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Newspaper
Olympia Tribune
Location
Olympia, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1892
Page
1
Mov 18 removal sale announces a bargain for the next fifteen days. The dealer offers any article of furniture on hand at his current quarters and urges potential buyers to call before purchasing.
Report from Curiaco May 8 notes that southern states have instructed most Har rison supporters while northern delegates largely lack binding instructions. Indiana uniquely binds its delegates, making Minneapolis’ convention unusually deliberative and free from tight control. The piece credits Harrison’s restraint and calls the party’s shift toward voter influence a sign of its growth and self-management.
Washington May 9 1856 sale of farm land in Jefferson county then Virginia now West Virginia for 41000 involved payments largely in Confederate currency. Mrs Opie and heirs accepted notes and Confederate money via trustees deed of release in 1865. Suit argued payments not in lawful money. Supreme Court reversed West Virginia district court finding Beestee as Castleman, holding action too late.
The Republican state convention opened with State Treasurer Hinchman advocating free silver. Lee Manroe, mayor of Butte, is likely to be made permanent chairman as Blaine sentiment runs strong and delegates’ instruction remains doubtful.
Massachusetts manufacturers refuse wage increases prompting a prelude to a lockout. About 2500 quarry workers in Quincy and 20 000 across New England face job stoppage starting Saturday as tensions rise.
Report from Waukesha Wisconsin May 9 describes armed citizens patrolling the city to block a pipeline intended to bring Hygeia springs water to Chicago. J R McElroy leading Chicago workers faced gunfire and arrests as protests erupted at the depot.
A noisy financial listing from New York dated May 9 at noon shows stock entries for multiple railroads and mail lines. Companies include Atchison Pacific Union Pacific Northern Pacific Oregon Navigation and Western Union with varying figures such as Northwestern 21 and New York Central 143g, among others.
A Shang hai dispatch reports military students known as Shunking forcibly removing British missionaries. The expulsion is alleged to have been carried out with the connivance of the viceroy of Sechuen.
Abel Smith, a colored farm hand in Canarsin Long Island, killed his wife last night amid her alleged dissipation and then threw himself before a train, dying instantly.
A brief note promotes Davis' Best flour as equal to homemade and cheaper than shipped brands. It advertises every sack warranted and priced at 1.85 dollars.
The Senate approved a House bill granting American registry to the steamers City of New York and City of Paris. House members debated river and harbor provisions, rejecting an amendment to limit new works funding. Holman and Outhwaite offered recommitment motions, both failing. The House then passed the river and harbor appropriation bill.
The great New York circus and McMahon's trained elephant show performed this afternoon in the public square. Elephants were the crowd highlight with entertaining tricks that justify admission. The act is among the oldest on the road and boasts top railroad cars ring horses and elephants.
Mrs E F Janes and son Carey B Janes plan to depart Wednesday for New York. Mrs Janes will spend the summer at Chatauqua while Carey begins a two year university course in New York City on September 1. He is described as a young man of promise and is held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends.
The Tacoma Ledger starts publishing settlers’ adventure tales in the Washington region. The WEEKLY Tribune will carry the Ledger for readers who subscribe by sending 75 cents, while non subscribers can get both papers for 1.75 in advance. Send orders now to avoid missing stories.
An advertisement invites readers to acquire Barton's Handbook for 1891 and 1892 detailing Washington state constitution resources and lists state and county officers. The notice offers the book for one dollar and directs readers to address the office for purchase.
The message urges belief in building up home industries and keeping money at home, endorsing Davis' Best flour as a quality product rivaling any in the market.
W N Harris is authorized to collect all accounts due from the subscribers to Tur Datty Trisone.
Bishop Vincent leads the May 9 session as resolutions pass on church state issues. Dr. King urges amending the U S constitution to protect public schools from religious encroachment and to bar government funding for ecclesiastical education, a stance echoed by the conference.
The Puyallup team won its fifth straight, beating Olympia 12 to 8 at home. Nethery pitched well and Roy Groger starred with the bat for Puyallup. In Seattle, Seattle beat Tacoma Rig or 2 0, in Portland Spokane took a 6 to 0 win. The Chinese and the President note follows with Harrison letter on exclusion bill.
The Star reports Sam Barrows' home burned this morning in Tupton. His youngest child perished from suffocation and a 17 year old brother-in-law was also killed. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.
The Van Ness entertainment and lecture for Russian sufferers moves to Thursday evening May 12 at the Unity auditorium. Admission is free with a collection taken for relief in Russia, with one half of net proceeds going to the starving. The program starts at 8:30.
In Salt Lake City investigators report a bold robbery at a back entry of the Oxford saloon residence. Three masked men seized six thousand dollars in diamonds from Mrs Hazenspergen and two other women, plus a small amount of cash. Suspected connections swirl around Charlie Pierson and Mrs Enzenspergen as motives and identities remain under inquiry.
A delegation led by General Manager Dickinson and other Gulf and Nebraska division officials met Governor Barber to seek relief from a cattle driving proclamation. They argued the rule blocks through rates, forcing local handling at Orin Junction and harming Northwestern’s business, with a decision promised later today.
War ships on Puget Sound coal at Tacoma while Anacortes seeks to shift Skagit County seat from Mount Vernon. Gambling dens reopen in Seattle after elections as Ocosta hosts visitors and clam-filled welcomes. The Spanaway Lake body is identified as Thos Compton of Alki. Oregon era tides lands debate fuels Spokane Review clashes. Ocosta and Peterson's Point host early pioneer visitors Andrew Flett and Mrs Borst-McKee.
Col Weldrich appointed inspector of all Russian railways amid dispute over military officers in charge. Lord Bramwell dies in England at 84. he served as justice of appeals and judge of the supreme court from 1876 to 1881. Cage accident at Belgian mine leaves five dead. Russia plans oats and corn export decree Friday with wheat follow‑up in days. Melbourne to execute wife murderer Deeming on May 23. Four waiters burned in Scott’s Oyster Bar fire. eleven others escaped. Gus Williams praised for years of wholesome amusements. Keppler’s For tunes rewritten with Albert Keppler leading role. reception praised for wit and color.
The maximum temperature reached 63 degrees and the minimum 41 with trace rainfall. Tomorrow’s weather is forecast to be likely with continued unsettled conditions reported by observer B. Ouwey.
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