Americans Killed After Mexican Bandit Attack Near Brownsville
Two Americans Earl Donaldson and engineer Smith were found dead in a dry lake bed after Mexican bandits abducted them north of Brownsville, Texas. The band set fire to the pumping station and an automobile. Dodds escaped after a running gunfight with U S troops. The Mexican leader was Aniceto Pizano. one Mexican was killed and about fifteen bandits fled. US cavalry and infantry remained widely dispersed in the area.
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Brownsville
Tex
Earl Donaldson
Fayette
Smith
Donaldson
Stanley Dodds
Dodds
Americas
Aniceto Pizano
Mexico
B. O. Jones
United States Cavalry
Infantry
Cantirnar
Pleasant Birthday Surprise at 820 Joy Street
Mrs. R. V. Roelofs enjoyed a birthday gathering hosted by friends at her home 820 Joy Street. The evening featured games, charades, and musical selections by Mrs. F. L. Drummond and others, with sandwiches cake and punch served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Drummond Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Grett Mrs. Oscar Findley Mrs. B. J. Pitcher Miss Florence Perdue Miss Josephine Martin and Charlie Grett.
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Joy Street
R. V. Roelofs
F. L. Drummond
J.S. Mayfield
James Thompson
L. H. Grett
Oscar, Findley
B. J. Pitcher
Florence Perdue
Josephine
Martin
Charlie Grett
Grand jury finds no indictable suspects in Leo Frank lynching
Cobb county grand jury reported no enough evidence to indict anyone for Leo M. Frank's lynching after two days of witness examination. Gov. Harris State Attorney General and Solicitor Herbert Clay noted inability to identify perpetrators. Over thirty-five witnesses were questioned. officials say Marietta and Cobb County remain calm.
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Marietta, Ga
Cobb County Grand Jury
Leo M. Frank
Gov. Harris
Herbert Clay
Cobb County
Frey
Marietta
Cobb
Atlanta
Clay
Pioneer Ranch Incorporation Filed in Los Angeles
Articles of incorporation filed with County Clerk Pilch name Pioneer Ranch incorporated with capital of 500 000 and 5 subscribed. Principal office in Los Angeles. Directors listed as C. H. Fuller O. B. Fuller Mary D. Zucker George J. Ramsey and E. W. Freeman all of Los Angeles. Purpose to engage in a general realty business.
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Pioneer Ranch, Incorporated
Pilch
Los Angeles
C. H. Fuller
O. B. Fuller
Mary D. Zucker
George J. Ramsey
E. W. Freeman
Los Angeles Horse Thief Antonio Viscounti Released on Bail
Antonio Viscounti and Sam Campo faced superior court trial on grand larceny after being arrested in Corona two weeks ago for horse stealing. Viscounti posted $1000 bail furnished by Los Angeles parties while Campo was released on $2500 bail from the same sources.
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Antonio Viscounti
Los Angeles
Sam Campo
Campo
Corona
Bean Growers Form Panel To Discuss Marketing Plans
Twenty lima bean growers from the San Joaquin ranch in Orange county appoint a committee to meet Ventura county growers to discuss plans for securing better marketing conditions.
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San Joaquin Ranch
Orange County
Ventura County
Fines Brought in After Corona Street Fight
In Corona, Roy Cross Creel Gerle Will Ceremony Gus Mandella and Ned Mandella faced a police court after a disturbance at Third and Main. Judge Hull dismissed Gerle and Ned Mandella while Cross paid $20 Cer emny $15 and Gus Mandella $5 in fines.
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Roy Cross
Creel Gerle
Will Ceremony
Gus
Ned Mandella
Tallans
Hull
Freeman
Ceremony
Cross
Ceremny
Gus Mandella
Local Stores to Close Monday for Labor Day in Corona
Labor Day closures affect most Corona businesses with banks grocers and meat markets shutting. A.J. Ware lists merchants including Larrabee Otto Dolan Ward Donnelly Duell Reeves Circle City Market Brooks Leach and many others as observing the holiday, while The Independent will skip Monday issue.
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L. J. Otto
A. H. Larrabee
F. H. Dolan
O. A. Ward
G. M. Donnelly
L. F. Duell
Norman Reeves
Corona Cash Market
Geo. B
Miss Elizabeth Menifee Visits Corona Friends
Miss Elizabeth Menifee of Riverside spent the day in Corona visiting with her many friends and associates.
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Elizabeth Menifee
Riverside
Corona
P. J. Whitten Transactor Business in Los Angeles Today
P. J. Whitten conducts transactor business in Los Angeles today. Local notices indicate routine financial dealings and commercial activity centered on Whitten's operations in the city.
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P. J. Whitten
Los Angeles
H L Glass Makes Business Trip to Santa Ana
H L Glass traveled to Santa Ana on a business trip today, meeting with local partners and discussing upcoming projects. The trip highlights ongoing commercial ties between the firm and Santa Ana firms.
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H. L. Glass
Santa Ana
Drivers Qualify for Big Event at Fort Snelling Derby
About 7000 to 8000 spectators witnessed twelve of the world fastest drivers qualify for the $50,000 motor derby opening the Twin City Motor Speedway at Fort Snelling. Dario Resta, famed as the fastest, could choose his starting position in the 500 mile race. Qualified drivers included Ralph De Palma, C. F. Haibeinas, Bob Burman, and Earl Cooper. the field’s small size promises keen competition and reduced accident risk.
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ST. Paul
Fort Snelling
Tomorrrow
Dario Resta
Ralph de Palma
C. F. Haibeinas
Sebring
Bob Burman
Earl Cooper
Twin Cities
Master Robert Key’s Eighth Birthday Party at West Olive
Master Robert Key celebrated his eighth birthday with a lawn party at his West Olive Street home. The event featured a Thank-you game with fairy godmother gifts, green and white decorations, a dining room spread of sandwiches fruit juice cake and candy, and stories on the lawn. Attending children included Richard Fitch Helen Fitch Elizabeth Gimper Yvonne Gimper Florence Frasier Cristina Clark Samuel Donnelly Kenneth Morrow John Girsh Cecil Brotherton Edmund Stanfield Albert Bates John Key and Herbert Key. Mrs Key assisted with entertaining along with Mrs J M Key Miss Elizabeth Clark and Miss Anna Key.
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Robert Key
West Olive Street
Richard and
Helen Fitch
Elizabeth and
Yvonne Gimper
Florence Frasier
Cristina Clark
Samuel Donnelly
Kenneth Morrow
John Girsh
Cecil Brotherton
Edmund Stanfield
Albert Bates
John Key
Herbert Key
Community thanks for help after Sheridan street fire
Mr and Mrs B H Buzan express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and financial aid following a fire that destroyed their home on Sheridan street last Wednesday morning.
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B. H. Buzan
Sheridan Street
Valencia Growers in Covina Cheer Prices on Fruit Rise
Covina Valencia growers report high prices for their fruit with strong demand. Much of the harvest is being held for the September market.
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Valencia
Covina
Labor Day Santa Fe Excursions
Tickets go on sale September 4 to 6 for excursions between all Santa Fe stations. Fares are low to San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles San Diego and intermediate points, valid through September 7.
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Santa Fe
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
San Diego
Temecula Grade Completed Opens Scenic Riverside Route
Riverside county announces completion of the Temecula grade to the San Diego line, a three mile section with a four percent average grade and a six percent segment. Other Riverside highway segments near Elsinore to Murrieta and Blythe to Mecca are ready for acceptance, with bids due September 8 for several contracts.
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San Diego County
J. S. Hilend
Alhambra
Riversideounty
San Piero
San Diego
Murrieta
Conners Construction Company
Blythe
Mecca
Aross
Perris
Hemet
Montgomery
Temecula
Elsinore
Town Avenue
North Main Street
City of Riverside
City of
Corona
Scully Property
Mission Play draws crowds for Los Angeles trip
Mail Clerks plan two performances or multiple nights for their national convention visit to Los Angeles. Foresters of America from Massachusetts attended a recent pageant, enjoying a moonlit tour of San Gabriel and the mission before the show. Automobiles from across Southern California joined the pageant, with many reservations already made for future moonlight performances.
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Los Angeles
San Gabriel
Foresters of America
Massachusetts
California
Mission Play
Cotton Ready for Bailing in Imperial Valley Volunteer Crop
About 20 000 acres are planted to cotton on the American side of the Imperial valley. The first cotton is near ready for bailing from the volunteer crop. No aphis trouble has been reported in the fields this season.
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Imperial Valley
Aphis
Los Angeles Merchant L Goodrich Visits Corona
L Goodrich of Los Angeles was among business callers in Corona today, highlighting regional commerce activity and local trading interest.
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L. Goodrich
Los Angeles
Corona
City Schools to Reopen Monday September 18
Corona City schools announce reopening for September 18 with grammar pupils to report at 9 am for registration. Boundary line rules will assign pupils to Washington or Lincoln districts, with maps guiding attendance and possible changes. A kindergarten department is added with age rules, plus compulsory education for under sixteen. Eighth graders eye high school entry September 10 with registrati on and course planning. Vaccine certificates or guardian scruples required. Continued on page 2.
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Corona City Schools
Washington
Lincoln
Washington School
Eigh
Eavery
Lincoln School
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Frank Lynghers
Cajae
A. J. Ware
H. Sindecor
Pe Wana Ay
Corona National Bank
F. F. Thompson, Pres. Oas, Hoss, Gashier
C. B
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Deh
McGonneel
Third
M. Victor Staley
W. Oliver Street
S. Merrill Street
Merrill Street
W. Eighth Street
S. Belle Avenue
W. Belle Avenue
W. Seventh Street
Washburn Avenue
N. Washburn Avenue
W. Fifth Street
N. Main Street
E. Fourth Street
N. Ramona Avenue
FE. Second Street
E. Second Street
N. Joy Street
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