Boulevard Track Promised to Draw Auto World to Corona
The Independent reports Leon Shettler of Reo Motor Car Co visited Corona and proposed a 20 foot fast-track around the circle. He urged the Board of Trustees to build and maintain it and predicted annual meets with 300–400 cars, hill climbs, and cups. he also contacted the California Automobile Club. He said the project could raise Corona’s profile and spur hotel development while benefiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Boulevard
Leon Shiettler
Coast
Reo Motor Car Company
Corona
Shettler
Big Circle
Automobile Association
Los Angeles
Board of Trustees
Main Street
California Automobile Club
Altadena
Tragedy at the White Ranch Drowns Blair and Edna Leffler
A 16 year old Blair Leffler and his 11 year old sister Edna Leffler drowned in the irrigating reservoir at the Ben White ranch south of town. The area near the reservoir was a popular play spot and warnings had been given. The stairs leading to the water were noted in initial reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Leffler
Edna
Ben White Ranch
Lether
Drowning at Pedley Pond Claims Greek Worker
George Triantifigo a 29 year old Greek employed by Temescal Water company drowned at Pedley pond Sunday morning. He battled cramps while swimming with non-swimmers. body recovered by Amos Clapp and Arthur Humble and sent to James L. Davis Morgue awaiting coroner’s inquest and brother’s arrival in Vallejo. Funeral postponed to allow working class friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Triantifigo
Temescal Water Company
Pedley Pond
Triantifigo
Marshal Lyman
Amos Clapp
Arthur Humble
Vallejo
James L. Davis
Davis
Riverside pamphlet contract dispute exposes Hildreth printers
The Independent recounts a 1906 Riverside County pamphlet project with the Board of Supervisors and Riverside Chamber of Commerce. Hildreth Bros. won the bid but failed to deliver on schedule, prompting delays, accusations of fraud, and eventual delivery of about twenty thousand copies. The district attorney and officials pressed for resolution as the printers moved to complete the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
John Hildreth
The
County Board of Supervisors
Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Hildreths
Charles
Board of Supervisors
Guam
Chamber of Commerce
H. M. May
May
Corona
Riverside
Beach Is a Proven Criminal in Corona Fraud Case
The article accuses Beach of leaving his wife destitute after forging a $30 check in Manuel Neivis’s name and cashing it via S. M. Cottle. Beach fled town, last seen in Los Angeles, while Corona residents demand prosecution and full punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visi Beach
Ian
Corona
Beach
Manuel Neivis
S. M. Cottle
Los Angeles
Quiet Fourth in Corona Draws Big Holiday Crowd
A calm Fourth of July in Corona attracted many travelers to Los Angeles and seaside resorts, with large crowds at Cilen Ivy. The sulphur pool and cottages filled, hotels crowded, and Manager Sutherland called it record breaking. Few minor incidents reported include a skyrocket through a plate glass window and a runaway farmer’s team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Coldwater Canyon
Sutherland
Luther Patton
Council fails to advance Boulevard improvement despite plans
Bystanders describe a quiet council meeting where Trustees Puthill and Collier gave no response to relief measures. Engineers presented cost estimates for the Southwest Boulevard upgrade, with a resolution of intention approved and printed. Public Library board stressed the need for full library funding as August action looms, and serial bond issuance was discussed before adjourning to July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puthill
Collier
Barth
Public Library Board
Riverside to Corona rail line extension approved and forecast
Riverside officials and Huntington interests reached a franchise agreement allowing a 16 mile extension from Arlington to Temescal wash near Corona. The plan sets a five cent fare to Casa Blanca and ten cents to Temescal, with freight hours limited to from 10 pm to 6 am, and construction expected within four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Los Angeles
Henry
Huntington
Evans
Riverside City
Corneil
Rtiverside
Arlington Railway Company
Riverside
Arlington
Temescal Wash
Corona
Main
Sixth Streets
Casa Blanes
Conceil
Temescal
Tig
Santa Fe
Ts Quite Ill Marshal Claygon in City
Ts Quite Ill Marshal Claygon son of Mr and Mrs Clayson of this city brought here on Tuesday from Las Vegas Ney. He has been ill for some time. His condition is likely related to life at high altitude. At home Mr Clayson will be very much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Cara
Riverside
Crown City
Old Baldy
Corona
The
Los Angeles Times
Pacific Electric
Los Nietos
Independent
Santa Ana Canyon
Los Angeles
Marshal Claygon
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Leon Shettler
Mr. Letiler
Davis Morgue
Dickson
George Lord
Ray Pierson
Bond Wells
Messrs
Thayer and
Watson
Mirsi—Knoog
Peter Provensal
Dr. Huff
Seventh and Victoria Sts
J. M. Browning
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