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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1914
Page
1
Reports from London note Allied gains between Ypres and Nieuwpoort with German lines to Dixmude under pressure. German forces fortify Antwerp while Ostend shells intensify. heavy fighting drives movement along the Belgian coast as British ships bombard, with notable German losses and burials in Ostend.
George H Bentell of the Simplex Mercer agency in Los Angeles reports to Corona officials that a world record seems likely for the Thanksgiving Day races. Two Sunbeam cars and several foreign entries, including two Pugots and LeLarge, are expected. Builders and drivers nationwide show strong interest as work advances on grandstands and race facilities under Chas Holloway.
Mrs. Carman was released on $25,000 bond after a jury of ten to two in New York failed to reach a verdict in the murder case of Mrs. Louise Bailey. The jurors could not convict or acquit after thirteen hours of deliberation, and Judge Kelley dismissed them. The district attorney indicated no retrial, while defense urged one, noting the long, bitter trial in Dr. Carman's office.
A Times correspondent in Northern France reports that German evacuation of Ostend may be imminent due to favorable Allied developments. A separate dispatch from Sluis, Netherlands states that all British subjects in Belgian coast towns between Markerke and Knocke sur Mer were expelled to Holland after a German proclamation.
Miss Cecil Husted, returning from a ten weeks outing in the Bakersfield mountains, was surprised Saturday by seventeen friends at her East Eighth Street home. The gathering featured games, social conversation, and late refreshments.
News from this office states Santa Ana canyon road, the main link between Corona and the beaches, has been opened for travel. Hundreds in Corona can now use the thoroughfare, previously closed during improvements, with the road described as good and wide apart from a mile or two that is only moderately rough.
A speaker urges voters to support the red light abatement law, arguing its defeat harms California’s moral standing and suffrage progress. The message warns of national outrage and cites church and youth groups fearing exposure to expositions in 1915, stressing ethics over politics.
Nearly two years and 30000 dollars shaped remarkable moving pictures of Western wildlife. Filmed largely in California, Ed ward Salisbury of the Educational Film Company lived with birds and animals to earn their trust. Cameras were muffled and blinds built to capture true in life behavior. One film traces the steelhead trout life cycle from spawning to catching in a mountain stream.
Madison Wis Oct 26 Ed ward Schaffer a Northwestern University student was fatally shot on campus Sunday night by two masked men who had previously held up four other students The pair approached and fired after Schaffer asked what the joke was as he walked with a young woman on the campus
Corona defeated Colton nine to one at home with Contrasting pitching by Concannon and strong defense led by Stewart. Negotiations underway to host Pomona or Arlington next Sunday as Corona fans anticipate more wins this winter. Bond Wels hit a three bagger and team play drew praise, with Thomas as umpire satisfactory to fans.
Quincy Illinois October 26 Ray H Franschmidt was acquitted today on his second murder trial for the killing of his sister Blanche He had previously been found guilty and now faces a separate indictment charging him with killing his father to gain property and finances to allow marriage
Washington reports Count Bernstoff stated Germany does not intend to send troops to Canada to aid colonization after the war. He amplified his yesterday remark that Canada’s troop involvement in Europe justifies an aggressive campaign against herself.
The French ambassador released a statement asserting proof of officials who supervised the execution of wounded and prisoners on August 26, countering Germany’s denial that General Stenger issued an order. Affidavits naming the officers were provided.
The Farmers and Fruit Growers Federation warns the public about misrepresentations of the universal eight hour law ahead of the November 3 vote. The appeal cites claims that the law could be amended or overtime paid, clarifying no overtime is allowed beyond eight hours and that the measure could not be amended or vetoed after passage.
Washington reports indicate that the Mexican convention may depose President Carranza. Consul Silliman says reliable information shows Carranza plans to retire if no objections arise to his candidacy in an early election to replace the provisional president. Carranza’s former military chiefs are thought to back Villa.
The Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis plans to establish a market bureau to cooperate directly with any group of five farmers in the state who seek its assistance.
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