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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
8
An old notice from W. B. Bush editor and proprietor in Chédalis Washington dated October 15, 1897, references local newspaper operations and publication duties.
Manager Dyer announced on Wednesday that due to high order volume the lower mile will operate 11 hours daily all winter and 123 hours for several weeks to come.
The remark questions Governor Rogers and Superintendent Lockhart at the Medical Lake asylum for allegedly having six champagne bottles during the governor’s recent visit. The claim of Mumm on such an occasion seems unlikely and prompts skepticism.
The Inter Ocean asserts that when the Democratic party holds power trade languishes work becomes scarce public debt grows and revenue falls. It claims the suffering is the same whether caused by fate opposing Democrats or Democratic incompetence, contrasting misery under Democrats with prosperity under Republicans.
The warden of the penitentiary defies law by keeping about $75,000 received as state funds instead of turning it over to the treasury. Populist Treasurer Young demands the money but gains no access. The piece urges action by the attorney general or a suit by the gold standard bankers to compel Catron to surrender the funds. The writer taunts populism and underscores the stake in the deposit.
The weekly Oregonian earns praise from the county for reliable content and its editorial page. It is described as thorough, liberal education through continued reading and Portland's proud daily on the coast.
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle in a San Francisco Call letter denounces the popocratic democracy of 1896, calling their platform undemocratic and dangerous to order and property. He argues the canvass aimed to incite class hostility and challenge government institutions, threatening the rule of law and labor's honest gains.
When in Tacoma always stop at the Hotel Bostwick European plan with nice clean rooms at very reasonable prices. Ninth and C Wrests opposite Tacoma theatre tf.
The document lists numerous payments on the general and salary funds for Chehalis and surrounding areas, including vendors, court and pauper expenses, tax settlements, and road work. It also records the board's canvass of the September 4, 1897 election results by district and supervisor nominees.
A collection of oat grape hop prices and sales reports from Otsego N Y Milford and Waterville including a Milford lot at 18 cents. Pacific coast prices from London show steady trade around 55 65a. Oregon crop outlook is estimated at 50 000 bales with 5 000 choice 20 000 25 000 fair and 20 000 rottenness grades.
Advertises stoves as best value for money at Murphy and Stuchell's store, claiming notable savings and quality in a 21 tf listing.
An old warning describes urine sample tests to detect kidney problems and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims relief for back and urinary pain, incontinence, and alcohol aftereffects, touts sample bottles and mailed pamphlets, and lists prices.
The article foresees a continued stock surge with steady gains across markets, noting volatility remains mild despite looming global tensions. It argues the domestic economy may prosper if policy avoids destabilizing shifts and currency volatility.
The Ohio Democratic Party shows opposition to John R. McLean's bid for the U S Senate. The Nashville American attacks his candidacy and residence in Washington, while the Chicago Tribune notes party discord ahead of any possible foray by the Republican party.
Ohio prepares to vote in November to guard tariff policy and prevent a free trade majority. The state’s governor and legislature are seen as key to sending protectionists to the United States Senate and shaping national economic policy. Industry leaders urge early action from iron coal lumber and related sectors to back protectionist candidates.
The article notes tariff controversies in the United States with emphasis on specific duties based on weight or quantity. It mentions the humor in tariff makers pursuing quantity based measures and references Professor Roberta Austen’s ideas on interdiffusion of solid metals that could affect mixing.
The item provides a brief snippet from the land monthly column in Des Moines titled Around about Alaska's. It references geographic observations and local interest figures. No further readable details are present to establish concrete names or events.
Fragmentary text mentions an epithet applied to a beer and a reference to an unusual term used by a person named Bee Graces Rare. The legible portion suggests a discussion of a rare descriptor and a misheard or jumbled phrase in a capper related to polling.
Partial OCR notes imply a vast enticement or seizure event but details are unreadable. The fragmentary lines mention millions and a tense action but no coherent facts or dates emerge.
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