Ellis Finds Narrow Fit in Ma Coats Fad
A fragmented clipping notes Ellis pursuing a modest role in Massachusetts coat fashion. The brief mentions a fad around coats and a potential appeal to shoppers seeking simple style.
15 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
1
A fragmented clipping notes Ellis pursuing a modest role in Massachusetts coat fashion. The brief mentions a fad around coats and a potential appeal to shoppers seeking simple style.
Cincinnati reports a bridge under construction over the Licking River between Covington and Newport Ky collapsed. Forty five workers stood on the structure with only two escaping unharmed. Many were crushed or drowned as rescuers searched the river. Names of the dead and missing are listed with several fatally wounded and others injured.
The Sun, the Oregonian, the Press-Times and the Tris-UNE claim pride for Harrison as the four Pacific coast papers oppose Blaine. Snohomish Sun notes a Depew letter about attending Tacoma’s July 4 Republican clubs meeting. Senator Allen predicts Washington will support Blaine, with no party split in the state.
New York noon quotes list rail and associated stocks with figures for Pacific Mail Rock Island Union Pacific and other major names. Prices show varied changes and percentages alongside rail line groups and transit equities.
Special to The Tribune reports returning delegates from Washington Oregon and California and visitors to the Minneapolis convention are flood bound in Heena Montana and cannot pass for two or three days. Trains may reach Tacoma on Friday.
H Clifford of New Castle Wisconsin relieved neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorders and weight loss after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed leg sore after three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s AmiCa Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio cured fever sores after one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen’s AmiCa Salve. Sold by Acme drug store Marr Ross proprietors.
The Barnes Hook and Ladder company will buy new blouses and caps to wear for the first time on July 4. Secretary Henry M. Murphy has resigned and Frank Murphy was elected to succeed him. The group is discouraged as the council refused to fund a new fire truck.
A familiar figure reappears on local streets as Oyster Tom comes home from a year in retirement in Walla Walla. He previously raided Milroy's chicken roast and damaged Sheriff Billings property. Some longtime friends have left him. Julia, the Indian squaw, has moved to Gray's Harbor county.
At Columbus Ohio the Democratic state convention debates the silver policy with a plan to straddle the issue while endorsing tariff reform. Temporary officers are named and a state ticket is nominated, with J E Neal predicting Harrison and Reid’s defeat.
A fashionable Washington hotel episode reports a widow waking to a stranger in her room. After the intruder admitted his aim, she fired a warning shot wounding him in the arm and forcing his exit. By noon the town knew and praised her bold conduct.
The Capital City Band will host an ice cream and strawberry festival in the auditorium of the Unitarian church on Saturday evening. The event will feature an excellent programme with assistance from the ladies of the Unitarian church. Admission is 25 cents, and the band has long contributed to Olympia's entertainment.
Rev J M Patterson of Tacoma united George H Blankenship of Olympia and Georgia M Smith of Spokane in marriage. Blankenship arrives on the Multnomah and is foreman of the Morning Olympian and president of the Olympia Typographical union. Mrs Blankenship recently resigned as Spokane city librarian.
The article touts Dayis Best flour as the new top product in the market, urging readers to try it and announcing its superiority over competitors.
Advert says Royal Baking Powder is 27 percent stronger than rivals. If grocer pushes other brands, ensure you pay the lower price that corresponds to the weaker product.
F M Hartner reports widespread panic in Sonora over the arrest and execution of Teresa Urrea, a famed healer called a saint by Yaqui and Mayo Indians. Her father Thomas Urrea is jailed for life as an accessory. Indians raid Batamotal in response as a meteor is seen over Guaymas.
New York June 15 The Herald predicts no walkover for Cleveland at the Chicago convention but Washington Democrats expect a hard fight for nomination. Reports say Gorman leads among senators and a push for a strong civil service reform plank faces mixed support. Free coinage backers grow discouraged as opponents gain traction amid tariff talk. Representative Bland offers little certainty on a showdown for silver.
South Bend houses a steam fire engine and the Chehalis to South Bend railroad will be completed soon with nearly 600 men at work. The Kent spring race meet on a kite shaped track runs June 22 to 25. Dr Edward F Miles died of consumption at his ranch in Muck Pierce county. Miss Wheeler of Fern Hill married Tacoma architect F A Green. A Sharpless strawberry will be part of Washingtons world fair exhibit. Jack Landers drowned near Mukilteo while escaping a deputy. S R Hogin faced hearing in Seattle for assault on May Post. bond set at 1000. Bert Robinson of Ilwaco killed his six year old brother with a shotgun by accident. Enterprise Manufacturing colony Tumwater invites orders for lumber products.
The Republican state central committee meets in Carcano to select a successor to Long Jones. Wright claims German Lutherans favor the Democratic ticket on school questions, estimating 30,000 voters. Cleveland and Boies campaigns organize with delegates and test votes underway.
A Texas physician laments a butcher but recalls a winter incident where the butcher, after dressing a pig, dismisses the bill saying professionals must help each other. The tale ends with the doctor noting the mutual aid in their trades.
In November 1884 returns, Voorhees, Seattle's Democrat, led the delegate contest by 148. King County backed Voorhees by 2,246, while statewide Republicans led state officers by 9,145 on average. Pierce County favored Armstrong for delegate by 1,546, with Republicans ahead on the state ticket by 1,075.
The state of Washington ships large quantities of shingles to the East, with Tacoma alone moving 20 to 25 carloads daily. Projections estimate 1,000,000,000 shingles cut in Western Washington this year and 900,000,000 shipped. The piece notes railroads in the Far West support outbound coarse goods, contrasting California's restricted approach.
Carroll Johnson, a graceful and handsome Irish singer, stars with a fine company in The Gossoon at the Olympia theater. The item notes Johnson as a top Irish singer on the San Francisco stage. Wheat futures quoted and barley prices listed for September and December.
The Evening News reports Secretary Tracy to become secretary of state and Secretary Elkins moved to secretary of the Per and General Felix Angus to secretary of war. A promotion list also includes a push to build up home industries with Davis' Best flour promoted as a market rival.
Delegates gather for two day session in Tacoma as Rev. Thomas Sims is elected moderator and Rev. A J Smith secretary. Aimed at reforming the American board to reflect Congregational churches. Evening sermon by Sims, large attendance, reports and discussions follow with speakers including Rev. A J Bailey and Rev. W H Atkinson. All invited to tonight’s missionary meeting.
Ontario reports a strong wheat crop while Ascot stakes go to Watercress with Suspender second and High Commissioner third in the Royal Hunt Cup. Italy faces a coin shortage as Guthrie Oklahoma appoints a receiver for the National Bank. McKinley and Thurston address a Chicago audience on Harrison’s policies and the Geary bill advances granting a Chinese steamship act.
A list of notable visitors including Lt Schwatka and several names from Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco and Chicago, gathered at the Olympia hotel. The piece mixes travel notes with an advertisement for Wisconsin Central trains and a real estate transfer row.
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