Trial recounts in Bertrent Darby case at Mendota
Eyewitnesses testify over a tense night near Whites Bridge detailing a shooting, a wagon pursuit, and men named Bertrand, Darby, Beebe and Senges. Witnesses describe gun handling, a ride to Mendota, a pump house stop, and later police actions as the jury weighs the tragedy.
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Aliresole
Mendota
Bertras
Bulg
Chen
Bertranda
Senotelum
Staness
Beebe
Rndge
Rhodes
Peyre
Whites
Lena
Boldin
Lowvent
Rier
Teebe
Darby
Darby Ang
Bum
Sen
Mendote
Armandon
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Hort
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Webb
Bryan Visits Washington Inquiries About Discharged Soldiers
Colonel William Jennings Bryan called at the War Department and Washington White House today, meeting with President McKinley for over an hour. He urged discharge for disabled members of his regiment, stating about twenty percent were ill and should be sent home for recovery amid climate differences. Bryan planned to return to his regiment, noting his uniform and weathered look from campaigns.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
War Department
Bryan
White House
McKinley
Nebraska
Joreda
Dusty Klondike return fuels relief at sea
The steamer Humboldt reached Wash with 239 passengers from Dawson after twelve days at sea from St Michael. Most were glad to be back in civilization with little gold dust found. David Beilberg carried the largest sack and claimed 60000 spending money. Purser Taggis estimated total treasure at 100000. Troops moved from San Francisco on the Humboldt to Rampart City aboard the Arnold. The Leta sails from St Michael to San Francisco on September 10 with a small passenger list.
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Humboldt
St. Michael
Dawson
David Beilberg
Purser Taggia
Purser Taggis
San Francisco
St Michael
Rampart City
Arnold
Leta
Murder and self harm case shocks Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs on September 22 Charles Cocen Gerry shot and killed his wife and then died by suicide. The couple, described as parents to four children, were involved in a fatal domestic tragedy with unclear motives cited as the cause of the crime.
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Colorado Springs
Charles Cocen Gerry Colored
Jentony
Manila Letter Reports Hope of Buying Out Aguinaldo Faction
The Manila letter describes American efforts to restore order and revive trade as Br Brigadier General MacArthur and aides oversee civilian administration. It notes suspicions that Aguinaldo and his lieutenants may be waiting to be bought out, while traders reopen channels, restore port activity, and engage in business under the new regime.
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Islands
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Dmilo Agunaldo
Aguinildos
Fragmented remarks color a political speech amid cryptic discourse
The passage presents a garbled view of political maneuvering with references to Whisstme, Washington, and ecclesiastical figures. It hints at withheld information, evolving plans, and a critique of alignment with the new administration, though readable facts are scarce.
Visitors praise Fresno and California farming in London mission
Jin Newton and Frank TB Gray, representatives of the Lords Lele slah, arrive in Fresno to study social and industrial conditions for a London paper. They tour Stockton to Fresno, praising the San Joaquin Valley’s vast wheat lands, farmer grit, and rapid Fresno growth, noting awards for fruits and global reputation.
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Illey
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Hugh
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Palmer
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Tf_ report
London
Berlin
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Plucky Marines Reviewed at White House
Washington September 22 The President reviewed from the portico of the White House a detachment of 200 Marines who served at Guadalcanal during the war The marchers arrived aboard the escort ship and were led by the Marine Band marching to the executive mansion through the grounds
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Washington
White House
Marine Corps
Guintinimo
Executive Mansion
Marine Band
Washington bound figures in Manila war dispatches
The Manila to Washington news notes Aguinaldo’s envoys Filipinos Filipinos Agoncillo Jose Lopez sail for Washington to meet officials and press for independence while US officers discuss court actions and conduct amid health and logistics updates from the Manila front.
Changes in timetable by Southern Pacific dining cars to Fresno service
Southern Pacific proposes timetable changes effective about September 26 to improve Fresno service from San Francisco. Train 17 would depart around 5 pm via the West Side route. a new Tresno train would leave SF around 3 30 pm via Lathrop Merced, arriving before midnight. Train 40 continues via Brendora and Newman. a mixed passenger and freight train runs via Bter ced and Lathrop. No 19 remains SF Merced Lathrop. No 18 likely departs Fresno about 1 30 pm to San Francisco. dining cars planned on trains 11 and 18 for better passenger comfort. Fresno riders would have dining service and breakfast en route. Millionaire silk magnate Patterson of New Jersey died suddenly in Cape May of stomach hemorrhage at age 40.
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Southern Pacific Company
Fresno
San Francisco
San Joaquin
Mendota
Collis
Tresno
Lathrop
Merced
San Prancisco
Brendora
Newman
Bterced
Sipa
Wheat Options Market Firmer Than Months Past
The market showed firmer wheat pricing amid scarce supply and strong demand signals. Trading notes reference cash demand, December positions, and near term gains driven by exports and hedging activity while noting higher futures along with limited selling pressure.
Chinese Exclusion Policy Tightened Consular Certificates Revoked
Washington September 99 the treasury secretary ruled Chinese consuls abroad lack authority to issue certificates for exempt class entrants. Customs officers are directed to stop accepting such certificates and require the government of China or the home country for entry. The revocation bars admission based on consular certificates and limits entry to those presenting valid government certificates.
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Washington
Secretars
US Treasury
China
United States
Sailed Away Spanish Detachment Departs Fort Rico
At San Juan Porto Rico on September 2 the Asturias battalion marched to the wharf for embarkation as Captain General Macias and staff reviewed departing troops. Soldiers and wives wept while women waved handkerchiefs from the seawall until the San Francisco faded on the horizon. American and Spanish officials clashed over civil administration and public property as the US Supply headed toward Santiago.
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Military Commission
United States
Santiago
New Jersey Republicans Nominate Foster Voorhees for Governor
Trent on Sept 2 The Republican state convention nominated Foster Voorhees as its candidate for Governor. Voorhees, a former Union County senator and acting governor, was chosen by acclamation as the meeting concluded after about two hours. Griggs presided, praising rational affairs, and Murphy reconsidered his resignation to remain as state party chair.
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Trenton
Republican State Convention
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Union County
Senate
John G Griggs
New Jersey
Griggs
Meinly
Army
Murphy
Three Kings in One Hand Amid Samoa Political Turmoil
The stormship from Sydney reports Bonulu’s death and King Malietoa’s passing on August 29. Civilians attend the funeral while tensions rise over succession as Mataafa and Laupepa vie for kingship. German, British, and American consuls, plus local chiefs, seek control amid potential civil conflict in Samoa.
Revelations of San Jose Municipal Politics
In San Jose on September 22, attorney G Thompson testified that Rea claimed Jarman was crooked and robbed the city while printer G H Landus testified to hearing a dispute between Rea and Jarman. Rea denied slander and accused Jarman of paying $900 for a steam roller with $400 or $450 allegedly moved by Jarman, which Jarman denounced as an infamous lie.
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San Joss
Jarman
Thompson
G H Landus
Rea
Tarman
Bick Rea
Hs Fice Rea
Lou
Died Like a True Soldier at Fairmount Cemetery
Captain Charles A Worden of Company Seventh U S Infantry died from malaria after quarantine in Tampa following Santiago campaign. Friends dispute a dying statement blaming the government and note he fought at San Juan Caney. He is buried at Fairmount. visitors honor him. Manila customs now refund duties on goods passing through Manila from interior Philippine ports to foreign countries under revised Treasury rules.
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Charles A Worden
Seventh
United States Infantry
Santiago
Fairmount Cemetery
Worden
Tampa
TI Caney
Manila
Washington
Howell
Treasury Department
Philippines
United States
Camp Wycket Typhoid Deaths and Transfers Reported
Typhoid fever deaths at Camp Wycket Sept reported with four men at the general hospital and about half to Newark hospitals tomorrow. Remaining patients to be reed into permanent ward. Company AL Tenth ships from Cuba on the City of Mexico landed yesterday with eight men sent to the general hospital. Three report patients this morning.
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Newark
Reed
Cuba
Mexico
Meneral
Santosa
Gage Opens Campaign in Santa Barbara and Rumors of Races
Letters and notices mix with campaign chatter as Gage announces candidacy for the Senate in the Fifth District amid Spanish prisoner coverage and local political drama. Mentions of candidates Waters and Davis, plus Dudley’s report prep for Washington. Also includes colonial era health ads and Shiloh Cure testimonials.
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Santa Banbana
Armors Hall
Lover
Sith
Frank
Davis
Will
Latta
Advertised Letters and Notice of Publication in Fresno
Advertised letters remaining on mail for September 4 188 Lersons calling for these letters please yearn and give the dates of this advertisement if not called for within fourteen days they will be sent to the dead letter office. Notice for publication United States Land Office Visalia California December 20 1898. H ERESY GIVEN THAT HENRY has filed notice of intention to make final proof before the County Clerk Fresno on timber southwest quarter section 35 township 8 range 2 west. Witnesses George M Kobler Charles C Oakes Charles Fritz William Hart.
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Charles C Oakes
Caifornia
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Pesan
William Hart
Jameson
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