07 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
1
Scattered crime notices from July 5 to 6 describe brutal murders and brutal assaults. Victims include Rutne and Mary Ray, with suspected killers not yet identified. Sheriff searches span Nexvich and Oscope counties. others recount suicides, robberies, and a bomb arrest near Caprnos del Castillo. A drowned steamer incident and a fatal salon shooting round out the chaotic day’s brief notices.
A broken cable car jammed into a block of horses and wagons, killing and injuring several as debris blocked streets. Amidst the chaos, rescuers recovered eighty eight bodies from collapsing mines and a river boat fire claimed multiple lives. Authorities consider causes ranging from careless operation to structural failures as fires, floods, and storms devastate towns.
A June 26 Honolulu dispatch reports government actions against a royalist conspiracy to seize the executive building and overturn the government. Arrests and pending investigations follow, with warnings of more detentions as evidence mounts.
Fragmented report on July 6 claims President Cleveland is confined to his room with rheumatic foot and knee complaints, denying visitors for relief. Doctors debated symptoms including possible mouth cancer and tooth issues, while brief appearances on the piazza occurred amid telegrams about his condition.
Reports describe a powerful cyclone ripping through southern Cherokee country causing widespread destruction. Path up to miles wide with farms, horses, and crops lost. several deaths including Mrs Gordon. families blown away or missing. Communications down, relief efforts underway as towns like Quimby report wrecked houses and casualties.
Minnie Hamstra, 60, died after a fire started in a stove during the July 4th evening near Rough and Ready. Authorities report she lived with parents in the Salvation era community and the incident followed a period of distressed events.
Congress man Joseph J Washington, chairman of the House Committee on Territorial Affairs, left tonight for an extended tour through the territories. He will travel as far west as California and will be away until just before the meeting of Congress, to familiarize himself with their condition.
Oakland authorities clash with the SP Omron over the Southern Piaf Company ferry line. The dispute centers on the water front access at Broadway, with police and street forces removing obstructions to allow depots and rail cars to move. The confrontation lasts through the day and into night with boats and cars pushed through streets toward the yards.
In a July chamber of commerce gathering the metropolis debated finance and the silver purchasing repeal to restore confidence and employment. Speakers urged establishing a congress appointed commission to study coinage and currency law and report a comprehensive plan for a steady, reputable national currency. an amendment proposed a seven memberWashington committee to push the Sherman act reforms.
Silver schemers and free silver factions stir in Congress as Bland is urged to chair the coinage committee with Crisp's stance unclear. Rumors of a change, plus talk of protest from Populists, accompany reports of a reorganization plan as senators including Harn state no senate turmoil. In news from July 6, the Duke of York and Princess May wed at Chapel Royal, with a grand royal procession and nation rejoicing. Also, the State Bank Commissioner reports the Paute Bank remains solvent after 115 examinations, with assets near 2.1 million and liabilities around 1.869 million, signaling possible reorganization to resume business.
A chaotic July 6 report details arrests in Ino Dis closed Swrisesco, Walker Cauk and Sinclar facing conspiracy charges with testimonies tying into a broader plan to restore a royal order. Witnesses discuss promises of customs posts and money from Spreckels and Campbell as motives for action.
The Fourth was celebrated with river festivities in Selma and social gatherings across the area. Residents, including families from the northwest side and Oak¬land visitors, spent the holiday with dinners, lawn socials, and a large turnout at the Stina Grange hall. Some plans shifted to nearby towns like Madera and Fresno for continued leisure.
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