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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1894
Page
1
A station robbery attempt led by two men ends when a menacing shot hits a deputy, who collapses in the doorway. The wounded officer is hospitalized with a likely fatal stomach injury as investigators trace the incident through the tense standoff and ensuing chaos.urchासी
A major fire in Boston injures nine people and devastates over two thousand residents facing possible homelessness. Families with babies and small children sheltered under a roof saved only a few mattresses as the blaze consumed lumber and a baseball park near the right field bleachers. The incident uproots the poor and leaves many without prospects as firefighters battle the blaze through the night.
Covey Brown and Jones faced another police court setback as Judge Muller overruled their motion for a new trial and ordered them to appear Thursday for sentencing. A motion for certiorari to restrain the court from proceeding was mentioned, seeking to bar the marshal from enforcing the order.
The supreme court discharged Libby deputy school superintendent of Tresno county on a writ of habeas corpus after two consecutive three year sentences. The ruling references the Libby case and notes background on the murder investigation near Tarmer Chmterlam and Walnut township. The article also mentions tax assessor reimbursements in Butte county and a reception for Congressman Wilson.
A fragmented tale spans San Francisco Belmont and Denver with a claimed kidnapping of Linly Freeman later linked to Mooney family ties. The text references Mary Cuneo and James Mooney, a pursuit for identity, and a meeting in Sacramento testing a possible father daughter link amid broader market and political chatter.
In Tony Supreme Court Judge Uebbard notes to retire as directors of the bank seek to rescind prohibition order. Justice Garoutte with Harmison Valarl and Wrant Beatty concur. bank chair to proceed with action. Also reports a shooting at Sutter Street saloon as Tingworthy wounds Tingworthy. investigation to follow by Gas Association. Easter events and race results noted, including Kentwhy Derby outcomes with Gleint, Pearl Lang, and Seered placing.
News in brief reports a bribery scheme linked to a tariff vote involving Senators Han ton of Virginia and Avie of South Dakota. The alleged offer aimed to sway their votes with payments up to 100 000 dollars. Representative J L Batiz of South Dakota is named in connection with the inquiry. The matter prompts calls for a full investigation by the Senate committee and authorities.
Delegates gathered in Oakland to organize the prohibition convention. More than 200 of 275 delegates responded, with nominations for state offices including governor and lieutenant governor. The Fifth district nominated Robert Sumners of San Jose for Congress with a reception at the Tiberanite.
Reports say Detective Harris was shot last night at Boulder Creek and is not expected to survive while a posse led by Sheriff Botluer and Deputy Share combs the area. The search near the railway junction and sugar mill yielded no robber sightings. Also noted are missing children, Chinese merchants ruling, and various maritime updates and deposits.
Report from New York May 16 describes industrials under the territorial reporting committee. Officials plan to move a bandit group south by river route with army approval for reporting of the election and deputies. Incident includes 5.00 000 damage and multiple injuries from a fire in Jones Wools and surrounding streets.
A garbled report discusses Governor Wuters pressing for removal of prison towers at a Colorado facility. Warden Webster resists. Chamberlain, Reynolds, and Craven lobby for action. The issue hinges on politics, public order, and the governor appointing a commission to decide.
Reports from Wisconsin and Minnesota detail extensive flooding and damage as Chippewa River swells over banks and several towns report washed out railways and downed telegraph wires. Damages include destroyed dams, flooded streets, collapsed depots, and property losses with hundreds of households affected. authorities warn the disaster could rise further.
A fragmented report hints at bribery allegations tied to attempts to sway student committee actions and campus elections. The text references possible direct or indirect influence on student governance and the senate’s reaction amid an ongoing inquiry.
Disjointed excerpts reveal Bryan era campaign moves amid party tensions. Mentions in Nebraskan and Philadelphia press trace reform pitches, committee probes into donations, and calls to extend Senate hours. Recounts election margins, party power plays, and proposed investigations into fundraising and influence.
Fragmented report covers debate over reducing opium duty from twelve to six cents per pound and restoring a previous rate, with mentions of bribery probes, Western lawmakers, and investigations tied to the pending tariff bill. It also notes army movements near Modesto and other late May events including industrials and local incidents.
A battered fragment reports Mrs Lartride and a city LDS leader discuss a supposed murder involving Geeme Decker of Yreka. The text mentions a boy and a three year period, with unclear details from a disrupted source.
A woman leaped in front of a moving passenger train near Sunmerdwut, dying from a self inflicted act. The incident, and the missing mind state, is linked to context surrounding a boxing figure Fasscesco. A separate child injury report notes a year old boy run over by a dray in the Sand Wart pass area, suffering bruises but surviving. Trustees for WOE church are named as Steve Po Comes Henry Burdett JOM Bridges G Nelon Woham Neely and John Smith.
A powerful cyclone struck Morrill County near Morrill, destroying Kunkle and surrounding areas. Homes were leveled, trees uprooted, and bodies found in the debris. In Williams County the storm halted life for miles, with several fatalities, including Mrs Barbieth whose house collapsed and scattered remains. George Oxiner was killed when hurled from his plow and dashed to death.
Preparations for a field day include ten events plus trick contests on the 20th with medals donated by Lusint ts. Dues enforcement, a tug of war, and a baseball game at the fair grounds are announced. A Chinese entertainment shows at the congregation and a Texas Regatta records attempt are noted alongside a Christian Endeavor convention and Prohibition nominations.
A violent mob swept through a rural area near Vac valley, looting houses and terrorizing residents. Local ranchers and villagers organized armed resistance, captured the attackers, and turned them over to authorities in Vacaville, with about eighty men held for investigation as tension remains high.
A resident speaker asserts that the local Sauer School has excluded students based on race and religion, recounting years of attendance and contradicting claims of discipline or merit. The letter protests alleged favoritism, threats to exposure, and demands publication of facts supporting equal access for all pupils amid community tensions.
Rebekah lodge entertained at Spivey Hall for orphans and a literary program. Nelle Edin recited. Mr Kuk and Vey Jonson performed a duet. Ice cream, delbides, and dancing followed intermission. social hour with Cowan & Co awarded $4040 in a separate suit by Judge Holmes.
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