Water rights clash at meeting over canal dispute
Attendees including Mr Rowell and Mr Ghent spoke on river water allotment, the Fresno company, and town irrigation. They argued for equal distribution, questioned contracts, and warned of legal action as community members pressed for control of the water supply and local system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hair
Rowell
Maviae
Ani Brrett Wische
Ghent
Ani
Gtate
California
Rivera
Choze Felows
Wwe
Vr Ghen
All Church
Ting
Loweurt
Port Ha
Eowell
Fairweather
Reedley
Mr Rowell
Bank of California
Alta
CL Barsett
Fresno
Harrie
Fowler
Eprat
Church
Sithough
Iertcan
Iselle
Gardner
Court documents recount alimony and penalties in Baron case
The transcript cites Mr Fairweather and Mr Ghent questioning. Mr Lawweather notes efforts to block any corporation, while Judge Hat and attorney Lewis trace payments. The court orders alimony totaling $10,000 plus other items, with execution and final returns noted for Baron and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grast
Baron Eclaire
Everett P Smith Wins First Prize For Penmanship
Everett P Smith of Ames is awarded the first prize in a penmanship contest sponsored by the Torna association. The 18 year old student received a copy of the Ames Command in recognition, while the event highlighted the final heat of the competition and the effort of local teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett P Smith
Ivan
Ames Comjandi
Damages Awarded in San Joaquin Canal Case
A jury in Judge Riley's court found for the plaintiff, William Lowrey, awarding 70,000 dollars for flood damage to two large acreages caused by water backed up across the San Joaquin river. The defense argued prescriptive rights. the court ruled the river was navigable at that point, blocking dam ownership by continued maintenance. The verdict was reached after about an hour of deliberation with eight jurors in favor. a twenty day stay was granted and the case will be appealed to the supreme court. Miller & Lux are among the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lowrey
San Josquin and Kings River
Irrigation Company
San Joaquin
Frank H Short
Mok Harris
Jude Riley
Waa
Wich
Harn
Supreme Court
Atoother
Plucky Woman Resists Rancher After Water-Bedboard Dispute
Mrs C H Richardson, 43, clashed with rancher Coleman over water boards needed for her property and was knocked into a canal. He pulled boards, she tried to hold them, he grabbed her, throwing her into the cold water up to her elbows. She surfaced drenched and later told her tale to a local storekeeper. Coleman was arrested and ordered to appear for trial next Wednesday. Adolph Ja of Nesville testified at the case with mentions of a druggist at 1720 Varpoza Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H Richardson
Aga
Ela
Coleman
Thare Avoitodoen
Richardson
Chardeon
Gaso Boo S
Jory Adolph
7Nesville
Varpoza Street
War views on Spain and mercy in the budget debate
In a wartime inspired column the writer contrasts support for intervention with pleas for mercy amid Spanish atrocities. A veteran explains the lure of glory versus the reality of suffering, warning against profit motives and urging humane policy as the nation debates war. The piece blends moral questions with economic critiques of war funding.
Navy Recruits From Oleander Enlist at Mare Island
Two young patriots from Oleander enlist at Mare Island amid a slow war with Spain. The lads, born in Ireland but raised abroad, show eager intent and a rare combination of patriotism and ambition as they join the naval ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleander
Mare Island
United States
Spain
Oleanler
Purcta
Joestay
Wribteor
Donali Swory
Santrine
Erie
Ineland
Ems
Thoems
Navy
Tim
Mir
Waehin
Annexation Debate Sparks Confusion Over Local Support
The editorial pages are split on annexing 8 portions of the Hoberto precinct to the city, with claims of political plots and nonpartisan motives. Pro annexation supporters say the move is practical, while opponents accuse editors of misrepresenting alliances and seek to avoid partisan intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoberto
Pater
Damocrate
Vincent
Uobba
Willuns
Pach Machen
Barnumbal
Ides Ln
Peck Sul Barnum
Machen
Vincent Sed Williams
Coaree
Williama FS
Hobbs
Leck
Barnum
Vother
Mwe Vincent
Teece
Osto
Peck
Roberta Precinct
CAN'T LIVE HOME About a Stockton girl lured to city
The article describes Mina Hood a Stockton graduate from Brackton Fish School who came to the city to secure work in hopes of joining a Grand Central dining room. A library lead failed and a gentleman offered a position elsewhere. Mina wandered nightly with a church minister and his wife opposing her outings, while rumors and mental health suspicions arose as she sought work and tried to remain in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Armstroog
Stockton Wise
Po Mimater
Wes
Mina Hood
Wan Abolitel Ace Ory Forferte
Raisina
Fresno City Meeting Notes on Streets and Ordinances
Weekly Fresno board session covers sewer connections for packing house rail property, hotel licensing, sprinkling bids, and a proposed theater headgear ban. Includes court notes on Southern Pacific arrest warrant, civil filings, and local officials' actions.
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Trails Trocea Bell
Jobe
Grabate
Gtarles O Oakes
Aynlet
Tle
Thalhoenms Hat
Gartenland
Wio
Ventura
Reorga Lacoste
Breano
Isane Myer
Hotel de Krapes
Fresno Streate
al Baker
Klondyke
Pleasanton
Henry
KR Woote
Jays
W_ Morgan
T J Bonat
Wolfe
Boltinghouge
Boltinghouse
Spinney
Southern Pacific Depot
Grittenden
Spinnsy
Chittenden
Spransy
Chitten ‘Dens
Fresno
Navy Draft Examinations and Marital Dissolutions Reported
Navy draft tests reveal passage for most men though one recruit failed a vital tooth test and faced a Washington exam outcome. Separations and divorces dominate court notes as Cartwright and Gartwright unfold desertion and spousal letters. Grace Loose gains freedom from AR Loose in a desertion case, while Mrs. List Willams and others secure court-ordered releases amid marital strife.
MR MONROE TO RESIGN FROM CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
George L H Monroe and wife plan a lengthy visit to Iowa to see relatives and their son, Monroe, who serves as chairman of the city board of education, considers who will appoint his successor. Debated options include appointing George I Church or County Superintendent Kirk Vines. A frost has damaged vineyards near the San Joaquin river and West Park, affecting about half the fruit buds. A social gathering honored the Hamilton family in Lone Star with guests listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
George LH Monroe
Thoreday
Iowa
Mires Monroe
Vic
Vic Monroy
Mir Monroe
Guccastor and
Membear
Tha Tost
Pauline
San Joaquin
Weet Park
Vr Paukine
Whetter
Comrades Honor JG Sweet on 77th Birthday in Atlanta
Comrades visit JG Sweet commander of Atlanta post in WRGC and Custer Circle gather at Swest home to honor his 77th birthday. Sweet is a Union veteran and the evening features reminiscences of the rebellion and war stories. A dainty collation prepared by the ladies is served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG Sweet
Railroad Committee Deliberates on Monterey and Salinas Rail Rights
The Railroad Committee met at the Chamber of Commerce with most members present except Gordon and Hodgkin. They reviewed a letter from Colonel W Jones and decided to wait for Colonel Jones to travel from Fusne for a conference before taking definite action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Sregno
Chamber of Commerce
Mesers Gordon
Hodgkin
Srew
Los Angeles
Tohn Ketehmen
Charman
Cor Uiemay
W. Jones
Cometiteratta Uievue Sion
Eri
Senta
Omar
Fonce
Jones
Ag O Ly
Irrigation, drought and future of California farming
A lengthy discussion on irrigation loss and water management in California highlights how dry seasons, percolating groundwater, and topography shape the state’s agricultural value. It notes potential $54 million annual losses from frost and drought, the Sierra Nevada water supply, and the need for vast farm ditching or pumped storage to secure cheap irrigation. It also cites political questions for congressional candidates on government support for irrigation infrastructure and mentions insolvency filings for Brownstone Son and the death of pioneer Hiram Carter Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Nevada
Prant
Thia Etate
Sierra Ve Vada
Trip Ag
Sacramento
California
Starrs Nevada Wall
Congress
Californa
Editorial Chaos Marks Local Democratic Dance Controversy
A chaotic editorial rant targets a local Democratic dance scene and a proprietor accused of favoritism. The piece mocks age rules for candidates and condemns management while recalling a past negro dance and a jealous floor manager.
Medicos and witnesses tied to Fresno event prompt local notices
Fresno residents report Medicos in Fresno Amons among attendees at the State Medical costs meeting. Names listed include Woodworth Og deo Ewan Arnold and others from Bakersfield Ventura and Ontario. Elain Willhamen, linked to San Francisco coverage of the Azhdoren Neville case, has returned to Fresno and may testify in a forthcoming trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicos
Fresno
Amons
Mig Willams
Elain Willhamen
San Francisco
Azhdoren
Neville
L Street
Ernst
Reformers Face Deadlock in Democratic State Committee
A passage from Populist Papers argues reform forces fail to unite against the Cleveland aligned Democrat faction. It laments machine control by professional politicos and notes the party’s inability to endorse reform aims, while condemning graft and internal strife. The text references Paddifo and condemnation of political scheming, urging stand for liberty and truth.
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Alitala
Tle
Democrat
Clasa
Professiong
Pawer
Cleveland
Goldbug Poly
Reform
Paddifo
Uesny
Wien
Berty
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Ater
Fayo
Me Tin
Calle
Harmaand
Tornett
Lawweather
Kowler
IRS Barons
Joe Dunov
Tolare Street
Tulare
Farzops
Alfred Coleman
Shylock
de Trughon
Maine
Athora
Vicksburg
Ide
Biter
Rving
Gabane
Riyere
Loman
al Doe
Frank Smith
Hattie Suisth
Tarly
Roberts Precinct
Miss Hood
Stockton
Mr Chittenden
Superior Court
Higlay
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Wall
Hall
James Arthur
Dantenca
Taday
Annie L Wilmore
Wathana
George McCollough
Windal
Azhdenen
Woothevynle Shevrie
Mtion
Giantifs
Sibmtted
Bank of
Sela
Frank Daisy Et al
Decoverer
Gartaught
Cart Wright
Carta
WoPughasorn
Tera
Grace L
Toosa
Williams
Laintiff
Howard L
Jacobogel
Garrett Jetters
Baker Breore
Webb
Williamave
W & Hoyt
Garrett
Barnim
Harry Starwood
Thre Ety
Sperry Flour Germany
F A Bogart
Joseph Demimus Slep
Sparry &O
Witherwood
Uncle Sam
Mrs Loose
Loose Lis Cirtwright
Jad
O Liley
Cartwright
Krod Cartwn
Mira Gartwing
Buenand
Grace Loose
Loose
Mra Liste Willams
MR Monroe
Lone Star
William Hamilton
Tone Ster
Dd Alao
A. W Jones
Chillyon
Cou Hs
Tanac
Joseph Brownstone
Jer Tha Naroe
Brownstone Son
Selma
Sanger
Isene Brownstone
Joseph
Hiram Carter
Kingeburg
Tenneckee
Oshitornia
Plains
Jorko
Salem
San Frayceigo
Lizosito
Dad Letcher
Wayside Inn
Lessera
Meade
Athea
Pairtouny Leen
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