30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
An old newspaper piece discusses overcrowded schools and suggests radical reforms. Dr Wright cites experiments showing machines and self teaching could replace desks books and lessons, promising a future education free of traditional constraints.
An analysis argues that war exposes humanity to horror like witch trials but also fuels social progress. It contends war’s cruelty can be endured as part of human evolution, while its end will come when oppression yields to reason and peace.
The suit references cruelty claims from a wife who alleges harm during a troubled marriage. File notes indicate distress and disputes over conduct, with references to past events and residence in Woodlish. The complaint names Theo Reitz and Patty as parties and cites a city report on the matter.
The passage argues for boosting domestic poultry cattle alfalfa and dairy to cut costs and raise exports. It emphasizes raising own food, reducing imports, and leveraging chickens cattle and cheese to improve state and national production and wealth. It highlights insects as a nuisance and urges practical farming to support economy.
A fragmented column battens anti Dever stance with letters and editorials. It portrays Admiral Dewey as a target of mob sentiment and political pressure, noting disappointment in public discourse, calls for restraint, and debate over paving costs and urban policy in tense national mood.
A fragmented 19th century ad style text extols the effects of tonics and tonics like Doctor Pierces Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It features user testimonials from Annie Blephien and Miss Belleville Wood praising relief from backache and general well being, claiming cures over months.
A contentious issue unfolds over an erroneous property assessment cited by Judge Walker and County Assessor Edwards. The entry notes taxpayer losses, calls for reversal, and quotes critics and supporters, including Mr Ferguson, on the lack of redress once a mistake is admitted.
A man identified as Litimgson, recently separated from his wife in Georgia, killed himself by an overdose of laudanum in a San Francisco lodging house after being let out of work. A note to friends and a telegram to a brother in Oxford were found. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death by suicidal overdose, and the beds await word from relatives.
Solomon defeats Hartigan after a long title bout described as fierce and taxing. The crowd roared as Solomon pressed the action, forcing a series of exchanges through the fifteenth round and earning judges' acclaim for endurance and aggressive technique.
About 100 people witnessed the fight as preliminary rounds between Mezidich and Inernton produced a controversial draw after Thornton protested persistently before accepting the outcome. The bout between Co Brown and Jack McCarthy ended without a decision amid disputes over rules.
The Friday Daily notes the Board of Supervisors completed monthly business, subdividing waivers, and addressing ordinances. Mrs McMoohn was temporarily released, Vic William McCullough received a monthly stipend for two nephews, a ship purchase and a health district transaction were approved, and Balsom Guth & Co saw its bill audited. The editor was instructed to draft record entries, and fifteen tons of fertilizer were bought from George C Reed for the committee house park. S J Chart received $10 for the expenses of her son, PS Crnft.
The Fresno Flame and Irrigation Company announced the season’s end with the mill to be lowered after tomorrow. The shutdown will affect about five hundred workers. Phosssons stock was twenty two million feet. sap-out will take days to finish. Company expects to resume operations after winter. Mr Shiver reports a very successful season.
A divorce was granted to Anne C Tannen Wis yesterday from Veter Hansen bs Judse Risley. The default of the divorce was entered with the plaintiff Ama Oui Teinsen as witness.
Professor Howard from the department of entomology at agriculture visited the George C Rueding nursery last night to examine the blu tonhagie at Owl. The trip attracted significant attention as the department plans to spend about one couple of days in town. Professor Flayerd arrived from Washington and stayed in San Francisco.
The Fresno poultry show neared its end with birds exhibited and buyers from the San Joaquin Valley Commercial Association arriving. Ro J. Venn of Presno won 51 dollars 15 cents for ten birds, with Cox of Delano at 93 dollars 64 cents and WWoE Kirby of Madera close behind. Venn edged a tie by tie-breaker for the top prize. A banquet followed with about twenty poultrymen present, led by newly elected president Mitchell, who outlined plans to boost the industry and noted strong local interest in thoroughbred poultry.
The event featured numerous guests and judges among whom George Ro Andrews stood out for his systemic approach. Key displays included Plymouth class winners such as Cox first Best Plymouth and McConnell Yt Phmouth stock, with top prizes in categories like Sweeps and Best Play.
The Board of Supervisors approved a graduated license tax on mercantile houses based on monthly receipts, extending to restaurants hotels and lodgings with room counts. It keeps liquor regulation under review while directing removal of the liquor ordinance and requires new petitions for renewals. The measure includes brick makers brick sales businesses and other trades, with rates ranging from 1500 to 300 for various monthly revenue brackets and quarterly licenses.
Mrs A Tf Stevens of Buhercietd west of the San Joaquin Ville Tolevien of Womens Clubs led a meeting where standing committees were apportioned. Fresno clubs were represented except the transportation committee. Chairmen named include Mrs VP Ao Harris on pilgrim, Mrs W C Colson on committee, and Mrs Rhode on Wednesday Club education.
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