23 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1893
Page
1
City notes on sewer construction petitions for block 343s and a vote to revise relations of intention. Officials discuss a had to raise funds, a city crematory setback, and park operations plus bids for street cleaning and fire alarm wiring.
A 19th century note explains basketball origin and rules noting its simple setup and advantages over football. The piece highlights scoring by throwing the ball into a raised goal, no running with the ball, and fouls awarding points, plus year round play and accessibility for varied physiques.
The Wathus firm, among the oldest and richest in the world, governs London based operations. Sir Richard Pech leads negotiations with Chinese and Indian buyers who control Cin fon markets. Mr Wat hnas plans visits to assess crops for new season orders, aiming to secure top quality goods and favorable prices amid strong demand.
London News reports the ancient Black Jack Inn on Portsmouth Street is closing and set to be demolished. The site, once linked to medical students and famous local figures, joins a list of historic taverns fading from the cityscape.
A Sunday reader questions the bond issue plan and its burden on workers and farmers. The piece argues for constitutional currency and bond repayment by money changers, laments misrules of Cleveland and Wall Street, and swears to defend liberty against gold interests.
The case details a quarrel between Miller and Lux over control of the firm Lux Miller after the death of a partner. The plaintiffs seek court appointment of a receiver to sell personal property, settle debts, and account for profits since the death, claiming exclusive management by Lux and blocking the partnership’s dissolution.
A horse at Ol City Sunday night lost use of a leg when a misdriven nail pierced the quick. Stablemen treated it with liniment Monday, the animal broke free and went to a nearby blacksmith where the leg was examined and the nail removed. The horse was reset and returned to the barn.
A garbled mosaic reports large German populations in U S cities and discusses wartime era sentiments, with scattered notes on German and Irish communities in Milwaukee Chicago New York and Boston. It mentions a Mrs Anderson writing reminiscences a possible World’s Fair link and cryptic political military hints.
A horse pulling a canary colored cart with two young boys crashed through barriers and damaged a lamp post near the courthouse, then toppled bricks and disrupted traffic on Glenn Avenue and the court house park area. The incident drew bystanders but caused no reported serious injuries.
A garbled poetic passage asks about lovers, vows, and a series of unclear names and lines. It mentions eternity, fortune, and a treasure of blurred clues, with repeated fragments hinting at a lyric or dramatic text lost to OCR errors.
A garbled excerpt suggests a 19th century discussion on female fashion versus social restraint. It hints that women seek change in dress and status, fearing rebellion if fashion is restricted, with mentions of Pitt and shifting style norms.
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