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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1897

Page

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Record of Horror and Spain Cuba War Debate

In the Senate Mr Chandler offered a resolution to probe payments by the Interstate Commerce Commission for attorneys fees and whether attorneys were employed by railroads in related cases. Mr Morgan denounced Spanish cruelty in Cuba, defended American prisoners, and highlighted the case of Owen Melton. The session included debate on bankruptcy and adjourned after an executive session.

Washington, D. C Senate Chandler Committee On Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commision Commission Congress Earl Derocrat South Carolina Chander Miewan Cuba Mtr Alorgan Senta Ale Morgan Spain di Lome Dupuy de Lome Java Barion Spandel Prizon Supe Pose United States Aly Morzan Dart Air. Morgan Rengtor Youre Wen Melton Melton Dupreon Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Diaz Muor Uf iv Messie Lawrence State Department Owen Melton Michion Ameri Owen Alclton Mr. Morgan SRO Arkansas Ir. Nelson Minnesota Voor Nelson Harsdness

Senate Reorganization Talks Seen By Republican and Democratic Conferees

Washington April reports say the Senate organizing committees of both parties met in session to seek a reorganization basis. Republicans urged a percentage plan that would trim Democratic representation, while Democrats demanded that Democrats fill committee chairs. No definite action was taken though a willingness to concede existed except on the Ways and Means Committee.

Washington D. C Senate McMillan Gallinger Carter Republiicans Gorman Cockrell Faulkner Wimine Committee

Political deadlock in Kentucky hotel ballot scene described

In Frankfort Kentucky officials report a heated party conference over a contested ballot. Silver Democrats bolt prompting a quorum fight as Blackburn and Martin attract votes while Hunter backs a compromise option. Ballot counts edge to 71 present and no immediate resolution through multiple rounds.

Wmrankfort M.A. Hanna Ohio Minckhurnsis Bradley Fold Democrats Lepublicans Juntec Boltig Nooiienon Worthington Hunter Stepe Hind Toyle Kunter Tallo

Altisnoere Defeats Richmond in One-Sided Match

Altisnoere beat Richmond 7 to 2 in Richmond today. The Orioles play here again tomorrow, then comes Hipston.

Altisnoere Richmond

Newport One Defeated In Afternoon Gumbo Test

Newport One faced Apelle The Joe Yin in a gumbo test this afternoon but lost 10 to 1.

Newport Apelle Joe Yin

Crete Turmoil as Crete Turks Close to Warships

Dispatches describe Cretans massing near Kissinga with four guns aimed at a Turkish held fort. Austria plans moves at Sissuino. Greeks and Turks clash in Maluna Pass as European powers urge Crete evacuation and naval restraint.

Sissuino Times Elassona Gay Maluna Pass Witteh Ilassona Lar-Issa Mies Maxso Crete

Flood Conditions At Memphis Refuge Centers In Delta Distress

A heavy rain and strong northwest wind affect the Mississippi Delta refugee situation. Distressed negro families gather at Stosedale distribution points with aid limited to those in act of need. River levels decline between Colro and Plohene as relief efforts continue.

Memphis Tenna Deprims Mississippi Delta Torey Stosedale Colro Plohene

City Officials Meet Over Flood Survey Receipts

Amid rival views on survey receipts from Congress Mayor Johnson convened a city meeting to discuss aid for flood relief. The gathering showed strong sentiment against exaggerated reports, with Secretary of War Alger contacted and Margo expressing reserved satisfaction at the offers, though aid proved unnecessary.

Pargo M. D Congress Johnson Eligens Alger Wis Dean Kansas City Bacidina Kiel Teton Annie Haiving Fool Post Miteletl Aidandim Joni Voila Cuesis Disseats Vist Daaeloauad Fia

Secretary Alger Pushes Relief Effort for Flood Sufferers

Secretary Alger advances flood relief work with rapid disbursement planned within days. He meets Colonel Gillespie, president of the Mississippi River committee, to coordinate the relief effort.

Washington, TD Alger Homuress Wilbeem Gillespie Mississsippi River

Rivera In Questioned Condition Not in Serious Trouble

Washington reports April advices say General Rivera is wounded near Havana but not in a serious condition. Spanish minister states no order to shoot Rivera and his future remains unsettled amid Cuba relief and Sanguilly arrests, with Cuban sympathizers in the United States influencing views.

Washington, D. C Aks Rivera Dlavana Aine Thie Weyler Rivera Vera General Rivera Abe Sanguilly Senate Sonerouke Lemme Cuba

Havana April Battle Report From Li nar del Tio Region

Havana dispatch describes the Gerona battalion reconnoitering near Macrucijada Li nar del Tio. Insurgent Perito Delsado’s force was surprised. eleven enemy dead, eight prisoners captured, and arms seized. Delgado is seriously wounded and Vidal Dineassi reportedly badly hurt on Marreh Yd. the second Ducassi brother also reportedly wounded per rumor.

Havana Gerona Macrucijada Linar del Tio Perito Delsado Duvass Delgado Vidal Dineassi Marreh Yd Ducassi Brothers

Bryan speech draws huge crowd at San Marco hotel

At a large gathering in a San Marco hotel hall, a section of the ceiling collapsed during Ton W. Deriyan Feunt and Augustine Mia. efforts as the crowd pressed forward. Four hundred fell to the ground but no serious injuries occurred. Bryan was aided to a nearby office for medical attention and planned to address the Legislature tomorrow.

Pallaheasmee Dyer Robinson Pulaski Tenn Knoxville Crchitect J. C

See Dr Week About Your Eyes

An eye care notice promotes visiting Dr Week for eye examinations and glasses prescriptions with a guarantee on all eyewear.

Dr. Week

Knoxville Fire Devastates City Core and Supplies Loss

A massive Knoxville blaze destroyed the heart of the city including major wholesale and rebuilt businesses. Losses estimated between 1.0 and 1.18 million with about six percent insured. Firefighters from Chattanooga aided after a dynamite explosion in a hardware firm and walls were blown down to halt the spread. Dozens were injured, with many residents displaced and several named victims and responders identified.

Knoxville Penn Eliy South Miela Nox W. Odl Kephart Chamber of Commerce Mte John Royle Keppart Flage W. W. Woodruff & Co Knoxville Legion Chattingoga Southern Railway Krnon Chattanooga

Grand Charity Concert At Camp Chamberlin For Infant Sanitarium

A grand charity concert last evening at the Chamberlin in Mort Monroe drew hundreds from Norfolk and other cities. The program repeated Virginia Beach’s celebrated lineup with Miss Irene Rowland and J. Iredell Jenkins leading a varied set of vocal and literary pieces to benefit the Infant Sanitarium. Admiral and Mrs. George Brown and Fort Monroe officials attended as Army and Navy representation filled the audience.

Intel Chamberlin Mort Monroe Virginia Beach J. Iredell Jenkins Schumann Mendelsshon Mr. Jenkins Miss Neely Mizabeth A. Taylor Miss Rowland Ethe Neely Jenkins Taylor Willame Anton BF Koerner A. P. Warrington Chamberlin Norfolk Mier Sumpton Toads Willoughby Spice Norfollk Admiral George Brown Cit N. Curruss Urruss Annie Henry J. Kedall Jenkins Irene Rowland St. C. Tupmian Chel Neely Jllgabeth A. Taylor S. Andrea Whliams J. J. Henry Barton Myers Te Dobrey Ma Goodridge A. GC. Humpreys C. de Witt

President McKinley Holiday Visit Delayed by Dolphin

The Dolphin failed to reach Old Point yesterday delaying President McKinley’s expected shore visit. Preparations were made at Fortress Monroe and aboard the fleet to receive him, but no landing is planned this morning. The voyage out of the capes remains a distinguished program highlight.

Dolphin MckKinley Mdeniured Old Point Fortress Monroe Whl Capes Don. Crooner Tyerfolk North Carolina Cheveland Lsucier

Water colors by Lucien Powell display in Haddington

The Art League in Haddington hosts its second day exhibition of Lucien Powell water colors from Washington. Venetian canal scenes and The Hague with The Wheel of Sunset draw praise while Washington from Miklington Meets and Virginia Roadway offer strong reproductions. The artist’s Congressional Library fresco work has boosted his fame. show runs until the sixth.

Art League Haddington Lucien Powell Washington City Canal Lagoon Hague Washington Miklington Congressional Library Parker Vath

Too Wet to Fight in Navy Monitor Bout Postponed

The fight aboard the monitor Amyprhis Taet was postponed due to heavy rain and slippery decks. Officials cited dangerous conditions and rescheduled the event for clearer weather.

Barnum and Bailey Circus manager plans May appearance

Mr C L Dov, superentrepreneur of the Barnum and Bailey show, arranged for its appearance here on May 5. Also notes the efficacy of advertisements for improved dental extraction, endorsed by N Y Dental Rooms at 234 Main Street Ennis.

Mr. C. la. Dov Dental Stooms Main Street Ennis

Norfolk Academy of Music Leased for Three Years

Contracts signed for the lease of the Academy of Music in Norfolk and the Soldberg home Theatre in Hampton. Leath gains control of Norfolk operations with Ma. Thi A McNivin as manager. Headquarters stay in Richmond now. shows will be prepared in New York for next season.

Richmond Thomas G Academy of Music Norfolk Soldberg Hampton Thi A McNivin Leath American Railway Association Old Point Richmond Locomotive Works

Ex-Gov Bid Kinney Improves in Warmville

Ex-Gov Bid Kinney shows notable improvement in Warmville Virginia after relapse last Saturday. Doctors express cautious optimism for a full recovery as he begins gradual convalescence steps.

Warmville Bid Kinney

Foote Torpedo Boat Christened in Civil War Tribute

In Washington on April 9 Secretary of the Navy christened the torpedo boat Foote now building at Union Iron Works. The vessel honors a Civil War fighting naval commander, preserving his memory.

Foote Washington, D. C Union Tren

Mountain railway project near the Breithorn debated

The text notes a Swiss plan for a Breithorn cable railway near the Matterhorn and mentions global patent data and health complaints. It references rising heat and a doctor visit, with scattered mentions of failures or repairs and a general sense of ongoing, unsettled topics.

Great Britain Breithorn Matterhorn

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