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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
2
City officials including Henry H. Holmes mayor and John L. Merriam city clerk are listed with roles such as city treasurer city attorney and city engineer. Board of trustees names include A B Tuthill E B Collier Ansil F Gillett Ethan P Kidder.
The piece tracks a heated push to relocate California’s capitol from Sacramento to Berkeley. It details the Berkeley real estate board’s land deals and political pressure, San Francisco and Oakland shifts, and Sacramento’s rumored funding maneuvers. It also discusses Riverside Press editor Brother Clark’s possible Republican alignment and Prohibition stance, tying real estate incentives to political theater and party loyalties.
The amendment passed by the legislature goes to voters for ratification. Sacramento holds a central role with a new capitol housing ample legislative space. The park grounds boast grand Roman pines from Livy seed and lush semi tropical vegetation, with California risking loss of these grounds and $10 million in taxes if the capitol is removed.
Early returns from Corona precincts show Collier ahead of Woertendyk by one third and ahead of Malos by about five times. Prohibition vote remains small, with Chafin at 60 and Debs at 57, suggesting Prohibition sentiment roughly on par with Socialism.
In district results Taft leads the ticket with 832 votes followed by Smith at 348 and Collier at 806. Estudillo trails with 314 while Woertendyke and Maloy secure 198 and 65 votes. All three Taft Smith and Estudillo won every precinct except Corona where one vote differed. Collier’s win may reflect local popularity or opposition strategy.
Frank J. Cheney and Co. of Toledo declare they will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Made sworn December 6, 1886 by notary A W Gleason. Cure advertised as systemic and blood based. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
For years, demand for Govt Stenographers Railway mail Clerks Bookkeepers has been high in Western districts with many exam passers receiving $800 to $1600 starting. San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute offers in person or mail coaching for Civil Service exams in the same building, preparing students for P O Clerk Carrier and Custom House service and other clerical work.
W. 8. Brown takes over the bread and pastry business formerly run by F. W. Becker, continuing the shop’s offerings.
The Corona Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company in Corona Riverside County California outlines delinquent stock on Assessment 1 levied September 4 1908. Shares and owners listed with amounts due including L C Rice A M Jones S L Bloom W C Barth and others. Shares will be sold at public auction November 10 1908 at 3 p m at the company office to cover delinquent assessments and sale expenses.
The Corona Independent Publishing Company of Corona California levies an assessment of 1.00 per share on its capital stock. Delinquent shares as of October 3 1908 will be sold at public auction on November 24 1908 at 10 a.m. to cover the unpaid assessment and sale costs. BK French Secretary.
F. W. Alden buys lot No. 1 in block 135 near the Hotel Del Rey from Watson who will move out soon. Watson plans to return to Waverly Virginia to reside.
An ad promotes Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the product digests all food and can be used only when needed, with a guarantee and sale by R F Billings. The copy emphasizes short term use and eventual independence from the remedy.
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