Statesmen and editors clash over Bryan as oratory test
Colonel Scott calls Bryan flawed in intellect and statesmanship while the Oregonian Editor asserts his shallow political thoughts. The piece contrasts editors and statesmen, cites Lincoln and Halstead, and lauds Jefferson Davis and Liyvan as exemplars of breadth and power in public life.
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Scott
Bryan
The
Oregonian
Northwest
John Bright
Horace Greeley
Wendell Phillips
John Beigart
Quintilian
Mann
Thersites
Janiis
Heinay Witnes
Earth
Lincoln
Murat Halstead
Halstead
Ohio
Halsteai
United States
Liyvan
Congress
America
Local Editorial Attacks Bryan Event Frays Community
A local editorial voices dismay at restrictions on meeting Mr. Bryan, arguing the event should be open to the people. The piece condemns a Tur Herald criticism as ill-timed and asks citizens not to let private motives spoil the public occasion. Some individuals are deemed too small for grand moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Luis Tatter
Herato
State Publishes Bard Poem and Review in New Issue
Rev. Andreas Bard, formerly of Yakima, contributes a poem Defiance to Tue Heraup table. Fay Fuller, literary editor, reviews Bard's Scattered Leaves with a critique titled A Thanged Ge nius and notes his modesty and self impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreas Bard
Yakima
Plan for Clearing House for Country Banks Proposed
L P White manager of the Bank of Whatcom outlines a clearing house plan for country banks in Washington state. The proposal aims to streamline interbank settlements and reduce frictions, sparking likely interest among regional bankers.
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L. P. White
Bank of Whatcom
Washington State
Oregonian Praises Jones Flipping Sides in 1896 Race
The Oregonian notes Millionaire Brewer Jones of New Hampshire has forsaken the Democratic Party to back McKinley. It highlights greater significance in New England Republicans like Higginson Sanborn and Bradford supporting Bryan, contrasting with Jones’s notable reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Brewer Jones
New Hampshire
McKinley
Brewer’s Trust
New England
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Frank G. Sanborn
Gamaliel Bradford
Bryan
Noted republican doctrine drew national press attention
The piece discusses a colonel of the Republic asserting that God does not punish nations for violating his laws and the Heratd's reply. It notes this doctrine gaining wide publicity via a major national weekly, and mentions Byron and Col. Robertson becoming famous for different reasons.
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The
Republic
Heratd
Chicago Dispatch
Democrat
Democratic
Byron
Col. Robertson
Local Senators Rated by Women’s Club for Humor
A Women’s club ponders U S Senate traits naming the senior senator “the ablect” and the junior “the jolliest” while evaluating tall, short, lazy and best dressed among lawmakers, noting they overlooked their own state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
Blethen Stages April Talks for Sound Counties Reach
Col Blethen funds a special train to move 25 000 Seattle to Whatcom residents for his April 1 and 2 addresses, presenting himself as a champion of human rights amid a vigorous campaign. The passage labels Blethen as a tramp and a brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Blethen
Bryan
Sound
Seattle
Whatcom
Senator Foster Letter Signals Mood on Loud Postal Bill
Tuk Herato reports a letter from Senator Foster indicating the Loud postal bill is unlikely to win favorable congressional action. Thishecy is presented as good news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk Herato
Senator Foster
Congress
Informers face danger as Kentuckians turn wary
The text notes Kentuckians seek informers yet seem unaware of typical informer fates. It cites a German saying that praises information while condemning the informer, highlighting risk and distrust surrounding informers.
Fire alarm ends with minor blaze at Farmer office
Early Monday morning the town woke to fire bells after a wood box near the stove at the old Farmer office caught fire. The blaze was stopped before hose use and caused no serious damage while Mr Freeman was away.
Auction Sale at C. C. Hall April 3 1900
Auction notice for Tuesday April 3 1900 at 2 pm at C. C. Hall one block west of Columbia school house. Items include bedroom suits carpets ball rack couch chairs upholstered goods hanging lamps pictures and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Hall
Columbia School House
Osteopathy Office Open By Dr Grace Baker
Dr Grace Della Baker osteopath located in the Schlotfeldt block offers patient visits from 9 a m to noon and 2 p m Treatments are drug free. 49 ladies cards available at the office.
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Grace Della Baker
Schlotfeldt Block
Tod P
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