06 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references propaganda and bombastic language during wartime. It mentions Italian patriots, Berlin, and German actions but provides no coherent event or names to confirm a clear incident or date.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a 6,340.4 figure and 6,007 tons related to a Corona country case, indicating a dispute or technical discussion about vessel tonnage and weight limits.
Readable fragments describe a city seeking rapid recovery with new industries and back to work plans. References to boosters, improved circulation, and a push to help Ga: rona become better. unclear names and dates limit specifics.
The report sketches a muted Monte Carlo casino atmosphere with lingering references to gambling chatter and idle money exchange. It notes a delayed continuation of international snorting speculation and a tense mood as workers, officers, and attendees prepare for an upcoming Friday afternoon gathering.
Reports say an early electrical explosion between the Fiftyeth and Fifty ninth street stations caused two trains to stall. Flames and smoke trapped passengers as ambulances and police responded, with many injured and a woman dead.
Sacramento Jan. 6 Five cardinal issues of new legislation urged by Governor Hiram Johnson in his biannual message to the legislature. He calls for higher taxes on public utilities, nonpartisan selection of state officers, abolishing free labor exchanges, rural credits system, and safeguards against abuses of initiative referendum and recall. He also discusses the deficit from the poll tax abolition and corporate tax changes.
Stage is set for the San Diego exposition auto race on Saturday morning at Point Loma. Eighteen top drivers enter the 305.082 mile Classic with a $10,000 prize. race starts 11 a.m. under the Mystic Shrine auspices. Spectators expected 75,000 as trains and cars bring in fans.
A fragmented report notes Slee stock fell amid weak demand and production challenges. Analysts cite limited buyer interest and market conditions as primary factors impacting the recent decline.
Sacramento reports state fish and game commission will push changes to cut deer seasons in six districts and reduce bag limits for valley quail wild ducks and geese. Bills aim to align with federal migratory bird rules while regulating market hunters and blinds. A uniform six week deer season and four closed days per week are under consideration with sportsmen's groups showing support.
A Servian Relief committee letter from London quotes a Servian Red Cross nurse detailing unprecedented destitution and mass wounded in wars. She describes ruined homes and squares filled with refugees, and notes teams struggle to provide care amid chaos and fatigue.
Riverside County’s E. B. Collier is widely expected to become assistant superintendent for the seven southern California counties exhibit at the San Francisco exposition. Four of seven counties back Collier, with Orange County officials split and San Bernardino cautious, leaving a likely unanimous choice if voting follows the current momentum.
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