Tent house fire destroys Falk family shelter
Last Saturday near West Sixth Street and Grand Boulevard a canvas tent home occupied by C. W. Falk’s family burned completely after gasoline and a generator flare up. Mrs. Falk suffered minor burns while attempting to control the blaze. gold hidden in a tin can and a ruined watch survived. The family lost clothing and bedding but faces no serious hardship.
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C. W. Falk
West Sixth Street
Grand Boulevard
Beagle of Beefs Over Home Telephone Dispute Looms
A major dispute between Orville A. Huxsaw former Home Telephone manager and company officials heads for depositions Friday in the city. At least a dozen sworn statements will be prepared over two days in a contentious fight over whether the company owes Huxsaw and whether other facts will emerge. Sources say no compromise is expected and the quarrel may unfold publicly like a Kilkenny cat fight exposing soiled linen.
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Orville A. Huxsaw
Home Telephone Company
Kilkinney
Independent
Huxsaw
Edison Carved Phonograph From a Finger Cut
A Philadelphia Record retells how an accident cut Edison’s finger and sparked the phonograph invention. Edison reportedly sang into a telephone, cut by a steel point, and observed the point trace alphabetic marks on paper under the steel needle, reproducing vibrations and leading to the phonograph concept.
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Edison
Phonograph
Philadelphia Record
Smith
Brown
Gold and Copper Found in Hagadorn Canyon Hills
Prospectors George Lord and George Middlesworth report a copper and gold ledge in Hagadorn canyon about 22 feet wide and 400 feet long. They plan ore samples to a Los Angeles assayer and reference a prior 1890 Geological Survey note predicting coal under cement rock, which could fuel Corona industries if confirmed.
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George Lord
Hagadorn Canyon
Mr. Lord
Temescal Range
George Middlesworth
Los Angeles
Cummings
Lord
U. S. Geological Survey
Corona
Forest fires in Indian and Trabucco canyons quelled
Firefighters and volunteers from Corona and nearby towns contained smouldering lines after forest fires in Indian and Trabucco canyons. Authorities say fires may have been set by vagrants. several campers were identified near the blaze. Mayhew canyon burned to the summit for about a half mile, two square miles burned in Indian canyon area, with Temescal watershed affected. loss estimated at no less than $50,000 by Forest Range Supervisor Marshall.
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Indian
Trabucca
Trahucca Canyon
Corona
Forest Rangers
Mayhew Canyon
Indian Canyon
Temescal
Santa Ana Mountains
Glen Ivy
Marshall
Forest Range Service
Trabucco Canyon
Power Line Project Driven Toward Wadsworth Ranch
Earl McDonald oversees a new power line from Corona Gas and Electric plant to the Wadsworth ranch about three miles west of city limits. A 75 horsepower pumping engine was installed at the ranch and the line will supply power for that and other appliances. poles are on the ground and the work will be pushed to deliver power within ten days.
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Earl McDonald
Corona Gas and Electric Company
Wadsworth Ranch
Holmes
Randall
Ford Dairy
Kidder
Collier
Gillet
Merriam
Corona National Bank
Illett
Iillett
Gillett
City Hall
Main Street
Llolmes
Riverside
Tongés Piety Draws Many Willing to Be Soundly Pious
The report notes a broad readiness among people to adopt strong religious devotion as a defining practice, reflecting widespread commitment to pious living.
Temescal road criticized as worst in Southern California
The Independent’s critique of the Temescal road sparks debate locally and abroad. Auto owners demand action, Corona’s standing suffers, and locals urge the Board of Trade or Manufacturers’ Association to organize a petition to the Supervisors for immediate repairs.
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Independent
Temescal Road
Corona
Glen Ivy
California
Cuck Hole
Temescal Valley
Board of Trade
Manufacturers’ Association
Corona Receives New City Precinct Boundaries
The Corona Board of Supervisors redistricts the city to add a precinct and outlines Precinct No 1 from the northern and eastern city limits to Main and Eighth streets, Precinct No 2 along Main street, and Precinct No 3 following Fullerton avenue and the Grand Boulevard to Main Street.
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Board of Supervisors
Corona
Main
Enghth
Eighth Street
Fullerton Avenue
City of
Main Street
Grand Boulevard
Michigan Picnic Promises Big Turnout in 1908 Playa Del Rey
The Michigan Society of Southern California plans its annual picnic at Playa Del Rey on Tuesday July 28 1908 with music dancing and beach sports. Organizers urge at least three friends attend aiming for five thousand people and offer special rail passes via Union Trust Building addresses or a Michigan badge representative at Los Angeles Electric Station. Tickets 40 cents with membership possible for 1.00. Basket picnic.
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Michigan Society of Southern California
Playa del Rey
M. L. Talford
Union Trust Building
B. L. Scott
J. J. Morgan
American Avenue
Long Beach
Michigan Society
Michigan
Los Angeles
Still They Come
H. E. Carter of Santa Anda has rented the store room formerly occupied by the Gem restaurant and will open the place with a stock of gentleman's furnishings. Workmen are refitting the premises. It is understood Carter will maintain an up to date stock of furnishing goods and clothing.
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H. E. Carter
Santa Anda
Club House Improvements At Lee Lake Section Completed
A long delayed expansion of the Corona Gun Club lodge at Lee Lake is now practically finished, providing ample bunk space for members and guests. Officials debated land use and nuisance issues, while plans to stock the lake with bass and other fish were discussed but not approved. The Board adjourned to Aug 3.
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Independent
Corona Gun Club
Lee Lake
Hunters
Hively
Imperial
Hull Heads
New Corona Sanitary Disposable Glasses and Milk Containers
A plan by V A McCreery, William Cathay, and A Lehnberg, with a Los Angeles patent attorney, aims to patent a one use antiseptic transparent bell shaped drinking glass for soda fountains and disposable milk, jelly, honey containers. Machinery by Crelin Machine Co. to mass produce, proposing a closed corporation with minimal capital.
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V. A. McCreery
William Cathay
A. Lehnberg
Los Angeles
Creliin Machine Co
Corona
City Solons In Session Amid Heated Debate
City council met in a close session as weather and policy heated up. Frank W. Alden requested an exclusive one year license to operate a moving picture show, prompting further discussion on licensing and local business controls.
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Tuthill
Kidder
It Takes a Tender Heart to Do the Hard Things
A brief reflection on the virtuous challenges faced by individuals who choose compassionate action. It notes that choosing difficult labor often requires empathy and inner resolve, underscoring moral strength in tough situations.
Decked Haven Not Reached by Sailing Before the Wind
A brief note describes a decked haven failing to be reached by sailing due to headwinds. The phrase suggests a nautical hurdle where favorable wind conditions were required but not met, delaying the vessel's progress.
Church Troubles Stir Corona Methodists
A vague report out of Corona describes division within the local Methodist congregation over the pastor. Some influential members oppose him while others defend his leadership, with no specific charges stated and a promise of further facts soon.
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Corona
Arrest in San Bernardino Theft Ties Two Suspects
Fred Brown of Brown & Pierce second hand store intercepted a man selling carpentry tools after opening day. The tools were identified as stolen in a San Bernardino burglary the prior Sunday night. One suspect was jailed briefly, then released after an alibi. another suspect was later identified by Sheriff Ralphs and taken to San Bernardino for custody.
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Fred Brown
Brown& Pierce
Brown
Lyman
San Bernardino
Ralphs
the Gooda
Sun Berdoo
New Queen Colony Garage Nears Completion in Corona
The New Queen Colony Garage by Huxsan and Dean is nearly finished with a 75 by 40 foot concrete floor and partitions to divide garage livery, store room, and workshops. A waiting room is planned for customers while their machines are serviced, and the owners expect to take possession within a week. The firm receives praise for equipping Corona with a modern facility.
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Queen Colony
Mesars
Huxsan & Dean
Lhe
Messie. Huxsan
Dean
Corona
California
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Council
San Berdoo
NEW Queen Colony
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