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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1897
Page
7
A brief notice from Chelalis Washington dated October 22 1997 lists a subscription price of 61.80 per year and indicates delivery by a weekly postpaid plan managed by the proprietor.
Recounted rise of Rev Clark Davis of Seattle from reformer and prohibitionist organizer to state university regent and later registrar and librarian amid alleged graft. The piece notes a friendship with Governor Rogers, appointment at the university, a graft claim, and involvement in Regent Edwards removal.
The piece argues that legislative power rests in law declaring authority, while the pope lacks governing force. It emphasizes the negative power of resistance as the safeguard of popular government. It mentions Lew is county men and cites Attorney General Hatrick Penry Winston, a fusionist, reflecting on populist thinking.
The piece argues that even with four million unemployed hypothetical, and Coxeyites present, daily wages of 1.50 dollars would inject six million dollars into the U S economy per day. It claims this vast spending powers a renewed prosperity in the home market.
In 1894 September and October revenues under the Wilson tariff were 22 621 229 and 19 139 240 dollars. By 1897 August and September Dingley revenues were 19 023 615 and 21 933 098 dollars. Deficits: Wilson two months 21 275 590. Dingley two months 18 000 150. The Dingley month shows a smaller deficit than Wilson. The new law is said to wipe out Cleveland’s large deficit within two months.
A historic note discusses how trusts and capital combinations face unification pressures in industry. It critiques overreliance on trusts, calling them natural embrones amid a 28 demand for science and progress.
Arowell addresses the Supreme Court with remarks on long tenure and the role of republican government. He notes more than a third of a century on the bench and stresses the importance of democratic states and constituencies to the whole.
The Advocate suggests local firms David Pogues C. C. Gingrich Hartman &athan and John West can help a grower find a market for spuds. If a marketable yield exists a grower may receive 20 to 25 cents per bushel or more, despite several farmers failing to sell at reasonable prices. The note also references a Chehalis populist case where a parent balked at buying new textbooks for his children.
A Tam paper note avoids printing lurid details of the Shields Barto affair and defends Professor Barto from accused improprieties. The letter warns parents to discipline children to prevent such scrapes and cites harsh Spanish Inquisition imagery as a cautionary message.
Governor Rogers moved Regents Fay Davis and Hayden from the state university on Saturday. The trio had allied on several hires and lawsuits including Hayden suing Spencer for professorship and Davis for a librarian and registrar post while Fay sought a job for his sister in law. The group voted in together and now depart.
In 97 total rail shipments show 4779 carloads of lumber and 14150 carloads of shingles, up from 96 figures 5350 and 11307 respectively. Increased cargo shipments and better prices suggest lumber dominates on the west side while wheat leads east of the Cascades.
After a 34 year tenure on the Supreme Court, Stephen J Field has retired. The Field brothers Cyrus W David Dudley and Stephen were noted as an illustrious trio of dedicated public servants. Attorney General McKenna is expected to succeed Justice Field.
Twenty four hours of ongoing rain would push mills to operate again and raise per capita employment among Chehalis and Centralia residents who have faced about four years of little or no work.
Up to press time Governor Rogers had not moved to remove the state capital, maintaining the seat of government despite ongoing discussions and pressure.
The council told Minard Haskell to "Let there be light" and light was produced, signaling a dramatic urban improvement.
Cuas A Dana veteran editor of the New York Sun died Sunday afternoon.
Chehalis, dubbed the Chicago of the northwest, shipped 17 carloads of cattle hogs so far in October up to Wednesday. A seven carload stock cattle shipment to Bounds and Meyers Yakima on Saturday yielded about 340 head at roughly 12 dollars per head, boosting immediate circulation. Other beef cattle and hog shipments, with hogs at strong prices, added several thousand dollars. more stock moves are anticipated as cars remain scarce.
Court listings show dismissals and judgments including Richard Nixon receiver vs Samuel Coulter with a 20 250 judgment plus costs Frank Guslander vs F E Wel ton with defendant’s judgment 38 86 and costs and the Schueber ditch decree signed Wednesday Ellen Devlin appointed administrator of Hugh Devlin estate M E Warren and wife vs Frank Hense with 224 29 and costs Clara Boomhower granted letters of administration on Abram Boomhower estate Letters testamentary issued to Lizzie Cook for John Cook deceased
In September Doernbecher shipped 14 carloads of furniture from Chehalis and received many smaller orders. Production tags the factory as unable to keep up with demand. A new electric dynamo should be in operation tonight, and workers will work 123 hours daily for a period. The company completed a dike to prevent flooding and avoid winter shutdowns, described as a mighty good job by Mr. Doernbecher.
Citizens urged to devise a plan to lay a stone road on National Street from Market Street to the Northern Pacific stockyards. The Chehalis railroad yard has been improved and named a stock shipping point, a concession with strong commercial value for local merchants.
A group identifying as Christians expelled a minister from a Spokane church last week. The article urges believers to focus on guiding people to church sanctuaries.
Delinquent taxpayers can save on back taxes by a new law that remits costs penalties and interest over six percent for years before 1896. After November 30 penalties and interest resume. Savings vary by year with substantial percentages. The Northern Pacific will pay its taxes to gain the benefit.
Local ad touts stoves as best value for money at Murphy and Stuchell's with a striking price note of 21 1 2 cents per unit.
Friends report Mr. J. M. Kepner and C. B. Johnson reached Dawson City safely while seeking a mining claim. A reliable observer described them accurately and confirmed they were well, dispelling rumors of their drowning. Mr. Bounds also verified Kepner’s presence in Dawson City.
An old advertisement explains kidney and bladder symptoms and promotes Kilmer’s Swamp Root. It claims urine tests and symptoms prove illness and touts rapid relief, with sample bottles and prices listed. The ad names Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton, NY and notes newspaper genuineness guarantees.
Buyers offered around 13 cents for hops Saturday but could not obtain choice grades. Small growers with chattel mortgages are facing losses as the market slumps. New York advices reflect a similar situation with no export purchases and brewing firms not yet buying. Some sales at 15 to 17 cents reported but choice hops remain firm.
The Mealy Lumber Co will reopen the Mealy Lacy Mill site with Alex Mealy and Jas Miller as principals. After a summer idle period the plant is overhauled and ready to operate once river conditions allow a log drive. About twenty men will gain work, with Miller directing loggers on Deep Creek and local lumber trade as a focus.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Chehalis post office as of October 21 1897 includes Jana Hauk J J Cleland Joa Erickson Fe tae Sie Co W Huntington Johnnom Chas Kehoui Mrs J K 2 Meyer Miss noe 3 Robinson Rev L D Wells. Callers named must claim letters and letters will be advertised.
Tax levies of interest list six mills for state current expense six mills one mill for warrant debt three mills for road and bridge fund five mills for road fund city of Chehalis bond interest seven mills current expense seven mills for indebtedness unknown. School district No 3 five mills for special tax three mills for bond interest.
Wom Pulsifer of Meadow paid up on his Ber to March 15 1900 and L H Marshall of this city to May 8 1899. Constipation blamed for illness and poor performance. Dr Pierce’s pleasant pellets promoted with free medical adviser book offer. Chorus rehearsal for Queen Esther directed by Prof L L Ware at the Presbyterian church noted.
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