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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
4
An elderly Belem woman’s marriage plans triggered a legal dispute after a man known as Wolfe pursued a divorce and sought to wed her using a license obtained via a manipulative arrangement. The case centers on misrepresentation during license procurement and ensuing court proceedings.
A long memorandum outlines a canal based scheme to settle water disputes in Kings counties. It proposes joint management of irrigation rights, building a large reservoir to impound surplus river water, and distributing access among Kings, Centerville, Kingsburg, Feler, and adjoining companies to stabilize summer flows and reduce losses. The plan assumes cooperation among canal companies and the state water system, with an aim to secure year round water for farmers and improve overall river utility.
A fragmentary report notes a 75 percent join rate in a poor heavy orange shipment tied to California and southern state concerns. It cites Mr Gordon and Mr JF, mentions raisin and water shortages, and describes a booming orange crop with 14,000 to 79,30 carloads shipped, yet profit shares and market prices are unsettled.
Last Saturday night a burglar entered the residence of Charles Walter by forcing the kitchen door. He ransacked the house overturning items in the pantry and drew drawers. He took a gold watch and some jewelry and left a purse containing money. The case remains under investigation.
A candy pull gathering at Odendens A large bonfire drew Tresno friends near a bonfire. Prizes included a cake won by Mr Milty and Wiss. several attendees helped with the event, while others stirred trouble. Many guests listed including Mrs Harry Burton and Miss Neada Osborn with others named.
A brakeman named Del Williams was injured when a crew attempted to unload two freight cars from a Southern Partie road. A large metal box fell, crushing his thigh, and he was transported to a local hospital in San Francisco for treatment. The incident occurred yesterday and involved other workers assisting with the unloading.
A veteran miner recounts expectations and doubts about Yukon gold prospects. He cites low prices, declining yields, and scattered camps at Dawson and Klondike, noting few paying claims. He mentions arrivals from U.S. states and British Columbia, with mixed opinions on future earnings and business prospects.
A large number of offenders were brought before Judge Webbe for arraignment. Each pleaded not guilty and had trial dates set. Notable cases include Trank Darby for murder on September 9, M Butler for bigamy on September 9, MeKas and Hayes for dynamiting on September 26, Joe I Bight for attempted robbery on September 28. The fifth trial juror panel was drawn.
A man named Agnus Tiefitter allegedly attacked another man with a knife during a disturbance south of Grant. Bill Hancock was arrested and later released by a Justice. Reports from Selma last night claimed death of the injured man Asmis, though coroner Loare had no word confirming this.
A Sunday night fight near the court house fountain erupted between Charles Boyd and two unnamed men over a jealous incident involving a woman. The altercation ended with injuries to one man, with no arrests reported. The details are fragmentary and the full context remains unclear.
A report on California cattle shipments facing condemnation due to fever concerns. Government and state health authorities act to quarantine and inspect, with shipments halted. Major buyers worry about losses of nine thousand dollars and more as ships to Omaha and other points are disrupted.
Hugh Craig Mayo writes to the Chamber of Commerce about a planned international mining and industrial exhibition in Coolgardie Western Australia. The scope expands to art crafts and food products with US government recognition sought and a US commission to represent the nation. Space costs and deposits are outlined with emphasis on boosting foreign trade and colonial markets.
In Washington a mass of official papers from the Army and Navy is discussed, with emphasis on dated communications and the relation between branches. The article notes a wide volume of records and mentions public posting in government channels.
The long dispute involving Miller and Lux over the estate concludes with the firm’s involvement resolved. The case centered on property titles and claims by Hans Muller and the firm, with the court determining ownership and distribution details after extensive litigation and testimony. The decision marks the end of a complex probate fight and directs final settlements under the established estate plan.
Disjointed lines mention a drunken brawl, deaths, and surrounding tensions near a city in the region. References to officials, a night event, and possible gunfire are seen, though many words are garbled. The fragment suggests a local disturbance with injuries or fatalities and ongoing investigations.
Regular noncompetitive event details appear, with riders listed in an abbreviated form. The readable fragments suggest a local notice about a scheduled ride or race, naming participants and organization initials, though the full facts are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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