Anti Harrison foes plot quiet push before convention
Washington reports reveal anti Harrison leaders eye Robert T. Lincoln and Lincoln allies Don Cameron and Wolcott planning a secret strategy to block instruction of state delegations and try to sway delegates at the Minneapolis convention. Raymond Sherman and Prosia signals swirl around Harrison's possible renomination.
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Eberhardt Acquitted in Allyn Shooting Trial
John N. Eberhardt, a saloonkeeper from Allyn, was found not guilty by a jury after a brief deliberation in the shooting case against Charles Vinson. Vinson, 24, weighing 117 pounds, was described as a tough local figure with a liquor fueled temper. witnesses also linked him to a spring sawmill and steamer Josephine incident. Vinson left Shelton after learning the verdict, and his neck wound has fully healed.
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City Council Acts on Sewer Plan and Street Works
The Olympia city council reviewed Eugene Miller’s sewerage report and debated voter approval. A $500 warrant for Miller’s plans was issued, while $1,500 for Camp’s plans was approved. Bids will be sought for a Plum street bridge as part of extensive street grading and guttering projects.
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Telegraphic Tales from Around the World in Brief
News briefs report the death of German chemist August Wilhelm Hofmann in Berlin and a St. Petersburg advisory to export southern Russian maize. A fire consumed South Eastern railway offices at Jover, two deaths with mortar collapse in New York, a fatal shooting in Illinois, an unidentified train wreck victim later identified as Mrs Bauch of San Bernardino, two hangings in Arkansas, a San Francisco Bay area public building funding proposal, and a Senate amendment to raise Portland project funds.
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Centenary of Washington Discovery Celebrated by Coastal Towns
The article notes Captain Robert Gray’s 1792 discovery of Grays Harbor and the Columbia River with the ship Columbia. Celebrations are planned at Ocosta, Peterson's Point, Hoquiam, Aberdeen and Montesano with clam-bakes, addresses and entertainments. A Northern Pacific special train from Seattle to Montesano and Ocosta departs May 7th, with a $2.90 round trip fare. The Ledger reports on early Washington settlers and offers a subscription deal for The Weekly Ledger and the Ledger. New corporations are listed, including Everett Home Building Association, American District Telegraph Company, Lynden Electric Motor Railway, and Pleasant Prairie Methodist Church. The New Orleans lottery defeat is described with mention of heavy rain and Butler.
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Olympia and Puget Sound in a Distracted Era
Richard Lee becomes proprietor of the Orting Oracle. Olympia to host many new homes. Vancouver to see Ruger assume command. Puget Sound fleet heads to Bering Sea. three ships bound for Tacoma with tea worth $1.5 million. East Main street fire in Buckley losses of $41,000 with $22,400 insured. Mishmurri, a Japanese waiter, killed near Tacoma hotel. Gus Williams performs in Olympia in Keppler's Fortunes at the Olympia theater. A Russian relief drive solicits Mayor O Brien and Unity church for fund-raising. New York Recorder argues for woman suffrage and political equality. Alexander Blane withdraws Irish parliament motion. Multnomah to begin May 8 regular Sunday trips Olympia to Tacoma and Seattle. fares listed. Carr L Willey, Master.
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Tom Reed Declines Vermont Speech Over Indorsement
Report notes Reed refusing to speak at the Vermont state convention if Harrison is endorsed. He warned invitation could be canceled and added you know your own business, but you will miss a fine speech. Also mentions authorized collection and a San Francisco grain market entry.
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Ramsay Sues City Clerk Over Missing Election Tickets
J W Ramsay a peoples party candidate for Spokane second ward councilman sues City Clerk Downing for 2500 alleging failure to issue election tickets bearing his name. H C Greenberg Spokane council member jailed for alleged voter bribery with affidavits filed by John C Bennett and William Carney. Prominent Democrats discuss Drumheller backed by Spokane delegation boosting James Hamilton Lewis for governor. Miles Moore rumored Republican candidate for governor praised as capable and potential rival in state politics.
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Fire at Bell Sulzberger slaughter house and pier
A fire in Bell Sulzberger wholesale slaughter house on Forty-fifth street and East River spread to the dock and Forty-seventh street wharf. Five hundred cattle were released as crews fled. losses reach about one million dollars amid suspected arson due to a workers strike.
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Prohibition Party Nominates Nelson for Arkansas Governor
The Arkansas Prohibition state convention in Little Rock on May 6 nominated Judge W J Nelson for governor and empowered the central committee to name candidates for other state offices. Delegates to the national convention in Cincinnati were chosen.
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Behring Sea Arbitration Talks With President
General J. W. Foster and H. E. Phelps met with the president to discuss the Behring Sea arbitration. The London exchange is planned for either today or tomorrow.
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W Lattimer 32 Dies In Olympia After Illness
W Lattimer a salesman for I Harris Sons died at St Peters hospital after a weeks illness. He came to Olympia in January and was to be married soon in the city. His mother in Chicago was notified and a decision was awaited. Remains embalmed.
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Attorney Lacey files debt suit against Hayes and wife
In the superior court for debt attorney O C Lacey filed a complaint against John Coleman Hayes and wife and an attachment was issued against the couple’s property on the grounds they are not residents of this state.
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Three Prospectors Head To Nesqually On Five Month Trip
J. W. Porter Joseph McCarragher and Joseph Snyder left today for the Nesqually head to prospect. They are experienced prospectors and will be gone about five months.
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Davis' Best Furnishings Debuts New Rockers in Market
Davis' Best Furniture Shop announces a refined line of rockers direct from New York. Prices range from $4.60 to $19, highlighting value and style. A. Ellis invites customers to try the new selection.
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How She Knew
A short humorous kitchen door exchange unfolds as a tramp claims to be a democrat and the cook refuses him food, sparking a terse taunt and a broombrand. The dialogue plays on class and perception with a playful twist as the tramp defends his claim.
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Miles Restorative Nervine Ad at Marr and Ross
An advertising notice for Miles Restorative Nervine from Miles Medical Co. claims it cures headaches nervousness neuralgia fits nervous debility sexual weakness poor memory and opium habit. Offered by mail for ten cents and sent from Horlikart Ind.
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Publisher and editor tried for counseling murder
Charles Mowbray and David J. Nichols faced trial in London for counseling murder. Nichols received eighteen months at hard labor while Mowbray was acquitted for not being connected with The Commonwealth at the time of publication.
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Maryland Democrats Rally for Tariff Reform and Cleveland
Baltimore on May 6 reports a large Maryland Democratic meeting under the Cleveland Tariff Reform Club. Resolutions demand no delegate to the national convention without an indubitable pledge to favor tariff reform and support Grover Cleveland’s nomination.
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Mahone Wins Virginia Republican Convention Vote
In Roanoke on May 6 the Republican convention adjourned after a fierce debate over instructing delegates for Harrison. Mahone defeated the measure by 892 to 173 and pledged he would not honor instructions if delegates were instructed for Harrison.
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Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket in Maine Convention
Bangor May 6 The prohibition state convention yesterday nominated Governor T B Hassey and Congressman John H Hersey for the ticket with the convention announcing the slate for the upcoming election.
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Davis Best Flour Promises Quality at $1.36 Sack
A short notice promotes Davis Best flour urging use of home produced flour as good or cheaper than shipped brands. Hovery sack advertised with a warranty price of 1.36 dollars.
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