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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
2
A dense editorial fragment discusses war fears and party shifts, with references to Maguire, Lee, and tariff issues. It critiques imperialism, stock owners neglecting animals, and political realignments while calling for educational reform and civic responsibility amid turmoil.
Opinion explores varied definitions of politics and the need for practical standards beyond rhetoric. It notes Mexico’s shift to militarism with universal conscription proposed, prompting thoughts on how regional powers could influence U.S. military planning.
The article notes a week of state convention activity with changes from prior plans. It highlights Mr Ank and the 1% ticket, county delegates, and a canvass by Superintendent of Public Instruction Virkirk who seeks nomination on merit and emphasizes independence from trade.
The Stockton Mail attacks Republican consistency, charging that California papers were bribed to abandon free silver. It argues public opinion on the Pacific Coast shifted to sound money, with Californians resisting party loyalty. Maguire is labeled the platform, linking him to Democratic weakness and alleged political manipulation. The piece urges scrutiny of voter registrations and condemns stuffing ballots as a political crime.
The article argues for immediate action by city trustees to prohibit banishing the gambling machines. It notes machines are owned by a foreign corporation and that local interest lies in removing them quickly. The piece urges prompt, decisive steps to curb their operation and impact.
The excerpt mocks campus rhetoric on higher education urging a purge of perceived lax curricula. It critiques critics who weaponize language and calls out misused philosophy while noting the struggle to discuss the topic without bias. It references reform advocates, scholars, and the press in a critical tone.
Public discussion continues as President McKinley submits the Philippine question to inquiry. Opinion favors ending Spanish rule, with imperial responsibilities acknowledged. International powers weigh in as U S influence grows.
The Riverside Press notes Congressmen Barrow and peers discussing reform aims to shield people from economic woes and the consequences of populism. It argues Democrats abandoned their principles to align with populists, while the push focuses on evaluating public documents for timely, useful content despite prior inefficiencies.
Reports detail a confrontation in Benicia after a dance where Vallejo girls snubbed residents, prompting a clash between Tresno boys and local youths. Deputies armed with clubs joined the mob, injuries occurred, arrests followed, and order was restored after authorities intervened. Many boys left Benicia for Vallejo or nearby towns, and social ties between the communities cooled.
An early 20th century ad-like discourse links female happiness to health from the uterus to modern life. It touts Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription as curing headaches backache and weakness, claiming it restores vigor and enables motherhood and wifehood. A testimonial from Mrs T F Roze asserts medical bills failed but the remedy succeeded, with a claim of value and affordability.
The letter from William Bader of San Francisco published in The San Francisco Chronicle recounts Rough Riders at the Santiago campaign. He describes marching, camp life, heat, disease, and conditions, Roosevelt on horseback, and attacks at Las Guasimas and nearby fortifications with cautions on Cuban civilians and the Cuban climate.
Sprouse and Mis Ole J Sum ner were injured at the event in Central colony lit mht Rev f 2 Lurbink officiimn the wedding invitation only to immediate relatives. The couple left on the 1240 tram for a short tip to san Tineco. The event resume duties as prodds of the buses and short hint deranoments of the Lresno Bust nos Cll ce td Norm 1 Schoo
A wedding notice from San Francisco states Warner Pastore, formerly of Fresno, wed Wiss Tilhan. The groom, a Tr suo high school student and recent dental graduate, is now stationed with Company D of the First Yew Yok infantry in San Dian eso Chiles. Friends in this city extend best wishes.
The Licente Company restored street lighting in Fresno after weeks of darkness. A city trustees meeting last Monday promised lights within seven days and fulfilled the pledge, with officials expecting few further outages and near full lighting capacity.
August 1 encampment of the Knights of Pythias draws large crowd with Supreme Chancellor Colgrove and Major General Cara in charge of Camp Colgrove. Imperial officers from St Louis and Chicago arrive. Indications point to Judge Stanton L Carter of California as supreme vice chancellor with rivals Charles E Shiveley of Indiana and Ogder of Wisconsin.
Major General Jawton presided at the Santiago de Cuba Governors Palace meeting to form The Society of the Arms of Santiago. Officers Wheeler and Sharpe led preparations for a constitution while nearly 100 officers registered. Notables present included Shafter Ludlow and Wood among Rough Riders and other generals.
Reports from August describe a grand ceremony with the Hawaiian flag raised over Honolulu and troops from the United States Army and Navy in attendance. President Dole and a Hawaiian cabinet were present, with music by the Hawaiian band and a salute at the flag lowering. A grand ball followed the memorial, and US officers indicated ongoing deployment plans to Hawaii.
Washington reports General Shafter states no Spanish troops will be left in Santiago after Saturday. About 22,796 Spaniards surrendered, with fewer than 2,000 Querrilis and volunteers, while large quantities of rifles and ammunition were shipped back. He notes 10,000 or 17,689 stands of ammunition were ruined, and many shells were rendered useless. Shafter says transport capacity suffices to repatriate remaining American troops and Spanish prisoners will be sent home by week’s end.
A garbled news item notes an arrest warrant against James Madison, manager of a publishing concern, with mentions of a warrant issued yesterday and references to legal actions, but details are unclear due to extensive OCR errors. Other fragments list names and dates, including marriages, August events, and local notices, reflecting a mixed page segment.
The fragment reports the death of a person named Valemia and notes a funeral held for Mr WH Purston who had been visiting San Transca, with mention of returning home. The text is heavily garbled and several names and places are uncertain.
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