Agricultural College Report Highlights 225 Students at Pullman
Dr. S. B. Conover presents the regents annual report noting 225 scholars at Pullman on November 1, with 204 residing in the institution. Last legislature left $20,783.09 of a $60,000 appropriation unspent, next two-year funding estimated at $125,500. Concerns include retirement of Professor Lilly and student mobbing of Regent Smith and Professor Heston.
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Tribune
Tacoma
Pullman
Lilly
Regent Smith
Heston
Seattle
P. F’. Wilson
Ballard
Providence Hospital
Great Northern
H. J. Tennon
Emma Lamont
Lizzie Daniels
Daniels
University School
Portland
P. W. Swett
South Bend
Wash
Wm. G. Steel
Auburn
Maine
Captain Swett
Pacific County
Washington and regional politics mix in strong talk and plans
In Washington state political commentary, editors critique Senator Allen and anti-Alien forces while debating regional strategy for ports and a potential life station at Gray's Harbor. The piece cites John L. Wilson and local papers as sources of senatorial opinion and party dynamics.
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Allen
Walla Walla
Washington
Gray’s Harbor
John L. Wilson
Senate
Republican Party
Spokane Review
Cheapest fares to Twin Cities and beyond by Union Pacific agent
Don’t miss our cut price clothing sale at Chicago Clothing and Shoe Company. J Percival, Union Pacific Railroad agent, advertises cheap rates to Saint Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Chiang and all points East and South. F. C. Brown, manager.
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Paul
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Chiang
J. ©. Percival
Union Pacific R. R
Chicago Clothing and Shoe Company
F. C. Brown
California Returns and Ballot Propositions Vote
California returns show party totals and proposition outcomes from the December vote. The Cleveland party led with 25 170 in one count with other races and propositions listing educational qualification measures debt refunds and amendments with varying for and against tallies. Horton Kansas reports a heavy December storm straining fuel supplies as settlers face deepening cold and railroad coal shortages.
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San Francisco
Rasine Aves
Cleveland
Taeesle
Prohibition
United
Indians to be executed after massacre by Mexican forces
Sixteen prisoners from the Tomachie massacre are brought to the city, where they will be shot by order of the government. The uprising they join is not yet quelled, with Mexican authorities pursuing responders.
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City
Mexico
Tomachie
Terrible Explosion Destroys Jackson Vernon Area
A dynamite blast in the East River tunnel shaft near Jackson and Vernon avenues caused a fire in a four story building. Nine bodies were recovered and many injured as debris and shattered glass spread through Jackson avenue. McIntyre, the dynamite worker in charge, was arrested for criminal carelessness as authorities described a scene of widespread destruction and upheaval.
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Lona Islanperry
L. II
New East River Tunnel
Jackson and
Vernon Avenues
Jackson Avenue
Fifth Street
Borden Avenue
Sylvester & Co
Mary Graden
Roger Loenry O’brien
Ost
Jackson
Gray
Fourth Street
Henry O’brien
Mrs. Rock
John Hopkins
John McBarber Rock
McIntyre
Health Officer describes pest house use for smallpox case
Dr Newell explains the city used the end of the long wharf as a pest house for a smallpox patient due to lack of hospital space. The float house in the bay will be prepared if no sale of suitable property occurs, with fumigation and supplies provided to ease the patient’s condition.
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Long Wharf
Newell
Alexander Young
Board of Health
Olympia
Dr. Newell
Haseen
Henry Talbot
Fourth Street Bridge
Bomb Blazes Destroys Milwaukee Street Railway Plant
A bomb at 2 AM destroyed the Milwaukee Street Railway plant, burning the south building and its motor storage, lifting losses to about half a million. Sixty horses escaped but the plant was crippled. a firebug is suspected. The mayor posted a 2500 reward and added police, while insurers halted factory coverage.
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Milwaukeee
Milwaukee Street Railwa Company
Stephen Treaders
Local News Highlights and Social Notes from Olympia
Laundry dispute ends in anger as four shirts return from five. Attorney General Jones to argue Tacoma case in Washington City. Charity hop postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Christmas church entertainment at M E church at 7 30 tonight with potential admission s ace of produce. Royal Society of Good Fellows grows as Powell plans a ladies lodge. Gatherings at H C Atwell home hosted by Miss Eleanor Russell with guests listed. Judge Scott leases Eastside house near Second and Puget. Governor declines to bring First regiment to Olympia for inauguration. School house painting required before acceptance. Band hop Friday features a twelve piece orchestra led by Prof J J Cross. Candy shop promotes French confections at 113 Fourth Street. Olympia Music House showcases Weaver Mason Hamlin and A B Chase organs on easy terms.
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Jones
Washington City
Tacoma
Supreme Court
Ladies’ Relief Society
M. E
Royal Society of Good Fellows
Powells
H. C. Atwell
Eleanor Russell
Anna Mitchell
Millie West
Rosa Brown
Julia Cavanaugh
Edith Cavanaugh
Claudine Springer
Lee H. Allen
Guy H. Robertson
Jesserton
John Rea
Port Angeles Opens Canning Plant For Puget Sound Clams
A new Port Angeles factory canning local clams operates with Sequim-supplied shellfish. Clams are washed, steamed to open shells, meat separated and cleaned, then canned with juice and sealed. Finished products, labeled Port Angeles Brand, may include clam juice extract for market. A chowder recipe is printed on each table.
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Port Angeles
Sequim
Clallam County
Angeles
Nicolai
Puget Sound
Bridge Work on Portland & Puget Sound Line to Restart
A Tacoma report notes Union Pacific begins assembling timbers for the Columbia river bridge at Vancouver and small crews on approaches. News hints work on the Portland and Puget Sound railway from Portland to Tacoma via Olympia may resume soon, with dirt expected within 60 to 90 days. Negotiations for sale or joint construction by Union Pacific and Great Northern continue unresolved.
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The
Tribune
Tacoma
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Union
Great Northern
Corrigan Welcomes Rev Father McGlynn Back to Church
Archbishop Corrigan states satisfaction at Rev Father McGlynn’s return to the Catholic church. The New York Sun notes county democracy likely to disband and join Tammany. Kentucky Nicholas county headquarters burned with communication cut off and no details. Sheridan Shook and Edward J. Gilmore intent on leaving the Republican party for Tammany Hall.
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Corrigan
Father McGlynn
New York Sun
Tammany
Nicholas County
Kentucky
New York
Sheridan Shook
Edward J. Gilmore
Republican Party
Tammany Hall
Shook
Oldest Woman Claim From 1768 Birth Cited
In New York on December 28, it is reported that Liel Lesbotinsky a Russian Jewess who died from old age on Sunday may have been born in Odessa in 1768 making her 124 years old if her statements are true.
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New York
Liel Lesbotinsky
Odessa
Russia
Crisp and Cleveland Do Not Confer in New York
Crisp arrived in Crisp and Cleveland on December 28 but did not meet Cleveland who said he knew of no conference with Crisp.
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Crisp
Cleveland
New York
The Price of a Presidential Messenger in Washington
On the second Monday in January electors meet to vote for president and vice president. Washington electors include J. B. McMillin Roche Harbor G. V. Calhoun LaConner F. White Cosmopolis I. A. Navarre Rose Beach. A Messenger may travel about seven thousand miles at twenty cents a mile, costing around 1400 dollars though a trip may be under 200 dollars and take two weeks. Calhoun claims balance of power in messenger choice with four electors.
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McMillin
Roche Harbor
G. V. Calhoun
LaConner
F. White
Cosmopolis
I. A. Navarre
Rose Beach
Washington
Congress
Seattle
Calhoun
United States
Masonic Installation Toasts Olympia Lodges In New Temple
Installation of Olympia Lodge No. 1 and Harmony Lodge No. 18 occurred at the Masonic Temple with a full attendance and a light repast. Officers for both lodges were installed by N. S. Porter as installing officer, with John P. Tweed marshal, and J. J. Gilbert chaplain. the piece lists numerous officers and names including M. H. Reed W M and J. W. Pierce, B. W. and F. M. Gowey J W, among others.
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Olympia
Grand Lodge
J. W
L. Bettman
Treas
G. Harris
Sec
Harry D. Cowles
M. ©. Bagley
J. D
Simeon Dock
Benj. Vincent
H. D. Westerman
Tyler
J.C. Horr
R.G. O’bren
Finance
John P. Tweed
George G. Mills
J. J. Gilbert
Harmony Lodge No
J.R. Pattison
W. M
W. A. Lang
W. J. Foster
G. Kaufman
F. H. van Eaton
W. L. Blrger
F. D. Frost
J. W. Dent
W. W. Crow
H. D. Semen Tyler
J.8. McCallum
Chapain
Judge Rathbun Rejects Chandler Concerning Local Offices
Justice Rathbun dismissed the question raised by Mr. Chandler about justice of the peace and constable offices. He notes the offices are defined by the territorial code of 1881 and the constitution, and says Chandler is chasing a wild goose by disputing March expiry. He argues further clarification is needed before any discussion proceeds.
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Rathbun
Chandler
Justice of the Peace
Justice Rathbun
Indian Specialist Proclaims Mile's New Heart Cure
A translation of an advertisement claims palpitations chest pain and shortness of breath are cured by Dr Miles's New Heart Cure. It promotes a new discovery by an eminent Indian specialist and offers free illustrated booklets at Acme Drug Store Marr and Ross and mail order from Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Mile
Acme Drug Store
Marr & Ross Aes
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
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