Local brief from Chehalis October 22, 1897
An entry from the Chehalis area dated October 22 1897 reports editor W Bush as proprietor. The fragment provides no further event details or context.
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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
6
Reverend Davis and fusion politics in Washington
A Washington State reminiscence recounts Rev. Clark Davis of Seattle shifting from prohibition work to fusionist politics. He allied with Governor Rogers, served as regent and university librarian, faced removal amid an ethics probe, and criticized fusion as powerless in governing.
Uncertain trusts and reformers in industrial unite
The passage argues that large combinations of capital are seen as efficient but fragile, likening trusts to partnerships with wide reach. Reformers oppose their permanence, noting that trusts may fail in hard times while reformers persist like a timeless natural force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advocate
Field Farewell Highlights Court as Democratic Backbone
Stephen J. Field reflects on more than thirty years on the bench in a farewell address. He argues the Supreme Court is the most democratic element of a republic, transcending state and constituency loyalties and uniting the nation under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Stephen J. Field
Calamity talk of five million unemployed, now working
A writer argues that if four million work and one million including Voxeyites remain idle at daily wages of 1.50, the U S purchasing power rises by six million dollars daily, thirty six million weekly, eighteen hundred seventy two million yearly, fueling renewed prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Early Tariff Acts Brush Away Deficits in Early Months
The report compares revenue and deficit figures from the Wilson tariff law and the Dingley bill. It notes September 1894 and October revenues under Wilson, August and September 1897 revenues under Dingley, and the first two months’ deficits under both laws, highlighting a smaller deficit in the Dingley second month and predicting rapid fiscal improvement under the new Republican tariff.
Potatoes in town market discussed by The Advocate
The Advocate suggests a local dealer could sell 200 bushals of potatoes at 20 to 25 cents a bushel or higher through firms in town such as David Urquhart, C. O. Gingrich, Hartman & Nathan, and John West. It notes several farmers could not sell similar produce at reasonable prices and accuses a Chehalis populist of avoiding school textbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEE
David Urquhart
C. O. Gingrich
Hartman & Nathan
John West
Shields Barto affair warnings and parental guilt
The paper refuses to print details of the Shields Barto case but condemns the acts and defends Professor Barto's innocence. It urges punishment beyond remorse for sons who bring shame to their families and invokes a harsh warning to parents to educate their children properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuis
Shields
Barto
Plan Stone Road On National Street To Stockyards
Citizens should quickly decide to build a stone road along National Street from Market Street to the Northern Pacific stockyards. The railroad has designated Chehalis as the stock shipping point and improved its yards, boosting commercial prospects. Merchants should push for prompt road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Street
Market Street
Northern Pacific
Chehalis
Christians Expel Minister From Spokane Church
A group identifying as Christians expelled a minister from a Spokane church last week. The article urges faithful members to direct efforts toward inviting all to attend sanctuary services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Regents Removed by Governor in State University Row
Governor Rogers dismissed Regents Fay Davis and Hayden from the state university on Saturday. They threaten court action over the removal. Hayden had sued Sponsor for E. S. Meany for professorship, Davis for himself for librarian and registrar and Fay for a job for his sister in law. They voted together and all were seated, now all are ousted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Davis
Seattle
Chehalis
Lord Walpole
Mr. Davis
le Roi
Rev. Davis
Gov
Rogers
State University
Edmonds
Edwards
Davis
Fay
Hayden
Davie
The
Sponsor
E. S. Meany
Lumber Dominates West Amid Rail Shipments Rise
In 1897 the state shipped 4779 carloads of lumber and 14150 carloads of shingles by rail, up from 5350 and 11307 carloads in 1896, while higher cargo volumes and prices suggest lumber leads on the west side and wheat remains dominant east of the Cascades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascades
Field Retires After 34 Years on Supreme Court
Justice Stephen J. Field ends a long tenure of over three decades on the United States Supreme Court. The Field brothers Cyrus W and David Dudley are praised as a trio of enterprising Americans. Attorney General McKenna is expected to succeed Justice Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Stephen J. Field
Field Brothers
Cyrus W
David Dudley
Stephen
Rainy Spell Poised to Boost Chehalis Centralia Mills
Twenty four hours of continued rain will put all the mills to going and increase the per capita of a number of Chehalis and Centralia men who have suffered from about four years of little or no work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Centralia
Governor Rogers Holds State Capital At Press Time
Up to press time Governor Rogers had not removed the state capital, leaving the seat of state government in place as reports came in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Council Cites Minard Haskell for Lighting Action
City council praised Minard Haskell for a pivotal safety measure that brought illumination to the district. The announcement cited immediate impact on nighttime visibility and resident reassurance across several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard Haskell
Cuas A Dana Veteran Editor of New York Sun Dies
Cuas A Dana longtime editor of the New York Sun died Sunday afternoon. He guided the paper through many years of daily journalism and left a lasting imprint on its editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuas. A. Dana
The
Great New York Sun
Big Stock Shipments From Chehalis Drive Local Trade
Chehalis, called the Chicago of the northwest, averaged about a car of stock daily in October. Through Wednesday, 17 carloads of hogs and cattle had shipped this month, including a Saturday surge of seven carloads to Bounds & Meyers in Yakima. The 340 head group, valued around $12 per head, yielded over $4000 in circulation. Other beef cattle and hog shipments, priced higher than in years, added several thousand dollars. more stock shipments are expected as rail cars remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Chicago
Northwest
Bounds & Meyers
Yakima
Frank Donahoe
John Galvin
Legal Notices and Judgments from Estate and Receivership
Amanda Hogue and others vs A F Tullis dismissed stipulations. Nixon receiver vs Samuel Coulter and others: judgment for 20250 dollars plus costs. Frank Guslander vs F E Wel ton: judgment for defendant for 38 dollars 86 cents plus costs. Decree in Schueber ditch case signed Wednesday. Ellen Devlin appointed administrator of Hugh Devlin estate. Warren and wife vs Frank Hense: judgment for 224 dollars 29 cents plus costs. Clara Boomhower granted letters of administration for Abram Boomhower estate. Lizzie Cook letters testamentary on John Cook deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Hogue
A. F. Tullis
Richard Nixon
Samuel Coulter
Frank Guslander
F. E. Welton
Ellen Devlin
Hugh Devlin
M. E. Warren
Frank Hense
Clara Boomhower
Abram Boomhower
Lizzie Cook
John Cook
Doernbecher Factory Sees Strong September Shipping
In September Doernbecher factory shipped 14 carloads of furniture from Chehalis along with many smaller orders. Demand outstrips supply as orders accumulate. A new electric dynamo should be ready tonight enabling near 123 hour work days. A dike built to prevent winter shut downs is completed and praised as a mighty good job by Mr. Doernbecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Doernbecher
Pay Up Your Taxes Before November 30 Benefit Ends
Delinquent taxpayers urged to take advantage of a 1896 relief law that remits costs penalties and interest above six percent on unpaid taxes for years prior. After November 30, older penalties resume. Citizens with 1892 to 1895 delinquencies could save substantial percentages by paying now. The Northern Pacific plans to settle its back taxes to obtain the benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Stoves Best for the Money at Murphy & Stuchell's
A brief ad notes Murphy and Stuchell's showcasing stoves described as the best value for money. The short notice emphasizes price and quality without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy & Stuchell’s
Kepner and Johnson Safe Reaching Dawson City Claims
Friends of J M Kepner and C B Johnson report they arrived in Dawson City in safety with news from Frank Donahoe in Tacoma. George Bounds of Yakima saw them two weeks after Dawson adventure, confirming they were well and seeking mining claims despite rumors of drowning. Bounds, who once bought cattle at Chehalis, described the pair accurately and noted Kepner had substantial backing. No letters have arrived yet back home and details on when the main party left the lakes remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson City
J. M. Kepner
C. B. Johnson
Frank Donahoe
Tacoma
George Bounds
Yakima
Bounds
Dalton Trail
Chehalis
Mr. Donahoe
Mr. Kepner
Charley Johnson
Yukon
Lakes
Hop Market Slump Dampens Purchases for Growers
Local hop buyers reported minimal activity with some Saturday bids around 13 cents but no choice purchases at that level. Small growers who borrowed to fund picking are suffering losses as the market remains weak, with New York advices echoing similar conditions. Exports have not begun and brewers have not started buying yet, though some sales at 15 to 17 cents are noted and holders of choice hops remain firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bee
New York
Mealy Lumber Co forms from Mealy Mealy lease renewal
The Mealy Lumber Co is formed from the Mealy Mill partnership after leasing the plant to Alex Mealy and Jan Miller. The idle mill will be overhauled and started when the river rises, providing work for about twenty men as log drivers prepare on Deep Creek. The firm will serve local lumber needs and invites customers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Mealy
Jan. Miller
Mealy- Lacy Mill Co
The
Mealy Lumber Co
Digestive tonics and a runaway team headline Centralia
An advertisement touts the Shaker Cordial as a stomach rest and digestive aid with sample bottles sold locally. In a separate note a team horse owned by J C Faas of Silver Creek bolted from a depot, ran the distance to Centralia, and stopped after removing a wagon front wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Faas
Silver Creek
Centralia
Unclaimed Letters at Chehalis Post Office October 21 1897
Weekly list of unclaimed mail at the Chehalis post office includes Miss Carrie Bishop J J Cleland Jessica L Dillenbaugh Hans Erickson Esterling Co Jon Fitch C W Hauk Mr and Mrs J Sunlington John Jonas Chas Kahout Mrs J K Long John Meyers Miss Loretta Reynolds J Robinson Reverend L D Wells Advised recipients must reference advertised status. C E Littpo P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Carrie Bishop
J. J. Cleland
Jessie L. Dillenbaugh
Hans Erickson, Esterling & Co
Jon Fitch
C. W. Hauk
J. Sunlington
John Jonas
Chas. Kahout
J. K. Long
John Meyers
Loretta Reynolds
J. Robinson
L. D. Wells
C. E. Littpo
Tax Levy Totals for City and School Districts
The statement lists levies: state current expense 6 mills, warrant debt 1 mill, road and bridge 3 mills, road fund 5 mills. Chehalis city bond interest 7 mills, current expense 7 mills, indebtedness 2 mills. School District No. 3 special tax 5 mills and bond interest 3 mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Prosperity Notes and Health Advice From 1900
A local item notes subscribers paying up to March 15 1900 and May 8 1899 while praising editors. It then urges relief from constipation via Dr Pierce’s pleasant pellets and offers a free copy of the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association. A separate note reports a chorus rehearsal at the Presbyterian church for Queen Esther under Prof L L Ware with promising music and capable direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pulsifer
Meadow
L. H. Marshall
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
New York
L. L. Ware
Presbyterian Church
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W. Bush
Lewis County
Hatrick Penry Winston
Schilling
Kepner and Johnson
Bez
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton, N. Y
Bam
Washington
Serplus
N. B. Coffman
John Dobson
J. Y. Coffman
Noa B. Corrman
W. M. UrnquHart
Abel P. Hexzier
D. C. Millet
JoHn Donson
Clark E. In
Barton
Reynoldsa & Attorneys
Cat Canana
Jouez T. Newianon
Clark i XK
Rees & Stewart
Attorneys AT Law
Commercial State Bank Building
Harmon
Daniel C. Millett
Ulysses E. Harmon
N’tl Bank
Cheealis
M. A. Langhorne
Chehalis, Wash
National Bank
Attorney AT Law
U.S. Land Office
Heal Property A
An.ees Marshall & Co
Bik
Vancouver
T. J. Sullivan
Nat'l Bank
Chehalis, Washington
D. Powell
CuguaLem
Wasmineta
Fred
Fant
P. 0
Maynard, Everett & Co., —Dealers
Olliver
King
Kingsbury
Gordon
Sew Coods
Cive US & Urquhart’s
Priooi
Neer Stor
Market Stret
Wag
Central Hote Ormerty
Rainier
Brietz
Barrett Block
Sohnsone & CO
C. W. Johnsone & CO
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