American ship Gulflight torpedoed by German submarine
The American steamship Gulflight was torpedoed off Scilly Islands by a German submarine at noon on Saturday. Thirty-three of thirty-six crew were saved. two drowned. The vessel, flying the Stars and Stripes, carried gasoline from Port Arthur to Rouen. President Wilson was briefed but offered no comment as State Department weighs the incident under his warning against attacks on American lives.
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London
Gulflight
Bishops Lighthouse
Scilly Islands
Scilly
As- President
Crow Sound
Port Arthur
Texas
Rouen
New Haven
Conn
Wilson
Williamstown
Mass
Washington
State Department
Germany
Bryan
Department
Bernstorff
Masquerade Ball Delights Corona Country Club
The Corona Country club hosts its annual masquerade ball last Saturday in the clubhouse. Attendance was large with extravagant costumes and lively dancing, music and merriment. Masks came off about 10 pm before guests departed for refreshments.
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Corona Country Club
U S Exports to Allies Rise Sharply in March Trade
A Commerce Department statement shows growing U S exports to allied nations. March figures reveal France at 40.6 million, Great Britain at 93.4 million, Italy and the Netherlands rising from prior year levels, while Austria Hungary and Germany fall sharply. Export emphasis shifts to ammunition and food as European markets expand.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands
Readings at Gospel Mission Highlight Acts Passage
Weather dampened attendance but a steady crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at the Gospel Mission. Rev. Miller opened with a reading from Acts chapter eight verses 26 to end, urging emulation of an unnamed official and the evangelist's example for a joyful life.
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Gospel Mission
Rev. Miller
Hog rancher McElhiney Rises as Area Future Hog King
J. F. McElhiney develops a 43 head hog operation on his east city ranch with 22 brood sows and a pure bred Berkshire boar. He plans barley feeding and foresees a bright future as local hog industry grows. Meanwhile Santa Fe Spur track work began with a large crew grading and tie rail laying, targeting completion in ninety days.
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J. F. McElhiney
Orange and Lean Groves
New Packing House Opens on La Habra Electric Line
The La Habra district in Orange County opens a new orange and lemon packing house on the electric line. A newly formed association of members owns about 500 acres of young orchard, indicating growing cooperative activity.
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la Habra
Orange County
Opening Day Attendance at Panama-Pacific Exposition Records
The Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco opened on February 20 with record crowds. President Wilson pressed the opening button in Washington as throngs filled the grounds, and daily attendance has remained enormous, signaling a great overall success.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Washington
Musical Program Set For Thursday at Woman's Club
A May 6 afternoon musical at the Woman's Club House featuring vocal solos by Mrs. A W Bates and others with piano duos and violin pieces. Mrs. Charles Hildreth and Miss Grace Shepherd arranged the program with Chas M Craig performing as violin obbligatoist. The event is under the Music Section of the Woman's Club.
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Woman's Club
Woman’ Club
Charles Hildreth
Grace Shepherd
C. Saint Saens
A. W. Bates
Chas. M. Craig
Ramennd Ostrow- Rubenstein
Chas M. Craig
Brahmes
Mesdames
T. A. Fraser
Wieniawski
Grieg
A W. Bates
Hongrosses
Brahms
Miss Grace Shepherd
Ira Ashcroft
SMITH TENNANT NUPTIALS INQUIET FULLERTON WEDDING
A quiet wedding unites Mrs. Isabel Ellis Smith and Mr. Thomas Tennant of Fullerton at 3 pm Saturday at 820 Merrill Street. Rev. H E Roys officiates with Miss Maude Unger as attendant and Miss Vivian Frank as ring bearer. The couple plan visits to expositions in San Diego and San Francisco then a eastern honeymoon before settling in Fullerton.
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Ethel Frank
Merrill Street
Isabel Ellis Smith
Thomas Tennant
Fullerton
HE. A. Roys
Congregational Church
Maude Unger
Vivian Frank
San Diego
San Francisco
Miss Nina Beebe Takes Berkeley Teaching Post
Miss Nina Beebe travels to Berkeley to assume a teaching position, marking a new chapter in her career as an educator.
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Nina Beebe
Berkeley
San Souci Club Meets Tonight at Grace Beebe Home
The San Souci club will convene this evening at Dr Grace Beebe’s West Seventh Street residence. Misa Beebee and Miss Borckervink will serve as hostesses for the gathering.
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San Souci
Grace Beebe
West-Seventh Street
Misa Beebee
Miss. Borckervink
Desert Roads to Be Sign Posted Across Southern California
The Automobile Club of Southern California plans a major sign posting from Los Angeles to the Imperial Valley. Over 100 signs will guide motorists from Banning to Mecca with water stops and radiator filling points. The effort covers the Lincoln Highway branch from Ely Nevada into Southern California. The 219 mile Los Angeles to Imperial Valley route via Banning Palm Springs Mecca Fig Tree John’s will display route details and water points.
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Automobile Club of
Southern California
Los Angeles
California
Auto Club
Lincoln State Highway
Ely
Nev
Tering
Brawley
Bancing
Mecca
Salton Sea
Imperial Valley
Banning
Palm Springs
Fig Tree John's
Local youths haul snow from Santa Ana mountains
A party including Dee McConnell R H Barnes Howard Ware and Melvin Blurton drove to Cotton’s ranch and hiked to the peak above Main street where heavy snow lay. They filled two gunny sacks with snow and returned to town greeting friends with real snowballs, with two of them reportedly new to snowballing.
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Messrs
Dee McConnell
R. H. Barnes
Howard Ware
Melvin Blurton
Cotton
Santa Ana Mountains
Board to convene monthly session at city hall
The board of trustees will meet in regular monthly session tomorrow morning in the city hall. The meeting will consider the proposed spur franchise for the Pacific Electric railway as the key item on the agenda.
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Pacific Electric Railway
City Enacts Weed Ordinance 329 for Parking and Lots
The city adopts ordinance 329 to enforce weed control, parking areas and lots will be cleared by the city if not maintained. The measure aims to clean up neglected spaces and ensure compliance with municipal regulations.
Rescuer Tows Bullion Ship Cetriana After Mexican Clash
A British steamer Cetriana carrying bullion and 150 passengers was towed to San Diego by the U S Denver after a tense encounter with Mexican authorities at Ensenada and Mazatlan. The ship lacked food water and coal, and officers described harassment by Mexican troops during attempts to unload cargo while awaiting proper clearance.
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San Diego
Enselada
U.S. S. Denver
Denver
Ensenada
J. A. Seaberg
Mazatlan
Seaberg
Finsenada
Kerr
Cetriana
Leo Mayne
W. Perry
C. V. le Gaspo
End of a Present Jitney Bus Near in Oakland Future
A comprehensive report by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee examines jitneys, their origin, operation, and impact. It compares historical shifts from horse cars to electric trolleys and warns motor buses could replace jitneys if economically justified, boosting property values.
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Oakland Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Consolidated
Stephen E. Kieffer
J.H. L'Hommedieu
M. R. Sherwood
Sunset Lumber Co
United States
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Europe
Corona National Bank
F. Thompson, Pres
Chas. Hoss
B. McConnell
Vica Pres
Ree McConnell
A.J. Ware
GO. F
Snidegor
VePree
Palace of Education
Palace of Liberal Arts
Tower of Jewels
Woman’s Improvement Club
Auto Club OF Southern
Henry J. Zeigemeier
U. S
Lower California
Transportation Committee of Oakland Chamber of Commerce
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