Local politics split on fusion with Democratic party views
In the county a populist stance splits over fusion with Democrats. Leaders argue fusion would end the Peoples Party, while some hope for a broader coalition. District Attorney and Justice of the Peace nominees surface, with names like Van Meter Raleigh Hodes and Onchton discussed alongside party shifts and upcoming conventions. An Apollo concert at the Artecis hotel closes with a tale of romantic misfortune.
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van Matar
Aoseman Cartwright
Lagisia
Legia
Long
Long Reny
Legis
Raleigh Hodes
Onchton
Legion
Rell Algo
Ray Sheep
Chromatic meddling and theatrical yearnings in old notices
A fragmented mixture of social musings and fashion critiques from a bygone era. It touches on women’s attire clashes, a courthouse park visit, and colorful lamentations about chromatic outfits. The text also riffs on aging celebrities, grandfathers, and a chaotic note about Chase & Daniels stock and amateur theater schemes.
Fresno fair grounds race track sees halted horse training plans
Fresno horsemen with standard and thoroughbreds seek track use this season. Owner Willem Helm has not offered rent, and several trainers including Albertson and Clark fear track closure. If unavailable, twenty five horses would move elsewhere, costing Fresno hundreds monthly in hay, grain, jockeys, and wages. Helm is reportedly in the mountains pursuing mining interests and unavailable for comment.
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Trai
Fresno
Fair Grounds
Willem Helm
Helm
Albertson and Clark
Immala
Demia
Helm Daaa
Helmign
Day at the Board of Supervisors Focused on Licenses and Claims
Bill day proceedings opened with the Supervisors examining claims and reading petitions for saloon licenses for first consideration. Notes cover indigent allowances, salaries, and a postponement until forenoon. Reports detail Klondyke placer mine activity on Kings River with promising nugget yields and plans to expand, plus a mandamus suit involving Auditor Parnum and Supervisor Garrett awaiting court action tomorrow.
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Board of Supervisors
Sta Proximo
Kings River
Klondyke
Anger Herald Toephins Dist
Hinge River
E Stack
Garrett
Mandamus
Emt
Supervizor Sarteit Ageioat
Parnum
Gray
Gil Braden Cage
Surprise Acquittal Bid in Braden Trial Sparks Hearsay Testimony
In the Braden case at Gil Antone’s cavern, jurors examined discharged cartridges and pistols while witnesses testified that one cartridge snapped and a pistol showed signs of firing. Kerr, the prosecution witness, asserted Braden should be acquitted after investigating the case, and the defense pressed to discredit him. The judge pressed for the indentation proof and examined the pistol as testimony wavered. Witnesses included Antone, Datra, H E Wilkinson, and Charles Henrich. the trial resumes with broad belief the defendant will not be convicted.
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Mrora
Kapt Baer
Gil Breden
Conatable Kerr
Joaquin Antone
Antona
Jadga Gray
Opae
Cartidge
Witner
Antone
Kerr
Vera
Jay
Crimanal
Braden
Sassgault
Pan
O Tran
Supreme Court
Hae
Hinds
Datra
H. E Wilkinson
Charles Henerich
Moreing
Lt 18
Tiny white bug invades Chamber of Commerce quarters
Mayor Dennett and the chamber of commerce face a new pest described as a tiny white bug that hops and spreads across exhibits. He notes it covers attachments like sand and warns it could destroy unprotected products. The insect remains active despite attempts to kill it with insecticide.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dennett
Dennett Aave
Presbyterian Social Benefit Held by Junior Society
The Junior Society of the Presbyterian church hosted a Klondyhe social with proceeds donated to the missionary fund, about $20 raised. Highlights included the Chilcoot Pass journey tale, a spring-decorated hall, and a program with songs, recitations, and a lunch of coffee, brown bread, and apple sauce. A later note reports a Chinaman found dead in a rear vault of a Chinese lodging house on 7 street, left to die after being brought there the previous evening. the vault is described as a “dead house” used for extremely ill Chinese residents and the body was later removed.
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Ivenny
Fiano Zoo
Margeret Baird
Eong
Martha Warrogton
Helen Long
Nada Warrington
Bernice Pierce
Willie Mesere
Slep Gang
Pohicoman “Mores
Bpemial Osheer Hi Rapelje
All Celestial
Watt
Plans for a New Church Erected This Summer
Plans for a new Christan church to be built on the corner of Mariposa streets are nearly completed. The Gothic structure of brick will include a tall tower and is expected to cost between 36000 and 8000. A Sunday exhibition will seek approval or changes from the congregation.
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Christan
Mariposa
Comiites
Power Line Marks Longest Transmission Route Yet
The San Joaquin Electric Company completed a sixty eight mile high voltage direct current transmission line from the mountains to Hanford with planned operation in two to three weeks as motors and step down equipment are delayed by supply constraints. The Fresno plant sparks interest in long distance power handling while Oleander patriots promise drills and a school fight ends with a student verdict in favor of the pupil.
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San Joaquin Electric Company
Hanford
Selma
Electra Supply
United States
Mountains
Krezno
Aub
Electriciana
Fresno
General Kattrell clash with Briggs near Horminghaus district
Turbulent session before the Supervisors as General Kattrell assailed Arthur Briggs over the Horminghaus School district matter. The board ultimately granted the petition for the district while addressing health officer, jail credits, license applications, and a contentious alimony case involving Mrs Wilkes who sought support for her child.
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Kattrell
Hoe
Board of
Saporgicora
Arthur R. Brigge
San Francisco and Freano Land Company
Rascal
Brigge
Briggs
Horminghaus
Kittrell
Bruges
Isles
Veterimary
Hortticultural
Frederick J Smartt
Reeding Wan Tabhen
Kirk
Mallwood Echool
Roy Smith
J. B. Lyon
Fenton Brothers
W 7
Wilson
Walthan Beare
Messrs
Manly and
Sayre
Wilkes
Aseetance
Mra Wilkes
Birthday Party for Master John Larsen in Washington Colony
In honor of his 15th birthday on March 7, master John Larsen received a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Larsen in Washington Colony. The late afternoon and evening featured games, a decorated table with oranges and hyacinths, and many young attendees including J H Targen and W Sorensen among others.
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Johonne Larsen
Henry Larsen
Washington Golony
Johnon Larsen
Folka
J. H Targen
W Sorensen
Andrew Muller
Arthur Lindrose
Chester Lindroze
Martin Fieher
Soren Eugen
Lara Lareen
Marice Smith
Gary Amgreen
Christian Soerancen
T Seeberg
Martin Toft Nigolai Madsen
Julligus Wadeen
Andrew Andersen
Jammie Koulson
Misaee Hattia Madsen
Catrine Toft
Matilde Toft
Iden Smith
Mota
Mra
Keildson
J HU Madsen
Madeen
Vr 31
Hane Madeen
Hanson Oo
Riding Without A Light Arrests Trigger City Notice
Police intercepted several cyclists riding on Mariposa Street after dark without lights and ordered them to appear before Recorder Clare. Offenders include Alson, Warkham, Christiarir Frank South, and Barger. The city enforces the ordinance with fines. a $3 penalty applies and violators face legal action. There is a separate fire department notice about a special meeting to elect a driver and nozzleman for the new engine bow.
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Clare
Keory Ruveell
Mariposa Atreet
Warkham
Cbriotiarir
Frank South
WS Barger
Sreene Volunteer Fire Department
Lonny Cozit
Ling
Smong
Rkebbrook
Herman Swarts
Jamea McDowall
Ming Wielow
Woodward Writes from Spain to Friend in This City
C J Woodward president of the First National Bank sent a letter from Valencia Spain dated February 17 recounting health and travel with his family. He describes passing through France visiting Spain including Granada and the Alhambra and plans to Gibraltar Egypt and the Holy Land while noting the evolving relations between the United States and Spain.
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Spain
Granaua
Alhambra
Irving
Suade
Gibraltar
Alpiora
Aleo
Holy Land
Woodward
United States
F Molinas Death A Coroner Jury Rules Accidental
A coroner's jury in the Cantus canyon returned that F. Molino's death in a cabin fire last Thursday was accidental. Neighbors found the charred remains as the blaze trapped him in bed. Friends doubt the verdict, citing Molino's enemies and past cattle theft troubles, while local Mexicans considered him an informer. Selma holds a mass meeting to nominate candidates for city offices with names from both short and long term positions on the ballot.
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Cantus Canyon
F. Molino
Molo
Selmas
Selma
G. L Lew D. Pinnell
P. Rasmudeen
Walter Scott
Trustes
I Sturgis
G.A Damron
J .N. Manlove
George B Otia
M. Vincent
Marakall
Cheater Duay
M. Byrne
M Martina
Doc” Woodward
Tresauter
D . Snodgraes
Clark
C. I. Meracle
Staley
W. J. Roberta
Farmers Meet at Malaga Institute Session Draws Interest
An interesting session of the Farmers Institute at Malaga attracted heavy attendance. J He Rus served as chair, B E Hutchinson read on tree planting and pruning, and Mira JH Hatch spoke on drainage. A planned Barmera Institute debate on drainage and a talk by Professor G W Woodworth on thrips featured.
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Malaga
J. He Rus
E H. Hutchinson
Fowler
Mira
JH Hatch
Central Colony
Farmora’ Club
Barmera
Freepo
G W Woodworth
Barkeley
Fresno waiter seeks divorce from young wife in Canada case
George Ferguson of Fresno sues Ruth Ferguson for divorce after years of separation and a return to California. He claims parental pressure and future inheritance spurred his wife’s departure while Canadian courts delay proceedings. Ferguson’s attorney’s neglect delayed action. a second hearing set as locals expect a remarriage plan once divorce is granted.
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George Ferguson
Fresno
Ruth Ferguson
Canads
Jergeson
Huewesaims
Ontario
Tae
Tergnaon
California
Bie
Hwing
Canada
Im Cage
Beroma
Ferguson
Lorgnson
Chamber of Commerce Endorses Castle Bill for Central California District
The Chamber of Commerce approved Rep Castle's proposal to form a United States judicial district for Central California. It urges Fresno and region representatives to push passage during the current session. The group also discussed tightening initiation fees and arranging a new local train service linking Fresno with Visalia via Collis to improve rail access.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lawa
Ibis
Kearney ‘Avenue
Goma
Jemna Madicon
Garratt
Tc White
Butler
Piorts
Hermann
James Madison
Comet
Hundred Thousand Club
I Committee
Tan
Reuyon
Guan Reichef
New York
R. B. Butler
J . Hermann
Freano
Castle
United States
Calfornia
California
House
Senate
Fresno
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
Collis
Viahailver
At & O
Preswont Reichman
Deserted minister's son Kenoyer in Reedley jail trial
Reedley pastor’s son Roy Kenoyer awaits trial in county jail for failing to support his infant child. He deserted his wife and baby after living in Selma, then stayed at his father's Reedley home. Neighbors describe him as lacking character while the pastor's standing remains strong with Rev Pitman and the United Brethren church. Authorities report the arrest after his wife sought aid and swore out a complaint.
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C .E
Kenoyer
Reedley
Selma
Sicca
Readley
Renoyere
Roy Kenoyer
Saparvisora
Yar
New lodge founded and officers named in Cratervele
A new lOO Lodge at Centerville was instituted Tuesday evening with seventeen charter members. Elected and named as officers were Grand Master A M Draw District Deputy F W Chapman Grand Warden A J Shielde Grand Secretary A L Fwing and others. About fifty locals attended the ceremony and the event included several relatives from Readley Sanger Towler and Tresno. Monahan Payne and James J Moashau plus Rebecce Payne were married Monday by Rev Carpenter at the Methodist Church South. The couple are well connected and plan to reside in Marrposs County as the new library project proceeds.
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Centerville
Cratervele
Otheers
W Grimes
L Power
W. A Olver
Bilvore
M Draw
W Chapman
J Shielde
R Haisnenn
Rol Jo
Monahan Payne James J Moashau
Wied
Rebecce Payne
Thag City
Methodist Church South
Bosineca
Marrposs County
Monterey Road project eyed by London capitalists and local officials
Colonel AW Jones of Monterey and Mayor P P Dandridge led a railroad delegation touring the coast range to brief London financiers about a Monterey and Fresno line. James and Major Dandridge prepare a report due mid next month. construction could start late June or early July if funded. The 145 mile direct route would be about 75 miles shorter than the present line, with Freano expected as a terminus for a time.
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Thurdays Wall
AW. Jones
Monterey
Monterey and
Fresno
P.P. Dandridge
J W.H. Sames
London
Unghee
James
England
Jamoa
Dandridge
Thay
Holheter
Coast Range
Jones
Retnvreau
Freano
Ita
Waa
Aaswar
Tt Id
Hollister
GC 8
New York
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Anese
Tom Levey
Jos Copeland
Tresno
Timopine
Sbe
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Courthouse Park
Atreat Department of Haden
Thomas E Hughes
Sam
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Theof
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al Kal
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Chace & Daniels Gtoch
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Chase & Daniele
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Bill Day
Constable Kerr
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N& Bendel, Mis
Presbyterian Social
Con Angels
Don Angel
Kingsburg
Ventura
N Street
Con
Kingaburg
The
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Oleander
Viselia
Gadd “Oreanper
Ladd
Charlie Stor
Mehan
White's Bridge
Veale Jamo
Charlie Storie
Tipton
Lucas
Miltoy Harper
Ire Jordan
Sue Liuasteen
L. Oat Heon
W Jurford
Join Clark
Amirameddately
Arthu
r_ Briggs
Herminghaus
Pads Dock
Mariposa Street
C. J. Woodward
Molinas
Malaga Institute
Fresno Warter
James Fneldart
Jon
Aderble
Guy Parkers
Dotrict Court
Visalia
Flyer
Monterey Road
Col. Jones
Sentinel Teachers Institute
Teasherd
Sentinel
Mies Storer
Mra Henderson
M. S. Storer
Rarang the
Devila
Thomas Borden
John Yager
R M. Porter
A. W. Frederick
Miszes Snonce
Bowen
AW. Uiepentos
M. S. Stovzx
Sentinel Twotetute
A.S. Murray
Wife Springfield
Miles Restoratye Fersar
Niewspa Perhashive
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