Prohibition Success Cited by Officials in Midwestern City
A Washington Star correspondent and state leaders report dramatic drop in saloons in Kansas City Kansas after closing in 1906 1907. Banks and merchants see gains while crime and disorder decline and city building surges accompany prohibition. Birmingham Alabama data show arrests plummet after January 1908 enforcement.
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William E. Curtis
Washington Star
Chicago Record-Herald
C. W. Trickett
Kan
Enfora
Wyandotte County
Kansas City
Germany
France
England
Canada
Kan‘saa
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham News
Prohibition Debate From Saloon Keeper to Public Good
Robt. A. Todd argues against licensing saloons and for total prohibition. He contends liquor fuels crime and public costs, noting police, courts, and prisons must bear the burden, and high licenses fail to curb evil, urging a move toward abolition.
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Ong
Judas
Robt. A. Todd
Old cry on voting out saloon fuels speakeasy threat
The piece argues the slogan promises both punishment for banning the saloon and a drive to legalize illicit speakeasies. It cites D Clarence Gibboney and ongoing efforts to convict speakeasy keepers while noting repeat openings of illicit venues as campaigns push back against reform.
Weather Predicted Yet No Rain Falls
An overcast day Wednesday brought expectations of rain but none fell. A fashionable young man passing the Independent office drew notice for his trousers rolled high above low water mark, an image attributed to imagination or misdirection by the weather.
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London
Riverside and Corona rail link backed by miller letter
Frank Miller of Riverside, secretary and general manager of Riverside and Arlington Railway, writes to the editor about a proposed electric trolley connection to Corona. He says no firm construction date exists due to financial stringency, but he believes building the line is desirable and supported by Mr. Huntington, though timing remains uncertain.
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Independent
Riverside
Frank Miller
The
Riverside & Arlington Railway
Corona
California
New York
Boston
Qorona
United States
Huntington
Prominent Chicago Leader For Corona Brotherhood Talk
James L. Houghteling founder of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will address Corona at 8 p m in the Episcopal church. He leads a national church youth movement with thousands of members in the United States and England. Corona’s chapter director John P Key helped bring him from Los Angeles to share how Christian principles apply to daily life.
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Corona
James L. Houghteling
Chicago
Episcopal Church
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Christian Principles
United States
England
Mr. Houghteling
Brotherhood
John, P. Key
Houghteling
Los Angeles
HGH High School Musical Presented by Class of 1908
The Class of 1908 at HGH High School will stage a musical Friday March 27 in the school auditorium. Miss Mayme Findley directs with O Thorp Pianist A Cecetka Violin Miss Ida Kennedy and Miss Scanlan providing vocal selections. The program features a mix of songs solos duets and instrumental numbers performed by the student group and Los Angeles instructors.
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Mayme Findley
Los Angeles
O. Thorp
A. Cecetka
Ida Kennedy
Miss Scanlan
Grocers in Corona End Evenings Early Starting March 24
Corona grocers will close at 7 PM starting Tuesday March 24,except Mondays and Saturdays, to give workers more time for rest and recreation. This follows settled local custom and aims to benefit employees.
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Corona
School Board Vaccination Mandate Faces Opposition
The board orders compulsory vaccination for students sparking protests and possible withdrawals. The Independent notes two sides to the issue and cautions about potential harm from poorly controlled virus exposure while assuming authorities will provide pure virus and careful administration.
Electric Theatre Shows Draw Increasing Public Interest
Manager Maggengill reports rising attendance at the Electric Theatre. Miss Mailee headlines with moving pictures and musical selections, possessing a fine voice and serving as a drawing card for patrons.
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Maggengill
Electric ‘Theatre
Miss Mailee
Prohibition Message Draws Crowds at Alden Opera House
Col John Sobieski and Rev Cliffs headlined a temperance event in Corona praising prohibition. Speakers contrasted conditions in Cook County with Ireland and Benicia Ca, noting savings, crime, and poverty differences as evidence against liquor sales.
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Alden Opera House
Corona
John Sobieski
America
Europe
Clif
Apowena Walters
Cliffs
Good Government League
Col. Sobieski
Los Angeles
Wards
Ill
Cook County
Belfour
Ireland
Watertown
Wits
Benicia
Cal
California
Maine
Alo
Riverside
Baglands
Pasadena
Bryan as Dangerous Figure in American Politics
The Philadelphia Ledger argues Bryan lacks government experience and possesses a lecturer's mindset. It contends his proposals appeal to voting masses and that his style aims to win small advantages while avoiding responsible governance, warning of his potential as a Democratic candidate in a turbulent campaign climate.
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Caneot
Bryan
Watterson
John ‘G. Carlisle
Bryin
Europe
Mr. Carlisle
Carlisle
Philadelphia Ledger
Irish Melodies Triumph at Corona High School Event
The Tuesday Musical Club at Corona High School Auditorium staged a vibrant Irish program. Performers delighted Boston and New York audiences with national airs and readings of songs like The Wearing of the Green and Kathleen Mavourneen, earning high praise as one of Corona’s most enjoyable musical events.
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Boston
New York
Corona High School
Rts
Ballinahinch
Kathleen Mavourneen
Kallarney
Har
Tara
Father O'Flynn
Corona
Building Permits Issued for Local Additions and Laundry
Building permits issued last week include A. L. Taber to construct an addition to his machine shop and auto garage at Ramon ia and Sixth streets costing 83 000. Peter Provensal plans a brick building at Main and Fifth streets to be used as a laundry.
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A. L. Taber
Ramo Ia
Sixth Streets
Peter
Main
Fifth Streets
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Folk
Missouri
Hanley
Indiana
Commonwealth
Hoch
Kan‘gas
Kansas
the Good Government League
Crown City
HGH School
Sumner
Paul Rubens Sheemee
DeBennot
Gounod
Faust
Ccceeeesees
O.thorp
Cecetia
Chamonade
del Riego
Carmena
Gerald Lane Wilson
Mies Scanlan
Electric Theatre
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