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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1897

Page

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Morgan speaks for Cuba in Senate warships vs lawyers

Senator Morgan urged recognition of a state of public war in Cuba and argued for ships of war to protect Americans, contrasting his stance with Spanish connections cited by opponents. The debate touched on Cuban policy, the Dingley tariff discussion and Senate reorganizational proposals.

Morgan Washington House Committee On Appropriations Senate Pettherew Allison Farle South Carolina To-Norrow West Secretary of the Treasury Air, Morrill Vermont Cuba Mr. Morgan United States Spain Ife Muir Stanting Lee Hale Alaban Mr. Worgan Maine Mr. Hale Alabama

Senate Debates Bankruptcy Bill Amid Byparty Clash

The day featured remarks and a test vote on resuming consideration of the bankruptcy bill. Mr Stewart spoke for three and a half hours opposing involuntary bankruptcy and sparred with Mr Chandler over discussants on metallism. The Senate adjourned at 6 30.

Stewart Chandler Senate

Crittenton Meetings Draw Large Audience at Academy

Evangelist Crittenton filled the Academy of Music with the week’s largest crowd. Ministers joined the service as prayers and Scripture readings opened a three quarters of an hour sermon on The Coming to Christ. A voluntary choir formed near the organ as notices urged daily services and youth and child engagement.

Academy Evangelist Crittenton Academy of Music Harry Walton Union Mission M. B. Wharton Ible W. Z. Youn J. D Tinoveluck Satdlers Hampton Sworviews MekKendree Methodist Church Bramneton Ward

Bonding Deadlock and Key Senate Votes Amid Kentucky Session

The joint session nominates Henry Martin for U S Senator amid party splits and abstentions. Silver Democrats and bolting Republicans complicate the tally as Blackburn carries momentum and a quorum fight ensues. Partial results show Milt Middleton elected to succeed Salyer, with ongoing caucus maneuvers and a Korea crown prince kidnapping noted.

Frankfort Henry Li Martin Woodford County United States Milison Fulston Elmore Blackburn Dr. Hunter House Milt Dlage Salyer Saty Init Jones Republican Caucus Nation Hunter Senate Bronston Dem

Ohio voters swing to Democrats in key Ohio cities

Special to the Record reports in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Canton and other cities the Democratic party overran Republican majorities in municipal races. Gains included Canton’s mayor, Cincinnati council, Cleveland and Hamilton city tickets, and statewide implications for free silver influence and possible legislative shifts.

Cincinnati Foraker Cleveland Hanna MckKinsey Canton Ashnell Springhehl George L. Cox Inecinnati Gustav Tattel

Democratic Triumph in Chicago Mayor Race

The Democratic candidate Carter Slenry Clarrison won the Chicago mayoral election by an estimated 85,000 plurality, aided by independent Republicans and labor support. The result gives Democrats about 39 of 60 aldermen with a solid council majority, signaling a repudiation of the Republican machine.

Mamilton Democratic Chy Charles S. Bosch Hynesville Coun- Chien Board of Education Mckinley Soi Springfield Bushnell John A. Goda Jovity Akron Young Abkinley Elty Fostoria Repubicanes W. Lughes Anwor Batley Demamrais Carter Harrison Chicago Carter Slenry Clarrison Bryan Nathaniel C. Sears Carter Clarrison

Chicago Election Sparks Strong Interest in Washington

April 6 report shows crowds in Washington awaiting Chicago results. Democrats display strong enthusiasm as Mr. Kiegan studies Chicago returns. a telegram from Cartes Thireson praises victory. Gryan plans departure for the South with uncertain plans for a Florida Legislature speech next Friday.

Washington Kiegan Chicago Clarrison Cartes Thireson Cincinnati Detroit Gryean South Florida

Southern Associated Press Ends News Gathering

At a New York meeting on April 6 1897 the Southern Associated Press voted to discontinue collecting and distributing news and to establish contract relations with the Associated Press. The group praised Patrick Wish and Aw O C Hatton for their service and loyalty before adjourning.

Associated New York Southern Associated Press Astor House Cley Coblowine United Press Newngland New York State Associated Press Patrick Wish Southern Associated Tress Aw. O J. H. Bstilg FF. P. Glass

Southern Associated Press Plans Ninety Year Contracts

The Southern Associated Press met at the Astor House with J. H. Estill presiding. A resolution authorized members to sign ninety year contracts with the Associated Press and to perpetuate the Southern Associated Press organization for mutual benefit.

New York Southern Associated Press Astor House J. H. Estill Associated Press

March port entries and local notices mix in New York brief

Local items report March port entries and various happenings. Mrs Caldwell Wardy visits New York shore. Dr Paul and family travel to Lone Pine to see his father. A revival begins at Crace Baptist Church with services 7:45 p.m. Captain Jindgins involved in Chesapeake incident. Moodys depart aboard Royal Blue Line to Brooklyn. Charles Fink returns from Maryland, still recovering from illness.

Caldwell Wardy New York Paul Mr. Paul Lone Pineda Ar Clearch Madge Martin Court of Law and Chinevery Crace Baptist Church Sam Wilson Porter Eavell Jindgins Sraire Chesapeake Virginia Kh. C. Moody UW. S Raleigh Moody Jefu Royal Blue Line Brooklyn Charles Fink Southern States Telephone Company Maryland

St. Louis Re elects Republican Ticket in Lively Mayoral Race

After three weeks of heated campaigning in St. Louis Missouri the Republican slate led by Alegenhein won the mayoralty by large margins. The municipal assembly will be evenly split with about nine thousand dollars in funds at stake. Opponents included Clarkison the regular Democrat and Meriwether the bolting Democrat.

St. Louis Alegenhein Riegenhein Alayer Clarkison Meri

Senatorial race in Thirty fourth district confirms Hager elected

Louisville April 6 Tonight's returns confirm Mt Hager Blackburn Silver Democrat is elected senator in the Thirty fourth district.

Louisville Mt Hager Blackburn Silver

River rising at St Louis as river gauge hits 28 feet

Mississippi river remained stationary overnight then began to rise this morning. Gauge at 28 feet with reports from Keokuk and points north showing gradual increase. Des Moines and Missouri rivers rising rapidly. lower river expected to gain at least two feet in forty eight hours. Weather clear and warm in Missouri and Arkansas.

St. Louis Weather Bureau Old Missouri Arkansas

Anxiety at Natchez Flood Warns Levees Urgently

River levels rise at Natchez and surrounding points with warnings of the severest overflow in the nation. Levee authorities urge men and boys to suspend work and fortify embankments as Missouri and other rivers show anxiety and further rises forecast.

St. Louiz Seripnos-McRae Press Association Helena Ark Greeneville Miss Natchez St. Joseph Missouri River Keokuk St. Paul Louisiana Alton

Mississippi River Stays Sharp Rise Near Minneapolis

The river at St Paul stands at eight teen feet with hours of stagnation and officials hope for a limited rise. Lafayette school is flooded and closed. Engineer Rundlett installed a river boom to shield a vulnerable Wabash street bridge pier. Ringlineer Capellan closed the Tenth avenue bridge in Minneapolis over fear of damage.

St. Paul Minn Weather Bureau Lafayette Rundlett Wabash Street Ringlineer Capellan Tenth Avenue Minneapolis

Flood scene in Tennessee shows limited improvement

Encouraging forecast for twenty four hours arrives as levee work continues in the state. Levees that resisted the rain are being strengthened and no section is abandoned until it fails. An unrelated ad touts painless dental extractions at WN. Y. Dental Rooms, 234 Main Street, Ennis.

Memphis Tenn WN. Y Main Street Ennis

Hobnobbing in Virginia Politics and Church Frictions

Special dispatch from Farmville reports Governor McKinney near death and unlikely to finish his term. Mayor Tyler advocates for Gubernatorial nomination while Judge Rhea exits the Attorney General race. Park Agnew’s Internal Revenue job seen as anti Lamb victory. ministerial efforts push for Sabbath observance and Rev. Dr. Farr’s Savannah call looms over Richmond.

Tyler Chrylog the Wee Inc Eligatn'sy Indge Rhea Agnew Anth Tinmb Itichmond Farmville McKinney Hoge ‘Yler Bute Manchester W. J. Rhea Turisto Jlon Sam Williams Oat Anant-Lamb Park Agnéw Alexandria Pat McCaull Wadalls James D. Brady Harrison Lst

Damages Awarded in Two London Libel Actions

In the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice Miss Marlon Terry wins £600 damages for libel over a publication claiming she would marry her brother in law Mr Morris. Artist Joseph Pennell receives £50 damages in a suit against the Saturday Review and writer William Slicert.

Toondon Marlon Terry St. James Queen's Bench High Court of Justice Today Terry Morris Miss Terry Hel Joseph Pennell Saturday Review William Slicert High Court of Justice Mr. Pennell

Withdrawal of Greece Faces Powers Overtures

In Constantinople on April 6, a British minister in Ath ens was instructed to approach Greece with proposals to end the deadlock and allow a favorable withdrawal. If rejected, foreign warships may blockade Piraeus, while a cabinet meeting discussed sending more Regulars to the Greek frontier.

Constantinople Athens Légerion Greece Piraeus Wildez Palace Wildez Palace Histerthing

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