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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
3
A dispute over registration affidavits erupts as county Clerk Williams delays sorting ballots after Democratic and Republican officials demand affidavits. The issue centers on legality of the affidavits and timing for proper division of the registration records. Deputized staff face pressure to complete the task before court review.
A destitute Pennsylvania family, James Moore, his wife, and three children, traveled to California for the children’s health. With little property sold, funds ran out near Waders, forcing a walk to Tresno after South Pacific Company officials refused further aid. Police secured shelter for Mrs Moore and children at the Ogle house, while Moore continued on foot reaching Tresno after a long trek from Videra.
Lewis H Smith plays prank on his brother in San Francisco by emptying drawers and scattering wardrobe items to simulate a burglary. The brother returns, finds his diamond stud missing, and immediately calls police. Anecdotal mischief ends with a claim of police response and a self described prankster identity.
A chaotic report describes Colonel Forsyth pledging to rebuild after a collapse if insurance is paid promptly. He mentions plans to unite parties, mobilize companies, and begin work within weeks, with a three story building to be erected in Illinois.
From Panndbur to Rand sburg delegates and water supply discuss mining boom and temperate season return. Vic Carroll notes about 600 voters in Rand sburg and predicts a Republican majority as water shortages ease and mining prospers.
A convoluted tale recounts Mel Clark disguising as a detective with false whiskers and a mustache to trap a constable pursuing him in a sly attempt to collect a debt. The chase moves from a steamer to trains, Oakland, and San Francisco before Clark reads the ruse and removes the disguise.
A fire broke out in the rear wine cellar of Ruben and Son on I Street about 10 o clock yesterday forenoon. A boy working there saw smoke, opened the door, and the smoke blast knocked him unconscious. The blaze, difficult to locate, took an hour to extinguish with a chemical engine. Loss is estimated near $1200 as cigars stored in the cellar were destroyed. No one had entered the cellar since 4 o clock that day.
The niece of Coroner Tom, Viva Lon Anadon, suffered a severe teelfent watch and fell forty feet at Wilwood Tist Liturdiv, weighing 160 pounds. She struck her head, the skull fractured, and she later died in hospital after a successful operation attempt.
The piece describes Fairweather seeking assembly election in Presto, irrigation plans to divert water from Mount Whitney and the river, and regional political clashes in San Francisco. It notes reactions to Fusion politics, Gardiner Harney, and Billy Foote's public stand. It covers local visitors, meetings, and chatter about candidates and conventions in the city.
A sprawling, fragmentary memo blends discussion of mulberry worm silk experiments led by VirtroVich, the state board of trade, and dangers of temperance with social commentary. It weaves in education aims, consumer habits, attire, and the quirks of urban life, concluding with a courtroom scene about a vagrant voter and a lighthearted note on a wooden leg.
A man identified as Neidtie (alias Neidtie) was captured near the socialist headquarters after stealing khce table sarp and other items from the public. Officers report the accused had a prior conviction and faces charges of felonious larceny in a continuation of prior offenses.
A fire at the Taymonville plant of the Tenney Canning Company Building is described as possibly arson. Firefighters reported flames spreading from a shed on the south side and a spark touched debris. Taymonville claims innocence while disputing accusations, and investigators note possible involvement by Waller Lyers and a plant employee. Police reviewed suspects as the blaze damaged the National Ice Company plant nearby.
W J Kittrell appointed receiver for mortgaged property in foreclosure suit filed yesterday by Crem Saturios and others against W F R Thomas Montgomery Thomas and Margaret Thomas. Mortgage dated September 1, 1896 for 2790 on lots 12 34 46 7 8 and 10 in block 16 in this city. Receiver to possess property and collect rents.
Mrs Alberta Lack wife of H R Lack died yesterday in this city of consumption. She was brought home from Pine Ridge a few days ago and had gone to a mountain resort seeking health improvement, but the change harmed her. Funeral today from 1058 M Street, the Lack home. They formerly resided in Woodland.
The city mourns Gus Anderson, an ev police officer, reported dead yesterday. He died in Davison hospital after being injured on duty. obituary notes his service and local ties.
The California Raisin Growers Association directors vote to mark one standard quality for each raisin grade. Debate split opinions between packers and raisin men but a majority backed one quality. Chief Inspector to appoint two deputies at 17 dollars monthly, paid by the association. The president chosen as clerk and typist.
Firms under the compact agree on standardized wheel rental schedules. Rates include 16 cents for a half hour, 2 cents for a minute, $10 for a week, and other durations with and without lamps. Names listed include RC Barton & Co, Normart Donahco Co, Warnekros A Tlaphorn, and Cure Harmle in street. Doctor Laldoch is noted as druggist at 1:20 Marlpora street.
In San Francisco August 70, volunteers from multiple regiments petition to the secretary of war to be mustered out. Suppression efforts fail to quell the movement as petitions spread. In Twentieth Kansas ninety seven men sign a petition, others join in Seventh California, and First Washington plans an appeal to Secretary Alger for release from duties.
Raymond case dominated attention as William Merrill bound over for murder attempt. $1000 bail furnished by Drancis Hoosd WC Wilson and A Mahl Hattie Northern. Relatives planned travel to Fresno while others went to San Francisco for the Telish Fair. Several locals attended state and county events, with updates on political nominees and arrivals from the state convention.
Mr Contey returns from Sacramento announcing the nomination of the associate justice for the Supreme Court. A ceremony attended by officials and a Velera band marked the event while a reception followed at the station as the judge departed for unnamed duties amid careful preparations and public attendance.
Walter Streeter Read, formerly of Fresno, died of consumption in Los Angeles. The obituary notes drops of illness over years, mentions a prior job, and lists possible surviving relatives and burial details. The fragmentary text references a wake and burial arrangements, with uncertain dates and locations.
Calvin PtARson critiques the Populist fusion with the Democrats, arguing the Peoples Party lacks new policy and merely echoes old Jeffersonian Democrat rhetoric. He questions Maguire’s potential to enact change and warns the fusion betrays Populist aims, urging voters to reject a platform that preserves wage and profit systems. The piece also discusses monetary reform, labor value, and critiques usury and profit as unsound, advocating a labor-based monetary system.
DeWitts Tittle Parks claims to supply reliable tile pills for regulating bowels curing constipation and headaches. Dr C Paddock druggist at 1720 Worlposa.
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