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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
2
The Maine lying in Havana harbor was blown up with over two hundred marines killed. Public opinion splits on whether the explosion was accidental or the Spanish government staged a torpedo attack. If Spain is found responsible, pressure for action or war grows.
A weeklong controversy surrounds Spain’s minister to the United States, De Lome, after a missive insulting President McKinley was published. De Lome resigned and the cabinet branded him a fool for the letter.
One A. T. McDonald, reformer and advocate of public ownership and direct democracy, rushes into print to defend Superintendent Tucker. The school teacher says Tucker should be recommended for a five year term, or else McDonald will be very ungrateful.
The Clara Nevada passenger steamer en route from Skagway to Seattle burned at sea off Berner's Bay Alaska. Crew numbering over forty and the few passengers aboard were all lost in the disaster, illustrating the deadly toll of the Klondike rush.
The Cathlamet Gazette marks its tenth volume after a week in which Colonel Cornwall fended off two assailants with a club. The episode fuels talk that the Gazette may reach volume XX in time.
Yesterday's collision between a South Bend light train and a freight was avoidable if the Northern Pacific had dropped the daily through run to Centralia. The account points to a persistent branch line plan as the cause of the mishap.
The observers search for a wandering comet expected to appear near the time of a long promised Advocate special edition materializes.
Contemporary artist throws oversized two bit bouquets at Judge Elliott, prompting questions about the judge's reaction. No explicit compliment or disapproval recorded, leaving sentiment unclear.
Saturday marked the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a commemorative reference to the 16th U S president.
Judge Kean of Tacoma ruled against Joseph Payette in the Patton estate dispute over a deed to Ida and Jacob Patton. Payette sought to cancel the 1892 deed and a lien for supplies, with further actions in 1897 to foreclose that lien. The decision affects J R Jacobus and Ferrier as administrator and could go to the supreme court for reversal or remand for trial.
Ads list stove prices at Murphy and Stuchells store dated 21 tf. Readier shoppers compare ranges and deals for kitchen ranges and heating stoves.
J M Kepner closed the sale of No 66 lower Bonanza with a $70 000 price tag and a $12 000 cash share to Chehalis investors who put up $10 000. If the other ten claims fetch pro rata prices the deal could reach about $500 000. Philadelphia dispatches hint Drexel Morgan backing. a new company may join in.
In Capitola mill operations under L A Metsker continue with planer and dry kilns active as the sawmill will start next week. A prize fight in Winlock Saturday features Prof Mikey and Prof Sharkeye with four pound pillows replacing standard mitts. A local land dispute involved E P McClure and the Northern Pacific, ending in a compromise at 2.50 per acre. A nine year old boy, son of Mr Gadsbaugh, drowned while crossing the Newaukum river on a raft with provisions lost.
Superintendent Tucker withholds comment on last school fund apportionment. County funds total $1064.70 with 21 cents per pupil to each district. state fund amounts to $10,145.19. Districts receive varied sums, from $23.60 to $275.87, with all other districts at $50.80. A second column notes warrants exceeding $11,000.
Week ending February 18 1898 unclaimed letters include Mrs Mary Bishop Mrs W S Bacon Marian Howell Minnie Koling Mrs Mattie Pullen R W Pottinger M A Wheatworth Mr Persons calling for these letters should say advertised. C E Liipop P M
W. D. Richardson and Ed Klaus rent the Chehalis Hop Co. yard of 5 acres and T. C. Rush’s yard of 12 acres. they will operate both yards in partnership. W. F. Parker to run the 6 acre Richardson yard on the Newaukum.
For sale on easy terms or exchange for Chehalis residence property. Inquiries or address requests to Petre Thompson, Chehalis, Washington.
Local retailers showcase multiple stoves claiming best money value with a broad display under the county school and state purchase banner. Public interest highlights affordability and wide selection amid promotional notices.
A playful exchange quotes a bachelor who admits he is smart enough to look after himself, countered by a fresh man calling him too smart for his own good. The Cincinnati Enquirer attribution frames the banter as social satire on relationships and ego.
A portrait of George Washington contrasting myth with reality. The piece argues he was practical, tolerant, sociable, disciplined, and human, despite being mythologized as flawless. It notes his stance on religion, slavery, family life, and military leadership, with nuanced views of his faults and strengths.
The article notes George Washington was 43 when he drew his sword under the Cambridge elm as captain general and commander in chief of the colonial forces. It compares his age to legendary rulers like Julius Caesar Napoleon Constantine and Hannibal in various historic contexts.
Poetic reflection on Washington and daily faith amid memory of his oath at Federal Hall. Describes a stone relic under Ward's statue, preserved when Federal Hall was demolished, marking the moment Washington took the presidential oath. Ruth Lawrence in Colonial Verses notes the relic as a national birth relic.
A brief witty exchange from the Detroit Free Press contrasts how some residents spend money with how others acquire funds to spend. The remark highlights financial curiosities and everyday economics in a compact, period-voiced moment.
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