Largest cash real estate sale in Corona history
The Whitten and Crenshaw firm reports the big cash sale of a fourteen acre lemon grove on South Main and Lemon streets. D. W. Glenn sold it to W. W. Thrasher of Whittier for 21000 dollars cash. The grove includes seven acres bearing lemons, four acres six years old and three acres three years old. Thrasher plans to move to Corona and make it his home.
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Whitten and Crenshaw
S. Main Street
D. W. Glenn
W. W. Thrasher
Whittier
Thrasher
Corona
Seventh Day Sabbath debate in Independent letter
A reader argues against Seventh Day Sabbath as unbiblical noting Adventist advocacy since Miller and suggesting Israel’s exodus marked a new era. They cite Exodus 12:2 on new months and hint at a possible new Sabbath, promising continuation on page 4.
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The
Independent
Miller
Israel
Egypt
Apprehension Over Mexican Peace Plan Shown Today
Washington reports continued hope for mediation but rising unease in official circles. A recess was noted and Carranza must confirm his agents meet Huerta and U S representatives on a provisional government plan. Carranza’s time request unsettled mediators as Guadalupe generals are consulted.
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Washington
Carranza
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Guadalupe
Justice swiftly meted out to Prado bootlegger
Bernabe Mateos a Mexican arrested at Prado charged with running a blind pig was sentenced to sixty days in jail and a $20 fine. The raiding party included Constable C F Larrabee and Deputies W A Humble F M Baird and Marquis. They entered Saturday night and confiscated a large amount of California brandy and beer.
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Bernabe Mateos
Prado
C. F. Larrabee
W. A. Humble
F. M. Baird
Marquis
California
Villa Turns Back After Ammunition Shortage
El Paso reports lack of ammunition blocked Villa’s march to Mexico City as Carranza officials claim Villa failed to obtain the Antilla cargo at Tampico or Monterey. Villa's army reportedly returns to Torreon with relations between the chiefs at a breaking point.
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Villa
EL Paso
Carrante
Tampico
Mexico City
Torreon
Zacatlecas
Antilla
Carranza
Monterey
Informal farewell party for Mrs. Dean at South Main home
Mrs W M Dean hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering from three to five with twenty five friends. Crimson and yellow decor featured geraniums and marigolds as punch cake nuts and mints were served. Guests included Mrs McNary Holloway Key Snidecor Davis Blair French Reynolds Freeman Key Bedford Lamson Hildreth Suydam Geith Mc Corkle Boling Boylan and others.
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W. M. Dean
South Main Street
Mesdames O. (. McNary
C. A. Holloway
H.im. Key
F. E. Snidecor
W. S. Clayson
M. V. Staley
C. B. McConnell
W. C. MccCully
W. 5. Davis
G. M. Blair
S. E. French
F. W. Reynolds
G. R. Freeman
J. P. Key
L. D. Bedford
R. D. Lamson
L. J. and
C. F. Hildreth
M. J. Suydam
Frank Geith
G. P. McCorkle
Frank Boling
E. A. Boylan
Surgeon General to lead plague campaign in New Orleans
Washington June 29 The Surgeon General and Victor Blue will go to New Orleans at once to direct the campaign against the Bubonic plague, reported there. Blue as director in chief of the navy's operations said one death had already been reported there.
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Washington
Victor Blue
New Orleans
Blue
Navy
Cabrinovics
Servia
Bosnia
Austria
Archduke Ferdinand
Dutchess
Prinzipe
Dabrinovic
Francis Joseph
Mapsburg
Vienna
Sarajevo
Sis
Beulah Springs Mineral Water Expands Local Delivery
Beulah Springs Mineral Water now delivers to Corona patrons twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Order by calling the local office.
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Beulah Springs
Corona
Senate panel backs Chamberlain's war recruitment plan
The senate militia committee favors Chamberlain's resolution to authorize increasing the army to war strength beyond statutory limits. The measure aims to empower the President to recruit needed forces.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Militia Committee
Banks Agree to Take Mexico’s Interior Loan Bonds
Mexico City reports several local banks signed on to absorb the bonds of the interior loan the government plans to float soon. The move aims to strengthen regional participation in the national financing effort.
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Mexico City
Interior
Plot to Assassinate Royal Family in Sarajevo Sparks Outbreak
June 29 Sarajevo reports detail a bomb threat and targeted shootings that killed Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Princess Sophie amid anti-Serbian protests. Martial law banned gatherings as investigations traced the plot to conspirators in Serbia.
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Sarajevo
Mussulman
Bosnia
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Princes Hohenberg
Rudolf ‘Street
Garrice Prinzio
Lever Bill Passes House to Bar Cotton Gambling
Washington June 29 The Lever bill to eliminate the gambling feature tied to cotton exchanges passed the House by 84 to 21. The measure targets betting practices linked to cotton trading and secures congressional support.
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Washington
Archduke Car Story After Bomb Attempt Sparked Fear
The archduke’s car originated from Belgrade. After a bomb near a girls' high school, the duchess urged caution. governor M Potiorek claimed only one murderer in Sarajevo. Despite this, the archduke pressed forward. At a Provincial Diet meeting, officials voiced sorrow and praised the archduke and duchess amid devotion to the Emperor.
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House of Hapsburg
Belgrade
M. Potiorek
Bosnia
Sarajevo
Recorder Louan Will Be Candidate
County Recorder Logan seeks re election with Independent endorsement. He has served since 1805 after succeeding L Hr Gruwell and earlier as deputy. The office is praised as up to date with Torrens system looming. Due to increased workload from new valleys he will campaign modestly while maintaining high records standards.
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Logan
Board of Supervisors
L. Hr. Gruwell
Palo Verde
Coachella
Mgr
Loran
Thas
Bee Sayeip Ta
Ma. Loowa
Cet
Ino Nosener
Coulisiecorder
Woman of Scarlet Colour Symbolism in Miller Lecture
Evangelist Miller opens with Revelation imagery, citing John BAYS and the vision of a woman riding a scarlet beast with blasphemous names. The lecturer hints at prophecy meaning and references Jeremiah and a discussion that continues on page three.
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Evangelist Miller
John Bays
Mystery
Babylon the Great
Jeremiah
No Such Thing as Tainted Money Debate at Baptists Meeting
At Pirse Baptist church Rev. Reynolds defended Rockefeller gifts to the Baptist Foreign Mission Society saying there is no tainted money. He cited a $50,000 gift and a $40,000 pledge with another $50,000 to be raised, urging faith and forgiveness while noting money cannot buy virtue. The sermon questioned Sabbath law and Galatians teachings, contrasting Old Testament injunctions with Christian faith.
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Flow. Reynolds
Pirse Baptist Church
John BD. Rockefeller
Baptist Foreign Mission Society
Rockefeller
Reynolds
Rockefellers
Jesus
Paul
Iain
Christ
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Justice
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Paris
Stahrenberg Lake
Maximilian Joseph
Bavaria
Geneva
Rudolph
Meyerling
Marie Vetsera
Archduke Charles Francis
Karl
Imperial House
Hapsburgs
Corona Home
Recorder Louan
CO. Offical
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