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Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

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Danish Arctic Expedition Fails in Greenland Return

Bergen reports the Denmark ship of the Denmark-Greenland expedition failed yet achieved its aims, but cost four lives. Leader Mylins Erichsen and Lieutenants Hagen and Broenlind died in November 1907 while attempting a northern return, with Broenland’s body found near a crevice along with a diary and sketches of completed work.

Bergen Norway Denmark Triole Denmark-Greenland Mylins Erichsen Tts Hagen Broenlind Greenland Broenland Mylius Joergen Broenlund

Attempts to Stop Owens River Water Use Network

C E Kunz, a former Berkeley student, launches a campaign to block Los Angeles from diverting Owens River and lake water for a municipal system. He proposes a citizen petition to President Roosevelt. General Adnan Chaffee dismisses the effort as unlikely to influence Washington.

Los Angeles C. E. Kunz Berkeley Owens River Kunzy Roosevelt Inyo Washington Adnan Chaffee Board of Publc Works and Advisory Aqueduct Board

Boasting runner Dorando Pietri loses sweetheart after marathon boast

Dorando Pietri finishing first at the London marathon boasted of conquests among English women. On returning to Modena he gave interviews about engagements, and the Carpi fiancee broke their engagement after hearing the claims. Rumors say she would not marry anyone who could not win a race fairly.

Modena Italy Dorando Pietri London Carpi Pietri

Taft Ends Vacation to Address G. A. R. Encampment

William Howard Taft and family left Hot Springs for Middle Bays Island as his vacation ends. He will speak at Toledo on September 2 at the G. A. R. national encampment. The address, non political, follows a rousing send off from supporters.

Hot Springs William Howard Taft Middle Bays Island Lake Erie Toledo Ohio

Havana Postoffice Shortage Reveals Over $400000 Loss

In Havana Cuba on Sept 6 a post office inventory shows a shortage of more than $400000 in stamps envelopes and other materiel. Ricardo Rodriguez chief of the supply bureau has disappeared and other high officials are believed implicated.

Havana Cuba Ricardo Rodriguez

California State Fair Opens in Splendor at Sacramento

The California State Fair opened in Sacramento on Saturday in the old Agricultural pavilion at Fifteenth and N Streets with trumpets and will run through September 5. No space was left to spare in the pavilion or grounds, prompting Secretary Fischer to hire extra quarters around the city.

Sacramento Fifteenth N Streets Fischer

Fair draws wide exhibits from Atlantic to Oregon

Exhibitors emphasize late arrivals among stockmen and say this year's fair will outrank all others with displays from the Atlantic seaboard to Oregon, reflecting broad regional participation and offerings.

Atlantic Seaboard Oregon

Bryan's Row to Wed a Milwaukee Young Lady

Milwaukee report says Miss Helen Berger daughter of Alexander Berger a miller and board of trade member and W J Bryan Jr son of the Democratic presidential candidate plan engagement. Miss Berger and her mother visit Lincoln Neb and wedding may occur about a year from now.

Milwaukee Helen Berger Alexander Berger Board-Of-Trade W. J. Bryan, Jr Berger

President Jordan to Revise Old International Fisheries Laws

President David Starr Jordan of Stanford University has returned from the East and Canada where he spent the summer as the U S Government representative on the international commission to revise the joint fisheries laws of the United States and Canada.

An Francisco David Starr Jordan Stanford University East Canada United States International Commission

Miss Lockett Hosts Surprise Party for Father

Florence Lockett held a surprise gathering for her father on Monday night. About eleven friends were invited. he returned home to a roomful of old associates who toasted him and presented his Masonic cuff buttons. The decor featured red carnations and ferns with refreshments served in the dining room. Attendees included Frank Perkins, M Terpening, J L Davis, J N Sears, C M Scoville, H F Scoville, Robt Wollitz, Geo Vankirk, C Gully, and Geo L Bush.

Florence Lockett Mr.Lockett Morris Lorena Henry Frank” “Perkins M. Terpening J. L. Davis J. N. Sears C. M. Scoville H. F. Scoville Robt. Wollitz Geo, Vankirk C. Gully Geo. L. Bush

Miss Clarkson Bids Farewell With Party

A farewell party for Miss Lillian Clarkson was hosted by Mrs. Edward Davis last Tuesday. Attendees included Miss Rosé Cechin Estella Davis Zilpha Davis Helen Newton Archie Tilson Frank Ware Lloyd Lincoln Ryland Newton and Joe Sanford. The event featured games a short musical program by Mr. Davis and his daughter Zilpha and light refreshments. Clarkson departs Thursday for Los Angeles to attend Polytechnic School this winter.

Edward Davis Lillian Clarkson Rosé Cechin

Southern California Medical Students Flunk Examinations

More than half of medical students from Los Angeles and nearby towns failed the State Board of Medical Examiners exam at Cooper College San Francisco, while students from that college passed nearly all.

State Board of Medical Examiners California Los Angeles Cooper College San Francisco

Register Deadlines For November Election Noted

The notice sets key dates for voters: register by September 23 and transfer between precincts by October 8. It warns that any voter not registered since January 1, 1908 must register to vote in the November election.

Ferguson's Trisky Team Brings Runaway Mishaps Again

Ferguson's trisky team staged another frequent runaway on a Monday afternoon. Driver Mr Boyd reports no injuries beyond hurt feelings as the team grows calloused. He notes increasing hardening saves orchards but damages poles, with Lasager Chapman seeking pay at HI per pole or three for 10 with 2 percent cash discount.

Ferguson Trisky Boyd Chapman Telephone Company

Beaumont Land and Water Company Admitted to Realty Board

A strong compliment is paid as the Beaumont Land and Water Company gains membership in the Los Angeles Realty Board and the State Realty Federation after an inspection by E. D. Silent and William Garland. The positive report cited progress good handling and legitimacy in Beaumont.

Beaumont Sept. S Beaumont Land and Water Company Los Angeles Realty Board State Realty Federation E. D. Silent William Garland California

City Council Minutes Report Library Board Reappointment

The City Council met on Wednesday and accepted monthly reports from QO P Hull, Marshal Lyman, and T C Jameson, secretary of the Library board. W C Barth was reelected a member of the Library board.

QO. P. Hull Marshal Lyman T. C. Jameson W. C. Barth

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold Locally

Advertises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as antiseptic relief for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims include relief from backache and rheumatic pains and inflammation of the bladder. Sold by R. F. Billings.

DeWitt R. F.billings

War Veterans Meet in Toledo Ohio

The forty second annual encampment of the G A R opened in Toledo on September 3 with veterans arriving by special and regular trains for a week of reunion. Mayor Brand Whithoek welcomed visitors as the parade honored Winami H Taft Senator Foraker Governor Parris and others with Governor Wilson of Kentucky in attendance.

Toledo O Brand Whithoek WiNami H. Taft Foraker Parris Lincoln Chit Wilson Kentucky

Storm Claims Hundreds in English Channel Disaster

Reports from the northwest coast of France indicate a terrible storm sweeping the English Channel has already left about a hundred and forty dead with many more feared lost. The gale began Monday and continues to threaten further heavy loss of life.

Lored On English Channel France

Avalanche in Swiss Alps Leaves Dozens Dead

A sudden thaw triggers an avalanche in the Swiss Tyrolean frontier near Geneva. Forty deaths are confirmed, several villages destroyed, and many climbers are missing or trapped. One eight member tourist party has been unheard since Monday.

Geneva Alps

Real Estate Transfers in Corona This Week

Daniel Lord & Co. sell lot 2 block 17h at Third and Howard to Wal ter LeGros. FE G Generaux sells lot 18 block 104 to James Shimeau of Los Angeles. R W Lindley trades 12 acre orange ranch to F M Bergen of Whittier for Red Cross Pharmacy and a residence in Whittier. Consideration named at $24,000.

Daniel Lord & Co KG. Generaux Walter LeGros Third Howard Streets FE. G. Generaux James, Shimeau Los Angeles R. W. Lindley F. M. Bergen Whittier Red Cross

Pacific Electric vows condemnation for Huntington Beach route

Pacific Electric sues to condemn a triangular parcel in Vista Del Mar tract Huntington Beach to secure a right of way to Talbert. Inspectors McMillan and Pillsbury toured the proposed line from Huntington Beach to Santa Ana and to sugar factory as work could begin once the route is cleared.

Pacific Electric Vista del Mar Huntington Beach Talbere McMillan Magineer Pillsbury Santa Ana Puntington Beach Talbert Redlands San Bermardineo Riverside Corona

Salt Lake Railroad Bid Aims at San Francisco and Eastern Trade

The Salt Lake railroad plans a strong bid for San Francisco and Eastern business, moving traffic via its lines to Los Angeles and then east. Officials say rates from San Francisco will be the same as rival lines, signaling competitive pressure.

Salt Lake San Francisco Eastern Los Angeles Southern Pacific

Route Options and Freight Traffic Through Los Angeles

A passage discusses travelers and merchants descending to Los Angeles en route eastward, noting the opportunity and practical choice to use this route. It asserts substantial freight traffic will come this way and claims travel time is comparable to mountain routes.

Toc Peck Serenst Los Angeles

George Sargent Buys Out Slaten & Son Ice Cream Stores

George Sargent completes purchase of Slaten & Son, taking over all ice cream and confectionery shops in the Alden block, West Maui Street. He plans price improvements and aims to attract more customers.

George Sargent Slaten & Son Diviving LY Sargent Alden Maui Street

Senate committee to begin work on paral revision rent

Washington reports the Durrews subcommittee's work on administrative features of the proposed Geri revision will be followed by additional study by another Senate subcommittee chaired by Senator Hopkins. The committee has started drafting all major points for the Senate as Senator Thophyus declines to convene his group until fall.

Washington Durrews Senate Committee On Hopkins Plineis Chiuimain Senate

Social Affair at Magronic Temple Entertains Guests

The Astern Star hosts an enjoyable entertainment with a piano duet by Mrs. Dickinson and Miss Hazel Booth, violin solo by Miss Bates with her mother, readings by Miss Andrews, piano solo by Mildred Tarding, and vocal numbers by Miss Barth and others, featuring a Mascheroni aria.

Astern Star Magronic Temple Evensing Dickinson Hazel Booth Miss Bates Reading Miss Andrews Mildred Tarding Jessie Hunt Miss Barth SB. French Mascheroni

Spiscopaleans Present Evening at Air Dome Program

The Spiscopaleans led Thursday night’s Air Dome program featuring piano solo Grand Valse de Concert, vocal selections by Grace Pusan and Mrs A W Oates, Japanese specialty Pretty Jolly Paw by Mr and Mrs Arthur Dickinson, violin solo Magar, and a motion picture Selfish Clan Deter Nine Lovers.

Spiscopaleans Tai Air Dome Ahal Conlil Denderieds Cirace D. Kuson

Nichols Sells Property to John Phillips

BL Nichols sells five acres of land to John Phillips. Phillips plans to improve the property by building a comfortable house at once.

Nichols R. Nichols John Phillips Phillips

Cat buried alive in Cleveland incident uncovered by children

A cat reportedly buried alive in Cleveland was unearthed by children five days later and escaped. Police arrested an individual connected to the plan Society.

Cleveland Quito Tain Phetha Plaanae Society

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad

An old remedy claims to treat colds by relieving constipation and moving bowels while soothing throat irritation. The ad notes gentle bowel stimulation without causing constipation and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup sold by R. F. Billings.

Kennedy R. F. Billings

Ocean Park man loses money then bets sister ring

An Ocean Park man gambled away his money and wagered his sister a engagement ring in a poker game claiming he held four aces before losing. The sister is demanding the ring back.

Ocean Park

A Little of Everything Headlines Local Scene

A jumbled column notes delayed exposition, political complaints about fundraising slowness, a statewide mix of small items: a Sacramento senator’s marriage, California rail and travel shifts, park happenings, fires near Yosemite, new steamship routes to Australia, prices on goods, and civic projects including Capitol remodeling and upcoming events.

Gaove EL Jolson Sacramento Connecticut Bristol Av New Steamship San Francisco Australia Yossemite Park California

Dawson of Temesal Marries Miss Bunnell in Simple Ceremony

Daniel J. Dawson of Temeseal wed Miss Kauvina Bunnell of Corona in a quiet ceremony at the residence of Mary and Mrs. A. W. Fisher on Vincentia Street. Rev. de C. Sandford officiated. The couple, witnessed by relatives, plan a honeymoon in Los Angeles before resuming life in Femescal.

de C. Sandford Witerheen Phavied J. Dawson Temeseal Kauvina Bunnell Corona Mary A. W. Fisher Vincentia Street Temescal Los Angeles

Corona Packing Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corona Packing Company will be held at the packing house office on Monday October 1st 1908 at 2 30 p m for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors and to transact any other business. By F W KAINARD Secretary. 9 4 4

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Taft Uncle Sam Jordan Miss Lockett Father Miss Clarkson Southern California Main Santa Fe Russ Lumber Company George Brown Corona National Bank Corona Lumber Can Glass Brothers A. Bowen N. Wellss Frank Mayhew Swanson Riverside County Bare Grreenward Thophyus Sd Te Eastern Star Lodge Episcopal Church Air Hioyou Acos Angeles Park San Bernardino Pittsburg Oceanan Park City Insane Asylum Customs House Raymond & Pasadena Hotel Green Maryland Guirnalda State Capitol Daniel J. Dawson Stockholders’ Meeting
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