Baseball Fight Overshadowed by California and Pacific Leagues Clash
Fresno seeks a place in either the California League or Pacific States League as two circuits vie for dominance. Sacramento manager Muchemuch and officials in Fresno head talks with California League backers while Pacfic States researchers push for San Joaquin Valley alignment. Potential Fresno franchise moves hinge on approvals in San Francisco and local interest in San Jose and Sacramento players.
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California
Cal
Leig Ue
Juda Uner
Newa Totorest
Freero
Llennester
Sacramento
Eenain
Dresno
Grand Central Hotel
Ith Jeti Und
Thorn
Mr Hennes
Mel Duntan
Hues Woldenberg
Lauson George Jennys
Dava Congrave
Hennessa
Lucide
Teaver
Fresno
Ika
Hoya
Cal Rotine
Besiday
Steene
Hoi
San Francisco
Sante
Oakland
San Jose
Treeno
Smdallar
Fketno Haga Franchica
Athletic Club
Constata
Tmorv Donahoo
Luron
Redick
Bedlick
Frasno
Stape
T E. Harvey
Toengeles
Reano
Hanlon
Jon McCarthy
Fourteen Women Entertain With Minstrel Night at Worth Lodge
Spinney hall hosted a lively minstrel show by fourteen women, featuring a burnt cork performance with Wesdames Rita Crowman Grace Pickford and others. The Indies wore vivid costumes, the audience enjoyed songs, recitations, and humor, and a toast followed. A later note promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for health issues.
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Spinney Hall
Wesdames
Rita Crowman
Peck Grace Pickford
Mra Henderton
da Strothera Taylor Albin al Baker
J M
Dela Goolidge
Georgia Newell
Minstrela
Nancy Leroo
Mra
Deli
Clige
Puckford Wis
Darktown
Veterinary report notes condemned meat in Sanger Park area
Coruty veterinary inspector James Grahm and Dr Mau reported February findings in the Park Avenue District. They noted some dairy cattle in good condition but condemned meat from several animals and a brief shop sale incident. no clear action recorded.
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Sanger
Park
Avenue District
James Grahm
Coruty Veterimary
Lea
Bowlers Pervisorage Stata
Althoth
Madison Club Witty Evening With Mrs Brott Tastavanin
Mrs Brott entertained Mahone at her Cin Avanne Hod residence last night with pleasant pastimes musical selections and recitations The highlight was a card quiz and a prize poem bound volume presented by Lycret Seward whose refined speech impressed the lay judges Guests departed around midnight praising the entertainment and hospitality
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Brott
Cinavanne
Seward
Dance Hall Controversy Sparks Protests in Tenderloin District
Reported opening of a dance hall in Freeno near the Tenderloin drew public indignation and warnings from saloon keepers. Tom Maloney denied running a dance hall, claiming the space would be a saloon, with authorities likely to scrutinize the venture for liquor laws and female access rules.
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Tom Maloney
Tenderloin
Maloney
Laurel
Acrova
Walone
Daloon
Freeno
Tresnoy
Acroga
Sdance Hall
Tenderlan
Ag Anvil
Thia
Avery Mh
Tom Meloney
War
Fire at St Paul M L Church lodging house threats nearby
Last night a fire broke out in a lodging house beside St Paul Methodist Church on Breeno Street. The blaze started in the front part of the building, spreading rapidly and destroying the structure despite hydrojet efforts. Lodgers barely saved belongings. owners insured the furniture for about $390. Fire origin suspected from a hill lamp explosion. proprietors FS Hermann clothier owned the building.
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St Paul M L
Breeno Street
St Puarow Methodist Church
Hilyard
Wol Deraw
FS Hermann
One Justice of the Peace Debate in Fresno County
Fresno faces a push to reduce two Justices of the Peace to one per township under the new county government act. While some lawyers urge consolidation to cut costs and streamline justice, others warn two officers are needed for handling fees and volume. Officials note the change would save money but may affect efficiency in small townships.
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Fresno
Les
Siperrigora
Ach
Ollua
Juatine
Tha
Pescy
Lreanota
Lumita
Austin
St John Justice
Justica St John
Justin
St John
Pereone
Ona
Uetice
Memorial Service Honors Frances Willard Work by Temperance Advocates
Trequent eulogies at Edgerly hall last evening honored Frances D Willard for temperance and social purity influence. Delegations from Selma Clovis Easton Madera and others attended with the WO 1 U among many ladies. Baird's orchestra performed fifteen pieces as Rev A Graves led a prayer and Ira Beardsley gave Wes Willard recollections.
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Neal Dow Lodge
Edgerly Hall
Frances D Wierd
Good Templara
Selma Clovis Easton Madera
Qwander Vet Tatk
Baird
Coston
Conmet
Amy
America
Graves
Munn
Willard
Ira Beardsley
Wes WiHard
Via Wallard
Kev T M Trench
Orchestra Rendared
Kev Frank Goultur
Worl
Willard Wen
Seal Dov Loke
District Lodge
Fresno
Wadora County
Wil Ba
Neal Daw Lodge
Cough Remedy Ad From Paddock Drug Store
An old advertisement for Mo Minute Cough remedy from O Paddock drug store at 179 Waripoas street promotes relief for coughs colds croup and throat troubles.
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Waripoas Street
Interesting Letter From Jack Gordon Reaches Alaska
A readable fragment describes Jack Gordon writing from the Klondike region about plans and travels. He mentions Henderson Creek, a sled journey up the Stark River, and potential exploration of the Stuart, Copper, and Lonata rivers if conditions permit. The letter conveys hardships and anticipated routes to reach northern camps.
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Jack Gordon
Hashen
Ja Gordon
Ta Estinat
Artriver Klondske
Iveo
Wientheys
Theo
Stark
Alor
Stuart
Lonata Rivera
Petition for Union High School District Formation
A petition was filed at the County Superintendent of Schools for forming a union high school district to include Reedley Raver Band Kuernie bink and Wah toked stricta of the Gounty and Wiga sor district. L Newby, principal of the Reel Tes echool, sent a letter requesting the election be called for the 19th to vote on the proposal and to act as soon as possible.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Reedley Raver
Kuernie Bink
Wahtoked
Gounty
Wigasor
Talara
Newby
Reel Tes Echool
Uutter Vrewhy
Schoo
Asker
Pioneer William F Coffman Dies After Long Suffering
William F Coffman of Mariposa County died at his daughter Ure L S Utter’s home in Madera Street 649 earlier tonight after a long cancer illness. A pioneer who crossed the plains to California in 1819, he helped build the first wagon road into Yosemite Valley with Henry Washtinm and F W Chapman. Coffman served as Asara kor of Mariposa County, later entered business and mining, and owned stage lines and livery ventures in Yosemite. He leaves two sons and six daughters and will be buried beside his wife in Mariposa.
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William F Coffman
Ure
Utter
Madera
Orlock
Ma Wan
California
Marpora
Manposs
Wr Coffman
Asarakor
Maripora County
Setiva Politica
Buelneae
Henry Washtumn J
F W Chapman
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite
Coffan
Mariposa
Coalinga Collings Flying Ranches on the West Side
A Coalinga district report describes muddy plains winds blowing soil, occasional floods rearranging farms, and risks to homesteads. The Coalinga Social Club hosted a 735-guest event with music and costumes. local officials urge attention to schools and church services as Superintendent J. Kerl and George Colts visit Likham. Coalinga, March 3, 1898.
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Coslings
Coaltoga
Howe
Comaboidy
Hove
Coalinga
Oran
Bev Brown
Kerl End
Tan George Colts
Likham
Sud
Caton
Ol Wall Implement Company
Oalinga
Joseph Chanaslor
Lee
Cantua Mystery West Side tragedy and murder likely motive
Cantua section reports a deadly cabin fire at a two room dwelling near a wild canyon region. Wolo Molino’s charred remains are found, with investigators leaning toward murder over a land dispute amid quarrels and a missing fortune. Police fear the case will become a lengthy West Side mystery.
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Gantia Canyon
Range
Hare
Debra
Wolo
Fong
Panoct
Congo
Molio
Molino
Roim
Molina
Howe
Idna
Valino
Hotvedalana
Volino
Caveral Dave
Ima
West Side
Cantua
Kerr
Huron
Stanting of the Mathison Pupils Reported for February
February report from Vedi gon School covers sixth month ending March 4 1808 listing pupils with perfect attendance and those achieving 90 per cent of average in studies. Names span Benefader Bowker Bayard Bowker Burnie Oluf Christensen Ella Christensen and others with many entries across primary and special departments. Also notes a lemon exhibition at Grand Gentral and marriage licenses issued locally with numerous names and ages.
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Geroeson Mine Grips
Clara Henton
Letella
Iclok Inathichoh
Withe Hamilton
He Keiser
Lawrence Marion Guttman Scott Maren Torinsa
Robert ‘Vateon
Frank Watson
Laroliaent Grim
Attendante Prarmar
I L Hansos
Iwia Dwas
GOOD ROADS AND CONFEDERATE REUNION NOTES
A fragmented newspaper page discusses road organization and funding debates, government bonds, and public works in the state with references to legality and taxation. It also covers the 9th Confederate Veterans reunion in Fresno on May 4, the Starling Price Camp, and related committee preparations. The Board of Supervisors meets to address indigent care, clothing for orphans, and a hospital transfer reimbursements and fund reallocations.
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Fresno
Starling Price Camp
Keala
W T Maupin
G Harrell
Must Pay The State Inmate Maintenance Blocked
Judge Jueley refused to grant letters of administration for John Le Coate’s estate to George Ta Coste, son, amid a dispute over state maintenance claims. The deceased had been an inmate at Stockton State Hospital for years, with maintenance unpaid though estate could support him. The son claimed the state bill was uncollectible due to a homestead on the property, and the judge halted the administration letters pending resolution of the state’s claim.
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la Costes
Jueley
John le Coate
George Ta Coste
le Coste
Stockton
Kusley
State Frule Growers Convention in Los Angeles and Riverside
Convention of fruit growers to be held in Los Angeles and Riverside April thirteenth to sixteenth under the State Board of Horticulture. Morticultural Committee readings and notices in both cities, with participation from horticulturists and related commissions.
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Los Angeles
Riverside
Vera Wader
Losnale
Liseraide
Apollo Club at Hanford England Singers Delight Fans
The Apollo Club gave the first of a series of concerts in Hanford with a strong program featuring Miss Nellie Boyd, Miss Bassin, and a chorus of gentlemen. Selections included When Evening is Twilight and the Descriptive Poem Tennve on a Dora. The event drew a large audience from Freeno and surrounding areas and concluded with a banquet at the Arteain hotel before the return train to Freeno.
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sTaty Jastesian
Apollo
Aemadener Cey Etfar
Biscos
Cary
Publico Tanto d LLC
Ireland
Drearge
Glasgow
Weather Cats
Chaddouk
Deller
Weil
Bascos
Horphure
Montague Parsons
Geell
Carver
Vieloxia Bessien
Roprand Viiags
Nellie Boyd
Dsnry
Apollo Club
Spain
Halton
Meyerbee
Mies Alexssa Bacalan
Wies Basan
Hanford
Suwanee
Dropollo Club
Anna Laure Antag
Pha Falor
Bt Halton
Dora
Asayste
Misa Bassin
Mozart Mies Bassin
Fair Land
Vignon
Thames
Adam
Traha Viane
Boyd
Mra Guilhoaly
Lerelay
Brahms
Arteain Hotel
Genearoud
Freeno
Prica
D OM Drary
Migs Edoa
Stella Chances
Kats Parenne
Benzie Mackay
Jeesia Kennedy
Nolita Roya
Loiorta
Warrington Ror Maxwell
HS Ireland
Maurica Borphuro
Clarence Walther
F Dean Prescott
L Norton L
Ghaddock
Shattuck
Vaughn
W Parsons
D Seward
Braddeman
Attendance and Punctuality Report for Last Month
City Superintendent of Seh ja Darey releases attendance and tardiness figures for March. Includes school totals for linen enrollment, parent attendance, and percentage tardiness across Hull district schools with notes on central figures and variations.
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srmTie Layah
Reyortol
Seh Ja Darey
Ara Linen
Fatendance Gr
Cagex al Tardine
K Etreet
Eattag
NASA Ooeschol Enral
Arcentege
Frant Letter Details Chamber Action on Petal Bill
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce acknowledges receipt of the chamber's action on a petal bill. The letter notes opposition to the bill and mentions plans to pursue further steps, including proposed charges and a contest to raise rates for second class matters.
Temperance Sermon Delights Neal Dow Lodge Members
The temperance sermon by a Baptist pastor impressed Neal Dow Lodge IOGT members who marched from their hall to the church. The pastor promised an old fashioned talk on temperance and prohibition, delivering fully on the expectation of temperance advocates and earning praise from both lodge members and the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Lodge
Mo Krench
Neal Dow
Ex- policeman Caufield charged with vagrancy after opium visit
Pete Caufield, once a policeman, was arrested by Policeman Walton at 8 for vagrancy. He lacked visible means and allegedly earned by cooking opium for illicit dens. Danorreeny received a months sentence from Justice Ausler yesterday for attempting to escape the chaingang.
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Pete Caufeld
Walton
Caufield
Danorreeny
Juatha Ausler
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Vaplam Hennesssy
Lady Minstrels
Martha Lodge
Burnt Cork
C P Raffoer
le Grande
Snceny
Ife
DeWitt
Arly Risore
Droggret
Maripo Astroet
THE
Madison Club
Posten
Selma
ONE Justice
Frances Willard
W Cc T U
Alaska
NEW High School
Willam F Coffman
Collings
Feloma 1A Doce Crie Medical CO
Aavacas Aer
M. Molino
Mda
Paterson
Patergon
J D Hara
Orangedale
Grand Gentral
Jemona
Price
Dora Ruggell
Oloys
Jamea John Moushan
Rebecca Paine
Kreang
L Thompson
Sige
Reedley
Jocaphine Robb
Walter i
Mire
Deckor
State League
Larry
Curel
Uh Anan
Iawa
Nate
Eura
Elyea
Toan
Micret
Pope
Dusinesar
Everale
Sas
Cdi
Aek
Oliyriea Johnson
Johnson
Davidson
Eoading LI
W. Tora
Teounty Hospital
STATE
Supreme Court
Toulke DeWitt
Judge Risley
H A Toulke
HG DeWitt
Thig County
Watt
Vrand Vtta Luke
DaWitt
Cupreme
Withiam Quicho
Davai
Reca
Clark
Taneord
Ats
California Fig Syrup CO
Louisville
Pete Caufield
Agrin In
Victoria Chas. Cluthe
Baker & Colson
Speel Truss
Mariposs St
Fresa Loan and Savings Bank
Driggist
Catarri Emer
Giby
Ely
Tate Ord
Wabena Street
Otto
Hamburg
Groovers
Dru
Steevars
Baker & Tolsor
Wantia
Thin Bank
Newchal
China
United Stet
Jacob Vos Wale
Dickey
IAL Bank
Presido
Manag Af
Aseltad Gachi Noral Banking
Kucner
Cold Thin
Waiter Shoby
Aer
Casale
Bisser
United States
Ura Sol
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