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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
1
Brussels reports an explosion at the Aunderliens mine near Charleroi. Two hundred miners were trapped as fire damp filled a 400 foot gallery. Rescue efforts rushed volunteers to reach the mouth as fears grew for many lives.
Consul McCreery investigates the death of Carl Carlssen a Swedish sailor aboard the bark Edward Kidder who after abuse by Valparaiso police and soldiers died on February 27. The Chilean authorities reported three assailants in foreign sailor clothes beat him and fled as he lay bleeding. Additional reports describe mishaps in the Chilean squadron including a bridge collapse and ship collisions.
Voters will select 61 delegates for the county convention to meet in Columbia hall March 19 at 1 pm. Polls open 1 to 7 pm with wards one, two, three voting under old district lines. State and national convention delegates to follow, with tickets listed for each ward.
The Woman's Club of Olympia marked its tenth year with a festive evening at Mrs. 8. W. Percival's West Side home. The program featured a Somnambula piece, a guitar solo, a burlesque on Shakespearean Women, member profiles with witty verses, and a banquet menu including Tongue and Lobster Salad. Guests included club members, their husbands and numerous local figures.
In Thurston county Washington a petition for letters of administration to BE Heister Guie on the estate of Thomas Judd deceased has been filed. A hearing is set for Monday March 21 1892 at 2 o clock p m in the superior court Olympia to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
EH Heister Guie has filed in Thurston County Superior Court a petition for letters of administration with will annexed for the estate of Murray McFarland deceased. A hearing is set for March 21, 1892, at 2 p m in Olympia to consider the petition. Citizens with an interest may appear to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
Administrator's Notice states E Heister Guie requests letters of administration with will annexed for the estate of Jeremiah Hackney deceased. Hearing set for March 21, 1892 at 2 PM in the Thurston county Superior Court in Olympia to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Sealed proposals in triplicates for fresh beef and mutton are invited by the Office of Chief Subsistence at Vancouver Barracks and posts in Idaho and Washington. Bids due by March 24 1892 at 12 noon with deliveries to designated posts. The government may reject all bids and no payment beyond congressionally approved appropriations is promised.
The narrative centers on George Marvin Savage asserting willingness to submit proofs to Olympia citizens regarding an offer by George D. Shannon to transfer stock or bonds of the Olympic Light and Power company to familiar parties in exchange for rights of the Olympia Rail way company. The report notes meetings and alleged propositions connected to the Merchants' National time and Olympia power ventures.
New articles of incorporation filed list Investors' Trust of Seattle with 1,000,000 capital. R L Polk & Company of Spokane 10,000. Everett Snohomish Mining Exchange of Everett 60, Methodist Episcopal Church of Johnson. Whitmanton Banner Lodge No 22 Knights of Pythias of Tacoma. Monroe Land and Improvement Company of Snohomish County 100,000. Wonder Water Motor Company of Seattle 50,000. Hewitt Lombard Bank of Hycrett 25,000. Kalama Gold and Silver Mining and Mine Company of Kalama 100. Seattle & Hyerett Railroad Company of Seattle 500,000. Robinson & Moore of Hyerett 5,000. Port Stanley Townsite and Development Company of Port Stanley. Garden City Trap Shooting Association of Walla Walla 100. First United Presbyterian Church of Seattle.
Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cold promises a friend in need for over a million users. One trial convinces of its curative power for throat chest and lung illnesses. Trial bottle free at Acme Drug Store Marr and Ross proprietors.
London reports show an anticipated 40,000 miners to walk out tomorrow as the strike grows. Officials urge restraint while unions cite grievances over wages and conditions fueling the protest.
A collage of editorials from Seattle to Tacoma and others discusses state politics. Favoring lupine as state flower sparks local chatter while reformers urge unity against machine influence and name possible governors and nominees.
Mrs. J M Palmer wife of the Illinois senator was knocked down by a gust near the capitol and suffered a badly cut head as two other women were injured with one unconscious. The incident occurred as they left a street car and moved toward the Washington Capitol.
The Tagesblatt Berlin says the emperor’s condition is steady and he will leave his bed today. U S Mexico boundary talks progress with a long march to the Pacific Coast planned over twenty six months. Springer improves while Conger reports quiet in Brazil. A buffalo storm disrupts travel. Syracuse reports a severe blizzard with blocked rails and standing snow. The Reading railroad tie up passes New Jersey legislature. Cardinal-elect Archbishop Ireland noted. Duluth damages exceed 100000. Potter Palmer urges Columbian Exposition funding. Russell Sage case prompts coroner inquiry. Laidlaw sues Sage. Standard Oil plans dissolution at the upcoming meeting with trustees’ stock returned.
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