Gold Reserve Reaches Historic National Treasury High
Friday the national treasury reports a record gold reserve of 219 320 372 dollars, the highest level in the country’s history.
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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
5
Calls for Thorough Inquiry Into Secretary Alger
The article asserts rumors about Secretary Alger and the War Department, notes he has invited a Congress led investigation, and urges suspending judgment until the inquiry reveals the truth guiding his fate as a cabinet officer.
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Mvcu
Alger
War Department
Congress
Western Washington set to deliver GOP landslide in state legislature
The article argues 63 of 96 legislative seats will come from western Washington, 33 from the east. Western counties backed McKinley, no silver craze here, and a GOP landslide is likely, targeting 57 of 112 seats. Urges sound money supporters to work toward that goal.
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Washington
East Side
McKinley
Fusion urges courage as Washington pledge rides tide
The Seattle Times argues fusion must ignore GOP claims of statewide gains. It notes no precinct shows fusion improvement since two years ago and predicts a sweeping Republican victory across Washington, with fusion buried beneath a tidal wave stronger than 1896. Republicans campaign hard to November sundown.
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THE
Seattle Times
Washington
Chehalis Advocate Attacks Reform School Oversight
The Chehalis Advocate continues to attack the state board of control and Governor Rogers over Superintendent Westendorf of the reform school. It claims its charges are true and says Westendorf and allies do not defend. Henry J. Snively handles the matter for outsiders while asserting charges lack any factual basis. The governor and board are said to be satisfied with the school’s management.
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Chehalis
State Board of Control
Rogers
Westendorf
Reform School
Advocate
Henry J. Snively
Centralia News Aims at Convention Fires and Ridicule
The Centralia News accuses the Spokane based editor of bias in covering the county Republican convention. It claims the paper printed an imaginative creed and stirred a Chehalis versus Centralia feud. The piece notes Blackwell defeat and Dysart nomination dynamics with resident misstatements about candidates.
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Centralia News
Spokane
Centralia
Chehalis
Blackwell
Mr. Dysat
Dysart
Leonard
Reynolds
Mr. Blackwell
Grimm
Skookumchuck
Sears
Clark
St.John
Centralia Republicans Aim to Unify in Lewis County Bid
The News editor is challenged over misstatements about Centralia and Chehalis distances and a staged publicity campaign. The Bee asserts Centralia Republicans reject the Newa steering local jealousies and intend to win across the ticket in Lewis County this year.
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Grimm
Naylor Renominated for Snohomish Prosecutor on Fusion Ticket
J. H. Naylor remains a populist and has been renominated for Snohomish County prosecuting attorney on the fusion ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Naylor
Snohomish County
Fusion
Theodore Hoss Seeks County Commissioner Run
Theodore Hoss announces a bid for county commissioner on the populist ticket aiming to win a seat backed by local voters. He campaigns on reform, oversight, and regional development.
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Theodore Hoss
Possible Democratic Candidate for Treasurer Named
John Galvin is mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for treasurer. The piece also notes C. O. Gingrich, Chehalis’ prominent grocer, and populists W. E. Barnett of Salkum and John Koontz of Jackson Prairie as possible figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galvin
C. O. Gingrich
Chehalis
W. E. Barnett
Salkum
John Koontz
Jackson Prairie
Sheriff nomination turmoil hints at fizzling fusion bid
J.8. Crockett opposes fusion nomination for sheriff saying he is not a standing candidate this year. Possible scramblers named include L. J. Sticklin Chehalis and Mr. Antrim Cowlitz with A. G. Henderson and Wm. Nelson as populists, and Dave Thrash Democrat from Pe Ell.
Populists Seek More Offices in Fusion-Ride Politics
Superintendent Tucker faces renomination unopposed while populists press for additional posts under fusion. Democrats prefer broad pop vote concessions, with the superintendent seat about all they yield to the populist bloc that provides most votes.
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Tucker
Lewis County Republicans Nominate Strongest Ticket Yet
The Advocate notes intense opposition as the Centralia News reports that Lewis County Republicans have fielded their strongest slate in the county's history, signaling a tough race ahead for rivals.
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The
Advocate
Centralia Newe
Lewis County
Welty Named Chairman of County Republicans
The opposition fears J. R. Welty as the new county committee chairman though he is described as a thinking, moderate supporter of silver. He favors silver but insists on protecting his dollars to pass for 100 cents and is regarded as a capable campaign manager who will lead the party to a successful year.
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J. R. Welty
Republican County Committee
Mr. Welty
Republican Executive Committee
County Ticket Wars Dictate Demands Across Counties
In Snohomish and Clarke counties the democrats pressed populists to concede half the county ticket offices. It remains to be seen if Lewis county democrats will yield to pressure as they face dwindling support from a two year old decline.
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Snohomish
Clarke Counties
Lewis County
Conventions at Ellensburg Pick Nominations for Democrats and Silver Republicans
Fusion conventions at Ellensburg awarded congressional nominations to Democrats and Silver Republicans, signaling Lewis and Jones again. Delegates were scarce as Lewis County sent under a dozen delegates across three conventions, far short of its forty entitled.
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Ellensburg
Lewis
Jones
Lewis County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Revenue
An old market-style advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for catarrh cure failure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo druggists. It cites F J Cheney as a trusted firm principal and lists testimonials as available, with price at 75 cents per bottle.
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F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West& Tacax
Wholecale Druggists
O. Wateecle
O. Hall
Hops Picking Under Way in Chehalis District
Hop picking is in full swing across the Chehalis district with lighter fields than last year though some yards yield heavy. Four buyers have visited this week including Motter McGowan Rees for Lucey and McNeff for Horst Bros. Motter bought two tons from Frank Roundtree and two tons from Hugh Roundtree at 84 cents per box. Wm Hazzard of Claquato declined a 94 cent offer from McGowan. Pickers receive 1 dollar per box locally while Puyallup bids run 75 cents.
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Chehalis
Messie
Motter
McGowan
Rees
Lucey
McNeff
Horst Bros
Frank Roundtree
Hugh Roundtree
Wm. Hazzard
Claquato
A. L. Coffman
Boistfort
W. G. Foster
X. Myer
Stearns Creek
Charley Longs New Thresher On Frank Donahoe Farm
Bere representative views Charley Longs New Niagara Pitts thresher on Frank Donahoes farm. Andy Long oversees operation with Uncle Tom automatic blower. The machine claims 3000 bushels daily capacity and a 30 to 35 foot stack built by fan driven straw stacker. A 250 prize awaits the best coast stack this season and Mr Donahoe expects 6000 to 7000 bushels yield.
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Charley Long
Bere
Frank Donahoe
Andy Long
Niagara
Mr. Long
Advertised Letters at Chehalis Post Office September 9 1898
List of unclaimed letters remaining at the Chehalis post office for the week ending September 9 1898. Names include Knit Anderson Frank Bears Hansen & Davis George Irving Sara T Marvin John Ramsey F Stein Lawrence Vickers and Josey Wiittey. Persons calling for these letters should mention advertised. C E Lilpop P M
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Chehalis
Knit Anderson
Frank Bears
Hansen & Davis
George Irving
Sara T. Marvin
John Ramsey
F. Stein
Lawrence Vickers
Josey Wiittey
C. E. Lil.pop
P. M
Watches Cut Prices at Goodman's
Crescent steel watches $16.50 Appleton Tracy watches $1.50 P S Bartlett watches $7.50 Elgin and Walham watches $350 and up offered at Goodman’s only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Steel
Appleton & Tracy
P. S. Bartlett
Elgin and Walham
Goodman’s
Warrants Wanted State County and School Pur chased
A. U. Alexander files notice seeking warrants from state, county and school district authorities. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. U. Alexander
Notice of Special Tax for Sub Sewer District No 2
The Assess ment Roll of Sub sewer District No 2 Chehalis Washington has been delivered to the city marshal. If the assessments are not paid within two months from September 7 1892 they will become delinquent with ten percent added for delinquency and interest at ten percent per annum plus costs. City Clerk W A Westover dated Sept 7 1892 Chehalis Wash.
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Chebalis
Washington
W. A. Westover
Chehalis, Wash
Library volunteers plan new Aberdeen section with 1000 volumes
R Dever of Aberdeen visited this week while J Campbell of H Parmelee Library Co. promotes a town library addition. They will supply 1000 volumes and send 50 new volumes every three months for five years. The collection covers forty topics including late standard publications and will be managed by a local board and librarian once a section opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dever
Aberdeen
J. Campbell
H. Parmelee Library Co
The Perils of a Critic and Southey’s Anonymity
The essay depicts Robert Southey narrowly escaping danger from a furious Irish author after a harsh book review. Anonymity shielded Southey from potential retribution while he quietly observed the scene and awaited a safer moment to laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Southey
Emerald Isle
Mr. Southey
Damascus Swords: Lost Craft and Lethal Heritage
The article notes that genuine Damascus swords are rare as the craft of forging and engraving the steel has died. It describes blades built from alternating iron and steel layers, so finely tempered they bend rather than break. Edges were incredibly sharp and surfaces polished enough to be used as a mirror.
Oil lamps blamed for deaths and fires in England
In England more than ten million oil wimps are used nightly causing 300 deaths a year. London alone records 165 fires in a year traced to etL- as authorities warn of dim illumination risks.
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England
London
Gems of Truth Gicane Teachings Across Denominations
A compilation of quotes from Methodist Rabbi and other faith leaders on virtue, character, secrecy, immortality, public spirit, and the Sabbath. It emphasizes Christian living, justice, education, and the ideal of universal brotherhood with insights from Gulietta Gaul Crane Levy Reilly Adler and others.
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C. W. Gulletta
Methodist
Cincinnati
C. Lee Gaul
Philadelphia
Levy
San Francisco
Stauffer
Buffalo
W. T. George
Presbyterian
Kansas City
F. M. Reilly
St. Louis
Felix Adler
Ethical Culture Society
New York
W W. Boyd
Baptist
Gumbert
Boston
Ee Abbott
Newark
Willful Misunderstanding at Sellap's House Gowns Sale
Cartoon caption note shows Mrs. Ferry presenting gowns in Sellap's display while Mr. Ferry declines, claiming the house needs only a coat of paint. The Cincinnati Enquirer prints the humorous exchange as a light local gag.
Let It Leak Do Not Pay For The Gas At The Hotel
Dialog shows Mrs. Rousem waking John with alarm about escaping gas in a hotel. John responds he does not care and refuses payment, highlighting a comic or domestic misunderstanding in a Philadelphia North American item.
A Lass Am I Poem Echoes Love and Fate
A lyrical fragment from John Vance Cheney in Century speaks of a nameless lass awaiting her day of judgment The stanza notes the turning of seasons the promise of love and the fate of a heart seeking public recognition while the scene shifts between nature and romantic pledge.
A Doctor's Empty Promise In Cucuguano Graveyard
In Cucuguano a learned doctor seeks fame by claiming he can raise the dead. A crowd gathers at noon in the cemetery to witness a miracle amid torn lives and looming weddings as families plead for or deny revival of loved ones already laid to rest.
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Cucuguano
Cucuguanese
Cucaguano
Ginscome
Cavaamni
Nannina
Betta
Amideo
Tameone
Simone
Simone Cavamaro
Signor Dottore
Caterina
Simne
Pasqualone
Nina Carota
Giacomo Carota
Nina
Purgatory
St. Jo-eph
Mar- Phil
Reoples
Pietro
Fetr Sens
Tesy Demrbters
Ghita
Mary Magdalen
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Putpuubhl
Richardson and
Loomis
Holbrook Yard
Puyallup
Damascus
Frank Crane
Chicago
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
William B. Geoghegan
Unitarian
Berkeley
Cal
Felix R. Hill
J. E. Roberts
Church of This World
Agricul
Rushford and Batn
Oliver Steel
PLANO
Buffalo Pitts
Planet JR
Columbus
Sechler
Cumberland Coal
Capewell
Putnam Horse Nails
Little Falls Fire Clay CO
Omaha
Salton
Devoe
Bridge Beach
Shea
Yours
Maynard, Everett
John Vance Cheney
Galetto
Lina Paparero
Tesla
Rusacchina
Mac
Sreude An
Werners
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