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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
4
A rambling, opinionated column reviews tariff policy and political maneuvering, praising and criticizing figures like Grover Cleveland, McKinley, and local lawmakers. It discusses tariffs, railroads, elections, and local organizations amid a broader American domestic and foreign policy backdrop.
A verbose column laments a failing newspaper and political infighting while noting ongoing investments in Fresno. It argues for capital investment, criticizes sensationalism, and discusses figures in state politics, national defense spending, and local governance amid a broad critique of media and public policy.
A controversial remark by a University of California professor blaming poor college spirit for athletics sparks student uproar and calls to remove him from the athletics committee. Princeton coach Garrett Cochran criticizes Berkeley and urges student turnout, while Californians express pride yet seek stronger campus support. The column also notes varied random remarks on public life and national figures.
A readerily odd clipping ties Los Angeles society to political critiques of Congressman Loud and rail rates. It notes a postal franking dispute, Southern Pacific indifference, and broad cultural chatter about magazines and federal policy, including Cuba and sugar questions, with a stream of named figures and outlets shaping the era’s discourse.
An English trust reports an extraordinary stock rush as the jet etack company aims to take over Thomas Tipton’s business empire including provisions and beverages. Tenders exceed 125 million pounds. tipton’s share draws 41.25 million. Crowds, including titled ladies and public figures, press for subscriptions while police control scenes at the Bank of Scotland.
The Canadian Pacific has further reduced passenger rates between New York and Puget Sound, flat class to 30 and second class to 29, as Great Northern and Pacific and Missouri River lines pursue Klondyke traffic. General Passenger Agent Goodman notes the move pressures Southern Pacific to match, affecting routes to Portland and Seattle with diminishing revenues and higher shipping costs.
Controller Colgan replies to Fish Commissioner Vogelsang stating no blanks on hand and that the state printing office is closed. He refuses to operate a printing office or fill blanks, declines to fund license printing, and warns funds will follow their avocations without licenses. The state collects 4500 annually from fishing licenses.
Sharkey and Choynske prepared for their looming bout with both in peak condition and confident. Betting favored Sharkey at 10 to 8 as fans lay wagers while weights target about 176 pounds for Sharkey and 170 for Choynski for the showdown tomorrow night.
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