of First National Riverside spoke on the group’s purpose after a banquet and before a grand musicale in the cloister. Guests included numerous local couples from Riverside and Corona banks.
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Riverside
Bank Clerks
County
Corona
Riverside County Bank Clerks Association
Glenwood Mission Inn
E. 5
Morton
First National Bank of Riverside
First National Bank
A. J. Ware
T. O. Andrews
E. J. Genereux
W. S. Clayson
F. E. Snidecor
F. Overholtzer
Elizabeth Andrews
Geo. E. Snidecor
R. L. Willits
Corona National Bank
C. B. McConnell
Dee McConnell
Chas. Hoss
F. H. Roberts
A. Dievendorf
Alice Williams
Laura Kirby
W. N. Tilson
W. L. Brown
F. F. Thompson
Citizens Savings Bank
War transforms Versailles city into military town
Versailles France December 14 war has turned the quiet historic city into a military hub. German troops occupy quarters in the capital’s military government depot while the St Cyr academy stays nearby. The palace park remains open but museums close as squadrons drill in streets and vast horse arrivals bolster cavalry units.
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Versailles
France
Paris
St. Cyr Military Academy
West Point Academy
Corona Defeats Santa Fe Team At Local Park
The Corona team defeated the Santa Fe railroad squad from San Bernardino 8 to 4 at the local diamond. McConnell pitched splendidly with strong support as the locals led throughout, weather cheered by a decent crowd despite a chilly, cut attendance. Vinnage struck out early but Gooch doubled into left. the fireworks started in the first inning with Corona scoring twice.
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Santa Fe Railroad
San Bernardino
Corona
McConnell
Vinnage
Gooch
Sha
Mile of Pennies Fund Drive For War Sufferers
City campaign to raise funds for European war relief progresses with a goal of one mile of pennies equaling over $800. The Woman's Improvement Club and the Chamber of Commerce lead efforts with representatives including Mrs W H Jameson Mrs F J Mueller Miss Lillian J Lewis and Messrs W C Barth Chas Hoss and Chas Scoville. Pennies nickels dimes and quarters are collected in boxes citywide to fund the mile of pennies from Corona.
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Corona
Woman's Improvement Club
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Jameson
F. J. Mueller
Lillian J. Lewis
Messrs. W. C. Barth
Chas. Hoss
Chas. Scoville
Californoia
Mandiola Pays Balance to Win Liberty in Jail Case
P Mandiola becomes the latest Mexican detainee in the recent gambling raid to secure release after paying the remaining fine of 11 dollars this morning.
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P. Mandiola
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