22 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
1
A chaotic December scene records bitter debate over salary increases and expenditure in a republican dominated House. Key figures include W D Salish and O Ve Wellborn with arguments over extra mileage, stationery, and staff costs totaling significant sums. A move to censure or investigate the administration arises amid procedural clashes and calls for floor discipline.
The majority report of the tariff and ways and means committee was submitted to the House this evening. It defends the revenue needs, rejects free articles, and urges retention of the 1890 tariff provisions while criticizing the expected revenue rebound from lower rates. The document labels the revenue loss as temporary and argues business cannot compensate it fully. The panel, signed by Democratic members, notes no clear benefits from the existing duties and urges adjustments on the free list. The president sent related nominations to the Senate, and state and local actions surface in December reports.
A would be assassin attacked Monroe Denny in a Madera hotel room, stabbing him in the back and slashing the left shoulder. Denny fought back, overpowering Newbell, who fled with the weapon as townsfolk aided the injured man and Dr. K Church treated wounds not deemed fatal.
The collector orders immediate public notice for Chinese registration and assigns twenty seven deputies one interpreter and one stenographer with an extra appropriation of 13600. Although the collector sought 40000, registration will not begin until next week as clerks are distributed and preparations made. An application for registration is on file.
Denials emerge from Southern Pacific official Crocker on arming trammen while Pinkerton agents reportedly plan gun placements on Southern Pacific trains from California to New Orleans. Separately, New York Democrats discuss overhauling Tammany influence, with moves to organize in New York and surrounding counties. This week also reports a Stanford endowment pending, a debtor's oath case in Boston, and a fatal sheep owner accident in Marr Opal County.
Fragmented 19th century report notes injuries in a fight and a drowning, then covers congressional action with adjournment until January. It mentions nominees for postmasters in California, debates on Hawaii policy, and a tariff bill postponement. The piece reflects chaotic Senate and House proceedings, delays, and procedural maneuvers.
A mine fire near Vinonk collapses shafts trapping about 200 miners. George Liblind blamed for ignition but most escaped, several injured. By night, all miners retrieved. Liblind injured by an oil explosion. Naval battle speculation rises as forces move toward a major port. Triplets born in San Francisco. grain and freight rates in flux with cuts rumored.
In Artesia December 21 a drunken duel between Tred Byrd and John Tarn Byrn led to both men being shot. Byrd was wounded in the groin while Tarn Byrn was shot through the leg and stomach. one man remained unconscious others present sought aid as police investigated the chaotic night.
Nightwatchman Lrelloved was shot Thursday morning by Byrd and died by 1:30 PM while Byrd remained alive at 1 PM. Gov Waite speaks on silver coinage as 600 delegates attend a state convention urging no special legislative session and praising silver policy. Robberies and tramps cited as city patrols respond to rising crime.
A large force of men will start ground breaking on the Sunset irrigation district project Monday morning, aiming to reclaim 300000 acres on the West Side. The plan includes 280 miles of mains and hundreds of miles of distributaries to bring water to the valley, with an estimated value of Fresno and surrounding counties rising as irrigation expands.
Time county Washington officials announce a second annual Christmas dinner for Facema 4 and local children. The event will feature about 100 boys and girls and is tied to a broader Pacific Coast items update. Authorities report a range of local notes including court actions and labor matters, with references to Oregon and Pomona area events.
A garbled 19th century report details a violent dispute labeled the Johns Dutchy Combination over fight profits and unpaid advertising debts. The piece alleges fake claims, threats, and a tarnished scene at the Silver Palace saloon as creditors pursue restitution and the two Johns and Dutchy face scrutiny.
December 21 reports describe an old man robbed of 316 dollars and a sun at dusk near Coral Hollow by two armed men. A separate incident at St Mary’s church involved altar decorations theft with a drunken alibi offered. A court trial at Prendergast heard testimony and a preliminary hearing for a defendant named Prendergast.
Confusing dispatches from Honolulu detail a provisional government tense with hopes of defense against external force. The Corwin arrived with official messages. Dole and allies vow no progress for annexationists while preparations to resist any restoration grow. Royalists fear escalation as leading loyalists contemplate flight amid volatile politics.
The Barton opera house presents Katie Putnam and her comedy company in The Latth Mayerich tonight with bold seating guaranteed. Next Tuesday December 26 the Barlow Brothers minstrels perform. a finger injury to a worker on the machine caused an amputation yesterday. Weldon Boucher reports travel plans and a Christmas wedding in Jefferson.
Weldon and Wiss Jottie Boucher wed with friends and relatives present. A banquet followed as gifts were exchanged. The article calls Fresno County growers to unite, appoint delegates to the San Francisco convention, and press for price, marketing, and cooperative action to save the fruit and raisin industry, stressing mutual protection and district cooperation.
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