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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1898
Page
6
An extended reminiscence details mining life along Pollasky and the nearby river. A narrator recounts color runs, sluice methods, and machines, depicting workers, claims, and the shifting fortunes of prospecting. Interwoven are local tensions, political banter, and glimpses of frontier town life amid the gold rush era.
An 19th century rough transcript describes a migrant wave near the southern frontier amid a typhus like illness. Families seek shelter, bedding, and care while officials debate quarantine, hospital care, and possible deportations to limit contagion. The piece notes a Russian quarter, ship arrivals, and local men with wagon loads fleeing famine and hardship.
A Brighi boy named John B Bostich received honors at Vanderbilt University, recognizing achievements by a local student. The item notes the family and community support behind the award and places the event in the broader context of school recognition.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legal notice from 1889 mentioning court action. Names such as Cay ron Cs and Yor are glimpsed amid garbled text. The readable portion references justice and a proceeding, but key details and dates are missing or unclear.
Henry Damann, one of Compass Anal recruits bound for San Francisco for service, died of pneumonia at Camp Mesrtt on Wednesday. The 19 year old conscript had enlisted and was awaiting a call to duty, with a guard unit assigned in San Francisco to obtain his consent for departure.
A fragmented OCR record outlines Madera county Republican actions endorsing administration war policy, praising Perkins and Pedlar Paposuya, and listing elected county officials including superintendent candidates, clerks, auditor, and public administrator. It mentions support for President McKinley reforms, Philippine issues, and calls for delegation to the state convention.
Wanderers in Yosemite National Park report a possible scarlet fever outbreak in the valley. The incident list mentions traveler contacts, medical checks, and local officials investigating a suspected contagion after several children showed symptoms during a tour.
The notice reports Vic Walker’s death on an early date with hospital and eye doctor notes. Relatives include Arch Grant, Amy Dow, Pred Dow’s brother, and William Harris. It mentions a letter of renunciation and lists his wife and three children among mourners, with friends expected to attend the untimely funeral.
A garbled report notes Father Gleason in Fresno with Rev Batha Chas in 8 FJ to remain in service at a local church. It mentions plans to teach sisters of the Creer, to visit the Doh church, and to observe the feast of St John the Tan fist. The visiting priest is marked as attending the Young Wens institut and a Monday evening event.
The Fresno High School Finance and Education Board discussed adding a commercial business course to the curriculum. Members debated expanding the manual training room to accommodate a larger class, but no action was taken. The meeting also touched on county superintendent candidacy implications and local political context.
The Scout Dani meeting elected officers for the year with Tauritzen as president NF ishkelser as vice president Cal Iurgensen as secretary Jimes kroz as treasurer Jacob Samson as MC H Schmidt V WR P Jensen Woo P hoeldsen LO P hieldsen as trustees. The banquet followed the election.
A committee of ten ladies seeks a worthy recipient to be named Goddess of Liberty for the South of July celebration. The selection reflects local pageantry and community pride, with hopeful candidates urged to apply.
California growers rush into the pooling plan led by the Growers Association director and local committee. Contracts totaling about 1000 acres were signed yesterday with emphasis on securing participation from packers and holdouts. Some growers hold back awaiting signatures from key figures like Alex Gordon and others before committing to the pool.
Secretary reports on a new orphanage and training school proposal by the board of managers. It outlines home conditions for fifty children, funding sources including state maintenance for orphans and local associations, and plans for a training program and supporting facilities to reduce costs and improve care. The note highlights challenges of funding, staffing, and sustaining the project amid deaths and ongoing care needs.
A Saturday gathering celebrated Johe Meuxs graduation from the high school with games songs and friendly socializing. Attendees included numerous named locals and families, with refreshments and parlor activities creating a festive community event.
Vague OCR text lists names and places with numerous garbled terms. It references a Republican convention, assorted individuals, and scattered locations, but no clear events, dates, or outcomes. The fragmentary items imply a political tally or report but lack readable specifics.
Notes from Superior Court noting a case Duy Nuhelkion versus FP Swift in Department 1. Judgment for the plaintiff for 640.50 appears entered after process and a settlement date discussed. Proceedings continue as questions remain about travel and further action.
Reform leaders discuss forming a county slate aligning with the Jealam plains ticket and opposing the Democratic and Populist platforms. The drive seeks candidates for supervisor districts, state senate, school superintendent, and other offices, with alliance talks active among county leaders and local factions.
Acknowledgments extend to Buids Parton and others for furnishing the public house stage and chairs, and to the Raabheu group, Tichk CRO Chia, and all volunteers who assisted with tickets, items, and delivery. The speaker notes hope for proper recognition and continued support as funds or rewards may be issued.
George L Church explains his sudden departure from the board citing burdens of duties and desire to avoid compromising the schools. He suggests a successor with suitable education experience and urges retrenchment in salaries while maintaining school quality.
A county action cancels the indigent list after a review by Superintendent Vetr Wad and contributing officials. The process limits aid to those in need who meet criteria, with denials and appeals handled at the precinct level.
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