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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1896

Page

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Bolters Convention at Indianapolis Delays in Gold Wing

Delegates from 33 states gather at the Bates and Dennison motels in Indianapolis for a Virginia style bolters convention. The meeting weighs a third ticket and a possible September convention while avoiding a formal Chicago ticket. Delegates debate strategy as General Coxey attends and a provisional committee forms with Palmer as chair.

Indianapoulis Ind Bates and Dennison Bynum Siverites Mr. Whitney Colorado Spriggs Hill Chicago Tiue McCormick William Port Pennsylvania Maryland J. 2. Semmes Moemlere Texas Georgia Pennaylvania Maine General Thickner Kentucky Outhwaite Ohley Wilson Indiana Mwing Tiviots Ryan John M. Walmer Witness Showld Doe Mike Pravt- Stomal Tike Sound Moneys Coxey Coxey, of (Semimonweal Fatie Ape Pennine Mopuliet Monlouk Will Aces Nion Indianapolis Commercial Club Ofelock Con- Kreseman Bynum General Brags Richmond Palmer Mr. Ewing Illinois

Trade Is Unchanged As Markets Pause In Heat Wave

New York August 7 The trade tone is unchanged with cautious buying for needs only. Clothing and shoes show slight firming while credit scrutiny tightens. Wool and Philadelphia mills shut or slow. Oregon wool movement weak after the election. Bank lending constrained. steel and iron dull. Stock values fall on liquidation. Failures in the United States dip versus last week though renewal trade resumes slowly in some regions. Overall, financial strains and weak demand suppress wide market recovery into next week.

New York Urudstreet’s Norrow Wester Packing House Phiadelphia Portland Oregon Chicago United States Middle New England Filsbure 3 Bers Lalthnoe Jolbere Lexas LeoLtan Oing Galveston Certan Louisiana New Orleans Savannah Augusta Iiage Canada Milikeby

Cotton Market Turmoil Surges as Bears and Bulls Clash

New York notices a volatile cotton market with prices opening higher by about 1 point and reaching the year's peak amid blur of bear and bull actions. Major firms like Mohr Nannegan and Lehman Bros push prices up while others form on floor, causing doubt among smaller traders. Volume nears 150000 bales by 10 a.m. The Treasury Reserve ends at 10,858,084 with withdrawals of 430,400.

New York Totten Sieh Mohr, Nannegan & Co Thman Swan & Ty McIntyre and Wardell Lehman Bros

Parks Case Ends in Mistrial Then Local Notes

The jury in the Parks versus Pocahontas Cotton Mills case failed to agree after long deliberation and was adjourned. A separate inquiry found Orpheus Tucker insane and to be sent to the Central State Hospital. The report notes numerous local happenings including a fractured arm, travels of residents to various towns, and religious meetings across Sussex and Dinwiddie counties.

Agret—Poteormturg Petersburg Aue Wronk Parks Bocahontas Cotton Mills Company Phere Deluz Dumages Etty Jal Orpheus Tucker Central State Hospital State Central Hospital Delia Walker Hurt Street J.T. Murphy Washington Murphy Tie Elow Bretele Thomas Ho Wdleran Etty Toemurrow Hla Rev A. Fristoe Pater Lhe Baptist Ghureh Ssex County Nineville Larptist Church Rey Mr. Wrnstoe Atnelhis Counly Teutrald Nest Stindey Bern Mewilte John 5S Petivack Ny Mead

Nomination Contests Shape Party Ticket at Convention

The document reports on a political convention where Wright and Sibley feature prominently, with lines about party factionalism and platform debates. It notes the fusionists, the electors, and the impact on the state ticket, including promises to stump and the role of distinguished attendees. The piece emphasizes party unity tensions and future campaigning steps.

Atlan An- Eustlie Gaveether Mrohiailon Iiteat Waller SIATY Ube Peproes Cheoreli My Ried Cemerah Smithan J Bell Wook Smith Sibley Donald Chirke Nile Sibiny Geareha Hotion Louk Bs Jeans Rex Lone Weison Wis Roetens Hector Tokel

Shelburne Pressed for Congress by Seventh District Nomination

At Mallat at 7 Lagrange Tex August 7 State Senator Shelburne of Austin faced renomination for Congress on the seventh ballot in the Tenth District Democratic Convention. Mike Crowley chaired. Walter Gresham of Iverson would have had the nomination if Duffie had not demanded the convention repudiate the Chiwas Platform and adopt Cleveland and Carlisle financial policy. The convention refused, and Gresham retired. Newest Discovery Ext teeth no pain N E D Rooms Ennis 162 Mary.

Lagrange Tex Shelburne Austin Congress Mike Crowley Walter Gresham Iveston Duffie Cleveland Carlisle

Verdicts in railroad disaster case name several officials

Coroner and jury concluded after seven attempts that Conductor John Ketly and others contributed to the crash. They censured engineer Farr for not using proper signals and blamed a powersman for lacking regard for the right of way. The verdicts cover death, responsibility for the wreck, and discharge of duties in the ill fated collision.

Clin Coeroner McLongtalln John Ketly Camden West Jersey Kelly Wiy Celliston Cenelires George Hauser Greiner Farr

Populist Conventions Telegraph Ideas For Texas Reform

Agents of the Populist State Convention in Galveston report telegrams from the Louisville meeting and outline a platform. They back Jerome for governor, Kearney for lieutenant governor, Ashby for attorney general, Walton for comptroller, and Milton county as secretary of state candidates. The platform endorses the party line, opposes saloons, calls for abolition of convict lease, increased school funding, veteran pensions, and public-official reforms including a free ballot, fair count, speedier trials, and officers subject to popular control.

Minnnesota Biwing Auditorium Soo Outhwaite Obin Byose Mor, Oullwalte Ohio Chinese Tracey New York J. M. Palkner Alubahayi Krauthow Missouri M. Cutcheon St. Paul Wathetinge Indiana John P. Wilson Siteh Ottas Mlehs Desing D. Lawler Alianoeapalis Grover Cleveland George M. Davies Louisvile Holiman Maine Nee Ehoiw Indianapolis Memphis Louisville Bynum I Ehatr Gererdal Tracey Palmer Hilnels Mr. Palmer John RK. Wilson L. WH. Martin Town John P. Prenzer United States Chicago Galveston Tex Ave Eobhesea Hornet Gibbs Ericteg Souther Mercury Louishwan Mss Bey Kansas Theese UL Jenkins Phatforma Gunven- Mion Eeanne Savitus Poowthen Towle Burt Viet Bryan Jenkins Tomnitioulinis Wuallow Altorory-petieral Stra Mike Am Seveenteat-Arms Jerome Kearney Ashby Wo. M Walton Witaner Joy Juireans Milton County St Jes

Fragmented notes on Dreyfus affair and Jewish migration

Extracts describe Dreyfus, spying, guards, and a palace guard house alongside scattered historic notes on university doctors, empire politics, and a sudden rise in Jerusalem’s Jewish population from 16 to 20 years ago to about sixty to seventy thousand today. The text mixes misread names with period commentary on locations and institutions.

Poretgn Devil's Island Dreyfus Jepura T Hee Vinnen Alamarek WBA University of Fena Chapeerlior Dagtor Sa Thath Amd Ton Sahat Gottingen Marcel Tubingen Windsor St. James Buckingham Jerusalem Twen Jemi Russia

Laurada Sighting Ties Wilmington Vessel to Cuban Effort

The Laurada steamship, said to aid Cuban actions, was inspected at Christian Creek and cleared for Port Antonio Jamaica. Treasury and port officials were alerted to monitor the Laurada after reports she carried dynamite and men aboard prior to reportedly joining the Martha offshore.

Wilmington Del Gourada Hart Steamship Company Christian Creek Port Ayars Port Antonio Jamaica Washington Treasury Department Provida Det Cuba Martha Aion Bea Bonita

Explosion at Ligman’s canning factory kills two in Troutville

In Hautetourt county near Roanoke Virginia twelve miles north of town a boiler explosion during the afternoon at Ligman’s canning factory in Troutville instantly kills two workers, A. Shannon and Palmer Likenhoker, and wounds several others. Fragments of the boiler were hurled up to 300 yards, with the blast heard for miles.

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Crank Robbery Fails at Jacksonville Bank

W L Camberlain entered the Bank of the Southern Savings and Trust in Jacksonville on August 7 and demanded $5,000 with a threat. Teller Archie Hubbard, alone in the bank, grappled with him. Hubbard fired a revolver wounding Camberlain in the abdomen, who was likely to die.

Jacksonville Fla W. L. Camberlain Bank of the Southern Savings and Trust Archie Hubbard Hubbard Hamberlain Win

Fire damages Park Theatre and nearby properties at Niagara Falls

At Niagara Falls on August 7 a fire gutted the Park Theatre causing about 5 000 dollars in damage to the theatre and adjacent buildings including Gavrin's bakery and restaurant and the International Hotel. The blaze started in the dressing rooms and spread rapidly through the building and to nearby structures. Firemen kept the blaze from destroying the Diebetel. By 10 o'clock the walls collapsed and by 2 o'clock the fire was under control. police and fire crews evacuated guests to the street as crews prevented further loss.

Pire Niagara Falls Niagara Pally Welock Fds Lhe Gavrin Busiar International Hotel Walla HOU Nls Park Theatre

Rail road Commissioner Nominee Chosen After Balloting

Tim Hennessey of St Louis was nominated by the Democratic State Convention after three hours of balloting following a late night session. The convention then adjourned after the announcement.

Jeferson Wary Tim Hennessey St. Louis

Wise Campaign Sparks Indignation in Richmond

Richmond Aug 7 special George D Wise and allies react to an editorial in the Lynchburg News claiming he would rely on the negro vote to win Congress. Wise vows full campaign next week with speakers and literature while local Democratic and Populist forces align around Sewall and Bryan.

Richmond George D. Wise Lynchburg News Pollard Democrate Party Wisee Charman Ellyson

Cortarrh and Coldsn Relieved by New Powder

A vintage ad claims Cortarrh and Coldsn relief in minutes using one puff from a breath blower. It markets Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for catarrh hay fever colds sore throat tonsillitis and nasal symptoms. Prices 60 cents. listed sellers include J W Byers Manin Street, D C Cannon Bute Street, and A B Helstrand Atlantic City.

Agnew J. W Manin Street D. C. Cannon Bute Street A. BE. Helstand Atlantic City Myl

Do Not Miss This Week Trnnteets of R. A. Naanders Stock

Great bargains in dress goods quilts damask napkins cotton and muslin priced at wholesale levels. All goods offered at and below wholesale price. Money by calling this week. WM N PORTLOCK 172 au2 lw

R. A WM. N. Portlock

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