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Newspaper

Olympia Tribune

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1892

Page

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West Indian Sinking Tied to Tidal Wave Off Acajutla

Dispatched reports say the British steamer West Indian, loaded with coffee near La Libertad, was wrecked near Acajutla San Salvador after a submarine earthquake and tidal wave drove her ashore. Crew saved. cargo partly recovered. Vessel valued at 80 000 pounds, cargo about 220 000 pounds. insured. Captain S. F. Scott, owner and commander, survived. The ship, a twin screw three decker of 1784 tons net, had operated Liverpool to the West Indies route.

San Francisco Cal Central America Acajutla San Salvador Liverpool 8. F. Scott England West Indian West India and Pacific Peas Hp. Company West Indies Scott

Where to Worship Tomorrow Across Various Churches

The column lists church services for many denominations tomorrow including St. Joan’s, First Christian, Mircrowan’s, Scandinavian, Congregational, Presbyterian, Unitarian, First Baptist, and Lutheran establishments. It notes times, locations, pastors, and special events, with Catholic and Anglican options among others. The piece also includes a feature on Stevens Point’s lumber industry and the Wisconsin Central region, highlighting river trade and car shops.

Stevens Point Wisconsin Lake Superior Wisconsin River Neenah Menasha Central Wisconsin Central Lines G. F. McNeill C. P T. A Minneapolis

Weather summary for the Pacific Northwest day

The high reached 45 degrees and the low 39 with 0.48 inches of rain. Southwest winds up to 12 mph, a rapidly falling barometer, and coastal high winds accompanied by light rain in western Oregon and Washington. Warmer, rainy weather expected tomorrow.

Oregon Washington Ounry

Its Last Trip on the Street Railway Route

Street railway service ends on the Main street to Ayer's hill route as No. 4 makes its final trip. Residents await the advent of a new electric motor transit system to replace the service.

Main Street Ayer’s Hill No. 4

Neuffer Denied New Trial on Larceny by Bailee

Motions in arrest of judgment and for a new trial were filed this morning for Fred Neuffer, convicted of larceny by bailee. Judge Robinson will impose sentence Monday or Tuesday and the case may go to the supreme court.

Neuffer Robinson Baily & Church Fred Neuffer Supreme Court

Longest Race On Record Between Philadelphia And San Francisco

The Shenandoah, a four master clipper from New York, and the T. D. Carleton, sailing from Philadelphia, will race toward the Golden Gate in what is billed as one of the longest ocean races for sailing craft. Bets run across New York, San Francisco, and Philadelphia with the Carleton favored in San Francisco and the Shenandoah in New York. A broker in New York reportedly offered $1000 on the Shenandoah, but could not be reached when Carleton bets were taken.

Philadelphia San Francisco Philnapelphia Associated Press Shenandoah Murphy New York T. D. Carleton Amesbury Golden Gate Carleton Rockport Mane Havre

U S Marine Band to Play Tacoma Concert

The United States Marine band will give a concert in Tacoma on April 20. The event promises a notable musical program for local residents and visitors alike.

Cannibalism cases reported in Cairns district

Several cannibalism cases are reported in Cairns Queensland New South Wales. In Boston Joe Lannor and George Godfrey are matched today for a three thousand dollar fight to a finish. The Yorktown cruiser arrived San Francisco from San Diego and anchored in the harbor. C S Mellen traffic manager at Union Pacific will become general manager of New York and New England on April 1. In Woonsocket American Bobbin Spool and Shuttle company has assigned. In London Bolokow of Bolokow Vaughan and Co failed near Middlesborrow, a major sensation.

Cairns Queensland New South Wales Boston Joe Lannor George Godfrey United States Yorktown San Francisco San Diego California Arbor C. S. Mellen Union Pacific New York & New England Woonsocket Rhode Island American Bobbin, Spool and Shuttle Company London Col. Bolokow Bolokow Middlesborrow

Stock market opens heavy with mixed movement in New York

The New York stock market opened heavy with fractional losses led by Northern Pacific down 5c. Late trading saw renewed selling pressure, a partial rally, and closes near day’s lows. Bar silver traded at 87c. Bank reserves rose by $1.8 million with banks holding $18 million above required reserves.

New York Northern Pacific

Market and commodities and policy notes from March report

New York reports bond and stock figures with diverse railroad names and prices. Chicago prices show wheat and corn movements while pork and beef advance slightly recalling market activity. Washington notes a cabinet official expectations on renewed modus vivendi with Britain and arbitration posture.

Alexander Parker Nominated for Mayor in Tacoma

Bradstreet's reports fourteen business failures on the Pacific coast for the week ending yesterday, matching the prior week and down from the year earlier. In Tacoma Alexander Parker was nominated for mayor without opposition at the Democratic convention, with A Wheelwright named temporary chair.

San Francisco Bradstreet’s Mercantile Agency Pacific Coast States Alexander Parker Tribune Tacoma Wash A. Wheelwright

Deeming Confesses to Rainhill and Whitechapel Murders

The Argus reports that Deeming confessed to killing his wife and four children at Denham Villa Rainhill and to the murders near Whitechapel. The case mirrors Jack the Ripper claims, though he does not admit all Whitechapel victims. The confession fuels sensational public fear and authorities weigh further disclosures.

Mexbourne the Argus Deeming Denham Villa Rainhill Liverpool Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Deering Australia Williams Sydney England The Argus London

Bold rescue: Mrs Baldwin survives eye removal after Hastings crash

Yonkers March 26. Mrs Homer R Baldwin, severely injured in the Hastings Christmas Eve railroad wreck, has endured risky surgeries including both eyes removed. Doctors Schopen and Callan report hopeful progress, with grafts thriving and the patient showing resilience despite critical condition.

Yonkers Homer R. Baldwin Hastings Hmil Schopen P. Callan David John Callan Schopen

Editor dies leaving possessions in wife’s name

The editor’s death prompts a curious inventory of belongings including a hand press, water buck et, two cases of type, a stove, a subscription book and one year’s rent, all listed as in his wife’s name.

Atlanta Constitution

Heart Disease Symptoms and Dr Miles Cure Highlighted

An old advertisement lists heart disease symptoms such as shortness of breath fluttering fainting spells and swollen ankles. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure and a free book on heart disease available at Marr & Ross Acme Drug Store and from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Unitarian dedication marks new church opening and tribute to Eliot

The Unitarian church in the city prepares for tomorrow's dedication with a full program of services and music under Mr. A. L. Campbell. Dr. T. L. Eliot of Portland, a renowned minister linked to liberal religious work, is highlighted along with a lineage of chief educator William G. Eliot, founder of Washington University, and the city’s praise for his public service.

Unitarian A. L. Campbell Eliot The Unitarian Society Joseph Shippen L. FE. Rader David Atne Wai Northwest Pacific Coast Portland Church of ‘‘Our Father Washington Oregon California Olympia Dr. Eliot William G. Eliot St. Louis Missouri Washington University Starr King

Tramping Jake Discusses Hard Life and Bananas Abroad

The Chicago Tribune quotes Tramping Jake lamenting the difficulty of making a living in the country and imagining moving to Central Ameriky where he believes bananas cover the land. Rusty Rufe replies noting the need to pick bananas off trees and acknowledging drawbacks.

Chicago Tribune Jake Central Ameriky

Free Lecture by Prof Alexander at Olympia Theater

The event, starting Wednesday March 30, offers a free opening lecture by Professor Alexander, regarded among the early diploma recipients from the institute. Front seats are reserved for ladies and escorts.

Alexander Owler & Welts Co Olympia Theater

Gentleman seeks furnished front room near hotel in Jara

Classified inquiry from a gentleman seeking a nicely furnished front room within a block of the ees hotel in Jara. Moderate terms offered and contact through this office using the initials K. C. B.

Ees Hotel Jara

Davis' Best Flour Sold From Capital City Brand

A grocer is urged to ship Davis' Best Flour made in the capital city. The note requests trying the product and provides telephone number 98 for contact.

Davis

Dry wood and bark sale by undersigned

All kinds of dry wood and bark for sale by the undersigned with ordering sites. Joan D. Reacu, office at Foster and Laberee's, tel 3.

Joan D. Reacu Foster & Laberee’s Tel. 3

Y M C A Delegates Hear Lessons At Olympia

The district Y M C A convention opened at the Presbyterian church in Olympia with 30 delegates present. Officers were chosen: President A V Bell Seattle first VP M M Myers Tacoma second VP C F Swan New Whatcom secretary E E Frisbee Port Angeles assistant secretary G McCurdy Port Townsend.

Young Men’s Christian Association Presbyterian Church C. A. Byers Mr. Johnston Port Townsend Adams Seattle Myers Snohomish Swan New Whatcom Means Olympia A. V. Bell M. M. Myers Tacoma C. F. Swan New Whatcoms E.E. Frisbee Port Angeles G. McCurdy Allen Weir Olympia Association J.S. McCallum O. A. Byers J. A. Dummett Pacific Northwest T. J. Lamont Bell Ballard Levi Johnson James A. Dummett Dummett Ong Geo. Carter M. A. Root E. H. Frisbie F. Campbell Gregg Tue Tribune Portland George Carter Kate Pierce D. A. Byers B. W. Bowen W. ©. Courtney W. H. Douanu L.R. Bowen A. H. Bryant A. H. Trdwick I. B. Miller Alfred Williams Frank Wetherbee H. O’connor F. Adams Prof. Lippey Mr. Cathcart M. M. Meyers A. J. Burroughs Centralia A. A

Reform Proposals From Gen Clarkson on Party and Post Office

Clarkson urges the Republican Party to favor a six year presidential term and direct election of U S senators. He argues against national control of postmasters and advocates local election of postmasters by the communities they serve to reduce political discord and corruption. He says post offices fuel party weakness and harm good lawmakers.

Jnc Clarkson Republican Party United States Senate Washington

Temple Baptist Revival Next Week at Temple Baptist Church

Evangelist Baldwin will preach morning and evening at Temple Baptist as revival meetings continue next week. Baptism will follow the evening sermon. A young people's meeting is set for 3 p.m. Interest is rising with twenty to thirty members already received and baptisms nearly every night.

Temple Baptist Church Evangelist Baldwin Baldwin

Politician Candidates and Local Endorsements Across Washington

Everett reports 1138 votes in a special poll while Jim Hill, a Democrat, expects 4500 railroad workers this year. Stevens county farmers may endorse either party nominees. Thurston and Seattle press debate McGraw’s candidacy and Governor speculation, with varying opinions on Hydesit Winston and Gannon.

Everett Jim Hill Washington Kettle Falls Farmers’ Alliance Stevens County

Ex Senator Bowen Loses Vest with Cash and Stocks in Chicago

Former Colorado senator T M Bowen left a canvass waistcoat in a Palmer House dressing room. A colored porter named Watson found the vest containing 93000 in greenbacks coupon bonds and mining stocks. Bowen later identified the mining stock as his and property was returned after the clerk confirmed the signature on the stock.

T. M. Bowen Colorado Palmer House Chicago Watson Droperty Bowen

Sixteen Cats Loose in Puyallup Commerce Yard Sale

An unusual local notice advertises sixteen sleek cats running loose in the Commerce backyard. Both sexes, all plump with no bald fur, offered for sale with buyers catching their own cats on delivery. Each feline is ready for immediate pickup at the mill location.

Puyallup Commerce Commerce

Harrison nomination solidified by senatorial ruling

In Brooklyn Standard Union an expert notes United States senators are plotting to block Harrison at Minneapolis but asserts his nomination is certain and that the senators cannot derail it.

Port Townsend Spokane Judge Turner United States Senate C. 8 Hydesit Congress Patrick Henry Winston A. M. Gannon Seattle P.I John H. McGraw P.I Seattle McGraw Halstead Brooklyn Standard Union United States Harrison Minneapolis

Resignation of School Board Member Takes Effect April 12

Mr. 8. C. Woodruff resigns from the school board citing lack of time for school building work. County Superintendent Byrne will supervise his successor, with Dr. Woodard, Dr. Mitchell, and Milton Giles named as potential replacements.

8. C. Woodruff Byrne Woodard Mitchell Milton Giles

German regency proposal sparks imperial succession rumor

A cablegram reports excitement in Germany over Emperor William's condition and a regency proposal. C. P. Werry, Duke of Tacoma, currently in Germany, has been asked to become emperor and will accept.

Puyallup Germany William C.P. Werry Duke of Tacoma

New High School Plans Adopted with Brick or Stone Debate

The school board adopted high school plans by Weeks and White with two entrances on Union Street and a basement heating area. Details include a library lab two recitation rooms a chemical lab and an assembly hall with future attic conversions. Heating system still undecided bids for brick or stone construction may be invited with stone costing 5000 to 8000 more. The contract let is expected in about two weeks with bond bid opening set for April 5.

J. W. White Whitham & Page B. FP M. Weeks Weeks Woodruff Rathbun Barbee Union Street Washington Street Franklin Street Snohomish

Caught Napping in Court Over North Opee Land Dispute

G M Savage head of the bob tail street railway faced a serious setback after a claim by Oacey against North Opee Land Company led to a default judgment. Savage failed to appear with his brief in the supreme court, the motion for dismissal was granted, and the bobtail representative left court defeated. Capital Mills Tumwater promotes home flour and feed production.

G. M. Savage Venient Supreme Court C.acey North Opee Land Company Savage Campbell Pavege Lacey Ayage Tn Court

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