Merced Bank Closure Sparks Withdrawal Run and Political Link
Merced's long established bank 1875 suspended operations after a run by depositors following county treasurer Bartlett's defeat in the Democratic convention and accusations of political interference. Officials expect depositors to be paid in full though a wide loan portfolio statewide created liquidity strain.
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Reed Interviewed on GOP Victory Meaning Business Revival
A dispatch from Ann Arbor quotes ex Speaker Reed in a private interview noting that if Republicans win this fall, tariff policy would be delayed until after 1896. He cautions the McKinley Act might not be reenacted and suggests conditions could allow modifications.
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LA SF and Salt Lake Railway Incorporation Filed
Articles filed for the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Salt Lake Railway Company with $12,000,000 capital. Route from Los Angeles toward Salt Lake through Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Inyo, Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, San Mateo, San Joaquin, Santa Clara and Alameda counties.
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Record Pace and Tragic Accident Across Cal Ward Rivers
In Backamento October 16, racers near Yalu River clash as John B Johnson’s one mile cycling record drops to 1650. Zeigler surges late but is edged at the wire. a printer Edward Everett is killed by an electric car in San Diego while crossing tracks. News from Sacramento, Woodlands and Fresno cover politics, arrests, and public events with multiple local notes.
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Quantico Robbery Suspect Arrested While Leaving for West
A suspect was arrested this morning while attempting to board the westbound express. Police found $1000 in cash, two watches, two revolvers, cartridges and disguise gear on him. Pinkerton detectives arrived from Washington with Crutchfield, the car's former messenger. The prisoner claimed name J Bearcey. A second note shows perforations marking Adams Express Company shipments. A separate item reports Governor Markham receiving a reception and predicting a hard winter.
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China aims for peace amid rebellion and rising war fears
Reports from Loo Chow and Too Chon describe serious unrest and China’s willingness to endure burdens for peace while preparing for long conflict. Japanese forces at Lalo river attempted a night surprise but withdrew after exchange of fire. In Tokyo, the Mikado backs extra army navy spending as hostilities begin and Japan pursues its aims.
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Missourians Woeful on Fresno County Size
A Missouri law firm sent papers to be served in Fresno County. Sheriff Scott trekked about 147 miles into the Coast Range to serve them, charging $31. The Missouri firm balked, accusing the trip of impossible scope, and refused payment. The package returned to Fresno and Scott paid express fees, getting no recompense.
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Fresno Carriage Factory Sale Leads to New Ownership
Four Philadelphia Britten and HOR Lack, an experienced woodworker and carriage manufacturer formerly of Woodland, acquired the machine and carriage shop of St. Johnson on I Street in Fresno yesterday. They plan to enlarge the facility and establish a carriage factory, employing unskilled labor and boosting the city’s industrial resources.
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Thirsting for Blood mob violence rocks Ohio court
Ohio October 17 William Jasper pleaded guilty to criminal assault and Mary G Boyd was outraged. A furious mob tried to seize Dolby from the courthouse as troops fired on attackers. Four fatally wounded onlookers prompted a city lockdown and hospitals to convert spaces. Militias guarded courts as tensions surged across Washington Court House.
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Millard and Knight Speech Planned at Cresno County Opera House
Republican lieutenant governor candidate Mullard and George A Knight will address Cresno County on Saturday evening October 20 at the Barton Opera House due to weather. Stereopticon views at Grand Central corner by B and Lamb illustrate the event. No admission tickets. everyone is invited.
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Sacramento Robbery Suspects Seen in Stockton
In Stockton California on October 18 two men thought to be involved in a Sacramento tram robbery were spotted. Attorney Ed Thompson observed them with a heavy valise as they moved through town and followed by dark streets toward the river. He alerted police as the pair split up near the post office and the boat area, the customs officials believing the money lay in the valise.
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New York Democrats in Disarray Across City Districts
In New York City nine congressional districts show discord among Democrats with several incumbents declining re nomination. Veterans like DeWitt Warner L J Dunphy Timothy Gumpel Bourke Cochran exit amid pressure from Tammany Hall and Nathan Strauss hints at mayoral bid contingent on ticket changes.
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Round Table Conference at Tresno Institute
Teachers institute meets at Tresno November 12 introducing round table conferences. Half days feature lectures and division work with about five groups each in separate rooms chaired to discuss educational subjects. Superintendent Kirk schedules daily programs December through November 16 including geography grammar morals and history topics.
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The Free Kindergarten in Need of Support
The Tree Kindergarten at J and Venture streets continues after rumors of closure. Seven directors led by President Miss Thomas L Hughen and Secretary Mrs Wiley J Limminag face anxiety as longtime supporters move away and others struggle in hard times to fund the program. About thirty children attend, with Miss Moore of Tulare in charge.
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Desperate Prisoner Blanck Faces Death Penalty in Stockton
In Stockton a prisoner named Blanck, linked to multiple murders, resisted escort to court with two escape attempts. Guards overpowered him after a three minute melee, leaving him bloodied on the stairs. The jury found Blanck guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced him to death amid claims of insanity.
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Fresno County All Right Some Mistakes the People Have Made
Opinion piece by Lord Rerpithay examining Fresno county’s past causes of economic gloom. It cites debt burdens, overexpanded vineyards and orchards, inflated land prices, heavy mortgages, and lack of farming knowhow as factors. He urges prudent land buying, moderate prices, proper scale to match capital, and applying sound business rules to restore prosperity.
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Sugar Trust Prosecutions Move Forward in October
October 18 proceedings in Washington and New York include arraignments of Sugar Trust indictees Hayemeyer and Searles for refusing to answer senate questions, bail set at 2000 each. Stock broker Allen Louie Seymour arrested for similar charges, while W W Wolff and his wife injured by burglars face uncertain recovery. Jurors secured for a high profile case. Millard and Knight address Turner Hall to enthusiastic crowds.
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