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Newspaper

Olympia Tribune

Location

Olympia, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1891

Page

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Teachers Certificate Awards From Quarterly Examination

County Superintendent L. R. Byrne with R. A. Ford and Miss Edith Corbett presided over Tacoma hall as twenty teachers were tested. Five earned first grade certificates, eleven second grade, two third grade, with two applicants failing. bonuses included state diplomas from Oregon Minnesota and New York for several recipients.

L. R. Byrne R. A. Ford Edith Corbett Tacoma Hall Wm. Brock Bucoda M.J. Minor Dunn E.dunn H. Villa Card E. M. Mumford Hua Smith Olympia Carrie L. Royal Oregon Hua Sweet Minnesota E. L. Pope New York

Washington state mining boom hinted near Port Angeles election

The clipping mentions a looming mining boom in the state to Washington and notes Port Angeles hosts a city election with no politics apparent. It also covers retirement of Jay bB Edwards from Alliance Journal management and local business debates like Bellingham Bay Express opposing saloon as a business.

Washington Port Angeles Jay Bb. Edwards Alliance Journal Bellingham Bay Express Oakesdale Pullman Agricultural College Senator Squire New York Renton Ross McGraw Washington City Walla Walla A. CO. Dickinson Waitsburg Hisery Sunday Tacoma Allyn R. B. Albertson Fidelity Bank Thurston County Albertson Robinson Courts of Law

Seattle audience shreds Post-Intelligencer editorial

Special to the Tribune Seattle Nov 16 Francis Murphy the temperance orator exposes a Post-Intelligencer editorial as misaligned with its owner’s views. A letter from L S J Hunt defends the blue ribbon cause and sends two $100 checks for temperance work. The crowd cheers Murphy while ridiculing the paper.

the Tribune Seattle The Post-Intelligencer Francis Murphy Murphy Post Intelligencer Yarrow Francis Murray Damar the Post- Intelligencer J. Huw Hunt Mr. Murphy

Sullivan returns from Australia shocks American readers

From the Chicago Times, John L. Sullivan returns from Australia provoking disgust among Americans who hoped Australians would accept him as fair recompense for their ballot system. Kansas Chief praises Rev. Barney Kelley as the standout Republican worker this fall, contrasting with preach ers who refuse to vote.

Chicago Times John L. Sullivan Australia Kansas Barney Kelley

Chinese Revolt Gains Momentum Near Foo Choo

Shanghai dispatch reports Tehwei captured near Foo Choo after a well organized rising led by capable men. Rebels target authorities while anti foreign cries grow. Officials powerless European residents fear spread. British consul warns temporary quietudes may end. Light drafts urged to protect Europeans interior and treaty ports.

London Chronicle Shanghai Tehwei Foo Choo China Pekin Treasury Wuchu Wusseh Dart

A Straight Tip Delights California Theater Crowd

The San Francisco Post hails the new farce A Straight Tip at the California theater. A vast audience attended the opening performance and left satisfied that the city has seen its best farce in years. The San Wanciteo notes the show’s strong approval and plentiful talent across the cast, with no single standout.

San Francisco Post San Wanciteo California Theater California

Two-Cent Gap in Big Bank Cashout Causes Stir

A well known citizen, former county and city official, cashed a $220.22 check at a bank. The cashier gave $220.20 and insisted the change was correct, offering a stamp for the remaining two cents. The man insisted on two more cents, then paid and departed, leaving bank officers amused.

Papa

Crawford elocutionist shines in Tacoma reading event

Miss Crawford the elocutionist wins praise for stage presence expression and clear enunciation. She will read at Olympia hotel parlors on Wednesday evening for St John’s Guild benefit. Also note real estate transfers and a Free lecture by Rev Geo C Wilding at Vancouver First Church tonight at 7:30 p m titled So Britain and Back in an Hour.

Olympia Miss Crawford Tacoma Olympia Hotel The Tacoma Ledger St. John’s Guild Geo. C. Wilding First Church Vancouver Puget Sound Methodist Church Britain Collegiate Institute

City Engineer Inspects Upper Fourth Street For Grade Fix

City Engineer Lemon conducted an early inspection of Upper Fourth Street to study potential grade adjustments. Officials expect to draft and secure passage of an ordinance tailored to the current street grade.

Lemon Upper Fourth Street

Last Rites for Judge Sparks in Thurston County

Judge John G. Sparks was laid to rest in Masonic cemetery after a service at the Methodist church under the Bar Association and Masonic Fraternity. Pallbearers included N. B. Porter and M. A. Root with remarks praising his duty and fidelity to Masonry and civic life. Resolutions lauded his character and service, urging tribute in court minutes and sympathy to his family.

John G. Sparks Masonic Cemetery Methodist Church Bar Association of Thurston County Dennison Porter M. A. Root G. C. Lacey T. N. Allen John R. Mitchell Mr. Drake Masonic Fraternity William Billings A. D. Glover Bettman Henry Sabin Thomas Prather Ben, Vincent Bar Association Olympia Lodge No. 1 A.M. Wuergas Lodge Olympia Lodge A. M Braternally M. A. Roor A. P. Frren Wuereas T. N. Amen

Theatre Ushers at Olympia Delight Tacoma Ledger

The Olympia theater uses lady ushers, a novel idea praised by Mr. Murphy. Most of the ushering staff are his daughters, described as handsome and refined, lending an air of elegance to the house.

Tacoma Ledger Olympia Theater Murphy

First Washington lumber mill founded by Colonel Simmons

The article recalls the first lumber mill in Washington built over forty five years ago at Tumwater by Colonel Simmons. It notes industry spread along Puget Sound and neighboring harbors, with 1899 wood cut of 1.2 billion feet valued at 18 million. Birth notices and a Tempe Baptist supper near Fourth Street are also listed.

Portland Washington Colonel Simmons Tumwater Puget Sound Grays Harbor Willapa Harbor Tempe

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Springer & White Olympia Planing Third and Jefferson Street Er.s. Horton Fourth Street Mary L. Page F. G. Blake Millard Lemon Robt. F. Whitham Capital Citew Abstract & Title Insurance Company Chambers Olympia, Wash CG. Moscher J. McBratney Columbia Fifth Street Crisman-Sargent Third Street Olympia, Wase Sree IN Cab and Transfer Co Foster & Laberee Main Third ST GUN and Locksmith Silsby Main Street Harned & Baths i West Sixth Street State Printing and Publishing Company Rtheart Fourth and Adams Street Olympia, Washington Olimy Pia Pioneer School of Luther Covington M. Savage & CO Liberman Woodruff Block W A. Rogers W. Roberts P.O Olymppia Waash Ouyarra Gate & Brown Wasu Westside Fourth and Front Streets Wase M. O.connor W. A. van Epps Prop Headquarters Robert Frost Fresh State News Lord Shrewsbury Nuremburg Elow Virginia Richmond Shannon George D. Shannon Good Templars Anacortes Ladies’ Relief Society J. Benson Starr Starr Davis Oregon Improvement CO Chehalis Valley Tenino Northern Pacific J. C. Phelps Pel L. A. J. Hunt Bosnon Harvard Arequipa Peru Feken Eoh Reeteeth Ss Feeane & Be Gallena Ills Ralph White Racine Wis Western Union Junction J. W. White Hanover Woolen Copabay Cheney New Hampshire Henderson Russia Vienna France Kain India Madras Billy Florence Purnapurpura William J. Florence San Francisco Voorhees Columbia River Philadelphia Port Townsend Tusday E. B. Ouney Wash Bieblsmoore Olympia Tees Cloud Fort Canby Sacramento Capital City Abstract & Title Insurance Company Chambers’ Block Sebree H M Abbott Branson Et Geo Kane Summit Park H Barbee Chas Peterson Sylvester’s Jno J Hendricks Geo Wood Puget City J G Sparks Milly Lot Bar Association and Eix John Cleman Yakima County George Turner Wenus Valley Cleman Our Lady Ushers Newell Mia Frank Swoeney Edward Smyth B. Bonney Charles Romback South Olympia
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