Electric Treatment Proposed to Destroy Johnson Grass
Fresno scientists explore electric apparatus to eradicate Johnson grass on farms. Device would pass current through water to create a conductive path, electrocuting the weed. Proponents claim it could replace manual hoeing, reduce costs, and allow farmers to sleep later, with machines visiting farms to treat fields. Names withheld as experiments continue, but belief in eventual success remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Erava
Orison
Fresno
Jhrst
Johnson
Giant Prospects Poor as Jack Rabbits Do Damage
The article notes severe rabbit damage threatening grain prospects in WLST Park area. Irrigation floods in spring worsen drives, with jack rabbits thriving and endangering crops. Mentions local residents including Tagger and Vest and sports mentions of upcoming games and county notes amid weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Bowen
Texna
Ameka
Athletic Club to stage exhibition boxing event this month
A boxing exhibition arranged by the Athletic Club is scheduled for this month with a feature bout between Lida Libin and John Morrsey. Albin Bas a famed boxer, and several other matchups including Joan Broad and Anton Wubo will bolster the card alongside preliminary bouts. The event is to be held at Athletic ball with more details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida 4Ibin
John Morrsey
Albin Basa
Joan Broad
Anton Wubo
Ant
Elmer Donahoo
George al
Game Season Rules and Local Arrests Mentioned
A rough report notes game season enforcement by Warden Andy D Ferguson with emphasis on quail ducks and rail. It mentions hunter compliance duties and a warning to hunters bleeding game, plus a local arrest of William Qualan for vagrancy with proceedings delayed to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy D Ferguson
Lastmoto
Sep
Andy D
Nat
Goodon
Wheatville Whitelings To Pump Water for Irrigation
Grain Out of Sight Notice in your paper describes Wheatville plans to pump water for irrigation using a large threshing engine and a circulating pump. It notes local residents visiting Fresno and the hope of a successful irrigation project essential to country needs. A barn dance is planned near Wheatville on March 11 and a masquerade at Crescant School on April 1 with invitations to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Laccou
William Dezis
Bresno
Crank Harris
Aviutel
Lar Dera
Iepe
Arhei
Pantie
Angels
Diego Bra
Reevel
Wheatville
Chirica
Mareh Ali
A Letter on Imperial Presno With Global Comparisons
A fragmentary letter from a critic named Van Here regarding an Imperial Presno copy sent to him by Gna Topia. The critic praises the paper quality and craftsmanship, claiming the work rivals the finest imprints in France or Belgium. He notes the handsome finish and describes the charm of the imperial reune. The piece places the work among elite European prints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gna Topia
van Tere
Broesele
Belgium
van Here
Brance
Bel
Pete Iormo
Marzo Bros
Piimeell
Ulenouh
Thres
Font Cieimeta
Sn Francisco
Annual meeting of King’s Daughters taken at local church
The fifth annual meeting of Opportunity Orrele of Kings Daughtere was held yesterday at the khetreet tethodial church with many charitable ladies in attendance. Mrs G Anderson of Los Angeles donated lilies for decorations as the circle president read reports on year ending March 1st showing receipts of 166 79 with a balance of 29 28. Officers were reelected to serve the coming year and the gathering featured speeches songs and ice cream and cake served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrele
Kings
Khetreet Tethodial
Bejeides Mambera
Zaion
Frewauion
Air A.P. Green
Mra
DC J, Parcell
H Southwood
A.A Grayen
Mra. W. Spencee
Jesus
F Melean
J L Anderson
A Graves
Lucwa Barker
Newton Hoan
Vira
Bonnision
Bor Lia Lake
Il Dome
Mtre Newton Hopan
Apa
Vea Lai Biker
Arcir
Bator
Wro
Erenus Bottome
New York City
Foolish Clerks Dismissed for Pool Room Embezzlement
Two young men were discharged after defrauding their employer at a pool hall, stealing money and failing to account for funds. An extensive inquiry revealed embezzlement tied to gambling losses. The scandal has brought public shame to their families, with hopes the episode serves as a lesson to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mda
Megant
Wei
Latao
Clarks
Imee
Mongy
Monty
Killa
Mal
Ban Beeo
Clersa
Fransmes
California State Board of Trade to Exhibit at Paris 1900
The State Board of Trade proposes creating new exhibits and collecting funds to showcase California products at the Paris Exposition of 1900. Delegates from state and commercial bodies will meet in San Francisco to plan a unified exhibition. The board aims to support celebratory events marking California’s centennial statehood. A dance is announced at Chamberlain residence with further events to follow on the 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Commonwealth
Unitest
State Board of Trade
Mak
San Francisco
Paria Ag Horero
Saventh—Llat
Lana
Stote Board of Trade Wall
Eomt
Two Navies Compared In A Bleak Naval Review
The article contrasts the U S and Spain focusing on modern warships. It highlights the Pelayo as Spain's main modern vessel and argues the United States fields more powerful battleships, protected and cruiser classes, and stronger harbor defenses, underscoring the US lead in heavy warships and bombardment capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Alowa
Bation
Ehipa
Viens Naval Eyperta
Bat
New York
Brooklyn
Craigerée
Loud Deaf Man in Liquor Dispute at Palm Garden
Cronin, a deaf mute, fights with Schwartz after being refused liquor at the New Palm Garden. Police arrest Cronin on a charge of disturbing the peace. George Mlen and Daunte Trace helped restrain him as the incident escalated late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Schwarz
New Palm Garden
Tua Witch
Janiireeno Street
Daunte Trace
Prince Sook Gromim
Securng Acnok Schwartz
Crome
George Mlen
Schwartz Asaetance
Polweman
Geore Cromn
Wen
Yall
Bin
Mandatus Proceedings Prompt Auditor Showdown in Town
Supervisor Garrett initiates mandamus against Auditor Barnum for refusing to draw warrants for eight days in January. The board contends the auditor acted on District Attorney Snow's reforms to issue warrants for galeries. Tadgo Gray issues order directing the auditor to comply or face court on the sixth instent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Barnum
Suditor Barnum
Snow
Galeries
Two Years Hence Board Meeting Invite Notice
A fragment from a state board notice invites board members to attend an afternoon meeting. The message mentions officials, a special bill, and efforts to advertise resources, with references to the Board of Supervisors and the State Board of Trade and related positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
State Board of
Ade
Devin
Gil Fornes Makisncacs
Yiarieir
Perriutas
al Te Yrrars
Piratate Sud
Supersiz
Ore
Moston
Otto Sme Sey
der Arstions
Trade
Adventists Donate Clothing and Aid at Church Event
A Praia service at Advent Church featured scriptural readings and a program for donations of clothing and provisions. The effort aimed to distribute aid to those in need. D W L Mo Stanley was jailed yesterday by Deputy Con Stable Vendergrrl to serve a ten day sentence for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Church
DWL
Stanley
Jal
Pepaty
Vendergrrl
Justan Mera
Water agreement settles long brewing Fresno Canal dispute
After years of lawsuits and negotiations, a settlement among the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company and Kings County ditch interests ends conflict over river water rights. The agreement, urged by court rulings, sets measured flow with priority to Fresno sources, and allocates remaining flow among the three Kings County ditches while details of surplus water are outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenc Canal and Irrigation Company
Tha Tires
Ditule
Kuings
Froano Canal
Ainge County
Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company
Kyngs County
Kioga County
Mengaroy
Rivareo
Acriementary
Kreeno Canal and Errigation Company
Hinge County
Fresno Compan
Civision
Armenian man leaves town with 5000 in theft money
A man named Bersamian deserted his wife, left town with proceeds roughly five thousand, and is reputed to have abandoned other women. His Armenian background and his wife’s delicate condition are noted as context, with authorities warned to watch for him in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bersamiim
Bereanuan
Atreet
Berédonan
Taod
Bersamian
Hundred Thousand Club Details Nominee List at City Court
The Hundred Thousand Club executive committee met in the City Recorder's courtroom to plan the next year's slate, with proposed nominees including James Gallagher and many others. The secretary was tasked to print ballots, while petitions favored a park and a road to Kin river canyon faced club-sanction discussion, clarifying the club's role in civic petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hundred Lhousand Club
City Recorder's
Vessra Listenby
Dan Glass
Colm
Hobrer
Mooresmith
Bernhard Webster
Hammond
Bast
Gill
Hobbs
Bbanklin
Lommutten
Garve
Iimreday
Webster
James Gallagher
C A Sbattuch
S P Dusty
al Baker
Joho B
Herrimgton
George Wokohler
Jonoc Mulho
C Dregenfung
Albrecht
Anata
W D Noble
F G Jerry
J C Nouree
C H Riege
A Scaweizer
Dd Scawarz
Lewis H Smith
Meuley James I Doyle
TF. Haber
J Wilbur Oste
W. H Ingels
Eecretary
Bernhard
Cara
Jeane Me Colliwr
Board of Supervisors
Kins River Canyon
Wesars Bernhard and
Collierag
Mountain Resort A Health Retreat in the Pines
A proposal outlines a health retreat in Fresno county amid pine forests with 3000 to 4000 acres planned. The owner owns a tract near Yellow Meadow and would use local building materials and wind sheltered land for a sanatorium to aid lung and nervous conditions, attracting visitors from eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eresno
Fayering
Alaska Homestead and Bankruptcy Bills Debate Ends in Table
The Senate engaged in discussion on Alaska homestead and bankruptcy measures. House vote 162 to 119 to lay the bill on the table, with 47 Republicans plus Democrats and Populists supporting and 10 Democrats with the majority. Amendments failed. record vote followed, adjournment after the table motion passed amid applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marek S
Toad
Vandever
Missouri
Boona
Clark Republican
Iowa
Griggs
Georgi
Jouda
Gris
Quizy
Meworl
Llanes
Richardson
Tennessee
Louda
Baker
Maryland
Barney
Wisconan Barrett
Mareacinnetts Beach
Omo
Binzhem
Pennsylvania
Bontelle
Maine
Broderick
Kansea
Brown
Ohio
Kerr
Kirkpatrick
Hulp
Carelima MeLwen
New Jersey
Watney
New Tetey
Vermont
Pueh
Kentucky
Connectivut
Saubering
Wisconeim
Southwick
New York
Stewart
Jerem Sulloway
New
Young
Virginia
Senate Debates on Homestead and Bankruptcy Bill
The senate over consideration of the Ashan homestead measure and related bankruptcy amendments featured a speech by Mr West criticizing homesteading in Alaska and a defeated motion to strike the first section. Mr Hoar and Mr Stewart engaged in house amendments discussion, with a conference committee appointed and vice presidents naming Hoar Nelson and Lindsay as conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
West
Missour
Raurosdain
Hoar Muaasacha- Botta
Veasra Hoar
Nelson
Lindsay Wasuevdtoy
St Paul
Stockton
Cal
Butte Mont Wisitsatox
Secretary of the Interior
Iort Hall
Idaho
Donnelly's view of marriage and virtue in editorial
Reprinted from the Mimuesy ohs Journal the piece discusses Ignatius Donnelly’s forthcoming marriage to Miss Hancon and reflects on age, charm, and the ideal of a noble wife. It includes a moral frame praising beauty, devotion, and the sanctity of home as a beacon of virtue. It also lists numerous local visitors and residents in Fresno and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Donnelly
Ohs
Mies Hancon
Mr. Donnelly
Astige
Robres
Ting York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wlst Park
Vile
Winet Club
Bava
Cantervilla
Beag
Ahio Tina Wagetperenee
K P Lenning
George Stone
Buwtia
Webb
Thambal
Boliizite
Kroeger District
Preane
William Qualan
Var Pranoy
Reader Clark
Hia
Igor Anu Ney
Teoh Tor Se den Lickbach
Eich
Atrangera
Henley
Dle Sau'ety
AON Tigenty
Mrepston Hiogsa
Sue Prodeot
Job Anderton
T Gecelay
Me Allert Prown
Lucilla Biker
Cecrelery
Chaimberlains
William Chamberlain
Geore Chamberlain
Yale
Fady J Atkhimsu
Wiead
Thinsey Migs
Veo Crawford
Wise Grawford
OC Dieson
Adam Broler
Wiss Mae Shenwalt
al Osborn
George Osboro
Frank Qabern
Wra Oqborn
Joi Crawford
Wies Vaud Hates
Wies
Jia Batez
Visa Natg
Quamberlain Me
Fraley Chaney Stacy Mra
Sadis Hot
Law Barrett
Harr Georga
Lee Atkinson
Visa Jome Hant
Raviond
Alon O
U.S
Mandatus Proceedings
Lecurket
Baker & Colson Druggists
Speci Truss
Mariposa St
Fresro Loan and Savings Bank
Kings River
Hundred Thousand Club
Alaska
Wasinczos
Daring al Re
Mrs
Kate Etter Ar Migsot
Oserso
Dr Mies
Eric
Drie Gitsiri
Peedi
Boonen
Applicans
DL Mile Medical CO
Elbbact
Ind
Radih & Kamp
White Front
Wwe Uc
Youu
Syea
San Franesco
Frances E Willard
Neal Dow Lodge
Adgerly Hall
Neal Down
Graves
Roy J WU Trench
Bard Orchestra of
Easton
Mexico
H C Smith
Lumperman
Smith
Fumberman
Moore & Froth
Mir §Ntith
National Guard
Grasa Vality Company
San Francorca
Omienaty
Dichingon
EB Pelton
Hanford
Sanger
Wo Norboe
Visalia
Goobe
North York
Ackers
Freano
Croak Barrett
Selmawa
Preano
J M
Bedford
McCarthy
Shasta County
Yitia
Coulteville
Hugh Maxwell
Childry Arried
Weatirginia
Wednday
Frascounty
We Virginia
Maxwell
Maxw
Pawtucket
Compan
Main St
Pawentet
Fox
Capalcanon
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