23 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented discussion on expert testimony in trials, urging caution in evaluating witnesses and suggesting reforms to court procedures. It also covers editorial remarks on expanding the White House, constitutional amendments, and the referendum system, noting public ignorance and the need for moderation in amendments and governance.
A garbled OCR page discusses education reform modern schooling versus textbook focus. It references Archbishop Ireland and Philippines matters, labor expansion debates, colonial policing, and public opinion on war and insurance losses, noting political and civic tensions and calls for capable leaders.
The text argues education shapes civic virtue and national character. It traces education from individual daily life to public responsibility, linking literacy, broad culture, and moral formation to participation in democracy. It stresses educated citizens enable a healthy society and governance.
The piece contrasts Beihai and Chicago on population growth and governance. It argues Berlin’s educated approach contrasts with Chicago’s political rulers, praising careful city administration and critiquing elections. It laments bad editions of holiday books and endorses well printed volumes.
The piece argues for public schools as the civic and social training ground for both boys and girls, criticizing exclusive home training and urging equal access to schooling. It cites the public school as crucial for democratic life, character formation, and social development, opposing snobbery and stressing universal education. It touches on teachers, culture, and the role of women in public schooling within a broader social context.
A Detroit Free Press fragment paints a desolate scene with desert wind sweeping across a barren landscape. The speaker longs for rain and relief as dust blows, while reflections on weather and hope mingle with clipped dialogue about a statesman and a Christmas ring. The piece blends lyric imagery with garbled lines and scattered thoughts.
City's trustees debated reopening the Chinese liquor licenses and street work on J street, deferring some items to the next meeting. They considered bids for street repairs, a request to erect a small corrugated iron building, and a protest from property owners. actions were postponed or referred to committees.
Charles Bach assistant chief of the fire department aided a looting attempt after a blaze at the Ridin and Khump stores. He and accomplices tried to take tobacco and socks before police intervened and placed them under arrest. Charles Reid and G W Chapman are noted. Reid remains jailed. Chapman died Sunday of consumption and will be buried at 50 Quel.
A late نو newspaper report details the death of Dudley Johnston, a noted tram wrecker, during a shootout with officers near Cross Creek. His brother Ben and others associated with the Johnston gang were suspected of involvement in the Cross Creek robbery and later fugitive chase across the countryside.
The article recounts the trial and sentencing of Lloyd Duke for a killing at Hot Springs. It notes a failure to instruct on murder by arson and subsequent retrial orders. Witnesses describe a fatal shooting and the involvement of Lonv Lex and William Tasvio, with the prisoner to be tried again in the tamacy session.
Two firemen and an alleged burglar were arrested by Police Constable McSwan Saluidis for disturbing the peace during a night fire at the White Trent stores. Delahis and Durbar claim they tried to restrain the burglar from entering Dr Davidson’s property. The men later met and fought again on Saturday. Delahis was beaten and lost an arm. A detective, McMoore, was arrested for impersonation after instruments were stolen from F H Moxsey. a man claiming to be a detective offered to recover the instruments for $100. Taylor and family are staying with the Hughes.
Yesterday, Superintendent Kirk announced the apportionment plan for the school district. Details on allocations and affected schools were presented, with emphasis on staffing and resources for the coming year.
Pupils at the city schools held a Christmas program yesterday featuring singing and dining activities. A large tree stood in the room as JF W Hishop played Santa Claus, distributing gifts to the youngsters.
A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for biliousness and fatigue. It claims the remedy restores appetite, digestion, blood and nerve strength, and denounces patent tonics as inferior. The text emphasizes a physician with thirty years of practice and dedication to chronic disease.
United States Land Office Visalia California issues notice for final proof before the register and receiver on January 11, 19 with timber culture or splitation application number 0 in the southwest quarter of section 10 township 9 north range 208 west. Witnesses listed include William F Riley of Coalinga Fresno County California Loftus Meeker of Coalinga Fresno County California George H Murray of Keilorhn county California Thorne blood of Coalinga California and Watts Gro.
Liberty Car Company notices a 19 per share assessment on its capital stock, due immediately at Farmers Bank of Fresno. Delinquent shares by January 10 1899 will be advertised for sale and sold February 19 1899 at noon to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale costs. C L Adams secretary.
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