06 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
1
An afternoon clash near a voting place erupts between PA supporters and anti PA factions. Gunfire wounds several, including John Pryor and others. multiple arrests made and more expected. Report notes chaotic scenes, terror among residents, and a Republican victory claim in Kansas and Ohio.
In San Francisco on April 3 a group of 20 unemployed men left for Oakland by ferry and planned to proceed to Washington. They will be joined by 100 more unemployed workers to camp and support the march, led by Colonel Baker. Major Dilert contributed funds to cover ferry costs and two bands volunteered to accompany them. Reports describe a lively, tense atmosphere as the procession passes through the city with cheering crowds and a mayoral farewell.
California crop reports show an overall good outlook for wheat and barley across most counties though drought impact persists in west of the San Joaquin River and southern areas. Fruits like deciduous varieties show strong growth, with some injuries to apricots and peaches in a few locations while rainfall remains beneficial in many northern counties.
A scattered summary shows a congressional session with debate on a local investigation of Governor Aubein’s intentions and related press freedom measures. Chicago election results report Republicans winning 23 aldermen to Democrats 11, with detailed sectional gains and annexation votes. Reports from April describe cavalry sent to quell Indian cowboy fighting at a Fort Reno area, with casualties and rumors of an agency building fire.
Rainy weather and social chatter in Chicago feature notices about Grand wedding bells credited to CA Gibson and Miss I Scales, a Waldflower youth seen on the road delaying travel, the Butterfly Ball managed by popular local W A Bales and G H Crawford, plus Lyons and Crawford visiting Leano last week for a 1804 April event.
Fresno County readers note a medical society meeting at Dr Rowell’s office with about fourteen physicians present. Dr A J Pedlarireuaerre presented a paper on the constitution of the bowels in infancy, followed by discussion and refreshments. Evening adjourned at Dr Rowell’s, with the next gathering at Dr Maupin’s office.
March patrols yielded multiple arrests by the police department. Officers Anderson, Barrett, Grorae, Zener, Wood, and Werington led with single cases each while Russell remained on duty and Woul handled a separate incident. Detected activity included a firework and special tank inquiry.
Grub Gulch experiences a boom due to recent mining actions. Prospects improve and fine machinery returns to old mines for thorough work. Town grows from one saloon and a store to four saloons, three stores, and two hotels as miners profits rise.
The report describes clashes between workers and strikers across regions, with numerous injuries and several deaths. Panics erupt near Haywood and Davidson as mobs attacked mills and coke plants, deputies fire on rioters, and authorities vow shoot-to-kill orders amid a chaotic April 4 scene. Meanwhile Indian troubles in Oklahoma are inflated and stockholders of the Southern Pacific discuss leadership changes.
A company held a meeting after drill to urge the Sixth Regiment officer to approve the Third Brigade encampment planned for a few months hence. A circulating petition will call for funds, with Santa Monica cited as the encampment price. Funds already pledged by Santa Von.
The people of Oleander seek how to slow the last veto of Emperor Cleveland. Some align with the Democrat pie counter faction and fret over the 1970 story. Forenell misses a line, while Journal says the people oppose monopoly and wonders about the veto’s stand.
Fragmented Albany dispatches detail a House of Representatives session marked by disorder over a Bland bill veto and a quorum dispute. Repeated roll calls, sharp exchanges, and accusations of misconduct erupt as Republicans oppose seating procedures and a controversial resolution provokes confrontation among leadership and members.
Proceedings in a Hart case before Judge Holmes as Attorneys Gouher Meus W Jhompcon and Prince for the defense and Attornes Church for the people presented a lengthy argument on a motion for a new trial. The district attorney stated that if the evidence had been as offered he would have recommended discharge on preliminary examination and thus a new trial was urged. the court took the matter under advisement today.
A chaotic confrontation unfolds as Mayo calls for the governor to order out the militia while the city mobilizes deputies and the National Guard. Mayor Pardee and officials clash with industrial leaders over transport and mobilization, with streets filling as police and soldiers prepare for possible action in Sacramento.
Proceedings began before Judge Levy as Fredericks defense sought depositions from relatives in Germany. Attorney said no trial this morning and aimed to secure testimonies while the case unfolds.
The article reports on Van Doren, husband of Miga Maud Bearden, arriving in Lesno to pursue a marriage contract filed March 30 with Sim Bran Casco County records. It alleges a scheme to wed Bearden, with claims of witnesses and a notary, plus disputed funds and a detective demand, which Van Doren denies while asserting a wish to win back his wife.
A garbled plea from Brown & Eraser solicitors Broulville Ontario seeks information on the whereabouts of Erink or Erancs Healy a 23 year old man who arrived from Stocke Viord Gilamaguet 181 in health and employment relations fear an accident may have occurred and circles of relatives await news any usable tip will be gratefully received by the solicitors after the baby is sick with fever and the search continues for the missing man’s fate or location.
A reader letter page blames public school reforms for overemphasis on exams and disengagement, arguing teachers face unnecessary burdens while noting polluting monopolies in education and calls for prudence in curriculum cuts. It condemns sensational editorials and urges scrutiny of school spending, teachers’ qualifications, and governance. The piece weaves in anecdotes about California schools, reader literacy concerns, and the public’s right to informed reform.
In Superior Court yesterday JA Cline filed for insolvency declaring liabilities totaling 914,647.32. Listed creditors include Selmi Bank of Selma Volmes Valley Jomber Co and others. assets show realty valued at 700 and personal property at 902 exempt from execution.
An early 1900s drug store ad hawks a new remedy for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. It promotes sample bulbs at the store Webster Aroa City Drug Store corner ice and Maripoa streets while detailing testimonials and other Bucklen products like Arnica Salve for skin ailments.
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