20 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
1
Wilbur DeAlene of Indianapolis will drive a Marmon in the BK Thanksgiving day races. He previously placed second in Santa Monica and brings local fame to the lineup as posters announce event promotions with a yellow background depicting a racing driver and flagman.
Chicago students in public schools may dance the Hesitation and other new waltzes at school social functions after a ruling by Superintendent Ella Flagg Young. Variations of the Tango and ragtime steps remain barred to maintain supervision and decorum.
Paris reports Belgian officials outline keeping local posts to avoid chaos, judges to administer justice under royal authority, and restraint toward the invader. Hymans notes parties unite after the German ultimatum, with citizens resisting for national duty.
Gold valued at 160000 dollars arrived in Seattle from the north aboard the steamship Humboldt. About 60000 dollars came from the Shushanna field, discovered in spring 1913, marking the first major shipment from that district.
The remark notes people who waste time choosing what to do and end up doing nothing, seemingly content with the lack of progress. It highlights indecision as a personal pattern and hints at the cost of constant deliberation.
Czar announces that the government will no longer manufacture or distribute alcoholic drinks. The edict cites studies showing liquor weakens soldiers fighting ability, confirming long circulating rumors.
London reports war department shipments of complete new outfits for front line troops due to wear. Blue serge uniforms are produced at 12,000 daily, while historic jackets and khaki for territorial forces are exhausted. Shortages push purchases of civilian coats for volunteers as stock sizes prove too small.
News from El Paso reports that Zapata delegates blocked progress in the Carranza Villa peace conference at Aguascalientes, forcing adjournment and renewed negotiations. The clash over shared power and a possible commission government deepens the crisis amid ongoing clashes at Naco and Sonora, with no full hostilities reported between Villa and Carranza forces.
President Wilson was welcomed as Ex-president Taft presided with the U S Supreme Court in attendance. Taft urged strict neutrality, treaty compliance, and urged humane law while praising Wilson and cautions on premature judgments. He urged legislation to enforce treaty obligations and noted the Progressive party’s stance on judicial recalls.
Philadelphia reporters note the government seeks to dissolve United States Steel Corporation under the Sherman act. The suit, filed Oct. 26, 1911 in New Jersey and transferred to Philadelphia, asks independent ownership for listed subsidiaries and ore properties and the appointment of a receiver to restore value to stockholders.
In San Francisco, Oct 20, the University of California is assured of a 900000 endowment despite a will contest by the deceased’s widow. Ernest Cowell, a cement manufacturer, left 250000 for a stadium 250000 for a gymnasium and 250000 for his widow, to revert to the university after her death. The contest argues a state law limits charitable bequests to one third of an estate.
London report says the Lord Mayor’s show with gilded coaches and pageant may be dropped when Sir Charles Johnston is installed in November. A subsequent banquet at the guildhall is also unlikely as money is tight and many men answer the war call.
London reports strong Allied and German offensives around Dixmude Ntewx Arras Roye and Lille with heavy fighting near Ostend and St Michael's. Ostend retaken unconfirmed while German reinforcements arrive amid rain and mud as French artillery uses portable phones and destroys a German battery. A Black Sea battle is alleged between Russian and Turkish fleets in a Bucharest Telegram.
The Corona city council approved a straight $125 monthly salary for the police chief starting November 1, ending commissions on poll tax collections. The move shifts from $110 plus 10 percent commission to a fixed salary after debate over tax figures. The board also addressed electric and gas franchise matters, street lighting, and liability for Thanksgiving races, scheduling the next meeting for November 4.
In Pontiac Minnesota an American League pitcher from Chicago played a prison exhibition game with a team of fellow inmates. Scott pitched three innings allowing one hit and no runs while receiving an ovation from the convicts after the game.
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