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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
8
A wartime session features Secretary of the Treasury and Dingley arguing over bonds and borrowing. Democrats press cost estimates and the need for swift funding, while Republicans defend a rapid, united war effort and caution on treasury excess.
Amid turbulent talks on funding the war, lawmakers battle over bond provisions and income tax. The House weighs a $690 million bond plan while critics warn of debt and long-term costs. leaders urge paying current expenses and avoiding future burdens. The Senate debates calendar and public notices reflect ongoing wartime policy pressures and partisan divisions.
Fragmented OCR outlines candidates and offices in a district race with Democratic and Republican figures. Names include Supersizor or Supervisor roles, constables, surveyor, tax collector, district attorney and treasurer, plus various township entries.
At the Fresno Chamber of Commerce executives meeting, John Coures and others discussed sending a carload of raisins to the front. Attendees suggested raisin donations from growers and packers, with railroad help and a Washington commissary department offer to be pursued, though quorum delays stalled action.
Last evening the Lodies of Rebekah Lodge in Colonial oval hosted an Armory ball celebrating the 79th anniversary of Odd Fellowship. The program featured musical and literary performances, period costumes, and a well attended social with strong finances reported as a success.
In Recorder Clark's Court T L Penton was sued for $3 for carrying a concealed weapon. Woodson was found guilty of battery and jailed awaiting sentence. Otto Meyer fined $10 for disturbing the peace. A man named Dick Tennant was noted in the mayor’s disturbance. Adolph Licher of Janeville suffered from pains after using three boxes of De Watts Watch Tazel Salve from Pad Dock druggist.
Colonel Jones and the Committee of Ten clash over securing right of way for a Monterey to Fresno rail link. Jones refuses to name London backers, cites contract limits. The group proposes conditional assurances and a viable route through Cresno county, while probing connections to Southern Pacific attorney Cory and London investors.
A Fresno county committee outlines actions to secure rights of way and station grounds for the Monterey and Fresno Railroad Company. The plan sets duties for committees to press for land and rights, with a timeline and enforcement if the company declares readiness within six months. Col Jones is thanked for the decision.
The Worthington murder trial began with jury selection and an expected opening provocation and video presentation. Prosecution seeks murder conviction, defense argues mental state due to quarrel. The jury features 14 named members and is to hear testimony over weeks.
John Silvis faced grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing a horse and buggy from TH DP Stitz list. The case notes he procured the rig from Suite, tractor of the Farmers feed yard, and drove to West Sidaan to sell it. He was brought back to Droano by Capity Canstable John Albin and held on embezzlement charges as the investigation continued.
A long, crowded session of the protection committee in Morlock outlined three plans to manage the raisin market. The group favored a tolling association with $500000 capital to handle the crop, supported by grower agreements and packers, while considering a stock sale and market restrictions to stabilize prices. The executive committee prepared to report back after consulting packers and growers, with final action postponed to a later general meeting.
The Wednesday club held its annual outing at the Minnewana vineyard of De Pahlonian. Members arrived to a luncheon under sorsadine trees with a club lettered card program. Speeches by Juj e Harrta and Jidga Tisnin praised the Indies work and club efforts. Mrs Larzis led the event with entertaining remarks and a decorative home hosting the program finale featured carded “My Country ’Tis of Thee” and an American flag.
A fragmented report mentions Bert Dudley, a barber from Froano, injured April 4 near Dyea Alaska when a tree fell on his party driving at night. He was transported to Dyea for surgery with limited recovery prospects. The piece also recalls a local club gathering with readings and remarks, including Rhodes and Nellis Boyd, and a group photo before departure.
Wallace Barr of Oleander secured a silver medal in a recent contest, with praise for the performances of participants including Miss Ducky Tend and Rimpson in the duet, and Wise Cowler for her solo. The evening included a noted organist and floral tributes, finishing with appreciation for all helpers and remarks about the next contest.
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