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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1892
Page
1
Philadelphia dispatch reports Lewis Herbst a Camden resident who survived eight years on skimmed milk only and died after a heavy cold led to brain inflammation. He formerly ran the City Hotel on Market Street and, despite doctors’ warnings, maintained the milk diet for years.
Washington reports say proponents of silver are dismayed after last night's House proceedings. Bland plans to seek rules committee time for further consideration while anti-Liver forces aim to offer motions to substitute, recommit, or postpone action until December. In New York, Ward McAllister reacts to the Drayton Borrowe affair with shock and staged distress.
Stevens Point sits on Wisconsin Central tracks as a gateway to a vast forest region. The Wisconsin River provides water power and lumber output fuels jobs for hundreds. The city hosts large Central car shops and diverse manufactories. For tickets and maps contact G F McNeill in Minneapolis or James G Pond in Chicago.
Jim Hill, president of a new Great Northern style railway, visits New York to oversee financing for a transcontinental line paralleling the Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific. He charters a $5 million company to found Great Falls City with Russell Harrison holding $25,000, pursuing a silver-smelting plant and large land holdings amid a title dispute with Gen Burdett at the capital.
The city school board met to adopt B F Weeks plan for the new high school building. Miss Richards resigned and Miss Boyer was chosen to fill the vacancy. The monthly teacher payroll was approved and paid before adjournment. Dry wood and bark for sale offered by Jonny D Reagan at Foster Laberee's office.
Sroxanz March 25 strong probability the Great Northern may abandon the line across the Cascades. A pass chosen as the lowest through the range is under doubt after a lower pass at Beckler is claimed by old prospector Billy Stillwell. Major Gwydir discussed the lead with Beckler. Stillwell sought pay to guide an engineering party but was refused.
Washington reports say naval authorities avoid heavy Behring Sea deployments amid uncertain crisis. Officials expect no actual hostilities and anticipate US Britain strain easing with possible Russian cooperation on seal protection at Vladivostok. London papers note The Star shifts to favor renewal of the modus vivendi to avoid a serious quarrel.
North Yakima hosts a dedication event for the completed twenty five mile section of the Northern Pacific Yakima and Kittitas Irrigation Company's canal. A large crowd arrives from the Sound as a brass band plays and a champagne christening follows the headgates lifting.
Chicago March 25 Plunger Ed Partridge has reportedly cleared about 1 200 000 from recent board of trade speculation and plans to withdraw from the market. He claims 1 000 000 cash ready for real estate purchases and to lead a quieter life. The wrap up marks the end of a remarkable speculative campaign that began last August after traders allegedly defeated him and took 600 000.
A report notes a planned Japanese colony in Sonora Mexico amid global events. It also mentions continuing riots at Hepburn coal mines in Durham England and a California space land issue linked to a railroad terminal plan. Cronin dies from a falling moulding frame in San Francisco. J McDonald injured at Vulcan iron works. Senate approves 500000 for Helena public building. Pensacola sighted off Honolulu bound for San Francisco.
Jim Corbett writes to his parents that he will reach San Francisco in about a month with a theater company. He will visit friends here before training for his bout with Sullivan, then depart for New York to start active training and likely set headquarters at Atlantic City with trainers Jim Daly and Billy Delaney.
Wheat price for the season at San Francisco is quoted at 1617 dollars. Barley appears in market notes with unclear buyer and season details in the March 25 report.
The Olympia City Council briefs include an amendment to Geo M Savage's street railway grant tying forfeiture rights to the Light and Power company. A special meeting is set for 10 o'clock to consider bills. The 523.56 grading cost for Sherman avenue and other ordinances were noted with little business transacted.
In State vs Mc Cabe Judge Robinson orders not guilty verdict due to insufficient information. Bondsmen exonerated as defendant released. Howard vs Parker verdict for plaintiff for 978 and late yesterday Fred Neuffer found guilty of larceny. Adoptions and estate matters noted with ongoing evidence and future motions.
C R Talcott proposes a scheme for the new electric railway on Main street. He plans to plant a strong hop vine at the base of each pole to make the street resemble a Boyallan valley hop ranch in summer. All hop lice will be barred.
Jefferson City Mo March 25 The Missouri legislature adjourned sine die yesterday The last act of the house was passing a resolution endorsing the man of destiny Grover Cleveland for president Twenty three victims buried Dunbar Pa March 25 Twenty three bodies victims of the Hill Warm mine explosion were buried today amid heart rending scenes of grief on the part of relatives present The jury's verdict attached no blame to the Dunbar company
Presh state news notes four shingle mills in South Aberdeen and 8400 registered voters in Tacoma. Mason County Central railroad work near Shelton progresses as steamer North Pacific exits Victoria Seattle route. City of Kingston to handle business. Port Townsend marks Kingston centennial in April. Officer elections place Lieut Colonel Joseph Green to succeed late Col Haines. State of Washington defeats Greyhound in Everett Seattle race. Governor Ames schooner ships 1 825 565 feet of rough lumber valued at 16 430 09 from Port Gamble to Port Pirie Australia. Largest lumber cargo from Puget Sound previously was Knight of St Michael in 1887 at over 1 900 600 feet. Infant dies in Tacoma from diarrhoea at 15 months. parents Frank and Edmunds report death.
Washington school pupils present an afternoon and evening program at the Olympia theater to raise funds for the school piano. The afternoon lineup features multiple “My Pets” compositions from students such as Elmira Jessup Leila Holmes Willie Hanna Iva Van Lipps and more with recitations and dialogues including Aunt Maria's Story of the Pelican The Printer's Song and Suppose by Edith Ashcraft and Lena Hanna.
Arlington Times notes the state GOP remains intact after a Seattle defeat though the city’s influence wanes until it regains banner status. Ellensburgh Capital praises Prof. Barge as a gifted campaign speaker whose oratorical reputation spans Illinois and will inspire young men during the campaign.
Director Davis presents a Capital City band programme featuring Overture Poet and Peasant by Suppé and Hindley Patrol Comique, Selection Erminie by Jakobowski, Waltz Mio Caro by Cajonas, Gems of Offenbach including Barbe Bleue La Grand Duchesse and La Jolie Parfume Meyrelles, and Medley Black Brigade by Beyer.
The piece notes in Britain on March 25 that Germany and England resist bi metallic currency change. German bankers Dr Koch and Dr Siemens warn free silver would hurt the United States, causing gold outflows and worse purchasing power. San Francisco reports Henry J. Smith, a drunkard, committed suicide by cutting his throat. Chicago and New York markets are listed with commodity and stock figures. A Louisville hanging notes Henry Smith executed for murder.
The American schooner Winnie Lawrey arrived in New York from Hayti reporting three missing crewmen believed killed and eaten by seven remaining shipmates to prevent all from starving. The Hoquiam Tribune plans to move to Peterson's Point to publish a seaside paper.
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