World War War Views Split On U S Help
Four great powers and their leaders issue statements on how the United States as a neutral nation can aid humanity amid war. Sir Edward Grey urges acting for right, Count Okuma warns against premature judgments, while Germany and Austria Hungary weigh their official stances.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Edward
Great Britain
Count Okuma
Japan
von’ ‘Bethmann-Hollweg
German Empire
Constantin Theodor Dumba
Austria-Hungary
Okuma
Mexican general Villa arrests Lucio Blanco in Mexico City
Vera Cruz dispatch says General Villa arrested Lucio Blanco who still held military command in Mexico City after Carranza left. Vera Cruz is reported cleared of Villistas by Zapatistas and Carranzistas evacuated Monterrey as Villa forces advance. The national convention was to meet in Mexico City tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lucio Blanco
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa
Vera Cruz
Carranza Agency
Zapatistas
Carranzatistas
Monterey
State Department
Woman wages debate highlights hunger under minimums
Princeton New Jersey December 31 Associated Press Mrs Glendower Evans of Boston urges a minimum wage for women noting a six dollar weekly income leads to hunger. She cites budgets and living costs, recounts a six dollar a week worker who turned to illicit funds. Massachusetts set 8 71 living wage but not yet paid. A brush industry rate of 15 1/2 cents per hour began August 15 1914 with plans for more sectors.
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Associated Prege
Princeton
N. J
Glendower Evans
Boston
American Economic Association
New Year Greetings From The Independent
The Independent extends wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year to its readers. It hopes Corona and the vicinity will enjoy prosperity beyond prior years and share in the blessings laid upon residents of this section.
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Corona
Independent
Crenshaw Arranges Ford Carload Visit in Riverside
J. M. Crenshaw was in Riverside arranging for another carload of Ford automobiles today.
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J. M. Crenshaw
Riverside
Ford Automobiles
British Reply Expected After Wilson Note
London reports the British cabinet discussed President Wilson's protest over American ships held by British warships. Sir Edward Grey presented the views to Ambassador Page, and officials say the reply will match the friendly tone of the American note though the exact content remains unknown.
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Byenn Eee Press
London
Wilson
Edward Grey
Ambassador Page
Community Christmas Tree Removed for Firewood Next
The community Christmas tree was removed this morning and will be used as firewood. A danger standard will be re erected at the intersection of Main and Sixth streets.
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Main
Sixth Streets
Allies Defer Assault On German Line In France
London reports heavy Allied losses with only slight gains in the western theater. Leaders decide to defer a general assault until reinforcements arrive, while Russia's gains in the east push Allies to keep German positions back to deny reinforcements to Poland and Galicia.
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London
France
Flanders
Lord Kitchener
Russia
Poland
Galicia
Housing Shortage Strikes City as Demand Surges
There is a scarcity of houses to rent within the city limits as desirable homes are occupied and new arrivals face difficulty securing housing due to the ongoing demand. The note highlights a tight rental market and increases in available options being limited for newcomers.
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Lmits
Ich
Isham shell tests planned by naval board
A naval board led by Rear Admiral Fiske prepares a test of the Isham shell with a new fuse. After preliminary trials prove reliability, firing will occur in the lower Potomac or Chesapeake Bay to show that exterior explosions on an armor belt can cause greater damage than piercing shells.
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Associated Press
Washington
Naval Board
Fiske
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Clothing Strike Threatens 70,000 in New York
The Associated Press reports the New York clothing trades may see 70,000 workers go on strike after hearings adjourned today before an arbitration board chaired by Louis D Brandeis with Hamilton Holt and Williams C Thompson. Unions demand pro rata work sharing during dull seasons and union approval for any discharge after two weeks. Manufacturers oppose, fearing loss of shop control and higher costs.
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Associated Press
New York
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Hamilton Holt
Williams C. Thompson
Arbitration Board
Death Claims Highly Respected Resident
Corona mourns Mary Martha Kathan wife of D H Kathan after brief illness. Born December 1 1857 near Davisville California to Webster and Emmeline Joseph she married D H Eatham in 1875. Two daughters Laura May and Josie Gertrude survive with father. Funeral tomorrow 2 PM Sunnyslope cemetery. Veterans Aid members asked to attend.
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Davisville
Yolo
California
Webster
Emmeline Joseph
D. H. Eatham
Laura May
Josie Gertrude
Kathan
Sunnyslope Cemetery
Veterans’ Aid Society
Local travellers named in morning motor trip
B J Genereux was among the group described as the Calipers who motored to Los Angeles in the morning.
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B. J. .Genereux
Jecal Copls
Los Anhie
Auto collision near Perris injures two men and damages cars
Robert More injured in an auto crash near Perris on Christmas Eve. Preston Cross in his Studebaker and three companions demonstrated the car to Moore a potential purchaser when a Buick without lights struck the left side. Both cars suffered extensive damage. no insurance was reported.
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Robert More
Perris
Ihlis
Preston Cross
Studebaker
Moore
Elsinore
Buick
Cross
Fearby Perris
Los Angeles
Arizona's dry law takes effect closing saloons and wholesale houses
Arizona's prohibition law, the strictest in the country, goes into effect at midnight closing 300 saloons and wholesale houses. A single brewery planned near beer but is deemed illegal. Douglas sheriff ordered to arrest any seller. Test case likely as crowds rush saloons to stock up before the dry spell ends and appeal to the Supreme Court proceeds.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Dee A
Arizona
Douglas
Supreme Court of the United States
Uprising in Manila deemed dangerous but thwarted
Dispatches to the Senate on Philippine independence say Manila unrest was widespread and well organized with foreigners seeking firearm permits. Twenty bolo men were arrested while main ringleaders escaped. attackers planned to target Americans and seize or destroy property.
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Associated Press
Washington
Manila
Dean Worcester
Senate
Philippine
Barneses and Hardings To Pasadena For Rose Tournament
Mr and Mrs R H Barnes and Mr and Mrs C Harding will motor to Pasadena tomorrow morning to attend the rose tournament.
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R. H. Barnes
C. Harding
Pasadena
London artist recalls vivid trench life in Belgium
A London member of the artillery corps describes moving to a hot wartime frontline with scenes of digging in new trenches, rain and cold, snowbound villages, shell bursts, and the fear of suffocation in reserve trenches. He notes guards, snipe fire, and a dawn view from a slope as bullets ping the parapet.
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Associated Press
London
Honorable Artillery Corps
Belgium
Sas
Hobbema
National Gallery
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Massachusetts
New Years Greetings
Europe
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Chas. Wentworth
Methodist Brotherhood
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Alger
Rheims
Argonne
Steinbach
Paris
Upper
Alsace
Amsterdam
Lodz
Lowicz
Arlington Hospital
Mary Martha Kathan
D. H. Kathan
Ofnter
Actist
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