Naval Battle Sinks Cruiser Near Porkala Gulf of Finland
A frontier report from Porkala in the Gulf of Finland says a naval clash left one cruiser sunk and another badly damaged. A Zeppelin raid on the Finnish coast caused fires as observers note wider Baltic losses to German shipping and rising entente cooperation rumors over Italy’s Balkan role.
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Stockholm
Porkala
Gulf of Finland
London
Baltic Sea
Exchange Telegraph Company
Washington
State Department
Sweden
Baltic
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Balkans
Saloniki
Viviani
Italy
Rome
Petrograd
Romania
Bulgaria
Germany
Rumania
Commission Aids Rail Shipments to Prevent Car Shortage
The State Railroad Commission urges shippers and receivers to load and unload freight cars quickly to avert a possible car shortage in California crops transport. Officials note ample cars exist but delays hinder movement and availability for local traffic, requesting prompt handling and full carloads. Oregon's Public Service Commission recently issued a similar appeal.
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California
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Oregon Public Service Commission
The
Shippers of Oregon
San Bernardino Club Heads to West Sixth Street Park
The manager announced the San Bernardino baseball team will appear on the local diamond next Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock. Several new players will join the lineup as Corona aims to extend its month long unbeaten streak. Support the local team and attend to cheer them on.
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San Bernardino
Corona
West Sixth Street
Italy Faces Balkans Settlement Impact on Public Opinion
Public opinion in Italy leans toward the belief that the nation cannot remain indifferent to the settlement of the Balkans conflict. Ministers warn that decisive action may be required to align with regional outcomes.
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Nance
Italy
Balkans
Corona Dollar Takes A Shopping Vacation
The Corona Dollar travels through Corona as merchants advertise its value and urge widespread circulation. W L Peeler buys a dress shirt at Dolan’s, then Ray Crawford uses it at Perkins’ Confectionery, and later it returns to Corona Morganfile Co. for a purchase. The town is urged to track its itinerary and keep the token moving.
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Corona
W. L. Peeler
F. H. Dolan
Peeler
Ray Crawford
Dolan
Perkins’ Confectionary
Corona Morganfile Co
Independent
State wide day begins drive for prohibition across California
Prohibitionists plan a statewide campaign starting October 31 with 25 000 petition copies from Tia Juana to Siskiyou. Two petitions seek total liquor ban and restricted sales on premises or at pharmacies. Campaign led by California dry campaign federation with George W Marston of San Diego. Clergy sermons on opening day to rally support and many organizations pledge enlistment by January 1 1916.
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Church Federation
Los Angeles
Tia Juana
Siskiyou
San Diego
California Dry Campaign Federation
George W. Marston
California
Jail sentences to auto drivers in Los Angeles policy
Four automobile drivers were jailed under a new police court policy as Judge Thomas White warned that the courtroom has two doors one to freedom and one to jail. Three men received ten day sentences for speeding and one got three days for drunk driving.
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Los Angeles
Thomas White
Thorugh
Early Morning Accident Injures Los Angeles Man
A Los Angeles man was accidentally shot in the head in an early morning incident. His car carried him to a Los Angeles hospital after passing through Corona, but the man’s identity was not immediately known.
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Los Angeles
Corona
Drowned Man in Baldwin Lake as Tugboat Accident Unfolds
Isadore Josseau drowned in Baldwin Lake near Big Bear while a boat towed a blind on the duck range. Jester Shay saved himself by stripping boots and clinging to reeds until rescuers arrived as Josseau sank. Josseau belonged to the Riverside Lodge of Eagles and was well known locally.
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Baldwin Lake
Big Bear Lake
Isadore Josseau
Shay
Josseau
Riverside Lodge of Eagles
Mule kicks blacksmith injures Dell Baer on East Seventh
About 11 o'clock this morning Dell Baer was kicked by a mule while shoeing it at his father's blacksmith shop on East Seventh Street. He received a two inch gash on the head and severe bruise to the right hip, with uncertain hip fracture. He was taken to Life Home at Joy and East Sixth under Dr. Root care.
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East Seventh St
Dell Baer
Mr. Baer
Life Home
Joy and
East
Sixth Street
Root
Gospel Mission Attendance Highlighted By Clergy Sermon
The sermon recounts a Gospel Mission event praised for its strong turnout. Mr. Miller cites John six and emphasizes spiritual life through faith in Jesus, detailing his personal conversion, struggle with hard sayings, and ultimate deliverance by the Holy Spirit.
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Miller
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Tims
Poe
Villas Generals Deserting As Carranza Advances
Reports from the border amid the Mexican conflict indicate desertions from Villa’s forces at Casas Grandes. General Ornelas crossed the Rio Grande and withdrew toward Casas Grandes for a conference with Villa, while 1,000 Villa troops are said to have deserted recently. Concurrently Carranza plans an anticipated attack on Agua Prieta with possible U S border support.
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Paso
Tomas Ornelas
Juarez
Rio Grands
Villa
Benavides
General Villa
Ornelas
Casas
State Department
Mexico
Tl Paso
Carranza
Douglas
Arizona
Columbus
New Mexico
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Ariz
Ives G. Lefevier
Naco
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Alvaro Obregon
United States
Selevier
N- Progress
Fronteras
Here
Acuna Prieta
Calles
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
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Russia
Serbia
Foot
Dardanelles
Galicia
Flanders
Champagne
Belgian
Udine
Commission
A. J. Warh
Sanston
Cash
GEO. H. Snidecor
Gnidwoor
Corona National Bank
F. Thompson
Pref. Chas
Hors, Catnier
Corona Mercantile Co
Pacific Coast
Young People’s Societies
Christian Endeavor
the Missionaries
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Independent Order of Good Templars
Villas
Guaymas
el Tigre
ST. John’s Episcopal Church
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