Burlington Route Introduces Private Compartment Sleeper
The Burlington Route debuts tan compartment service on the St Paul to Chicago line. It highlights private wash stands and toilets, ample space, and exclusive privacy for ladies traveling alone or with escorts. Tickets and information available via railroad agents or mail.
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Burlington
St. Paul
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Solomon
Union Pacificystem
E. B. Benn
Berdeen
Tariff Debate Highlights McKinley Policy Uncertainty
The Spokane Chronicle notes a Wall Street backed view that McKinley favors no radical tariff change and warns against relying on tariffs or financial policy alone to restore prosperity. Republican leaders acknowledge cautious reform and question how to fix ruinous conditions without broad initiatives.
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Mark Hanna
William McKinley
England
New York Commercial Advertiser
Wall Street
McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Hackett
New York Republican State Committee
Wiscock
Powell Clayton
Cornelius van Cott
New York
John Sabine Smith
New York Republican Club
Republican Party
Western Hemisphere
Spokane Chronicle
Republican convention indorsement leaves questions unanswered
The state GOP endorsed the administration without specifics and pledges to continue current policies. The writer calls for transparency on state debt taxes, county shares of levies, and expense controls, noting no public explanation has been given as the campaign for renewal of confidence proceeds.
State finances demand open voter briefing
The Seattle Times argues the administration should publish a detailed financial statement before the biennial election. It urges disclosure of the state's debt, assets, and efforts to cut expenditures over the past four years to allow voters to assess policy with full information.
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Seattle Times
Former Hoquiam Banker Sees Bryan Victory Across Nation
A Chicago resident and former Hoquiam banker F D Arnold writes to S H Bell predicting a landslide for William Jennings Bryan. He argues the 1896 race mirrors Jackson era with money power against the people and foresees large western state supports and a strong American ticket showing.
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S. H. Bell
South Bend
F. D. Arnold
Hoquiam
Chicago
Bryan
Gen. Jackson
Jackson
Calhoun
Clay
Hanna
Johnny Bull
Yorktown
New Orleans
Arnold
Garfield kin recalls opposition to European control in finance
A letter from Thomas Garfield, brother of the late President James A. Garfield, published in the Democrat from Jonestown Michigan, denounces European influence in U S financial policy. He calls for capital to work in America, condemns banker domination by Lombard and Wall Street agents, and reaffirms Republican principles aligned with Lincoln and Grant.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
The
Democrat
James A. Garfield
Jonestown
Mich
C. Watkins
Union Silver State Central Committee
Grand Rapids
England
Abraham Lincoln
President Grant
John A. Logan
Lombard and
Wall Streets
Mark Hanna
Tromas Garfield
Squire and intruder sit on hat to end pew dispute
A bishop recalls a squire once vicar of a parish recalling a bitter clash after an uninvited visitor sat in a pew. The squire refused to eject the stranger by force and, with propriety, chose the odd method of sitting on the intruder's hat to quell the disturbance after a service. The anecdote appears in London Tit-Bits.
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London
Burglar Returns Manuscript With Clever Note
A burglar stole a novelist's manuscript but left a note claiming they were engrossed and would return it when finished. The owner later received the manuscript back with a witty critique attached, reported by the Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Not Wasted Affection and Quiet Wild Geese
A reflective, period tone compares affection to waters that enrich the heart and return to the source. It also notes geese’s behavior: noisy in flight and silent when feeding at night, allowing close approach unnoticed.
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Longfellow
Washington Democratic Platform Seeks Tax Relief and Reform
The Washington Democratic platform condemns Republican control, calls for unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, craves tax reductions, public school funding, and regulation of freight rates. It denounces corporate influence, pledges fair districting and election law reform, and asserts a push for a government of the people against money power.
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Democratic Party
State of
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
United States of America
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Congress
Senate
Porter County News Briefs and Local Updates
Porter area notes report Van Boling’s Indiana kin visiting, Sam Boyer’s infant burial, Moore family visiting nearby, and a three to one silver vote forecast in the precinct. Shingle mill idle due to bolt shortage but soon reopening. ex workers Heck Malone Md Harvey Ruben Ives back. Three political meetings planned. Populist event well attended with speakers W H L Abel and B G Cheney. Superintendent candidate J McKillop praised as highly qualified. Montesano Vidette relates an insanity exam in Satsop. patient sent to hospital. County 1896 assessed valuations list Aberdeen 555805 Monte sano 356526 Elma 152041 Cosmopolis 132905 Hoquiam 273228 Ocosta 165608. Assessments certified by Auditor Sackett to aid local levies.
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Sam Boyer
Sam Moore
Shambley
Aberdeen
Heck Malone
MD Harvey
Ruben Ives
Porter
People’s Party
Mallory
Black River Janction
Porter Hall
W. H L. Abel
B. G. Cheney
Mckillop
Montesano
Elma
Cosmopolis
Hoquiam
Ocosta
Sackett
Portuguese in South Africa in the Early Sixteenth Century
Professor James Bryce traces Portuguese activity along Africa’s east coast before Dutch settlement. He notes Portuguese trading with inland peoples, limited interior exploration, and eventual coastal decline while Dutch Boers, Livingstone, and Mashonaland pioneers expand inward, shaping later occupation.
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Cape Town
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Zambezi
Mozambique
South Central Africa
Cape Colony
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
David Livingstone
Bechuanaland
Victoria Falls
Luanda
Transvaal Republic
Lake Tanganyika
Mashonaland
Africa
James Bryce
M. P
Milk for Five Cents A Quart Sold by Wamirron
Advertisement announces pure milk at five cents per quart sold by W J Wamirron inviting patronage with emphasis on quality and good measure.
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Tam
County Real Estate Transfers in Chehalis County
Real estate transfers for Chehalis county Washington week ending Oct 10 1896 listed by Grays Harbor Abstract Co. Names include Josephine L Strove to Geo F Aust Lenora McKinstry to Thompson and others with parcels in Mon... Port Blakely Mill Co to D Byles and Hoquiam properties. totals show 1994 655 876 290 12 since Jan 1 1896 655 670 and note on Wilbur's Oil of Gladness patent medicine sold locally.
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Chehalis County
Wash
D. W. Fleet
Grays Harbor
Westport Beach
Jas A Karr
John G. Wheelock
Karr
Land & Impr Co
Wilhelm Sigel
Aberdeen Gardens
F D Huestis
Lewis & Cook Mill
John L Stone
Releas
Pat Emily R Brady
United Railroads
Port Blakely Mill
Connell
Hoquiam
Laura A Arnold
Jane E Richmond
Ocosta
Ho Ulm Seth
Leyo Ig
Homestead
Thomas Roberts
BEC
BO Sus Vie Tego Cgdbeetesel Pecs
Pat U S
Theophile Borner
Pat Jas Clark
B F Johnson
Bear Creek Gardens
Geo M Wade
Fred Saddens
Westport Beach Townsite Co
R J Ogburn
Golden
Martha Benn
Grays Harbor Commercial Co
Cooemopolis
Ios
Austen TI Estes Ea
Georg McConnell
Remedy for Headache Electric Bitters Sold Cheap
An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy claiming permanent cure and relief for habitual sick headaches. It asserts constipation also improves with the toning effect on the bowels. Large bottles priced at 50 cents at W. B. Paine & Co. drug store.
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W. B. Paine & Co
Aberdeen bids sought for Wishkah street improvement
Aberdeen city council will receive bids by 8 p m October 21 1896 for filling Wishkah street from G street to Wishkah river with sawdust to meet the established grade. Materials and work funded by Local Improvement District No 10 with bonds and a contract required if awarded. Bids not to exceed 200 dollars and the council may reject all bids.
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City of
Aberdeen
Wishkah Street
Wishkah River
Wash
R. P. Camprens
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