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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
3
The report notes Washington state enjoying weather described as among the finest in the world with mild temperatures. Forecasters say conditions remain favorable across major cities with pleasant days and calm evenings.
CHEFALIS will retain the furniture factory and build a sawmill at the site to cut logs. They invite local farmers and others to deliver timber to the factory, a move described as mighty good news.
The office notes higher job printing activity for the past three months than in years and reports a growing subscription list. Readers are urged to place orders if the Bee is not received.
February 17 speech by Congressman J N Lewis in the house on The Passing of Representative Government is praised as great. Next fall election returns will include a speech titled The Passing of Representative Lewis, promising to be greater.
February tariff receipts totaled 28 572 538 dollars with expenditures 26 729 010 dollars leaving a monthly surplus of 1 848 528 dollars. It marks the first surplus since Cleveland's election and the prior low tariff congress. Good for the Dingley bill.
The Rural New Yorker editor notes the United States earns about 290 million dollars from poultry in a year. He cites the cotton crop at 259 million, wheat at 238 million, and minerals at 218 million, contrasting these figures with poultry.
After extensive discussion the Klondike government relief expedition is abandoned once work began and part of the supplies were shipped. Port and were key in pushing the act while the Portland group led the effort but Seattle handles the business.
The Lewis county peoples party committee chair CuatrMAaN Aust published a March 19 meeting call in the Tacoma Sun while The Advocate of the city failed to print it. Aust says Lewis county populists read the Sun but not the Advocate, prompting a snub dispute between papers.
The text condemns A. P. Tugwell and Frank Baker for supposedly blackguarding state judges and argues that curbs on free speech would trigger reformers across regions to mobilize if leaders drop friction.
In the final issue Colonel Whinnery accuses an eastern paper of reporting that the last Sunday school teacher he knew will be released from the Iowa penitentiary this month. The piece contrasts perceived wickedness of Col onel Whinnery with the purity of Colonels Robertson Thorne Dunckley Callison Phillips and Bannister.
Seattle voters chose Hon. Thos. J. Humes as mayor by over 600 votes, with the Republican ticket winning similarly. Fusion by Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans failed to affect the result. Spokane also elected a Republican mayor, signaling GOP strength in the state.
The Senate voted 50 to 19 to refuse H. W. Corbett of Portland a seat. Oregon’s last legislature failed to organize, leaving no senator elected. Governor Lord had appointed Corbett to fill the vacancy until the next legislature can elect. The action condemns the ongoing deadlock and avoids partisan advantage.
Congress this week voted fifty million dollars to President McKinley for national defense with no opposition. The House debated three hours while Southern and Northern Democrats touted patriotism. the Senate passed unanimously in twelve minutes. The Maine investigation remains undisclosed as war with Spain looms possible. The grant signals united American resolve beyond party lines to defend honor.
The Advocate of Lewis County attacks fusion as a betrayal of populist principles and contrasts it with the Seattle Call’s stance. It cites past corruption tied to a Seattle faction and argues true populists reject party bosses, stand by core ideals, and vow not to fuse for personal gain.
The fusion papers insult Senator Turner a populist from Washington for voting to seat Corbett of Oregon. They attack the Oregon gold standard stance, criticize his immigration vote, and fault the state supreme court as partisan. They praise his conviction despite party doubts.
A speaker touts Canton plows as the best and cheapest cash buys through dealer Johnsone, claiming they plow ground deeply with reliable performance and minimal further trouble. The verse emphasizes value and quality of the plows.
Five dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the dirty Spaniard who fired on the old soldiers in Kirk's display window, breaking the glass. 40-2
Stearns for 30 dollars a high grade wheel sells alongside a 50 dollar wheel in gold and a 100 dollar yellow fellow piece. The famed item appeals to both ladies and gentlemen at Hartman and Nathan's.
Rev G N Worthen and three women undertook a slumming trip after church visiting Paragon in town. Worthen says he entered a card room but proprietor T C Rush barred him after an exchange in which Rush insulted him and called him a bulldog. No choking or sidewalk expulsion occurred.
In Tacoma commissioner T. J. Long met attorney Johnson Nickells who handles Lewis county's suit against Northern Pacific for taxes. Nickells favors a finish on a percentage basis and would earn if successful. The board plans a Monday meeting to settle past services and may hire him on a commission basis to aid the county attorney in pursuing the railroad tax through reassessment.
Community unease grows from rising illness linked to local conditions of uncleanliness. Seattle reported its highest February death rate in eight years, while reports from Goldendale note widespread sickness and concerns about weather. Officials warn filth and poor sanitation threaten public health and aesthetic of the town.
Rev G H Worthen conducted five lectures at the M Id church from March 1 to March 5 drawing a large audience. He urged a white life for two and equal morality for men and women, warning of the ruin caused by intemperance and calling for reform. W C T U.
Advertises historically low passenger rates to eastern destinations from the Northern Pacific. Tickets to Missouri River points 42?0, including Sioux City St Paul Minneapolis and intermediates, 26.50 to Chicago, 3.00 to New York Philadelphia and intermediates. Call C E Robinson agent for time cards and information.
List of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending March 11 1898 includes P J Bruma i Mrs A Carson Mrs H Colsey Miss Fieser Alvin Giacomilli Felix Herriford Miss Anna Lobb A Mitchell Fred Na gel Edd Orselli Henry P Feiffer C L A Rendon Callers must say advertised C J Lriipop P M
For sale or exchange eighty acres of good bottom brush land on easy terms. Land offered for sale or exchange for Chehalis residence property. For more information inquire or address 394 Peter Tuomis Ny Chehalis Washington.
An old advertisement urges buyers to purchase Canton plows and harrows from John-One in Chehalis. It promises durable farming tools that will yield a profitable harvest and dollar wheat, urging customers to compare prices and buy now.
Veterans of Joe Hooker Post No 25 G A R tender their services in case of war with Spain after a rousing meeting in Joe Hooker hall. Adjutant Dever notes strong oratory and a telegram to President McKinley dated March 5 1898 expresses willingness to serve.
City council orders replanking of Sitka streets with 4 inch planks nine feet long from the north end of First Street to the Northern Pacific railroad wagon crossing. Notice of plank proposal on National and Division streets from the stock yards to Market Street appears. Puget Sound Brewing Company and the railway company offer material assistance.
Mrs White Mrs C E Robinson and others received Chehalis family letters from the Klondike dated February 2. The letters report all the boys are well and at work and urge people not to come to that country by any means. They express the belief the boys will be home next summer.
Chairman Rust of the peoples party central committee calls faithful committee men to meet in Chehalis on Saturday March 19 at 10 am. A county mass meeting of all populists is set for 1 pm the same day.
The long delayed flush tank for the Northern Pacific sewer was installed this week at Market street. Property owners in the Rainier hotel block will immediately connect with the line after securing permission.
Local petitions circulated by the W C T U request the council enforce gambling, minor access to saloons, and saloons staying open all night and on Sundays. The petitions are expected to be presented at the next council meeting.
Warrant transactions show county, school, and state agencies purchasing through CorrMan and Kepner in 201f. The report notes the scope of purchases and names the involved entities.
A $50 bicycle is offered for sale at a bar with contact through N. Nathan. The item is advertised as a bargain and implies direct sale at the bar location.
The piece critiques press roles and public virtue while noting a belief about heredity and consumption. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure, claims 98 percent success, and directs readers to send stamps for the 1008 page Common Sense Medical Adviser from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
A collection of quotes from Rev. John A. Jayne Rabbi Friedman Rev. B. Fay Mills Rev. Dr. F. A. Noble Rev. James McFarland Dr. T. S. Henson Rev. Utter Rev. H. L Nicholas Rev. Charles G. Ames Rev. C. W. Williams Rev. Dr. Joseph Silverman Rev. Stephen A. Northrop Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones Dr. John Henry Barrows and others presents reflections on belief life purpose patience compassion and the nature of the Christian church in a period voice.
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