29 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
1
Corona Independent prints editorials on Senator Stephenson inquiry, party harmony in split states, and definitions of a Christian. The column opines on sun in life, cautions against cults and blind loyalty, and notes wealth transfer risks from inherited money across generations.
The impartial man will withhold judgment concerning the guilt or innocence of the labor leaders arrested until all evidence is in. The public wants truth and will likely find it. If guilty, punishment fits the crime. if innocent, cloud of suspicion should clear. The vast majority of workers are fair minded and law abiding, seeking reform through legitimate means.
The speech is judged tame by some but mistaken for a presidential message. In this system the cabinet explains in Parliament while the king merely notes upcoming measures. Three major reforms—home rule, Welsh disestablishment, and manhood suffrage with abolition of plural voting—could reshape politics and church in the United Kingdom if enacted.
The text celebrates Arizona joining the union as part of a growing federation of self governing states. It lauds democracy and unity amid diverse races languages and customs and notes Arizona's political questions will be watched with interest as the nation experiments with varied social and political conditions across states.
The article discusses superstition around the number thirteen and Friday the thirteenth. It links this fear to political events in Britain and Ireland, noting dates of home rule bills and cabinet splits, with references to Gladstone and Parnell amid historical tensions.
The draft Nationalist bill for amending the Irish Land Act of 1881 contained thirteen clauses and was rejected as bad luck until a further clause removed the dread. Parnell avoided dining with thirteen and even moved rooms to escape the omen. The text notes no parliamentary opening on the thirteenth and predicts a strong Commons majority for self government for Ireland.
The Independent reports Corona will allow unvaccinated pupils to return to class on Thursday February 29 after the vaccination ban, imposed January 30 amid a smallpox outbreak, eased following a second case on February 14. About 300 students were absent on Feb 5 and roughly 30 percent remained out, with learning disrupted and some potential grade losses.
New York reports Roosevelt plans an active campaign starting Wednesday with stops en route to Phoenix where Archie Roosevelt studies. Oliver Carpenter noted as a key figure, with branch headquarters to be established, likely in Otia land and San Francisco.
The Dettish submarine 74, hailed as the world's most powerful, is the first ship to apply the disappearing gun principle. The mechanism hides the gun when submerged to protect both guns and crew, aligning with coast defense aims while concealing armament from enemies.
The surge in telephone use and switch to electricity for lighting has sharply raised wire counts. Winter storms toppled many lines, disrupting business, prompting widespread undergrounding to improve streets and reduce costs for utilties.
Covina inspector James Hodges reports two fungi-based diseases threatening orange trees are curable by the same treatment. Trials near Covina and Glendora show strong recovery with mulching and soil moisture management. County officials order further study and field reports as growers push adoption.
The county board of education authorized the secretary to publish a notice stating that the board does not endorse or commend a work titled The United Editors' Encyclopedia now sold by subscription in this country. Signed Raymond Cree, secretary. Riverside County California.
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