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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1897

Page

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Nations Splendid Tribute to Grant at New York Tomb

Citizens and soldiers gathered as the nation dedicated Ulysses S. Grant’s tomb in New York. President McKinley reviewed the parade, Grant family and cabinet members sat near the platform, and Porter delivered the oration amid crowds, wind, and ceremonial pageantry.

Gen Ulysses Grant New York United States Ulysses S. Grant Riverside Drive Monument Oval Strong Hudson McKinley Dolphin Cleveland Tracy Mr. Cleveland Hobart Thomas B. Reed Stong Fred. Grant A. G. Grant MckKinley Abner McKinley Maud McKinley America John P. Newman Our Father Lincoln Stanton Sherman Sheridan Washington Iie Gray Natron Pred Grant Horace Porter Porter General Porter Mayor Strong

Naval Parade Opens Dedication Services In New York

Warships drew attention in a bustling harbor as dignitaries arrived and dedication services began. The grand division commanded by Rear Admiral Francis H Bunce waited in the river near the tomb while the merchant marine division prepared in the lower bay for a 2 o clock start. The dress ship maneuver showcased busy crews and flags everywhere as continued coverage promised on the fifth page.

New York Grand Division Merchant Marine Division Francis H. Bunce United States Navy John Sonular Singh Osterhaus Charles Marsh

Burress Son & Co Bank Failure Shocks South

The Burruss Son & Co bank, a prominent Southern institution founded in 1804, failed after heavy withdrawals totaling $175,009 since July. Captain N Burruss, sole proprietor, sought protection through an assignment to Theodore S Garnett, with liabilities around $340,000 and assets mainly real estate projected to realize about $400,000.

Buirtes Son & Co Ccurruss William ‘T. Herrison Burrues, Tarrison &Co Harrison Thursuss Son & Co C. Burruss N. Burruss George Newton Newton Burruss Burrnes Son & Co Captain Burruses Gapain Burates Richmond N. Turruss Gurruss Son & Co Burrusy Burruse Harries Son & Co Exchange National Bank Franklin Savings, Lain Gros Farmers’ Banks

Complex Trust Property Transfer Listing in Roanoke

The document outlines a vast transfer of real estate and interests including multiple city blocks on Troanoke Avenue Charlotte Street Granville Avenue Granby Street and West Main Street plus a Chowan River tract with a sawmill and various farms in Orange Dinwiddie Norfolk Surrey and Roanoke counties. The assets are placed in trust for creditors with equal payment terms, a five percent trustee commission, and liquidation to cash. The deed also mentions a transfer from Margaret Burrus to W C Burruss covering property on Malin Street and a Norfolk County farm.

Burruss Son & Co Theodore S. Garnett Man Street Charlotte Street Princess Anne Avenue Cumberland Street Marshall Avenue Queen's Court Baxter Avenue Brewer Street Nebraska Street Bank Street Water Street Plume and Atlantic Strees Thayer's Plume Atlantic Streets Moore's Blacksmith Prime Street American Peanut Company Jo's Rowland Avenue Arcade Lane Troanoke Avenue City Ehail Avenue Atlantic Street Merchants' Storage Company City Jall Avenue Plume Street Moore's Blacksmith Shop Freemason Street Dukehouse Woodside's Lane Granville Avenue Charles Street Granby Street Enterprise Land Company West Main Street Chowan River North Carolina Tunissina- Hon Moanoke and Chowan Lumber Company Orange County Surreys County Dinwiddle County Norfolk County Roanoke Radford N. Thurrurs W. Co. Burruss Margaret W. Burruss N. Burruss N. Burries Margaret Burrugs W. C. Burrugg Malin Street

Imperial visit of Francis Joseph arrives in St Petersburg

Royal Hosis and Gue sta Francia Seneph and Nieto arrive with Emperor Francis Joseph on a state visit. Grand Dukes and officials meet at the station. The party tours Anstehkoff and Winter palaces, greeted by cheering crowds. A 31 gun salute signals quartering. Pleasant weather noted.

Francia Seneph Auxtiria Joseph Anstehkoff Palace Russia Winter Palace Francis Joseph

Will Be Elected Today in Frankfort

In Frankfort Kentucky April 27 the senator ballot was a formal affair with each candidate receiving one vote. Republicans plan a full attendance tomorrow to secure election. Nominee DeBoer admits writing letters to Populist Poor months ago but denies they imply free silver. Judge Cantril signals no motion to quash or demurrer will be argued this term. defense plans no action until September term.

Frankfort DeBoer Cantril

Jollying Canada and imperial tariff change debated in Commons

In the House of Commons Sir Charles Vincent announces a resolution praising Canada for recent tariff reforms aiding British trade and labor, hoping federation steps extend to Australasia and Africa. Chamberlain notes the changes reflect friendship but do not alter UK free trade. Advert: Newest discovery in paleness extraction at N Y Dental Rooms, 734 Main Street.

London House of Commons Charles Is. H. Vincent Sheffield Dominion of Canada Ottawa Empire Australasia South Afria Chamberlain Cannda Tyndest United Kingdom N. Y Main Street Ennis

Million and a Quarter in Newport News Fire Damage

A blaze at Newport News destroyed two large Chesapeak e and Ohio warehouses and damaged four vessels. The Old Dominion Steamship company’s steamer escaped major damage after being moored to pier No 1. Firefighters, aided by the Chesapeake and Ohio line, cut down conveyors and saved the massive grain elevators while nine men were badly burned. The origin remains undetermined, with theories ranging from spontaneous combustion to incendiary action.

Newport News Chesapeaks and Ohio Railway Old Dominion Steamship Company Old Dominion Columbia Bischoff Cilintonda Wanderer Forrest John Diggs Pes” Johnson Krite Jock Anderson Clintonia Holden Cook Queensmoore Comepany Richmond New York Benjamin James Madison J. T. Page Norfolk Ol. H. EB. Parker Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Virginian WES Liberty Fire Company No. 1 Pier 6 Liberty Company Senger Pier No. 7

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