04 May 1916
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
A long running election debate in Corona centers on the supervisor seat with promises and complaints about the district’s representation. Citizens crave a Corona resident who will devote time and leadership to the area amid looming campaign chatter.
Delegates discuss presidential preferences while awaiting Chicago sentiment. Most expect Hughes to be the California delegation’s choice with Roosevelt facing organized opposition. John G. Mott says members will waive personal preferences for the nation state and party, as the delegation remains unpledged and uninstructed.
The Republican primary drew about 425000 voters as Alameda San Bernardino Ventura and Sacramento backed the regulars. Democrats totaled about 61000, progressives about 15000 with a light overall turnout and no contest in some parties.
At the board meeting trustees approved extending the city compensation insurance program begun last year. Cost savings cited include $500 appropriated for this year, with only about $40 spent last year. A further $500 was ordered transferred to the fund. Lighting contract talks with Corona Gas and Electric and Southern Sierras Power propose three year power and heating rate changes, with no city lighting rate cut but a heating reduction possible. Minor actions include appointing A F Hull city poundmaster, street work on Garretson avenue, bid plans for a summer sprinkler, and acceptance of city officials’ bonds.
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University of California Alumni Assoc plans a June 3 gathering at Kearney Park Fresno for the annual meeting. The event includes tours of the ranch gardens vineyards and orchards open-air dancing tennis and a barbecue supper with rail travel rates offered to alumni.
A large Irish gathering in St Louis on May 4 declared readiness to return to Ireland to aid the struggle, with a spirited demonstration showing resolve to support Ireland.
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