20 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1889
Page
1
Vague public notice fragment mentions Short & Shanklin and an advance Bis Monthe. Advertisements appear unclear with nonstandard spelling and missing details.
The report notes a shakeup in crime and real estate amid flood impacts, citrus and nursery activity in Southern California, sewers and paving delays, and a push toward railroad expansion. Immigrant inflows continue as lumber losses mount and forests face eroding future prospects.
The long piece outlines a scheme where an agent travels from farm to farm selling nursey stock under false contracts. Purchasers sign questionable notes or bills of lading that hide inflated prices and hidden terms. The fraud relies on manipulated bills of sale and distant transfers, with farmers unaware of the true value and terms.
Fragmentary text references formation of a Senate coalition, party tensions, and a broad discussion of Northwest land near the San Joaquin river. It notes land best suited for stock, grain, and fruit, with prospects for irrigation, leveling, and alfalfa. Also mentions a champagne supper among City Trustees and a Johnstown theater disaster linked in telegraph dispatches.
The fragment discusses a dangerous assembly with potential fatal risk to attendees. It notes that costumes may conceal or reveal individuals or numbers and warns that early preservation of presence of mind is crucial to safety, implying peril in crowded environments and the need for vigilance.
Fragmented OCR exposes concerns about judges, lawyers, and the bar. It laments declining public esteem, condemns corrupt or noisy elements, and calls for higher standards, accountability, and reverence for the profession to safeguard justice and public trust.
In United States District Court Los Angeles Judge Ross convict Mr Cuddy of aiding, fined 7500. Bankruptcy plans for a 5300 ton armored cruiser and 7500 ton vessel sizes are drafted by the Navy Department with Congress likely to authorize more ships. The piece notes rising thievery, urging community action and vigilant patrols as thefts from barns, weapons and harness increase across towns.
A lengthy discussion questions judicial independence in Westminster Hall and the influence of politics on judges. It argues judges must uphold honor and learnings amidst political pressure, warning that elected judges risk becoming tools of party blocs and undermining public trust in justice.
Fragmented text discusses a proposed railroad or road linking Mantres to Monterey, aiming to boost growth and access. It mentions cost concerns, competing routes, and benefits for agriculture, industry, and local citizens, with emphasis on economic expansion and regional connectivity.
A troubled wedding unfolds as the couple faces exposure and secrecy amid a delayed ceremony. The bride and groom, amid whispering onlookers, struggle through a faulty rite, while the clergy and choir stumble and a missing minister complicates proceedings.
Thomas Lloyd, 19, of Jaylah man, leapt from a moving freight train at Midera last Saturday night. He landed on his nose and left leg badly injured, front teeth knocked out, and shoulder bruised, then lay unconscious until found by southbound passenger train. He was taken to the city for care. Conductor Haynes notes liquor involvement and riding without fare. brakeman ejected crowd at Herndon. Lloyd’s injuries are not serious. Depot lighting improved. residents still without proper access to cars due to mud.
A degraded OCR fragment cites Conor Reese and the Relief Society praising the County Physician Peach for easier work. It notes donations and community efforts in Litany, mentions meetings at Lebraus theater and school children, and details funding and support for hospital and patient aid with references to a secretary and local donors.
The excerpt details widespread destitution as families lose work in Janu ary February and March. It notes industries thinning, heavy labor scarce, and reliance on charitable societies to pair workers with jobs. It references immigrant labor concerns and calls for self-help and aid to prevent further hardship.
Dawies stacks boxes of dried fruit and fat for distribution as presents. A 10 pound supply includes Museu and Suktuma products, pears and apples, arranged in a display at a Neway Inn store in Ohio county. The exhibit, featuring shells and beach pebbles, will run for some time with Mr. Dawies overseeing the display.
The Christian Church hosted the wedding of Phomags HH Lish and Miss Tulu Neely on Sunday with Pastor George M Boka officiating. Miss Mary Wadlord stood with the couple as a large audience witnessed the ceremony followed by an elegant supper at T W Damas residence. The newlyweds then left for a brief honeyvine voyage.
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