Roslyn Mine Disaster Inquiry Proceeds With Relief Funds
Investigations into the Roslyn mine disaster continue for several days as officials and miners dispute two gas or blast scenarios. Relief funds totaling $4,682.35 from Seattle, plus $3,000 from Tacoma and $300 from Puyallup, are being distributed to families based on family size. Frank Daniels' Little Puck company travels with a 20‑plus cast led by Bessie Lanson and Billie Deaves as top comedic talent.
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The
Tribune
Roslyn
Sidney Wright
Herman Dauster
Relief Committee
Seattle
Tacoma
Puyallup
Frank Daniels
Big Comedy Co
Little Puck
Daniels
Painstakin
Bessie Lanson
Mr. Daniels
Billie Deaves
Clara
Hattie Waters
Minnie Miller
Nettie Fording
Annetta Zelna
Julie Kingsley
Nellie Bulkley
Bert Goote
Billy
Tony Williams
Harry Porter
Robert Evans
Robert H. Bell
D. L. Don
George Campbell
John Canfield
W. 8. Belknap
Mesic Fund Concert Promises A Notable Wednesday Event
A benefit concert for the Mesic musical fund is set for Wednesday evening the 18th. The committee promises a strong program with orchestral overtures, choruses, banjo and guitar selections, and vocal solos featuring Diven Lee Bolton Coying Mongroise May Cosmopolitan and more. Admission is 50 and 35 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats at Starr's Cooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coying
Marghe Mongroise
Kowalski Teethers
Starr and
Mise
de Faye J. Benson
Percival
Brien Les
Starr’s
Farmers Alliance Mass Meeting at Tumwater
An overflowing Farmers Alliance and Peoples Party gathering at Tumwater Saturday heard speeches by Mr. Patterson on tariff and farmer issues and Mr. Lacey on national finances. Dr. W. A. Newell urged economy in state expenditures and criticized boss rule while promoting unity in political reform. An appended note touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic sold by Marr & Ross Acme Drug.
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Farmers Alliance
Farmers Alliance and Peoples Party
Tumwater
Lee
Patterson
QO. C. Lacey
Spencer
W. A. Newell
Newell
Marr & Ross
Acme
Holmans Taffy Seeks California Aid for Debris Bill
Special reports interviews with Geary Dockery Sayers and others on mining debris legislation. Holman pledges California support and aims to influence appropriation decisions while noting Geary as a potential second place on the Democratic ticket. He sees Pacific Coast recognition as a political shift.
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San Francisco
Geary
Holman
Dockery
Sayers
California
Congress
Washington
Assuta
New York
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Bowen Seen as Strong State Treasurer Candidate
The Skamokowa Eagle endorses Hon. C. A. Bowen of Wahkiakum county for state treasurer. It cites his military service, leadership in the Michigan land department, Washington constitutional convention role, deputy state treasurer work, and long accounting experience, noting his honesty and plain manner.
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C. A. Bowen
Wahkiakum County
Bowen
Army of the Cumberland
State Land Department
Michigan
Washington
Constitutional Convention
Republican State Central Committee
Vancouver
Miser and Kaiser Referenced in Curious Advertiser Tale
An old tale in The Advertiser features a miser by a geyser and a wife Elizer, urging early rising for a hearty breakfast. The piece contrasts wisdom with political doubt as Montesano Vidette discusses Senator Squire’s Lake Washington canal plan. Oswego Iron Worker reports Governor Pennoyer shoring up support for the People's Party while blaming the Democratic loss on their "favorite son."
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Advertiser
Elizer
Squire’s Waterway
Lake Washington
Senator Squire
Seattle
Arge
Oswego Iron Worker
Pennoyer
Astoria
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Congress
Democratic State Convention
Carload of Schlitz Milwaukee Lager at Gresel and Arnold
Gresel and Arnold announce a carload of Schlitz celebrated Milwaukee lager beer arriving for sale. The note urges lovers of good beer to call in and purchase this best beer sold in the city.
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Gresel & Arnold
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Blaine in Spotlight as Talks of Nomination Swirl
Washington May 16 The nation closely watches J G Blaine as diaries record his circus visit driving trotters and a silk hat tilted over his eye He may accept the Minneapolis nomination if the platform avoids any further force bill condition His health and vigor are noted as proof of readiness for the presidency
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Washington
J. G. Blaine
Pennsylvania Avenue
Joe Manley
Maine
Blaine
Treasury Department
Congressman Milliken
Minneapolis
Milliken
Cleveland
Flo
Congress
Political reshuffle rumors hit Washington governor race
The Oakesdale Sun reports Ward and Lanning owning the paper and notes Eugene T. Wilson may withdraw from governor candidacy to seek lieutenant governor. Nelson Bennett is touted for governor by several factions, with Marion D. Egbert as lieutenant possibility. Congressional credit for Wilson is cited, while Geoghegan and Bennett discussions continue.
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Oakesdale Sun
Ward & Lanning
Eugene T. Wilson
Senate
Walla Walla
Pierre
Puget Sound
Bennett
Walla Walla Union
The
Sprague Herald
Marion D. Egbert
Alla Walla
South Bend
Egbert
Wilson
Colfax
Palouse Gazette
J. D. Geoghegan
Vancouver
Avtornor
Nelson Bennett
Cascades
BH. T. Wilson
Ellensburg
Miles
Puyallup
Colville News: New paper salutes Roslyn sufferers aid
Bucoda sent 117 dollars to Roslyn sufferers. Two fare banks were raided and broken up in Seattle Saturday night. Eugene T. Wilson of Ellensburg visits Roslyn with a carload of groceries. Joseph Reigle killed by a circular saw at Whatcom shingle factory. Everett nail works to resume. stock soon ready. Seattle mayor finds Heilbronn guilty of misfeasance and nonfeasance, exonerates Rinehart, and appoints J. W. Van Broecklin until next Aldermen meeting.
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Bucoda
Roslyn
Colville News
Seattle
Eugene T. Wilson
Ellensburg
Joseph Reigle
Whatcom
Everett
Ronald
Heilbronn
Rinehart
Heilbron
J. W. van Broecklin
Board of Aldermen
Fire devastates California powder works in Pinole quarters
Fire in Pinole California destroys all buildings and contents in the Chinese quarters of the powder works leaving about a hundred Chinese men destitute. A Chicago paper reports a bomb found under Teed's house at Washington Heights. An examination shows its destructive power. the discovery is deemed accidental and tied to threats against Teed. Albert Eckrasch shot by youths in Chicago. 17 year old William Blunt confesses a rival in the robbery, with accomplice Lavin the shooter.
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Pinole
Cal
California Powder Works
Chicago
Teed
Washington Heights
Albert Eckrasch
William Blunt
Kekrasch
Blunt
Lavin
State to issue first deeds to land owners
Secretary of State Weir prepares to issue the first deeds from the state to owners of title land. J. D. Hannegan of Whatcom will receive deed No. 1. The remaining deeds will go to residents of Whatcom County.
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Weir
J. D. Hannegan
Whatcom
Whatcom County
Barton's Handbook for 1891 and 1892 Ad
Buy Barton's Handbook for 1891 and 1892 to learn all about Washington state constitution resources and the names of state and county officers. Price one dollar. Address this office.
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State of Washington
Barton
YMCA Special Meeting on Move to New Quarters
A special YMCA meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night at the rooms to plan the move to new quarters at Fourth and Franklin streets where baths and a gymnasium will be added. Friends of the association are invited to attend and help with arrangements. Auten WrErR, President. California Grain Market. San Francisco, May 16. Wheat 1 4834.
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Fourth and
Franklin Streets
Friends
Association
Auten Wrerr
California
San Francisco
Two Men Converted At Tacoma Y M C A Meeting
A large Tacoma hall audience heard Rev. J. McCallum describe Christian growth as a process rather than instant change. A steamboat man publicly converted and another man pledged to return to a Christian life after prayerful urging by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Hall
Y. M.C
McCallum
Keep Money at Home Davis' Best Flour Ad
An advertisement urges readers to support home industries by using Davis' Best flour, claiming it is as good as any brand on the market and encouraging buyers to keep money circulating locally. The message emphasizes domestic production and quality assurance.
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Davis
Floods Worsen as Levee Breaks on Mississippi Above New Orleans
Raging floods spread across large areas with the Mississippi River breaking the Bonnet Carre levee and water rising to dangerous levels. Reports from Illinois Missouri and Iowa describe 75 000 acres overflowed in Warrmann illinois and bridges washed away while New Orleans faces a widening breach and rising flood threat.
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Warrmann
Happyville
Illinois
Bluff
St. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
Inprimpener
Iowa
New Ogreans
Bonnet Carre
Kansas City
Kaw
Judge J W Robinson to Visit Ill Mother in Ohio
Judge J W Robinson will leave for a brief visit tomorrow to his aged mother in Ohio who is ill. Judges Mason Irwin and Fremont Campbell will preside during his absence. Mrs Rose Laberee traveled by noon train to Ellensburg. Prof M J Royal declined Willamette University MA commencement address. Mrs 8 H Barbee recovering and plans Hot Springs trip. Dr Wymann to leave Keeley Institute on Monday.
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J. W. Robinson
Ohio
Mason Irwin
Chehalis County
Fremont Campbell
Rose Laberee
Ellensburgh
M. J. Royal
Willamette University
H. Barbee
Hot Springs
Wymann
Keeley Institute
Dwight, Ill
Board of Trade Revises Fees and Adopts Constitution
The Board of Trade met Saturday evening and approved the revision. New members pay a 10 dollar fee and no stock purchase. Dues are reduced to 4 dollars quarterly in advance, with forfeiture if a year is unpaid. A Seattle chamber request to back congressional appropriations for Washington improvements was referred to a committee for action next Tuesday.
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Board of Trade
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Ashington
Lake Washington
Moonlight Excursion by The Capital City Band Planned
The Capital City band will host a moonlight excursion on Wednesday evening. They have prepared an excellent programme and made arrangements for the excursionists. Boats will return to Olympia at 12 o clock sharp.
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Olympia
Thurston teachers receive May term certificates
The May term examination of Thurston county teachers ended Saturday with certificates granted. First grade to Horace Wells of Helmer Mason county. Second grade to Anna Callow J I Mills Anna Bullock Ida Hill Olympia Herbert Karstner Tumwater T I Dodge Yiora. Third grade to Nellie Colvin Tenino Minta Abernathy Olympia. Prof W H Beeler also first grade on credentials. Exam conducted by Supt L R Byrne with R A Ford and Miss Alice Parsons as assistants.
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Thurston County
Horace Wells
Helmer
Mason County
Anna Callow
J. I. Mills
Anna Bullock
Ida Hill
Olympia
Herbert Karstner
Tumwater
T. I. Dodge
Yiora
Nellie Colvin
Tenino
Minta Abernathy
W. H. Beeler
L. R. Byrne
R.A. Ford
Alice Parsons
Davis' Best Flour Gains Market Lead Claim
The notice states Davis' Best has been recognized as the top flour in the market. It appears to be an authoritative claim issued by a local trade authority or distributor. The item also mentions W N Harris authorized to collect all accounts due from subscribers to the Daily Tripune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Harris
Tur Daily Tripune
Mexican Government Open to Chinese Colonization Move
Ching Wung and Kong Foo, wealthy Chinese visitors from San Francisco and St. Louis, met President Diaz in Mexico City to seek a Tamaulipas colonization concession for relocating Chinese Americans facing exclusion. They claim thousands willing to migrate, citing land suited for sugar cane fruit and produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Mars Family Home Goods Sold at Eleventh Hour Auction
A public auction on Saturday sold miscellaneous Mars family household items from the Home restaurant at Fourth and Franklin. Dishes pots and pans and bedroom furniture went to the highest bidders for very low prices with ten and twenty cent purchases noted. Prominent citizens bought items as they stocked up for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Fourth
Franklin
Nearly Fifty Corporations Behind with Their Taxes
State Auditor Reed has furnished the state insurance commission with the names of insurance companies doing business in the state that have not paid the 2 percent tax on gross income. These companies have headquarters in the East and a tax must be levied since they have no taxable property. Between forty and fifty companies will be affected if proceedings begin. Allen Weir, the commissioner, issued a circular to delinquent firms warning that failure to pay promptly would trigger actions.
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Reed
State Insurance Commission
Allen Weir
The Chautauqua Circle Tuesday Night Program
The Chautauqua Circle meets with Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell at Westside. Roll call table talk on Patents led by the president. Dr. Mitchell presents The Thirty Years War effect on German literature. Miss Crandall and Miss Alway perform musical and literary contrasts. Judge Moore leads classic German course sections VI and VII.
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Chautauqua Circle
Chautauqua
Dr. Mitchell
J. P. Moore
Mrs. Mitchell
Westside
Deacon Murder Trial Postponed to May 20
The trial of Howard P. Deacon for the murder of M. Abeille over an affair with Deacon’s wife is set for May 20. A long statement from Deacon via his lawyer claims he turned to desperate measures after all else failed. He warned Abeille and tried to secure a divorce without publicity, but his wife refused.
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Paris
Howard P. Deacon
M. Abeille
Deacon
Abeille
Meeting of local Christian Endeavor unions at church
A newly organized local union of young people’s Christian Endeavor will meet at the Congregational church on Friday evening. The program will feature music and speaking, with an appeal for full attendance from friends of Christian effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Union of Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavor
All
Friends of Christian Effort
State Land Commission to Buy County Bonds
The state land commission contracts to purchase 109000 dollars in county bonds. Snohomish county to supply 80000 dollars Adams 2000 dollars Pacific 90000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tite Land Commission
Snohomish County
Adams
Pacific
A Mysterious Idaho Mining Camp Fatality
A miner at Sade Creek Idaho reports missing wealth from sluice boxes and notices a calf drinking at night. He shoots what he thinks is the calf, finds a killed young man later revealed to be a girl about 18 who was pregnant. Investigation suggests a robbery motive. Spokane baseball results and a stock market roundup follow with various city scores and quotes. St. Vitus' Dance treated by Dr Miles Nervine.
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Idaho
Borst Orry
Bill Campman
Sade Creek
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