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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
The Corona Independent is a weekly newspaper published by the Independent Publishing Company in Corona California with A L Hardy as editor and manager. It serves Corona and Riverside County and lists an annual subscription of 2 dollars.
The piece lists city officials and commissioners and mocks public figures including A B Tuthill and Evelyn Thaw. It cites Lincoln Steffens and Abé Rueff as worthy targets and criticizes Democrats for lacking principles. A Washington dispatch promises a battleship visit to Los Angeles, while objecting to the feasibility of sailing there.
Hf surface indications are to be credited, the spring campaign is to be marked by the same exhibition of political treachery that distinguished the contest of two years ago. If there be no such thing as honesty in politics, if men pledged to contain principles, regard fealty and the question of good government and civic pride as lightly as now seem as apparent, organization. be comes w firee.
The article rails against Chicago anarchists meeting and praising the murder of a king, urging harsher punishment. It references past hangings and hints at naval or military suppression, while criticizing civic actions in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The piece notes an appellate court case and a state supreme court decision.
An opinion declares the ordinance valid and argues gambling is widely permitted and encouraged in many dens. It asserts pool rooms are often vicious and demoralizing and calls for a general law similar to the Los Angeles ordinance to protect society from this crying evil.
The article describes German student life with dueling as a sport and beer gardens as central social hubs. It contrasts German student energy with American athletics, noting blunt swords, protective gear, surgeons, and long scars as accepted traditions alongside widespread beer culture and varied musical entertainment in beer halls.
The text contrasts German and American education, noting German students roam among four or five universities, carry a student card for discounts, and attend lectures flexibly. It argues this freedom breeds resourcefulness in a few but leaves many less prepared than the stricter American system.
Manager Alden announces elaborate preparations for the Grey spectacular The Holy City now in production The play has drawn crowds for three seasons with no drop in interest The updated version revisits last season s acclaimed success and presents the intense narrative of St John the Baptist highlighting contrasts between Roman splendor and Christian humility The production emphasizes the birth of Christianity and its powerful message through dramatic scenes and faithful performances.
A glowing notice praises the interpreting company for the third season and Miss Morey for support. The piece highlights Grenlieh, a vacation tourist and Magen resident, visiting Corona and discussing growth prospects with Alderman in a scene of refined theater reporting.
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