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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
1
Associated Press reports a strike by grain shovelers and related dock workers in Suffolk area disrupting freight movement. Leaders met into the night to press for adherence to an agreement, with monthly men and hoisting engineers pledging support if needed.
AP dispatches report reluctance and cautious dialogue among U S and Cuban officials over distributing a 900000 dollar bounty to Cuban troops. Plans shift as General Gomez blocks replacements while Brooke presses a balanced distribution and warns of delays amid tense Cuba situation. A fatal fall in a separate May 4 report concludes with a foreman missing.
A report discusses religious objections by a Mayo worker to Saturday labor duties within a Beals region context. The issue involves Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and an administrator proposing adjustments to weekend work obligations, with various officials referenced.
An eclectic clippings batch reports March weather shifts in the western U.S. including Salt Lake City, Nevada, and Northern California with temperatures lagging below normal and eastern winds. Separate baseball items cover scores from St Louis, Cincinnati, Washington, Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Chicago with game highlights, attendance, and key pitchers.
May 13 Atlanta reports ministers urge appointment of a committee to free on the forth common annual conference. The preamble cites dissatisfaction with handling of the matter and a minister notes the Alaska census and dispatches from Washington. Pinham to lead operations from Curele City with duties listed by September 1900.
A Princeton campus fight broke out as Pawnee Bill’s Wild West show bundled into a daytime parade. Students armed with turf, eggs, vegetables and improvised weapons clashed with cowboys and Indians, injuring several. University leaders condemned the attacks and barred students from attending the show.
A report from Washington states that wooden gunboats are to be replaced in training by newer ships. The vessels are deemed too small for the training program and will be reassigned to Atlantic coast service while crews transfer to larger ships.
Report notes the death of Lord Herschelis Wil, a former chancellor and member of a notable body. Details from Washington indicate a wartime service or public role, with a focus on his career and recognition. The obituary outlines esteem held by colleagues and the nation for his contributions.
Fragmentary text notes a 1944 tour of inspection in America and Europe. Mentions general or department figures and possible ties to commerce, but readable details are scarce and names unclear.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions various places and names with garbled wording. It references travel to Burgh or Pattstown and a visit to Crimps, with scattered personal names and local spots. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
A veteran promoter tied to the Pacific Short Line of Linux City and Western rail ambitions was killed in China last night by a fall from the Palmer House fourth floor. Seen as a leading figure among transcontinental promoters, he arrived with plans for a shorter rail route and had support from local capitalists to extend work as far as ONeill Nebraska before his death. He was widely known among eastern financiers and his family history remains largely undocumented.
Chicago report details a fatal shooting and a wounding after a quarrel among M f men linked to a sport dispute. Charles Giertz confronts neighbor Hausser over teasing a child. Hausser fires, wounding Pilume and Pfume, killing another. Police intervene, arrest Hausser after a tense crowd gathers.
The Commercial Company steamer Britannic arrived at Avesnes and will begin soundings this week to lay a strand linking Germany and the United States. George G Ward, vice president and manager, will sail on the American steamer St Paul to Southampton. He is summoned to Cologne to meet German Atlantic Telegraph officials. Efforts accelerate sounding. Ward expects a two month absence and plans for terminal arrangements for the wing of the cable. The section between this country and Avores will be ready for work by the planned date.
Assorted Prensa reports the Miners Federation holding a unanimous vote to elect officers for the coming year. Edward Roves is named president, James Wilett secretary, with a slate of board members including Peney, Foley, and Wilsh. The meeting at Ledwood, South Dakota, confirms district representatives and an ex-collector from Con Dey attending.
In a garbled report the Associated Press notes competition over the British Pacific Cable project. It suggests the exchequer may back the venture with central government funds while members of Parliament and Canadian officials show interest.
The district board fixed Muscatel second crop prices at $10 a ton despite bids up to $70 for Barton estate offerings. Producers cited rising demand for wines and raisins, while some members delayed action to complete settlements with early-year buyers. The report notes a tight grape outlook and ongoing negotiations with wine houses.
A Sacramento meeting of the Prue Gna Association discussed forming a cooperative movement among fruit growers to counter monopoly by refrigerator car providers and the rail lines. Key figures urged independent action, stocks, and possible trust formations, with next convention set for the 27th.
A worker fell about 100 feet into a shaft while standing on temporary staging at a Brunswich site. The accident occurred as the sup per gave way, sending him into a pool of water. He was rescued but died from injuries. Authorities are reviewing the mining claims and local conditions related to the incident.
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A Paris sourced wire quotes Archbishop Ireland urging nations to resolve disputes on intellectual terms. The piece warns against arms buildup and the ruin of civilization if wars persist, arguing peace rests on principled diplomacy and Christian humanity.
Reports from New York and London cover a fatal accident near Strafford linked to a Cambridge express, with the victim named Samuel Wyley. A separate dispatch notes American interests in Blewfields, Dayton, and the consul’s stance on settlement terms, government seizures returning and business resuming amid a formal settlement push.
A late night Southern Pacific freight collision near Towle disrupted service. The Owl crew reported extensive track damage and several cars derailed, with the river flooding parts of the line. Rescue work and temporary repairs delayed trains toward Tresne and nearby cities.
A town gathering described as a Young Peoples Picnic saw participants enjoy a day under trees with lime and mus features. The group spent hours rowing the stream while music provided by Heeris and Wall Parmer accompanied the event. Several names appear among attendees and organizers, including Miss Winlet Arthur and Mr Tey Houris, with a sense of community effort and local involvement throughout the day.
The association plans a new modern single story brick building at the corner of I and streets to house offices and meeting rooms. James Porteous funds a building lease as the group negotiates final terms with a post office relocation consideration. A full site, heating, lighting, and ventilation systems are described, marking a permanent home for the association.
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