Coxey Army Clash Sparks Violence at Billings
Reports from Montana describe Coxey’s army trains as they forced through Billings with marshals attempting arrest. Shots were fired, crowds fought back, and several deputies and civilians were injured. Street actions continued toward Fort Keogh with militia and troops expected to intervene.
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Parades, caucus talk and a devastating town fire heat up April 29 news
A grand parade through fir grounds capped by speeches from the director general and Governor Marsham, followed by a fireworks display. In Waseeadon a Populist caucus met to discuss Coxey movement tactics with no endorsement. Native Sons in Evwena set San Francisco as future grand parlor site, San Josе chosen for next gatherings. A fire in Burned Trecase near Truckee destroyed Blorieton, with 20 000 dollars in damages.
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Rain and drought relief in California crops report
Reports from northern and central California note showers this week offering relief after a long drought. Gains listed include improved hops, grain, fruit crops, and dairies with varied local rainfall, hail in Chico causing minor fruit damage, and forecasts of more showers in the Sacramento Valley. Also covered are congressional proceedings on unemployment relief and a tariff compromise, plus California G A R news.
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Pacific Improvement Company Sells Out in Land Sale Plan
The Pacific Improvement Company board voted to place its vast land holdings valued at 10 to 12 million dollars under the Central Purchasing land department for disposal. The properties span California, Nevada, and Utah, including 12 town plats such as Reno and Merced, 4000 acres near Shasta, and the Del Monte hotel at Monterey. The move comes amid questions over the company’s future, with some heavy stockholders cited and a denial from officers that dissolution is intended.
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A New Germ Destroyer Opens a Medical Frontier
The New York Ledger reports a 19th century advance where a blood derived element named neachn destroys germs such as cholera and anthrax in infected patients. Experiments at the University of Michigan show the principle aetherized, colorless, and heat resistant, offering potential for systemic germ eradication.
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Unjust Verdict Rally and Jubilees Across Early 1900s Breckenridge Area
Breckenridge supporters mass gatherings in Woodford County to dispute a Pollard case verdict, claiming bias by Judge Bradley. Meanwhile San Francisco marks the Odd Fellows Jubilee with a grand parade, speeches, and celebrations attended by thousands and featuring local dignitaries and robed parade units.
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Fresno Orphans Adoptive Home Used For Story of Little Joe
A Fresno reader recounts the tale of Little Joe, an eight to nine week old infant found abandoned near Mariposa Street. Mrs Mary Donleavey runs a home two doors south of Ventura Avenue housing thirteen children, and plans to adopt Joe herself. The story notes the child’s health, care, and plans to place older orphans with families at age twelve.
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Coney Movement Faces Capitol Meetings Ban and Army Arrives
The Coney movement supporters are denied permission to hold open meetings as district commissioners push back. George Traneis Tran warns of a world revolution while police reinforce the capitol and Odd Fellows are turned back at the entrance. Meanwhile federal deputies guard the Capitol, and industrial army contingents deploy in Oregon and Washington as authorities brace for clashes near Troutdale and Meeker Junction.
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Negotiations Off Great Northern Strike Escalates
The Great Northern and the American Railway Union end peace efforts and test strength. The line runs through rough terrain with new management, raising fears of conflict as the railway starts freight service after two weeks. Deputies are deployed as strikers reject arbitration and renew demands.
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Fowler Odd Fellows Entertains at Community Evening
Fowler Lodge hosted a pleasant program at the Good Samaritan hall with ice cream and strawberries served afterward by the Fowler Improvement Association. The evening featured instrumental and vocal selections, recitations, duets, and a strong turnout despite poor weather and a few visiting attendees from Stockton Pagthe Grove Lincoln and Omaha.
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Athletes Entertain Despite Wet Weather Crowd Attends First Public Show
The Athletic Club staged a crowded evenings event despite rain. Charley Rew and others performed on the side horse while Ethel Oppenheimer sang Tough Man. The Ravin City Quartet and a boxing display followed with encores. The program closed with a ladies dance circle and the club plans another exhibition soon.
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Sensible canal proposal for San Joaquin valley
A Kern County reader urges California to build a navigable canal along the San Joaquin to create valley employment and boost commerce. He likens it to New York State’s era of canal traffic, arguing the canal would cut shipping costs, improve market access for farmers, and reduce freight losses compared to current hillside road transport.
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Business Man criticizes billiard players on J street block
Investigation identifies several respectable young men who frequent a J Street billiard room in the Trake block as the source of a yesterday edition dispute. They deny wrongdoing and note a passing dog owner once paid attention to food products, prompting questions about sidewalk care.
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Protest Against Pansing Wolcott in Labor Debate
Senator Wolcott of Colorado leads a vigorous protest against the resolution as labor and democracy themes dominate the Senate debate. The body votes 64 to 5 on Allen’s resolution, with Allen Dolph Irye Callinger Kyle and Jeffer Harris opposing.
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Chronicles of Fresno During Grover the Fat Reign
In a satirical chronicle set in a county around Fresno, Grover the Fat faces growing distress as officials and elites clash with rising Populist factions. The piece depicts unemployment, shifting money, and broad social upheaval involving lawyers real estate agents shopkeepers and clergy amid a political wave.
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Raisin growers unite plan to join California Fruit Exchange
The Rasim Growers hold that growers can unite under cooperative pricing and form a county exchange allied with the California Fruit Exchange. They reject Johnson and Chicago schemes, advocating county meetings, district organization, and joining the state mechanism as earlier proposed. Rater Grower A Gartenlaub of Selma attended.
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Chaos in Populist ranks as Grainger treason verdict looms
A long, fevered political melodrama unfolds with an alliance of Milkman supporters, rival factions led by Grainger the Teacher and Vincent the Valiant, and calls for dividing the party. The assembly votes Grainger out, he is charged with treason, and a grim council plans fresh promotions amid weather and temple rituals, signaling turmoil within Grover’s Populist ranks.
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Visitors From Far Cities Made Local Rounds
Personal mention notes W W Russell of Denver and CG W Helm from Banger veaterda along with Walt Hughes from Madara JG Helm of Elkion Virginia. Presno Misa Sthort of Albany Oregon and E.P Noblers from Los Angeles visited Fresno. George B Hatch arrived from Rorker Joy last evening for business.
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