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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
4
The Corona Independent outlines Santa Fe Time Cars with train arrivals and departures from the Santa Fe depot including a.m. and p.m. times. It notes publication by Independent Publishing Company with A L Hardy as editor and manager and a subscription price of 1.50 per year.
Attention is called to the splendid showing made by the Corona post office during the year just closed. The figures by Post Master Brown indicate Corona has not suffered from financial flurries or business depressions and continues to progress in all that makes for a thriving community.
The article suggests looming public interest turmoil centered on Corona with unmistakable signs of a cyclonic eruption around a key question. Preparations to trim sails and mend fences indicate a tense political climate despite the spring election ninety days away.
Renowned playwright and humorist George Ade announces his candidacy for a delegate seat at the Republican Convention from his Indiana precinct. Ade openly backs "Cocktail Charley" and is described as a neighbor of Mr. Fairbanks, aligning with local political circles.
On last Monday in Bristol Rhode Island, Northampton Massachusetts, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Cleveland Ohio, Detroit Michigan, and the cities mentioned, over 25,000 workers rehired after wage reductions signaled a shift as the financial flurry eased.
The article notes Fighting Bob Evans and his fleet acting as a counter irritant to a bellicose Japanese Ministry. The six month war cloud has shrunk, Mikado advisers indicate no bold measures to restrict Japanese labor imports, and the minister to the court of Chelesana is recalled in disgrace.
A fragment notes Taft’s secretary rising in popularity while rival opposition is silenced in several states. Republican committees in Kansas Nebraska Michigan and others back trade and the piece suggests Taft may be alone atop the field at the Chicago gathering.
Dr Jo F S Crowell of the American Association for the Advancement of Science warns of a coming social upheaval due to long troubled economic and financial conditions. He suggests the first outbreak could occur in cities like Saint Louis or Kansas City, as discontent among the middle classes intensifies, triggering widespread alarm.
The report likens Taft’s towering stature and heavy political load to a need for a large horse to ride through Washington. Observers suggest his size and weighty issues could propel him to the presidency, with supporters confident he will win the nomination and ride into the White House more smoothly than finding a mount.
The speaker riffs on Bulwer Lytton and tobacco to reveal a culture obsessed with pipes and smoke. He contrasts smokers and non smokers, notes changing moral views, and shows how habits shape reputations and fate in everyday life. The piece mixes slang and humor about social judgment and addiction.
San Francisco appellate court rules the extortion indictment against Eusene Schmitz defective for failing to state a public offense. Schmitz may be discharged, while Abe Rueff’s fate hinges on his guilty plea and potential appeal rights. Despatches note Schmitz’s elation at the decision.
At about seven Tuesday evening a small blaze started when liquid spilled on a newspaper near an old stove at William Boyle’s home at Fifth and Joy streets. Mrs. Boyle extinguished the fire before the hose cart arrived, and no damage occurred.
A St. Louis Hibernian argues that Irish wit fades in print, as gestures and expressions carry essential humor. He recalls an Irish tale of Old Harry, a king’s hammer and chisel kept in a church, where delivery and timing make the joke, not the words alone.
Uncalled letters remain at the Corona California postoffice for the week ending January 7 1908. List includes Bowen Mrs Olea Carmelo Senor Marciano Cervantes Senor Justo Dispera Touras Duncan C RR Chiomes Sr Du Frenidad Ciray Mrs Attia Jinks Mr Gick Martines Senor Abelino McCoy Mr Daniel Plant Mr J Dr Revisa Mr Jose Roberds Monroe Sote Francisco Casillas Serine Sto Anastacia Taylor Mr Morgan Wharten Mr Henry. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office after January 20.
The dite sociable of the Episcopal Chitldnas will be held next Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Cuthbert Gailly at the Ninth and Joy streets. The event promises social intercourse games and refreshments for attendees.
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