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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1897
Page
5
The column praises Washington as ideal for sober, hardworking young men. It notes Chehalis’ list of business leaders as proof of local opportunity, stresses a 30 year old average starter age, and encourages emigrants to move west, work steadily, and grow with the state for lasting success.
Col W D Turner of Spokane and his Piper brothers take over the Seattle P I. Turner, a former ardent Republican, may be allied with his brother's influence as Republicans observe the paper. The Spokane Review, described as a prosperity booster, backs free silver Republicanism and moves toward the party fold in 1900. The Tacoma Ledger sees a great opportunity ahead.
The text questions the future of the populist and pro reform movements without allies, noting wheat prices high and silver low as mortgages fade. It asks who controls the money power and seeks to assign responsibility to trusts for 1897 era prosperity and political discredit.
The Spokane fusion judge knocked out the exemption provision of the new revenue law. The state supreme court upheld the judge in a ruling aligning with U S Supreme Court precedent. A second winter law restricting mortgagors after foreclosure was ruled against by fusion judges in Spokane and Pierce County.
Reported sums from Seattle P I and Tacoma Ledger claim Port lands steamer returned with large gold cargo. Figures range from 150000 to 400000 plus, with other papers listing totals up to 825000. Variance highlights unreliability of early Klondike gold news.
Unclear OCR text shows partial phrases about a business matter with garbled wording and no concrete details. The readable bits reference a declaration and raters or corners, but essential facts are missing.
A fragment discusses skepticism about populists and populates prophecy, hinting at optimism for a forthcoming business era and time judging the era as prophetic or false. The text reflects rhetoric rather than a complete report or event.
A mid page reader rapport piece recalls Governor Rogers during a campaign visit the prior year when he wore plain clothes. On Friday he appeared in a neat Prince Albert suit and Chesterfield like grace, drawing comment from locals.
The State Treasurer Young, a Populist, filed a new bond. He did not secure it from the Populist party members in the state, instead presenting one largely signed by Republicans and Democrats, highlighting the rocky times Populist treasurers face in obtaining bondsmen.
Last Saturday Star Pointer paced a mile in 1 59 raising questions for Northern Pacific about adding Star Pointer engines to passenger trains or adjusting time tables to match the speed feat.
The Bee resumes its classic seven column folio format for weekly home print editions. Readers see a return to traditional layout with dense news and features.
S Benson of Cathlamet arrived from Skaguay Alaska and shared impressions of the Klondike routes. He walked 27 miles Dyea to Lake Linderman in 14 hours then 48 miles back over the Skaguay trail in about two days. He doubts the freight venture over the pass is financially viable and warns travelers to avoid the Yukon, recommending the Dyea route if one must go.
Governor John R. Rogers and the state board visited Chehalis to inspect the reform school. Superintendent Westendorf was retained with pay cuts. matron Westendorf also retained. several resignations were tendered. Chehalis received a $15 monthly electric contract raise and Rogers asserted Westendorf would stay in charge.
Judge Elliott sets 18 jurors returnable Monday September 20 with list to be drawn today. Real estate sales confirmed in multiple cases including Kittredge Hopkins Canadian Mortgage Trust vs Sidney Cole and estate matters. Credits granted in insolvent case Tur ner and George Tune admitted to citizenship based on testimony.
Sept 2 Gleneden Giengpen reports visitors Henry Tilly T. Harkins and wife Herbert Lord from Tacoma visit I N Lords Flora Calderwood returns with Miss Hope Ingalls W W Ingalls and Frank decline interview on fishing trip Frank Webster has the fever may sell out F L Ingalls plans to move to Pacific county for a logging camp due to local interests Recent rains leave farmers unprepared grain standing in shocks some not yet harvested Goodrich brothers burn slash fire threatens cedar timber but is contained Frank Amys of Wiley B Allen Co Portland visits S J Helens showroom inviting inspection of piano exhibit and sale
The Wiley B. Allen Co of Portland has shipped fine pianos to Chehalis and will offer them at the lowest prices for cash or on easy installments. The Northwest music house invites all to visit the St. Helens hotel to see the instruments and learn about the offerings.
Railway agents Corrman and Kepner announce unusually low fare tickets to eastern points on Northern Pacific Ry. City agents offer generous discounts and wide availability.
An ad promotes the George W. Childs five cent cigar at Gem Drug store, highlighting its value and accessibility. The text mentions the brand and price, signaling a low cost tobacco option for customers.
Oregon report notes Captain Kelley steamer launched Friday morning with crowd on Morrison Street Bridge. Vessel seems to draw under six inches unladen and will serve Cowlitz river trade to Toledo after machinery is installed. Built under Captain Kelley’s direction and prepared for trial voyage. Also review of the September Midland Monthly article on Yukon Gold Fields and Alaska migration with portraits and engravings.
The Plimsoll mark, a circle with a horizontal line, appeared after English lawmaker Sir James Brindley Plimsoll studied overloading and ship safety. From 1873 surveys showed most ships were unseaworthy, leading to the 1876 merchant shipping act making the mark compulsory on British vessels worldwide.
The Beresford family preserves a remarkable dream story tied to a small pocketbook and a black ribbon. Nicola Hamilton, wife of Sir Tristram Beresford, appears agitated at breakfast showing a twisted black ribbon on her left wrist and shares the tale in private circulation.
A Philadelphia Ledger summary reports Lady Beresford’s haunting tale. She believed her brother Lord Tyrone died and warned against a second marriage. A dream visitation, a wrist scar, a private union with a neighbor’s son, and a later death followed as described by pamphlet author.
Admiral Gainsborough fell asleep during a sermon on the shipwreck of St John and the three anchors. He rose to apologize and defended that a commander casting three anchors astern would pull the ship’s end, provoking horror in the congregation as quoted by the San Francisco Argonaut.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recounts a saloon owner bragging that a cash register would deter theft. He notes an early error when two toughs robbed his bartender the first day it was installed, challenging his belief in its honesty protection.
The Indianapolis Journal notes a belief that anger dulls a woman’s appearance and suggests the opposite, that loss of beauty could worsen temper. The exchange frames gendered norms about temperament and charm in a brief editorial clash.
A historical comparison traces the 1860s telegraph race between the Overland route led by Russia and the Atlantic Cable by Britain and the United States. It details the paths from New Westminster to Moscow and Ireland to Newfoundland, the Great Eastern’s cable lay, costs, and eventual triumph of the submarine link over land routes.
The base of the big toe shows a lifeline tracing along the foot. A long life is indicated if the line ends near the little toe. a break in the hollow forewarns middle age illness. termination in the hollow suggests a short life. Recent experiments claim strong accuracy.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record imagines inventions that let a man hear himself wink and snore, showcasing playful wit about self perception. The exchange pairs Mrs Jones and Mr Jones in a lighthearted quote about novelty devices.
A fragmented line from a Detroit Free Press piece shows Mrs Box noting 13 at table and Johnny offering to eat for two, but no clear event or outcome is stated.
A minor tale recalls a minister who lost a prominent flock member and summoned a quartet for funeral music. The scene features a solemn altar display and the phrase The Glee club will now render selection spoken by the minister. An anecdote mentions the elf’s cloth measure matching Edward III’s forearm length.
Fragmentary text recalls Alfonso of Portugal and similar high titles awarded historically. It mentions a funeral pall and casket for a son of sixteen men, and references a French chair and Louis VI, plus Olaas IT of Xor, in an archaic ceremonial context.
A fragmented OCR note recounts odd phrasing about matrimony, a Portuguese king Peter I, and a costermonger incident on L street. A coster’s cart collided with a coach, wheels fell, and both parties exchanged curses as one man muttered a garbled cry.
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