Man Assaults Wife After Night of Drinking
Walter B Myers, a railroad worker, allegedly attacked his wife in their home last night, then threatened to kill her sister. Police arrested him after he tried to stab another woman and he claimed insanity amid the spree. He is jailed on assault charges with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeedays
Daly
Viungman Uciel
Coatrul
Hem
Tony Shep
Pewee
Walter B Meee
Myers
Miers
Ake Hin
Ray Nu
Tim
Garfield Paragraphs 4 Political club forms in Garfield
Garfield notes show a lively political mood with Republicans Socialists and Populists active. An inter clubhouse debating group formed last Saturday with officers elected and a program planned for next week. Local events include a Socialist speaker, mental philosophy lecture, and reports on school and community life in Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Republians
WY Bork
Clovis
Tom Kegle
Mojave
Death and food poisoning scare shocks Welday Daily area
A Welday Daily area kitchen meal suspected of poisoning a resident triggers medical tests and a coroner’s inquiry. The victim, a demented elderly woman, dies after illness linked to a disputed dish. Family and witnesses recount the night’s events as investigators examine stomach contents and animal reagents. Political notes follow, discussing local candidates and party dynamics.
Needham Confident Run For Congress In Southern District
Republican candidate JC Needham travels through the district amid a hard canvass claiming strong southern support for his bid. He expects a handsome majority with fusion counties opposed to the ticket and notes Short reports strong anti congres sion sentiment in the southern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JC Needham
Aidate
Congress
Tehachapi
San Ernarding
Sint.na
San Diego
Nan
Selma inmate attempts self cremate in jail cell
Report states Joe Howard, a 94 year old in Selma, tried to ignite a fire using scraps from a wall and a paper, nearly burning to death before guards extinguished the flames. He faces charges related to disturbing the peace and a county complaint for mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Howard
Selma
Outeide
Vanek Peuta
Advertisers eye Europe travel cards and portraits
Fragmentary text discusses friends sending travel cards from Europe bearing festive scenes and regional landmarks. Mentions collecting cards, potential prints of portraits, and business ties with people in Fresno and Phy. References social scenes, commerce, and possible endorsements tied to travel memorabilia.
Off for Manila as Troops Sail from San Francisco
A fragmentary report notes a unit heading to Manila leaving San Francisco. The group plans a long voyage, with farewell gatherings and departure details among friends. One man, Albin, has been connected to a hospital program and remains in transit across the Pacific.
Butler Sued Over Paper Publication Dispute
An article reports a legal dispute involving former employees of a local st ream and the publication Tap city, accusing Weems of interfering with distribution. Problems of unpaid wages and halted printing are noted as the case unfolds, with tension surrounding the paper’s operations and staff actions during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
Aende
Fresno
Athos J
County Treasury Totals and Disbursement Records
A fragmented county financial update shows yesterday's treasury balance and a breakdown of funds distributed from the county account. It lists checks, certificates of deposit, warrants, and deposits across several banks, including sums like 7010, 100, 9000, and 4410, with mentions of a national bank and central California institutions.
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Depowt Bank of Central
Caliform
WCTU Session Elects Officers and Superintendents
The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the Ik Street M E Church yesterday afternoon with strong attendance. Officers elected include President Mrs B L Leirds, Vice President Mrs L Southwood, Secretary Mrs Longwell, Treasurer Vic M Greeley. Superintendent roles assigned for work, mothers meetings, parlor meetings, tower mission, and temperance activities. Four new members admitted, and thanks extended to Rev Mr Graves for an article in the Republican defending Mrs Yeats the temperance lecturer.
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WCTU
Womens Chistian Ten Penance
Nlon
Ik Street
Moe
Wrs
WM Leirds
L Southwoot
Vrs
Longwell Treasuer
Vic M Greeley
Cies
Hubbel Tower Mission
Greeles
Martin
Brown
Rey Mr Graves
Iis
Republican
Yeats
Oc of Us
Selma Oil Company Incorporation Filed
Articles of Incorporation for Selma Oil Company filed in the county show capital stock of 820 000 divided into shares with par value one dollar. Subscribers include Beyron Mo Sides 513499, Nes al Wathers 200, C Bachtold 43700, Sam Tes 1 000, J Hat 1 900, W Snodgra 58090, Clifford 11000, J Me Churg 693000. Company to begin operations at once. Mr and Mrs J Lewis of Porterville visiting.
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Selma
Gietths
War Administration Backed in McKinley Era Meeting
A late 19th century meeting discussed backing the war administration and supporting Republican candidates. Key speakers criticized opponents and urged unity for the upcoming election, with remarks on Upton and Taft contexts and plans for a final pre-election meeting on November 2. The assembly stressed the need to sustain the administration and rally party support statewide.
Raisin Directors Cut Prices to Boost Canada Europe Trade
California raisin producers aim to expand beyond the United States by lowering prices in Canada Germany and Europe. They offer reductions of up to 2 cents per pound on various crown grade raisins plus an additional 2 cent rebate per pound. The move targets increased shipments to Canada and Germany and challenges Spanish rivals with tariff-insulated U S markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
Californi Tasiin Grovers
Germany
California
Wamburr
Registration Dilemma Flows From County Election Laws
The county faces a legal dispute over voter registration deadlines and the right to have names added to the register after it closes. Officials debate whether the registrar may reopen registration, the penalties for tampering, and how many electors have failed to register, with court action possible to compel inclusion.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Distributed to Firms
Over twenty free samples of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve have been given to manufacturers as proof of confidence in its merits. It promises to cure piles burns scalds and sores quickly, according to Dr C Pads Dock Druggist at 1720 Warinoga Street.
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Dock
Waripoga Atreet
Death claims both Mrs Russell and her sister
Inquest into Mrs Treille Leussel’s death continues as chemical analysis of stomach contents is pending. Mrs Russell’s son informed her sister Mrs James by telegram that Mrs James died almost at the same time. Mrs Russell’s funeral to be held this afternoon in the establishment’s chapel under stationery oversight. National Educational Association notes will follow with the superintendent F A Toshay reporting potential rates from Southern Pacific for future meetings.
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Welday
Hary
Efiels
Eitin
Howe
Trussell
Stelwart
Val Tressel
China
James
Weytus
Veneius
Chow Serou
Vencius
Confucius
Maguire
Russell
Treille Leussel
Rusels
Lames
Todi
James Hau
National Educational Association
TOS Angit
A Toshay
Southern Pacific T Railroad
Election Officers and Road Fund Plans Announced
The Board of Supervisors finalized the list of election officers for seventy two precincts and ordered publication with the election proclamation. The Auditor proposed drafts for road financing numbered provisions and, amid party line debate, preparations included travel plans and local venue arrangements.
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Arsiay
Board of
Surisors
Cfeet
Dras
Pirallin
Summer Springs
Fragmentary Report From Dewey Era Dispatches
Partial OCR text depicts a World War I era dispatch mentioning Dewey, insurrection, and Allied forces. It references Admiral Dewey, U.S. President, insurgents, and battles near ports with scattered names and dates, but the legible content is highly garbled.
Chimber of Corrs discusses county plans and exports
Fragmentary minutes describe a commission to prepare county exhibits and letterhead materials for the chamber. The notes mention a condensed survey of Fresno County industries and exports, a bid to secure street railway reform, and a committee to draft official correspondence with consuls to warn of possible extensions of Presnosthide with foreign counties.
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Corrs
Liisnos Tours
Ilwis Deuletrometine Ag
Mick Mormition
Pacsno
Southern Pacific Company
Fresno
Messrs Bourse and
Manhem
Pinscott TV
Goldstein
Electre
Liesna
di Cinster
Rowell
F W McMulin
H Slail
The Fashoda Question In Anglo French Dispute
London reports a tense debate on the Fashoda Question between England and France. Sir Michael Hicks Beach argues Paris cannot maintain its claims, while supporters urge a peaceful solution and mutual respect. The British government seeks time for a report and warns of possible calamity if France refuses.
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England
France
London
Michael Hicks
Neth
Shields
Whitheidh
Tashod
Trince
Fiection Libel Suit and Fatal Farm Accident
In SantaCluz an unproven libel case left the defendant jailed in $299 bail while awaiting examination after a circular criticized Justices Crag nn and Gardner and Attorney W Jesse. In Garson Gardnerville five year old Eddie Frantzen died when a wagon wheel passed over his chest after a horse bolted, ending his life instantly.
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Santa Cluz
Crag Nn
Gardner
W . Jesse
Little Eddie
Garson
Jay Eddie Frantzen
Gardnerville
Tioga Pioneer's Tale Of Lightning Ordeal
James Pist of Tioga P lives nine tell of his experience with a lightning strike. His left side was stripped and cut, rendered unconscious and paralyzed. He survived with injuries to the left arm and leg and a scorched back. Constable Spencer of Selma was in Presno yesterday on buses.
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James Pist
Tioga
Connstable Spencer
Selma
Advertised Letters at Fresno Cald October 1998 List of Names
Uncalled for mail entries listed for the Teatofrica Fresno area show numerous names including Miss Harriet Brown Miss Hattie Cradley and Mr Luther Mahoney among others. The note states these letters will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington if not claimed.
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Fresno Cal
Sergona
Gilvertigea
Washington, D
Austin
Hutchinson
Jellery Rg
Martrain Bay Lene
Harriet Brown
Misa
Bya Tane
Hattie Cradley
3Ire
Tm Lee
Ira Lizzie Brooks
Biza
Gorrell
Bope
Goohtan Wea
Mary Oy
Ales Pook
Vie FC
Rolfe
Ira Maryook
VR Rodgers
Hetueto Dyer
Vie Robertson
Atrs
Kmmurron
Russ
Luther Mahoney
Edward
Berford
Denis Manulu
Thos Bugg
Will Manning
John Branagy
Robert Meadows
James Brock
Pred
Melville
Corredr
David Miller
Ir Clark
Hr Wm Her
Dan Crowley
John W Hoon
Ira Davis
Dooley
HA Olson
Claude Dodi
James Foley
Owens
Frank
Gapaway
WA Porter
Georga E Roderick
John Gibson
Rowland
DB Gibbs
Henry —Balfell
Glynn
Tom Sanford
OH Giluert
Floyd
Hoow
Gowan
Scott
UE Stephenson
Hamilton
Salva Bartigan
Edward Holtmann
Edward Holtmann (Has Sumiunrr
Harley
Ernest Houdaine
Jog Homp
Frans & Hylend
John Walters
Johnson
Gs Deatsty
Trubo Kelly
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R W Reap
The
California Casket Company
MAN About Town
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Taimees
Promen
Paris
Officer Jones
PD m Corte
Ureng
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Shoee
Pehevine
Uns
Maguires
J.C. Needham
Sue
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Fie
Fames
DeWitts
Larry Riers
Paddock
Jurope
Bone
Manila
Shee Albin
Rica
San Lrincisco
Mami
Timo Albin
Presi San
Hospit Cours Wm Company
Capen Ct
Butler
TLECT
Selma Oil Company
J . Lewis
Porterville
Blackstone Avenue
the League
Judge Carter
McKinley
Ali Papurhe
Ashlie
USA
Tuadera County
Ubeketwa
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Stanton I Carter
Hlitfom
Ntertuning
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Loabasus
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Hegisthation
Jones
Stockton
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Lovin
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Ulvus
Len Massis
Willan
Beall
Dewey
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Merritt
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Toldon
Ap Valerian
Woods
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Fan
Chamber of Commerce
Treich Rats
Asianal
Antonio Rout
Suteesina
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Jowph Mullo
Frank Gravala
Ane Corbell
Francisco Ores
Joe Ghayerrio
Mrp
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AF Staid
Joan Proba
Co Wiss
Bernice Lomtals
Madame Laure Rochs Joss
Ignecio Ferrera
la Joale Bantasi
D Sillepe Ferrera
Vadamaia Sasal M Roalia
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