National gold reserve hits record high in treasury
The national treasury reports the Friday gold reserve at 219 320 372, the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history.
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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
2
Calls for Thorough Inquiry Into War Department
The text notes concerns about Secretary Alger and urges suspending judgment until Congress conducts a full investigation. It emphasizes that the government’s thorough methods will uncover truth, which will determine Alger’s fate as a cabinet officer.
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Mvcu
Alger
War Department
Congress
Western Washington set to deliver Republican landslide in 1900s
The article argues that 63 of 96 legislative seats come from western Washington and 33 from the east, predicting a Republican landslide with a likely 57 of 112 seats. It notes western counties favored McKinley and urges sound money supporters to mobilize.
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Washington
East Side
McKinley
Fusion Foes Forecast Washington Victory Surge
The Seattle Times urges courage for fusion to ignore Republican gains claim. It says no paper can name a precinct where fusion surpassed two years ago and predicts a statewide Republican surge rivaling 1896. Republicans are confident and say they will campaign hard to election day.
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THE
Seattle Times
Washington
Republican Party
Chehalis Advocate Attacks Reform School Leader
The Chehalis Advocate continues to attack Superintendent Westendorf of the reform school backed by Governor Rogers and the state board of control. The paper claims its charges are true, while officials say the allegations have no foundation and express satisfaction with the school’s management.
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Chehalis
State Board of Control
Rogers
Westendorf
Reform School
Mr. Westendorf
BEE
Advocate
Henry J. Snively
Centralia News accused of bias over county convention
The Centralia News printed a biased two column screed about the county Republican convention. The editor, away in Spokane, allegedly wrote from imagination stirring a Centralia Chehalis feud. It claims misstatements about candidates Dysart Leonard and St John and residence errors.
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Centralia News
Spokane
Centralia
Chehalis
Blackwell
Dyfat
Dysart
Leonard
Reynolds
Mr. Blackwell
Grimm
Skookumchuck
Sears
Clark
St.John
Centralia Republicans Set to Rally Behind Candidate Efforts
The News accuses the editor of misstatements while the BEE insists Centralia Republicans distrust the campaign tactics. Lewis County GOP aims to unite and win across the ticket this year.
Naylor Renominated For Snohomish Prosecuting Attorney
J. H. Naylor receives renomination for Snohomish county prosecuting attorney on the fusion ticket while remaining a populist. The move signals continued cross party support without party switch.
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J. H. Naylor
Snohomish County
Fusion
Theodore Hoss Seeks County Commissioner Run
Theodore Hoss announces his candidacy for county commissioner on the populist ticket. He aims to bring local governance reform and focus on public services.
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Theodore Hoss
Possible Democratic Run Hinted For State Treasurer
John Galvin is mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for treasurer. Also cited are C. O. Gingrich, a popular Chehalis grocer, and populists W. E. Barnett of Salkum and John Koontz of Jackson Prairie as local contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galvin
C. O. Gingrich
Chehalis
W. E. Barnett
Salkum
John Koontz
Jackson Prairie
Sheriff nomination stance narrows in local race
J S Crockett rejects fusion nomination for sheriff saying he is not a standing candidate this year. Rumors name possible scramblers including L J Sticklin Chehalis A G Henderson Wm Nelson Antrim Cowlitz Dave Thrash Pe Ell and other populist and Democratic locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Crockett
L. J. Sticklin
Chehalis
Mr. Antrim
Cowlitz
A. G. Henderson
Wm. Nelson
Dave Thrash
Pe Ell
Reform slate hints at more offices in race dynamics
Superintendent Tucker faces renomination unopposed while populists seek additional posts. Reportedly, Democrats backed by fusion aims may concede only the superintendent to Pop votes, the group providing the bulk of electoral support.
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Tucker
Lewis County Republicans nominate strong ticket
The Advocate and the Centralia News note heightened howling as Lewis County Republicans field their strongest ticket yet, signaling a robust opposition position in the county race.
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The
Advocate
Centralia News
Lewis County
Welty Chosen Republican Chairman Guides Campaign
The opposition claims J. R. Welty is a free silver man but he is a self thinking Republican. Welty supports silver but wants the silver dollar to pass for 100 cents. He is a capable campaign manager and will lead the executive committee in successful efforts this year.
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J. R. Welty
Republican County Committee
Mr. Welty
Republican Executive Committee
Democrats Pressure Populists Across Counties
In Snohomish and Clarke counties the democrats blocked the populists and forced concessions on the county tickets. It remains to be seen if Lewis county democrats will capitulate as they did two years ago seeking any posting.
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Snohomish
Clarke Counties
Lewis County
Delegates split at Ellensburg fusion conventions nominate Democrats
Yesterday the Ellensburg fusion conventions backed congressional nominations for Democrats and Silver Republicans. Lewis and Jones again appear on the slate as delegates attend three conventions with about 40 allotted, at less than a dozen from Lewis County.
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Ellensburg
Lewis
Jones
Lewis County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
A vintage advert promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an incurable case. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo stand endorsed by West Treax Waxpina Kinson Marvin as reputable druggists. The cure is described as an internal remedy targeting blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Chenty & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Treax
O. Waxpina
Kinson & Marvin
Hops harvest in Chehalis district with strong prices offered
Hop picking is in full swing in Chehalis with yields varying and buyers active. Motter, McGowan, Rees for Lucee and MecNeff for Horst Bros have been hired. Motter bought two tons from Frank Roundtree and two tons from Hugh Roundtree at 84 cents. Wm. Hazzard of Claquato was offered 94 cents but declined. Pickers are paid per box with local rates around $1 and Puyallup at 75 cents. forecasts say good prices ahead by Thanksgiving.
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Chehalis
Messie
Motter
McGowan
Rees
Lucee
MecNeff
Horst Bros
Frank Roundtree
Hugh Roundtree
Wm. Hazzard
Claquato
X. Myer
Stearns Creek
Messrs. Richardson and
Loomis
Holbrook Yard
Puyallup
Charley Long's New Niagara Vitts Thresher Impresses Farm Visit
A BEE representative observed Charley Long and Frank Donahoe's farm operate Charley Long's New Niagara Vitts thresher with Uncle Tom's blower and a Niagara Pitts engine. The machine boasts top coast capacity 3000 bushels daily and a 30 to 35 foot perfect stack built by a fan-driven straw stacker. It may win the $250 prize for the best stack this season on the coast.
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Charley Long
BEE
Frank Donahoe
Andy Long
Niagara
Mr. Long
Unclaimed letters in Chehalis Post Office Sept 9 1898
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Chehalis post office for the week ending September 9 1898. Names include Knrt Anderson Frank Bears Hansen & Davis George Irving Sara T Marvin John Ramsey F Stein Lawrence Vickers and Josey Wiittey. Callers for the letters should say advertised. OC E Lizipop P M
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Chehalis
Knrt Anderson
Frank Bears
Hansen & Davis
George Irving
Sara T. Marvin
John Ramsey
F. Stein
Lawrence Vickers
Josey Wiittey
OC. E. Lizipop
P. M
Watches Go On Sale at Crescent and Goodman’s Stores
Bargains headline a local sale offering Crescent steel watches at 16.50 Appleton Tracy at 1.50 P S Bartlett at 7.50 and Elgin and Walham watches priced at 350 and up at Goodman’s only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Steel
Appleton & Tracy
P. S. Bartlett
Elgin and Walham
Goodman’s
Warrants Wanted State County and School Purchased
A. U. Alexander reports warrants sought by state county and school for undisclosed purchase actions.
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A. U. Alexander
Notice of Special Tax for Sub-sewer District No 2
The Assess ment Roll of Sub-sewer District No 2 Chehalis Washington has been delivered to the city marshal. If the assessments are not paid within two months from September 7 1898 they will be delinquent with a 10 percent penalty and interest at 10 percent per annum plus costs. City Clerk W A Westover dated September 7 1898 Chehalis Washington.
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Chebalis
Washington
W. A. Westover
Chehalis, Wash
Ghita
Galetto
Lina Paparero
Signor Dottore
Base
Russolina
Mas
Sam
Wien
Bret
Taler
Sanday
Archer
Library Representative Plans 1000 Volume Local Section
R Dever of Aberdeen visited this week while J Campbell of H Parmelee Library Co arrives to establish a local library section. 1000 volumes will be kept with 50 new volumes sent to the town every three months for five years. Books cover forty topics and include late standard publications. A local board and librarian will oversee the section.
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R. Dever
Aberdeen
J. Campbell
H. Parmelee Library Co
Southey Escapes Vengeful Irish Author Through Anonymity
The critic Robert Southey faced danger when a rageful Irish writer accused him of harsh review. A towering Irish author burst in vowing vengeance and threatened the critic, who kept silent and withdrew to preserve his safety and humor for a safer moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Southey
Emerald Isle
Mr. Southey
Damascus Swords Decline as Craft Fades
A historical note on Damascus swords describes how their layered iron and steel blades were finely tempered to bend without breaking. The edges were incredibly sharp, and surfaces polished enough to serve as a makeshift looking glass for a Moslem adjusting his turban, reflecting the art’s decline.
Oil lamps blamed for deaths and fires in England
In England more than 10,000,000 oil lamps are used nightly and cause about 800 deaths annually. In London alone 165 fires in a year have been traced to these lamps.
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England
London
Willful Misunderstanding At Sellups House Gowns
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a humorous exchange about fashion and cost. Mrs Ferry admires gowns shown at Sellup's while Mr Ferry quips that a coat of paint, not a gown, is needed and would exhaust his funds.
Early Morning Gas Prank at Local Hotel
A garbled caption notes Mrs. Rousem waking John to smell escaping gas in a hotel. He dismisses the danger, insisting he does not have to pay for it. The report is brief and lacks further context.
A LASS AM I and a Doctor's Mock Resurrection
A poetical piece contends with a lover and a woman’s pledge against a scene of a doctor in Cucuguano who proclaims he can raise the dead. The crowd seeks a sign as the doctor promises life for the dead, yet villagers argue over names, marriages, debts, and the stubborn will of mourning.
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Cacuguano
Cacuguanese
Cucuguano
Cucaguano
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