Little Change Noted In The War Situation
Paris reports slight gains for the Allies in Belgium and France while German machine guns are captured in La Gruire. East Prussia sees German setbacks and a Bzura foothold. the Russian advance threatens a German Warsaw flank. Berlin notes repulsed French attacks at Lombaertzyde and a loss of English positions at Richebourg.
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Paris
Belgium
France
la Gruire
East Prussia
Soldau
Bzura
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin
Lombaertzyde
Richebourg
Riverside Is Chosen Site of Citrus School
The University of California regents vote 14 to 4 for Riverside over San Fernando as the site for the Graduate School of Tropical Agriculture. The 470 acre Riverside tract near the city is valued at 550,000, with 120 rolling acres. Riverside is deemed the citrus industry center and the legislature recently allotted 60,000 for the project.
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University OF California Regents
San Fernando
San Francisco
Riverside
Graduate School of Tropical Agriculture
Regents
University of California
College of Agriculture
Wallace
Board of Regents
Rudolph Taussig
A. L. Scott
James Mills
Taussig
L. Jenks
Father Egan
Newspaper Man Alfred Henry Lewis Dies at 55
Alfred Henry Lewis, renowned newspaper man and author of the Wolfville Tales, died in New York on December 23 from stomach trouble. He was 55 and widely known across America.
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New York
Alfred Henry Lewis
America
League formed to divide California aims for split at Tehachapi Pass
San Francisco on December 23 reports articles of incorporation for the California State Division Legtre to split the state into two. An initiative petition circulates seeking public support for the measure with Tehachapi Pass as the proposed dividing line.
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San Francisco
California
Tehachapi Pass
Aviator Holliday Injured In Oceanside Wreck
Lieutenant Holliday an army aviator was injured when his aircraft wrecked at Oceanside today. The fall from a short height caused non fatal injuries.
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Oceanside
Holliday
Knights and Ladies of Security Host Christmas Eve Fun
The Knights and Ladies of Security held a Christmas season event in the Glass building after their regular meeting. A decorated tree, plain-wrapped gifts, and Santa Claus distributing packages created merriment as attendees demonstrated the gifts inside. An oyster supper for forty followed, leaving everyone with a warm, enjoyable impression.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Order
Santa Claus
Minister R R Raymond to Speak at First Methodist Pulpit
R R Raymond of Santa Ana who runs a mercantile business will occupy the pulpit at First Methodist Church next Sunday evening. He is an ordained minister but has retired.
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R. R. Raymond
Santa Ana
First Methodist Church
Raymond
Decorations And Gifts For Tree By Corona Woman's Club
The Corona Woman's Club met for a festive afternoon as members prepared decorations and bags of candy for a Christmas tree in the community event. They discussed reports from the Southern District Federation convention in Santa Ana and recalled Chicago federation highlights, while planning the New Year reception and the Christmas treats for children.
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Santa Ana
Holloway
Lewis
H. H. Case
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago
Belgium Refugees Seek Shoes in France Appeal
In Havre, M Schoellart head of Belgian Relief appeals to Americans for shoes for Belgian refugees, especially women and children. Edmond Vidal notes clothing donations miss shoes. 1500 refugees remain in Havre while others are spread across France to aid self support amid icy weather.
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Have
France
M. Schoellart
Chamber of Representatives of
Belgium
Belgian Relief Society of
Havre
Edmond Vidal
Wireless dismantled on British steamer Pros elaus
Cable reports American naval officers removed the wireless apparatus aboard the British steamer Pros elaus for alleged neutrality violations. The cruiser Tacoma remains at Cristobal to enforce neutrality, with word that another vessel may join it at the canal zone.
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Washington
Proselaus
State Department
Tacoma
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Withdrawal of Federal Troops in Colorado Coal Region
Washington December conference yields arrangements for withdrawal of federal troops from Colorado coal region. Participants included President Wilson, Governor Ammons, Governor-elect Carlson, and U.S. Senator Shafroth.
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Washington
Colorado
Wilson
Govrnor Ammons
Carlson
U.S
Shafroth
Local Talent Scorers Another Big Success
The second performance of What Happened to Jones at the Woman's clubhouse drew a large audience for the Belgian war relief fund. The cast displayed professional polish and the show benefited from better stage experience with strong applause and civic pride noted for future local talent plays.
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Jones
War Relief Fund
Belgian War Relief Fund
German Spy Is Shot After Paris Artillery Plot
Geneva dispatch recounts how a German spy near Paris attempted to infiltrate the artillery park. A French colonel tested him by counting shells and exposing the spy’s faulty French, then ordered arrest and shot him hours later. The tale illustrates wartime deception and risk at the front.
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Geneva
Journel de Geneve
von Kluck
Paris
More Hospitals Established in Berlin War Relief Network
A British Medical Journal correspondent reports two emergency military hospitals in Berlin with capacity for 20,000 troops. The largest is in new Olympic buildings, others in factories, museums and art galleries. Wounded are moved by motor ambulances from the railway. Gauze and absorbent cotton shortages are noted.
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London
British Medical Journal
Berlin
Dual System a Great Boon to Our People
The Southern Sierra Power Company earns praise for expanding electricity to Corona residents. OC Bartlett, local manager, touts courteous, economical service and steady consumer growth as evidence against public suspicion of incorporated industry. Continued on Page Three.
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Oa Corporation
Southern Sierra Power Company
Bartlett
Independent
Inspc
Tion
Corona
Gun Club Turkey Shoot At Corona Draws City Shots
Fifteen Corona Gun Club members competed in a Christmas turkey shoot with handicaps based on season totals. The ten top shooters earned thirds, led by Geo Whitten C K Gully Raimsey I J Genereux B C ree A J Davis T Heekendorn R S Shes Kizie Veach and R A Crenshaw.
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Corona Gun Club
Turkey
Messrs
Geo. Whitten
C. K, Gully
Broke
Geo
Whitten
Glass
C. Ramsey
Jj Genereux
Davis
Heckendorn
Sweet
Elzie Veach
Hk Carter
Durham
Bedford
Crenshaw
Tropic troops suffer extreme cold in Belgian trenches
London reports that soldiers from the tropics including Senegalese troops endure severe cold in Belgian trenches with many cases of frostbitten toes requiring amputation. Mrs. Clarry Floyd, head of the French Wounded Emergency Fund, cites hospital shortages of anesthetics tetanus serum surgical gear and surgeons.
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London
Tropics
Clarry Floyd
Arizona Hit By Unprecedented Floods Across Southern Valleys
Dec. 23. Heavy rains, described as the most severe in Bali River, Gila, and Santa Cruz valleys, flood southern Arizona. Cattle losses run into hundreds with one rancher reporting over a hundred head. Bridges wash out. Phoenix to Florence rail service suspended. Deserts flood between Phoenix and Tucson. Santa Cruz River widens to a mile and a half, destroying houses. Relief trains and cut-off towns include Lambert Point and Ray. Bisbee business districts flooded. stocks damaged.
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Phoenix
Bali River
Gila
Santa Cruz
Florence
Douglas
Sonora
Mexico
Tucson
Lamer Point
Fort Huachuca
Ray
Bisbee
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Lisbon
Angola
Portugese
Lloyd’s Agency
Italy
New Orleans
French Line
Citrus School
W. F. Cronemiller
Fred D. Parker
A. F. Wilson
Farm of San Fernando
C. Evans
E. P. Clark
H. L. Carnahan
Pomona
Althouh Communications
Miller’s Grocery
Miller
Main
Woman’s Club
GUN Club
Barnes
A. J. Davis
Los Angeles
Arizona
Srea
Old Scrooge
Scrooge
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