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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
2
Growers announce an organized meeting to address franh rate changes after yesterday's vote. The mass meeting discusses price cuts and reduced profits as fighters within the group intensify. Theo Kearney urges unity and suggests pooling the crop to secure future terms.
At a Kingston growers meeting a plan to form a growers association was discussed. A committee was appointed to study options and call delegates from school districts to a mass meeting. Several speakers urged pooling the crop and creating a market to stabilize prices, with proposed capital and trustees to manage packing and sale. Two potential paths were debated, including a syndicate funded by willing investors to control supply and prices.
A Fresno county raisin producer outlines a plan to form a cooperative, subscribe stock, and pool packing houses to control costs and market reach. He argues for a nationwide campaign through grocery trade channels, leveraging existing distribution to boost producer profits without public financing or extensive contracts.
A long speech urges unity and action to protect homes and fortunes against foreclosures. The speaker criticizes past misconduct, calls for a focused plan, and insists that organized effort, guided by experience and shared advice, is the path to prosperity. He warns that without union the sheriff with foreclosures will come quickly.
The county Republican central committee met yesterday in Mc Drews with many members from rural areas and a large visitor turnout. Chairman G W Jones presided with secretary John C Monewis and secretary Jistem QO Seubna. several members left the coat basin as proxies were discussed, a June 16 primaries and June 21 convention were planned, and a Republican Club organized with a meeting set for next Tuesday in City Hall to recruit members and extend party support.
The piece surveys Democratic opposition to a fusion program linked to aid for volunteers families, criticizing concessions to Populists and predicting party splits. It notes Sheriff and District Attorney race dynamics, names several candidates, and mentions a Fresno concert prospect and a military anecdote from a local train event.
The text recalls a soldier Curt with endurance facing Hun forces and praises community support for the front. It mentions a violent street incident where a man’s head was wounded by a spittoon, with neighbors and local groups urged to aid families and sustain morale. The piece hints at a broader wartime fundraising or assistance effort by the Chamber of Commerce and local organizations.
The Merced Gun Club hosted a tournament with Fresno entrants. Weather reduced participation but several shooters posted notable scores including Dr Hyde and Lewis. Ian Thompson achieved a top record with eight hits out of ten, while Fresno shooters returned home after a trying day and reported mixed treatment at the event.
The Dus lay guardsmen of Company Tey Peck brace for a second lieutenant selection within the next fortnight the race attracting many privates. Johnny Albin seeks to remain combat ready and earn a commission to fight with a name to his credit, while Lil Vaudm and Lic Troybridge join a crowded fieldof experienced contenders. The company aims to fill the vacancy and maintain full quota as the second call approaches.
Miss Rose Farrow of West Park won the silver medal in a Friday event held at 715 ton half. Rev Mr Smith of Oleander presented the medal amid praise for the contestants. Mrs Lo Wi King of Sta and Mr if yohe and Vassar conducted the exercises, with the audience applauding the successful program.
A Madera County election report reviews a failed fusion bid between Democrats and Populists. It notes party leaders and candidates, counts party splits, and reserves judgment on the next moves as Democrats face fallout while Republicans gain. The piece cites a Populist slate for county offices and critiques the Democratic convention’s handling of the fusion effort.
A disjointed account details a Populist convention clash with Democrats over nominations and concessions. The piece notes lingering faction flare, a late decision process, and the emergence of Judy O Conley for associate justice, with resolutions adopted amid party maneuvering.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Democratic State convention in the San Joaquin area. Mentions a candidate from Mila and a stated goal to secure a representative for the Mignade association, with references to Hon and Justice figures and party support considerations.
The chief discusses the Vesuvius vigilantly, describing a small swift vessel armed with pneumatic guns and dynamite shells. Proponents claim it could annihilate fleets, while critics warn of unreliability in rough seas and complex machinery likely failing when needed most.
The New York Post recounts the Dum Dum bullet's design changes in Britain and its French debate. It explains the transition from Lee Metford to cupro-nickel coated rounds, noting how sharper tips and harder coatings affect tissue damage and stopping power in colonial battles.
The Jusvenile Lemba temperance society was organized at West Park schoolhouse. It will meet Fridays at one o clock, with Rev J O W Webb as superintendent leading meetings.
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