Debates on Federalism and suffrage in 1900 era press
A long editorial discusses the constitutional debates on universal suffrage and government by common people versus elites. It contrasts Federalists and Republicans, cites Jefferson, Bryan, and references to Cuba, Kansas, and state governance. The piece argues for self government by the people and criticizes political retinues and taxes on bachelors.
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Jefferson
Federalist
As F Tories
Honum
Congress
Great Britain
Kansas
Ces
Wm. J. Bryan
Sacred Sunday tribute to aging veterans and a quiet mercy
The writer honors scarred veterans and the Nazarene who spoke peace, noting a Sunday baseball game was omitted as a courteous gesture. He laments commercialism and urges kindness for those who sacrificed for liberty, hoping they are returned home safely as taps sound.
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Old Guard
The Reserve Suspended And Taxation Critique
The piece outlines a suspension of the Cleveland forest reserve until March 1 1898 and restoration of lands to the public domain for settlement. It urges Olympic reserve modification to exclude farmable and timberland, notes Supreme Court tax exemptions as unconstitutional, and criticizes tax policies affecting the poor versus the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Olympic Reservation
Olympic Peninsula
McKinley
Olympic Reserve
Political opinion and tariff debate in the Tacoma Morning Union
In a Tacoma Morning Union column reprinted by the Post-Intelligencer, Aldrich's tariff schedule is debated with wonder about sugar stocks rising on the announcement. The piece argues reform unity for 1898 and criticizes protectionist policy while praising a gold standard and constitutional taxation limits.
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Tacoma Morning Union
Tacoma
Morning Union
State of
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Daily Union
Hoquiam to Host Opening Ballgame on New Ground
The Hoquiam paper notes a grand opening game on the new ball ground set for Sunday June 6 with Aberdeen possibly fielding a team. Updates describe foot injury care by Dr. French and surgeon indications of possible foot preservation after earlier amputation plans. Manager Foster reports extensive work clearing and leveling the field, removing trees, and preparing a firm diamond with sand cover.
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French
Hoquiam
Washingtonian
Aberdeen
Haley
Tacoma
Pettibone
Rossiter
Foster
Bicycle path petition wins county approval this week
Petition signers from Hoquiam Aberdeen Montesano and surrounding areas urge a six foot wide bicycle path along the Montesano to Aberdeen county road funded entirely by private subscriptions with no county funds. Commissioners plan to locate the line and commence work soon praising bicyclists efforts and public health benefits. The Tacoma Morning Union notes its growth and modern equipment while detailing its reform stance and subscription rates.
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Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Montesano
Hoquiai
Island City Names of New York’s Main Islands
The text lists major and small islands around New York, naming Manhattan Long Island Staten Hart’s Blackwell’s and Coney islands plus others in Jamaica Bay and Marble Hill near Kingsbridge created by a Harlem River channel cut. It presents New York as an archipelago.
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New York
Island City
Manhattan Island
Long Island
Staten Island
Hart’s Island
City Island
Riker'y Island
North Brother’s Island
South Island
Blackwell’s Island
Sandall
Real Estate Transfers and Public Notices from Chehalis County
Weekly real estate transfers for Chehalis County Washington ending May 29 1897 include Ramsey to Jewell and Abell to Beck with various lots and parcels. Public notices cover Aberdeen sidewalk improvements local improvement district bids and contract bonds with specifics on bid limits and required affidavits.
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Chehalis County
Wash
D. W. Fleet
Grays Harbor
Dirty shops and prison for bakers in Russia report
A fragment recounts Russian dirt controversy with a baker jailed twice for filthy premises in Russia. Eight muzhiks and two women, aided by St. Petersburg servants, cleaned a house. supervision proved difficult as workers refused to scrub or wash windows.
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Moscow
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mary Gace Thornton
Century
Aberdeen to Build Plank Road on D Street 1897 Plan
City of Aberdeen council resolves to improve D street from First street to Randall street with a sixteen foot plank road on an established grade. Estimated cost not to exceed 490 dollars, excluding crossings, with assessments on abutting property in a single improvement district. Protests may be filed by June 16.
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City Council
City of
Aberdeen
Front Street
Wash
Gro. A. Black
F Street
Heron Street
C. E. Burrows & Co
Giso
A. Brack
State of Washington
Chehalis
Kirst Street
Randall Street
First Street
France
Second Street
Ly, Ts
Maes
Gro
Br.ck
DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsement by Texas Newspaper
Thos Bowers of the Crotchet Enterprise praises DeWitts Little Early Risers, famed pills for sick headache and stomach and liver disorders, as cited in Evans Drug Co promotional context.
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Thos. Bowers
Crotchet
Texas
Enterprise
DeWitt
Evans Drug Co
Joseph Ingram Aberdeen land claim witnesses named
Joseph Ingram of Aberdeen Washington files entry 1639 for Lots Sanii and East 14 of Southwest 4 in Section 11 Township 16 North Range 10 West He names witnesses to prove residence and cultivation Marion Sanford Thomas Bundy George Woodruff John C Smith all of Aberdeen Jesse Murphy Register.
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Ash
Girton, Puniisuer
The
Iople
Ayer
Mass
J. CG
Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court
Post-Intelligencer
Aldrich
Senate
House
Bryan
P.I
Wiley
Gwin Hicks
Troy
People’s Party
Reform Party
Reform
Ocosta
T. Noel
John’s River
Ovosta
Tacoma and Ocosta
Stone & Sons
Forbes
Allen Bagley
Netf
Tacoma Fair
Mr. Nett
Montesano Creamery
Dan Gleeson
Jas. Gleeson, Jr
Pit
Royal Baking Power Co
Nicholas Ramsey
Enoch
Cora A. Jewell
Nels
Pat Sheriff
Herman Chapin
Tarah J Abell
A P Beck
Inel
Eureka Add
Elina
Presbyterian Church of
Baker
I Narden
William Hoover
Fred Porter
J Tfopkins
T Crary
Karr
JJ Ester
James ' Foster
Sely
Elena Teehiteo
FE Delezenne
T E Foreman
Nely
Frank IX Drake
Mary
Wood
Walsh
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Northern Pacific
Kootenai
Spokane
Spokane Falls & Northern Ba Y
Rossland
B. C
Michigan
Lake State
Wolverine State
Victoria
Australia
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Hood
Lowell, Mass
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
A. Waye
Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
First National Bank of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Wash
and Library
Aberdeen Hotel
Heron St. Bridge
Edward Lycan
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
Pacific By. Co
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Paul
Portland
Seattle
Olympia
Bend
Tacoma & East
Japan
China
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co
O. BF. Suaur
A.D. CitAranton
Morrison Street
Corner Third
Ore
Olympia, Wash
Lowriers Pactiie Railroad Company
Tualee
Superior Court
Berdeen Public Library
U. IP. A
Phelps
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