Fernbridge

Ed's Website Curator is currently compiling all the information Ed has collected! This page will be updated soon, thank you for your patience. In the meantime, Ed does have a short appearance in "Saving the Queen," a documentary produced by the Ferndale Museum about Fernbridge. The film can be bought here, if one scrolls down near the bottom. It doesn't contain what Ed is currently collecting, but is an excellent watch nonetheless.

Research

The questions ultimately culminated in this post written by Peter Giacomini.

BONUS: Ed's Website Curator's Research:

In looking for James Willison, I was able to find a few newspaper articles about the same event in 1903. (Thanks, University databases.)

First, the complimentary article:

TROUBLE COMING FOR THE "COURTHOUSE GANG": The Law-Abiding Citizens of Contra Costa Are Tired of The Hoodlum Antics

Next, the other side of the perspective for the sake of unbiased historical recounting:

GROWING INDIGNATION OVER BRUTAL AFFAIR AT MARTINEZ: PRESS AND PEOPLE ROUSED BY ASSAULT ON REPORTER

Lastly, a satisfactory conclusion for Mr. Willison:

WILLISON GETS HIS MONEY BACK: PHILANTHROPIC CONTRACTOR WINS A REPUTATION AT LITTLE COST TO HIMSELF

A few notes:

The writing styles were delightful, and the drama a very enjoyable evening.
As for the research element, further will be taken towards 1909. In the meantime, however, there is definitely some detail on Mr. Willison out there.

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