Destructive cyclone leaves Denmark Minnesota towns shattered
A northern cyclone struck Delavan and nearby areas on June 17, destroying farms and homes. At least six are dead and numerous injured, with extensive property loss across Freeborn, Martin, and Wells counties. Wisconsin reports snow cloud damage and washed bridges, while a bullfight riot in Maprip ends in fatalities and chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan
Minn
H. Duffy
A. Leitenberger
Leitenberger
L. Pitcher
Armstrong
Ausert Lea
Martin County
Faribault
Freeborn
Andrew Hansen
Mike Iverson
Freeborn Township
J. Steen
M. Shequin
E. McCorley
Andrew Haulden
C. Christophersen
Hartland
Magxate
St. Paul
Wells
Minnesota Lake
John Brown
Herman Brenner
John Latsuick
Maland Stein
John Della
John Pietros
Michael Iverson
Alfred Frederick
Lichtenberger
Andrew Hanson
Hebes
Thomas Yokoiel
O’hare
Silverton School
Wisconsin
Milwaukey
Wis
Boscobel
Turtle River
Sparta
Prairie du Chien
New York Stock Market Noon Report
At noon on June 17 the market showed mixed prices across railroads and shippers. Pacific 6s and several railroad companies posted varied fractional gains and losses, with Northern Pacific and Union Pacific among notable figures in the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific
Atchison
Central Pacific
Burlington
Denver & Rio Grande
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
New York Central
Oregon Navigation
North American
Pacific Mail
Rock Island
St. Paul & Omaha
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Fargo Express
Western Union
Four Bad Sailors Arrested Aboard British Africa
The British ship Africa, Captain Littlejohn, arrived from London with four sailors in irons. The crew allegedly plotted to loot the cargo of general merchandise and liquors. Mate Galland halted the act, one sailor brandished a knife, and the captain and mate kept watch for the remainder of the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Littlejohn
London
Mate Galland
To Break Up a Monopoly Bridge Bond Vote
Omaha on June 17 votes by a large majority to issue 750000 dollars in bonds to aid the Nebraska Central road. Funds will back a Missouri river bridge and 100 miles of road north from Council Bluffs to allow eastern lines easier access and lift the Union Pacific embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska Central Road
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
Chicago Produce Market Wheat Corn and War Prices
Cutcaco June 17 close Wheat cash 78 and July 78. Corn lower cash 51 July 47 44. Oats weak cash 80 July 30 4. Pork cash and July 10.57. Lard cash 6.35 July 6.42. Short ribs cash and July 6.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Delegate in the Water Near Missoula on Horseback Escape
Mayor Higgins of Missoula was riding to the Chicago convention when a swollen creek washed away his horse about forty five miles east of the city. He narrowly escaped drowning as the horse was swept away. In France stock prices fell due to fears of forage shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Higgins
Chicago
Chicago arrivals noted and diverse 1893 events
Henry Watterson among arrivals in Chicago. Severe hail damages in Montpelier district vineyards. Ten injured near Mapleton Minnesota. six houses wrecked by cyclone. Elkins denies offering state office to Depew and ridicules navy vacancy claim. Pary delegates named for national convention. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa delegations discussed. Boies headquarters opened in Chicago. Wheat in southern Kansas good. corn looks strong. Duel ends in death near Protem Missouri. Calima arrives San Francisco from Honolulu. Gold coin shipments for Europe total 1.1 million. Henry Abbey signs with Irving. U S tour planned. Oriental bank creditors approve voluntary liquidation. Journal des Debats notes harvest prospects improve for wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson W
Louisville
Chicago
Montpelier
Mapleton Minn
Elkins
Depew
Navy
Agnus
People’s Party
Wichita
F. Allen
Wm. Cook
Frank Doster
M. Boyd
J Murphy
John Hall
Than Prather
Missouri
Cleveland
William English
Indiana
Cleveland Gray
Gray
Illinois
Palmer
Iowa
Boies
Hill
Carlisle
Kansas
Wis
John Nettleton
Richard Mi
Protem
San Francisco
Honolulu
W. T. Sam
United States
San Jao
Europe
Henry Abbey
Henry Irving
Ellen
United State
New Oriental Bank
London
Journal Des Debats
Paris
Surprising Changes in Democratic Delegations Ahead of Chicago
Detroit and Wilmington dispatches reveal factional shifts in the Democratic delegation to Chicago. W T Baker claims at least twenty will vote for Hill, while Ohio and Kentucky figures back Grover Cleveland or Adlai Stevenson. Delaware would back Gray and Indiana’s Governor Gray if Cleveland fails. Bayard leads the Delaware delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
W. T. Baker
Hill
Curiaco
Indianapolis
Friends of
Gray
W. F. Bissell
Buffalo
Grover
Harrison
New York
New York State
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
W. ©. Owens
Kentucky
Henry Watterson
Stevenson
Owens
Congress
Greenbackers
Indiana
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Bayard
Michigan Supreme Court backs district electors plan
The Michigan supreme court unanimously upholds the constitutionality of the minor election law passed by the last Democratic legislature. It assigns ten presidential electors by congressional district rather than statewide at large, a move favorable to the Democrats. The court composition was three Republicans and two Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lans1no, Mich
Supreme Court of Michigan
Michigan
Murderer Joe Wallace Hanged Near Jasper After Narrow Plea
Nashville Tenn June 17 Joe Wallace the murderer of Henry Cote was hanged at Jasper in the presence of 10 000 people. He fell eight feet and his neck was broken after an execution in a valley five miles from the jail. The prisoner took no food for two days and was very weak. He refused to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Joe Wallace
Henry Cote
Jasper
Baseball results show Portland defeat Seattle 8 to 6
Pacific Northwest records note Portland besting Seattle 8 to 6 in a baseball game. The steamship Estella will sail every half hour to the warships Baltimore and Charleston on Saturday June 18 with round trip fare 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella
Baltimore
Charleston
Who Named Reid An Unjust Accusation New York Delegates
Washington dispatch reports the national convention replacing Morton with Reid for vice president. Administration allies deny the president’s responsibility, noting Reid’s nomination surprised Harrison and cabinet colleagues. Platt’s New York faction draws scrutiny while Blaine congratulates Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington, D. C
Reid
Morton
Harrison
New York State
Platt
Blaine
The
Tribune
Depew
Rei
City council meeting ends early over track repair
The council adjourned after a brief indignation meeting and passed a resolution to notify Olympia Light & Power that Thompson-Houston Electric must repair the track promptly or be held responsible for poor work. Warrants totaling 932.97 paid to local firms. A steamer excursion party arrives at noon and will tour the city with a reception at Odd Fellows temple followed by speeches, music, and a library lunch before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia Light & Power Company
Thompson-Houston Electric Company
Gaberman
C. J. Petterson
George Scofield
Martin & McCartney
Ballard
Seattle
Odd Fellows Temple
Carroll Johnson in Gossoon at Olympia Theater Next Monday
Carroll Johnson, the actor in the Gossoon at the Olympia Theater, performs next Monday night. His low bird like voice and graceful repose charm the audience, while his dancing and Irish humor create a contagious, sunny mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Johnson
Olympia Theater
Electric Bitters and Bucklen Salve Cure Several Ailments
H Clifford of New Castle Wisconsin recovered from neuralgia rheumatism stomach disorder and weight loss after three bottles of Electric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed a eight year leg sore using three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen Amnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio cured five large fever sores on his leg with one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box of Bucklen Amica Salve. Acme drug store Marr and Ross proprietors sold these remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clifford
New Castle
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
John Speaker
Catawba, O
Ode Box Bucklen
Acme Drug Store
Marr & Ross
Mrs. Emery to address Olympia citizens at theater
Mrs. 8. E. V. Emery will address Olympia residents at the Olympia theater this evening under the ple's forum. Citizens are invited to listen to a discussion of questions that concern their homes and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Emery
Olympia
Olympia Theater
Ple
Lsten
Bucklin Arnica Salve Claims Universal Cure
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises cure of piles or money back with guaranteed satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box at Acme drug store Marr & Ross proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin’s
Arnica
Acme Drug Store
Marr & Ross
Land for Sale Near Tumwater on Easy Terms
Notice advertises 20 acres of fertile bottom land near Tumwater for sale at low price with simple terms. Cleared and drained, with seller Alfred Thompson at 126 Fourth Street. 117-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Olympia Trading Company
T.S. Cantril
Fourth Street
Tumwater
Alfred Thompson
Davis' Best flour promises value for home economy
Slogan promoting keeping money at home by supporting domestic industries. Davis' Best flour is touted as as good as any market option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Tacoma Fire Boat Agitation for Shipping Protection
Tacoma seeks to outfit a fire boat to guard shipping as trade routes expand. In Spokane, Emil Gunther’s fine residence burned, loss set at 12000 dollars. Constable Nolan shot at bartender Daniel Thomas in Big Bertha’s dive. he was intoxicated. The first Tacoma born white woman is buried in Catholic rites. Italians building the Monte Cristo railroad in Skagit county killed foreman John Nelson. four Italians were hanged in view of 150 Italians. Professor Davidson returns to Victoria with chronometers aiding Mount Elias surveys and goes to Tacoma. The Phra Nang, NP trans-Pacific liner, arrives Tacoma with one European, 100 Chinese, 160 Japanese in 16 days after a June 2 storm. Parthia and Batavia also chartered. more steel ships to be built in Glasgow for competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Emil Gunther
Spokane
Constable Nolan
Daniel Thomas
Nolan
Srey
Marco Budinich
KateeKay
Monte Cristo
Skagit County
John Nelson
Parthia
Batavia
Steele
Glasgow
trans-Pacific
Jameson Arrested in Victoria Over Land Theft Scheme
William Jameson, arrested in Victoria after fleeing from Olympia to British Columbia two weeks earlier, is linked to A. J. Littlejohn and Jas. T. Elder in a forgery and land title scheme. The plot allegedly stole Washington land records to secure 200 acres valued at $250,000 in southern Tacoma. Jameson, paralyzed by worry, later recovered to some use, while authorities prepare to pursue the ring of alleged speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jameson
Victoria
Olympia
British Columbia
A. J. Littlejohn
Jas. T. Elder
General Land Office
Washington
Tacoma
Departure Bay
Victoria Hospital
Jameson
Littlejohn
Elder
Marshal T. R. Brown
Hawaiian Affairs and Annexation Debate in Honolulu
Justice Dole denied discharge for treason charges in Hawaii, freeing five defendants for insufficient evidence while others face retrial. Steamers Colima and San Francisco figures tied to protests and recoveries. U S and Hawaiian officials discuss annexation, Pearl Harbor, and local governance amid memorial discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolula
Justice Dole
Supreme Court of Hawaii
Colima
San Francisco
Volney Ashford
Noble Macfarlane
Macfarlane
Parker
J. Mott Smoith
Washington
United States
Pearl Harbor
George Brown
Aptain W. T. Sampson
Thetis
Henry Poore
Hawaiian Postal Savings Bank
Davis Best Flour Price Offer
Advertisement states flour at 1.35 per sack with a best quality warrant. Cake flour 1.55 per sack or 5.25 per barrel. Encourages customers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
War ships in port Charleston and Baltimore visit for entertainment
United States cruisers Charleston and Baltimore arrived at Butler's Cove at noon. A 4 PM citizen meeting at City Hall planned entertainments including a clam bake and hotel reception. The ships will tour the city over the next week. Baltimore crew about 400. Charleston about 280.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charleston
Baltimore
Butler’s Cove
O’brien
Olympia Hotel
Philadelphia
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Bowen Nominated for State Treasurer by Skamokawail
The Kalama Bulletin backs Hon. O. A. Bowen of Wahkiakum county for state treasurer. Bowen served in the 1889 constitutional convention, has been secretary of the Republican state central committee, and a former U S land office official in Vancouver. He is described as able, honest, unassuming, and a strong Republican representative.Henry Drum predicts either Thomas M. Reed or Senator John B. Allen as the Republican governor nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skamokawale
O. A. Bowen
Wahkiakua County
Bulletin
J. Bowen
Washington
Republican State Central Committee
Register of the United States Land Office
Vancouver
Kalama Bulletin
Henry Drum
Thomas M. Reed
John B. Allen
Omaha Delegates and Visitors Mentioned in City Notes
W H Lee of Omaha chosen as delegate to the people’s convention to be held in Omaha. Carrie and Millie Bettman nieces of Mr and Mrs L Bettman visiting from San Francisco. Rey and Mrs T J Blanchard and daughter of Webster City Ia visiting Mr and Mrs Thoreson. C G Hoyt of Beatrice Neb, old friend of I Liberman, in the city. Hoyt nephew of Groves Cleveland, employed by Great Northern. B M Carrick and J H Irving of Seattle, W E Miller of Tacoma, Mr Kent and wife of the steamer Multnomah, and W H Clark of Shelton at the Carlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lee
Omaha
Carrie
Millie Bettman
L. Bettman
San Francisco
Rey
T. J. Blanchard
Webster City
Thoreson
C.G. Hoyt
Beatrice, Neb
I. Liberman
Mr. Hoyt
Groves Cleveland
Great Northern
B. M. Carrick
J. H. Irving
Seattle
W. E. Miller
Tacoma
Mr. Kent
Multnomah
W. H. Clark
Shelton
Carlton
Merchants Form Local Debt Recovery Group
Area business men organize a local branch of the American Commercial and Collection system to combat delinquent debtors and refuse credit to dishonest buyers while aiding honest patrons. The Humane Society reports a case of violent abuse by a religious instructor toward a ten year old, with two more similar accusations against the same person, and will pursue persuasion before prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Ommercial and Collection Sysahy
Oiympis
The
Humane Society
the Humane Society
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Consump tion
A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Trial bottles are offered at no cost from a local drug store, Marr & Ross proprietors, with large sizes priced at 60 cents and 1.00. Also touts Davis’ Best flour as the best in the market.
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A. Ellis
Minneapolis
Fourth and
Adams Streets
Joseph Cheim
Main Street
Simonson
Chilberg Block
Minnesota
Maprip
Linares
France
Telegraphic Tales
Democrats
Tennessee
Portland
Pacific Northwest
the People’s Forum
Fresh State News
Hawaiian Affairs
United
Wisconsin Central Lines
Pullman
Wisconsin Central
G. F. McNeill
G. P
T. A
Neapolis
James C. Pond
Cove
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