Report on Maine inquiry anticipated as Cuba tension grows
No definite official text yet on the Maine court of inquiry, but completion is reported. President McKinley expected to receive it soon and may address Congress next week on Cuba, with potential intervention to end the war. Senators who visited Cuba describe starving women and children under Spanish guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Inquiry
Maine
Havana Harbor
Pesident McKinley
McKinsey
Congress
Cuba
Proctor
Acquittal in Latimer County Sheriff Murder Trial
The Latimer County jury acquitted Sheriff Martin on the first indictment after he led a posse that fired on strikers, killing and wounding several. Witnesses testified the strikers formed an unlawful, terrorizing mob, and the sheriff acted to disperse them at all hazards. About thirty-five indictments remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Latimer
Cheerful Advocate becomes agent for Canadian Pacific at Chehalis
The cheerful idiot of the Advocate has become agent for the Canadian Pacific railway at Chehalis, a foreign corporation subsidized with millions annually by the British rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chehalis
Opinion Finds 97 road property tax Cannot be worked out this year
An assistant attorney general writes that the 97 road property tax cannot be resolved this year. The ruling will disappoint several supporters of the railroad company tax who favored a different approach.
Available men for congressional nomination proposed
The Toledo Tidings names A. E. Rice of Centralia and N. B. Coffman of Chehalis as highly available figures for the Republican ticket this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
A. E. Rice
Centralia
N. B. Coffman
Chehalis
Governor Declines to Call Extra Legislative Session
Governor Rogers announced he will not convene an additional session this week. The assertion comes as the governor’s approach to governance appears to mature with age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Bicycle Bargain at Bar Sale
A $50 bicycle is advertised for sale at a bar. Buyer is directed to see N. Nathan for details and purchase arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Nathan
Farms For Sale In Chehalis Washington 1898
The Chas Gregg Place on Jackson prairie 160 acres and Parr place at Sa am 150 acres are offered at a sacrifice. City warrants payable on presentation at the treasurer office. General Fund warrants up to No 86 May 1893 and Current Expense Fund warrants up to No 76 December 1897. Interest ceases March 25 1898. Joan Dossey City Treasurer Chehalis Washington March 21 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.Gregg
Jackson Praine
Parr
Sa’am
T* F. M. Serremaier
Chehalis
Cali
Joan Dossey
Lowest Passenger Rates to East via Northern Pacific
Notice advertising unusually low railroad fares to eastern points from Sioux City and surrounding areas. Tickets to Missouri river points are 20 dollars, 26 50 to Chicago, 30 to New York and Philadelphia with intermediates included. Contact agent C. E. Robinson for time cards and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Missouri River
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
C. E. Robinson
Unclaimed Letters at Chehalis Post Office Week Ending March 25 1898
A list of letters remaining unclaimed at the Chehalis post office for the week ending March 25 1898 includes Arthur Austin Mrs B G Austin Wilbert Beaker Joseph Bridger Miss Carrie Bishop Miss Ellen Fieser John A Long Garvin Parrish M J Pierson E H Robinson J E Stewart Fred G Schmit William Woodworth. Callers for these letters should say advertised CC E Littroz P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Arthur Austin
B. G. Austin
Wilbert Beaker
Joseph Bridger
Carrie Bishop
Ellen Fieser
John A. Long
Garvin Parrish
M. J. Pierson
E. H. Robinson
J. E. Stewart
Fred G. Schmit
William Woodworth
CC. E. Littroz
P. M
Judge rules 1897 mortgage relief act unconstitutional
In Lewis County a Superior Court decision holds that the March 16 1897 act granting debtors in mortgage foreclosures a 12 month redemption possession was unconstitutional as applied to mortgages executed before the law took effect. Judge H B Ellett announced the ruling in Geo Frazier v Joseph S Phillips with J E Willis arguing for Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Ellett
Superior Court
Lewis County
Geo. Frazier
Joseph S. Phillips
Phillips
Sanhorne
Elliott
J. E. Willis
Frazier
Chehalis Band to Debut at St Helens Balcony Concert
The Chehalis band makes its first appearance Monday night during the evening institute at the opera house balcony. Manager Nathan, Leston Kirk and others are credited for effort. Program includes March American Calet Overture Cascade McCosh Waltz Winona Gallop Rats Westendorf Part II Kentucky Jubilee Singers selection Andante Walz Thelma Dalby Song Sallie Marie Gable and National Airs America Brooke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
St. Helens
Evening Institute
Opera House
Nathan
Leston Kirk
McCosh Waltz
Winona
Stephens Gallop
Westendorf
Kentucky Jubilee Singers
Pple
Tune Regio Arnes Andante Walz
Thelma
Dalby Song and Dance
Sallie Marie
Gable
America
Brooke
Francis Willard Memorial Service Held at Pe Ell Church
Sunday night the W C T U held a Francis Willard memorial service at the Methodist church in Pe Ell. W A Reynolds spoke on Neal Dow, Rev Elliot spoke on Willard as a Christian worker, and Mrs Mattie Graves of Centralia gave an address. Other speakers included Mrs J N Crow, Mrs Ducket, Miss May Reynolds, and Rev G J Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Willard
Methodist Church
W. A. Reynolds
Neal Dow
Elliot
Mattie Graves
Centralia
Pe Ell
J. N. Crow
Ducket
May Reynolds
G. J. Taylor
Populist Love Feast Draws Small Crowd
About 40 populists attended a Saturday gathering with nearby precincts represented while distant areas were less so. Resolutions condemned the supreme court and urged Governor Rogers to call an extra legislative session to submit constitutional amendments on tax exemptions and the initiative and referendum. Speaker Cline urged members to avoid losing the legislature this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Govenor Rogers
Cline
Chehalis Enacts Night Curfew for Under Fifteen
City Marshal Charles Michaelis informs residents of Chehalis about a curfew law. Children under fifteen must not be on public streets after nine o clock without a parent. Police may arrest violators to keep four children off the streets at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Chas. Michaelis
Constipation Linked to Full-Body Disorder Warns in Ad
An ad argues that bodily imbalance from constipation harms the liver kidneys and stomach. It claims toxins travel via the blood causing sluggishness bad breath and gas. It promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and a 21 cent mail offer for the Medical Adviser book of 1008 pages.
Vitrified Brick Paving and Drainage Resolutions Passed
City council on Monday night declared its intention to pave Chehalis avenue block from Walters corner to Boistfort street and Boistfort street between First National bank and Maynard Everett Co. and Commercial State Bank with vitrified brick. It also approved a 5 inch tile drainage system from Berry's corner to Park street and Pacific avenue with connected drains, with a 4 inch tile drain beside T C Rush's Paragon. Costs to be charged to abutting properties. A sewer petition for Buist Fort street and hillside district was presented. Rush renewal of saloon license granted. A petition to vacate streets and alleys in City Garden addition was presented.
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Chehalis Avenue
Walters’ Corner
Boitfort Street
Boistfort Street
First National Bank
Maynard, Everett & Co.’s
Commercial State Bank
Berry’s Corner
Prindle
Front Street
Park Street
Park
Pacific Avenue
T. C. Rush
Buistfort Street
Hillside Residence
City Garden
City of
Chehalis
Lewis County
Washington
Hehalis Avenue
Chehsite Land and Timber Co
Thain
Eat
Prindie Street
Paratreet
Enes
Botstrort Street
Parktreet
Lai
Chehalis Land
Pimber Co
Corhalis
Chehalis Lau & Timber Co
Chehali
Aliey
Aliey Teu
Chenalis Avenue
Comiotseioner
Chehalis Atenicant Auld Allcy
Diock 2
Chehalis Land and Timber Co
Addiition
Chebalis
Warstover
Burnett Brothers to Open Jewelry Store in Local Bank Building
Louis H. Burnett and Morris Burnett have leased half a room in the Commercial State Bank building from Huber the tailor and will open a jewelry shop. Their stock arrives soon and the room will be neatly fitted as a pretty store. Louis will specialize in optical work after graduating from Chicago Ophthalmic College in 1893. The brothers come from St Joseph Missouri and vow first class honest jewelry and watch repair to build a solid business. Read their announcement on the first page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Burnett
Brother Morris Burnett
Commercial State Bank
Huber
Chicago Opthalmi.college
St. Joseph
Senator Hill Defends Government Rail Ownership Viewpoint
Silver Creek March 18. Senator Hill rebuts Windom correspondent on government ownership of railways. He argues populists do not seek confiscation and notes railroads have been placed under government management. cites historical confiscations by presidents and Washington to counter opposition. Proposes appraisal by a board and government bonds funded by road earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Windom
Silver Creek
Epi- Tor
George Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Government ownership of railroads advocates nationwide
The piece argues that stock and bondholders should be paid for holdings while the government runs railroads to eliminate wasteful competition. It cites savings of nearly half a billion dollars yearly, lowers rates, raises wages, and criticizes private management. Switzerland and other nations are cited as proof of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Australia
New Zealand
H O
Windom
People's Advocate
Dr A F E Salter Praises Shilohs Cure Remarkable Remedy
Dr A FE Salter testifies from personal knowledge that Shilohs cure is most remarkable for advanced consumption and has saved many from the disease. The remedy is sold by Rein Drug Store. Rev Gowen, rector of Trinity Church, lectures Wednesday night in Seattle and has personal ties to Robert Louis Stevenson. The talk is expected to draw interest.
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A. FE. Salter
Bourravo, N
Gents
Rein Drug Store
Mr. Gowen
Seattle
Trinity Church
Honolulu
Robert Louis Stevenson
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