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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
1
French and British forces with Turcos and Moors drove the reinforced German westward flank near St. Quintin. The breach threatens the German communications toward the Belgian border as the war’s fiercest battle progresses.
Paris dispatch says fighting along the Aisne between French and German forces persists with heavy artillery and counterattacks. Reports note cholera among Austrian and Servian troops, mud hindering siege guns, and Russia advancing toward Cracow and Breslau amid broader war developments.
London dispatch reports the trial of the alleged murderer of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife will open November 5 in Agram Croatia Slavo nia. Prosecution has 100 folio pages of evidence. the Sarajevo murder helped trigger the European war.
Prominent men in Mexico City on September 25 still hold hope for peace between Carranza and Villa before irreconcilable split. The public appears poorly informed on the controversy as Villa has not replied to telegrams from influential Mexicans urging a peace settlement.
A semi official Berlin statement via Reuters from Amsterdam says no truth to reports that Russian General Martos was brought to halls in chains. He is stated to be at Neisse. The government will investigate captured Russian officers for possible atrocities.
Paris reports the son of Field Marshal Count von Moltke has been killed in action at Lat ernay amid ongoing battles. The casualty underscores the heavy toll of the campaign and the involvement of high-ranking military families.
Ford A. Carpenter announced a Corona weather station to provide a daily 6:90 a.m. report with prior day rainfall and temperatures. J. W. Garthwaite will manage, aiming to open October 1st, with operation through May 30th as a trial period.
The Road Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met yesterday afternoon to receive a second delegation from Elsinore. The Lakesiders urged against changing the route while a prior group supported re routing the county highway along the lake shore before it reaches their city.
Secretary Garrison orders General Funston to keep U S troops in Vera Cruz for ten more days due to delays in adjusting transfer of customs house funds. The move also reflects concerns about the Villa revolution and its possible effect on American evacuation.
Reverendames Ss McGaw PD 1). of Pittsburg will address a mass meeting at 7:30 p m in an open air tabernacle, urging reinstatement of the Bible in California public schools. The event follows a campaign by the National Reform Association linked to the World Christian Citizenship Conferences.
Paris reports a Petrograd dispatch stating military experts believe Jaroslaw fallen would strip Przemyśl of strategic importance. It notes Russians already control about 800 miles of railway in Galicia and mentions a subscription opened by the Novoe Vremya to fund a monument at Rheims for the cathedral.
The contest closes promptly at S$Q0 o'clock evening September 26. Reserve votes or subscriptions must be in the ballot box by S:00 o'clock last night no personal checks accepted final ruling stands. Judges include has Hoss L D Bedford and M Terpening. Listed contestants and published votes follow with names and addresses of participants and vote counts.
A diplomat says Emperor William and his son are in good health and high war spirits amid hope that the war would end favorably for Germany. Reports from Suwalki Poland note Russian forces behind Kovno fortress and German units in pursuit engaging in artillery. Snow falls in the Vosges. Schwab, Bavarian Socialist, receives Tron Cross for Landwehr service. Hamburg papers claim British control of the Pacific islands pleases merchants who fear cocoanut growers’ rights.
Prairie Oil and Gas announces it will discontinue Oklahoma pipeline operations after the state corporation commission ordered no crude sales below 65 cents per barrel. The firm, meeting in Independence Missouri, buys about 65 barrels daily and plans action as buyers protest the price fix at a Sept. 28 commission meeting.
Warsaw dispatch reports Austrian police reluctance to oppose Russian forces in Galicia. The Express item says large stocks of arms and ammunition were handed over by Austrian Polish regiments, aiding the Russian advance.
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