23 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1894
Page
1
In a sweeping news mix from February, Stockton endures a severe flood with rivers cresting and streets submerged, prompting emergency crews to guard utilities and evacuate? the downtown area. Simultaneously Paris bombings roil the city with a suicide-style blast near Rue St Tignes and other incidents tied to the era’s unrest, while Reno reports snowbound conditions and rail service disruptions as passengers wait on the blocked line.
Flooding in Stockton worsens as water spills from foothills into the town, isolating islands near Government Cut. A London cable reports Lisbon officials claim the dynamite case at Nichteroy remains unsettled as ships depart Rio.
A chaotic college incident describes sophomores using chlorine gas to disrupt a freshmen banquet at Cornell. Several freshmen were overcome, physicians treated them, a cook Miss Jackson died, police secured the halls, and suspensions followed. Arrests and a courthouse delay are noted alongside unrelated labor and election brief items.
Local notes report a two member graduating class Cort hisler and Alberta synth May with success. Rev G Lush preaches at the schoolhouse on Sabbath at 2 30 pm. Viirry Haywards visited from Gaiint Springs and plans to build a hotel and start tours to the Yverte valley. Grandfather Nebo hosted visitors from Mader saturday. Bert Devine and wife visited the litters mother, Virs Russell. Questions arise about work and colonists, urging poor men to work for所得. Mr Desine sold his house and Dlacksmith 19. Mr Ost in. Tes i Smith spending time with Jet fiends in Mala Vr. Mis Mac Alley plans schooling attendance. Parmer plans planting for grain. early frost delays progress. Vina Lebrays 20 1994.
An early trial recounts a juror verdict split with nine for acquittal and three for conviction. The district attorney moved to discharge the prisoners after a second trial failed to reach a verdict, ending the case.
A detailed narrative describes the arrest of Christopher with Sheriff Scott and Deputy Tresno present after a dramatic pursuit. The account covers his shaving and confinement, the crowd reactions, and the somber mood as his wife accompanies him to Sacramento while reporters observe only family access.
A fragmented historical report describes a letter found by Under Sheriff Hall alleging threats and a plan to kill him. The letter, dated February 12, 1604, names Wall Hall Gander Sheriff and mentions captors and four men to shoot, with references to court cases and past violence.
Two men Laing and Morrell escaped jail around 6 o clock on December 28 1893 and were captured in the forenoon of February 19 1804. The report details their work and subsequent recapture in the mountains region.
An 1953 train incident is recounted with Deputy Shent Pek Geek, Hoyt Thilbert, and others. The story describes hardships, deaths, and safety plans, noting a community inquiry led by George B51 Linas and involvement of local authorities as investigations unfold.
A chaotic account alleges MR BRIGHTON acted as a detective and liaison for the Lyons family, manipulating Chris Lyons and others to enable crime. It claims he sought to escape with children, fomented distrust between families, and guided authorities to capture Gard, amid a tale of coercion and hidden motives with unclear timelines and many garbled names.
Yesterday the court examined Tee Quong charged with assault with a deadly weapon on the wife of Tee Ting, a Chinese merchant. Cuong Sunl was fired at 2 pm but survived. authorities recommended further action.
Unclear, fragmented OCR describes Senate delays over a treaty and annexation policy. Mentions Dole, Stevens, Mogin, and Shurman. References to Hawaii annexation debate, provisional government, and political maneuvering amid partisan lines.
A Cornell upperclass banquet erupted into a revolt as freshmen flooded the hall. Seniors allegedly forced a tube through the wall and released chlorine gas, injuring attendees and prompting a police and coroner response. Witnesses note a fatality and ongoing investigation, while police pursue leads.
A grand jury indicted several suspects in a February robbery case involving $109 in valuables from Simon Jolson's house in Sat Teruttseo. Police, led by Detect Wes Benson, arrested Allen Warry Jarl lnd and Virs Garner and others.
Practical notes on turkey incubation and care from egg to poults. Steps cover nest setup with improvised materials, candle marking and shell treatment, incubation of eggs, parent hens and feeding regimes. Guidance includes timing for feeding, heat, and progression from chicks to fledglings, with warnings about diet and environment.
Henry Exgerhing falls from wagon and is killed in a late evening incident near Wolters Colony. The horse bolted, he was thrown, and his injuries proved fatal before help arrived. Coroner and deputies investigated. wife and sister filed for support. The couple married in 1863 in this county.
Protests erupt during a rare nonholiday session on Washington's Birthday. The House debated warrants to arrest a prominent member, prompting clashes. adjournment was tense with privileges questions still unsettled. Senate opened with reading of the Declaration of Independence before adjourning for Monday. News covers arrests, warrants, and a volatile day in national politics.
A remonstrance from 194 residents objects to the proposed new judicial township boundaries. It cites territory including parts of the city near the railroad and Central colony, West Lark, and other west city sections. The remonstrance was left at Lit Artuwicw offices for circulating among interested readers.
A plan proposes diverting water from the San Joaquin River into a large canal to Pulare for transport, water power, and aeration. Capital stock set at 10 million dollars with 100 thousand shares at 100 each. Bonds of 1 million each issued after completes mills and canal property, bonds run for forty years at six percent interest.
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