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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
6
Police describe a gruesome discovery after an accident in which body parts were scattered across a track. A toe and tooth were reportedly found, with mutilation alleged but details uncertain. Relatives await confirmation as investigators collect evidence and assess the strange scene near the Presno establishment.
John George sues partner Intone George claiming misappropriation of partnership revenues from the sheep business. The complaint alleges profits diverted for personal use, wrongful indebtedness, and the sale of $800 worth of wool with sheep from the partnership. The defendant previously placed $4000 of partnership funds in a bank account. An injunction to restrain disposal of firm money was granted by Judge Hissey.
The fourteenth annual convention of the W W of Fresno County convenes at Balma Christian Church on September 2 and 4 with sessions at 9 am and 1 pm. Mrs L Kin presides, with lectures, debates on reforms, a medal contest with music by the temperance choir, recitations, and a goosehornes program set for September 24 at the Opera House.
Madera reports Wansen and Gene Cool back from Licnos, Watts of Merced named administrator for A B Byvans estate, Preciado and Sundry returned from an outing, Donahue home after family visit, Mordecai to Stock, Conley at San Jose Sons celebration, Bresfogle home from the coast, Mrs Viola Mitchell in Fresno for Red Cross, Lacy Robertson to San Francisco, Jackson Hatch in court for San Jose Safe Deposit Bank case, amended complaint motion discussed, Pthel Fuller visiting Oakland, Bob Maxson visiting Liesnt, Hanford attorney in town, Meswain in Merced for client, Venall arraigned, W H Matthews involved in shooting incident, Petitt wounded but stable, Matthews surrendered, no warrant yet. Madera, Sept 14, 159%.
A garbled OCR note lists Antone George Sequor as a defendant with misread names including John George and Anthony George. The text references a law officer and a 7 liceman claim but remains unclear about the exact charges or case details.
Washington September 11 reports it is understood President McKinley has asked Senator Hoar of Massachusetts to accept the British mission to succeed Mr Jay. The senior senator may be chosen to represent the United States in negotiations with Britain following Jay’s departure.
Company F members urged punctual attendance for drill with notes on upcoming noncommissioned officer exams and an election for leadership. Captain command notes expect readiness, discipline, and reporting for mustering. attention is required.
Brads, a worker at Malletinora Hall, fell into a large wine vat while cleaning it and a lantern exploded. He was rescued after being immersed in flames and smoke. He died soon after in the hospital. The doctor said inhalation caused the fatal injuries. His daughter’s letter was found in his pocket.
Last evening Combatind Presbyterian church members hosted a social at 191 TW Mount for Pastor Mount. Rev Vi Wilson, president of the state missionary council, attended with 11 city churches represented. The program opened with instrumental music by Vass, followed by ice cream and cake. Mount recently returned from a three month vacation. The state missionary council meets in the city tomorrow with Rev Wiltmore to speak. church members and the public were invited.
Joe Aney and Jules Aney of Tasterby married at St Johns Catholic church in Fresno. The groom, a vineyard foreman renowned for honesty and steady work, had long been a bachelor before quietly tying the knot with Mire Nancy Dar geles of this city. Friends wish the couple lasting happiness in their new life.
Deputy sheriff from Sacramento arrived in Tresne to take charge of a man named Tiv lor arrested in the park Alon fay on a felaggam from Sacramento Saylor 15 wanted for attempting to murder a Jap in the Capital City J Wiley of Ales in town for the Tranks show.
A Chilean government official traveled to California to study fruit growing, drying and canning methods, irrigation, and machinery. He met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Fresno growers, plans to return to Chile to report results and aid Chilean fruit industry expansion.
A chaotic episode unfolds as a religious group confronts a malfunctioning slot machine during a ceremony. Members struggle to stop the device, while a partner offers notes on restraint, and the crowd reacts with alarm and urgency to prevent further risk.
A church extension conference opens at 7:30 in Cum bria nd Presbyterian Church in the city under the permit committee and missionary council of the Pacific Synod. Rev Whittemore presides. Speakers outline planned missionary work for the year as sessions continue with invited public attendance.
The California Raisin Growers Association directors met yesterday afternoon. They extended the September price protection period to October 8. Griffin & Shelley reportedly discharged a fret arrangement of funds into the association treasury. Kings County commission discussed fruit allotment and related matters as rain-growing in Chile was reviewed with investigators collecting information last Saturday.
A disjointed report describes Rough Riders in New York City events, with mentions of men, places, and local scenes. It references Newark, street activity, and a notable electric car, alongside scattered names and terms from the event. The fragmentary text hints at hospitality and crowds.
The United States Porto Rico evacuation commission met this morning. Commissioners set forth disposition to act with instructions from Washington. Main details of the operation to be arranged within a few days. Immediate exodus protocol to begin, with about 800 men arriving from Cuba for the operation.
Contestants to Miss Tsphire Sanford's will abandoned their claims after Judge Keane ruled the document on its face a mortgage deed. Executors were ordered to pay $4900. The decedent's relatives had contested the estate for a time before the decision.
A new receiver for the Los Angeles Water Supply firm will file the bond with the county and city authorities. County officials and the plant board meet to discuss the company’s finances and staffing as they work toward stabilizing operations at the Wisbee plant. Meanwhile two youths from Tea Cunajeu and Cart Cine face counts in court over alleged offenses, while local help seeks to restore order and address issues of public safety.
In November Fresno County voters may elect native son D B Baird of Sanger as County Superintendent of Public Schools to succeed Mr. Bark. Born in San Joaquin County in 1861, Baird rose as a noted educator from high school to teacher exams, led Downer School to prominence, later studied at Berkeley, and has since served as Sanger principal since 1896. The Sanger Tribune quotes strong local support highlighting his experience, character, and plans for the office.
The state convention opened with temporary chairs and a seretary as speeches set the tone for the platform. Delegates debated the Democratic platform, endorsing silver, a three‑cent stamp proposal, and a call for accountability over the Spanish-American War response.
Sept 1 dispatch reports two deaths at the division hospital. Lulery F Wiles of Company MC Titty fist Town died from pneumonia after morals and George J Tield of the hospital corps died of typhoid fever. There are over 60 cases of sickness in the hospital, many in the Seventh California. One hundred twenty-one men are on furlough and 29 in the consolescent home, 46 in the sickest group overall.
A boiler explosion occurred on a freight train out of Omportia on the Santa Te, near Quenemo a few miles west of town this morning. Fireman J J Murray was instantly killed, brake man Ben Weist and engineer Tor Grady were badly injured. Grady may recover, but Weist is not expected to survive.
The unili ne association has decided to restore passenger rate between Chicago and St Paul to 1159 starting September 2. A committee will work on restoration of transcontinental rates and emigrant business with the Canadian Pacific line. The question of abolishing differential fares will not be vigorously agitated at present.
The three new battleships contracts have been awarded to different builders. One vessel goes to the Cramp shipyard, another to the Newport News shipbuilding company, and the third to the Union Iron Works of San Francisco. They will be about 11,000 tons displacement each with 18 knots speed.
The report notes the treasury condition and reserve status with a figure of 4530 95 in cash terms.
A session of the national insurance commissioners discussed life insurance plans and company reserves. Remarks cited Dartford Connecticut and New Yale on signature days, while concerns about attractive plans and member recruitment were noted. Governors and Detroit newspapers urged cooperation and a Detroit meeting next year amid smuggling arrests of nineteen thousand grams of phenacetate and tobacco shipments.
An anarchist interview describes motives and a killing plot tied to Empress events. Separately, Agnews asylum reports record 41 inmates in August and a farm dairy valuation of $1992. Salaries and expenses are noted, with July payments totaling $24 and $9806 in support costs.
Walter Rosser the Tennessee soldier who murdered Henry Hildebrandt an office clerk last night faced Judge Joachimsen for a preliminary examination on the motion of his lawyers Cemper Curtis of Maryland and Judge Guer ty of Georgia. The examination was postponed until after the inquest.
A Montre meeting of paper and pulp manufacturers adopted a resolution urging imposition of an import duty on Canadian pulp. The aim was to protect local industry by ensuring United States duties apply to Canadian pulp, with bids for exemption only if Canada grants free access to U S pulp products.
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