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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1892
Page
1
Olympia residents debate a peculiar central square structure likened to a pagoda or beacon while a Washington lobbyist touts its top as an observation point. Other items recall General Bragg in Civil War reminiscences and a whist-game mishap with Treasurer Lindsley aboard a train.
Publishers' Weekly notes historic early canvassing by Napoleon Bonaparte George Washington Longfellow Jay Gould and others. It recounts the emperor's Louvre subscription roll and young leaders selling works in Alexandria Merrimac county and Heidelberg while starting in life as canvassers for various publications.
Gus Williams, a renowned comedian, belongs to many clubs and societies due to his popularity. He is a prominent Mystic Shrine member, a Knight of Pythias, an exalted ruler of the Boston Lodge of Hil, and part of the Exempt Firemen's Association of New York, among others. His opening nights in big cities are gala affairs with Shrine members in attendance.
Monthly report for district No 47 Thurston county Washington ending April 29 1892 shows pupil enrollment days present and absent tardiness minutes lost and attendance percentages. Roll of honor lists Agnes Hubbard Orphin Murrey Aniese Murrey James Hubbard Warren Athens and Oren Murrey. Visitors include B Hubbard Hostetter Dana Hubbard Ssd Barnhill Broadfoot Jr James B Murrey. Bice fone, Teacher.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Barton's Handbook for 1891 and 1892 detailing the state constitution resources and lists of state and county officers. Address this office to purchase.
W N Harris is authorized to collect all accounts due from the subscribers to Tur Daily TrreunE. The notice grants collection authority and designates Harris to pursue overdue balances.
Slogan style ad notes Davis Best flour as a home made quality option cheaper than shipped brands. Claims every sack is warranted and priced at 1.35. Also advertises Dr Miles dig in Pilg as cure for dyspepsia.
A historical Odd Fellows report from Wanta Wanna details the Washington Grand Lodge, Ignited by figures such as Henry Kelling. It tracks assets, lodge counts, and membership milestones from 1878 to 1892, highlighting Divas Lodge No.1 in Olympia and Elder lodges, plus encampments and Rebekah figures.
Southern leaders and observers, debating if a Confederate victory would have harmed liberty, agree defeat was salvation. Wise argues success would mean bankruptcy, no railroads or manufactories, reliance on slavery and agriculture, heavy taxes, and later division. Gardner hints free trade could briefly ease finances but diverging ideologies would soon pull apart the Confederacy.
The Chinese minister objects to the measure, arguing it replays the 1888 Scott law, strips habeas corpus rights, and requires impossible registration. He notes white witness proof, forced district residency, and potential removal of laborers within a year, likening it to prewar slave rules and Australian ticket of leave.
Rev. Napoleon Hoagland spoke at the funeral of Mrs. James Mars, praising her as one of the finest specimens of her race with princess like carriage and classic features. He traced Mars family history from New York to Connecticut and Massachusetts, noting Civil War service and a minister father famed for freedom advocacy. He urged kindness to the orphan children of such honored lineage and praised supporters of the bereaved.
The Friday meeting of George H. Thomas post set a Memorial day programme with committees for invitations arrangements subscriptions decorating graves Capitol grounds music and advertising. A 10 am capital grounds procession includes the band Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans militia and civic groups. The afternoon features a war concert and matinee with the Capital City band, followed by a militia battalion drill on the public square. The Tacoma Ledger promotes its stories of early Washington settlers and subscriptions offer to readers.
The usual Sunday afternoon gospel meeting of the Y M C A will be held at Tacoma hall tomorrow at 3 30 p m. Young men and strangers in the city are cordially invited to attend.
Advertises symptoms of heart disease such as shortness of breath and swollen ankles and touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a marvelous remedy. Free book on heart disease available at Marr & Ross and Acme Drug Store with mail order from Dr Miles Medical Co. Ékhart, Ind.
The mayor urged aid to starving Russians and Unitarian society proposes giving half of net lecture proceeds by Rev. Thomas Van Ness to the peasants. The illustrated talk on Moscow and St Petersburg includes a Tolstoi visit. It is Tuesday May 10 at Unity auditorium with tickets 50 cents adults 26 cents children. seats via Starrs. Main and Fourth streets improvements planned by Lawyer and Jilley move to Turner building. Mrs Turner to renovate the front.
Mrs. B Graves of Santa Fe Missouri learned of her husband s death in a railroad wreck and rushed home after two days visiting her sister Mrs Fran Thomas Port Townsend centennial celebration draws two thousand visitors with naval parade and multiple races Governor Ferry reviews a procession of Fort troops National Guard and Seattle s First Regiment band Yorktown Mohican Albatross Bear Rush Corwin Adams and Walcott vessels join a clam bake and boat events in Port Townsend May 7.
Bradstreet's mercantile agency records 27 failures across the Pacific coast states and territories for the week ending yesterday, up from 16 the prior week and 14 in the same week of 1891.
South Bay residents enjoyed a May day celebration at Dunning's hall with Mr. and Mrs. George McFry hosting. An orchestra played into daylight and a plentiful repast followed as a long list of dancers was recorded, including P. Dunning, Mrs. Kneeland, Miss Ella Matheson, Wm. Beckwith, and many others.
A list of tomorrow service times for First Baptist at Corner Adams, Saint Joan's Episcopal, Scandinavian Lutheran, First Christian, St Michael's, Tumpere Barris, Norwegians Danes Swedes Finns, Presbyterian at Sixth and Franklin, Morning Star Episcopalian, Unitarian Church at Ninth and Franklin, Barnes Liberal Hall religious services, and Congregational Church.
New York Press recounts Murat Halstead recalling Unionist sentiment to re admit Georgia before the Civil War ended. He cites his brother, captain of Company F, 67th Ohio Volunteers under Sherman, who led a Georgia convention in Atlanta’s state house assembly hall. The tale notes foraging, liquor, and a humorous push to readmit Georgia into the Union.
The Glenalmond school in Scotland hosts an opening ceremony led by Mr. Gladstone. A choirboy with fair hair and blue eyes captivates spectators. He is revealed as the grandson of Sir John Millais, famed as the original Pears soap "Bubbles" boy.
Hon Daniel F Beatty, famed organ and piano maker, expands production shipping more instruments than ever. Since 1870 he has sold nearly 100000 Beatty organs and pianos. He plans to sell 200000 more in ten years, implying about 20 million dollars in sales. Readers are urged to request his catalogue from Daniels Beatty in Washington New Jersey.
Fire destroys the North ern Car Manufacturing plant in Minneapolis with losses under 200000 dollars. Also reports Hon Frank Morrill a Wyoming legislator dies Friday at his father’s home in Braidwood Illinois.
The house post office committee voted to report favorably a bill extending free rural delivery and another bill authorizing fractional postal notes.
The Capital City band will render an excellent program this evening for the dedication of the new band stand. The structure has been fitted up with incandescent lamps.
The People's Forum in Olympia debated poverty and city sewerage plans. Colonel Eddy lambasted corporations while the panel discussed eight hour workdays and day labor for sewer construction with a proposed eight hour workday and weekly cash wages. The meeting adjourned with plans to seek a city hall venue for future discussions.
The city near the Wisconsin Central lines thrives on vast lumber interests and river trade. The Old Wiscons river provides pine outlets and strong water power, supporting mills and car shops. Insurance figures show significant fire risk, premiums, and losses for 1891.
We express heartfelt thanks for generous consideration and timely assistance during our mother's long illness and after her death. Many friends stayed at her bedside day and night for six months. We ask all others to accept our earnest thanks and our future efforts. Bria J Mars Lizzi Mars
A Friday event at Temple Baptist featured Japanese costumes worn by Edith West Louleigh Sayidge Deborah Whaling Amy Cornwell Lizzie Sayidge Mabel Keyes Ella Cornwell and Maud Mackay. Will Preach in Tacoma and a Tacoma letter urged Rev Thomas Van Ness to preach in Tacoma Sunday instead of Olympia, so Unity church in Tacoma will host services.
The day peaked at 66 degrees with a low of 46 and rainfall of .21 inches. Tomorrow clouds may lift with light winds. A furniture dealer reports arrival of new rockers direct from New York priced from 4.50 to 19 dollars.
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