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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1892
Page
1
Voters can cast ballots at the store on July 7 at 10 a.m. to select the official Washington state flower. The event invites shoppers to participate in the civic process at a familiar local location.
San Francisco reports a massive explosion at the Giant and Judson powder works near West Berkeley. The blast damaged dozens of buildings, destroyed the plant, and killed many workers including several white men and numerous Chinamen. Fire risk remained as flames threatened a nearby magazine with 300 tons of powder.
Charles Wilson the murderer of 13 year old Mamie Walsh at Milwaukee Oregon was recaptured near the West Chehalem valley twelve miles northeast of McMinnville by Constable John T Carter. He resisted, was wounded, and is held for transport to Salem penitentiary where officials report he may be insane and dangerous.
Spokane July 9 The Colville reservation the largest opened on the Pacific coast in years offers 1 5 million acres rich in agricultural mineral grazing and timber resources. About 600 Indians led by Chief Moses and Chief Joseph have held the land. Any Indian over 18 may select eighty acres in the ceded northern portion as soon as surveyed.
New York writer Macon visits Jim Corbett in Asbury Park and contrasts Sullivan's boast with Corbett’s past results. He notes Corbett’s readiness to win in four rounds and predicts Sullivan faces the hardest task of his life. Also mentions Multnomah steamship skipping its Tacoma Seattle run tomorrow.
Royal Baking Powder tests show it is 27 percent stronger than rival brands, meaning its consumer value is 13 percent cents per pound higher. If you purchase other powders, ensure their price per pound is at least 13 percent less than Royal’s to reflect the leavening difference.
Report describes tense calm at Homestead with authorities seeking to restore order while strikers resist takeovers of the mills. Governor Pattison refuses militia deployment and talks of dialogue with Carnegie, as guards tighten around works and workers brace for a long siege amid shortages and outside support.
The select house committee on the Columbian exposition urges a 5 million dollar appropriation to fund the National World’s Columbian commission and exhibit. A minority report by Little of New York and Wheeler of Alabama questions government liability and cites anticipated profits for Chicago and national gains.
A band tied to the notorious Anastasius has been captured in Dubnitzea. They previously seized six Germans, later ransomed by Turkey. A People's Party meeting is set for July 14 in the public square with speaker Iph Baumont.
An order released part of the Olympia Foundry machinery from attachment for J. R. Chaplin. Judgment for Homer Atwell over John McSorely for 72.50. Real estate sales in Payne v Lee, Judson v Cleveland, McFarland v Thompson confirmed. Miles Galliber cases, Lemon v Parrish, Se bree v Baker adjudged. Burlingame v Norton et al denied for lack of facts. Burlingame’s suit on trust failed for heirs. Mrs Barker will demurrer overruled. Court adjourned for vacation. only emergency matters heard until September.
Local notices list Lutheran Episcopal and First Christian services at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. St Johns Episcopal Church hosts Rev Nevins. St. Joan’s Episcopal Church details. First Baptist Church advertises 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services with baptism after the evening. Other denominations include St MacHar’s, Scandinavian service at M E church vestry room at 2:30 p.m., Temrte Baptist evangelist Rev Baldwin, Presbyterian at Sixth and Franklin, Unitarian at Ninth and Franklin with liberal sermon, and M E church activities including class, Epworth League, and mission tent preaching.
Captain Z. J. Hatch is home. Theo. Cushing of Tacoma was in the city last evening. Miss Hudson of Tacoma visits Mrs. A. H. Chambers. W. P. Hudson of St. Louis is in the city. Mrs. Deming, Mrs. George Brintnall and Mrs. Perry visited Tacoma today. Several bar members vacation at Harri son Springs B C. Rev Thus Baldwin of Seattle will preach at Temple Baptist. Rev Samuel Moore of Tacoma presiding elder attended quarterly conference. Judge Robinson will finish matters before summer vacation and spend time at Petersons beach with colleagues. B T Soden and wife of Portland visit C. V. Leach and travel to down sound ports for two weeks. Soden, a wholesale merchant, praises Tumwater Falls and surrounding scenery.
Fire devastated two thirds of St John’s Newfoundland. six children and one man perished. six hundred buildings burned. mayor appeals for aid as thousands are homeless and losses reach $6,000,000. Fire allegedly spread from Monks Town road toward Fresh Water valley. oil stores and factory in south side area.
Paris reports seven deaths in one day with new cases near St Quen and Nevelly stricken. Moscow faced dangerous conditions due to sewerage absence as cholera reaches the city. Turkmenistan Turkestan notes 565 deaths. Enzeli records fifteen. Military tents go up to house patients as doctors remain scarce.
The report notes the Ainslie lumber firm in Portland Ore failing. Cardinal Battaglini of Bologna is dead. St Paul financier J L Forepaugh commits suicide. A steamer explosion on Lake Geneva kills twelve and wounds forty. Jarnoff Poland sees mass destruction as a hundred houses burn. In Sherman Texas George Smith hangs for a January 1891 murder. Limerick rioters damage homes of anti Parnellite leaders. Riots arise over duties and taxes. mobs attack municipal residences. Calaspara mayor flees.
Carstens Bros slaughter house on Grant street bridge near Seattle burned with twenty hogs one steer and one horse lost valued at 6500 with 6000 insurance. County commissioners award Nesqually and Chehalis river bridge contracts to San Francisco Bridge Co for 2800 and 3590 dollars respectively. Nesqually bridge to ease ferry crossings and reduce local costs.
A team belonging to rancher Whitney near Woodland ran away this morning. It pulled to a halt at the courthouse after overturning the wagon and breaking a quantity of eggs.
About fifteen members of the bicycle club will take a ride to McAllister's Lake tomorrow. They will leave Main and Fourth streets about 7 o'clock, accompanied by an amateur photographer.
Cutcaco Clothing and Shoe Co offers a large lot of light weight coats and vests at actual cost. Hurry to buy before it is too late. F. C. Brown, Manager. Sick Headache cured by Dr Miles Nerving.
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