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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
1
Dispatch from June reports U S forces and Governor Maytoreha addressing Yaqui activities in Lower California. The note mentions railway actions, a shooting incident involving W P Smith, and Howard's orders for potential emergency response near Toba Bay.
Telegrams from Athens report a British submarine sinking three Turkish transports at the Dardanelles with heavy drownings. Paris notes intense French attacks and German counter assaults near Arras and Souchez with heavy losses. Rome cites Italian air raids on Amport and Diva Ca railroad branch causing damage. Geneva reports destroyed airship factories and Zeppelin activity.
Fragmentary notes mention Mrs. Ashcroft Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Hinshaw and others in a social gathering with names like Ames New York and Angeles. The text hints at casual chatter and unnamed attendees without clear events or outcomes.
Police report Torez arrested after a December 24 1914 theft of a black stallion in Artesia. He claimed to have bought the horse from another Mexican, later identifying Pasquesia Ramerez near Yorba as the seller. Sheriff and Corona authorities plan further arrests as they expose a larger horse-thief gang operating in Southern California.
Citizens warned that burning rubbish in gutters along improved streets carries a twenty dollar fine under town ordinance. A burned curb harms appearance more than the waste itself and officials urge hauling rubbish away to keep the town presentable.
A street preaching mission led by Rev. Milté and associates concluded last night and announced another gathering on Main Street tomorrow after church services. Christian attendees urged to be present and assist others toward Christ.
Charles Fe Larrabee departs for a march and will attend the expedition. The trip is noted in local plans and reflects ongoing involvement in the campaign or mission.
River ald county sues Thomas Scully to condemn a 5000 foot strip totaling about 65 acres to bypass a steep Santa Ana canyon hill near Prado. Judge Densmore hears the case with County District Attorney Evans and attorney G R Freeman arguing non suit and jurisdiction questions. The suit proceeds after a denial to dismiss, while Freeman contends the road was not in the original highway plan or bond notices. The case continues next day.
Mrs. A. H. Lewis of Los Angeles is accused of passing bad checks in Newton Tate and Glendora. After a lengthier manhunt, she allegedly paid $25 for goods in Glendora with a check signed by J. H. Davis and received $19 in change. Arrested on a Santa Fe train in Los Angeles, she was returned to Glendora for arraignment, with a hearing set tomorrow and being held in the county jail.
General J traveled to Los Angeles this morning to handle business affairs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an exposition with British attendees and mentions of presentations by sections of exhibitors. The readable text hints at cultural displays and possible sponsor lines but provides no clear events, dates, or names.
Chicago pitchers Zabel and Pfeffer dueled in a 19 inning marathon with errors shaping the scoring. The Cubs edged the Dodgers 4 to 3 as Chicago capitalized on miscues while Pfeffer yielded eight walks and Zabel allowed six strikeouts in a dramatic, rainless tilt.
W B Husted denies neighbors and Dr. Davis overstated livestock on his property. He states no cows for six weeks and only fifteen chickens and one rabbit remain, with a cat also present. The Independent referenced a larger stock in a disputed complaint.
The final installment of Dr. M Victor Staley’s annual school report praises Corona High School progress including better attendance, strong school spirit, self-governing student body, and cautious discipline. Debating, literary society, oratory prize for Mabel Hope Kent, athletics under Citrus Belt League, scholarship prerequisites, and a note on the Commercial Course are outlined with reference to the year 1913-14 and ongoing improvements.
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