French Halt Desperate Verdun Drive Amid Tank Train Wounds
German efforts to capture Fort Tavaness near Verdun are repelled by French forces in stubborn fighting. French positions near Vaux face heavy bombardment with German losses and 27 trainloads of wounded reported leaving Verdun. A shell hits the Trebizond consulate in the Black Sea port, killing a Persian near Consul Heizer.
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London
Verdun
Champagne
Debouche
Bethincourt
Meuse
Forges
Cote
de L ‘Ole
Central News
Plague
Fort Tavaness
Vaux
Germany
Washington
Trebizond
Black Sea
Heizer
Burket Hadley Nuptials Move Local Residents
J Bari Market and Ho Mae Hadley quietly wed in Los Angeles after resignations stirred local gossip. The couple plans residence in Denali California after April 1 leaving Circle City with a noted absence as valued community members.
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J. Bari Market
Rickenbacher Drives New Harroun Car Toward Corona Race
Indianapolis March 7 Eddie Rickenbacher manager of the Prest-O-Lite racing team returns from Detroit where he oversaw a freak race car built by Harroun Motor Co. for the Corona race next month. The cigar shaped, enclosed body car features a 1200 cubic inch Harroun motor and a two mile per minute pace, with Rickenbacher aiming to break the 88.7 mph record set by Pullen in 1904 and reach 100 mph on the faster Corona course.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Rickenbacher
Anager
Presto-Lite Racing Team
Detroit
Harroun Motor Company
Rickenbacher
Ray Harroun
Maxwell Co
Aviation Motors
Rick
Chaseis
Harroun
Tarroun Motor Companys
Corona
Pullen
Puse
Prado suspects jailed for petty larceny following arrest
John Shebron and Jos. Fitzgibbon were arrested at Prado by Constable Charles Larrabee on petit larceny charges. Each was sentenced to ninety days in county jail after arraignment in Justice court before W. S. Clayson, Sr. They stole clothing, jewelry, and a shotgun from David Yorba’s Prado home and were held by local citizens until the officer arrived.
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John Shebron
Jos. Fitzgibbon
Prado
Charles Larrabee
Justice Court
W. Ss. Clayson, Sr
David Yorba
Mr. Larrabee
Campaign of Preparedness Against Deadbeats
A call to inaugurate a campaign of preparedness against deadbeats, aiming to organize civic or editorial measures. The statement advocates proactive steps and mobilization to address perceived financial or social delinquency.
Merchant Desires Buyers Prove Goods On Offer
A proverb-like note emphasizes transparency in trade as essential for merchants seeking to sell to the public. It asserts that vendors must demonstrate they hold the goods before customers will purchase. The saying concludes with the mountain's proverb about Mahomet.
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Mahomet
Peace prospects doubt tar1ff impact on citrus trade
Washington reports suggest prospects for a peace settlement remain dim as President Wilson weighs citrus tariff proposals. Col House conveyed German sentiment lacks desire for war, while California lawmakers urge duties to fund citrus canker defense. The note cites 40,000 more cars registered in 1915 and state revenue allocations from license plates.
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Washington
Louse
Europe
Wilson
Col. House
Washiington
Coronel Blom
Hlouse
Devlin
Jondon
Paris
L Wilson
Presiant
Tommorrow
New York
House
Riverside County
State Motor Vehicle Department
Wastiington
Kettner
Baker
Randall
Church of California
Itdy
Sielly
United States
Citens
War Critique of Leaders and Glory in High Command
A sharp polemic condemns leaders generals and rulers for endless war and unnecessary sacrifice. The speaker mocks kings emperors and military authorities as craving glory while civilian lives are expendable. The tone is caustic and antiwar.
Protect Baby Against Flies
A health notice warns flies threaten infants by spreading disease. Keep the home clean and all food covered. Use netting over the baby's bed, screen doors and windows, trap or poison intruders, and dispose of refuse to protect the household. Page Two continues.
Rail line plans eyed for inland freight loop
The article notes possible tracks across the valley as Southern Pacific weighs a right of way between Pothona and Coron to create an inland loop rivaling the Santa Fe. Officials from the Pacifie group discuss routing, freight prospects, and transportation issues amid uncertain plans from Los Angeles headquarters.
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Aneeles
Corona
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Pothona
Coron
Lespee
Santa Pe
al Thonehy
Battleships Out of Service Signal Navy Training Ships
Report from Philadelphia officers states three battleships will be withdrawn as training vessels for naval rescue operations. Some ships remain afloat but in poor condition and will be decommissioned or repurposed. The notice signals readiness for observing Oriunge Day events on March 15.
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Puptin
Mbabbe
Tyre
Philadelphia
Mto Vara
City Trustees Propose Two Ballot Propositions
Voters will decide two contrasting issues at upcoming precinct elections under a city ordinance. Propositions ask whether billiard and pool rooms should close Sundays and whether motion picture theaters may operate Sundays. Officials for Precinct One and Precinct Two are listed with polling locations and names.
Six Die as Jail Fire Claims Prisoners
A jail fire in Mississippi city kills six inmates in the bathhouse after an explosion of an osoline kerosene solution used for cleaning. inmates trapped and burned as guards escaped and doors failed.
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el Paso
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Pratian
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Peeler
Racing Association
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Wm. Corkhill
Bob Kidder
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