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Newspaper

Fresno Republican Weekly

Location

Fresno, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1898

Page

3

Wheat Situation and Pro Canal Memorial Urged by Farmers Club

Fresno farmers convene to discuss grain prospects and vine care with focus on irrigation and pest control. A memorial urging construction of the Nicaragua Canal is prepared for congressional action and broad state support for a ship canal linking Atlantic and Pacific waters.

Agus Ulti Fresno Grai Hutchson Tuline Operaton Tanners Club Chamber of Congress California Niaragua Canal Witten United Sities Memorialia Chester Towell Louis Gundelfinger Lex Colistar Chamber of Commerc Webster Wo Ashbrook William Glass Tousard Club Gordon John William Bridge Tarmere Club PW Hastein

Wild Goose Chase as Officers Seek Stolen Horse and Cart

Deputies, constables, and police along with detectives pursue a reported theft of a horse and cart. The chase through town involves searches and clues pointing toward a local suspect, with the sheriff’s office under pressure and Judge Webb mentioned in connection to the tale.

Uty Police Henry Russell Russell Cfr Canmins Scott Cu Ling Grand Lowery

FIRE RAVAGES KINGSBURG BUSINESSES DESTROYED

Fire swept through Kingsburg devastating several buildings including a hotel depot and barber shop. Volunteers aided amid limited resources as residents helped carry water and fight the blaze. The Salvation Army hall origin traced to a cream social earlier that evening.

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Pine Ridge fair invite and carousal at Pacons amp on July

Eresnans O Pine Ridge hosts a Sunday event with music by the Viseltoe band for Wi wml vis Rogers Mis Overhelt and Va Woods, featuring a bake sale and raffles. Guests include Bacon Ma ant Vie 1 Nort, FE Bicon, Frei Rogers Mi and Mrs Jno G Supson, plus several locals. The night closed with a dance and prizes, as community members mingled.

Fori Suulay Pacons Prersbir Lane Viseltoe Vomps Vis Rogers Va Woods Frei Rogers Jno G Supson Hay Burton Weedames Wener Doyle Holladay Netade Gstarme Vane Iverson Edith Wirt Olvethorn Annie Mwubolt Pail Cody

New County Map Shows County Lines and Rail Routes

County supervisors unveil a revived county map showing county lines, canals, and railroad routes with color coded fields and new townships. The draft map reflects survey work, road corrections, and multiple data sources, with 250 copies ordered for distribution and 400 kept for county office use.

Ghotte Survey Hoxie Tange Rihod and Rcsarvoy Sequoi Mills Indus Board of Supervisors Yesterngay Lnok Tiesno City Selma Toneal

Old merchant fires head clerk after salary dispute

In a country town, John, once promoted from boy to head clerk by Mr Lowenstein, asks for a ten dollar monthly raise. After John insists he is indispensable, Lowenstein sizes up the situation and coldly replies that John should consider himself fired. The exchange ends with the merchant declaring John dead to the business.

John Vi Lowenstein John Tim Old Merchants Wlinetesse Lowen

Arrest of Joel Wortein Over Vagrancy Charge in Mistaken Identity

Joel Wortein was arrested Friday night by Damas and Albin on a vagrancy charge. He appeared before Justice St John, but the charge was dismissed after it emerged a mistaken identity tied to an escaped Chinaman named Ah Wah. Worten had supposedly been watching Chinatown when officers misidentified him.

Damas Joe Worten Dumis Albin Justice St John Ah Wah Ah Wh Chinatown Worten

Nugget Presentation Attracts Local Attention

Presented With a Nugget Fred Binta presented The Marshal Henry Russet with a precious nugget yesterday. The event involved local figures and family names as observers noted the selection process and praise for the finest prop waka on the market.

Fred Binta Henry Russet Ruesell

Madera News Item Reports Rail Work and Local Events

A garbled Madera column notes WaulIe Utter's temporary posting and a j ail project overseen by CF New of San Francisco. It mentions the state Board of Equalization assessment figures, Democratic county delegates to a Sacrament o convention, and local transport to San Francisco for business matters.

Tohn Wo Duis Red Bluf Inter Company Johnny Will CF New San Francisco Sheriffs Office Waullie Utter Waht Lavi Gibland Ely Oogsessor State Board of Equalization

Fragmented OCR led to jagged notice about local incidents

Random phrases describe people and places with unclear actions. Mentions include Los Angeles San Prangisco and various names, dates, and locations with no coherent narrative or outcome. The garbled text suggests a report of events or notices but lacks readable details to set a clear story.

Litehenry Los Angeles Goldstin San Prangisco Emite Mumbai

Will Krohn in Town Praises Republican Deputy Trooper Visit

Will Krohn in town to attend to business, praising the Republican deputy tax collector of Madera. He says he is partially crippled in the hip and not fully recovered from a robbery that stirred local excitement. Krohn denies blame on him and notes political opponents seek to cast suspicions as fiction.

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Gas Meter Slot Machines Hit Home Use

A report describes a new gas meter type operated by dropping a quarter into a ski meter device. It claims thousands sold in the United States and notes manufacturing and inspector oversight. The piece mentions a plan to end the month with a bill tally and warns about home use of slot devices.

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Habeas corpus bid ends with assault complaint filed

A complaint was filed yesterday against Quinlan for assault with a deadly weapon as efforts to free Michael Quinlan from jail via habeas corpus continue. The incident involved threatening actions toward Michael Kelly, whose condition was described as seriously wounded but likely to recover. The district attorney awaited the outcome of the habeas proceedings as the case unfolded.

Tulge Crichton Michael Quinlan Michael Kelly

Minkler Located Seen by Oregon Officers in Confusing Dispatch

Report from Te pubs last night claims Minkler was located near Mankler with a warrant issued for theft and confinement. Officers and Mrs Vinlet reportedly observed a suspicious tram and the scene suggests the suspect may be Minkler, though details are unclear and a mistaken identity possible.

Oregon Ishlind Oraon Ao Wankler Hargood Vandler Asijend Vinllet

Young Anderson Again Faces Arrest Over Ranch Assault

Duran came to town to complain against Charles Anderson son of King Anderson. Duran says after arguing with Young Anderson over beating the ranch cook, the youth and his companions beat Duran with a stick. Dugan left the scene, borrowed a neighbor’s rig, and went to town. Angel says he will arrest Young Anderson for battery. Duran claims the cook was badly beaten and bloody from head to foot. the elder Anderson protests the incident.

Duran Charles Alderson King Anderson Duran Young Anderson Fells Dugan Angel Young Anison Diin Betten 1Derson

Foreclosure Suit Faces Rose Property Sale in Merehouse Territory

A major foreclosure case in Merehouse yesterday gained a judgment against Rose for 1,902,986 dollars. Commissioner Suth was appointed to auction the property, which includes portions of land in two counties, Jand ile in Fiene and Kangs.

Merehouse Lle Wo Rose Suth Fiene Kangs County

Ine Chief Bur 14 DeWitts Lattle Lich Tver best pills

Fragmentary OCR notes claim a local resident from Vilesburg Pa uses a health pill product marketed by Dr C Tridoch druggist. The garbled text references Hydurin and claims benefits for stomach liver and general body ailments without clear verifiable details.

Bur Vilesburg

Klondike Gold Claims and Walter’s Alaskan Wealth Outlook

Walter discusses Klondike gold claims across districts such as Dorado, Sulphur, and Hunter Creeks, estimating potential wealth far exceeding prior figures. He cites discussions with claim holders and miners, noting many claims exist but wage returns vary. funds and output projections near seven to eight million dollars, with speculation on district richness and pending filings.

Poruis Walter Bis Dos Berieader Nua Tebruty Walter Sis Periis Diuyson Elvis Chery Spok Walter Sud Gu Klondike Debard Dorado Borns Hunter Indian River District Dovrdo Tiunl Er Hunter Creek Dominion Creek Divid

Unclear fragment notes hint at forking and movement

Fragmentary OCR text mentions forking behavior and movement to an undisclosed location. Several garbled names and terms make it difficult to identify a coherent event or main subject. No verifiable entities or dates emerge from the readable portions.

Policy on Cuban governance after the war

A discussion of military and civil government in Cuba, debating whether General Shafter or General Garcia influenced statements about Cuban leadership. It argues for military rule as necessary during occupation to prevent anarchy and protect order, while denying claims of Cuban self rule before stable governance is established. It cautions against premature handover of conquered Cuba.

Shetter Garcia Hick Shafter Ceneral Garcia Santiago Tias Ceneral Caria Vanes Siruig United States Gxins Cuba Dung Wu

Queen Regents Crisis Shows War Threatened by Succession

Fragmentary text depicts a royal crisis as the Queen regent faces court factions and pressure for peace. Audience witnesses fear the Spanish throne and crown's stability, with mentions of Moret and Cully, and a push to end hostilities amid a deteriorating political climate.

Widrid Senor Cully Spain Minaomorroy Talen

Unclear OCR Fragment Describes Porto Rico Mission

Fragmentary text references Porto Rico, Washington, military orders, and named individuals in a historical context. Details are garbled with missing letters and inconsistent syntax, but hints at an official dispatch or instruction involving travel, duties, and health or medicine. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the legible portions.

Three Days' Grace to Raisin Men in Dispute

Page text outlines a prolonged meeting among growers and association leaders over withdrawal demands and prices for the raisin crop. It notes attempts to secure acres, the share of crop under protection, and plans to support packers while securing withdrawals. Leaders criticize holdouts and discuss legal contracts, market strategy, and enforcement actions.

Yoorida Ara Ory Hall Rosa Tresna Thearney Hodgkin Farmers Club Brenda Watesard Dyslewu Neglun Wey Kevipeys Tso Giads Wis Chen Keire Ysnes Kearne

Raisin sale and price inquiry in unclear notes

Fragmentary notes describe a raisin sale with questions about pricing and profit. Mentions include payments per pack, charges, and cash terms. The text shows garbled phrases and missing context, with several numeric references and names unreadable.

Neutral Report of Vistula Incident and Naval Exchange

A neutrally toned account describes a European navy engagement near Simtia9 harbor where a vessel was fired upon by an American-flagged ship after the ship displayed the Vistula flag. Commodore Cowan extends polite apologies while noting constraints on sharing details. The exchange emphasizes restraint, the lack of intent to threaten, and misperceptions between the United States and Spain.

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Veteran Engineer Knight Dies After Long Career in Sacramento Area

A respected engineer died yesterday at Harbin Springs in Sacramento County after a heart failure. Knight came to the coast in 1851 and built a long record with local enterprises, serving as superintendent of the Natoma Water and Mining Co for fourteen years and most recently as chief engineer for the Sacramento Electric Gas and Railway Co for six years. He leaves a son C R Knight and two daughters Clara and Bertha Knight. Burial is planned for Folsom on Wednesday.

Harbin Sale Tix Natoma Water and Mining Co Sacramento Electric Gas and Railway Company C R Knight Jim Decarsed Clara Bertha Knight Folsom

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