Relief Fund for Belgian Women Appeals in New York
A committee of American citizens and the Belgian Consul General appeal for relief to aid noncombatant Belgians amid widespread destruction. They stress neutrality and describe destitution across provinces, with refugees arriving in Antwerp and homes and livelihoods lost. Continued on Page Three.
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America
Europe
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Gen Villa Not Candidate for Mexican Presidency
Assurances from Gen. Villa indicate he will not run for president or vice president of Mexico. The information was forwarded to the U S administration by Consul Aragon Carrouthers in Washington on September 28.
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Washington
Villa
Mexico
Aragon Carrouthers
Universities Turned Into Military Camps
London reports that many universities and schools have been converted to military camps with tents on commons at Cambridge and other towns. Troops train on former campus grounds while college work risks interruption. Over 1,500 Officers' Training Corps members at Cambridge offered as commissioned officers.
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London
Cambridge
Officers’ ‘Training Corps
French Government Explains Dum-Dums Bullets
Berlin dispatch says the French government admits possession of dum-dum bullets but says they were made only for shooting societies. It is claimed thousands are found on battlefields and used for war purposes.
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Berlin
Great Armies Struggle to Break Through Front Lines
London dispatch reports intense fighting as Allied and German forces clash in northeast France. Entrenchments pin both centers, with potential stalemate unless fresh troops arrive. the right wing may force German withdrawals through Belgium or Luxembourg.
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London
Telegraph
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
Luxembourg
Boston Braves Seize Narrow Lead in National League Pennant Race
New York reports Boston sweeping eight wins and one loss over the past six days to build an eight and a half game edge over the Giants. The Braves need three more wins to clinch as Chicago St Louis push the Giants and McGraw’s team efforts tighten the chase. Brooklyn Philadelphia fight for fifth while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trail.
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Pittsburgh
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Bostons
Germans Repulsed After Furious Charges On Front
London dispatch reports German forces at Muelhausen Alsace killed themselves in despair while failing to break the Vosges. Paris notes no major shift in the front with allies repelling attacks between the Aisne and Argonne. German losses reportedly vast and untenable, with hand to hand fighting increasing as downturn continues.
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Vosges Mountains
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Aisne
Argonne
Jothe
Independent Contest Winners in Corona Desert Advertisers
The Corona Independent awarded a Ford automobile a player piano a diamond ring and three scholarships after counting ballots at 8:00 pm last Saturday. Judges Chas Hoss L D Bedford and M Terpening officiated before 500 spectators as results were announced and winners celebrated.
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Corona Independent
Chas. Hoss
L. D. Bedford
M. Terpening
Independent
Corona
Supreme Court of Last Resort
Corona National Bank
Citizens’ Savings Bank
President Wilson seeks settlement of Colorado coal strike
Washington September 28 President Wilson will press the tentative settlement basis proposed by federal mediators in the Colorado coal strike despite operators partial reply. He says a favorable settlement is expected.
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Washington
Wilson
Colorado
American Divorce Granted by U S Court in China
In Shanghai, Judge Charles Lobinger ruled that U S citizens residing in China may obtain divorces locally, overturning a prior decision. The decree cites Biddle v United States (1907) and extends jurisdiction of the U S Court for China, following Alaska and D C precedents.
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China
Congress
District OF Columbia
Alaska
United States District Court
Biddle
United States
United States Court
Stowitts Returns After Short Beach Holiday
J. F. Stowitts came back yesterday after a brief two day visit to the beaches and Pase dena.
Distinctive Form of Deep Mourning for War Dead
London reports a proposal to create a distinctive mourning form for relatives of British soldiers and sailors killed in the war. Titled ladies back the idea, while decisions remain unsettled. A Redress Worker urged local committees of women to collect usable black clothing for distribution to mourners, arguing mourning supports the poor and avoids harsher burdens.
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London
Queen Mary's
Sister Gunboats Set for Long Yangtze Voyage from ShanghaI
The sister gunboats Monocacy and Palos, commissioned in 24, left Mare Island rebuilt at Shanghai, bound for a Yangtze patrol. Commanders A F Carter and Rohershef lead crews of fifty to gather hydrographic data while navigating upriver past Shanghai toward Tibet border.
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Shanghad
Rhimidred Miles
Wagtese
Cina
Oles
Thibet
Aniddile
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Navy Yard
Mare Island
California
Shanghai
A. F. Carter
Palos
Rohershef
Yangtsze
Reynolds Ends City Editor Run and Heads for Ranch
Harold Y. Reynolds, starting last Monday, leaves his post as city editor to pursue agricultural work. The Independent notes his three years of growth from novice to notable writer and bids farewell with regret. He will relocate to a Redlands ranch owned by his father to grow produce for trade.
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Harold Y. Reynolds
Independent
Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Redlands
Mr and Mrs A J Ware Return From Eastern Visit
Mr and Mrs A J Ware and their daughter Florene have returned to Corona after an extended eastern visit.
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Florene
Corona
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Luella Craig Odeleeerse
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