World War I Updates From Front Lines and Rebellious South Slavs
Reports from New York and London on January 28 describe mixed western front fighting with renewed assaults near Alsace and Craonne, Turkish advances halted near Suez, and uncertain German losses. In Geneva, Southern Slavs resist Austro-Hungarian mobilization, clergy lead protests, and rioters clash with cavalry as mobilization is met with fatalities.
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New York
Alsace
Craonne
Upper
Haseen
London
Advarice
Suez ‘Canal
Mediterranean
Siflat Peninsular
Akwabah
Red Seas
Geneva
Trieste
Austro-Hungary
Three Women Charged in San Bernardino Current Theft
Warrants issued charging the theft of electrical current in San Bernardino. T C Burns and six others at Rialto Avenue and F Streets face charges after inspectors found meters cut out and current burning unregistered. The case stems from a Southern Sierras Power Co campaign to halt meter tampering. Jane Doe and John Doe alias charges indicate additional suspects unnamed in records.
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San Bernardino
T. C. Burns
Southern Sierras Power Company
Burns
Rialto Avenue
F. Streets
W. H. Baldwin
Bert ‘Mee
Burns Houses
Power Company
Jane Doe
John Doe
Organize Booster Club This Evening
Business leaders and other residents will meet tonight at 8 at city hall to organize the Corona Boosters Club. Officers will be chosen and committees appointed to boost membership and advertise Corona in Los Angeles to attract tourists and promote regional growth. Ladies are urged to attend and join the effort.
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Corona Boosters Club
Corona
Los Angeles
Club views on development and conservation topics
Members met at the club house to discuss The Nations Undeveloped Resources led by Mrs. Chas. A. Holloway. Mrs. Willard Lincoln spoke on forest and coal conservation while Mrs. J. Pey covered swamp land reclamation and drainage prospects nationwide.
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Chas. A. Holloway
Willard Lincoln
Claire Newton
J. Pey
Purington to Discuss Proposed County Charter at Club
Riverside educator W A Purington will speak on the proposed county charter Saturday at 7 30 PM at the Woman s Club house. The event invites all Corona residents, with board of freeholders and other members present to explain the charter s objects.
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W. A. Purington
Riverside
Woman's Club
Corona
Purington
Board of Freeholders
Club of Riverside
Adrift Week Without Coal Becomes Port Arrival
The Italian steamship Angelo Parodi, reported to have sunk in fog, has been towed into port by the Greek steamer Crios after nine days adrift without coal. The revenue cutter Ithasca failed to regain contact in heavy seas before the Crios located the Parodi.
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Revenue Cutter
New York
Angelo Parodi
Crios
Thasca
American Association Becomes Third Major League
Chicago Jan 28 The American Association now joins the National and American leagues as the third major league in U S baseball President Chivington announced. The national commission has allowed entry into cities used by the other two leagues and eliminated all drafts on the American Association.
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Chicago
American Association
Feaguc
United States
Chivington
National Commission
Controversy Over Ocean Highway Route Sparks County Split
Sacramento reports a fight between Riverside Assemblyman Avey and Wills of Imn over Ocean Highway location. Avey seeks $200,000 state funds to route north from Yuma via Brawley Mecca Indio to San Diego mountains, arguing it serves Riverside and Palo Verde valleys and alleviates Colorado River damage. Wills favors a longer route from Los Angeles to Yuma. Counties pledge substantial local funding.
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Sacramento
Riverside
Wills
Imn
Aves
Ead
Yuma
Brawley
Salton Sea
Mecca
Thertasl
Indio
Pain Springs
Banning
Los Angeles
Orange
San Diese
San Diego Mountains
Hl Centra
Olthiville
Sandhills
Varre
Sven
Riverside County
Amd
Dos Angeles
Avexs
Imperial County
Palo Verdey Vallew
Imperial Valley
Colorado River
Blythe
aSntake
Antiles
Pala Verde
Peat Teast
Hardshires
Imperial
Imperial Vallew
Imiperist
Naks
Orl Yuta
Miowmoth Wash
Brawles
Ocean To Ocean
Palo Verde
Conchella
Avey
San Bernardino County
Charming Farewell Reception for Mrs Carter at Stafford Home
A cordial farewell gathering was hosted Wednesday by Mrs. A. M. Stafford and the Women’s Guild committee for Mrs. Hi Kk. Carter, who departs for Anaheim. Guests enjoyed flowers, fires, sewing, music, and readings, with refreshments of fruit salad and cocoa. Mrs. C. G. M. Scoville presented a souvenir saloon badge to the outgoing president.
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A. M. Stafford
Women's Guild of Thepisecopal Church
Hi Kk. Carter
Anaheim
Stafford
J. P. Key
Dickinson
Anna-Grace Key
Audi
CG. M. Scoville
Carter
Mesdames Carter
Scuritle
Lincomn
Archer
Pittcott
Alden
Gimper
Lawkins
Hiner
Stanfield
Otto
Grinnell
Burt
Watsem
Nunn
Morrow
Hillingp
Vail
Bedford
J. M. Key
Jop. Key
Herbert Key
Fr. H. Smith
Weikman
Gully
Misses Larrabee
Anna-Grace Mey
Wolfe Seated in Senate After Recall Election Victory
SACRAMENTO January 28 The senate committee recommended that Howard J Wolfe of San Francisco be seated after defeating former senator Grant in a recall election. Grant's contest was denied. Riverside County fair association stockholders set February 8 7 30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Riverside. They will elect 83 directors who choose officers. Corona area encouraged to attend the meeting. Old hot water bottles trade in at Corona Drug Company for credit. 128 11
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Sacramento
Senate Committee Today
Howard J. Wolfe
San Francisco
Grant
Riverside County Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside
Corona
Vicinity
Corona Drug Company
Canal Opening Postponed
The Panama Canal opening ceremonies likely delayed from March to July. President Wilson plans a San Francisco rail trip in March and a Panama visit later for the naval review. Governor Gee-Sauls said he could not guarantee warship passage on the original date.
Cold Wave Grips Central and Northern States
A severe cold wave sweeps the East and central regions with subzero readings expected through the week. Temperatures dip to eight below in Sangag City and remain well below zero across northern Illinois Kansas Minnesota and Wisconsin. The blast is moving eastward toward the HAST.
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Chicago
Sangag City
Ilinois
Kansas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Highway funds urged for completion and safety
A state proposal seeks 200000 dollars for the highway project and an additional 200000 from federal or other sources. Officials urge prompt appropriation to secure completion and safety improvements on the route.
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Asia
Ermans
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Persia
Beat. the Company
City Hall
New City Organization
Corona National Bank
Pres
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Cashier
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California
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Woman’s Club
Fasteur
Koch
Jane Adams
Holloway
Palmer-Owens
Warner
T. J. Lynch
Gaskell
Arlington
Lillian Lewis
MAJA
Harry E. Carter
City
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Senator Wolfe
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