Prohibitionists Convene in County for Platform and Ticket
About thirty delegates met led by County Chairman G J Pulliam to organize the county Prohibition convention. They elected temporary officers, appoint committees on platform and nominations, and adopted a platform urging amended county government and reduced deputy numbers. They endorsed a slate including AC Ranta, W Vercert, J Selma, and others, and planned to compile alcohol consumption statistics. The gathering closed with approval of the day’s work and ticket.
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Ho Tichemst
Chen
Nt Nam
Dseay
Oy Shu
Ori
Mm Uclub
J Pulliam
AL Groves
Pulliam
W W Wharton
Amon
Diedenhals
Rudy
Vincent
McCaix
Gamilion Inc
Ode of
Rowell
Durham
Knepper Plaitform
I Wharton
Rowell F . Smith
Tate
C T Meincle
Reid
Couvenae
Liesno
Mt Realise Beverages
Muri Et Prostituém
Torne
God
Ranta
Wale Semincyan Colon
Selmains
McCormal
Atka Tool
Smith Selma
Powell Selma
Schows
Ziofesar
Sints Second
Meradetm
Hugh Knepper
Jimmy Ward Knocked Out After Fight at Convention
Fragmented report describes Jimmy Ward’s knockout during a public event. The scene mentions a chaotic interruption, a crowd, and a druggist advert for remedies at 1620 Maripos street.
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Jimmy Ward
Defeated At Last Engine No 25 Fall Before One Dyed Ball
A garbled report notes a defeat involving Engine No 25 and a dye ball event. The fragment mentions substitutions and a failed supply of transformers due to government orders for electrical appliances. Overall, the piece reads as a disorganized sports‑and‑equipment setback item with unclear teams and outcomes.
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Poe
Will Sooibe
Amusing Selma trial ends with acquittal in DeWitt case
In Selma last Wednesday a jury in Justice Mandles court heard multiple DeWitt defendants accused of assault related to a feud. Sheridan DeWitt testified, describing a fight in which punches were exchanged but no one was knocked unconscious. The jury acquitted all defendants and the case was dismissed.
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Selma
Willams
Justice Mandles Court
Holmes
Sheridan
Thomas DeWitt
DrWetts
DeWitts
Isein
Vic Holmes
Hsnm
Pulance Holmes
Cammbun
Washington
Tristdent
Wichinter
Romstoda
Onan Futisan
Chaal
Drake
Salieyim
Ceaman
Evidentis
United State
S O
Hull
Army
Hawley
Grand Larceny Charge Involving Wood Hauler and Coat Pocket Theft
Bill Hollenbeck was arrested for grand larceny after a Tuesday incident at Curtis stable where John Houser, a mountain wood hauler, left his coat on a wagon and reported $60 missing from the cart. Witnesses say Hollenbeck handled the coat and Hollenbeck was detained with assistance from Crutcher. Houser’s preliminaries set for July 7, Hollenbeck previously jailed for petty larceny and July sentence noted.
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Bill Hollenbeck
John Houser
Houser
Curtis Stable House
Hollenbeck
Hellenbech
Coon Crutcher
Hellenbeck
Morss
Crutcher
Holkebeck
Jul Tiollenbech
Sanger
Funeral Service for Late Joseph and Hubert at St. Fin’s
A large funeral gathered from family and friends at the home and church for the late Joseph and Hubert. Mass and rites at St Fin’s Catholic Church proceeded to Mountain View cemetery where the casket lay in a brick vault. Members of the Chamber of Commerce and others sent tokens and floral tributes from San Francisco and local societies.
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Joseph & Huber
Tianisco
Synial Tor Nsman
Emin
Thutap
Mountain View Cemetery
San Trancisco
Hauer
Chamber of Emmerce
Lhomis Viton
Brewety Syndicate
Wallach
San Frenesco
Chamber of Commerce
Tudie HO
Ausha
Warington ST
Hogac
Ihns
Thom
Alton
Cutting a Track for the Artillery in San Tiago Province
Dispatches recount Spanish opposition near Aguadres and Santiago de Cuba as American forces push toward the front. General Shafter and units advance with pack trains, ambulances, and engineers clearing tracks through tropical terrain. Red Cross flags tempt mischief in Santiago while supply ships and naval reports blend with battlefield movements and uncertainties.
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Juragua
Santiago
Ciba
Tingster Tamud Dure
Ripilly
Aguadres
Santiago de Cut
Guneral Shafter
Errous Delai
Wavons Ambulance
Antil
Braque
Lin
Ceneru
Jungur
Buquirt
Chaffee
Olen Wales
Santiago City
Bem
Chaffees
Alles
Red Cross
Santingo
New Orleans
Rearamir Simpson
Purisima Conception
Jamey
Lunas
Sanctr Statius
Provine
Toy Clare
Weather and market notes mixed with fruitless drought fears
The report from Chicago notes July and September price dynamics in wheat futures, with prices ranging from 61 to 69 and concerns about crop prospects in several western cities. It mentions weather trends favoring winter wheat yields, the impact on harvest and threshing, and observer sentiment about dam-age levels and crop integrity.
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Septemba
Ughis
Chimla
Igara
Cuecs
Bound for Manila Two Batteries of California Volunteers
Dispatches from San Francisco on June 4 indicate growing speculation about the movement of two batteries of California volunteer artillery bound for Manila. The exact transport plans and unit details are unclear, but reports note camps, commands, and a Major likely to lead the advance, with expectations of their sailing soon.
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California Volunteer Artillery
San Francisco
Gaim Watt
Reoats
Battahas Boxer
Ters
Wayor Cener
Belerms
Thom
Rhamvatr
Gugil
Camp Barrett Ten Companies of the New Regiment Form at Camp Barrett
In early June at Camp Barrett the California Volunteers muster 10 companies into the new regiment. Captain Smith brings 93 men from Redding as San Jose and San Rafael companies proceed, with Colonel Carington anticipating full muster by Saturday night as the men enjoy camp life and nearby baseball scores.
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San Jase
San Rafael
San Jose
Carington
Sim
Senate Debates on Financing International Bank Bill
In Congress the debate centers on the finance and passage of the international bank bill with Democrats opposing and Republicans warning of implications. Senators from the South weigh in on the stakes as the House and Senate consider conference actions and potential outcomes for republican support or defeat.
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Als Dixon Ments
Ul Broenes
Washington on the Watch Military Situation Near Shafter
A lengthy dispatch outlines heavy reinforcements being sent toward Shafter as a major battle looms. The report details troop movements, command posts, and naval actions surrounding the advancing expedition, with references to Generals Shafter and Lincon and the Cadiz Squadron.
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Shafter
Fragmentary Washington News Mentions Macon and Slavery
Fragmented text references Washington figures Macon and Searcy Al on appointments and grain, with mentions of wines and slavery fortunes. The garbled OCR yields unclear names, dates, and events, suggesting a wartime or postwar public notice with scant readable facts and many corrupted terms.
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Washington
Macon
Mason
Fresno Cream of Tartar Works Incorporation In Fresno
A misread OCR item notes a Fresno industry with an organization formed to manufacture cream of tartar and turpentine like products. It mentions stock values and several names including Romer and Waltermark with limited legible context about the firm’s purpose and operations. The fragment also references a patent medicine claim and a brief ad-like line.
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Las No
Flester
Ompany Pmydse Omanufacturis
Expensive Pills and Patent Remedies Framed in Scattered Ad Fragments
Fragmented OCR reads like a patchwork of old advertisements and scornful notes. It mentions patent medicines for teething relief, diarrhea, coughs, nervousness and laxatives, with brand names and prices. Also references a Winston 800TH Ave remedy and Shilohs Cure sold by Webster druggists. Names such as Philip and Karls Clover appear amid dubious health claims.
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Webster Brom Ding
Prestie
Ness
Shiloh
Webster Vice Druggists
Wompora Ud
Ty Streets
Webster Bios
Couner
DeWitt’s Pills Promote Local Stomach Relief Mentioned
A fragmented note mentions using DeWitt’s Pittle pills for stomach trouble and urges local readers to try them. It references a brand and implies a remedy approach without detailed medical guidance.
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DeWitt
Meyer
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