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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
1
Washington reports Chairman Jones of the National Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee leaders reviewing campaign plans. Senator Gorman predicts Maryland will back Democrats. Jones denies the quoted remark about Populists allying with African Americans. Republican NC member Pearson says such talk could push Populists toward Republicans.
Reports from Montgomery dated Aug 4 say the election passed quietly with light local votes. Black belt counties show Democratic majorities. white counties shift toward Democrats from Populists. Indications point to sweeping Democratic victory statewide with both Legislature chambers leaning Democratic.
Lincoln August 3 The much studiedBryan itinerary is settled. He leaves Lincoln Friday August 1 at 2 05 p m by the Mock Island route for Des Moines arriving 9 20 p m. He speaks at Des Moines then departs for Chicago arriving 7 p m Saturday. From Chicago to New York the route remains via Pennsylvania railroad with a stopover at Pittsburgh Monday night. Regular campaign work begins at Republican National Headquarters with Mark Hanna and N B Scott among early arrivals and Powell Clayton in charge of speaking arrangements.
A dispatch from Harrisonburg Virginia reports the death of Dr. S. H. Moffitt a longtime state political figure. He served in both houses of the General Assembly and sponsored the Moffitt Bell Punch act of 1877 which used a mechanical drink registration device and taxed drinks registered.
Nathaniel Martin, a Winston area farmer, was run over and killed by a Norfolk and Western freight train just north of Madison this morning. He lay on the track and a bottle of whiskey was found nearby.
Belaire Maryland August 3 Charles Whitaker a well to do farmer and Harvord county citizen was shot yesterday afternoon by William Dowling a former friend and trustee sale buyer Dowling surrendered Whitaker died last night aged sixty five Dowling held a grudge over the farm purchase The incident occurred on Dowling's former property now part of Whitaker's ranch.
Senator White, chairman of the National Notification Committee of the Democratic National Convention, cannot attend the Bryan and Sewell notification in New York on August 11 due to his busy law practice and absence in Chicago. He completed the official notification and sent it east for signing by committee members. In White's absence, temporary chairman Senator Daniel would preside, though he is away in Europe. Gov. Stone of Missouri may head the committee.
The Machlas sailed from Yokohama for Chemaine while the Monterey reached Port Angeles and the San Francisco arrived at Smyrna. The Columbia docked at Tompkinsville, the Cushing at New York, and the Maine at Norfolk to coal and join the North Atlantic squadron. Naval cadets were appointed, including Chas T Ware and alternate B C Knox from New Jersey, and C K Mullick from Batavia, Ola. Admiral Ramsay resumed duties as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation after a vacation in North ern New York and the Great Lakes.
The Krong Zeitung reports Austria plans an international league to shield Central European grain producers from American competition. The move follows anticipated aggressive economic legislation by the United States.
Concord New Hampshire August 5 leaders of the gold Democrats hire Le Bun and campaign to secure delegates for the State Convention in September. They favor a declaration on State zones and ignore the Chicago Convention nominees and platform. The scheme risks a sharp test and aligns with the rank and file of New Hampshire Democracy who threaten decisive defeat.
Atterna Hong Shut Down Philadelphia August 3 The plush and carpet departments of the extensive mills of John and James Dobson at the Malls of Schuyler resumed operations today after a prolonged shutdown. Eighteen hundred hands are employed. The blanket department which gives work to 500 hands shut down on Saturday for a week or longer.
A London Sportsman dispatch from Toronto dated August 1 reports that Stansbury covered Gaudaur’s deposition, binding his acceptance of Gaudaur’s challenge to row down the Thames in September for the world championship.
Been promoted in Wilmington as H M Emmerson a noted railroad official is appointed general freight and passenger agent for the Atlantic Coast Line system with headquarters in Wilmington. The appointment is effective from August first.
Boston August 3. The wool commission house W. D. Eaton & Co. at Leather Square assigns to J. W. Spaulding. The liabilities reach about 250 000, of which 200 000 is unsecured. The assets cannot be estimated. The failure stems from the weak wool trade.
Washington August 3 The Treasury reported the gold reserve at the close of business stood at 110,085,900 dollars with daily withdrawals totaling 435,100 dollars.
Three whales, two play backs and a sperm whale, rode in and out with Sausalito and Tiburon ferries yesterday under San Francisco Call report. They followed the steamer for miles, leaping and sounding, then moved toward the head of the bay while feeding on small fish and showing little fear of ships.
Republican precinct meetings last night elected delegates and alternates to the City Convention at Hunter Woods Hall then to the District Republican Congressional Convention in Hampton Wednesday. Loyalty to Col Lamb and endorsement of McKinley and Hobart were adopted. ward reports list multiple delegates and alternates with committee officers. The county convention re elected L. M. Vance as county chairman and named delegates to the Hampton convention amid a pro Bowden tone.
Petersburg August 3 Special report notes prominent Republicans at Claint and in Petersburg debating the Vir ginia political realignment. Attendees include Gen. Butler Halling Col. Aerane and other national figures. Reports recount a deadly Dinwiddie shooting scene, town crime, and local council changes asRevenue figures and a new freight depot plan emerge.
A Concord dispatch reports attempts by African American investors to build a cotton mill to be run largely by negro labor. Leader N. C. Coleman estimates personal wealth from postwar ventures and suggests strong white support if needed, aiming to make the mill a negro enterprise. The piece argues colored people deserve skilled work and self-help opportunities, and that cotton manufacturing should be open to them if successful.
Paying the bounty in Washington on August 2 the Treasury started sending checks totaling 5 million dollars granted by Congress and held by Compiler Bowler.
In New York on August 3, Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. wed Grace Wilson despite his family's disapproval and threat of disinheritance. The simple ceremony at the Wilson home on Fifth Avenue featured a small gathering, no guests from the Vanderbilt clan, and a swift five minute service led by Rev. William H. Pott. The couple left for Saratoga after a brief postnuptial reception, with congratulatory telegrams from nobility including the Prince of Wales. Vanderbilt presented a large diamond heart with sapphires as a wedding gift to Miss Wilson.
Washington reports the August money circulation total at 114.908043 billion dollars, with per capita use at 10 dollars for the population. July money in circulation rose by 5.17 million and 042 thousand dollars, with treasury figures noting the overall rise in circulation.
In Washington the Franco American committee reports likely opening of French faculties to American students as freely as existing ones. Over fifty Americans already enroll in French faculties, while German student numbers rise after January decree. Debate in the Chamber of Deputies centers on medical entry for foreigners and potential regulation changes. Also notes that electric heat has thawed frozen pipes in England using a double wire to melt ice.
Baltimore August 2 Seaboard Air Line plans to slash water tolls despite Judge Simonton injunction. Officials claim ICC lacks jurisdiction over water traffic and will wage battle in Chesapeake Bay, focusing on Baltimore to Atlanta routes. A rate cut to 2 cents per hundred pounds may take effect from Baltimore to Athlunea via Bay Link, with local rate adjustments pending.
In a Cuban city a eleven year old boy is condemned to death after he killed a Spanish officer who assaulted his sister. The Atlanta Constitution argues Spain must answer for outrages and urges the United States to speak firmly to Spain, noting public opinion as a force against tyranny.
A Victorian critique laments widespread boorishness among gentlemen, condemning lack of invitations replies, late arrivals, and ungracious behavior at balls. It calls for women leaders to refuse entry to manners-deficient men, advocating bold social discipline to restore decorum before next season. Also notes a stock sale at 172 Main Street.
Richmond special reports a pending reorganization of the State Democratic Committee at the Jefferson Hotel with new executive members named, rumors of McKinney support and Basil Gorton’s letter, plus broker W A Porterfield’s Bryan nomination forecast and gold Democrats’ activity. anderem mentions a suicide near figures tied to Navigation and a drowning mystery on the Paragon steamer near Newport News and the death of Mrs Catherine Braner.
A French style note mentions vegetable meat from soy and tofu like products, calling it tort with digestible protein. In Bonne Terre Maryland lightning struck a house, the bed caught fire but feathers absorbed the shock, sparing two sleeping women.
Advertisement from Levy Bros Modern Store and Wright's announces a large August sale with reduced prices on Oriental Chenille rugs, chenille table covers, towels, ginghams, sweaters, hosiery, shirts, damask, napkins, mosquito netting, diaper cloth, damask tableware, and linens. Promotions promote bulk discounts, new merchandise arrivals, and a discount push to start August.
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