Fruits Of Populist Victory Delivers Tax Burden Shift
The Lewis county tax records show 1896 realty tax of 112 31 87 and 1897 118 888 94 with personal tax 10838 41 in 1896 and 22031 80 in 1897. Populist reforms raised exemptions to 500 for personal property and 500 for improvements, triggering higher overall taxes despite promises to ease burdens.
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Maynard
Lewis County
Supreme Court
Reavis
Washington
Chehalis
Centralia
Prather
Spokane
Blake
Republican Party
George Turner
Albert Schooley
Gwin Hicks
Sam Berg
Northwest
Populist Tax Strain Sparks Republican Counter
The passage argues that populist policies burden the poor, with taxes squeezing widows and local economies. It contrasts harsh populism with Republican aims of gradual tax reform and business experience, claiming rising levies reflect populist errors and predicting a Republican return to power in the coming election.
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Republican Party
Washington
Lewis County
Populist Convention Criticized by Seattle Call
The Seattle Call claims the populist convention was controlled by gamblers and shysters with 43 moral voters unable to exit the hall. It argues reformers are at the mercy of their masters and that the mayoral nominee and city council largely oppose populist reforms, urging fellow papers to note the critique.
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Seattle
Seattle Call
Advocate
Cathlamet Gazette
Fusion Backfired as Democrats Win In Lewis County 1896
In Lewis County the fusion effort failed to unite voters. Democrats placed four candidates on the ticket and all won, while populists backing Democratic allies saw several of their nominees lose to Republicans. The populist convention drama is recalled as a defining moment.
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Lewis County
Democratic Committee
Spokane Review Praises McKinley as Statesman and Diplomat
The Spokane Review lauds President McKinley for his bearing and leadership. It credits him with earning American trust and world respect, and asserts his clear cut foreign policy would unite the nation and bolster war efforts if war with Spain occurred.
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Spokane Review
Washington
Bryan
Wm. McKinley
McKinley
Spain
Railroads Offer Round Trip Homeseekers Excursions
All western railroads agreed to operate homeseekers excursions to the west and northwest on March 15 April 5 and 19. The fare will be one fare for the round trip plus two dollars. Officials expect the program to aid Washington.
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Western
West
Northwest
Washington
Cleaning Up to Forge a Brighter Tomorrow
A concerted effort to tidy streets and storefronts signals a push for a livelier town. Residents, businesses, and local leaders collaborate on trash removal, green spaces, and welcoming signage to attract visitors and investment.
General Rosecrans Dies at Redondo Calif at 79
Gen W S Rosecrans died in Redondo California on Friday at age 79. He served as a Union general and was a prominent Civil War figure. His death marks the end of a long military life and adds another name to veterans' obituaries.
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W. S. Rosecrans
Redondo
Calif
Have you paid your populist personal tax yet
A brief humor item questions readers about paying a populist personal tax, framed as a calendar prompt and rhetorical inquiry.
Canton Pliows Promoted By Johnson E In Chehalis
A promotional note extols Canton plows and Canton harrow with claims of unbeatable quality and cheap prices. John E in Chehalis urges readers to price these goods and buy now for a profitable harvest.
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Johnson E
Chehalis
Johnsone
Unclaimed letters at Chehalis Post Office March 18 1898
List of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending March 18 1898 includes Mary Brotherson Octave Brule Angus Campbell Mrs Anna Col ville Hans Eriksen Tom Keegan Frank Leaceman Mrs Mary Poth Henry Pogee L Redwayne Leroy Willby Mrs Cathrine Wil son Persons calling for above named letters please say advertised C E Lriupop P M
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Chehalis
Mary Brotherson
Octave Brule
Angus Campbell
Anna Colville
Hans Eriksen
Tom Keegan
Frank Leaceman
Mary Poth
Henry Pogee
L. Redwayne
Leroy Willby
Cathrine Wilson
C. E. Lriupop
P. M
Hops acreage in Lewis county rises as contracts idle
Spring work advances in Lewis county yards with Weller and Co expanding to 12 acres from 7 while Howard yard trims to 10 of 17. County hops output last year neared 4000 bales and remains near that level. Dealers consider 9 to 10 cents for 98 contracts amid rising contract activity. a New York lot reached 15 cents. US breweries totaled 1830 in 1897 with beer output for six months ending December 31 at 19,453,081 barrels.
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Lewis County
Weller & Co
Howard Yard
New York
United States
Real estate transfers in Lewis County two weeks to March 12 1898
Transfers recorded include guardianships and sales to private buyers with amounts from 75 to 1000 dollars. Notable dealings include C E Lillpop guardian to German Evangelical Lutheran church lots in Chehalis and Wm Waring to Wm Meyer for 1000 dollars. Other notices show railroad and bank interests and a patent to several U.S. grantees. The Mount Lebanon Shakers promote Digestive Cordial.
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Lewis County
Wash
Settemaier Abstract and Security Co
Chehalis
C. E. Lillpop
Joel Fay
Edmund Fay
Selg
John Miles
P. Weinland
Hining’s
Winlock
C. C. McIntire
N. P. R'y Co
Louise Otto
Chas. Otto N Z
U.S
John Baker
Jonathan A. Baker Self
John Peduson
A. Mayer
F.S. Raught
S. A. Raught
R. R. Add
Centralia
Davidella Montgomery
Davidella Hamilton
C. J. Allred
Wm. Partch
Allred
Toledo
Lowest Passenger Rates East via Northern Pacific
Advertises record low fares on the Northern Pacific to eastern points. Tickets to Missouri river points including Sioux City St. Paul Minneapolis and intermediates priced at 26 50 to Chicago and 30 to New York Philadelphia and intermediates. Calls for time cards and information from agent C. E. Robinson.
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Northern Pacific
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
C. E. Robinson
Warrants Purportedly Purchase by Coffman and Kepner
County school and state pursed by 2011 Coffman and Kepner report a $50 bicycle purchase for Nathan Cal N appears in the record.
Local logging, logging camps, and budding industry notes
Hull Bros contract for McCormick Co. logging and Gate of Claquato hauling lumber for a new home. Napavine, Pe Ell, and Claquato residents active in trades, mills, and road work. Also local grafting trials and a farm equipment ad note from Canton plows by Johnsone and subscription promotions for the Ber newspaper.
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Hull Bros
Harry McCormick Co
N.B. Gate
Claquato
Zeb Carland
Napavine
Pe Ell
Parr
Carl Rogers
Maryville
Ed Rogers
Emma Mauermann
Dryad
Long Beach
Cal
Northern Pacific
Chehalis
Yeoman’s
Givens
John Senn
Agate
Rev. Wheeler
Dell Mauermann
Pe E’s Prairie
Shiloh’s Cure Praised In Purchaser’s Letter
A local testimonial from BerFaLo New Jersey praises Shiloh’s Cure as the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption. The letter notes it has saved many from consumption and mentions sale at the Drooz Store.
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BerFaLo
N. J
Gents
Tom Homes Touted as Possible Next Governor
Whatcom Reveille notes that two years is a long time in politics but implies Tom Homes could become governor if he wishes, highlighting speculation about his political trajectory.
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Tom Homes
Whatcom Reveille
Chas Gregg Place and Parr Place Sold at Sacrifice
Two parcels listed as the Chas Gregg Place on Jackson prairie containing 160 acres and the Parr place at Sa kum with 150 acres are described as sold at a sacrifice. The notice names F M Setre Marer Chehalis as the agent or claimant.
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Chas.Gregg
Jackson Prairie
Parr
Sa’kum
F. M. SetreMarer
Chehalis
Bicycle Bargain at Bar Sale for $50
A $50 bicycle goes up for sale at a bar gain with a contact at N. Nathan for interested buyers. The notice highlights a bargain price and location.
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N. Nathan
Mill men and loggers urged to get shots at Urquhart's
Attention announces Urquhart's offers the best linen in town and urges mill men and loggers to obtain their loggers' shots, promoting shop services and goods.
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Urquhart’s
Nineteenth Annual Lewis County Teachers Institute Opens in Chehalis
The Lewis County Teachers Institute enters its nineteenth year with Superintendent Tucker outlining a five day program at the high school and Grand Opera House in Chehalis. Activities cover enrollment, grammar, history, arithmetic, primary work, nature study, and lectures by local and visiting educators. Evening programs feature music, addresses, poems, and a Stevenson lecture, with officers and committees listed for organization.
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Chehalis
Tucker
Lewis County Teachers, Institute
Grand Opera House
Ada B. Gibb
M.D. Clark
W. J Meredith
King County
John M. Ponder
U. S
Browne
J. E. Lease
Stewart
J. M. Traughber
Mead
Tenna Sraith
H. H. Gowen
Seattle
Robert Louis Stevenson
Reform School
O. A. Tiffany
Water Company Changes and Stock Transfer in Chehalis
The Chehalis Water Company sold 20000 dollars in bonds to Morris and White for 18000 dollars. E S Hamlin of Olympia purchased Corkish’s interest, now owning nearly all shares. Superintendent A D Sheldon resigns after years of service, plans rest and possible new ventures. Ed Foster succeeds Sheldon and is praised by the city. Hamlin visited Chehalis to oversee his interests.
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Sheldon
Water Company
Chehalis
Ed Foster
Olympia
Foster
Hamlin
Fern Council of Pendo Chartered in California City
A new Fern Council, Order of Pendo, was instituted in the A O U W hall by C D Fowle. About fifty charter members were elected and installed with officers including May Weatherbee as Past Councilor and Albert Schooley as Councilor. The order offers sickness, accident, funeral benefits, and a death pension. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening the 21st for late attendees to be obligated.
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May Weatherbee
Albert Schooley
Gertrude Brobst
M. Yoter
J. E. Saindon
Geo. W. Kirk
Bertha Gage
Orrin Armstrong
M. Nadine
A. L. Flynn
E.T. Gage
PENDO
Widow Sues Northern Pacific for Fatal Train Injury
Lydia Jackson of Centralia and her minor child sue the Northern Pacific Railway for damages claiming criminal negligence led to the death of A L Jackson, a former Centralia yard brakeman. They allege a defective switch sank the track causing logs to crush him while coupling.
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Lydia Jackson
Centralia
A. E. Rice
M. A. Langhorne
Northern Pacific Railway Company
A. L. Jackson
Jackson
Uncles Tom’s Cabin troupe draws good crowd in Garnard’s
Lew Johnson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin company performed Harriet Beecher Stowe’s play at Garnard’s opera house to a large audience. Ashland residents praised the production, with subsequent shows planned in Medford and Grant’s Pass, and Chehalis on March 23.
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Lew Johnson
Garnard
Opera House
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Ashland
Medford
Grant's Pass
Ore
Chehalis
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