California Senate race shapes withdrawal push for unity
In a tense bid to curb factional split, California Republicans discuss withdrawal of key candidates including Barnes Grant Burns to clear the field for a unified nominee. State leaders urge public pressure, unity, and swift action to elect a worthy Republican senator, while Armenian and Turkish reforms surface in international notes.
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Burns
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Important Decision on Nickel Slot Machines Stirs City Debate
A city meeting discusses a plan tied to the nickel slot machines under the new license law. Plans aim to limit machines and delay enforcement to January 11, with legal questions about enforceability and constitutional concerns. The discussion touches on prohibition era style controls, regulatory scope, and potential high-stakes political conflict. District leaders weigh immediate action versus broader legislative routes.
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yoroomic
Jowan
Fruit for Paris Exhibit Shows Fresno County Goods
Southern Pacific Exhibit in San Francisco reports Fresno County products with a focus on fruit including raisins and figs. Wood Mills of Paris praises the display and plans shipments to Paris. the commission emphasizes no commissions on sales and will circulate producer literature at no cost. The Fresno collection earlier included fruits and peppers, with the first consignments shipped to Paris commissioners.
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San Francisco
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Paris
Valley association to promote San Joaquin interests formed
A Visalia meeting under Visalia Board of Trade invites eric bods and San Joaquin valley press reps to form a San Joaquin Valley Association. The aim is to unify the valley’s interests, boost prosperity, and foster better ties among communities despite climate and social differences. Supporters urge it as prudent harmony.
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Vistha Hoard of
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San Joaquin Valler Association
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Lrade
Visalia
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Large Wool Sale Shocks Crawfordsville Buy Prompts East Shipment
The Manchester wool agency bought over 300000 pounds of fine wool at Crawfordsville in a morning sale by Graham and Roundtree. Prices ranged from 18 to 2e, with the lot sold at a slight advance. Lounts Woolen Co also moved 100000 pounds to an eastern factory, as another Crawfordsville firm previously sold 200000 pounds to New England mills, pushing season totals past half a million pounds.
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Indiana
Graham & Roundtree
Manchester rulls agency
Manchester
Lounts Woolen Company
eailier
Omaha
Kensic City
mannfest
Bikersheld
Red Blufk
Valley road progress near San Francisco and Stockton
The San Francisco and San Joaquin railway advances toward San Francisco with no delays. The dredger embankment across Whisky Slough nears completion, the overland crossing over the Southern Pacific tract is under construction, grading Antioch to Point Richmond is finished, track laying soon to start, a ferry boat Ocean Wave being rebuilt in Alameda, and the 6000 foot main tunnel near completion with track surfacing underway.
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Whisky Slough
Southern Pacific
Cornwall
Antioch
Point Richmond
Ocean Wave
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Alameda
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Martinez
Alhambra
Reception Tendered to Rev J E Ross at Easton M E Church
A reception for Rev J W Ross and wife was held by the Epworth Teague congregation and Easton M E Church friends. The program included violin solos, music, prayers, a Mile Quartet, and welcomes from D C Bermett and others. Refreshments followed in the youth tents near the church lot.
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Easton
Epworth Teague
J W Ross
Simelson
French music mile quartet
Christensen
C Bermett
Lowerth
Miss Anni
Metarmek
Metarmek welkkom
Sula
Dabluien
Fane Beth Rev
Mre Ross
Duncan to Depart in Uncertain Time for Red Cross Farewell
The Red Cross plans a farewell for Duncan and his followers at the outer van house but postpones arrangements due to unclear orders. The departure date remains undecided with a possible ten days to two weeks stay in Fresno. Colonel Martias may lead the unit west to the Philippines, affecting whether a reception is held if advance notice arrives.
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New York
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Kingsburg Notes and Community Socials 1899
Kingsburg notes recount a busy week with weather woes, fruit harvests, and local social events. Residents discuss showings, church socials, school writing classes, and a large Friday evening gathering at Hoogner’s with prizes, games, and celebrations. The record includes market glimpses from San Francisco and a Sword presentation to Admiral Sampson in Trenton.
Archbishop Chappelle on Philippine church property seized
Delegate Chappelle reports to Associated Press a Stanford address alleging insurrectionists and officials misquote General Tristan about expelling friars and confiscating church estates. He urges inquiry into charges of looting and desecration by insurgents and Chinese forces, while defending church property rights.
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Philippines
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Chinese murderer Bakirsittd confesses after Chinatown killing
A Chinese killer, Bakirsiittd, shot and killed Gee Duck in Chinatown on Saturday night. Sheriff Taily tod captured him. He confessed to the murder claiming Duck owed him a debt and would not pay.
Nell on Trial for Murder in Visalia
Visalia reports the trial of Charles Nell for the murder of Geoge Watcheler opening in superior court. Prosecutors allege Nell struck Watcheler in the face, knocking him down. he struck his head on a curb, causing fatal injuries.
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VISALIA
Geoge Watcheler
Nell stuuck
Vessels Coming
Vessels arriving reported by the War Department with lines referencing ports and dates including San Francisco Honolulu and October, indicating ship movements and schedules during the period.
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wars department
San Francisco
The Naval Incident in the Philippines Closed
Washington reports the matter settled after a dispute between Rear Admiral Watson as commander in chief of the Asiatic Station and Commander Truss regarding command duties in the Philippines. Truss was relieved of command and ordered home, placed on watch and to await shore duty, with assignment to command another vessel elsewhere when possible.
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One Year Seeding and Nine Years of Weeding
A fragmentary column discusses health and tonics, urging readers to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla for impure blood and warning of danger if neglected. The text then shifts to a crime report from Atchison and Doniphan about bandits, a murder, a police pursuit, and an escape from custody with gunfire and armed robbers using Winchester rifles.
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ellirds duong
Politeman
Robert Dichtrom
Joe Lirjicade
Winchester
LEWENWORLE
Doniphan
Jack Lol
Tous Pest
Dewey Presidency discussed by Mrs Miles in Chicago talk
Mrs Miles voices support for Dewey as a potential president and suggests his ambition may exist in certain Washington circles. She praises General Miles as a possible capable leader for executive reform and hints at confidence in his Philippine role, while noting Man’s cautious stance on his own presidential prospects.
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California fruit prices and railroad costs press growers
A historical discussion outlines how California fruit prices, packing costs, and refrigeration freight affect growers profits. It analyzes box costs, packing labor, shippers commissions, and northern versus southern railroad refrigeration rates, urging unity among growers to push for one cent per pound delivered to the packer. It notes the long hauls to Omaha, Chicago, and New York and the impact on pricing and competition with Northwest districts.
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