09 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
1
News of Charles Stewart Parnell’s death spurs national mourning as crowds gather, leaders and Larne residents react. The report notes Mrs Parnell’s grief, political repercussions for the Home Rule movement, and details of the event and its immediate aftermath.
Long procession on Lakefront with Civil War veterans from Grand Army units led by Major General Miles. Wreaths, banners, and a bronze memorial statue of General Grant as crowds and regiments marched past steamers and city vessels.
In a tangled legal notice from October, a prominent court case centers on a confession allegedly admissible in evidence against Bertha Trat and JT Broziwall. A jury verdict seeks clarity over a fatal shooting linked to the Swhey colony and local industrial area.
A report describes a man found near a hospital with details matching a missing person. Authorities name Gooley Arvin and others, noting a suspect sought in a Denver rap incident. The description fits a man seen at Riley Cooley and Kelly, who was unconscious after the crash and about 6 feet tall.
The article describes a traveling circus arriving near Freano with enormous canvas tents, a hippo track, and a complex setup of cages and curiosities. Attractions include a Schleron gathering, travel tents, and ring performances on a central stage. The show tours to Merced next, then continues to Australia after a brief stop in the rain center. William Randall of New Alameda and Cabler Paiga of San Francisco are visiting the center at Hughes.
Fragmentary notes describe a trunk found in San Francisco containing letters and trinkets alongside clothing and unidentified items. The mystery links to a deceased man and a possible estate, with references to a secretive assembly and local figures. Authorities note the trunk may relate to a broader inheritance matter and await further production in court.
An overland party crossed the north coast to the Copper River in Alaska facing treacherous rivers and mountains. About 222 men set out with provisions. after eighty miles of rough travel, boats broke, storms and hazards rose, many drowned or were lost, and only a few survived to report a hazardous march through the terrain.
A Sacramento board of trade official notes California growers expect robust raisin crops with high prices, while concern grows that Mediterranean fruit may pressure prices. shipments rise soon as market luck favors first class fruit, though some districts face water and quality inconsistencies.
The Toll House hosted a well attended dance with decor, music by John Weatcen from Fresno, and Barker overseeing supper. Attendees praised the event as highly enjoyable with guests from the community. Royalty visiting include Sheezar and czarma, king and queen of Greece, plus other imperial Russian family members and the Greek royal family arriving today.
A garbled 1920s style report mixes trotting races track results with scattered weather, court case hints, and distant place names. It mentions October 6 events, some horse performances, a U S court filing, and snow in Kansas City, all in fragmentary form.
Fragmentary notes describe a revival meeting where an evangelist named George Guis is praised for his sermons and spiritual impact. The account mentions a night of fervent interest, a potential event in late October, and a crowd that showed strong faith, with tributes to the preacher's twenty years of work.
The Fresno County Bar Association held a meeting in Judge Larne's court room with many members present to discuss incorporating. Judge Short chaired the committee meeting, draft bylaws were read, and the report was referred back for further work. A adjournment set for October 13 to receive the committee report and elect permanent officers.
A dispute between the Alta Irrigation District and Stresto County centers on whether a municipal property is exempt from county taxes. The case asks if an irrigation district formed under state laws is a separate municipality exempt from county taxes, with CC Wright representing the district and H Hey Welsh for the county.
The article details testimony and questions before the Supreme Court regarding grand jury validity in a Beatty matter. Attorney General Marta Delezio argues expenses for trial may be charged to the state. judges consider promotion and legality of the grand jury and related proceedings. The session highlights include the court’s approach to determine authority and potential outcomes.
Amid dire hunger, officials and citizens confront fund shortages to aid starving families. Appeals condemn hoarding and urge rapid donations to relieve distress, with children and elderly among the most vulnerable. Authorities stress unity and immediate action to avert further suffering.
A Presbyterian inquiry committee reports on the Briggs case, detailing actions around the inaugural address and the contested faith matters. It notes no charges had been prepared yet and outlines plans for a public trial on Wesleck Day, with a report due at the November meeting.
Report notes county officials debate legality of deputy pay under a law enacted by the recent legislature. Judge Haeres will rule soon as auditors and county officers await guidance. The Richardson caller rescue effort ends with lost hope of finding survivors.
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