From Corona Sailor to Reform Proponent Peter Provenal
A fragment notes Peter Provensal once ran a Corona saloon and later shifted to a legitimate industry. It praises his restraint after closure, contrasts past graft prosecutions led by Heney and Spreckles, and cites Roosevelt’s letter supporting Heney’s fight against corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Spreckles
Frances J. Heney
Oregon
Washington
Spreckles
Burns
Lehmitz
State Supreme Court
Glass
Sunset Telephone Co
Nso
Reus
San Francisco
Heney
Ruef
Supervisor Gallagher
Morris Haas
Heyney
Roosevelt
Rudolph Spreckels
Mrs. Heney
San Francisco political crimes tied to labor vote history
The report recounts the shooting of Francis J. Heney and links labor movement influence to corrupt figures like Schmidt and Ruef in San Francisco. It notes how promises and bribery led to misuse of public welfare funds and a cascade of municipal misdemeanors amid a drive for political control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Heney
Morris “Haas
San Francisco
Sehritz
Ruef
United States
Good Pay in the Government Service
The article extols government service careers with light work, short hours, and starting salaries around 81600 a year. It notes permanent positions and high demand in certain departments, but laments a lack of applicants who know how to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Civil Service Exams Offered in California Training School
Examinations held in San Bernardino determine eligibility for government posts. The San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute claims to be the sole California school specializing in government service training, offering courses by mail or in person with full information available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
San Bernardino
San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute
California
Cure for Colds and Pneumonia Claim for Chamberlain's Remedy
An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and prevention of pneumonia. It claims safety for all ages and cites a worldwide reputation, noting absence of narcotics and universal dependability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ih. F
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised in 1886 Toledo notice
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit dated December 6, 1886, is notarized in Toledo Ohio. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and Dr. J. Cheney & Co. distribution in Toledo, 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Oo Notary
J. Cheney & CO
Lall
Candidate in the Front Yard Asked to Kiss the Baby
A dialogue from Mrs de Style and Hortense portrays a frisky suitor in the front yard. The scene hints at social propriety and a comical clash over boundaries as a dog named Fido adds chaos.
Private sale of Riverside real estate in Mary M. Kyle estate
Guardian announces private cash sale of sixacre parcel in Riverside County to the high bidder. Sale requires court confirmation and escrow deposit of 500 dollars. proposals due by noon on sale day at Corona office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Riverside
State of
California
Mary M. Kyle
Hast Riverside Land Company
R. W
County Recorder
San Bernardino
State of California
California Avenue
Corona
County of Riverside
Riverside Title & Trust Company
William G
Randal
Cardia
Corona Home Telephone & Telegraph stockholders meeting notice
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of Corona Home Telephone & Telegraph Company to be held December 2, 1908 at 2 PM at the company's office on Sixth Street Corona Riverside California. Directors will be elected and other business may be conducted. A G C Wood President W S Chapman Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Home Telephone& Telegraph Company
Sixth Street
Corona
County of Riverside
State of California
A. G C. Wood
Wls. Chapman
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Bo the Press and Horticulturist
W. Waterbury
Cal
Riverside County
OF Trustees
Peter Provensal
Sal
Peter
Mr. Provensal
Provensal
Main Street
Los Angeles
Henry H. Holmes
Reverenee
Peer E Nee
H.A. Weed Beets
John J
Francis J. ‘Henney
Pat
Sydney
W. Bulfetin
Ohio
City of
Lucas County
W. J. Everett
Fashion Stables
Sanger E. French
Telephone
Home
Brown
Hardman’s Drug Store
Main and
Eighth Streets
Calif
Joel Kloss
Corona, Calif
The
Corona Home Telephone & Telegraph Company
Main Street Livery
H. Miller & Son, Prers
Dr. King
Rubidoux
Black
Heath
H. Miller & Son
Orange Orchard
Coane Boulevard
Irene
Compton Block
Daniel Lord & CO
Pioneer Investment & Trust CO
Grant Building
Harding & Misenheimer’s Barber Shop
Luther Patton
Geo. MacGillivray
New Orleans
Partionhirs
C. N. Knox
Com
Riverside, Cal
Dewitt’s
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