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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

4

Corona Town Officials and City Posts Listed

A partial roster lists Corona city officers including City Treasurer Trae City Attorney Robert L Harrall City Engineer Oliver P Hull and Health Officer B E Lavery plus Building Inspector Street Superintendent and City Recorder. Board of Trustees members Henry H Holmes A B Tuthill E B Collier Ansil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder and Fighting Bob Evans comment on national needs of fewer statesmen and more ships.

Robert L Harrail Oliver P. Hull City ‘Recorder the Lyman Co Robert L. Harrall R. R. Root B. E. Lavery Building Inspector Board OF Trustees Henry H. Holmes A. B. Tuthill E. B. Collier Ansil F. Gillett Ethan P. Kidder Bob Evans San Francisco Corona

Senatorial Attack on Roosevelt Layered by Washington Report

The piece notes a possible senatorial attack on President Roosevelt as reported in Washington. It cites critics Pitchfork Tillman Coal Oil Bailey Rip Roaring Jeff Davis and Gum Shoe Big Stone of Missouri voicing derogatory remarks about Roosevelt, signaling heightened attention to the debate.

Roosevelt Washington Pitchfork Tillman Coal Oil Bailey Texas Rip Roaring Jeff. Davis Arkansas Gum Shoe Big Stone Missouri Theodore Roosevelt

Proposed Association of Organized Charities Promises Aid

The proposal argues that a central agency can direct charitable relief, prevent imposition, and ensure help goes to meritorious cases, praising discretion and noble aims while criticizing aiding those who will not help themselves.

Association of Organized Charities

Alice Roosevelt and campaign chatter stir California politics

Mrs. Alice Roosevelt causes laughter in a presidential milieu as reform lines and party jockeying rise amid debate. The piece notes Republican aims, candidates, and mentions Charis Barker and Secretary Petron of the county center, praising their integrity and executive skill.

Charis Barker Seerety Petron Republican County

Intolerance and leadership in political life

The passage critiques intolerance and mob mentality. It references Chairman Barker and Mr. Pelton guiding party affairs while warning against those who ostracize dissenters. It cites Lord Macauley on hypocrisy and laments pervasive bigotry amplified by education and local meeting houses.

Barker Pelton Lord Macauley Little Red

Riverside Republicans Endorse Estuddillo and Collier for State Office

In a county convention the Riverside Republicans endorsed Miguel Estuddillo for the Senate and Emerson B. Collier of Corona for the Lower House. They call for party unity to ensure victory and urge any dissenters to join another camp and campaign openly.

Riverside County Miguel Estuddillo Emerson B. Collier Corona

Political maneuvers swirl over Democratic nomination

In Washington May 11 Minnesota's Ciovemmor Johnson and Bryant ally Bryant lewling were hosts for consults with President Roosevelt. Culbertson of Texas rules out candidacy. RNC opened in Chicago as Denver debates La Follette Hearst link and PolAlette prospects loom. Polls show mixed support for Prohibition stance and party splits.

Ciovemmor Johnson Minnesota Bryans Washington Roosevelt Ryan Bryan Lint Polfette Plearst Choughy la Pollette Hon Lal Pollette New York City

Open letter opposes liquor sales in drug store ordinances

Riverside resident C L Libby of Redlands protests to the new school board over ordinances allowing drug stores to sell liquor. The piece notes no doctor’s certificate or prescription exceptions. Meanwhile San Bernardino Riverside Modern Woodmen of America plans a June 13 jog event at Urbta Springs. A California Marble Co quarry east of Redlands employs 30 men, with 80 more to join after tramway completion. Elsinore sees H C Harrison named Recorder and the Elsinore Club adding a gym at the bath house as Lake View Inn grounds receive electric wiring to light the grounds.

C. L. Libby Redlands Board of Truseees Woodmen of America San Bernardino

Campaign for better roads by Los Angeles women captain

News nuggets note Los Angeles women organize a campaign for better roads with Mrs. Matthew Robinson leading a vigorous stump speech. The piece contrasts energetic female activism with male efforts and mentions other topics from the era.

Los Angeles Matthew Robinson

Sailor Gives Speech Onboard Texas After Gift To Barmy Crew

A sailor, speaking with a cap on a peg in his cabin, recites a tribute to the Texans for their costly gift to the crew of the battleship Texas. He recalls memorizing the speech and jokes about his navigational skills versus oratory, promising this will be his last platform appearance.

Texas

Gem Restaurant Closed After Owner Illness

The Gem on Main Street shut its doors this morning in a suit brought by J. W. Veach and Son grocers. Bert Shingledecker, who ran the place, had six weeks of typhoid fever after purchasing it, hindering operation. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Gem Main Street Bert Shingledecker J. W. Veach & Son Shingledeckers

Sermons Highlight Sunday at Local Churches

The Congregational Church invites all for morning and evening services with special music. Rev. A H Hooker of Santa Ana will preach in the morning and lead the Men's Neon Bible Class. Rev Dr Watkin will speak on Mexico and South America in the evening. Baptist Church announces Rev N C Hansen will preach in Rev Jarques' absence.

Order of Red Men Jarques

Captain Glass and His Memory at Galveston Parade

A 1807 Texas naval ceremony in Galveston featured Captain Henry Glass presenting a silver service to the battleship Texas. The event drew twenty thousand residents as Glass struggled with a mangled manuscript, red faced, attempting to address Governor Hogg and the crowd before breaking down mid speech.

Glass San Francisco Texas Brooklyn Navy Yard Galveston Henry Glass Lone Star State Sea Beach United States

A Village of Itself

The joint purchase by Messrs William Vs Jilleson and Asa FL Cail of ten acres at Ontario and Taylor marks a potential village boom. Call and Jameson own about 250 acres of grove property and plan cottages for employees. Jameson has begun a cottage with more to follow, signaling growth around Corona.

Messre William Vs. Jilleson Asa FL Cail Ontario and Taylor Streets Call Tameson Jameson Chase Ranch Corona

Brown Place Sold to Abraham Zimmermiano of Durpertal

Mr. David R R Brown longtime Corona area pioneer sold his Chino ranch to Abraham Zimmermiano of Durpertal. Brown, who secured the property from the government and retains the patent from his legal fight with the Southern Pacific, may relocate but has not fixed a new home site.

David RR. Brown Corona Way Chino Ranch Abraham Zimmermiano Durpertal Brown Southern Pacific Railroad Jfe

Furnished Rooms for Light Housekeeping For Rent

Classified brief advertises furnished rooms with light housekeeping, available for rent. Signs describe rooms in stock and rates at five cents each or two for twenty five cents, advertised by The Independent.

The Independent

Templeton Reid an Old Assayer

Fragmentary notes describe Templeton Reid as an old assayer with a private establishment near gold mines in Hatapkin county Georgia. The text hints at 1830 gold rush activity in Georgia and mentions coins with historical appeal and uncertain origins.

Hatapkin County Templeton “Reid Georgia

Reid gold coins of Templeton Reid and the Georgia mint

The article describes Templeton Reid's assaying and smelting operation striking gold coins for 2 50 5 and 10 denominations. It notes rarity of the 1839 ten dollar piece and a 1850 five and ten dollar design commonality, with Georgia gold provenance and later California issues surpassing Georgia in rarity. It mentions specific weights fineness intrinsic values and historic wear on the coins.

United States Templeton Reid Torey Reid Georgia Usd California

The 1849 Tompleten Reid Assayer Twenty-Five Dollar Coin

A discussion of the 1849 twenty five dollar coin associated with Templeton Reid, an Assayer. The piece is described as unique in design and denomination with California gold motifs and a distinctive ornate border. The article questions Reid’s connection to California and notes uncertainty about his plant location and why the coin appeared in California.

California Tompleten Reid W Templeton Reid Assiger Reid Californaa

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