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Fresno Republican Weekly

Location

Fresno, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1894

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Quake Strikes Towns as Japan Records Strong Shocks

Dispatches report a severe earthquake in Japan with重 shaking at 3 03 pm local time. Buildings toppled, windows shattered, and residents rushed into the streets. Damage broad across Coronado Cyprus, National City, and nearby areas, with reports of widespread fear and disruption. In Folio district a tremor damaged Sakata province town, nearly destroying the town and causing heavy property losses.

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News of the War Another Battle Fought and the Japs Repulsed

A Times dispatch from Tienjin reports a battle where Chinese forces repulsed Japanese units near Shan law promontory with heavy casualties. A Chinese fleet was ordered to attack the Japanese squadron, while emperors and foreign officers receive honors for service. A second Japanese army begins operations toward Tortrthur, with coastal maritime actions noted.

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New Process Preserves California Fruit by Carbanie and Gas

The first carload of California fruit under an experimental preservation method using carbanie and gas instead of refrigeration arrived from Sacramento on October 13. One compartment leaked gas, spoiling some fruit, while the other compartment remained in perfect condition on loading day.

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Kentucky Merchant Outrages Nine-Year-Old Girl Case

Fragmented 1810 report details a Kentucky merchant charged with a fiendish outrage against a nine-year-old girl, with garbled names and scattered notes on related events, trials, and local market items. The piece also mentions postponements, a Worden trial update, and a San Jose race card amid a chaotic OCR.

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Prominent Populist James Devine Resigns From Party

Sacramento dispatch reports James Le Devine, a member of the City Trustees and chair of the finance committee for the Peoples Party county central committee, resigns accusing the party of drifting toward the American Protective Association and ceding control to corporate power. He cites the Omaha platform and a failed reform mission as key reasons.

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Outlaws Raid Indian Territory Towns and Post Office

Desperadoes raided Watova and Tibla causing fear, robbing stores and the local post office. They attempted to ambush the Missouri Pacific train at Tinla but fled as train personnel spotted them. War Department debates sending troops to quell the raid. Separate items note lawsuits, a railway fraud arrest, race matchups, market data, and banking notices from the period.

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Diphtheria Epidemic Flares Across Caseyville Area

Diphtheria sweeps the Caseyville region with dozens dead in a week as families rush to bury the dead. Towns across the Ohio river, Mulford and Caserville report coffins in short supply while schools close and doctors pour in to combat the outbreak. A political note from October recounts Republican Senator Henry McPeller’s death rumor and party loyalty amid debates on bimetallism.

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The Doctors puzzled by a new London disease

The London medical profession faces a baffling infectious illness amid workhouse outbreaks. Symptoms include shin inflammation, skin shedding, and blistering, with variable fever and progressive weakness. Although bacillus differentiation occurs, its exact nature remains unclear, delaying understanding and treatment.

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Wages Advance and Local Fires Reported in Pittsburgh and Delano

The Carne Furnace Co raised day labor pay from 105 to 170 a day, with other employers expected to match post panic wages. A fire at E Obaughin’s Delano store destroyed the building, $7000 loss, origin undetermined. A man found under a bed in Sackaweese details a police incident with a pistol. The Switchmen Union of North America forms, promising ongoing benefits and future insurance revival.

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Japanese Infantry Cross Yalu River in Morning Assault

A detachment of 1600 Japanese infantry crossed the Yalu River on Wednesday morning and attacked Chinese forces, said to consist of 000 cavalry and 100 infantry. The Chinese fled after initial volleys. Japanese casualties minimal. Japanese engineers set pontoons. main assault expected Sunday with Suhachan ferry under guard.

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The Competing Road Committee Sets 350000 Goal

The San Francisco meeting reports the Prairie California organization aims to raise 350000 to begin work on a competing railroad up the San Joaquin. Isaac Upham chairs the executive committee with members including Robert Watt and Marcus, pledging continued effort for about thirty more days despite discouragement.

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Fire Sweeps Cherry County Area Killing Two Men

A devastating October fire roared across southern Cherry County and northern Grant, burning hundreds of square miles of land, destroying hay stacks and homes, and causing two fatalities among stockmen. The blaze extended northward, leaving extensive property losses and prompting emergency measures as communities brace for further danger.

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Notable Canadian Child Murders Reported In 24 Fatalities

A Philadelphia Record summary describes a gruesome case in Italy involving Carmelo of Catan, with 24 children killed and their bodies found in woods. The text notes authorities faced bizarre clues, including blood evidence and a shadowy perpetrator, while parents faced questions about the fate of their missing children.

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Robbery spree hits Fort Sill and surrounds

A wave of robberies shocks Gubson Station and nearby towns as a gang robs the express office and other facilities. Deputies pursue the bandits amid a mounting manhunt reported to involve hundreds. In other news, Worden trial testimony continues in Cat county with diagrams and tampering details revealed. McKinley speaks in New York on protecting domestic industries.

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Abandoned Babe Trial Opens In Fresno Court

The preliminary examination of Mrs Coollich and others in the case of an abandoned eight month old infant found on Clark Street was held. Witnesses testified about the night the child was left, the condition of the defendants, and the events at Goodrich’s stable. The defense had no witnesses. the case was taken under advisement by Justice Crichton. The record notes the defendants’ demeanor and key testimonies from residents and officers.

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National Guard marshal criticized for armistice move

Marshal Haldwin faced sharp criticism over his handling of the armistice proposal. Critics argue the decision compromised strategic aims and delayed decisive action. Officials insist the move sought peace while maintaining necessary leverage.

Political Bluff Unravels as Stranger Pressures Senator at Mariposa

A wandering Democrat accuses Senator Goucher of backing Daggett of Visalia at a social gathering on Mariposa Street, prompting the senator to retreat into laughter and pause the exchange as bystanders cheer the sake of the moment. the scene moves toward a quiet correction as the man pivots to discuss the race and voting intent amid the crowd. The report shifts to the militia inquiry, condemning General Dickinson for failed command and tactics at the depot, criticizing troop deployment and coordination while urging removal of National Guard from politics.

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California Senator to Speak at Barton Opera House

GEO C PERKINS, former California governor and U.S. senator, will address a Fresno audience at the Barton Opera House on Wednesday evening October 1. The talk aims to emphasize party principles and civic duty as voters are urged to attend without admission charges.

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West Park local notes and political shots amid town events

West Park school reports record attendance in both rooms while the Tayseed club plans a Women’s Party ball at Voarce old Lane. Republicans draw a strong crowd as election day nears November 6. Ongoing fringe chatter covers Populist math with Webster’s governor bid and county chatter on votes amid local incidents including the Ridge line fatality case and Mr Bean’s arrival.

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