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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
1
Fragmented report of a Republican convention in Saratoga with nominating ticket including Theodore Roosevelt as governor and William McKinley administration endorsement. Platform reads support for war aims, anti Spain return, and preservation of liberty. delegates and speakers noted, with funeral notice for Paray Davenport in Boston.
A lengthy report outlines a Democratic convention with figures like Augustus Vin Wyel and Edward Atwater, detailing state committee actions and candidate discussions. It notes the focus on troops in the Spanish War discourse, the party’s internal alignments, and the cautious selection of committees and officers. The text shifts to a maritime incident near San Francisco, describing the loss of crew aboard a vessel after a capsize, the search efforts, and the drowning of two men, with ensuing salvage and committee reactions.
A chaotic account describes a Qing court crisis where the Dowager Empress uses influence against a reforming emperor. The tale centers on palace intrigue, a European dress scandal, and the arrest of courtiers as factions clash over retrograde edicts and foreign pressure.
Disgruntled Democrats and New York Silverites vote to nominate a full state ticket by petition if a consensus fails. A conference approves empowering a one-member-from-each-district committee to act within forty eight hours. The organization committee meets at Union Square Hotel to select candidates. Ostrander of Mercury returns from Dresden after attending the WeCrane murder trial.
A report notes that using Swisling's Best baking powder yields a cake without bitter aftertaste. The claim highlights flavor improvement and consumer interest in baking quality.
Governor Tanner responds to Pan turmoil by mobilizing state forces. Captain Craig leads Battery B with two top Vinson units to place and protect residents within Pan city limits. He is instructed to refrain from aiding miners or mine owners, and to prevent violence while foreign labor protests remain unaddressed. Sheriff Colburn reported loss of control and resource exhaustion. C Pottie of Sanger was noted in Fresno yesterday.
General Shafter remains indisposed at Camp Wyckoff with malarial fever and chills but can issue orders. Colonel McClellan conducts staff actions as Shafter plans to resume work soon. The 25th Infantry under Major Holan has been sent to Long Island to relieve the 15th Infantry stationed in Cuba, with deployments to Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico for garrison duty.
The Governor appointed First Lieutenant Herbert Choynski captain of battery A California artillery replacing Captain T J Hay who resigned. Second Lieutenant Frank Sprague was advanced to first lieutenant. Otto Huber succeeds Captain Richter who went to Manila as captain of Company I First California volunteers. The Governor also received the resignations of First Lieutenant Thomas F Bury of battery A and Second Lieutenant McKenzie of battery D.
A government order directs occupancy actions in Cuba with troops deployed to Manzanillo for enforcement. The document cites Dan Tago and formal military measures emphasizing control of the port city and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR text blends romance a prisoner tale with references to Cuba and U S affairs. It mentions Cubans, surrender, and unrest, plus scattered names and dates, creating a jumbled card-sized record of varied topics from a late 19th century newspaper page.
Final defendant Tevis Irwin faced a jury in Anstown where the case centered on alleged assault and death. The defendant confessed to some actions but insisted the fatal wound was not intended, while prosecutors urged the jury to consider the evidence of a planned attack and the victim’s injuries.
The report outlines Secretary Al Ecully’s discussions with military officials about hospital arrangements and soldier care. It notes a court verdict, with a defendant sentenced to unspecified terms, and mentions a separate assault case where a boy was injured and the suspect held on a $60,000 bond.
A Tuesday evening wedding at Mrs Julia Owens home 720 B Street joined Miss Elsie Yeates and George C Owens with Rev Worreneh of the Baptist church officiating. The couple, sister Beesie Owen as bridesmaid, John Hines as best man, and guests celebrated with a decorative home ceremony and supper. Charges against burglary defendants May and William Van Aik were reduced to petit larceny. Lath defedants fined and a principal, Ad McGrew, fined as well.
County Surveyor Hoxie advances final survey for a 2900 foot underground drain to divert seepage from three twelve acre ponds on the south half of section 16 township 14 range 120. The 8 inch pipe will channel water into Dry Creek’s old canal as part of a reclamation project funded by Liblin and five neighbors, with assessments based on benefit. An information was used yesterday by the District Attorney in the Michael Quinn assault case.
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