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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
4
The Scientific American notes a Bureau of Statistics summary revealing a year of export dominance over imports during eleven months ending May 1898. Exports of manufactured goods exceed imports for the first time, with a strong trade surplus and high foreign debt owed to the U.S. amid wartime pressures.
The text extols U S expansion from Louisiana to California and beyond linking annexations to civilization and law. It argues recent acquisitions like Hawaii and the Philippines bring diverse populations under American governance and promise a vast Pacific trade wealth, urging the nation to forge ahead with confidence.
George P. Wright the populist state grain inspector speaks in an interview praising farmers across eastern Washington for prosperity due to abundant crops and favorable conditions observed during his statewide tour.
The Aberdeen Herald published a special illustrated edition claiming to show Aberdeen’s prosperity. The piece notes the paper’s own concession that Aberdeen can be moderately prosperous under the gold standard it critiques in season and out.
M. P. Becchi of Tacoma renounces populism and plans work with Republicans this fall. Bulger, former state campaign chair, cites President McKitey’s patriotic stance and fusionist opposition as shaping his decision amid a broader shift.
T W Shultz visited this week and stated he is not a candidate for sheriff now or previously. Street talk sparked rumors though his Knab farm duties prevent him from running. He will support the Republican ticket and be active on election day.
Two candidates for auditor are in sight in Chehalis B F Arnold and H F Nichols. The rivalry will be friendly and the selection of the candidate before convention time.
The race for the north end representative seems fully conceded to FE P Kingsbury of Centralia. For the second representative Col Thos H Dunckley of the Pe Ell Examiner George McCoy of the Napavine mill and A L Raught sawyer at the Winlock mill have been mentioned.
George Spencer runs an active county wide campaign for the school superintendent nomination with Prof. Thompson of Centralia as the sole reported contender. Spencer benefits from broad local acquaintance and appears to have strong prospects.
The Chehalis GOP urges voters to ensure they are registered to vote in the Republican primaries. Officials press prompt action to avoid disqualifications and to participate in the upcoming party election.
The most active contenders are J. E. Leonard of Union precinct and Jim Blackwell of Centralia, driving early campaign activity as the sheriff race gains momentum.
The Chehalis Republican Club announces primaries for delegates to the county convention at Centralia on August 27 1898. East Side polls at city jail and West Side polls at the Mass building open 8 PM to 7 PM. A caucus August 8 or 9 to select judges clerks and a voters list.
Charley Norman died yesterday in a logging camp near Certralia when a tree limb fell. The city council Monday night ordered an assessment of the cost of sub sewer No. 2, totaling about $570. Bids for replanking Chehalis avenue and for the new surface drainage on Front and Park Streets and Chehalis Avenue were ordered and notices appear in this issue.
The Oregon hop trade faces confusion as published contract lists are outdated. Dealers may offer contracts later, but the market likely remains closed until harvest. Growers are urged to ensure proper ticket forms and avoid low quality hops, as buyers may discard poorly produced lots and damage confidence in Oregon hops.
Captains Sigsbee Barker Gark noted for commands as Spain’s Santiago army deportation begins. Shafter’s force moves to Long Island due to fever. A garrison remains. battleship plans favor speed. At Manila the night attack is repelled. Monterey's arrival boosts 11,000 troops. Dewey may strike on Manila upon Monadnock arrival. Spain’s peace terms prompt a direct reply or continued war.
The era reports a record wheat harvest, a major fire at Bismark North Carolina, and 25 000 idle men in Dawson. Obituaries note Adolph Satro’s death in San Francisco and family letters describe Manila troops. Local crime recounts Rayton’s calf case dismissal and Shaner’s insanity hearing.
Morris and Whitehead of Portland propose to accept 30 000 dollars of Thurston county 20 year bonds at five percent in place of warrants. Washington prune crop this year doubles last year. Movement to consolidate Portland and Puget Sound Methodist universities gains momentum. Steamer Rosalie arrives Seattle with another million in gold. Six warehouses burning at Dayton destroy 40 000 sacks of grain. Skagway advices report the town burning.
Miller, a resident of this city, is listed as a passenger on a Yukon bound steamer tied up due to the transport company's inability to fulfill contracts. He holds a patent for thawing ground and mining which could prove profitable if advanced toward development of the referenced resource.
The Chehalis post office for week ending August 13 1898 lists unclaimed letters including James Elliott A B Geffrey F Gaslander Samuel Hamilton Frank Miller Wm More M G Morgan Ada Palmer Edward C Smith R Trader John Torgerson Charley White Daniel Wiley. Also Chehalis notes on a fairy tale watch incident and multiple local marriages and arrivals including Robert Campbell and Jennie Carland wedding at the Methodist parsonage and C O Gingrich Edith Jackson wedding with Gingrich’s Leading Grocery tied to Chehalis commerce.
A Philadelphia Engineers club member describes stone road construction using uniform, well screened material with proper draining foundations and surface drainage. He notes modern practice reduces stone depth to 15 inches or 4 inches in some cases while maintaining strength and dryness.
A fragment discusses the high cost of maintaining bad roads and asserts farmers across the United States recognize the expense. It argues better road quality benefits wealth, property, and national interests and calls for action to improve infrastructure.
A state traffic expert reports on trucking costs and farm freight impacts. The analysis suggests farmers could gain revenue and land value through standardized road rates and improved hauls, noting potential shifts in production costs and acreage value. Priorities include road policy and regional economic effects.
A Lone Island paper discusses using cinders for road surfaces citing trials in town. It describes a two mile stretch of road to test feasibility and notes observed effects on water percolation and traction during varying weather conditions.
A short, cryptic excerpt urges steadfastness as a face of cinders and great effort to press down into them, evoking a dramatic call to endure hardship. The passage centers on resolve and resilience without clear narrative or context.
A Mass street with heavy wagons once badly cut up received gravel to allow wide tires to pass. Fourteen inch wide tires on quarry wagons led to the street remaining in good condition, though little further work has been done since.
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