Bold Robbers Hold Up Chinaman in Temple Flat
A daring daytime robbery in Temple Flat Room 15 left Ye Fung of Seattle minus 500 dollars in gold after two men lured him with opium and brandished a revolver. Police scoured trains and the scene, suspecting a smuggling ring, while the Celestial victim recovers and doubts linger about his role.
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Temple Flat
Ye Fung
Seattle
John Gilbert
Sanvercay
Harry Clark
Tacoma
Olympia
Hong Hai & Co
Fifth Street
Celestial
Police
Sayidge
Morrell
Removal Sale At Bettman Block On Fourth Street
Leased for a term of years two store rooms in the Bettman Block I offer for fifteen days a bargain sale of all furniture on hand at my present quarters interested buyers should call before purchasing to secure value.
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Bettman
Fourth St
Political chatter and city gains in Washington state
Various editorials and letters discuss A B Weed elected mayor of North Yakima Col G L Lyon confirmed as land office receiver in Seattle endorsements for Lyon by the Seattle Telegraph and mention of river and harbor improvements. Rumors of a tripartite alliance among Brown Griggs and Burke to back a Democratic legislature.
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A.B. Weed
North Yakima
Col
G. Lyon
Senate
Land Office
Seattle
The
Post-Intelligencer
Anacortes
Thad Huston
Tacoma
Yakima
King County
Hamilton Herald
G. V. Calhoun
Skagit County
Hoe
J. J. Brown
Spokane
C. W. Griggs
Tacomes
Thomas Burke
Local Social Oui and Heirship Notes From Olympia
Miss Cora Rich visits brother in Olympia then returns home Saturday. Miss Theresa Kratz and Katie Brown of Hot Springs spend Saturday with friends in Olympia. Mrs Melligan of Plumb Station is named as an heir to the Anake Jans estate, tied to land now part of the First Trinity church site in New York City.
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Bucoda Enterprise
Cora Rich
Olympia
Theresa Kratz
Katie Brown
Hot Springs
Melligan
Plumb Station
Anake Jans
Trinity
Vatican Letter Settles Faribault Parochial School Plan
Archbishop Ireland reports the Vatican approves the Faribault school plan as a tolerated protest despite opposition from Germans and Jesuits. The letter to Rev. Byrne frames the policy as canonical and practical approval under limited ideal departure. Oarsmen challenges from Toronto feature Teemer and OConnor with racing bets and travel expenses to meet in multiple events.
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Minneapolis
Ireland
J. ©. Byrne
Vatican
Faribault
Proaganda
Tacoma Ledger Publishes Early Settlers Adventure Stories
The Tacoma Ledger begins serial adventure tales from Washington's early settlers in both daily and weekly editions. Subscribers can receive the weekly Ledger for 75 cents, while non subscribers may obtain The Wenxety Tripune and the weekly Ledger for 1.75 dollars in advance.
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Tacoma Ledger
Washington
Wenxety Tripune
Weekly Ledger
Tripune
Van Ness Event in Unity Auditorium Supports Russian Sufferers
The Van Ness entertainment and lecture at Unity auditorium for the benefit of Russian sufferers will be held Thursday evening May 12 at 8 30. Admission is free but a collection will be taken, with half of net proceeds aiding relief for starved Russians.
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van Ness
Unity Auditorium
Russia
City Steam Laundry Cuts Prices for Local Service
City Steam Laundry offers reduced rates to let residents enjoy first class cleaning at affordable prices. The ad urges support for local labor over imports and promises quality service and safety by avoiding overseas work.
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China
Blaine Not In The Running Says Manley In Washington
Postmaster Manley of Augusta Maine, a devoted Blaine follower, reports Blaine has not changed his stance on presidential nomination. Manley states Blaine could not endure the unusual strain of the campaign or office and will not seek the nomination, despite recent talk.
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Efe
Manley
Washington D.C
Augusta
Maine
Blaine
Washington
Clarkson
Wyoming Troubles Illicit Gatherings Roil State
Caryvenna Wyoming May 10 illegal gatherings are reported as U S court officials who went north to stop rustler round ups have not been heard from. William Linville a ranchman for H B James returned ten days ago and is back amid threats. Visitors included Lee Moore Frank Smith and Charlie Taylor who warned they would kill until scores were even. Prosecutors say kidnapping of Jones and Walker not a major concern and three more witnesses are ready to testify despite pursuit by lawmen. Lawyer Harvey who handled Jones and Walker’s removal may not return to Wyoming.
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Caryvenna
Wyo
United States
William Linville
H. B. James
Johnson County
Lee Moore
Frank Smith
Charlie Taylor
Champion
Ray
Nolan
Harvey
Jones
Walker
Wyoming
Democratic State Convention Chooses Bradley Chairman
Connecticut New Haven May 10 The Democratic state convention met with Judge Walsh as temporary chairman urging instructed delegates. After committees were appointed General B H Bradley of New Haven was made permanent chairman. The name Cleveland sparked loud enthusiasm as delegates cheered.
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New Haven Conn
Walsh
BH. Bardley
New Haven
Cleveland
Hill
Woman cuts out tongues of lover and his wife in New Mexico
Isabella Mariano, spurned bride to Jose Pedro, entered their apartment and cut Pedro and his wife Angelica Mazzan s tongues after discovering their marriage. She fought the marshal in a capture struggle, leaving him severely wounded. Pedro and Angelica will live but lose the ability to speak.
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Los Osos
New Mexico
Isabella Mariano
Jose Pedro
Angelica Mazzan
Pedro
Trial of Madame Andres Sparks Turmoil in New York
Rev Dr Parkhurst visiting a disorderly house leads to the Madame Andres trial. Witness Erving, from a good family, bursts into a manic frenzy on the stand, speaking incoherently as he tries to flee an unseen horror.
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New York
Parkhurst
Hattie Adams
Madame Andres
Erving
Stock Market Brief and Chicago Market Prices
New York Noon market quotes list leading stocks with values for Pacific 6s Atchison central Pacific and others. Chicago Produce Market reports cash and July prices for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short ribs Barley plus regional movements.
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New York
Pacific
Atchison
Central Pacific
Burlington
Denver & Rio Grande
Northern Pacific
Preferred
Northwestern
New York Central
Oregon Navigation
North American
Pacific Mail
Rock Island
St. Paul & Omaha
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Western Union
Chicago
Cattle Restrictions Lifted Between Britain and Scotland
A cablegram from Montreal says all restrictions on cattle are removed in Great Britain and Scotland. Canadian cattle may move freely through those countries. About twenty five hundred head are en route to English markets.
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Montreal
Great Britain
Scotland
Huglish
Leonard seeks seat for governor via constitutional demand
In Batey Rouse Louisiana on May 16 Major Andrew Hero Judge Morris Marks and Republican candidate Albert P. Leonard arrive to file a demand under the constitution to seat Leonard. This action prefaces a congressional probe into the previous election.
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Louisiana
Batey Rouse
Albert P. Leonard
Andrew Hero
Morris Marks
Leonard
Platt Backs Sherman for President
Nashville dispatch reports ex Senator Thomas C Platt endorses John Sherman for president in a May 10 message from New York.
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Platt
John Sherman
New York
Nashville
Thomas C- Platt
Multiple World News Bits From May 10 Telegraphic Dispatches
Reports from Budapest to Denver include the death of Gabriel von Baross in Budapest and a murder in Scranton. Other items note US consul general John F. New sailing home, Peary relief charter by Philadelphia Academy, and coal contract disputes in Washington. Bank burglary in Georgia, fire in New Brunswick leaving 53 families homeless, and a jury in London indicting Patrick Nugent for an assault.
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Gabriel von Baross
John F. New
New York
Indianapolis
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences
Kite
Scranton
Martin Scanlan
Washington
Treasury
Taccao
Fairville
N. B
London
Arena
Patrick Greville Nugent
Marion Lymetta Price
Pacific Coast
West
Tracy
Navy
Navy Department
Department
Mavy Department
Judge Gresham's Decision Sets New Lien Precedent
Judge Gresham of the federal court ruled that received certificates cannot become a lien on the property of the Grape Creek Coal Company Vermillion Illinois against the company's bonds. He states private coal companies are not in the same position as railroads. The ruling may influence the United States Rolling Stock Company case with significant implications.
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Curcaco
Federal Court
Grape Creek Coal Company
Vermillion
Ill
United States
Rev Thomas Van Ness Talk On Russia Planned At Unity
Large audience expected at Unity auditorium next Thursday for Rev Thomas Van Ness lecture on his travels and studies in Russia. Admission is free with a collection to aid Russian sufferers.
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Unity Auditorium
Thomas van Ness
Russia
Unitarian Society Social Planned for Wednesday
The usual semi monthly sociable of the Unitarian society will be held in Unity hall Wednesday evening. An unusual interesting program will be presented. For further particulars to program see paper tomorrow.
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Unitarian Society
Unity Pee
Advertising call for Barton’s Handbook 1891 92
This notice promotes Barton's Handbook for 1891 and 1892 detailing state constitution resources and lists of officers. It urges readers to purchase the publication for $1.00 and directs them to contact the office for the address.
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State of Washington
Barton's
Davis' Best Flour Promoted as Top Market Brand
An advertisement urges readers to keep money at home and invest in domestic industries, endorsing Davis' Best flour as a reliable product rivaling leading market brands. It claims the flour is warranted to be as good as any in the market.
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Davis
Board of Trade Annual Meeting and Address by J R Chaplin
Authorized to collect all accounts due from Tur Dainty Thibune subscribers W N Harris. The board of trade holds its annual meeting this evening to elect officers and reorganize with J R Chaplin addressing the board. Every member is requested to be present. Sick Headache cured by Dr Miles Nerving.
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W. N. Harris
Board of Trade
J. R. Chaplin
Miles
Rushing Waters Threaten Life and Property Across Missouri River States
Reports from Louisiana to New Orleans detail rising flood levels with the Missouri and Grand rivers threatening crops, livestock losses, and infrastructure. In St Joseph railroad traffic halts and city water supply could be cut if Grand river rises further. New Orleans notes no confirmed breach of a major levee. Concurrent items include a circus anecdote and new corporate filings in Washington state listing several companies and associations with capitalizations.
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Louisiana
Illinois
Culiniicorne
Grand River
St. Joseph
Santa Fe
New Ormeans
Moransea
Texas & Pacific Road
Reception at Mud Bay Hosts and Guests Attend Formal Ball
A formal reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest French at Mud Bay featured music and dancing. Guests included Miss Ada Woodard, Miss Brockman, Miss Anna Gobson, and others from Westside Olympia. Also promoted is Gus Williams's Thursday night performance at the Olympia Theater with Kepler's Fortunes highlighted for humor and stage wit.
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Wud Bay
Bucoda
Ada Woodard
Brockman
Anna Qobson
Newton Jones
Westside
Olympia
Bert A. Jones
Wilson
Estep
Mud Bay
Gera Rich
Plum Station
Gus Williams
Simonson’s
Keppler
Olympia Theater
Williams
Guying
Health and canal talk collide in old Seattle boosting lines
An era of health warnings tout Electric Bitters as a tonic for liver stomach and kidneys while a Seattle canal debate shrinks in cachet as state papers doubt broad public benefit. A Northern Pacific time change shifts through trains from Tacoma Seattle to arrive 12 30 pm and from Portland Grays Harbor to 1 55 pm.
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Marr & Ross
Acme
Seattle
Tacoma Sunday Herald
Seattle Canal
State Papers
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Portland
Grays Harbor
Counterfeit Coin Suspect Brought In By U S Marshal
United States Marshal Chesney, arriving from Tacoma, returned with Alfred Thompson who faces charges of passing a counterfeit five dollar gold piece.
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United States
Chesney
Tacoma
Alfred Thompson
Davis' Best Flour Promoted as Cheap Home Brand
A reader advocates baking flour at home but endorses Davis' Best flour as a cheaper option. The ad notes every sack is warranted and priced at $1.35, suggesting it as a value choice over shipped flour.
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