House Debates Resolution to Aid Famine Relief in India
Washington reports a rare House turnout as the chamber reassembled after a three day recess. The session considered a joint resolution directing the Navy to transport American contributions to famine sufferers in India, with cost estimates discussed and opposition noting the contrast with Britain’s Grecian policy.
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Secretary of the Navy
The
Tennessecan
Reed
Terry
Simpson
Kansas
Verry
Dingley
Maine
Texas
Mr. Smiles
Bailey
Senate
United States
India
Grout
Vermont
Cannon
Tlinois
House
Ireland's turmoil sparks tariff debate and charity critique
Mr. Simpson urged aiding the starving Irish as he blamed absent landlordism for Ireland's plight. Walker replied that Ireland prospered under protection then declined after Britain ended tariffs. The joint resolution passed and the house adjourned to Wednesday.
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Simpson
McMilin
Ireland
Walker
Ifass
Great Britain
Senators Hold Off Norfolk In Tight Early Lead
The Washington Senators built a five run lead in the first two innings as the crowd in the park showed low interest. Norfolk rallied with Mercer's pitching in the later frames, cutting the margin to one on Swaim and key hits. Lush contributed a three bagger in the fourth, scoring on an error as the late game drama unfolded.
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Marned
Washington
Norfolk
Orfolk
Swale
Gilroy
Selbach
Newton
Cartwright
Mercer
Swain
Shaffer
Leahy
Weddige
Welhl
Snyder
Lauhy
Shuffer
Smith
Washington, D. C
Park
Norfolks
Swaim
Fatal Fire Destroys Largest Office Block in Chattanooga
A deadly blaze in the Michardson building on Market Street in Chattanooga wipes out the six story block, killing six including receiver Bord Mwing. Fire destroys a vast law library valued at 100000 and damages tenants like the Third National Bank and various offices while insurance totals reach about 8300,000. Rescue efforts save only contents of safes as figures loom for total losses and property owners maneuver through the debris.
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Chattandorn
Tenn
L—Frire
Michardson
Market Street
Hiand
Ami
Bord Mwing
Tustennesser Land Company
Theintes Patton
Duihling
Chattanoora Southern
Chittaniiget, Eatt Columbus Railroad
Tt. G. Dun & Co
National Building & Loan Company
Huree
Mie
Yager
GA. Morris & Co
Third National Bank
Richardson
American Iavvestment Company
Sushe
Charles Richardson
John Richardson
New Orleans
Id. R. Richardson
Propoperty
Bova Ewing
Royal pressure and finance push for peace in Crete crisis
London April 1 A front page analysis argues that royal influence and vast financial interests shape European peace efforts amid the Crete crisis. It notes Princess of Wales letters to Queen Victoria urging restraint, Salisbury’s diplomacy, and Greek Turkish tensions with Crete.
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Prayer OF Wales
Bhansehohl
Thies
Tussin
George
Beyoud
Princess of Wales
Virtocda
Privuee
Crete
Hana
Salisbury
Victoria
Death of Rev. Edward M. Petersen D. D. at Petersburge
The Rev Edward M Petersen D D pastor of the Pligh Street Aberheadist church in this city died at his residence this morning after a period of failing health He was a prominent Virginia Methodist figure with a lengthy ministerial career beginning in Portsmouth and including assignments in Manchester North Carolina Suffolk Richmond Winchester Lexington Appomattox Suffolk Petersburge and Norfolk He was twice married leaving several children Interment will be in the family plot in Blandford cemetery.
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Virginia Methodist Conference
TLS
der Peterson
Petersbore
Willian M
Miarthnn A. Petersen
D'Arc Paul
Peterson
Methodist Conference
Frederickshire
Phen
Virginia
Portsmouth
Manchester
North Carolina
Suffolk
Richmond
Clay Street
Winchester
Ulis
Lexington
Apponmattox
Petersbure
Cay Street
This City
Houvester
High Street
Petersons
Cumberland Street
Norfolk
Wis
Palmville
Matthews County
Lynchbursg
Hillampton
Chester Gwlee
Oy Dheh Street
Peters- Wore
Dr. Petersen
Elen
Skinner
Wheaton
N.C
Was
Ted
Mis
Mary Fr. Ruth
Samuel Ruth
Petersur
Peterson Family Grieves A Longtime City Pastor
Obituary notes the passing of a long-serving Trinity Methodist pastor in this city. He is survived by seven children in various towns including Norfolk Lyneburg and Petersburg, plus several sisters and other relatives. The text references a brother named Dir Peter Sit and the pastor’s work with Trinity.
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Marshell J. Debeson
Norfolk
William A. Peterson
Lyneburg
Samuel W. Peterson
De.terebure
Silas Webb
Ruth
May Peterson
Petersburg
RP. Kirk Parish
Mutthe Shins
Jane Peterson
Petereburg
Muttie Whelueribsan
Sanguilly Pledges Peaceful Cuba Return Aboard Ship
Secretary Sherman commented on Julio Sanguilly’s actions and a sworn pledge from Cabana Fortress. The American and Spanish authorities dispute his insurrection ties as Sanguilly declares he will not seek U S protection if forced into Cuba affairs. Witnesses attest to the January 21 1917 Cabana document signatures.
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Washington
Sherman
Jutice Sanguilly
Jacksonville
Ides
Cuba
Spain
Saneuilly
Thepent
Spanteh
Mogilshad
Tec
Julio Sanguilly
Eltigen
Cabana Fortress
Wavana
United Suites
Lowill
United States
Orivess Cabana
Tlayana
The Pullipin e Rebellion Rises in Madrid April 11
Madrid reports public enthusiasm over Manila news of Spanish victories in the Philippines. Government troops seal Cavite and the province, with hopes Spain has ended the insurgency. General Polijea rumored to receive laurel cross. Primo de Rivera to be advanced. Col. Chujedu noted for Cuba role.
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Madrid
Manila
Philippines
Cavite
Poly Jeja
Philippine Islands
Primo de Tuvera
Chaimbro
Chujedu
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Antonio Maceo
Modern Bargain Store Prices On Dry Goods
Levy Bros Modern Bargain Store at 344 Main street advertises yardages and prices for Spring Dress Goods Batiste Lawns Chenille Table Covers and more. Includes new silkline drapery Turkish Tinsel Drapery Corsets and Thompson's Glove Fitting Corsets with various hosiery and lace items listed.
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Batiste
Thompson
India
Levy Bros
Main Street
Say Uncle Kastus and Sam John in a Row at the Custom House
A dialogue unfolds with insult and scolding as Sam John castigates Uncle Kastus for sniffing out a STUCK LP. Srastus responds in silent defiance. Bakers mockly tap the Major, while Max's MAXON Crackers keep moving, noting the oli Box on each cracker and addressing Major Wright.
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Kastus
Sam Johnsing
Srastus
Max
Maxon
Tailoring House Secures New Cutter for Perfect Satisfaction
Andrews and Parker announce a new cutter for their merchant tailoring department to guarantee patrons full satisfaction with every order.
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Andrews & Parker
New Eton Battery and Dental Rooms Advertised
Fragmented notice mentions New Eton Battery and dental rooms in Ennis and Norfolk. Names Wright's 370 Main Street old No 106, Scole agents, and New Neweal Discovery. Phrases suggest advertising dental extraction services and products with unclear claims.
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Lfe
Scole
Norfolk
Wright's
Main Street
Old No
N. Y
Ennis
Insurgents Fight Bashi Bazouks Near Canea Peninsula
Turkl ish forces and Bashi Bazouks clash as insurgents on the Canea peninsula evacuate, with international naval forces inactive. Moslems suffer heavy losses while arms move unseen toward the town and Spiajzia as Mussulmans swell numbers.
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Canea
Selina
Oldskirts
Modjies
Suda Bay
Gomme
Spiaxzia
Vic
Foreign admirals censured over Akrotiri peninsula clash
London reports from Canea say Torcien admirals were blamed for fighting between Insurgents and Turkish irregulars on Akrotiri. Admiral Canevaro, Italian naval officer in command of combined fleets, allegedly agreed to insurgent safe passage through Canen to the island interior, but protections were not arranged.
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Altvotir
Wime
London
Canea
Akrotiri
Canevaro
Ttalia
Canen
Douw & Co Norfolk Tailor Ad Promises Fine Imported Trims
Unemeth Print nines. If it were proper for us to print the whims of the gentlemen for whom we have made and are making dotass they would be found to be the foremeased in Norfolk. We are privileged to refer to some of them on request. Our clientage grows as we make clothes unmatched by New York makers for less money than usual in Norfolk. Our large stock is wholly imported with fine trims available.
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Turkey
Greece
Europe
Salinika
Sldgar Vincent
Ottoman Tank
George
Norfolk
New York
Douw & Ca
Granby Street
Clairvoyant Advert in Third Page Teases Reading
A faded advertium style notice on page three markets clairvoyant services under a mysterious banner. It claims insights, fortune readings, and guidance from a named operator. Local readers are urged to seek a reading for personal clarity.
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