Pinkerton Question Overshadows Homestead Violence
Pittsburg July 8 reports clash on whether Pinkerton men were sworn in as deputies with Sheriff McCleary denying and Carnegie people claiming oath. Townsfolk fear clashes as Pinkertons may be moved, militia halts and a mass meeting seeks civil authority control amid threats and funerals.
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Pittspore
Pinkerton
McCleary
Carnegie
E. R. Spear
Pinkertons
Gray
Homestead
Greenleaf
Pittsburg
Eneral
Cincinnati
Lima
Harrispura
Pattison
Mass Meeting in Seattle Protests Pinkertonism
About 1500 to 2000 people gathered at Pioneer Place to condemn Pinkertonism and its role in the Home Stett riot. Speakers included John R. Kinnear and James Hamilton Lewis urging abolition bills and legal armed force limits to protect life and property.
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Seattle
Seartie
Pioneer Place
Homestead
William J. Larkin
J. R. Kinnear
James Hamilton Lewis
E. J. Jeffries
P. H. McKernan
John R. Kinnear
House
Haughton
Pinkertons Lose Denver License as Routt Refuses
Governor Routt of Denver refuses to renew the Pinkerton license amid political change. The report notes a Cotton broker Owen Verdon fails in Liverpool and a derailed circus train near McGregor Wisconsin with two fatalities. Secretary Harrity declines Democratic National Committee chair. Kentucky proposes banning Pinkertons. Alameda passenger trio arrives San Francisco while boxing news and Slavin defeat rumor stir colonial reactions.
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Denver
Routt
Liverpool
Owen Verdon
Cooke and
Alameda
Ard Crutz
Rose Gertrude
Anolulu
Jim Burge
Martin Costello
Leweight
Sydney
Slavin
Jackson
Steamer Batavia Arrives in Tacoma From Japan
A Tacoma report notes the steamer Batavia arrived yesterday from Japan. In the first half of the year Washington laid 64 miles of railroad track. An explosion of a toy cannon injured two men from Port Townsend area. Ex mayor Furth of Spokane won a divorce and custody of his three children. Okanogan chief Coya Kiah was killed by miner Dan Whipple in a drunken dispute. A Seattle property owner building houses is buying materials from Tacoma mills. The political scene includes a Manhattan club meeting supporting Cleveland and Stevenson and urging Democratic unity on known principles.
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Batavia
Tacoma
Japan
Washington
J. F. McNaught
Libby
Port Townsend
Furth
Spokane
Coya Kiah
Dan Whipple
Whipple
Seattle
Tacoma Mills
Arrivals at Victoria Harbour July 8 Behring Sea Patrol Plans
The steamer Danube sails for Behring sea with coal for patrols and carries R. Maynard, expert photographer, hired to photograph seal rookeries for the imperial government. The Queen sails for Alaska with Henry Burgh of the New York Humane society as a passenger. The Batavia arrives from Yokohama after 14 days with tea. General low mood in trade noted abroad.
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Victoria
B. C
Danube
Behring Sea Patrol
R. Maynard
Imperial
Queen
Alaska
Henry Burgh
New York Humanitarian Society
Batavia
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Yokohama
Steel strike halts armor work on naval ships
In New York the metal workers strike at Mare Island yard delays construction of the armored Maine cruiser and the Cincinnati and monitors Puritan and Terror. Carnegie Phipps Co and Bethlehem works hold armor contracts for war vessels alongside private builders.
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New York
Homestead Mills
Maine
Cincinnati
Puritan
Terror
Navy Yard
Mare Island Navy Yard
Carnegie Phipps & Co
Bethlehem Works
Cholera Threats and Riots Span Several Regions
July reports note government plans for local cholera control and two case events. Volga region and towns Kysbinsk Tatow Orel show Asiatic cholera spread. Astra khan faces panic and labor riot with troops deployed.
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St. Peterssure
Volga
Kysbinsk
Tatow
Orel
Astrakhan
Election Returns Nix McCarthy In Derry Race
In Loudon on July 8, Justin McCarthy loses to Ross in Derry. The race stays close with elected figures including Timothy Harrington Parnellite and Hon. Henry Chaplin alongside Hon. E. Stanhope conservatives.
Fatal Fire at 67 East One Hundred and Eighteenth Street
A blaze in a one story frame house on East One Hundred and Eighteenth Street caused the suffocation of four people while they slept. Mrs Broderick a widow aged twenty six and her three children perished when a live coal from a stove ignited the fire.
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New York
East One Hundred and Eighteenth Street
Broderick
English Elections at Loxton July 8 Returns
Up to 3 o'clock this afternoon the returns show 162 conservatives 124 liberals 22 liberal unionists 13 anti parnellites and 4 parnellites elected. This totals 325 members chosen about half of the 670 seat house.
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Loxton
Olympia to Host Two State Conventions Next Month
Olympia faces two state party conventions next month with plans for hospitality and city preparations. Citizens urged to form committees, establish a headquarters at Olympia hotel, distribute admission tickets, decorate streets, and ensure Main street finishing by August to attract future conventions. A citizens meeting and council action are requested.
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Olympia
Olympia Hotel
Bids Open for New Main Street Structure in Harris Block
Bids opened at Hartsack and White offices for a 30 by 115 foot two story Harris building at 405 407 Main street between the McKenny block and First National bank. I Harris and Sons will occupy dry goods use with St Louis pressed brick front and Tenino sandstone trim. Bids range from 7245 to 7963 with contract not yet awarded.
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Hartsack & White
Harris
Main Street
McKenny Block
First National Bank
I. Harris & Sons
St. Louis
Hartsuck & White
W. A. Rodgers
W. G. White
Dent & Jewell
A. L. Kreider
H. I. Milard
Wm. Ogle
Entirely Hopeless Uncle Eben Sees Nation Struggle
An old Virginia church pillar named Uncle Eben, a former political figure, tells a visitor that he no longer prays for the nation's welfare in spring. He believes the Land will not help the country with a Democratic Congress, reflecting weary sentiment about politics.
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Eben
Virginia Darkey
Henry
Madden v Willey Steamship third trial verdict
Jury verdict for plaintiff in Madden versus Willey Steamship over a lost trunk on the Multnomah. Prior trials awarded 486 and then 360 with costs and interest, totaling 414. E B Simmons represented the plaintiff. defendants plan an appeal.
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Madden
The
Willey Steamship Company
Multnomah
E. B. Simmons
California's Peach Stone Fuel Idea Spurs Fragrant Heat
In peach growing regions the stones from canning and drying wastes are proposed as fuel. The idea envisions burning peach stones as a fragrant, bright flame that yields heat comparable to coal.
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California
Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court In Hildebrandt Savage Case
The supreme court affirms the lower court in Hildebrandt vs Savage. William Hildebrandt claimed about 1100 dollars as a mechanics lien on Geo M Savage’s property. The lien was defective for lack of proper notary seal. The court rules no personal judgment in mechanics lien cases if timely objections are raised and demands made. Byron Millett acted as special judge with extra authority, and the court will not disturb the lower court findings.
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Byron Millett
Hildebrandt
Supreme Court
Savage
Scott
Court of Last Resort
Bridge bids and county talks at Nesqually crossing
Thurston and Pierce county commissioners met in Tacoma to discuss a joint Nesqually River bridge at Bennett's ford and reviewed bids from multiple firms. J P Tweed joined the delegation. They later inspected Alderton bridge site and the county poor farm. A note on a statistical table is appended as authentic drummer data.
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Thurston County
Tacoma
Pierce County
Nesqually River
Bennett’s Ford
Ey Aie
J.P. Tweed
Ashington Bridge Co
Reenan
Oregon Bridge Co
Primus Bridge Co
Ueeee Bridge Co
RG Bridge
Hoffaan
Frank Cantara
Arene Cantara
D. Clark
A. S. Frace
San Francisco Bridge Co
San Francisco Bringe Co
Alderton Bridge
Caroen
Pierce and Thurston County
Alderton
Wagon overturn injures P. Wiman at Mud Bay
A wagon overturn at Mud Bay injures P. Wiman who was brought home with a badly cut head and body. The wagon dragged him several hundred feet as the horses bolted while the rest of his party alighted and watched. Dr. Newcomb dressed the wounds and Wiman drove home.
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P. Wiman
Mud Bay
Mr. Wiman
Congregational Church Picnic to Woodland Park
The annual Congregational church and Sunday school picnic will be at Woodland Park on Tuesday July 12. Train leaves Northern Pacific depot at 8 30 a.m. and returns at 6 15 p.m. Round trip fare is twenty five cents. All are invited.
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Congregational Church
Woodland Park
Northern Pacific
Seattle Club Defeats Tacoma 8 7 In Baseball Bid
In Seattle the Seattle club edged Tacoma 8 to 7 in a tight Pacific Northwest game. Standings show the Seattle club leading with strong win totals and a mix of midseason records across the league divisions.
Railway Turnouts for Olympia Cars Under Construction
Olympia Light and Power is building three turnouts for streetcars. One will be at Twenty sixth street, another at Thirteenth street, and the third between Fourth and Eighth. The first two turnouts are feet long and the third is 1300 feet. The cars were shipped from Pullman on June 29 and will be placed in service as soon as they arrive, likely next week.
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Olympia Light & Power Company
Twenty-sixth Street
Thirteenth Street
Pullman
County Court House Delays Prompt Heavy Bond Costs
A general complaint cites slow work and few workers on the county court house project. Meanwhile the county incurs heavy rents and interest on outstanding bonds.
Olympia Board of Trade to Convene First Meeting Under New Organization
The Olympia board of trade will hold its first monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The membership committee will present names of potential members based on business interests. Admission is cut to 10 dollars with yearly dues at 4 dollars. The group will discuss reducing insurance rates and a proposed woven wire plant by Alvin Lent seeking a 3000 dollar bonus and a 30 by 120 foot site. There are two similar plants in Washington State, Tacoma and Seattle.
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Messrs
Frost
Marr
Ayer
McDonald
Whitham
Board of Trade
Alvin Lent
Lent
Tacoma
Seattle
Journalistic To dayism and a Tweed Visit
A fragmented note critiques toadyism in eastern journalism citing a Tribune style mock interview with Whitelaw Reid's nine year old son and a playful calf tale from Baby Ruth. The Tacoma Ledger reports J P Tweed visiting Thurston county officials and hints at his likely renomination due this fall based on prior strong showing.
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Whitelaw Reid
Jong
Ruth
Little Ruth
Grover
Cleveland
Chicago Inter-Ocean
J. P. Tweed
Thurston County
Hollis
Swope
Tweed
Tacoma Ledger
Cat and Dog Fight Reflect New York Democratic Struggle
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Grover Cleveland's strength in New York in 1892 compared with 1888 suggests the New York democracy thrives amid ongoing factional conflict described as a cat and dog fight in constant session.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Supreme court issues writ of prohibition against Seattle judge
The supreme court issues a writ of prohibition against Judge Lichtenburg of Seattle returnable on the 15th inst. Judge Mary Pan issued a restraining order against the city of North Yakima to stop actions on sewer contracts. Notice follows service interruption at Congregational church with repairs delaying Sunday services. Excursion trains from Northern Pacific to Ocosta and Petersons Point Saturday July 9 with round trip fare 3.65. Olympia departure 6 16 p.m. return options 6 or 10 a.m. Monday.
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Supreme Court
Lichtenburg
Seattle
Mary Pan Y
Smith
North Yakima
Northern Pacific Railroad
Ocosta
Peterson's Point
Olympia
The Cake Walk at Temple Baptist Church
The Temple Baptist church congregation will stage a cake walk on Tuesday evening at Columbia Hall Good and Cheap. The notice promotes baking flour at home and urges trying Day is Best flour sold at $1.35 per sack.
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Temple Baptist Church
Columbia Hall
Senate Bill Shifts World Fair Dedication Date to Oct 21
In Congress today Senator Hill proposed moving the world fair dedication from October 12 to October 21 and after remarks with Cullom the bill passed. The House approved the measure 207 to 56. The lead ore bill was considered and suspended rules passed 165 to 62. The act defines ores with silver value exceeding lead value at entry as silver ore exempt from duty.
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Congress
Washington
Hill
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and grain prices report
In Chicago on July 8 Curiao notes steady wheat cash 77 and September 614, corn easier cash 49 and September 9, oats steady cash 2 and September 1. Pork cash and September 11.50, lard cash 7.97 and September 7.07, short ribs cash 7.20 and September 7.22, barley 60 cents.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Gladstone Faces Wooden Opponent In Tight Poll Fight
Gladstone and Wau chope are nominated for parliament with the election set for Tuesday. Gladstone left for West Calder in excellent health accompanied by his wife. A West Calder public meeting in a disused quarry drew a packed crowd of miners who gave Gladstone a rousing reception.
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Gladstone
Wauchope
West Calder
West Caldera
Rabbi Wise Proposes Changes in Proselyte Rites
At the central conference meeting Rev Dr Wise of Cincinnati urges replacing circumcision with ceremonial cleansing for male proselytes to Judaism. California grain market notes wheat at 14 to 14.5 cents. San Francisco advertising copy touts Davis' Best as top four in market.
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New York
Central Conference of American Rabbi’s
Wise
Cincinnati
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