Chautauqua by the Sea proposed for Norfolk coast
The plan for a Chautauqua by the Sea, to be led by Rev. Groves and a notable roster of lecturers from Virginia and beyond, was outlined. Norfolk as the first-season site, June 15 to July 15, with Academy of Music likely hosting two daily lectures, and a future coastal city to be built as a permanent home.
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Mons MN
Goshen
Chiautauqua By the Sea Company
Qreyts Ans Sts
Young
Ken Fpeworth Mide
Church
Alr
JL S.reeves
Barry Wolcoits
Re Vs. Groves
Cmoussula
Afountains
Uhantaqua Lake
New York
Groves
Samply
Whim Tur
Role Lowing
A. Dt. Cocke
T. J
University of Vireginia
Wy. Afaelin
Dadee PY. Parray
J.1. Hall
William and Mary College
Humphries
M.A
University of Virginian
Power
Columbus
J. William Jones
Charles Edward Bishop
Herebert Stanley Renton
Brooklyn
Col
L. P. Copeland
Noah K. Davis
University of Virginia
J. Dinsmore
Oe Dixon
A. Quarte
Washington and Lee University
H.W. Elam
Corporal Tanner
Henry Alexander White
Polk Miller
Tranckel
Ollerss
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Academy of Music
Worfolk, Wirginia Beach and Southern Railroad
Geonn View
Sorfolls
Chautauqua
Iis
Atlantic
Princess Arp
Dewau Grove
Ny Jo
Chautauqua City
N.Y
Sey
Esurss
Spessking
United States
Ste
Jeunimas Bryan
Principad
de Ton
Joby
Ambove
Streeters
Grant Monument Unveiling Prompts Virginia Tension
The Prichmond Light Infantry, one of the South’s oldest groups, plans to attend the New York unveiling of a Grant monument. A complication arises over whether two Virginia Black regiments should participate, with calls for Gov. O’Ferrall to lead Blues as a personal escort.
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Uy Associated Press
Richmond
Prichmond Light Infantry
South
New Yorke
Virginia
Blues
Mage Cutching
Jefforts
Opferrall
Tn Blues
Battleship Oregon Damaged Near Puget Sound
Word from Camimander Whithie at the Puget Sound Navy Yard says the battleship Oregon struck ground during approach and scraped her bottom and plating near the forward turret. It notes no indication of how serious the damage is.
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Associated Press
Virginian
Washington
Navy Department
Camimander Whithie
Puget Sound Naval Station
Washimacton
Orercan
Newest Discovery Advertised by New York Dental Rooms
Petersburg April 16. A dull morning reports three prisoners confined for the crime of breaking and entering. James Sellill is named as a convict, receiving a punishment of one year in the county jail. The notice mentions dental goods and advertisements for a New York dental room at 234 Main Street Ennis.
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Petersburg
Val
Prince Choerge
James Seliell
City Council Deliberates Franchising Telephone Lines
The Select Council tabled a vote on granting a franchise to the American Telegraph and Telephone Company amid petitions and public input. Citizens voiced support and opposition while council members debated length of time for discussion and the scope of overhead wire rights.
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Olesraph and Telephone Company
al Vipinit
Duhate Dsoom
Southery Stules Teluphonoe
Cnameil
Ovduuries
Udit
Power Ciry
Cie
Cnerralteathea
Ordas
Oman
Womble
Freeman
Wieste Belepideme
Amerock
Virginia
Pgs Mole Peat Company
Tore de Comanen
IneCaNs
Bem
Sould
Diesel
Merchancie Milliwitactivers' Association
Ors’ Association
Wholesate
Clydlon
Ophe Motipdh
West
Adontiduel Petithins
Nieely
Ile Malls
Thom
Mir. Jones
Es Exchange
Lothely
Bometit
AL P.thom
Amercan Telephone Eo Telegraph Company
Werforlk
America
Norfolk Debates Rates for Telephone Charter
Judge Brooke and attorneys argue over maximum rate safeguards and charter terms for connecting Norfolk with national telephone networks. Key figures include Colonel Naylor, Willcox, Starke, and Al Thom. The dispute centers on monopoly risks, public interest, and state regulation principles.
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L. D. Starke
Norfolk
Beleet
Willcox
Db Shadl
Jone Diskiunee Company
Bell
Brooke
Tucker Rooke
Pelephonie Econmipuansy
Lit
Im Yuri
Lanoit Tine
Xoned Unose
Ava
Chen
Wwe
Mreshiens
Brookes
Celebration of Jefferson Birthday Dinner in Washington
A distinguished Democratic gathering in Washington marked Jefferson’s birth anniversary with an elegant banquet at the Metropolitan hotel. Notables including William J. Bryan attended. toasts honored Jeffersonian principles and the party’s long tradition of liberty, justice, and cautious reform.
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Jefferson
Associated
Vivednian
Washington
Annie
Vicw
Johnc. Calhoun
Mr. Bryan
McMillan
Stamater Jones
Arkansas
Representative Hand
Missouri
Lents
Oni
Sibley
Pennsyivindn
Andrew Lipscomb
Virginia
Bryan
Saul
Heran
Ryan
Jeneth
Thomas Jefferson
William J. Bryan
Nehya
Prom Jeferson
James I. Jones
Ayemsle
Joseph
Pennsylvania
John J. Lewis
Onto
Hain
Clete
Andriew J. Talpnstomb
Wmn. Sulzer
New York
Populist Platform Calls for Free Coinage and Metalism Stand
An April Washington dispatch outlines Populist rhetoric urging free coinage and bimetallic standards as the path to reform. The piece cites leadership declaring the party will not yield on the single tax of silver and calls for international agreement to promote metallism.
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Thomas Jeffergen
Chicago
Republian
Associated Press
Ishington
River Flood Rages Across Mississippi. Levee Breach Reported
Memphis dispatch notes the Mississippi River rising and flooding, with a Davis Island levee breach in Warren County Mississippi. Helena sees rising refugees and relief efforts, with 6,000 people dependent on aid and a weekly $3,000 budget allocated. Lieutenants Trowan and Crowley depart to Greenville and White River to assess conditions, as crowds shelter on barges and receive Helena supplies.
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Ty Associated Press
Memphis
Venn
Vicksburg
Tallelah
Davis Island
Warren County
Miss
Mississippi
Relief Committee
Trower
Helena
Old Town Ridge
Trowan
Crowley
Greenville
White River
Solty
Tihan
Modus
Avenue
Dawsons
Lower Lindow
Perguson
Knowlton
Ilelena
Hime-Minor Company's Plano Tuner Finds Service at No 240 Mui Street
A reliable and experienced plano tuner is available at The Hime-Minor Company's new No 240 Mui Street location, offering trusted instrument care and maintenance services.
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Hime-Minor
Easter bargains at Levy Bros Modern Bargain Store
Great Easter Rule sale in full blast at Levy Bros on 644 Main Street promises advertised prices from Sunday’s paper. Also notes eye strain and headache relief offered by Dr Weck with claims of proper relief in most cases.
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Levy Bros
Main Street
Dr. Weck
Greeks Fire on Turks as Crisis Deepens in Crete
The 1897 dispatch reports Greek forces firing near a Turkish garrison amid mounting frontier tensions. Winter weather and slow communications delay movements as both empires muster about 100,000 troops. French envoy Gambon seeks an autonomous Crete with mixed Greek Turkish evacuations, but fears rise that efforts arrive late.
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Associated Press
Athens
Turkey
Greece
Constantinople
Mr. Gambon
Crete
Reign of terror in Epirus as Turks burn and plunder
The Athens correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports compromise appears likely between Greece and Turkey. Epirus officials describe a terrorizing situation with Turkish forces burning villages and looting. The Vali of Janina reportedly orders Christians to supply ten sheep and a bullock to the Turkish army.
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Associated Press
Virginian
London
Athens
Daily Chronicle
Turkey
Greece
Cireles
Epirus
Janina
Greeks Hit Austrians as Fighting Intensifies at Kissamo
At Kissamo the Greek forces exchange fire with an Austrian boat aiding the assault. Turkish gunboats retaliate as wounded crews and insurgents clash. Reports say Cretans recently executed a Turkish noncommissioned officer outside the fort amid the fighting. Foreign warships intervene to halt the Turkish fusillade at Akrotiri.
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Associated Press
Canea
Kissamo
Akrotiri
Richmond Blue Birds Lose To Brooklyn In Close Game
Richmond colors show a strong effort but fall to Brooklyn 9 2 in a tight nine inning contest. Stultz Chesbrom Bohbel Foster Kennedy Dan Grim work the mound as umpire Tate calls the game.
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Associated Press
Virginians
Richmond
Blue Birds
Brooklyn
Stultz
Chesbrom
Bohbel
Foster
Kennedy
Dan
Grim
Mr. Tate
University game ends in a gym thriller at Pennsylvania
The Associated Press reports a tense matchup featuring Penn and North Carolina with a dramatic score and standout performances. A late surge by the Penn team kept the game in reach, highlighting key plays by several players and shifting momentum throughout the contest.
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Associated Press
Virginiany
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Thomas W. Willcox
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