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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
2
Assistant Attorney General Vance states real estate values must be equalized each year. The move could help Lewis County residents who were harmed by the 97 assessment seek correction of the wrong.
The council learns the city was billed seven dollars monthly for a water hydrant that never existed, yielding 28 hydrants planned for fire protection but only 27 provided. The discovery highlights longstanding billing errors and misallocated municipal funds.
The Ellensburg convention promised to cut railroad passenger fares and grant the state a railroad commission law. A fusion legislative majority blocked both measures amid claims of dishonesty. Voters are urged to restore Republicanism in the fall.
The government offered two hundred million dollars in bonds to finance the war and saw total subscriptions reach 1.2 billion. Local readers in Chehalis and Napa contributed modest amounts through First National Bank and their post office, reflecting broad popular support.
By this time Lewis county republicans must realize they cannot elect their county ticket unless only the best men are given nominations. Lewis county is reliably republican if the candidates nominated are alright. The duty of every sincere party man is to secure a ticket with no need for apologies. Men will make a clean sweep.
The Seattle Call criticizes fusion with the Democrats, arguing they never kept promises and that the most democratic legislators were traded away. It urges the Populists to resist fusion, demand two Congress seats, and secure legislative positions before any reform can be achieved.
A Toledo pot shows about eighty favor woman suffrage and eight opposed. We seek to learn Chehalis women opinions. The suffrage cause weakens due to apparent indifference among many women. If women convince men they want the elective franchise, the amendment will carry. otherwise it will fail.
Since 1893 the foreign business of Puget Sound rose sharply with imports reaching 839,709 and exports 5,093,436 in 1893. By 1898 imports climbed to 5,058,069 and exports to 17,950,922. Imports slid from the prior year while exports spiked, driven by demand for lumber and breadstuffs. future shipments are forecast to exceed current dreams as Puget Sound eyes a great shipping depot.
In several eastern states, Democrats denounce imperialism as Cleveland and Bryan oppose expansion. Cleveland removed Old Glory from Hawaii five years ago, a move public sentiment now reverses as the flag returns over a new Pacific territorial acquisition. Republicans ready to debate anti imperialism while backing expansion.
The London Spectator praises American character and warns that when the U S reaches 200 million in 1950 the nation could dominate others, urging Americans to face difficulties and build interdependence rather than remaining self absorbed. It frames governance as a current challenge.
A fragment discusses governance and patriotism, urging addressees to adopt English traits of calm, lofty tolerance, and to keep subordinate governments free from corruption, while the supreme court remains a model. The text reflects a constitutional perspective on balancing power and virtue.
The senator says his primary aim is to elect a Republican majority in the next legislature to determine the future senator by caucus. He adds he will accept the people’s decision if the state is carried this fall, otherwise no Republican candidate has a chance.
The article argues that higher crop prices and lumber demand raise wages and employment, enabling payment of back taxes statewide. It notes warrants being called, interest stopped, and improved ability to pay other obligations, boosting security values. It counters fusion claims of expense cuts, stating taxes rose significantly under the first fusion legislature’s revenue laws.
The editorial cites Colonel Bannister predicting a prosperous fiscal year with factories busier than since 1892 and export trade expanding. He asserts a favorable balance of trade, rising farm yields, and global recognition of US wealth, noting war will raise debt but be quickly managed.
Frank Grimes is bound over for trial in Thurston county superior court after stabbing Phillip Holesworth near Meadow. Bond set at $750 with A E Rice of Centralia representing Grimes. Justice Dial of Olympia reprimanded Holesworth for provoking the assault.
A compilation from multiple papers notes promising hop prospects in Pasalun White and Green River valleys, with extensive spraying and low lice increases where treated. Warmer drought slowed growth. rain is needed to reach full yield. Some observers forecast half or less of last year’s crop, while others report better than expected conditions in isolated farms.
Rev O B Whitmore of Astoria Ore preached at the Methodist church to rally anti saloon forces. His speech urged uniting all opponents into an all party league. A local branch was formed with Rev N M Tempie president pro tem. A further meeting next Monday aims to finalize permanent organization.
Land Office at Vancouver Washington announces Edward Brockwry has filed for final proof to establish residence and cultivation for the land in section 2 township 20 north range 3 west. Proof will be made before Will D Langhorne on September 10 at Chehalis. Witnesses listed: George W Clark Leon Martin A A McLaughlin Brittian Kuspan.
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