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Newspaper
Fresno Republican Weekly
Location
Fresno, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
9
Hazy text describes hikers anxious for warmer quarters and preparations on upper river steamers readying for departure for St Michael. There is mention of the Dawson family rush, ship traffic, and potential changes in gold commission oversight, with implied delays and reduced duties affecting local business.
A lumber raft broke apart near Humboldt and drifted into the ocean off the coast last night. The tug Monarch abandoned its tow and crews searched the area as lumber strewn across the Pacific posed a navigation hazard for miles.
Fragmented OCR text reveals scattered references to England arrests, Spanish rule, and political themes. Names and places are garbled, but mentions of England, London, Vancouver, and Tondon appear amid disjointed sentences. The piece reads as a chaotic collage rather than a cohesive report.
Sept. 9 The Daily News notes that General Miles and officers deny soldiers and officers are responsible for the camp illnesses. It praises the courage of the troops in battle and condemns insinuations that soldiers or officers caused the disease and deaths. The piece laments insults to the army and its leaders.
The fragment notes that Leonard T Wickney faces withdrawal from the Democratic party in the Second District Supreme Court race. It suggests Wickney has not endorsed his party’s 16 to 1 platform and signals a disputed candidacy amid internal party tensions.
A garbled historical report describes a ship named the Town awaiting additional ammunition confinement while crews from Oregon and Massachusetts interact with other vessels. The text references a navy yard, a possible delay of one day, and reactions of spectators as ships maneuver near port.
President plans remain tentative with travel only as far as Omaha, following a second interview with Ken Wissoure aide. Officials say no final decision on western trip, with possible stay in Omaha and later moves toward St Tous.
A laborer named John Moran aged 10 was killed while working near Wilhoitt Kelis hott, about 0 miles southeast of Studtem, when the derrick broke. The coroner orders inquiry into the incident though details are incomplete.
Madrid September 2. The French steamer I Fayetie carrying Spanish troops from Santiago has arrived at Coruna. An officer died during the crossing. The ship will undergo a fifteen day quarantine.
A massive fire swept central San Jose destroying numerous structures and leaving many homes and businesses scorched. Fire officials say about 100000 dollars in damage with several blocks burned as flames raced through the avenue. Eyewitnesses report smoke and roaring flames, and residents were urged to flee their homes as the blaze raged across town.
In San Francisco on September 2 the Supreme Court heard a test question in banc over state ticket fusion. Seven justices attended with Caton for the muddle of the road Populists, fusionists led by Senator White, Garret McPnenney, L A Bridgeford and WR Van Miter for the fusion side. Both sides argued law points, and the case was submitted with nine days to a decision.
Sept 1 United explorers mention Huntinst and others planning to form a new Los Angeles Railway Company for streetcar service. General Winger and Swimeh operate in respective regions while San Francisco is referenced as future hands. No Cure No Pay.CHILL TONIC claim mentions for ghille and malaria with quinine, priced 50c.
Wisconsin farmers battle tierce forest fires near Chippewa Falls as flames destroy homes barns and crops. Reports describe crews fighting overnight through September 27 to contain the spread and protect farmsteads amid heavy smoke and extending damage to rural properties.
Fragmentary report notes possible petroleum shows in Humboldt County with signs that local properties may be developed. No clear details on location owners or prospective shipments appear in the readable text. A political paragraph mentions an upcoming oath administration and state department adjustments, naming Cal Has and Justice Lathan.
Fragmented market list shows assorted fruits and grains with imperfect OCR reading. Items such as evaporated apples prunes apricots peaches and bran are listed with inconsistent percentages and prices, alongside locations like San Francisco and December months.
A city’s glass blower was nominated for Congress by the Tenth district Democrat convention. Daily Treasury Statement notes available cash balance 3701.03 dollars with reserve 743,950,017 dollars.
San Francisco advices report the North Star arriving from St Michael with under one million dollars in dust and drafts from the Klondike. Berry of Selma and Frank Philetter own shares with the Eska Commercial Company in several consignments. Berry expects to mount a claim amid Dawson fever sweeping the Yukon due to river water contamination.
Market notes show corn weakness offset by firmer wheat and soybeans. Traders monitor futures, demand shifts, and nearby prices as supply concerns and domestic demand influence sessions.
Fragmentary text describes political or election related disruption in Missouri. It mentions Striegling and a place of tallot, references to tickets and voting activity, but many words are garbled. The readable portions suggest a local agitation or incident connected to ballots and a future date.
A garbled OCR item notes a morning vehicle issue on a northern coastal road near a wood area with possible injuries or impact. The readable text is too incomplete to identify persons, places, dates, or outcomes.
A barn burned to ashes near Fulton A Vilutkle when a girl playing with matches sparked a blaze. A horse also died in the fire as fences were destroyed and the structure was consumed by flames. Investigators seek the cause and note the incident started in the afternoon.
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