Governor Altgeld and Carlisle quotes stir critics in 19th century column
The piece laments Governor Altgeld of Illinois for quoting Congressman Carlisle's harsh warnings on metal money and gold standards. It also critiques a libel ruling, discusses water rights, silk and industry fears from Japanese competition, and juggles various editorial snippets about California politics and national issues.
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CARLISLE
Altgeld
Mlinais
ea zentieman
Secreary
John G. Carlisle
Europe
Congressman Carlisle
Seara-aries Smith
Herbert
ompany
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oratary
ain
prin
Govtmnor
Garlisle
noody
secretary of the treasury
someody
Dr. Jekyl
dr. Hyde
Agricultural poverty drives men from farming in hard times
The piece argues low living pay in farming pushes men to other vocations while farms grow less profitable. It laments laws and lawmakers for failing to remedy the issue and urges equal opportunity for agriculturists to earn a living, save for old age. Local notes report visits, hires, and community happenings in Clovis and nearby areas.
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Centerville Letter and Local Improvements Reported
Centerville notes orange tree planting and other improvements. A Hughes Creek crew under John Akerg builds a fence around a large pasture. Kilgore hires six men for an orange grove beside Centerville. Captain Thomas Yost lists property as deputy assessor. Sewing machines hum as residents prep for a Friday picnic in the oak grove. Freano Canal Company reports water restored after head gate blowout on Lone Tree channel feeding River Bend. Fulton G Berry ranch farmer John Thompson shows grain from deep plowing. Question about Centerville improvement club and early season plans.
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Hughes Creek
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Kilgore
Centerville
Thomas Yost
aseessor
righ place
Freano, Canal Company
Lone Tree channel
River Bend
John Thompson
Fulton G. Berry
Mr. Kilgore
SLEIGHAELL
Madera Left Out The Valley Road Decision Revealed
The Madera Mercury reproduces a letter from Vice President Robert Watt of the Valley railroad explaining why the line will not pass through Madera. The reply from Captain Ward-Doear details that a new route offers few advantages, risks rights of way reconveyance, and cannot justify the costs. The letter emphasizes friendship and a desire to benefit the whole region. Also brief notes from the Tulare Register joke about happiness through pig watching and a report on Saree Vines recovering from frost.
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Valley Road
Madera Mercury
Captain Ward
Robert Watt
the
Valley railroad
Madera
San Francisco
J. F. Ward
Doear Bir
wileza
sitaly
Rosy
Warn
Battle near Bulawayo reports conflicting on British sortie
Telegraphic reports from Bulawayo describe a British force under Napier and Duncan engaging Matabele defense works four miles from the city. The clash featured rapid fire guns, heavy close combat, and a retreat toward Bulawayo with significant casualties on both sides. Official and unofficial accounts conflict on timing and outcomes, but both acknowledge heavy Matabele losses and a costly British withdrawal.
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Associated Press
Care Tews
Bulawayo
Matabeles
arma
Captaing
Napier
Duncan
Dancan
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stone
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Matabele conflict report near Bulawayo and telegraph line repairs
Dispatches describe Matabele forces slashing toward Bulawayo with British forces repelling them after a heavy engagement. F G Selena leads a party toward Magoe to repair the telegraph line at Fig Tree and safeguard it from marauding bands. Rinderpest devastates Bechuanaland herds, worsening famine prospects. Belong narrowly escapes drowning, aided by Lt Windley. Reports claim scattered British casualties while Matabele losses are heavy.
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Magne
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Bechunaland
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Pretoria
Kruger
England
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Huluwayo
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Windley
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