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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
2
The Olympia Tribune outlines editorial rules including real-name requirement for letters to the editor, preferred response times, and office addresses at 509 and 511 Main Street. It notes publication limits, deadlines for ad changes by 9 am, and that afterhours submissions may appear next day.
Advertisement outlines daily and annual mail subscription options with six and three month by mail plans and weekly carrier delivery, plus single copies and monthly rates. It lists Olympia Washington address for The Tribune and names J. Mr Lispavuen as Business Manager.
The Pullman College Record notes a creditable start for Washington State College and School of Science. President Dr. B. B. Conover outlines plans to boost farmer wealth, practical training, and liberal education. Four year programs in agriculture, mechanical arts, and domestic sciences plus two year pharmacy. tuition free for state residents. Board includes Treasurer Andrew H. Smith and Gov. E. Ferry. Faculty lists key appointments from Lilley to Scobey and Van Doren.
A profile praises Geo W Childs of the Philadelphia Public Ledger as a potential independent presidential candidate and a generous employer. The column also urges Thurston County action on a proposed road to Lewis County mines, comments on Memphis lynching cases, appeals for Olympia investment, and notes a West Point cadet promotion bill requiring oath against seeking influence.
The passage questions cadet oaths and loyalty postwar, noting that many from a certain region followed General Lee into rebellion. It argues oaths to defend the flag can be breached, and suggests Oates should review cadet oath history at West Point and Annapolis.
The piece argues Republicans have rejected Gen Alger and dub Harrison their strongest candidate. It lauds Harrison's intellect, honesty, and nationwide appeal noting Greely and Cleveland contrasts, and criticizes Blaine's influence while signaling a shift toward Harrison as the party's figurehead.
Stevens Point sits on the Wisconsin Central lines near the gateway to a vast northern forest region. The Wisconsin river powers mills and supports thousands of acres of pine, with lumber and other manufactories driving employment and the Central car shops nearby. Maryland ship Constellation cargo relief for Ireland was funded in part by Levi P. Morton, later revealed.
Time card for the steamship City of Kingston Victoria Route showsTacoma to Seattle and Port Townsend connections to Victoria and Bellingham Bay travel to Pt Townsend. City of Kingston and City of Seattle connect at Port Townsend for continuing service to Victoria and other points.
The Steamer Washington leaves Tacoma daily except Monday at 6 00 a m for Everett with no intermediate stops. In Everett the return runs from 4 00 p m. The text lists several connections from Seattle to towns such as Edmonds Marysville and Snohomish with morning arrivals and afternoon departures throughout the route.
The notice presents the Port Townsend Mail Route timetable from 1881 with departures and arrivals between Seattle Tacoma and other ports, noting daily connections, close connections with the Northern Pacific line, and landing docks at West Seattle and Tacoma, plus the Chandler company details. It covers Sunday start, specific times, and administrative notes from U B Scott as president and route operator.
Regionwide train fare notice lists lowest prices to St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Chicago and points East and South via Union Pacific R R agent J C Percival urging travel.
Delinquency date March 31, 1892 for special assessment roll to cover grading costs from Waterfront to Tenth Street. Lists numerous owners and properties mainly William E. Sebree and others, with blocks and lots described, and amounts due by lot. City marshal listed. assessment confirmed January 26, 1892.
Notice to property owners in Olympia area that grading costs from Tenth Street to Maple Park were confirmed by the city council January 26 1892 and will become delinquent March 1 1892. Lists multiple parcels with assessed amounts and owners including Alden H Steele Helen Cavanaugh Isaac C Ellis Samantha Vincent August Hagemeyer Fidelia Turner Moore's Addition Olympia and Maple Park additions with lot and block details.
Delinquent costs and assessments on the grading of Water to Jefferson streets listed against multiple Olympia properties. The notices cite owners such as Estella Elwell, Julia E. Blinn, Ada M. Bryant, Ellen Phillips, Mathew Shields, W. F. Keady, J. M. Lammon, Samuel Willey, Thomas Prather, Fidelia Turner, Mary J. Milroy, Hazard Stevens, Sisters of Charity, and the City Marshal. Amounts vary, with many entries around 118.78. Debts become delinquent after a stated date.
Notice to owners listed for Third Street paneling costs from Main to Jefferson in Olympia. Delinquency dates and amounts follow for multiple parcels in blocks 12, 22, 42, 43, and 82 including estates of Alex Howard and M. G. Warbass, with multiple owners such as O. W. Howard, Bertha Dobrin, J. Estep, Allen & Harkness, Geo. D. Messegee, and Robert F. Whitham, among others.
City of Olympia holds delinquent special assessment rolls for grading Union Street from Water Street to Eastside Street. The January 26 1892 council approval is referenced and payment is due by March 31 1892. Various lot owners in Swan's addition Williams' addition and surrounding blocks are listed with assessed feet and block numbers.
Notice for sealed bids for plastering joinery iron stairs and related labor at the U S custom house and post office building Port Townsend Washington proposals due April 17 1892 at 2 pm with 2 percent certified check and bid security. Bids to be opened immediately after closing and replies to defects waived. Send marked envelopes to W J Edbrooke Supervising Architect Treasury Department Washington D C.
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