Franchises on Olympia streets debated at council meeting
Olympia council discusses forfeiting unused franchises including for Geor M Savage and associates Main and Capital avenues Olympia Tumwater railway lines and W L Russell Fourth Street Westside Bridge and more. Debate centered on city interests and tying up streets with long term rights. A special meeting set for Monday to consider the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia Light & Power Company
Ward
Iam
Kirst
Geor
M. Savage
Main
Capital Avenue
Olympia & Tumwater Railway, Light & Power Company
Fourth Streets
W. L. Russell
Fourth Street
Westside Bridge
Fifth, Columbia, Mont and
Seward Streets
Eastside Street
Phipps
Talcott
J. C. Rathbun
Lemnon
Plum Street Bridge
Robert Frost
K. T. Jones & C
I. Libermann
Columbia Street Bridge
Fifth
Seventh Street
Olympia
Benj. Curry
C. W. King
G. W. Pease
L. Parrott
H. J. Parrott
R. H. Carpenter
Carpenter
H. Hartley
Fourth Street Bridge
Tax Tribune
Lemon
Sixth Street
Unclear OCR Chronicle of Spokane Washington News
Fragmented report details incidents across Spokane and Seattle including a boy forgery case in Portland area, a fishing accident near Lake Washington with severe injury, a missing person case of Patsy Welch, a widow from Nebraska identified as Joseph Worth’s daughter, and a community Strawberry Social at Temple Baptist Church with local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Root
Seattle
Welch
Walla Walla
Patsy Welch
Spokane
Nebraska
Washington
Archie Hutcheson
John Hutcheson
New Castle
Lake Washington
Joseph Worth
General Worth
William Benson
Denver
Portland
Filkins Banking Company and Guarantee Loan and Trust Company
Port Townsend
United States
Isaac Ross
Temple Baptist Church
Édge
Austin
New Corporations Filed in Secretary of State Office
The Birch Land and Improvement company of Birch King county capital 000. The Second Methodist Protestant church of Seattle Yakima and Sunnyside Railroad company of Tacoma capital 1 000 000. The Rocky Ridge Coal company of New Whatcom capital 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Land and Improvement Couny
Birch
King County
Second Methodist Protestant Church
Seattle
Yakima and Sunnyside Railroad Company
Tacoma
Rocky Ridge Coal Company
New Whatcom
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure All Ailments
Vendors claim Electric Bitters are the purest remedy for liver and kidney diseases, skin conditions from impure blood, and malaria. They promise to purify the blood, prevent fevers, and cure headaches, constipation, and indigestion with a satisfaction guarantee and prices 50 cents to one dollar. Marr & Ross Acme Drug store advertises availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr & Ross
Acme Drug
Itemized Bill Prompted by Magnate’s Sundries Wit
C P Huntington recalls wasting two years in school then earning seven dollars a month for a year totaling eighty four dollars. A hotel bill showed sundries for two dollars and seventy five cents and the magnate quipped you cannot trace me through the world by the twenty five cent pieces I have dropped, advising itemization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Huntington
Rail line leaders post fastest trips with solid trains
The Chicago, Union Pacific and North Western line leads all competition with short lines and quickest time. Union depots and vestibule trains to Chicago face vexatious delays or changes at the Missouri River. For tickets and information call J. C. Percival, general agent, Chicago Dock, foot of Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Union
Theissouri River
J. C. Percival
Chy. Dock
Third Street
Change of Life Cures Promised by Miles Nervine
Change of Life, backache, monthly troubles, hot flashes, sleeplessness, dizziness, nervousness are cured by Dr. Miles Nervine recently discovered by the va Indiana Specialist. Elegant books and trial bottles free at Marr & Ross Acme Drug Store or by mail 10 cts Miles Medicine Co Elkhart Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Indiana
Marr & Ross
Acme Drug Store
Miles Medicine Co
Elkhart
Ind
Governor Ferry Secretary Heads Abroad for Family Illness
E C Macdonald left for Minneapolis today due to his father's serious illness Alfred Martin will serve as secretary during his absence in the meantime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Ferry
E. C. Macdonald
Minneapolis
Alfred Martin
A Carload of Beer Delights Local Patrons
Gresel and Arnold announce a carload of Schlitz Milwaukee beer, hailed as the best in town, inviting all beer lovers to call in. The Elks hold a social session tomorrow evening to entertain friends, promising a treat for attendees familiar with their gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresel & Arnold
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Decoration Day Dinner at Turner Block Church
The ladies of the Christian Church plan a dinner in the room of G Rosenthal on Decoratis Turner block corner streets. About 200 people expected. price of the dinner not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Decoratis
Turner Block
G. Rosenthal
Woman killer shoots bartender in cold blood
Ivy Clement, a young woman living with Frank Hostler in Stockton California, shot him twice in his room after he said he would leave her. He died from his wounds. Ivy confessed to the killing saying she would not let him go. Hostler, about 35, had wealthy parents in Spokane and formerly resided at the Cricket lodging house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiske
Harvard
Fiske
Frien
Stockton
Cala
Frank Hostler
Ivy Clements
Hostler
Spokane
Mullen
Cricket Lodging House
Ivy
Smith and Wesson
Clark
Ivy Clement
Oakland
Blaine Expected to Accept Nomination Amid Vapor of Favor
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Blaine signals willingness to accept the Republican nomination if offered at Minneapolis. A delegation met him with Mrs Blaine present and urged renomination of Harrison as unsafe for the party. Reed appears to back Blaine, while Tom Platt has assurances Blaine will accept if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waasuington City
Blaine
Minneapolis
Harrison
McMillan
Michigan
Reed
Maine
Houghton
Wisconsin
Washington City
Tom Platt
James G. Blaine
Platt
Clarkson
Alger
Fasset
Detroit
Snow General in Minnesota and Other Telegraph Items
A St Paul dispatch reports snow is general across Minnesota with several inches falling in spots. Spain ends a long ban on American pork. At Yakima 8 D delegates to the Democratic state convention show unanimous support for Cleveland. Cyclists carry General Miles’ message to New York, arriving in Cleveland six hours late.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
London Times
Madrid
Spain
Yakima
Cleveland
Miles
Chicago
New York
Elyria
Operations in the Roslyn Mines to be Commenced
Roslyn reports work in the slope resumed with six miners entering the mine. The crew will grow early next week and mules remain as recovery work focuses on relaying track to haul out carcasses. Disinfectants were used after the disaster to curb odor while repairs to stoppings and trackage will take about two weeks before normal slope operations resume. Coal shipments start again as orders lag by several hundred cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hroslyn
Roslyn
Jar money counting at Toklas & Kaufman window
The cash in the display at Toklas and Kaufman will be counted this evening at 6 30 by H P Lee William Foster and W F Newell. Spectators may attend at the store where the puzzle will be settled. Prizes of a silk hat and a handsome umbrella will be awarded to the closest sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toklas & Kaufman
H. P. Lee
William Foster
W. F. Newell
Northern Pacific Employees Set June Picnic at Woodland Park
The Northern Pacific railroad workers plan their annual picnic at Woodland Park around June 18. About 1000 employees typically attend each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railroad
Woodland Park
Missing Retired LA Capitalist After Evening Visit
R. B. Thompson, a retired Los Angeles financier once owning Napa county land, arrived with his wife in San Francisco and checked into the Rand Hotel. He left the hotel in the evening and has not been seen since, with police leaning toward foul play. Chicago Produce Market reports mixed grain and meat prices with gains in wheat corn oats lard and short ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Thompson
Los Angeles
Kearney and
Sutter
Grand Hotel
Thomp
Napa County
Rand
Portland
Ore
Colfax
Chicago
American hunter tied and tortured by Osage after capture
Charles McGill, while hunting in the Cherokee strip, was seized by the Osage and brought to their village where he was bound and tormented for three days before they released him barely alive. The government intends punishment for the Indians. Also notes stock market updates and a Paris trial of Edward P. Deacon for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nice
Edward P. Deacon
M. Abeille
Man seeks protection as mob threat looms at Heaven branch
In Curcaco on May 20, the owner of the Normal park building housing Teed’s Heaven branch applied for protection, claiming citizens plan to mob the site. Authorities pledge to prevent violence.
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Curcaco
Normal Park
Teed
Heaven
Snow Storm Sweeps Spencer Iowa With Harsh Winds
A snow storm nearly matching the January blizzard moves through Spencer Iowa this morning. A very cold northwest wind and driving blizzard conditions prevail across the region.
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Spencer
Iowa
Big Boom on the Board of Trade as Frosts Strain Markets
May 20 report from Cutcaco notes a large trade surge on frosts snow and floods. Corn rises three cents wheat up two and pork thirty. Also promotes Bucklin's Arnica Salve with guaranteed satisfaction or refund and price 25 cents per box sold by Acme drug store and Marr Ross.
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Board of Trade
Cutcaco
Bucklin’s
Acme Drug Store
Marr & Ross
John Fiske to Lecture at Unity Auditorium May 23
Cambridge scholar John Fiske will present "The Discovery of America" at Unity auditorium on Monday evening May 23. The lecture uses original maps and charts with general admission 50 cents and 25 cents for students and teachers. Reserved seats at Starr's on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiske
Unity Auditorium
Cambridge
America
Starr’s
Flood disasters threaten Mississippi valley collapse
Reports detail vast flooding from St. Louis to New Orleans with 10,000 homeless in St. Louis and East St. Louis under water. Madison Illinois swept away after embankment breach. Thousands displaced, cattle drowned, mills flooded, and rail lines disrupted. Estimated deaths range from 60 to 100 in Sioux City area.
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St. Lovuis
Mississippi
Missouri
New Orleans
Madison
Ill
Chicago & Alton
East St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
St. Louis
East Carondelet
Sioux City
Injunction Suits Halted Over Portland & Puget Sound Rail Line
Two suits in Olympia to restrain Olympia Light & Power from building over the Portland & Puget Sound Rail line near the tunnel were dismissed or denied. A $10 000 bond was required by May 17 but bond did not arrive, leaving orders inoperative. The plaintiff planned to shift to an open cut and have the street railway cover extra bridge costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland & Puget Sound
Olympia Light & Power Company
Portland & Puget Sound Railroad Company
Olymia
Portland
Olympia
Frank Daniels charms Olympia with Little Puck show
Frank Daniels and Miss Bessie Lawson headlined at the Olympia Theater in last night’s performance. The original Clipper quartet added two memorable scenes and the audience warmly received the act, with Miss Lawson keeping her vivacious Miranda persona and Daniels delivering a notable hit when revealing the band stand painting by Hoodoo members.
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Olympia Theater
Olympia
Frank Daniels
Os Theater
Little Puck
Mr. Daniels
Bessie Lawson
Bessie Lanson
Miranda
Electric Light & Power Track Faces Public Road Obstruction
The Electric Light and Power company plans a track from south Main to Tumwater using a Union Pacific tunnel excavation. The roadway there is too narrow for two wagons to pass, risking frequent congestion and potential accidents if no curve is introduced to widen the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electric Light & Power Company
Main Street
Tumwater
Union Pacific
Pblic
Birthday Party Honoring Garry Karshner in Tumwater
A 21st birthday party for Garry Karshner was held at the Karshners home in Tumwater with Tumwater band music by Mr Saunders, ice cream cake and oranges, and games. Guests included Edith Bissell Maggie Wallace Robena Wallace Laura Avery Bertha Lloyd Nettie Sturdevant Roxie Sturdevant Lilly Ireland Blanche Karshner and others.
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Garry Karshner
Karshner
Tumwater
Saunders
Edith Bissell
Maggie
Robena Wallace
Laura Avery
Bertha Lloyd
Nettie
Roxie Sturdevant
Lilly Ireland
Blanche Karshner
Joe Baise
Fred Stephens
Mansel Heath
Garrie’ Warner
Hubert Karshner
Bert Coulson
Joe Bethune
O. Wright
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Arthur Ellis
Fourth and
Jefferson Sts
Fourth and Jefferson Street
Pocket Books
Cele Grocers
Smith & Fleming
Crisman-Sargent
ERS
Olympia Wash
Burr’s Cigarstore
Woodruff Block
Bettman Block
Adams
L. and P. Company
Eureka
Olympia Trapinea Co
Archibald Adams
Bobolink
Lorena Wakeman
Uartette
Essrs
Crandall
Ee Branson
Savidge
Kirby
Electric Bitters
Morrison
Telegraphic Tales
Presbyterian Assembly
Port Lane
General Assembly
John B. Donaldson
Brown
Marcus Whitman
Oregon
Ashland
Sacramento
Monterey
Portiano
H. H. Anthony
G. Fulton
Northern Pacific
New York Stock Market
Pacific
Atchison
Central Pacific
Burlington
Denver & Rio Grande
Preferred
New York Central
Ee Navigation
North American
Pacific Mail
St. Paul & Omaha
Texas Pacific
Fargo Express
Western Union
John P. Tweed
John F. Gowey
H. B. McElroy
William McMicken
A. A. Phillips
A. B. Cowles
F. C. Brown
W. H. Roberts
Stella L. Wellington
A. B. Laboree
8. M. Percival
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