German Drive Starts new on the Dvina Front
German forces claim to have assaulted and gained a bridgehead at Lennenada on the Dvina River between Friedrichstadt and Riga. The push threatens Riga and may shorten the German march toward Petrograd. Russians defend under Gen. Ruzsky as Austrian and German offensives press Galicia and southeast toward Kiev and Romania.
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Two Sons of 1776 Veterans Honored in California
The California chapter of the Sons of the Revolution lists two members whose fathers fought in the Continental Army. Lewis Patrick Phillips of Downey, 84, and Francis Marion Lemmon of Lordsburg are celebrated for this lineage. Phillips’s father John Phillips served in the southern campaigns. Lemmon’s father James Lemmion, born 1763, served as a messenger for General Washington and later as a Virginia soldier.
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California
Lewis Patrick Phillips
Francis Marion Lemmon
Washington
George Washington Peachey
California Society
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Downey
John Phillips
South
Lemmon
Lordsburg
Iliais
James Lemmion
Virginia
Submarine F-4 toll rises as bodies found in hull
Honolulu reports ten more bodies recovered from the engine room of the U S submarine F 4 after cutting through steel plates for access. One identified as Ivan L Mahan of Lima Ohio. Naval inquiry officials would not discuss whether the count shed light on the sinking in Honolulu Bay March 25 with twenty two aboard. Thirteen bodies have been removed with others scattered and decomposed among wreckage.
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Congregational Church Sermon on The Worth of Labor
The morning service at the Congregational Church features a Sunday School at the regular hour and a sermon on The Worth of Labor. Sunday evening the pastor preaches at the Tabernacle grounds on Suc cess.
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Tabernacle
Mexican Fugitive 15 Located Here
Domingo Hernandez, one of three prisoners who escaped Los Angeles county jail, was captured at his brother’s home near the pottery in this city. He surrendered without resistance after officers and Chief Ramsey surrounded the rear residence door, then was taken back to Los Angeles to face a felony charge.
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Labor Day Fest Opens at Prado Beach
Labor Day celebration begins at Prado Beach with a small Corona turnout due to Saturday work. Many Coronans plan to camp there through Monday night as management promises a lively program of free attractions and entertainment for Sunday and Monday.
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Opening Up a Wonderland in Moapa Valley
The Salt Lake Route will operate daily passenger and express services over its Moapa Nevada to St. Thomas line opening vast irrigation land. Ten thousand acres of fertile soil in the inland empire will gain access to Salt Lake and Los Angeles markets. The Moapa melon rivals Rocky Ford, with fruit and crops flourishing from apples to cotton and sweet potatoes as new markets emerge. Desert News.
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Turner Heads to Venice for Short Outing
A. M. Turner departed today for Venice to spend a few days on an outing.
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A. M. Turner
Venice
Auto race entrants include diverse cars for Corona classic
A temporary auto racing association board says thirteen cars and drivers are ready for Corona's fall big race. Entries include three Mercers three Dusenbergs three Findlay R Porters and a Delage driven by Barney Oldfield. Some teams from Minneapolis and drivers like HF Rickenbacher are listed while Grant and Babcock hint at participation next year.
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City Board of Trustees
Will Name Appraisers Board May Appoint Three Members
The county board of supervisors plans to name three property appraisers to work with the county assessor. They will be paid six dollars per day while active and receive expenses. H R Lamson of the city is considered likely to be chosen for the western section.
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New Pacific Electric Cars Arrive for Los Angeles Riverside Line
Twenty four new passenger coaches for the Los Angeles Riverside electric line have arrived in Los Angeles after a delayed shipment. The cars are large and high speed, intended to reduce travel time between Los Angeles and Riverside, though the exact in service date is not yet known.
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Bicycle Collision Near Main and Sixth Streets
Yesterday afternoon John Ham on a bicycle turned east on Sixth street and collided with Elmo Shook, who avoided serious injury after dismounting. Shook’s front bicycle tire was torn off, the only notable damage reported.
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Miller to Speak at Gospel Mission Saturday and Sunday
An erratum clarifies that Rev. W. A. T. Miller will preach at the Gospel Mission on Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock, not Sunday night as previously reported.
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W. A. T. Miller
Gospel Mission
Hancock Party Leaves for Los Angeles Visit
Mr. C. A. Hancock and his daughter Helen have left Corona to return to Los Angeles. They are accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. & Thomas and their son John who will extend their stay in Los Angeles with Mrs. Thomas' parents.
Nitrate Deposits Found in a Cave in Idaho
Two boys discovering nitrate deposits near Tomedate Idaho lead to a US Geological Survey report on the Homedale deposits in Sucker Creek canyon. The study notes limited richness, superficial material, and uncertain commercial viability, with a 1914 survey summarized in Bulletin 620-R and available from the Geological Survey in Washington, D.C.
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George C. Huntley
Sucker Creek
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J. Sullivan
Themedale
Jump Creek
Homedale
G. R. Mansfield
United States Geological Survey
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Ore
Flamedale
Oregon
Texas
Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Mt Vernon Couple Heads East After San Francisco Visit
Mr and Mrs Hf G Phillips of Mt Vernon Wisconsin spent a month with Mr and Mrs W L Peeler. They left this afternoon for San Francisco to attend the exposition before returning east.
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Hf. G. Phillips
Mt. Vernon
W. L. Peeler
San Francisco
Trustee Willits Returns Home After Yorba Wreck Injuries
Trustee R. L. Willits, badly burned in the Santa Fe wreck at Yorba station and long confined in Anaheim hospital, has returned home. His hands remain bandaged but the burns are nearly healed.
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R. L. Willits
Yorba Station
Anaheim
Thompson and daughter depart city for Los Angeles
Mr. A. Thompson and his daughter Edna, visiting relatives in the city for several days, left this morning to return to their home in Los Angeles.
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Edna
Los Angeles
Library Closed All Day on Labor Day
The library will be closed all day Monday in observance of Labor Day. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and return books before the holiday.
Armed Natives of Hatut Threaten Marines in Haiti
Washington reports rising Haitian opposition to a proposed American financial protectorate. Marines landed from the Tennessee and armed natives pursued rebels as the army aims to restore peace, while Haiti’s Congress may ratify the treaty to enable a U S protectorate under a modus vivendi. The move risks further fighting amid European tensions.
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Baptist Church Services Announced For Sunday
Rev F W Reynolds to preach at 10 45 am with sermon titled A Root of Bitterness Sunday School at 9 45 am Union Evening service at the Tabernacle grounds announced for the day
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