07 Jan 1887
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1887
Page
1
The Chronicle weighs the California Senate battle between Hearst backers and reformists. It urges Republicans and anti Hearst Democrats to unite behind a capable, honest candidate, warning Hearst would undermine state interests and dignity in the U.S. Senate.
Fresno County advances in wealth and population driven by lumber and mining booms with quartz mills and a $1,000,000 bullion estimate. Wheat and barley yields reach 100,000 tons, wine production tops 1,000,000 gallons, brandy 40,000 gallons. Fortunes rise in Kingsburg Selma Fresno Madera. new hotels mills halls rise, population around 22,000, city Fresno over 30,000.
A Vallejo Chronicle excerpt warns farmers in Fresno county about a fake equipment scheme. Agents pose as United States Hay Elevator and Carrier Co reps to trick farmers into signing notes for ten horses and grain recruiters, then threaten legal action unless payment is made. Several farmers have been bilked. one note cashed by a Dixon bank. District Attorney Dobbins has limited charges due to how the agreements are crafted. Notices sent to banks to block payments, but risk remains as some notes circulate.
An old poem reflects on love and awakening as a visitor disrupts a calm evening by a lake. The Hague piece portrays the aristocratic Dutch city’s somber autumn mood, narrow streets, sparse cafes, and restrained colors, noting its modern trams and reserved populace.
A lurid tale from a city paper recounts Silence Jordan, a feared figure in the Mississippi valley, terrorizing residents. He breaks chandeliers, forces feasts, and tramples piano tops, until a tiny drummer using quick brimstone sparks blinds him and ends his run of terror. The crowd erupts in celebration as order returns.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.