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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
2
A lengthy untidy transcript covers SpanishAmerican War tensions, political maneuvering, and public reaction. It cites Patrick Mullen, the Maine affair, Monro Doctrine debates, congressional plans, and local economic notes. It mixes editorials on patriotism, journalism, irrigation, and regional politics with scattered anecdotes about figures like Bryan and Croker.
In a street speech style, O Toole rebukes youths and factions over graft schemes inside a county precinct. He warns leaders and farmers against “fusion” aims, pledging to resist corrupt acts while declaring Democratic loyalty and plan to push reform via the grand jury and public pushback.
A San Francisco Chronicle Washington correspondence chronicles McKinley’s cautious Cuba policy, praising restraint and diplomacy, recalling autonomy aims for Spain, and noting the president’s readiness to act if war could not be avoided. Also reports a San Francisco incident: Penton arrested for carrying a concealed pistol after a disturbed confrontation at Webator Bros.
The Fresno party lured by tales of a rich Klondyke gold country were duped by Grider and Hemp hill near Stockton. About a hundred men joined the scheme, including J L Gilbert and Archia Grant, and were taken toward an unknown land. the venture collapsed when the travelers reached Hazelton and learned the journey still lengthy and the gold promise false. Several members faced hardship, with Archib Grant continuing toward Klondyke while others returned home broke, reporting the deceit to local authorities. The article also lists local real estate transfers, a death, and marriages in Fresno.
Fragmentary advertisement lists various fabrics and widths with prices 36 inch and 38 inch silks and novelty waist silks. Mentions jackets and casorth items priced from 3 to 10 dollars. Ends with garbled wording about bargain sale and store name.
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