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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1892
Page
1
The Morning Advertiser surveys presidential hopefuls Harrison Cleveland Weaver Bidwell Reid Stevenson Field and Cranfil, noting personal quirks and physical traits, party alignments, and early biographies as public interest in candidates grows.
The Portland Oregonian recounts a house to house canvassing scam where a female tester exposed a rival baking powder by noting impurities and odors. The agent boasted superior merits but blushed when the tester revealed the product was the same powder she promoted. The agent fled and the nuisance ceased.
Mount Etna erupts with reduced force. Exiles in Brazil pardoned. Wilson Barrett sails from London October 19. Frazier named Sacramento land office registrar. Daniel Ponamet ill in Philadelphia. Firms in Homestead recruit non union men. Palo Alto dies of pneumonia. Britain plans Newfoundland relief loan. Southern congressmen and New York allies threaten world’s fair funds. Mary Anderson denies stage return. Peter Young murdered in Washington City. Columbus 400th anniversary declared national holiday for October 21, 1892. Eighteen riders in English bicycle contest. 243 miles 160 yards record. Three miners rescued after seventeen days in Bohena mine.
The ladies of St John’s Guild are requested to meet at the Guild rooms Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock on business of importance. Also a note promoting Davis' Best as the best four in the market.
William Powderly argues in a Knight's of Labor journal that partisan papers politicize Homestead violence. He says tariffs differ little between Mills and McKinley bills, blames Pinkertons, and urges Democrats to back Watson's bill to abolish Pinkertons. He notes Democratic control of Congress yet inaction on reform.
Carnegie officials report gains at Homestead with 119 inch mill and 82 inch slab in full operation as new workers arrive. O'Donnell linked to murder charge. bail hearing draws many witnesses. Rumors of plans to shut Edgar Thompson works and pressure Frick Coke labor persist amid heightened mill activity and court action.
The government plans to impose a tax on Canadian vessels at the Soo canal and mirror a tax on American vessels at the Welland canal. Officials say the move follows the treaty of Washington and mirrors U S commitments to ensure reciprocal canal access on similar terms with Canada.
Local papers discuss senatorial bids in Whatcom and Lincoln counties and a governor race with mentions of Mack, Lewis, Reed, and other figures. Debates focus on coinage, party strategy, and regional influence across Spokane, Yakima, Walla Walla, and Seattle outlets.
Reports describe a St Michael’s lawn social with bonfire lanterns and music, a Whatcom event at the Presbyterian lawn with receipts of 40 dollars, and coverage of local civic topics including a planned Tacoma city jail, a divorce case, and state flower debates. Also notes the I O G T session results and Thurston County political filing by D Garfield.
Crowds gathered at Tamwater last evening for a cakewalk organized by Temple Baptist Church in California Grain Market San Francisco on July 23. Wheat December futures priced at 1.42 dollars.
At 2 pm H. Frick manager of the Carnegie company was shot in his private office by a man named Alexander Berkman, a Russian Jew and alleged anarchist. Four wounds expected, knife used on one, Berkman seized by Secretary Leishman and jailed while Frick’s condition remained serious.
Plenty of Gold July 23 reports the treasury holds 112,509,000 in free gold and is amassing gold coin at commercial centers to meet westward note demands for crop movement. Secretary Foster says no talks with the president on halting gold exports. plan is to pay gold for all coin notes presented and the balance grows.
Dr. G B Armstrong and Health Officer Yokum warn that any attempt to enforce quarantine at Olympia will be opposed by the state board of health. They deem such action unnecessary and say interference will occur.
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