Hawaii Colony Politics and European Influence Tarnish Island Rule
Fragmented account recalls Juang Kalakaua era amid money driven change on the Hawaii Islands. It notes royal leadership, growing foreign influence, and bribery scandals touching local officials and clergy, with Chinese migrants cited as entrenched in commerce and governance. The piece laments corruption eroding native governance and power.
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Juang Kalakaua
Mammon
sandwich Islands
Kabikiva
Hawaii
deland
uete tate
afiure
Kuakigi
wlind
thapl
dons
ueddment
reccwain
Ertl
Clonumen
sam paurdane
connertad
Panama Canal Work In Crisis Sparks Rumors Of Shutdowns
A Panamanian report suggests the Panama Canal project faces persistent funding shortfalls and possible work shutdowns. A correspondent notes contracts finished and accepted, while observers warn of further pauses as money troubles deepen, with cargo ships continuing to move amid gloom. An unrelated remark recounts a man named Matarovich, once Republican, claiming to support Cleveland after a prior election scheme.
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Mo De Tosseps
Aspinwall
dogain
munger poly
Panam
Star and Herald
canal company
cours
Panama canal
Panama
Cleveland
a Matarovich
Lafayette hall
San Francisco
Matarovich
Republican party
Tiseno
San Francisco Politics and Buckley amid party turmoil
A fragmented account describes San Francisco Republicans rallying against Democratic free trade policies, led by Buckley’s drive to regain municipal power. The piece links political strategy, voter shifts, and potential retribution against Democrats, with implications for precincts, county committees, and plans for restructuring urban governance and local influence. It also notes demographic shifts and small-farm expansion as broader economic context.
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Republican party
San Francisco
Buckley
San Quentin stud
Republi
Luchlkey
San Princisce
anting
Democrat party
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acre
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Puckley
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The Tribune Faces Hard Times and Bright Farm Prospects
The Evening Tribune laments debt and shrinking receipts while praising Fresno area small farms. It notes the colony system's success in Presno county drawing attention from other counties, with Fresno leading in small farms and land being divided into town lots to meet future demand.
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wall
Sith
Brother Palmer
California
Presno county
Presno
Merced
Stanislaus
San Fouquin
Kern
Sacramento valles
Fresno
Freano
Fragmented OCR text on political scandal and court case
A garbled historical newspaper fragment discusses political figures and alleged corruption, citing Cleveland and California politics. It mentions a court case involving Mrs Sirah Vthea and Judge Terry, with notes on potential pardons and imprisonment timelines.
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Sirah Vthea feny
Jerry
United
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mudc tment
Carey
Clevelid
Terry
Alameda uul
Vareh
Vineyardists from Madera and Mintura sign protest list
Twelve vineyardists representing 1700 acres ask to be added to the protest against the Mills bill recently published. The note also asks for the status of the counter movement led by Bruce Cavite, a young gentleman described as enterprising by supporters.
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Madera
Mintura
Mills
Bruce Cavite
San Joaquin Valley Rail Line Proposal and Impact
The text discusses a proposed Stockton to Visalia railroad along the San Joaquin River base. It notes historical doubts about profitability, the Southern Pacific’s route through central valley, irrigation and land subdivision spurring settlement, and the eventual economic benefits seen near Stockton Visalia and Bakersfield as the line enabled water access and farming expansion.
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Visalia
Southern Pacific
thas valley
San Joaquin valley
masini
Tom Scotts row
Cal foinit
stockton
Visalic
reise
roth
Stolston
Trsno city
Frees trade feared in demoted era atavistic debate
A damaged editorial stance laments free trade from 19th century Democratic viewpoints. It argues that opposition to tariffs would devastate American labor, ruin factories, and drive workers into lower skilled jobs while foreign goods flood markets, throttling local industries and property values. It rails against prominent Republicans and mocks claims of widespread support for free trade.
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Poor Railway Service In California Monopolies Damaging Trade
Calfornia faces railroad woes as one firm allegedly controls inland traffic, dictating terms to others. The piece laments inadequate freight and passenger facilities, citing overwhelming traffic at switches and stations and criticizing Southern Pacific for unfair practices hampering local and eastern commerce.
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Calforniea
Southern Pacific company
Calfornia
Rail service critique and calls for rival lines in California
The piece laments Southern Pacific delays and freight blockades from Paso to San Francisco and at Oakland. It argues for a competing railroad to relieve bottlenecks, citing stalled engines and worsening winter prospects while contrasting with free trade debates and labor anecdotes from Rhode Island and California.
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Southern Pacific
California
Fresno
fou diss
No Intention by Impate v Sut Forme
Describes conditions for people returning from California and those seeking to settle in the Golden State. Evokes the lure of cheap land and favorable climate, urging neighbors to move to Fresno County as a desirable, affordable destination. Mentions buyers ready to purchase land at low prices amid urban pressures.
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Golden state
Iresno
Liesna
Exclusive on trade bills and health measures in 19th century policy
A historical excerpt debates an excluson bill linking immigration limits to a warning against dangerous precedents. It notes Governor Waterman appoints Dr SoS fferick of San Francisco to inspect Yuma borders for disease, while no state quarantine exists yet. It also critiques free wool and free trade, cites past tariff impacts, and announces William Franke’s nomination for fifth district supervisor.
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state board of health
SoS fferick
San Francisco
Yuma
Mexico
Republican county central committee
William Franke
Kings nver
Reed
Hawke
Fresno County Leads in Prosperity and Growth
Fresno County leads the state in progress with extensive brick construction in the business district and numerous new residences. The countryside shows 14 000 acres of orchard plus expanding vineyards. Freight from Fresno depot reaches millions of pounds, with county output projected to reach about 7 500 000 this year and population rising toward 4 000. Strong land offers and investments attract settlers to Fresno County.
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Bresno
tresno ats ms
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sime
Sresno
rapilly
Tresno
Prohibition Judge's Extreme Kansas Beermonger Verdict
A Kansas judge fines a beverage clerk twenty thousand nine hundred dollars and imprisons him for seventeen years for selling 208 glisses of beer. The piece argues the sentence reflects temperance zeal and questions divine authority behind such prohibitory laws.
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reid
Kangashue
Joseph South
bour
miriu tong
Kansas prohibitionists
Boom Periods Mark Western City Growth
Periods of great commerce have punctuated the history of cities west of the Mississippi, including Kansas City and San Francisco. Mining, agriculture, horticulture, and lumber fueled booms, yet a gambling spirit fueled speculation, often at the expense of prudent use of natural resources and balanced development.
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Kansas City
Denver
Leadville
Virginia City
San Francisco
Portland
Los Angeles
San Diego
Fresno boom and real estate caution urge steady growth
A Fresno real estate boom glows while caution warns of a crash from overbuilding and speculative town lots. The piece notes California surplus land risk, plans for residential development, and a restrained market attitude amid rising construction of brick buildings and school funding efforts. It cites Fresno papers and regional commerce, with mentions of local politics and rail expansion aspirations.
California Dried Fruit Association Formed in New Cooperative
The California Dried Fruit association creates a new body with $200000 capital stock, six producers and three dealers on the board. It aims to stabilize prices and prevent overproduction while extending sales, reducing costs, and protecting interests of California growers and dealers. Members must own shares and producers cannot hold multiple shares per acre.
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boa
geoneru mane
crick
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