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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
The Corona Independent is published weekly by the Independent Publishing Company. This issue continues the newspaper’s tradition as successor to prior regional papers, delivering local news, notices, and brief items for the Corona community each Friday.
The text lists city officials and posts including mayor and treasurer, then shifts to a political note about Johnson declining a second Democratic ticket place and Taft's travels. It ends with a patriotic reflection on Civil War survivors and honoring veterans, stressing national unity and remembrance.
In a rumor of the season, city leaders consider a northern tour to study road building park care street sprinklers and other public works. Towns like Dutch Flat Rincon Shingle Springs and Temescal may host observers seeking practical lessons for improving local services.
The text praises Theodore Roosevelt as reshaping history since his White House era. It cites his bold plan for a canal as a key, original initiative influencing future government actions beyond partisan politics and aiming to shape national and global economic futures.
City merchants debate closing on Decoration Day May 30 as a public holiday amid rumors of store hours. Officials stress patriotism and unity, urging a complete cessation from business to honor heroes who preserved the union and the Declaration of Independence.
The Independent reprints a Newcastle News article from Delaware blaming Judge Gray for the Democratic presidential nomination. The piece notes the region lacks Democrats and that detailing Cray’s career would resemble a distillery hunt in Riverside, while acknowledging some Democrats still exist.
John Mitchell former Federation of Miners president announces Democratic nomination bid for governor of Elingis. He lives in Spring Valley Bureau County a coal town. Washington is drawn in public chatter as a Bryan lookalike in political postcards.
A Colliers Magazine collector clashed with Mrs. Maggie Clark of Hemet over payment or goods. The collector was arrested on a Disorderly Conduct charge, tried, and acquitted after the woman failed to prove her case. Riverside hosts a new automobile club meeting of car owners. Coachella Valley Telephone Company elected officers. Whitewater Land and Power Company formed in Banning to develop irrigation water. Coachella Valley union growers also noted.
A claim that South Tex raisers are surpassed in quality and popularity of their product is noted alongside reports of a planned hotel at Thermal. The town continues to develop and emerge as a growing factor in the regional economy.
The National Tribune recounts Andrew Jackson being shot at in 1835 by Richard Lawrence but escaping. It notes June 14 as Lincoln’s birth week and orders for Woman’s Relief Corps to display Old Glory. It covers John W. Gates selling his Chicago estate, Pulitzer’s 25th anniversary of ownership, Needles post office, Long Beach’s auto fire engine, Roosevelt receiving a Turkish rug, a Memphis tale of gifts, Uganda marriage price claim, Civil War conscription scam, a Chicago pants formula ad, May Erwin and Emmy Distin remarks, Baltimore conference debate, and a peach can defense incident in St Louis.
Mile. Gaussel becomes Montpellier university clinic director the first woman on its staff. Jane Addams reportedly wields the largest constituency among college presidents. Hull House serves 9000 people daily for clubs classes and arts. Mrs. Mary Sibberts arranges comfort bags for the Kansas battleship crew. Miss Meigs tops Cook County hospital exam and will graduate as a physician, specializing in children's diseases. Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker proposes criminal pages in papers. Frances Willard earns a statue in Washington’s National Statuary Hall attracting daily flowers and crowds.
Police captured the assailant after a man reported severe cuts and bruises and told officers he believed a car had run him down. The incident sparked an immediate investigation into the assault and surrounding circumstances.
The Congregational Brotherhood held its monthly feast at the church parlor with a large attendance. Rev. Dr. Willflames of Redlands spoke on reading biography to learn history, citing Joseph Jefferson and John Knox as examples and praising biographical method for quick, clear insight into drama and church reform.
A city event praised accessible study of history with talks by City Attorney Randall and Professor Doron. A ladies committee served lunch, followed by election of six month officials: President Charles A. Kinney, Vice President A. L. Taber, Treasurer Edward J. Genereux, Secretary Harry N. Sweet.
The condition report for Corona National Bank in Riverside County California shows assets including Loans and Discounts 414,914.30 overdrafts 523.49 U S Bonds 20.00 and 312.00, cash items 1 4 145? etc. Total capital stock 25,000.00 with Surplus 100.00 and Undivided profits 1,570.78. Deposits subject to checks 4485.41 demand certificates 11,364.38 time certificates 12,082.76 and other items. Cashier M Terpening swears the statement is true.
State affidavit from Riverside County California. Jno P Key, cashier, swears the presented bank statement is true to knowledge and belief. Correct Attest: MO P Key.
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