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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
The text denounces the Hil dreths for pressuring the Supervisors to fund a trade edition of the Courier, calling the move a sham, duplicitous and a graft from start to finish, and accusing them of posing as champions of good government and civic virtue.
The document lists city posts including City Treasurer Mayeeey 2 City Attorney and Seabees Building Inspector. Board of Trustees members Henry H. Holmes president A B Tathill E B Collier Ansil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder. City Marshal also named.
Honorable Miguel Estudillo of Riverside leads the regular Republican ticket for the 39th district Senate race. Estudillo represents Riverside with prior political experience and party backing as he seeks election to the state senate.
Assemblyman Emerson B. Collier and Corona letters spark sharp media quarrel as the Corona Courier editor and Independent editor face public rebuke. The clash highlights accusations of bias and misused proverbs in the paper’s editorial stance.
The Independent says it does not seek to deal a terrible commercial blow or interfere with legitimate business. It argues common honesty fairness and public welfare justify commenting on the transparent merger of the Courier with its associate the Messenger. The motive of the combination is obvious to any thoughtful reader.
A notable feature of the Democratic convention is the missing presence of prominent party leaders. Senator Culberson of Texas and Pitchfork Tillman are cited as absent figures in the event.
The passage notes Champ Clark and John Sharp Williams absent from leadership roles in the house while Roger Sullivan and other Chicago figures such as Hinky Dink McKenna Bath House Coughlin and Tom Taggart dominate the scene. It previews bleak prospects for the young speaker from the Platte.
The Fullerton Tribune states Estudillo will be nominated tomorrow despite Orange county and Riverside pressure. It notes talks of traitors in camp and a substitute collar man replacing Estudillo if delegates defy instructions. Brother Johnson is criticized for incorrect premises in this political fray.
A thoughtful essay argues happiness rests on an contented mind a merry disposition and a stout heart. It warns hypocrites and selfish individuals cannot achieve true happiness and urges making the best of what life offers even in hardship.
The piece denounces the Weakly Messenger for claiming it had discussed the same service with the Independent. It calls the Courier’s assertion a deliberate falsehood and mocks the journalist’s courage and honesty in the matter.
Frank A. Day, chairman of the Minnesota Democratic Central Committee, bemoaned the nomination process and warned of possible consequences within the party.
The passage argues Bryan’s hatred splits Democrats as Sullivan and McGuffey are re-elected at Denver. It predicts Bryan and other Democratic leaders will align against Taft in the November election, hinting at stock holdings and party infighting.
The roundup covers Beaumont fruit expansion with 1000 orange trees, Arrowhead hotel sale, a stove theft in Redlands, and curious legal and social items. It notes Hemet Episcopal Ladies forming a dramatic club, road surveys to Idyllwild, Phi Beta Kappa at Corona College, pensions for Civil War era service, and leading women activists from Chicago to Omaha with reform roles and education efforts. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte cited for Sioux Reservation work.
Mrs. O M McNair of Tahlequah Oklahoma appointed dispensary agent for Cherokee Nation capital becoming the first woman in the post. Stella Schaffer delivers eclectic medical college address in New York City being first woman in over a decade to win the electro therapeutic prize. Lotta Rand of Lynn Massachusetts named deputy superintendent for the blind in Boston after eleven years as charity secretary. Evelyn Longman earns fourteen thousand dollars for bronze door design at Annapolis Naval Academy and crafted Winged Victory statue for Festival Hall at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Boston University Liberal Arts graduates thirteen top students, all women.
Rumor says the To Have a Band Corona organization may live again with Mason Terpening of the Corona National Bank as a willing leader. His past work as a musician and instructor could help revive the group and attract town pride through dedicated practice.
Circle Lodge No. 877 meets Saturdays in Oded Fellows Hall with Slaten as Noble Grand and Blair as Secretary Crown Encampment No. 41 meets second and fourth Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall with Blair as Chief Patriarch Dawnon as Scribe Temescal Lodge 314 F and A M meets on Thursdays before full moon in Masonic Hall with Scoville as Worshipful Master and Drinkwater as Treasurer.
Modern Woodmen of America meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall with J. Smith H C J. Lewis Advisor D K Wilson Clerk H N Sweet Banker. Foresters Court Circle City No 831 meets first and third Tuesdays at Odd Fellows hall led by Robt Brown C R Ken Bowen V C R Thomas Baker Tea. Queen Council No 100 Fraternal Aid Association meets first and third Thursday evenings with H M Enos President and H A Wood Secretary.
Narragansett Tribe No 169 meets every Wednesday at 7 30 p m with officers F T Carey Sachem Malcolm Sapp Sr Sag E L Stronger Jr Sag L H Dawson Chief of Records listed.
Fraternal Brotherhood holds meetings on the first and third Mondays in the hall. Eagles meet Fridays in Odd Fellows hall with social session on the second Friday. Carlton Post 168 meets the third Monday in Masonic hall. Royal Neighbors of America meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Odd Fellows hall with officers listed.
The Board of Trade meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month in City Hall at 8 o'clock. Officers include President W J Pentelow, Vice Presidents W C Barth and C A Kinney, Secretary Lees, and Treasurer Kidder.
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