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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
6
The piece urges young men to move to Washington to start in business, noting Chehalis as a strong example of local success. It argues that most area merchants are around 30, started early, stayed active, and built solid, enduring enterprises. The outlook promises better times and emphasizes hard work and temperate living.
Col W D Turner of Spokane acquires the Seattle P I with Piper brothers to edit and run the paper. The move sparks Republican watchfulness as Turner and Spokane Review affiliates hint at aligning with party goals in the 1900 Washington campaign. The Tacoma Ledger notes a great opportunity ahead.
The piece questions the fate of populists without the mortgage, noting wheat prices rise while silver falls and mortgages fade. It suggests money power or trusts push policies to discredit popocrats, and calls for investigating trusts’ role in prosperity and the alleged crime of 1897.
A Spokane fusion judge invalidated an exemption feature of a new revenue law while the state supreme court upheld the ruling. Another winter law on foreclosure possessions was limited by fusion judges in Spokane and Pierce counties, ruling the mortgagor may not have extended protections for pre passage mortgage contracts. Both decisions align with recent U S Supreme Court interpretations. more rulings may follow.
The Seattle Post Intelligencer and other papers report Portland returned from the Klondike with gold dust and nuggets varying between 150000 and 200000 dollars, while the Oregonian claims 400000 dollars and the Tacoma Ledger lists a total around 825000 dollars.
Less than a year ago speakers on street corners argued there was not enough money to fund the business and sustain operations, reflecting a period of financial constraint and political rhetoric.
The text urges watching the next year to confirm a coming business era with promise. It asserts populists and a certain group were prophets of the falsest promises and hints at nationwide impact. The passage reflects skepticism toward political rhetoric and economic forecasts.
Local residents recalled Governor Rogers during the campaign visit, noting his transition from plain clothes a year ago to a neat Prince Albert suit. They described him as a mighty fine looking old gentleman whose attire and demeanor added a touch of grace.
State Treasurer Young has filed a new bond lacking Populist party support in this state yet bears signatures from Republicans and Democrats. Populist treasurers often face challenges with bondmen, reflecting their uneasy position in party politics.
Last Saturday Star Pointer ran a mile in 1 59, setting a speed mark. The piece argues the Northern Pacific should add Star Pointer locomotives for passenger trains or adjust its timetable.
The Bee resumes its traditional seven column folio layout for this week’s issue, returning to full home print format. Readers see a classic newspaper presentation with dense, multi-column text as the publication reverts to its historic design.
S Benson of Cathlamet, direct from Skaguay Alaska, discusses feasibility of freight via donkey engines over the pass. He warns the Yukon route is perilous and advises using the Dyea trail if one must go, noting crowds and discouraging outlook for permanent project viability.
Governor John R. Rogers and the state board of control visited Chehalis to inspect the reform school led by Supt. Westendorf. Reemployment and salary changes were approved for Westendorf and his wife, with other staff resignations noted as unresolved. The Chehalis electric light contract was raised, and Rogers indicated Westendorf would remain in charge.
Judge Elliott sets 18 jurors for Monday September 20 with today’s list draw. Real estate sales confirmed include Kittredge Hopkins and Canadian Mortgage Trust and others. Judgments awarded Und erwood 376 dollars, Morris Prince Niemann and estate matters. appraisers named for A Boomhower estate. Turner insolvent creditors receive 50 cents on the dollar. George Tune admitted to citizenship.
Gleneden reports visitors including Henry Tilly and I N Lord’s party. Flora Calderwood returns to Centralia with Hope Ingalls. W W Ingalls and Frank refuse interview about a recent fishing and hunting trip. Frank Webster has malaria fever and may move if he can sell. F L Ingalls plans to leave for a logging camp in Pacific county. Recent rains hinder harvest as grain remains in shocks. Goodrich brothers burn slash but stop a cedar timber fire nearby. KLONDIKE.
Mr. Frank Amys of Wiley B. Allen Co. of Portland, music dealers, stops at St Helens for a few days. The public is invited to inspect the pianos on exhibition at the hotel.
The Wiley B. Allen Co. of Portland ships fine pianos to Chehalis and offers them at low cash or installment prices for a few days. The firm, oldest and largest music house in the Northwest, handles all major makes of pianos and organs. Call at the St. Helens hotel to see the instruments.
Corrman and Kepner, city agents, announce unusually low fare tickets to all eastern points on the Northern Pacific Railway. Includes limited time and select travel dates.
An old newspaper fragment promotes a George W. Childs five cent cigar at Gem Drug Store. The ad mentions the product and its price, with the store address or location implied by the surrounding text.
Oregon notes Captain Kelley’s new steamer built at East Belmont street launched with crowds on Morrison street bridge. The craft shows light draft less than six inches when unloaded and will be fitted with machinery for trials before serving the Cowlitz to Toledo route.
A historic Beresford family dream tale centers on a pocketbook and black ribbon. Nicola Hamilton, wife of Sir Tristram Beresford, appears at breakfast with a burnt left wrist, linked to the family legend and a mystery explained in a private circulation account.
In a village church visit, Admiral Gainsborough drifted to sleep during a sermon about the shipwreck of St. John. He rose to explain that a commander must avoid throwing three anchors astern or risk pulling the end from the vessel.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report notes the owner complains a new cash register failed to prevent a bartender robbery on opening day. He says the machine would curb dishonesty, but two assailants held up staff and stole from the till. He remains wary of the device’s promise.
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a say that ill temper makes a woman look uglier. It adds the opposite view that losing looks could also cause a woman to become ill tempered.
A historical retelling of the 1865 race between the Russian Overland and the Atlantic Cable to connect Europe and America. It details the arduous route, the Great Eastern’s cable lay, and the eventual triumph of the submarine line over land telegraph, with human cost and perseverance noted.
Mrs Box protests the number at the table as Johnny claims he can eat for two. Detroit Free Press notes a lively exchange during a family meal ending with implied appetite and humor.
A minister loses a prominent parishioner and summons a quartet for the funeral with the choir labeled as the Glee club. The scene includes a quirky reference to cloth measurement once tied to the forearm length of Edward II.
The excerpt notes Alfonso II of Portugal, nicknamed Fat for his stoutness, reputedly needing sixteen men to bear his pall and casket. It mentions a parallel nickname used for Charles of France, Louis VI, and a Claus Ilof Nort, reflecting a tradition of opulent medieval royal boasting.
A historical column notes matrimony likened to joined shears that pull apart yet punish any intrusion. It recalls Peter I of Portugal's severe handling of insurrections and a London street mishap where a costermonger’s apple cart is damaged by a carriage, ending with the coster’s dry remark about no word for it.
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