07 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
1
Governor Wilson's rally day speech urges courage for a Democratic victory and outlines a four year program. He calls for tariff and trust reform, banking and currency changes, natural resource conservation, and a broad government role in uplift programs, warning against haste or exploitation.
Local financiers plan to start a bank named The Farmers and Merchants Bank. Prominent stockholders include L. A. Wyatt, recently moved to Corona, and M. W. Findley of Los Angeles. Plans call for a two story building on the corner now occupied by the Cash Meat Market, signaling growth for Corona.
Miss Nissen in charge of Madam de Blumenthaus Russian Studio in Pasadena will lecture on Russian arts and crafts in Corona Monday afternoon November 11 at 2 30. A sale of Russian handicraft follows at the parish house corner Eighth and Washburn. Admission 15 cents.
Box of embossed monogram cards with envelopes priced at 60c. Order to any part of the United States. Samples available on request.
Constantinople scene reports a large onslaught on the Thatalja n defense with dynamite mines. Three hundred men reportedly killed instantly as a breach is forced. Turks retaliate with further explosions and reoccupy the fort as allies retreat. Also notes resignations at a local post office and a new baby boy born to the Murphy family.
Invitations issued for a dance by the Jolly Bachelors in Glass Hall tomorrow evening. Music is arranged and attendees are promised a pleasant evening.
The second San Bernardino high school rugby team defeated Corona 14 to 0 on the local grounds, showing notable improvement since the Riverside match. Strong performances from Sias, Boweh, and Sargent led a stronger second half as Corona challenged late. A return match is set for Saturday November 9 at Gate City, with calls for local supporters to back Berdoo’s scalp.
A lone burglar smashed a jewelry store window near Fourth and Spring in downtown Los Angeles this morning and grabbed valuables. A pursuing crowd of taxi cabs police and citizens chased him. he is jailed after capture and identified as Reo Madden.
The Hotel Metropole will shut its doors as patronage declines following Herman Rosenthal’s July murder. George Considine, running the property for creditors, cites too much notoriety and a drop in customers as the reason for the closure.
A Woman's Improvement club gathering at the Platt home staged a California style political convention with speeches for Roosevelt Debs Taft and Chafin. Local color and humor mixed with mock nominations while Miss Lillian Lewis and others performed and guests enjoyed refreshments.
At noon returns show Wilson carrying California by about 6,000. Democrats gain roughly 30 assembly seats and 10 Senate seats. regular Republicans about six assemblymen and three holdover senators. Roosevelters win five congressmen, Democrats two, and Republicans four. Notable upset: Needham defeated in Seventh district. 3582 of 4372 precincts report Wilson 246,931 and Roosevelt 241,539. Remaining precincts in sparse, mountainous areas unlikely to alter the outcome. Wilson's victory solidifies Democratic control in the state.
The Newton & Warners store and The Corona Independent report the automobile and piano contest moving toward its penultimate month. Leaders hold steady in four districts as all candidates gain, with top performers urged to boost organization and persistence to win the 1912 McIntyre automobile or one of four pianos at Christmas. The piece notes Roosevelt and Wilson voting patterns in Corona precincts plus detailed local counts.
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