Ballot conflict and legislative action dominate early session
The session opened with debate over adjournment and voting on a county government bill. Sections on registration staffing, printing delinquent tax lists, and advertising were discussed, with amendments proposed and rejected. Additional measures covered vaccination officers, printing duties, and various assembly bills related to elections, auditing, and public works funding. The day saw multiple votes, suspensions, and bill introductions, including funds for public institutions and infrastructure projects.
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board of supervisors
Prish Teivitt
Pra
Bulla Davis Cilette
assembly
senate
Stratton
Rarebits and strange enterprise from W Parker Lynch
An odd note from W Parker Lynch outlines quirky ventures in furniture sales and odd items. He mentions rabbit foot exports to France for soldiers, a plan to stockpile stock if dry weather returns, and a palm leaf paste device. He also references a statue and fountain project on Variposa Street for his tenth anniversary.
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France
comerty
W. PARKER LYCH
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Variposa street
California Assembly Debates Bill Tide to Trade Marks
Legislative notes show multiple assembly bills and senate measures introduced or amended, touching penal code reforms, election finance, public works, and military service. The day features Dibble measures on veil granting remedies, and references to Governor Gage approving bills and the Santiago project in Cuba.
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Ruchmid
Rickard
Senate
Leavitt
Benate
Tuckinson
United States volunteer service
national guild
indi sult
Stratten
Butla
Los Angeles
Maggud
Napa
Gage
Mack
board of fire commissioners
SACRAMIPNIO Wareh
Goernor Gage
Dibble
United States senate
Wilton J Grew
Giants
Un special committee of investigation
Darweather
Grant
Burns
Dibbletts
United States
Assembly
commisioner
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Assembly inl
bureau of labor statistica
Richard
wsembh
Miners Entombed After Downtown Shaft Accident
At Pon ir mine the shaft of the Downtown group collapsed entombing Charles Heuss Burt Frye and two others at about 400 feet. Charles Heuss and Burt Frye were injured. The entombed men signaled for help by tapping on a steam valve and rescuers expect possible lift by tomorrow. Hemphill of Oakland was in Fresno on business.
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ADVILLE Cole
vdville pumpin
associati
Charles Heuss
Burt Frye
Sheper
tontorron
Hemphill
Oakland
Fresno
Fights at Manila and Allied Provisions Amid Heat
Reports from Manila describe daytime combat as American and Filipino forces repel enemy attempts to cut supply lines along the waterworks. Casualties include several volunteers and infantrymen. officers urge protection for civilians and allied nationals amid extreme heat. Overseas dispatches note heat prostrations, post office establishments, and ongoing military operations on multiple fronts with scattered rebel activity and strategic advances near Guadaloupe and Waoriquim.
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MANILA
Sim Pedro
Cebu
Io Tio
Mipana
Haley
Wheatona
Guadaloupe
Waoriquim
General Holes
Wheatons
San Tedro
Sixth artillery
Prats Loveio
Washington volunteers
Bell
United States
ewalis
Swentieth infantry
Tyrentieth infantry
Pritte Parks
Smith States
Ines
Worker burned by 2000 volt switchboard shock at Tevington power house
Report details a South Tevington Avenue electrical accident where a worker receiving a 2000 volt shock was severely burned from head to foot and rendered senseless. Doctors say no similar case on record. Incident linked to tightening a loose switchboard screw and power loss halted streetcars.
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YORK
Joseph Hain
Tevngton avenue
cille
Ins
May Law
Novel scheme to irrigate West Side by pumping water
In San Joaquin valley a new corporation the West Side plans to pump water from San Joaquin River to irrigate lands near Jameson. It will repurpose an existing dam and build pumping works to provide irrigation while resolving past diversion issues. Directors promise to advance water access as the project progresses amid earlier dam failures and winter washouts.
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West Side
amy
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James
irriatton
Santa Chia
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Proussor Powler
Pammers Institute
pont waere
ana
Secretary of War
navy department
ted
Angeles
shepmen
California
Cty
White
New York
Los
Senator Perkins
agen dava
Barham
bigs
Cimnismin Loyd
wall Measure
J Pw
Milop
Alger Coming West and Forest Reserve Controversy
Vigorous opposition marks the push to open forest reservations for pasturage as officials discuss the future of western lands. Secretary of War improvised travel plans, Californians press for clarity, and debates focus on grazing rights and reserve boundaries amid broader reform proposals.
Rain and hail bellow state crops face mixed forecasts
Weather dispatch from across California notes scattered rain and hail with variable crop prospects. Some districts report improving grain and fruit conditions as showers move through, while others fear continued dryness and market impacts.
Unclear historic call tied to lynching and political plots
Fragmentary text discusses lynching rhetoric, penalties for officials, and political maneuvering around Quay. Mentions Harrsburg, United States seizure, and attempts to influence succession amid a deadlocked legislature. Contains garbled names and dates, limiting precise details.
Bedtime dose of Iosetter helps peaceful sleep
The excerpt promotes a nighttime dose of Iosetter Stam Take ac Bitters claimed to calm the eyes and induce a peaceful amber rest. It suggests a second dose in the morning to improve breakfast taste and prepare for the day's work, asserting that a sour head will be clear and tasks easy to perform.
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Morterey
Pacific Grove
Arun
kent sean green
SAN
Rates for Glast round trip to Missouri River points
The article outlines round trip fares from Missouri River points to Glast via northern routes. It notes $52 for a round trip, with June 6 and 7 dates, Sept paid limits, and varying charges from the Southern Pacific and Pacific routes. It mentions June and September deadlines and talks of service limitations and route changes affecting Omaha roads and connections.
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Orden pRrite way
Omaht
Portumd
est
Lorthind
No Pasture and Retirement News From Washington
March 9 reports shift by the Southern Paourt company moving cattle from drought stricken districts to rain blessed ranges in Kern and Tulare counties while General Miller retires from the U S forces on March 9 triggering a senior level reshuffle. The census bureau also notes changes in the 1900 census apparatus with Assistant Director Wins taking posts in transit duties.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Southern PauRt rite company
Prinity
Kern County
cititin
Miller
WASHINGTON
cortmandt
Minetty Mulur
Biseus
Ceneral Millar
brindler
mtur
AY Anderson
Record of district official actions and firing threats
Fragmentary OCR notes describe district officers and warnings of firings. Mentions timelines, parallels to 1594, and references to instruments or documents. Limited readable facts prevent full reconstruction of events or identities.
Paulist Fathers Promptly Recognize Papal Ruling
A fragmentary report notes Paulist Fathers acknowledge a papal ruling and vow to align their teachings with Rome. The text references Holy Father guidance and loyalty to papal authority as Luther and reform debates surface in a cautious church update.
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YORK
asim C Caine
Rome
Luther
Pepes
Court of Inquiry Probes Embalmed Beef at Chicago Stock Yards
The court of inquiry arrived in Chicago to examine the beef procurement for army rations. An executive session occurred at Army headquarters in the Pullman building and testimony faced delays amid objections. Inspectors toured the stock yards and beef processing lines, reviewing packing houses and transport routes for the cannel extract and preserved meat.
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India
Orient
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central provinces
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Pit Revuist
Kong
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Chicago
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army
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itr saltel
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cel
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Resigns as pastor in Washington church
Rex Dr P DeWite Tima announces his resignation after nearly four years as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Washington. He cites interruptions to his pastor work due to religious journalism and the constant burden of broader world concerns.
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Talmage
WASHINGTON
P DeWite Tima
Pir Fresbyterian
Kutter
cssion
istteria
relgions
itione
reuge
Sastingo
Unite States
Colone toud
Fragmentary World News Patchwork From March Dispatches
A jagged OCR fragment reports varied events across Madrid and Brockton including a fatal landslide near Altaceto, political tensions in Spain with Don Carlos, and a veteran Basque player’s death in Brockton. Mentions unrest over public works and indigent aid in a colonial district.
Havana Healthie and Madrid appoint Castellanos to Cuba post
Dispatches from Havana report February 1899 deaths in the city are 17 cents less than February 1898. General Castellanos is rewarded and named governor general of Madrid. The Madrid appointment follows political moves and uncertain signals from Havana.
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Montany
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Havana
WASHINGTON
Gene iudlew
Castellanos
MADRID
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Cuba
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