Tricky Insurance Companies and City Bribery Talk
A Fresno era column discusses a San Francisco ruling in favor of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance on an accident policy, critiquing insurers’ payout practices. It also questions city contractor brick purchases, cites state law on conflicts of interest, laments public trust, and touches census costs, labor stats, and local civic issues.
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Pacific Matuel Life Insurance Company
Croake Crosbie
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Crosbie
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Seawell Siterward
Pacific Mutual
Scawell
licensig
Superior Court
buainosa
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RISLES
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Wong Lun Shue
Janary
Kankheoys
Hoffman
D J Guggenhime
People’s Saving
Bank
Fresno
Tonea etat
Tulara Building and Loan Association
Permelia J
Biegland I N
Bages et al
Jarvig Streeter
M. Akashi
Gartenlaub
T.K
plowmtiff
alea
Porter
Duncan Troberteen
Lstate
H. L McCain Gnalse
Karl Meatel
Itttern
Charcomysots
Tobncon
R. Morrison
Durrant case debated as justice in California questioned
The article weighs public reaction to Theodore Durrant’s hanging, praising Governor Budd for upholding duty after extensive trial and investigation. It also discusses reform drives in agriculture and licensing, calls for strict action against poolroom gambling, and notes Alaska gold prospects amid political tensions in New York and Cuba.
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Jess
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Board of Railroad
W. Phillipe
PRUSTLE GRAYCROFTS
Theodore Durrant
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lisyere
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Durrant
Ar eoniic
Budd
hiaunty
California
Henry Theodore Dorrant
United States pressure on China policy and commerce treaties
The article argues for a firm U S stance against dismemberment of China by Russia Germany and France. It cites treaties from 1844 1856 1880 and 1881 affirming equal duties most favored nation status and participation in privileges. It urges prompt action in Pekin to protect American commercial interests and to deter encroachments by rival powers. It also comments on local infrastructure and valley railway developments for Bakerfield stockton and the broader region.
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Ruggia
Germany
Lance
United States
geome
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wancherter
Great Britain
Port Arthur
Chris
Aiso Chau
the
Guardian
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petween
Crinec
Russia
France
Chia
Rugas
Pekin
Ubing
Rusa
offenga
England
Japan
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False Impressions Corrected on Silver Standard Debate
A portion of the dispatch questions the Mexican silver standard's impact on Mexico and United States trade. It notes traders, exchange rates, and Bryan era commentary, while contrasting Mexican finance with the broader gold standard debate and U.S. currency sentiment.
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tie Ycorera
Bryan, Lane & Co
ishown
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Mexico
William Jennings Bryan
London
Bryan
United States
Fragmented 1890s era notes mix gossip and court news
An assortment of odd items covers a misquoted political campaign, a murder verdict, a literary critic remark, labor dispute, and a list of grand jury candidates. The text also notes a robbery of Dr Henry Burton and various superior court actions with dates and case numbers.
Fires and observations in a 1895 classroom
A teacher uses a fagot fire as a focal point to explore memory and attention with children under ten. The piece weaves a stream of anecdotes from the class, including a Red Apple desk moment, stories of patriotism, and recalls of nursery rhymes and prayers, highlighting the aim to boost observation.
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Diereal
Corjpelle Nescartes
Virgil
Addigon
La Fontaine
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Dryden
temor
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Katie Lorcher
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Katie
Fluffy
Maudie Knowlton
Marv
Lucia
Harry Bentley
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