Germans Suffer Heavy Losses Near Paris in Desperate Battle
London dispatch reports a fierce battle 50 miles from Paris between German forces and Allied troops on the northern French front. British reserves reinforced, heavy German assaults followed by costly losses as fighting continues near Campeigne in the Oise department.
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Paris
London
Chronicle
France
William
Department of Oise
Trge
Campeinge
Department of
Oise
Department of the Seine
Austrians Prepare to Evacuate Lembourg
Rome dispatch reports Austrians plan to evacuate Lembourg Galicia capital seized by Russians as military actions continue in the region.
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Lembourg
Rome
Vienna
Galicia
Germans Bombard Marines and Occupy Towns Near Ghent
Antwerp dispatch reports German forces again bombarding Marines and seizing two towns about fifteen miles from Ghent.
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London
Antwerp
Ghent
Germany lifts export embargo on dyes. keeps pharma ban
A German official wireless message reports the occupation of Lodz, Poland's largest Russian manufacturing center. Germany raises an export embargo on dyestuffs but excludes pharmaceuticals from the ban.
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Germany
Washington
Lodz
Russian
Poland
Japanese Land Troops Land North of Tsingtau
In Peking on September 2 reports say Japanese forces landed ten to fifteen thousand troops at Lung Kow about a hundred miles north of Tsingtau. The action is described as a clear violation of Chinese neutrality.
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Peking
Lung Kow
Tsing Tau
Zeppelin raid over Antwerp causes damage
A dispatch from Antwerp reports a Zeppelin flyover that dropped bombs causing serious damage. Artillery officers directed fire and claim success in striking the airship as she released her remaining bombs and fled.
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London
Antwerp
Zeppellin
Corona Hold Up Man Goes Free
In Riverside superior court a diminutive, pale 20-year-old baker Ray Burton admitted holding up a Corona store with a revolver for $2.50 to feed his starving wife and infant. He asked for another chance and was granted two years probation with regular reports. his sister and a local contractor vouched for him. The defendant’s wife and baby attended the hearing.
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Riverside Superior Court
C. Thanas
Corona
Ray Burtoh
Densmore
Los Angeles
Associated Charities of
Hawthorne
Burton
W. C. LaFevre
G. C. Ross
Indiana Town Burned. 500 Homeless in Etna Green Fire
Etna Green, a town ten miles west of Warsaw, was struck by lightning that set a railway depot ablaze. The fire spread through the hamlet, destroying nearly all structures despite a heavy rainstorm. Damage was estimated at $150,000.
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Warsaw
Ind
Etna Green
Here
Lewellen couple returns from Long Beach visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lewellen came back last evening after spending time at Long Beach enjoying the sea breezes.
Corona Auto Racing stockholders listed in community issue
The Corona Racing list names residents who secured stock in the Corona Auto Racing Association. The roster shows numerous individuals with varying shares, including L. C. Kirby, Charles Hildreth, W. S. Clayson Jr, Helen Lamson, Harold Y. Reynolds, and Lucina Holloway among others, with page references indicating continuation.
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Corona Auto Racing Association
L. C. Kirby Ody
L. D. Bedford
Charles’ Hildreth
W. S.clayson, Jr
H. M. Key
Harry N. Sweet
R. L. Willits
M. E. Moore
Helen Lamson
Harold Y. Reynolds
W. L. Peeler Robt
L. McVicar
KH. H. Ballard
Jeff Crawford
Max Baird
Elizabeth Baird
Lucille. Baird
Glenn B. Wilkins
B. M. Lillibridge
L. R. Nichols
L. L. Andrews
Elizabeth Andr
D. W. Glenn Birdie
M. Robe
E. Lillibridge
A. H. Larrabee
E. F. Larrabee
John P. Key
Frank S. Johnson
Norman Reeves
C. A. Holloway
F. M. Baird
Peery
Ain
Ul T. O. Andrews
B. F. Meyers
Joe Smith
Adora B. Snidec
Lucina Holloway
Clarence McDanie L. Lloyd
M. W. Weiss
Grant K. Phillips Sadie L. Glenn
F. H. Roberts
H. L. Glass
T. P. Glass
Geo
E. Snideco
G. W.mibber
W. BE. Snidecor
McNeil
E. J. Genereux
Zana Reeves
Miners to Seek Bail in Murder Case
In Trinidad Colorado authorities plan bail hearings at the September term for sixteen men charged with murder tied to coal strike disorders. Twelve arrests followed grand jury indictments. among the indicted are William Diamond, financial agent for UMWA district 15, and Robert Uhlich, president of the Trinidad miners union. Over 200 indictments were issued with more arrests anticipated.
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Trinidad
Colo
Las Animas
Wm. Diamond
United Mine Workers of America
Robert Uhlich
Trinidad Miners’ Union
Donnelly Family Returns From Long Beach Outing
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Donnelly with son Samuel and daughter Hannah Mar guerite returned Monday night from Long Beach where they enjoyed an outing. Mr. Donnelly has been ill for ten days but reports all feel better after the beach vacation.
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G. M. Donnelly
Samuel
Hannah Marguerite
Long Beach
Genereux Seeks Place on Ballot in Riverside County Race
Riverside Enterprise reports that E J Genereux's name may appear on the Republican ticket for assemblyman after district attorney Lyman Evans cites votes and calls for secretary of state opinion. The case hinges on Craig and Avey vote data and possible legal contests, with Genereux portrayed as highly qualified by Riverside and Corona supporters.
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Assembly
E. J. Genereux
Republican Party
Lyman Evans
Secretary of State
Evans
W A. Avey
Craig
Genereux
Avey
Republiican Party
Frank C. Jordan
Webb
Crane
Riverside
Corona
Riverside Enterprise
Turkey Declares War Against Russian Government Reported
New York reports say Turkey has declared war on Russia though unconfirmed. St Petersburg dispatches note a Greece conflict may follow within days. The Turkish ambassador in Washington could not confirm the war claim due to lack of contact with Ankara.
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New York
Turké
Russia
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Greece
Washington
First Meeting of Ladies' Guild Held at Parish House
A reception for Episcopal church Ladies Guild members was held in the parish house this afternoon with Mrs. H. E. Carter presiding. It was the first meeting of the year and guests enjoyed iced refreshments and cake.
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Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
H. E. Carter
Baseball News For Independent Readers
Space reserved for baseball updates if games complete before Independent deadline. Coverage will note teams, scores, and key plays as available.
Contest prompts voters to boost subscriptions with double votes
Energetic contestants urged readers to canvass for Corona Independent subscriptions as a half dozen prize contenders list tallies. A double vote offer boosts influence this week, with names and addresses of active contestants and their published votes.
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Corona Independent
Mrs. Wightman Laid At Rest In Local Cemetery
Mrs John Wightman was laid to rest in Sunnyslope cemetery after a Monday afternoon funeral from Commercial street. Rev J W Utter officiated with a Baptist choir as music. She died from heart trouble after a short illness and travel to Redondo Beach for relief. Survived by husband and five children, she was 40, born in Edinburgh and long resident of Corona.
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Corona
John Wightman
Sunnyslope
Commercial Street
J. We. Utter
Christian Church
The
Baptist Church
Andrew
Willie
John
Harriett
Richard
Wightman
Edinburgh
Scotland
America
Canada
Russians Admit Serious Losses Near Vistula River
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report a Russian general of the general staff acknowledging disaster striking two army corps along the Vistula. Three generals are said to be lost, including Simniv and Martos, with Petitch noted as a staff member. The big battle near Galicia reportedly continues with heavy engagement among large forces. The Kaiser reportedly visited Charleroi and Mons battlefields with the Duke of Brunswick hosting a ceremony at Laaken Palace.
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London
St. Petersburg
Vistula
Simniv
Martos
Petitch
Galicia
Kaiser
London Daily Mail
Charleroi
Mons
Brussels
Duke of Brunswick
Laaken
Bre
117uUlf
City Grants Auto Racing Permit For Thanksgiving Day
The board approved permission for the Corona Auto Racing Association to hold a race on Grand Boulevard this Thanksgiving, with general privileges granted as before. The city general fund bills totaled 2,735.99 for August.
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Fuad
Corona Auto Racing Association
Grand Boulevard
Community Mourns Death of Mr An and Family
An and his children mourn the loss as widespread sympathy from the Edinburgh community flows in after the bereavement.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Mr. An
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Miss Ina Grace Tye
el Cerrito Ranch
A. S. Harrin
Frank Clapp
Doris Hampton
Amanda Dievendorff
Sheridan Street
Juanita Brunson
Blanche Davey Oo
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Mary D. LaMar
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Arthur R. Dickinson
Howard Waymire
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Claude McGuire
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