Wagon Freight Line Linking Stockton and Fresno Planned
Arrangements finalized for a permanent wagon freight route through the San Joaquin valley from Stockton to Fresno. Wellman Yeck & Co, Fresno and the California Navigation and Improvement Co sign a pact to operate steamers between Stockton and Fresno with wagon trains run by Campbells, sharing sugar transport duties and a rate of $960 per ton on the return trip. December 4 report notes a new cable between city and coast to handle shipments and transfer of wagons and mules.
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San Joaquin valley
Stockton
Fresno
Wellman Yeck & Co
dam, basinega im tlg city
California Navigation and Improvement company
Seamater Gamphili
nivittion company
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Attorney Generals Report on Stanford Estate Claims
The attorney general reports to Congress on the Stanford estate claims noting the government’s 60 million indebtness from Central Pacific aid and Stanford’s quarter stock ownership. Senate and House sessions discuss general business, with dull days and routine bills. A San Juan Utah delegation seeks action on Ute and Navajo removals, cattle thefts cited. Two divers from Sacramento Bridge, one dead, and Knox release discussed. A road district quarrel ends with a fatal shot. Sacramento county clerk’s office robbed of 1200 dollars.
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attorney generals
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Stinford es
California
Central Pacific
Slinford
department
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Suspected Thieves Arrest After Turkey Wagon Theft Ring
Officers seized eight bales of hay and several bales of barbed wire at Cronin’s premises. They recovered turkey and chicken feathers and harnesses from a gang feared to have long stolen livestock and supplies near the San Joaquin river north of Fresno. Cronin, Garland, and another Garland member were detained. Cronin had previously faced a grand jury indictment for saltbox theft. The gang’s leadership remains suspected but unproved.
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Sherff Jimming
Heari Ruscell
Will Henry
Cromm
Charley Garland
Lred
San Joaquin mer
Sresno Diy
Cronin
Fred
Oronsn
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Cable Car Crash Kills Schoolteacher. One Injured
December 4 on Sinaible avenue a cable car was struck by a westbound local train at Seventh and Broadway. Miss Cates, a schoolteacher, died minutes after the crash. Attor ney Wolf Waste was seriously injured. The collision occurred as the car crossed the railroad tracks. the car derailed and they were unable to stop on the gropery track. Waste is president of the state Lipworth Jeanue and he and Wiss Cries were engaged to be married. The narrative also covers a House order on a railroad pooling bill and Senate debate on cloture and bond issues.
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Sinaible avenue
Seventh and Broadway streets
Cates
Wolf Waste
Miss Cates
deal Waste
Lpworth
Wiss Cries
Hazing at California Berkeley Sparks Campus Outrage
Students and faculty at the University of California react to the hazing of Claude G Campbell son of a clergyman. Campbell wore Stanford colors during a Thanksgiving Day football event, provoking strong backlash as he was confronted by classmates and allegedly assaulted, with medical care and disciplinary actions to follow. The university will review the case on its merits at Berkeley.
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University of California
Claude G Campbell
Tos ingeles
Campbell
California
Stanford sweiter
Stinford
Angeles
Cusfornia
Stanton
Berkeley
Kolb Plans Legislative Message Amid Tax Protest Threats
Alabama governor candidate Kolb says his message to the Legislature will be sent tomorrow and addresses the people. He urges two followers not to pay taxes until the gubernatorial issue is resolved and tells tax collectors to pay money to the state treasurer. Supporters are described as fanatics, with risk of anarchy in Alabama if his view prevails.
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Stokes Arrested After Robbery Trial Headlines
Stokes, twice tired for robbery, faces assault charge after resisting arrest in Hinford. The jury acquitted his accomplice Gibson in a related case, while Stokes awaits trial on the assault count. Stokes has a long record and previously stood trial for robbery.
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Damages Awarded in Southern Pacific Case and Other Local News
December reports detail a $1700 verdict against Southern Pacific in a rail case, an armed grocery robbery in Mission, a school election contest alleging fraud, a suicide note, rail fare hikes, a mine accident, a mountain expedition, and a guilty verdict for a robbery at the local express office.
Frightened Horses Spark Stampede on Oakland Ferry
Gregg of Oakland a former Loyalist candidate for lieutenant governor caused a wild stampede aboard an Oakland ferry this afternoon. Three unruly horses charged the lower deck, injuring Gregg and a deckhand and fireman who struggled to regain control. Horses were later slated for shipment to Stockton.
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Gregg
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theorses
Stockton
Colgans Treasury Report Shows Funds and Debts
The monthly report of State Controller Colgan lists the general fund balance at 84083 with outstanding debts and warrants totaling 119 19. The total funds across all accounts amount to 13 1 C64, none settled for the year’s first instalment. The Diego harbor fund is the smallest, under five dollars.
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Colgan
Fin Diego harbor
New Offices and Rules Amid City Notes
The Southern Pacific plans a move to new offices at Montgomery and Market by end of next week with maintenance of way and law departments already shifting. A rigid enforcement of the new rule against wresting down lunch from employees at Falcong is announced. San Francisco races list odd results with several long distances and times noted for December.
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Campbells Expulsion Highlights Turbulent University Day
The University of California student Claude Campbell faces expulsion for alleged security breaches involving football calls and aiding Stanford. He entered as a special student in mechanics and plans to sell photographs of the time off as his case proceeds. Campbell awaits his father's arrival in Los Angeles as authorities consider further action.
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California
Claude G Campbell
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TESTIMONY ALL IN The Hatth Case Will Go to the Jury Tomorrow
The trial of Hatth continues with closing addresses for the prosecution and defense. Attorneys Cook and Iletd argue the case while Gaddis and General Hart press the jury to judge impartially. The judge delays until tomorrow afternoon, as Hart will resume his remarks about the railroad company.
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Persistent Industrials Organizing to March on Washington
General Kelly leads a California industrial group toward Sacramento and Washington with aim to pressure Congress for work programs. Letters to Sacramento mayor deny plans to seize the state capital, while the militia prepares supplies to counter anticipated threats from Colorado Indians. A body search for Joyce fails. other items note a cab driver charged with manslaughter and a change in judge in recent cases. Markets report grain and coal prices in San Francisco.
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Sacrastesco
Charles Kelly
California
Sacramento
Grover Villa
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Murderer Hillman Arrested Near Salvation Army Camp
John W Hillman, long pursued for a Dallas area murder and insurance fraud, was captured at a Salvation Army camp in the Cachucas mountains after a multi jurisdiction chase. Investigators traced a $80 000 life policy and exhumed remains to prove the fraud, with hillman allegedly using the victim's identity and fleeing to Mexico and other foreign posts before arrest.
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Hallman
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Sonora
Tinley
Herndon or Hillman Fae Man Arrested for 1878 Murder
J W Hillman or Herndon, a former Franklin resident, is under arrest for a murder alleged to have occurred in 1878. The suspect reportedly insured life for 780,000. relatives claim innocence while Dr J L Neeley travels to Tombstone to identify and assist.
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Rosenfeld Shooting Testimony Drifts Through Alibis
Disjointed reports from San Erincisco recount Rosenfeld’s account of a Sutter Street bar shooting after Thanksgiving football. He claims Loughborough fired first, Rosenfeld returned fire, and others joined the clash as Whitehouse corroborates. Bullying accusations and self defense claims circulate amid a chaotic scene.
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Train Hold Up and Slaying Reported Near Here
A passenger tram on a trestle seven miles west of here was held up at 30 pm. Three masked gunmen robbed the train and forced engineers and guards from cars. The engine and cars were emptied, the robbers fled into a forest. One hundred thousand dollars were reported stolen from the safe car. In a separate case Albert Kolin was found murdered on the Chipman ranch with severe head and neck injuries and a severed jugular. a drunken quarrel was noted in early reporting, with the coroner returning murder verdict.
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Court room crowded as closing addresses begin in Hitch case
In a crowded courtroom Judge Armstrong hears closing arguments from General Hart for the defense and Attorney Guck for the prosecution. The jury is urged to convict after a lengthy, bitter session. recesses set, with Applemin trial continuing.
Secretary Carlisle to present views on finances before House
Secretary Carlisle will present his views on the national finances before the House committee on banking and currency next Monday. The plan aims to drain the wall and align with the president's message. The measure is expected to pass the House but likely fail in the Senate. The Democratic caucus planned to support Senate bankruptcy, canal construction, direct senatorial elections, and statehood bids for Kenya and New Mexico, while the Senate cloture amendment was defeated.
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United States
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New Meano
A Dishwashers Luck After Ten Years in General Baptist Work
A Boston man, missing ten years while seeking his father Henry, who had fallen to $10,000, is located by Sam near Chith where he worked as a waiter, dishwasher, and barkeep. He plans to return at once to Boston.
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Handis
Boston
Henry
Sam
Chithweha
Borton
Johnson Maber Contest Ends In Fiery Boxing Clash
In New Orleans at the Olymyne Club arena the Johnson Maber bout started strong but devolved into a chaotic exchange. Officials ended the fight in the twenty fourth round as both fighters traded blows amid heavy abuse, leaving observers noting an unusually poor performance and referee intervention.
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New Orleans
Tohnson
Olymyne Club
Cable Car Collision Fatality At Seventh Street
Coroner's jury finds the street car company at fault in the death of Miss May Cortes, killed in a Tuesday collision on Seventh Street. The ruling cites lack of proper safeguards and failure to ensure full stop by employees before crossing a roadway shared with an approaching truck. The inquest names the street car company and its conductor in the incident.
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scopy
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Treaty of Phack settles differences special ambassador to Ohio
A December note reports a special ambassador to Tokio and a plan to negotiate peace treaties. United States and Denby outline direct China Japan communications. Wheat and barley futures show firm or strong prices with December dates. The governor arms citizens to resist Ute Indiana incursions and militia may be called out.
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Thio
United States
Wimter Denby
Jupan
China
Tagan
Indiana
Suspected of Murder in Minneapolis Case
Suspects are two Hayward brothers in Minneapolis linked to the shooting of Mrs Catherine Ging Flurry. Andy Hayward was arrested and charged with firing the shot. His brother, a young businessman, also faces first degree murder charges with evidence secured against them.
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Cooperative Stores Debate Props Outruns State Alliance Session
The State Farmers Alliance held a long behind doors session on December 6 to discuss a proposition to establish cooperative stores. Most speakers favored some form of community stores, but opinions varied on details amid a lengthy discussion.
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ettubhah cooperative stores
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A Bold Robbery and a Narrow Flight in Cincinnati
Miss Josephine Brand of Lawrenceburg Indiana, a 138 teacher, lost about 10 500 in cash on Cincinnati streets. She withdrew money in late afternoon from Central Rest, placed it in three rolls in a satchel, then was assaulted as someone grabbed the satchel and fled. The pursuer gave chase through Fourth Street crowds, but details remain unclear.
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Swelt Wine Makers Form Distinct Organization
December 6 report that sweet wine makers decide to form a separate association apart from the California Wine Makers Corporation. They aim to control the market and align with the Colforms Wine Association of Dealers on a joint stock basis, while keeping harmony with dry wine interests.
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Caleivormia Wine Makers Corporation
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Colforms Wine Association of Dealers
Congressional House Debates Rail Pooling Bill and Term Limits
A December 6 debate in Congress centered on the railroad pooling bill with strong opposition to pooling contracts. A substitute measure by Cooper of Florida sought FTC oversight instead of court handling. Nebraska's Desperst proposed a constitutional amendment to bar a second presidential term.
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Missionaries Safe After Corean Village Burnings Report
December 6 report from Seoul notes widespread destruction in Corea villages and massacres of native Christians as Trencntars ionmes mm Corea suffer harasmius. Justice Ross ruled on December 6 sentencing strikers to eighteen months in county jail and a $1 fine. Perjury arrest in Vssarra for Sayre related to Howard murder trial. A deep mountain snowstorm deposited earlier.
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Monsonor Mutel
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Ascetts
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Sanwood Clune
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