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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
6
A fragmented 19th century column reflects on political passions and social spectacles. The writer rails against Spain and urges patriotic action while critiquing Wall Street and urban luxury. A parade review contrasts aristocratic dress with working class virtue and hints at draft debates and military service.
A vivid 1910s prose scene reflects on social ranks and power in New York politics. It critiques Croker and Tammany influence while noting rising reformist sentiment, class tensions, and the allure of wealth in civic life amid a volatile Democratic moment.
A garbled prose piece contrasts New York life with European scenes and the paradox of war protests. It invokes laborers, parades, and upper class views, pondering sacrifice, famine, and death as viable outcomes, with scattered allusions to leaders and hunger.
Farvers Institute scheduled for Easton on Saturday April 30 features a morning program on tectura and soil planting, discussions on arsenic issues and forage plants, and an afternoon session addressing pests such as scale insects and codling moth. Evening programs include a talk by Mrs Boyd, music, recitations, a prime dinner, and baskets. Professors Towler Woodworth and Hilgard from the State University will attend.
The Leanzo Social Democracy Club met in Edgarly Hall and adopted a constitution and by laws. It demands public ownership of industries and mines, shorter working hours, public works programs, free inventions, postal savings banks, and adoption of initiative referendum and proportional representation. The group plans to run a ticket in the coming campaign and expects to attract many voters.
A committee representing four counties met yesterday for eight hours to discuss a plan to obtain fair prices for raisins. The group, led by President Kuichman, drafted a program to support growers and prevent unprofitable markets. Delegates from Freano, Kinga Madera, Polary, and Chittenden counties selected representatives and planned a follow up meeting for April 2 at 10 o clock in Farreve Club quarters.
Dolan is accused of swearing falsely about a plot to kill Captain Nevills, in a Fresno battery case. Witness Azhderian, Mrs Williams, and Mrs Loose testified, with letters allegedly from Nevills to Williams at center. The case hinges on the letters and their relevance to the trial, amid public interest and ongoing legal maneuvering.
A triennial convention of County School Superintendents is called by the State Superintendent to meet in Sacramento next Monday. City and County superintendents plan to attend. the event will last four days with discussions on school matters and legislative publication forthcoming. In Fresno Superior Court notes, multiple cases noted for trial dates in May including Freano Canal and Irrigation Co and others. various motions and demurrers recorded.
Cretsser, arrested for burglary and accused of stealing tools, was tried before Judge Rigley’s court in San Francisco. He confessed to killing a contractor but was acquitted amid a heated verdict. He then assaulted his attorney and thanked the jurors with gifts, while testimony highlighted alleged accomplices and prior illegal acts. The docket also notes Charles Quaken’s theft conviction and future cases in the term. General Shafter receives patriotic honors as women’s support praised. community events and temperance talks are scheduled.
A southbound overland freight train wrecked near Mendota as rails failed and seventeen cars piled up in debris. Two engines and many cars were damaged. two hobos were missing amid the wreckage. Engineers and firemen escaped, with debris and dynamite aboard, while the government dynamite detonation risk loomed. The loss is pegged at around 40 000 to 50 000 dollars for equipment and freight totaled near 900 tons.
An Ix attache reports debates on a possible US blockade of the Cuban coast and a proposed Spanish blockade of the Atlantic coast from Boston to New Orleans. Neutral ships could be searched or captured under various treaties, risking disruption of Atlantic trade and European wartime interests.
The discussion argues that a legitimate blockade requires an autonomous naval force and warns that Spain could threaten New York harbor with torpedo boats or destroyers. It notes Britain’s likely stance to protect Atlantic trade and suggests conflict with Spain could pull in Great Britain as English commerce intersects with US and Spanish interests.
A fatigued traveler recalls a brutal Skagway journey and the Aleutian coast hardships as Gold Rush fever spreads. He warns debt free citizens to stay away from Alaska, noting depopulated ports, steep passage rates, and brutal conditions that crush the weak. Local figures like McDonald and Dietrick are mentioned with trips east and plans to join the frontier.
The advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for digestive issues and bowel cleansing. It claims quick relief, pleasing taste, and wide acceptance, recommending the product for adults and children alike with strong endorsements from physicians and customers.
A Farmers Club session appointed new committees including Vineyard Martha Smith chair, Orchard Hutchinson chair, General Produce Hastie chair, Livestock Warlow chair, and Poultry Winger chair. Alex Gordon became treasurer replacing Alex Goldstein. Discussed fruit inspection, vinehopper control, and possible road tax cuts amid debates on reducing county road spending.
Oak Assembly at Edgerly Hall hosted an apron and necktie social last night with good attendance. A couple wore matching accessories and performed well. Ice cream and cake followed dancing as Vir Harbeou and Harold McCourt read, with multiple acts including Miss Blanche Brittan dialogue and various musical numbers.
Articles of incorporation for the Placer Gold Bug Ming Company were filed yesterday with capital stock of 15 100 000 divided into 10 000 shares. Directors listed include WH Hammond F Kirk Ja yerta and others. A stray report mentions a horse and a missing person named Ryan near A and Mavigora streets with a wagon incident, but details are unclear.
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