Cyclone wrecks Arkansas city and insane asylum
A fierce cyclone battered a city in Arkansas causing widespread destruction. The penitentiary and the state insane asylum were heavily damaged with many killed or injured. Property losses exceed four million dollars as chaos and darkness spread through the town.
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Railroad Accident Near Draw Bridge In October
A smoking car on a narrow gauge passenger train derailed at Webster Street draw bridge. The car toppled into the water partially submerged. about a dozen passengers were injured though no fatalities were reported. The incident follows a similar 19th century accident on the same route. investigation details remain undisclosed.
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San Franasco
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Yreka Stage Robbed by Highwayman Near Fortunate Gym
A stage between Yreka and Kurt Jones was halted at 10 o clock by a highwayman who demanded Wells Fargo Co's box. The driver Dan Cawley and eight passengers were unmolested as the loot was handed over. The box reportedly contained valuable treasure. posters note pursuit by authorities. Also noted is the death of Frederick Ryan near Yonkers and alledged heiress Mabel Ryan Edwards amid a sweeping tale of her past marriages and performances.
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California Raisins and Corbett Fight Headlines September 1903
Calfornia raisin trade disruptions spark eastward shipments from the San Joaquin valley while the rusip combine withholds crop sales in a bid to shift demand west. Corbett and Fitzsimmons move toward a fight in New York as boxing politics unfold. Local municipal and trade notices conclude with election nominees and a cloudy Kern county wool and grain setback.
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Sacramento depot blunders blamed. court to reconvene
Next Monday the military court of inquiry will reconvene to locate responsibility for the Sacramento blunders on July 4. The testimony argues no military reason for failure to seize the depot, cites poor equipment and staff politicization, and signals reorganization of the National Guard with removal of incompetent officers.
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Arizona Robbery Suspects At Large After Stage Hold Up
Reports from Maricopa detail a five man gang that robs eastbound trains near the Overland line. Three headed toward Iahams and two toward the south, with a $1000 reward for capture. One suspect is John Donovan, 24, tied to earlier Prescott train robbery. two robbers shot near Pincnre. Authorities pursue toward the Mexican line.
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Horrors of the Desert Reported by Returning Prospectors
Returning prospectors recount extreme suffering after a desert trek near the national boundary. They describe a decayed American body found in clothing with rough envelope fragments, and a note addressed to Jas Moore. Garcia, Cogido, Cota and others endured three days without water, with several rescued Mexicans and an American. A second wanderer’s fate is suspected as a desert victim.
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Tagulo
State Grange approves Lubin proposition by small margin
The Lubin proposition to fund a portion of transportation costs for agricultural staples from American ports to foreign ports was adopted by a slim majority at the State Grange. A second resolution urged nationwide support and action to formalize the policy, with voting final during late sessions held today and tonight in a secretive proceeding.
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Court rules county treasurer holds school funds
The California Supreme Court decided state and county school monies belong to the county treasury, not the city treasury, invalidating a 1893 legislative amendment. The decision centers on a writ of mandate sought by Yours Bruch, San Jose Public Schools principal, against the county treasurer over salary payments. The ruling, written by Commissioner Jackson Temple and supported by the court, states the city treasurer cannot custody such funds as it violates common school requirements.
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Silver Coinage Debate Shapes Democratic Party Platform
A Democratic manifesto from Olney argues for free coinage of silver as a dominant national issue, linking Wilson era laws to monetary questions. Administration officials dismiss the plan, fearing it would derail the current business revival and national progress, while Thurman and allies face sharp criticism.
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Two Routes Outlined For San Joaquin Valley Road
Priscisco manager Teeds outlines two routes for the proposed San Joaquin valley road. One plan would run from San Iranusco to Stockton via San Pablo Walnut Creek Martinez Antioch and Brentcol, crossing marshes to Stockton. From there the route would follow the east side of the San Joaquin to Waterford Merced Varera Fresno Wanford then along the coast of Fulare lake to Povo and a return from Sai Francisco to Stockton. The other route would run from Stockton toward Modesto and Merced east of the Southern Pate Line to the San Joaquin river just north of Fresno into Fresno and down to Reedley with a branch to fa are and the main line continuing to Porterville and Bakersfield.
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A P A Monster Fire Constitution and Grange Session Notes
October reports from a Colorado church amid sectarian tension critique a monster fire constitution held in the mind as the Bible in one hand. Stockton Grange opens with reports on agriculture college, Chautauqua course, and rural education reforms. and a peculiar Booneville accident ends an 11 year old boy’s life. The San Francisco court denies a new murder trial for Neary.
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Football inductor Gill the Yate expert arrives at State University
The Yate expert Gill arrives at Lawncisco's State University to coach football and assess team practice under Jus direction. He notes weather and player roughness, with early training showing ragged handling and high tackling while comparing favorably to Williams and Am. Gill plans further work as he aims to improve the squad.
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Meeting Promises Large Crowd for Hon James H Bald in Kresne
Elaborate preparations underway as Hon James H Bald attends events in Kresne tomorrow. Democrats urge turnout with letters to county supporters. Parade estimated very large, Budd to speak in the opera house and again at a court house park rally. Local committee arranging for crowd control and nourishment.
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Kresne
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FRESNO
Plan to Boost Raisin Consumption Through Recipe Book
A plan by Hibbard of the state board of trade aims to raise raisin use by distributing a printed recipe book. The book, over a hundred recipes, costs about 2000 for a million copies and will rely on private subscriptions and ads to fund distribution and reach buyers nationwide.
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state board of trade
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Spinney Faces Writ Over Ballot Placement in District Split
Deputy District Attorney GC Ver and J Minda with IL Cory left for San Francisco to attend the Supreme Court meeting as Joseph Spinney's writ of mandate is argued. Merriam represents the county while Cory and Hinds defend Spinney in the case to force the county clerk to place Spinney’s name on the election ballots. The suit arises from a supervisory action altering the First District boundaries, allegedly ejecting Spinney from the district.
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Fresno County Calls for Cheaper Water Transportation Route
Widespread advocacy in Fresno County argues for a canal powered transport link to cut freight costs. The piece cites vast agricultural output, outstanding climate, and the need to escape railroad competition, noting global canal expansion and proposed routes like the Hennepin and Delaware and Hudson projects.
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Budd in Visalia campaign draws crowds at armory hall
October 4 at Visalia Armory hall crowds greet Budd candidate for governor Fuehall as ladies decorate the hall. He is met by a buckboard with four white horses. County officers report fees: Sheriff 15, Tax Collector 086, Recorder 85062, County Clerk 3603.
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