Death of B F Beard in Fresno barn suicide 1804
Despondent over unemployment and destitution Beard shot himself in a barn behind his Fresno home on U street shortly after 10 am. He left a letter from Graham Texas saying he lacked union backing and felt discouraged. He leaves a widow and seven children. funeral planned. coroner to hold an inquest.
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R.F. Beard
U Street
Seard
Graham
Texas
Fresno
Sunion
Emily
Deard
Wan
Stephen & Bean
Beard
General Johan B. Gordon Dies in Miami Mourning Across South
The commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, General Johan B. Gordon, died last Saturday in Miami Florida. His remains were sent to Atlanta for interment as Confederate camps nationwide pass resolutions. Old comrades recall his qualities as a southern gentleman and ideal soldier while contrasting him with later heroes.
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Jnc. B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Miami
Fla
South
Atlanta Ga
Gordon
Asi
Roosevelts
Woods
Deweys
Hobsons
Spain
Campaign of Conscience and the Real World of Power
The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan’s call for a campaign of conscience with hard power realities. It argues ethical campaigning is appealing but historically nations advance by survival of the fittest, citing past conquests and extant empires to question the feasibility of national honesty and nonviolent political ideals.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Isreal
Canaan
Red Man
Tarma
Mexico
Spain
Colombia and Panama tensions spark talk of secession
The column discusses disputed territory with Colombia, Panama's secession, and trading relations. It also notes looming Russia Japan conflict, US press sympathies for Japan, and a humorous school story about Hatch the teacher in Mount Morris Illinois.
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Panama
Russia
Japan
Czer
Accidents and weather woes strike Farmer community
This year opens with several incidents. John OQ Casey was thrown from his buggy last week then again Sunday when his horse bolted. he was not seriously hurt. W R Deam’s horse frightened by paper blew loose and ran to the cemetery. no damage. Drum cut a scalp wound when a tree fell on him. he reached home weak but conscious. Wheat is suffering. wind and scarce water test stock as cattle endure the winter if water remains.
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John OQ
Casey
W. R. Deam
Esc
Hia Aon
Hawkins Chapel
A.C. Casey
Walter Keen
Pierce Wilson
Southern urge to ratify Panama treaty grows
The south presses for ratification of the Panama treaty for business reasons. The public expects Senate opposition to be brief and unnecessary as ratification seems inevitable.
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Senate
Gaps in English Language and Usage in Dialogue
A London Answers letter discusses gaps in English especially pronouns and terms for kin relations. It notes lacking words for distinguishing male cousin from female cousin and for describing hearing a phonograph. The piece ends with a quip about overuse of pronouns and translation quirks.
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London
The Gentleman Burglar A Fictional Contradiction in Thievery
A New York American critique argues that a gentleman burglar cannot exist in reality. The piece asserts refined thieves lack the moral restraint to commit burglary or murder, calling such a figure a contradiction of terms and a cowardly predator unfit for civilized society.
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Nipline
Mowgui
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Graham Eader
A. A. Martin
Eprror
Grahmah
RK. L. Tankersley
R. EK. Brown
J. K. Simpson
Jo. W. Akin
Geo. H. McLaren
John B. Crain
J. J. Gray
Sam Dowdle
M. A. Wallaceter
V. R. Jordon
B. F. Beard
Rom
Fresno Republican
Johan B. Gordon
Government of
Columbia
Hatch
Lawa
Nebraska
Sue
Blakeney’s
A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta
United States
Somerville Journal
Citta Stowe
Warren Avenue
Ocmteano
Tia
Tsu
Cardus
Stowe
Cardui
Carcui
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