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Olympia Tribune

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1892

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Polls Open At Our Store July Seventh At 10 A M

Polls will be open at our store on July 7 at 10 a.m. to vote.

Our

Idaho miners surrender triggers federal troop move

President Harrison ordered federal troops to Idaho as miners clash in Cour d'Alene. Senators Shoup and Dubois sought action, telegrams relay grim reports from Wallace and Wardner. By night, non-union miners surrendered but fate of others unclear.

Washington Harrison Idaho Schofield Ruger Merritt Shoup Dubois Cour d’Alene Marshal Pinkham John Pinch Wallace Gem and Frisco Geo. H. Roberts Boise War Department Fort Sherman Mission Wardner

State Political Pointers From Pacific Northwest Papers

J L Roberts reelected mayor of Walla Walla. Col Patrick Henry Winaton says he will not seek governor. Olympia observer notes party odds favor the strong over the early bird in November. Senator Allen’s literary bureau targets reelection with dispatches. Tacoma sends three national committeemen Nelson Bennett H C Wallace Dolph Hannah. Seattle Telegraph criticizes the re publ i cans party. John L Wilson praised by Cheney Sentinel. Port Townsend Mayor Horace Tucker and Thomas Rney city marshal named by party. Spokesman for Spokane county clerk Major Armstrong expected to win reelection. Eastern Washington prefers highway to the sea via Columbia, Lake Washington canal delayed until river opens. Anti free trade sentiment strong. tariff question dodged at Omaha convention. alliances show mixed protectionist leanings in Washington state.

J.L. Roberts Walla Walla Patrick Henry Winaton Olympia Allen Partington City Senate Tacoma Nelson Bennett H. C. Wallace Dolph Hannah People’s Party Seattle Telegraph Repopsens Congress John L. Wilson Cheney Sentinel H.eee the Sun E’s Party Yen R. Harris Horace Tucker Port Townsend Thomas R. Ney George E. Starrett Albert C. P. Suipes James W. Stock Charles H. Pink Major Armstrong Spokane P.I Seattle Columbia Washington Lake Washington Columbia River Spangleecord Harrison Omaha Farmers’ Alliance

Astor Death Hoax Confounds New York and London

Reports claim W W Astor died in New York but London sources deny the loss. Cyrus Field dies in New York while his relatives and doctors attend him. A London denial cites Mrs. W W Astor and physicians stating recovery is rapid.

Democrats Plan Full Ticket in Fifth Kansas District

Dissatisfaction grows among Kansas Democrats over the state convention endorsing Pearl nominees. Fifth district Democrats meet at Herington on July 19 to field a full slate, while Seventh district Republicans threaten cross‑challenge as Jerry Simpson supporters mobilize.

Torrxa Kans Peale Pew Kansas Herington Jerry Simpson

Militia Prepares to Take Over Homestead Mills

Troops arrive from Greensburg marching to Homestead to secure the Carnegie works amid a strike. General Snowden leads about 3,000 soldiers with artillery as pickets are reorganized and non-union workers eyed for potential return.

Homestead Greensburg Snowden Monongahela Carnegie H.C. Frick Reentention Dan J New York Philadelphia Prirrspurg Weihe Amalgamated Association Congressional Investigation Committee Frick

Natural Gas shines with merriment in Donnelly production

The Play Thursday Night presents Natural Gas by Donnelly and Girard with a pure bright light of merriment and a company of sunbeams. Manager Samuel P. Vox promises brighter staging this year with new scenery and many clever songs and dances. The show aims to banish dull care and leave audiences cheerful for a week.

Donnelly and Girard Samuel P. Vox

Police Department Staffing Recast After Council Resolution

City council resolves police force reduction and relieves Officers Murrell and Dwyer from duty. Remaining officers rotate shifts with Mack and Griffey from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Andrews works 4 a.m. to noon and Taylor from noon to 8 p.m.

Murrell and Dwyer Mack and Griffey Andrews Taylor

An Evening With Unitarians Picnic Plan Changes

The Unitarians switch plans for an out of town picnic to a social gathering in the Unitarian parlors on Wednesday evening the same day.

State Warrants Call Issued on General Fund

State treasurer issues a call for warrants Nos. 10351 through 10427 inclusive from the general fund. The notes will not accrue interest after July 21. Total call amount is $7,742.56.

Davis' Best Flour Promotes Domestic Industry Support

The notice urges readers to keep money at home by supporting domestic industries and endorses Davis' Best flour as a reliable product claimed to be as good as any in the market.

The Electric Lights

A Westside citizen argues against reducing street lights claiming it would look like a country village during upcoming city visits. He cites a proposed cut of about a dozen lights and questions whether Col Nick Owings opposition to assessments drives the move.

Westside Phipps Nick Owing

Tacoma Tea Imports and Regional Fire News Briefs

Tacoma will import over fifteen million pounds of tea this year. The Crescent creamery plans a Seattle branch. A severe lightning storm hit Tacoma and Seattle on Monday. The Lawrence House in Fairhaven burned for a loss of about five thousand dollars. Charles Long died of consumption after months of illness. A fir bark slab from near Snohomish will be sent to the world’s fair. Patrick Lavan shot Tacoma Street Commissioner Lawrence Cummings. not serious. Lavan arrested. Mrs. Watson C. Squire plans a Tacoma summer at Thorp’s cottage, where Remington kinship histories are noted. Organist George W. Morgan and family passed away in Tacoma at 71. McDonald of Port Townsend claims there are one hundred nine smallpox cases in Victoria. health telegrams contrast with Port Townsend noting under thirty cases and no danger.

Tacoma Crescent Creamery Seattle Lawrence McKenzie Avenue Tenth Street Fairhaven Charles Long J. H. Long Thehalis Snohomish Nape State Patrick Lavan Lawrence Cummings Lavan Watson C. Squire Senator Squire Washington Thorp Iss Maud Morgan Davie Tabball Port Townsend

Ignatius PoE Nominated for Minne sota Governor

Ignatius will be nominated on a people's ticket for governor of Minnesota. The wheat crop in the northwest benefits from favorable weather, though two weeks late and likely to yield three-quarters of last year. Kate Castleton dies in Providence. Rummelin and Mrs. Hannah die in Portland after a cab accident injuring eleven. Thousands starve in Jonesboro Alabama due to floods. Campbell calls for national Republican executive committee meeting in New York. Democrats and People's Party plan fusion in Iowa on a combined ticket. Gladstone ill. Germany could stay united with diplomacy and Russia threat.

Northwest Providence R. I Kate Castleton Rummelin Hannah Portland Jonesboro Alabama Campbell National Republican Execute Committee New York Democrats People’s Party Iowa Gladstone Bismarck Germany Russia

Tide Land Applicants File for First Class Olympia Bids

Time for filing tide land applications in Olympia harbor expires Saturday. Applicants include Konrad Schneider D R Bigelow Kelton Mottman Hiltz Reagh Miller Young Frost Grainger Hager Gres Sam Clayton Wycoff Otis Allen Ellis Abbott Lotz Giles Finch Brown Percival Murphy Simonson Gilman Horr Corliss Shoecraft Massey Percival estate and others. After board action sealed bids will be opened for vacant title lands.

Olympia Harbor Konrad Schneider D. R. Bigelow 8. A E. W. Kelton Geo. A Maria Mottman Philip Hiltz Hadlan & Vietzen John D. Reagh John H. Miller BE. T. Young Robert T. I. Brown Benjamin Vincent Benjamin F. Brown Surana W. Percival S.W. Percival John Cunningham United Railroads of Washington E. McReynolds G. W. Ellis E. N. Axtell Mary A. Lotz M. J. Giles Daniel Finch B. F. Brown B. F. Corliss Ross P. Shoecraft Westside Mill Omeret Richard H. Massey Samuel . Percival State Board of Equalization and Appeal

Olympia votes on state flower with low turnout

In Olympia voters weigh an emblem flower with marguerite rhododendron dog wood and clover on the ballot. Only 21 votes cast so far while Kyren Tumwater and Port Townsend show more activity. Polls close Saturday evening and results go to the world’s fair committee.

Siow Olympia Washington Marguerite Kyven Tumwater Port Townsend W. L. Bilger Adelaide Burntrager Haight Prince F. H. van Eaton H. P. Lee Ogden Patsy Allen Elizabeth Phillips G. P. Rankine Clover P. C. Hale Barnes F. Eaton K. V. Barton M. F. Roberts F. A. Skillman H. F. Allen Eugene Horton Benner Dogwood

National Democratic Platform and Trade Outlook Cited

Dun's Weekly Review of Trade dated July 1, 1892 notes a lack of any increase in prosperity across domestic exchanges or foreign trade despite tariff changes. The quotation emphasizes fiscal restraint and the ambiguous impact of tariff policy on national production and trade.

Dem Dun Eekly Review of Trade

City considers cutting street lights to reduce expenses

At a special city council meeting a proposal to reduce city expenses by removing 15 to 20 street electric lights is discussed. The plan targets Westside lights and numerous locations, while some officials urge savings in other areas amid growing debt concerns as visitors arrive next month.

Percival Carlton House Columbia Street Third Fourth Main Sixth Thirteenth Water Jefferson Dayton Franklin Union Plum Aaron Hartsuck Eastside Chestnut Washington Eighth F. G. Deming O’brien I. Harris M. O’connor G. Kaufman O. R. Simonson A. C Prather A. J. Clark Joseph Chilberg J. Milroy George A. Barnes John Miller Murphy Olympia Light & Power Company

Republican convention details outline for Washington state 1892

The Republican state committee outlines delegate basis for counties to Colorado style representation, calls primaries for July 23 and 30 1892, and urges alternates with provisions for absent delegates. EB Wilson chairs with Rapa K. Nicos as secretary.

Agston Kitsap Klickitat Mason Okanogan Pale Dantore Sclévesens Skamania Snohomish Spokane Stevens Walla Walla Whitman Republican County Central Committees Republican State Committee EB. T. Wilson Rapa K. Nicos

Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Coughs

A national claim touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for consumption coughs and colds with a promise of curative power across chest diseases. Trial bottle free at Acme Drug Store Marr and Ross proprietors.

Dr. King Acme Drug Store Marr & Ross

Board of Trade Tonight to Consider Local Manufactories

The board of trade will meet this evening in Olympia to discuss establishing manufactories, seek reductions in insurance rates, and handle other matters of interest. Also note the Davis Best flour is advertised as the best in the market.

Board of Trade Olympia

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Ladies OF Olympia Dog Sawyer & Filley Odd Fellows Building Fourth and Jefferson Streets Olympia, Wash Winter & Harper F. Denton Adams St Second Street W. A. Botkin Havana Key West B. EF. Denton Planos Singer Sewing Machines Practical Adjuster Adams Streets E. ¢. Bickford & CO Fourth Street Olympia Marble Works Newmaker & Sizer Third Street Wash B. Hared D. C. Bates Bates Harned & Bates Brothers West 116 Sixth Street Tribune United States Warden Wantner Union Pacific Bunker Hill and Sullivan Company Bunker Hill Sullivan Sierra Nada Frisco and Gem Company Pacific Atchison Central Pacific Burlington Denver & Rio Grande Northern Pacific Northwestern New York Central Oregon Navigation North American Pacific Mail Rock Island Paul & Omaha Texas Pacific Smart Jay Gould Paso Texas Jay Gould Texas Pacific Railway City of Mexico Ciudad Juarez Paso del Norte Chihuahua Sonora Sinaloo Mazatlan Pacific Coast Veraruz London Olympia Theater Miss Amiy Ames Henry V. Donnelly Edward Girard Geo. P. Murphy Arthur Rigby Sugar Midgley Gus Hennesey Edwin Lawrence Fred Perkins Donnelly & Girard H. Pledge Keeley Cure Pany Amy Ames Kittie Kursale Kate B. Allen Ida Rock Clara Jessie Gardner Nina Harrington Fannie Burt W. A. Rogers A. L. Campbell Turner Elk, Cor Main and Fourth Sts Cyrus Field Neo Truth W. W. Aster Dayla Dudley Field Dudley Field Isabella Judson Cyrus Field Judson Frank Judson W. W. Astor William W. i. Astor Trinity Chapel Astor House of Astor Associated Press Lansdowne House LonpDon Henry White American Legation Chicago Caroano France Paris St. Gervais Les Baines Savoy Victoria Victory B. C Albert Head Jubilee Hospital M.W. Wait George H. Meffett Evening Telegram W. L. Lightener White Chapel Mount Etna Catania California San Francisco Pennsylvania Fifth Street Leefer Hiltz Presh State News Telegraphic Tales Tide Land Fact and Fiction mooTee Wepotoniog Davis
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