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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
4
Walter Lowe an ex convict aroused manhunt details with Sheriff Westfall pursuing a suspected bandit linked to a 1885 case. The report describes Lowe’s arrest, questioning, the Boner tally, and a countywide search while Republicans organize the National Republican Club of Fresno City with officers, bylaws, and plans for delegates to a San Francisco convention.
A letter dated April reports Mrs Clarence J Berry and Miss Edna Bush leaving Lake Linterman for Dawson. They say their boat trip ended without major illness, noting only mountain fever and one case of sprig meningitis. They expect to reach Dawson within days.
John Hoye faced Recorder Club on disturbing the peace charge after pleading guilty. He admitted breaking a chair during a dispute with his mother in law at his home and was remanded as counsel evaluates an appropriate punishment.
A large gathering met yesterday for a monthly meeting at Aviano Presbyterian Church. The program featured scripture readings on women's work led by Viola Pierce and Mrs L Robinson, a paper on the topic by Miz Dennett, and a solo by Mrs W F Forsey with others joining in the discussion.
The article notes Dr Chester Rowell as the Republican pick for convention attendance and honors. club members praise the party and pledge work for its success. It lists appointees tasked with circulating membership rolls and enrolling Republicans citywide, with a meeting scheduled a week hence for reports and thanks.
Impressive ceremonies conducted by the Woodmen honor Harry Marshall, charter member of Vanantty camp, with Reverends leading rites at Mountain View and cemetery services. Friends and family present as floral tributes and a final vigil marked his passing after a long illness.
A census pause delays redraw of uncertsaly county offices as rural townships near Fresno face new constable and justice needs. Snow notes ten judicial townships outside Fresno may be under ten thousand population, forcing a census to determine staffing and boundaries amid county cost concerns.
The dwelling of U Gravano on his vineyard in Washington colony burned yesterday morning. Gravano, who lived alone, started a fire to cook breakfast, then went to the barn. The house quickly caught fire, with the cause uncertain though possibly a defective flue or an exploding lamp. Loss estimated around $600, partly insured.
G A Baron finally left jail after settling a $54 fine plus accrued costs totaling about $1. The court had ordered additional payments to his wife, but after paying the balance he was freed. He may be able to explain how the sums were calculated and whether any further punishment remains possible.
A fragment notes a Cubin question and political issues sinking into insignificance as a man seeks relief from piles with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, prescribed by Dr C Pad deck, a druggist located at 1720 Mariposa Street.
Fresno report details mothers and sisters organizing a Red Cross chapter to supply hospital needs. Volunteers plan to sew belts and sew lists of items, with weekly meetings and a drive to gather donations and materials for sick and wounded.
Field report describes Company C in active service marching to camp life near San Francisco May 18. It covers drill, rations, leadership, discipline, and notable individuals including Pvt. Morss and Captain Dunewin, with meals, camp layout, and morale notes amid preparations for expedition and Manila involvement.
Fragmented political clash unfolds as the Populist fusion committee, led by Paine, fills vacancies and seeks to exclude Republicans from the ticket. Democrats face pressure to concede concessions while factions in the party spar over control, loyalty, and potential cross‑endorsement as plan details emerge amid intra party maneuvering.
A call goes to growers to elect delegates to a convention. The committee includes Mo Shea Kearney Louis Duster C Winte Goklst LS Umttenden LD Sure and Ww or Rowell. Districts are asked to form committees and appoint one delegate from each district to travel to the convention meeting Saturday.
A fragmented OCR passage references Fresno names and locations with unclear meaning. It mentions a person named Misha Ty and events on the shore, plus a vague fall levine and a vehicle code number 310039. The text reads as garbled notes from a local scene with mixed proper nouns.
Bon Alford of the Democratic state central committee rides home from San Francisco after attending a fusion conference. He doubts fusion is feasible in California as Populists push to dictate the Democratic platform and delegates, risking a split. Democratic leaders resist, seeking to hold their convention on July 12th with chosen delegates ready to bolt if fusion fails.
Fragmented OCR fragment describes political tensions within county party lines with Democratic and Republican factions. Mentions names like Yostaly and Pel astort, county committee actions, and possible shifts around public support and committee alignments. Weak clarity but indicates ongoing party reorganization and calls for unity before a vote or convention.
The testimony in a divorce case details repeated abuse by John L Boyd toward his wife. Neighbors and family corroborate the plaintiff’s claims of battering, threats, and coercion, with the couple’s attempt to separate and a late compromise. The mother’s testimony supports the plaintiff’s account as attorneys for both sides present at the hearing.
Amid fresh air and scented warmth, the Fame family reunion drew kin from near and far to JG Fame’s home. Relatives shared greetings after years apart, while men debated city topics and women exchanged lively chatter over a bountiful dinner.
A scrambled box score recap lists player names and hits from games featuring Louisville, Boston, and Chicago. It notes pitchers, errors, and outs with partial line scores and regional team references, highlighting key at bats and defensive miscues across several innings.
Ten men attempted a river crossing on a raft near Allendens river taft ne sprunged near noon in calm center of the stream the raft capsized and the men were swept into the water several succeeded in reaching shore but one official drowned and others missing or rescued.
A garbled notice requests residents of Oleandenits ih fear of Olernde and Waolt wet to meet at UL W sa neon colons cemetery on Saturdis Way at 4 am for a Pupus cleanup. It names local organizers J D Calloway Milcholl and references Decoration Dax ser Trices. Additional lines list various individuals and a Dr C Paddah at 1790 Mariposa Street.
An old advertisement touts a product called the Early Riser Pill by Dr Paddock druggist at 119 Lafaripoesa Street. It promises longer, better, and wiser life with a catchy slogan about late nights and early rising. The line echoes vintage patent medicine style.
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