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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
8
A massive hailstorm struck Topeka Kansas shortly after 6 pm causing widespread destruction. Hailstones weighed up to 16 ounces pierced roofs and plate glass fronts. Telegraph wires were torn down and city lights stopped. Dozens injured and animals killed as the storm shut streets and traffic.
Washington June 30 The senate moved forward on the tariff bill disposing of hide duties. Hides raw or uncured will carry 20 percent ad valorem replacing 14 cents per pound. Various amendments on iron ore glass windows and other items were adopted or reconsidered as discussion touched trusts and sugar. The session adjourned after a 39 to 20 vote on the hide paragraph and a 30 to 19 vote on belt leather.
Washington June 28 The senate on pensions bill favorably reports a general act to grant pensions to survivors of Indian wars and Oregon and Washington territory conflicts. It cites 682 Cayuse volunteers and 850 regulars with 6,397 militia, noting mortality and widow estimates and potential beneficiaries now alive or widowed.
The market notes bullish cash wheat demand with falling receipts in the North West and limited supplies. Reports of crop damage in Romania and Bulgaria lift sentiment, while India improves little and Russia notes localized losses. Exports ease, visible supply sits at 18.794 million bushels, and traders warn against long positions amid a dull market until speculation improves.
The report notes a broad upswing in business across most trade sectors with decreased failures and higher transaction volumes despite lower article prices. It highlights looming tariff legislation and imports, suggesting cautious optimism as industries anticipate the bill becoming law.
A cyclone 15 miles north of Salina Kansas killed three members of the Geesey family and injured others. Mrs Geesey age 34, and children Nola 13 Ida 9 died in the debris as neighbors found them. A boy survived buried to the waist in dirt near the home. More casualties rumored amid ongoing storm reports and heat in central Kansas.
Leo and Frank Bohannon, who escaped custody and mortally wounded Deputy Fahey, were captured two miles below Granite, Colorado by Deputy Sheriff McDonnell with help from ranchman John Gilbert and deputy E Shaul. A large crowd at the depot fought to reach the prisoners, but officers kept control and jailed them under guard.
The claim presents asparagus as the oldest known plant used to make mead for consumption. It notes asparagus stems infused to create a beverage with historical roots in early culinary practices.
Miss Lilian Blais, 21, woke to a bearded intruder in her father’s room. The robber fired a pistol to her breast, the ball striking above the heart. Bloodhounds are tracking the assailant as medical workers report she is not expected to recover.
A Deadwood special reports an attempted bank build up at noon by robbers in Bellefarche Butte County. The attackers were driven off after a firefight with local men.
In New York the Cuban insurgent government outlines a general assembly election for Cubans in the United States, with voting rights for those over 16 who contributed to the patriots. a commemorative souvenir coin will be circulated to support the cause and banking partners will accept it at $1. Market prices show mixed Wheat, Butter, and Beef figures across Oregon and California markets.
Manager Jack Williams of the Columbia opera company receives a telegram from Rossland B C stating that Frank Curtis wife Pauline Williams a fellow company member was killed in a Rossland mine shaft. The couple married in San Francisco two weeks ago and were on their wedding trip. The identity of the wife was not known to Curtis or Williams.
A list of commodity prices includes Butter from native creamery at 17 cents per unit, Cheeses from Native Washington and California at 10, Eggs 14 160, Poultry live per pound priced for hens, spring chickens, and ducks with varying rates, Wheat feed at 26 per ton, Oats and Corn per ton with multiple forms, Barley and Fresh Meats with varied cuts and prices, Fresh Fish including halibut, salmon, salmon trout, and other seafood priced by item and weight.
Wool-Choice foothill prices listed for 9.1e San Joaquin region show 6 months at 6 10c and 7 9c for staples. Hops at 120 per pound. California bran quoted at 13614.50 per ton. Wheat and oats values around 7 E10 and 68.59 for oats, river barley 56, best barley 6.3068, alfalfa 15 percent, clover and other feeds noted. Votatusa-New boxed at 50 90e.
The return of Special Commissioner Calhoun from Cuba sparks renewed interest in the island and possible administration action. Reports say McKinley and Sherman may soon receive new information to act intelligently, amid debate over southern support for protectionism and its Northern-Industrial origins.
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