Harriman Eyes Pacific Electric Takeover Rumor
Southern California cities fear disruptions as rumors spread that William Harriman may acquire the Pacific Electric lines from Henry Huntington. The report suggests Huntington could retire, delaying promised system extensions amid competition from eastern and western interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Corona
Harriman
Pacific Electric Lines
Hi. E. Huntington
Railroad i
Huntington
Mr. Huntington
Corgnn
Pacific Electric System
Edison Tops as World’s Greatest Patentee With Nearly A Thousand Patents
The article proclaims Thomas A. Edison as the greatest American patent holder, approaching 1,000 patents with no hint of slowing. It notes early patent history from 1790, Mary Keyes as the first woman patenting in 1800 for straw weaving, and a 19th century rise of women patentees across diverse fields from corsets to farming tools, heating devices, and other household inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Patent Office
Edison
Jre
Samuel Hopkins
Jonathan Chrent, Jr
Massachusetts
Mary Keyes
Ladies of the Christian Church Meet Thursday
The Ladies of the Christian church announce their regular weekly meeting next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. T. Adams. A full attendance is earnestly requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
W. T. Adams
Independent seeks clean cotton Tage for wiping
A terse notice requests clean cotton Tage for wiping purposes and indicates payment upon completion. The brief does not specify quantities or local details.
Quincy Adams Sawyer live on stage at the Opera House
The stage adaptation of Quincy Adams Sawyer will be performed at the Opera House on Wednesday February 4. Audiences will enjoy the same humor and rural charm described in the novel with a natural, cheerful portrayal of village life and a central love story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Opera House
New England
Rain brings crops and renewed hope across Southern California
After a week of heavy soaking rains, farmers and ranchers in Southern California report increased profits and renewed optimism. Bridges in some nearby areas suffered damage from flooding, but this locality saw no major storms. The steady pattern is seen as lasting benefits to soil and agriculture as a wet season ends with clearing skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Board of Trade urged to mail Corona pamphlets
A historical note urges the Board of Trade to mail out hundreds of unused Corona promotional pamphlets. The pamphlet detailing Corona resources and surroundings has circulated but remains unread in stock. Mailing the material could renew public interest and aid regional promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Corona
Recital by Mrs Merrill Grigg in Corona Draws Praise
Mrs Merrill Grigg presented a Longfellow poem reading of Hiawatha with Indian airs. Attendees praised her striking personality and modulated voice, calling it a literary and artistic treat and hoping for another Corona visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill-Moore Grigg
Longfellow
Whats in a Name at Alden Opera House by Ladies Guild
On Friday evening Feb 7 the Alden Opera House hosts a Ladies Guild production of the Cum nock Dramatics Club comedy Whats in a Name The LA prize winning show from Los Angeles promises wholesome fun and mirth with local stars William Livingston Cuthbert Gully Hazel Booth Flossie Archer leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden Opera House
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
Cumnock Dramatics Club
Los Angeles
William Livingston
Cuthbert Gully
Hazel Booth
Flossie Archer
Raal Cooper
William Archer
Richard Dickson
Anna Mowrer
Bessie Cook
John Gilman Arrives in Corona as Land Promoter
John Gilman longtime editor and land sales promoter arrives in Corona for a prolonged stay. He rents a West Seventh Street house with his family and will assist in Corona upbuilding with his experience from railways land agency and townsite development across the central and southwestern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilman
United States Farm
Railroad and Hotel Register
Worcester
Mass
Corona
West Seventh Street
Main
Gilman
Tis
Chamber of Commerce of
San Francisco
Political currents shift as Bryan tours Kentucky and party lines wobble
The piece notes William Jennings Bryan touring Kentucky to shape Democratic strategy and suffers recent setbacks including a knockout in Georgia. It highlights John Sharp Williams winning Mississippi’s Senate seat and criticizes Robert La Follette’s Wisconsin governorship and Senate tenure. It mentions Missouri Republican tensions and Taft delegation fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharp Williams
United States
Mississippi
Williams
House of Congress
Bob la Follette
Wisconsin
Bim Bob
Washington
Senate
Bob
Missouri
Npn
Taft
Joe Cannon
City Council Plans Bridge and Street Repairs
The City Council met in regular session with Trustees Collier Smith and LeGage. Mayor Tathill absent. A new bridge on Main Street near Santino depot was discussed with an estimated cost of about 5250. Plans deferred pending finances. The board reviewed street repairs and projects with about 4200 in sight for April and considered allocating 1000 for immediate work.
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Collier, Smith and LeGage
Tathill
Collier
Janu
Gully
Washoon Main Street
Santino Depot
Ife
W. C. Barth
Kelloge Avenue
le Gaye
Chairaman Collier
Smith
Kelly
Tudison
Ontario
Main Street
Temescal Lodge Installation Notable Masonic Officers Installed
Temescal Lodge No. 314.4. I. and AL MM. installed recently elected officers. James L. Davis W M, AJC Wood S Way Casi Rada T WaT OP Drinkwater treasurer, A D P Kelley secretary, John P Key 8. D.y. Marry F Scoville J.D TH A Priger er, L Patton 8 8, 0 A Huxsan J Chas M Scoville marshal. Ceremonies described as impressive with a fraternal banquet afterward.
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Temescal Lodge No
AL MM
Frank Dean
James L. Davis
W. M
AJC
Wood
S. Way
Casi Rada
Wat OP
Drinkwater
A. DP. Kelley
John P. Key
D.y. Marry F. Scoville
J.D. TH. A. Priger
L. Patton
A. Huxsan
J. Chas
M. Scoville
Obituary of Clarence Edward Brown Teen of Kansas
Clarence Edward Brown age seventeen native of Kansas and relative of Albert Prank died at 2 oclock Tuesday morning on the Ross Francisco rancho on Mannolin avenue after a tuberculosis illness. He came to California in November for health. Funeral by Undertaker James L. Davis was held Wednesday morning at Arlington M I church with Rev George Hatten officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery Riverside.
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Clarence Edward Brown
Kansas
Albert Prank
Ross Francisco
Mannolin Avenue
California
James L. Davis
Arlington M. i
George Hatten
Evergreen Cemetery
Riverside
Real Estate Signals Confidence in Corona Growth
Reports show ongoing property transfers and investor confidence in Corona. Demolitions, new builds, and resident purchase activity indicate faith in the city’s future and a steady real estate market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corama
Tere Thion
Demler
Corona
New Teacher at Grammar School
Miss Edith B Grant arrives to teach fifth and sixth grades at Corona Grammar School succeeding Miss Viola Landrum. She comes from San Diego where she taught as a substitute and previously taught in New Hampshire. She will reside at the Del Rey hotel. Miss Landrum leaves for Los Angeles due to poor health, with well wishes from many friends and hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith B. Grant
Viola Landrum
Corona Grammar School
San Diego
Grant
New Hampshire
California
Epotel del Rey
Laanebeuuy
Los Angeles
Riverside Tithe and Trust Company Annual Meeting Report
At the Riverside Tithe and Trust Company annual meeting held at 733 Ninth Street, representatives held 957 of 1000 shares. The manager’s report showed tithe searching nearly doubled year over year and conveyances written rose with 76 more acknowledgements than the previous year. The Prost department recorded SS Prosts accepted and Eserow activity rose, while the real property net value stood at 2700 dollars and company stock plus other assets listed. Directors elected for the ensuing year were J. A. Simms W. A. Purington J. W. Covert C. L. McFarland Chas. Waite L. B. Scranton and D. W. Lewis. The board then organized with Simaines as President Purington as Vice President Scranton as Secretary D. W. Lewis as Manager and Waite as Assistant Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Tithe and Trust Company
Ninth Street
SS Prosts
Pamiounts Ively Eeksiss, Haas
Eserow
TSS Eserows
Stepreratine
Abbout
Netes di Tavar
J. A. Simms
W. A. Purington
J. W. Covert
C. L. McFarland
Chas. Ff. Waite
L. B. Scranton
D. W. Lewis
Helen Kellers Outing Book Plans and Poems
Helen Keller plans an outing book titled similarly to the celebrated Mrs Austin tale Sense and Sensibility. The work will include Keller’s first poem and numerous vivid descriptions of her world, though she remains blind and deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kellers
Austin
Question of the Hour on Prohibition in Europe and Beyond
The piece surveys prohibition trends in Europe including Sweden Norway and Finland as well as Faroe islands. It contrasts opponents and supporters of prohibition noting local option moves Gothenburg system repeal and the push toward national bans. It frames supporters as those who vote to retain prohibition due to reduced saloon influence.
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Europe
T&eet
Sweden
Gothenburg
Norway
Faroe Islands
Denmark
Good Things and Jests Among Noted Figures
A collection of humorous anecdotes and social quips featuring Francis Wilson, Joseph Jefferson, and other familiar names. The dialogue touches on duck carving, oratory, bank security, marital praise, and witty exchanges about engagements and finances. The sketches are presented as light entertainment from a late 19th or early 20th century social scene.
Encourage home industry Bouyit in Corona
A brief note urges support for local crafts and home industry in Corona. The column highlights small producers and urges residents to buy locally to boost the economy and preserve community character.
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O ‘Bouyit
Corona, Ee
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Hiawatha
Will
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Bryan
Kentucky
Beekam
Calebe
Temescal
Edith G. Grant
Miss Landrum
Riverside Title and Trust
Anna
Board of Directors
J. A. Simaines
W. A Purington
Pres
Lie Br Scranton
Chas
KE. Waite
Secertary
Strugele
Francis Wilson
Joseph Jefferson
Lip van Winkle
Lincolns
Senator Sorghun
Adlass
Sds
Artemas Ward
Dinine
Pest Hill
Hon
Benita Finecarda Ane Elon
Thomas Ocampo
Philipine Islinds
San, Francisco
Washingtom
Jack
Poe
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