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Newspaper

Olympia Tribune

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1892

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Clarkson's Ideas on Delegates and Coming Nomination

J B Clarkson of the Republican National Committee arrives from Hot Springs Ark and discusses uninstructed delegates at Minneapolis. He will vote for the likely winner and protests any conspiracy for Blaine Sherman or Harrison. Readers get a list of suggested state tickets and notes on new corporations in Washington.

Curcaco J. 8. Clarkson Republican National Committee Hot Springs Ark Minneapolis Republican Party Blaine Sherman Harrison

Moonlight Excursion of Capital City Band to Steilacoom

The Capital City band launches a moonlight excursion to Steilacoom tonight near Olympia. Ladies of the First M. B. Church supervise refreshments, adding to a pleasant evening of music and company.

Steilacoom Olympia First M. BH. Church

City Chorus Olympians to Perform Wednesday Evening

A standout chorus from the city will perform Wednesday evening, praised as the nicest Olympian voices this season. Admission costs 50 and 35 cents with reserved seats available at Starr’s.

Olympians Starr’s

Authorized to Collect by Daily Tribune

W N Harris is authorized to collect all accounts due from the subscribers to the Daily Tribune.

W.N. Harris Daily Tribune

Intense Interest in Roslyn Mine Explosion Probe

In Roslyn on May 17 intense interest centers on the investigation into the explosion at mine No 1. The company stays out of witness examination as the court seeks the true cause while development work proceeds over two years and the mine is not abandoned for decades.

Rosnyny Northern Pacific Coal Company John Kangley

Multiple Local Incidents and Legal Movements in Puget Sound

Reports from North Yakima Tacoma and Port Angeles describe a safe blown open in North Yakima with contents stolen. It notes large gatherings of Presbyterian ministers en route to Portland and thousands of Knights of Pythias in Tacoma for a grand lodge session. Other items cover a Russian Finn ending his life in Chimacum, Captain J N Dennis plans a Clallany Bay republic, and a Seattle court ruling nullifying state road laws affecting county road projects.

C. E. McEwen North Yakima Portland Tacoma Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Isaac Burns Chimacum J. N. Dennis Republic Clallany Bay Liean Port Angeles Tribune Lichtenberg Superior Court of Seattle Drummer Vs. Johnston Washington William Moore Chatterey Jennie Weiser W. F. Weiser Voltair Supreme Court of the United States H. D. Thomas W. D. Tyler Otis Sprague Mariah J. Galliber U 10

Nelson Bennett and the Northwest rise to power

A Port Townsend Leader feature extols Nelson Bennett as a rising state leader and possible governor and senator, praising his tenacity, honesty, and business success from Canada to Montana and Washington. The piece frames Bennett as a symbol of Northwest opportunity and notes his appeal to voters and capital.

Nelson Bennett Port Townsend State of Washington Senate Great Northwest Bennett Canada Forties Montana

Money for Orting Home Receives Quarterly Grant

State Treasurer Lindsley reports the United States board for the government of national homes for disabled volunteer soldiers has sent $906.64 as the quarterly allowance for the Orting home.

Orting Lindsley United States Board Government of National Homes For

Memorial Day Baseball Clash Olympa vs Puyallup

A Memorial Day feature notes a 2:30 PM baseball game between Olympa and Puyallup teams. The event adds local sports entertainment to the holiday observance.

Olympa Puyallup

Methodist Conference presses for action on racial outrages

At Omana May 17 Bishop Bowman led sessions of the Methodist conference. A report denouncing outrages against negroes in the south was adopted by rising vote. Delegates urged government and church action to protect colored citizens and end abuses on trains and in hotels.

Omana Bowman Methodist Conference Great Methodist Church Sanford Hunt Homer Eaton New York Book Concern Philadelphia Hunt

Davis' Best Flour Promises Top Quality at Home

An advertisement urges readers to “Keep Money at Home” by supporting local industry and choosing Davis' Best flour, claimed to be as good as any on the market and available for domestic use.

Davis

London War Minister Klapka Dead And Other 19th Century Notices

London reports General George Klapka, minister of war under Louis Kossuth, has died. Peter Mitchell, civil justice and longtime Tammany leader, formerly a barkeeper, is dead. The Warner Institute in Brooklyn was burned with losses around 100000 dollars. A missing boy feared burned. A granite cutter lockout in New England puts 20000 to 30000 workers out of work. The bark Earl of Aberdeen ran aground near Pembroke. sixteen crewmen feared drowned, fourteen reached Milford Haven. Baltimore judges appoint a receiver for the American Fraternal Circle, a mutual benefit society with 19000 members and 910000 dollars in deposits.

London George Klapka Louis Kossuth Peter Mitchell Eighbh Ward Tammany Warner Institute Brooklyn N. Y New England States Earl of Aberdeen County Pembroke Milford Haven Baltimore Bane American Fraternal Circle Mutual Benefit Association

Political tidings sweep Whitman county for Warner

Washington ambition and local shift appear in a string of notes from Seattle Spectator Kilensburgh Localizer and Whey Killed the Right Man. Hints of gubernatorial nominee H Warner and reelect Superior Judge Irwin surface amid party maneuvering and allied editorials.

Whitman County H. Warner Irwin Mason Chehalis Calkins Tacoma Allen Weir M.C Allen Seattle Spectator Fred Grant National Committee State of Washington Fred R. Reed Reed Washington Kilensburgh

Buckingham palace drawing room misses Queen amid royal guest shift

At Buckingham Palace a drawing room reception yesterday Queen absent, Princess Christian introduced as guest. American attendees include Mrs Williams of California Mrs Wayne of California and Howard Shaw of San Francisco.

London Buckingham Palace Christian Mesdames, Williams and Wayne California Howard Shaw San Francisco

Notorious Jail Break in Lawprr Leaves Sheriff Fatally Wounded

A successful jail escape in Lawprr Wyoming last night freed all prisoners. Deputy sheriff attempting recapture was fatally wounded. Among the escapees were Bliss and Collins two infamous horse thieves from the west.

Lawprr Wyoming Bliss Collins West

Bow Wow Jack Connors Found Murdered in San Francisco Bay

The body of Jack Connors known as Bow-wow Jack was found in the bay with marks of violence. He was last seen in company with three men named Hayes Hansen and Howlett, suggesting a murder investigation.

San Francisco Jack Connors Bow-wow Jack Bay Hayes Hansen and Howlett

Has a Level Head. City Officers Decline Religious Holiday Proclamation

Los Anouims May 17 reports Mayor Hazard will not issue a religious holiday proclamation. He argues city officers must stay focused on official duties and entertaining visiting editors, not observe religious observances, citing charter obligations and fairness concerns about recognizing church activities.

Los Anouims Hazard

Local residents and visitors noted in Tacoma Seattle lists

A compilation of names with placements including Aaron Hartsuck in Tacoma, Mrs J C Rathbun in Tacoma, Colonel Ben Turner in Tacoma, Mrs Mitchell Harris in Tacoma, L D W Shelton in Seattle, and many others. Mentions cover travel on trains ships and air trips, with officials and professionals attending meetings in Tacoma Seattle Port Townsend and South Union.

Aaron Hartsuck Tacoma O’brien Shelton J.C. Rathbun Ben Turner Mitchell Harris Charles Leighton L. D. W. Shelton Seattle Seasketts Crisman Tualip Fred R. Brown L. Bowman Professor Jones HB. G. Berguson Snohomish Louis King O. O. Lacey Newell Farmers’ Alliance South Union Alfred Thompson United States Augustus Boyd Philadelphia Thomas Henderson Boyd Nast Knights of Pythias B. W Davis A. W. Wisner M. J. Gordon William Bettman J. CO. Rathbun H. B. Cusack Hd Free A. A. Phillips F. F. Williamson J. C. Horr Olympia Northern Phillips State University Bishop Junger Vancouver Exer Harbor Sound W. C. Rutter Roslyn L. F. Henderson Brintnall Henderson

Interesting Exercises at the Press byterian Church Sunday Night

A pleasant Presbyterian church service Sunday night presented a missionary concert in place of the usual evening exercises. The program included a field letter read by Mrs. Robt. F. Whitham, detailing Siam mission work and cultural observations. Millard Lemon described Buddhist priests and methods, with participants G. Blake, Robt. F. Whitham, H. Koontz, and Miss Giles joining in. Mrs. Taylor Bang closed with a solo.

Presbyterian Church Siam Robt. F. Whitham

Thorough overhaul of First Church under way

The Methodist church begins repair and refurnishing with new wall paper and brighter woodwork. Pews will be replaced by chairs and the vestry partition may be arched with sliding doors to enlarge the audience room. Electric lights may replace oil lamps. Repairs finish by week’s end. Evangelist Bell to open revival nextSunday.

Evangelist Bell

Trio to perform at Wednesday evening concert

Mrs Diven Mrs Lee and Mrs Bolton will render a Gipsey Life number at the Wednesday evening concert. The trio promises an attractive performance and aims to delight the audience. Secure seats early.

Gipsey Diven Lee Bolton

The Overflowing Rivers

Heavy rains yesterday could not prevent the Missouri River from falling in Kansas City and upstream areas after a night of downpours.

Kansas City Missouri

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