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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
3
The Lewis county records note that in 1896 voters rejected a woman suffrage constitutional amendment by 1205 to 654. The article predicts renewed calls in 1898 as the issue reemerges in state politics with the same likely questions and debates.
A Washington house committee reported insufficient testimony to prove bribery in the senatorial election. Witnesses including Calhoun and Squire described a 24 member pool offered votes for cash and escrow sums, with offers to pay for additional votes. Warner denied the claims. Hagan testified he paid $75, and Plummer allegedly pressed for $500 by 5 o’clock. The article notes the implicated lawmakers are all populists and questions the reform legislature’s integrity.
Mason McKinney's up to date cabinet lists John Sherman of Ohio as secretary of state Lyman J Gage of Illinois as secretary of the treasury Russell A Alger of Michigan as secretary of war John JD Long of Massachusetts as secretary of the navy Henry C Payne of Wisconsin as postmaster general James Wilson of Iowa as secretary of agriculture and Judge McKenna of California as secretary of the interior.
Senator Joseph Hill draws mixed reaction from Lewis County as he voted for a rich mine owner in caucus and at election. The community congratulates Hill for not being on the Warner Squire list, but questions his populist credibility for the decision.
The article notes that ten of thirty four counties have women in the role. It recalls candidate women in Lewis county in 1890 and 1896 who were defeated. It mentions past holders Mrs. Mattie Snodgrass and Florence Page, now Mrs. A D Browning.
The Tacoma Ledger notes scarcity of fine beef and high local feed costs push retailers to raise prices by one to three cents per pound. Roast is listed at 15 cents, veal cutlets 18 cents, porterhouse 18 cents. Farmers with cattle welcome any wider price impact.
The Advocate shifts from Col. A. P. Tugwell to J. P. Callison and Arthur Brock. Tugwell retires content, claiming to have given the pops the best paper yet, though a conscience call came occasionally. New owners wish prosperity and happiness.
Mr J P Calaison and Arthur Brock of Salem are in town this week talking of starting a paper to defend Schooley Co auctions. The Advocate is to be bought out or frozen out while pledging it stands with the people. The two men are now in charge of the Advocate. Calovel Tau gwell's lead pipe cinch on reform is deemed easily fixed.
The text argues that each party state convention should nominate its U S Senator and a law should bind the nomination so voters could select senators directly, preventing deadlocked legislatures and enabling reforms. It envisions near direct election of senators and easier governance.
The Vancouver Register notes long standing calls to abolish the lieutenant governor’s office. A recent senate vote defeated a house bill with this aim. The paper questions whether Governor Daniels influenced the outcome.
A contemporary blasts unsigned writers behind publications like Public Opinion and Observer. The writer condemns noncontributing voices as unworthy of notice and mocks their lack of nerve to sign their articles.
Senator Squire testified he spent 3000 dollars in reelection effort. Judge Turner admitted campaign costs of 4300 dollars. The two were cited as examples of plutocratic populist reformers and urged to travel together.
The Oregonian argues that Washington's populist legislature rejected several poor populists to elect a wealthy Republican senator, using the vote as proof of bribery and corruption.
A claim that the deepest hole in the world lies in Upper Silesia is circulated as a suggested retirement location for Representative Warner of Snohomish. The note frames the site as a fitting, humorous destination for his later years.
A Napavine subscriber quotes a reply dated February 10 1897 to a Populist critique in the Advocate. The letter defends the lyceum paper calling Populist actions foolish and notes he may skip three months of meetings and that the community can manage without him.
A. U. Alexander of Chehalis is sought on outstanding warrants in Lewis County. Authorities urge return or contact the sheriff's office for details and surrender options.
Rev Elliott delivered an hour long sermon on amusements at the Chehalis Methodist church. He argued against dancing and cards, citing moral danger and church growth differences, comparing Methodist and Episcopal standings and stressing abstention to preserve Christian integrity.
A letter from F. B. Dorr RN Becuer on February 11, 1897, replying to circulating reports, states the new furniture company will not move its Chehalis factory. operations will continue at the present location despite receivership.
The article argues that lasting success comes from constant advertising. It notes that occasional advertisers complain it doesn’t pay, while those who occupy large space or continually run ads in newspapers rarely voice such complaints.
The State of Washington to James Boyd defendant You are summoned to appear within sixty days after the first publication of this summons and defend the action in the Superior Court of Washington for Lewis County No 1764 Join Miles plaintiff v James Boyd defendant Answer the complaint and serve a copy of your answer on plaintiff's attorneys.
A legal action seeks foreclosure on a marriage settlement and property claim in Lewis County Washington. Reynolds and Stew, plaintiff attorneys, pursue the note and mortgage securing the principal and interest from the southeast section twelve township thirteen north.
Master in Chancery Thad HveTe schedules sale of Doernbecher Furniture Manufacturing Company plant and all real and personal property in Chehalis Washington under a decree. Auction set for March 1 1897 with terms: ten percent cash day of sale, balance on confirmation. Includes three acre lot and industrial buildings, stock, machinery, and fixtures.
Public notice of sale under an execution issued by the Lewis County Superior Court. J.H. Miller vs A Howard Sarah N Howard and I B McCash Martha A McCash. Sheriff Carpenter will sell the described real estate to satisfy a February 8 1997 judgment of sixty six and 25100 dollars plus interest and costs. Sale to occur March 13 at 10 a.m. in front of the courthouse steps Chehalis Washington.
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