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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1896

Page

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Bryan Sewall nominated by Democratic party at Madison Square Garden

William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall were formally notified tonight as Democratic nominees for president and vice president at Madison Square Garden New York. A vast crowd filled the hall amid heat and security as supporters cheered the delegates and Bryan drew a standing ovation before delivering a keynote that urged unity and a bold campaign.

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Bryan as Speaker at Madison Square Garden delivers pro silver platform

District report notes Ton. Wa. Bryan's Democratic nomination acceptance in Madison Square Garden. The oration praises Chicago convention principles, denounces wealth-based attacks, defends property rights and federal duties, and argues for international silver bimetallism over gold monometallism.

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Will Not Resign, Dr Randolph Barkadine at the Amy dall

Rumors claim Dr Randolph Barksdale will resign as superintendent of Central State Hospital later this year. An intimate source says he intends to remain in office until April next, when his term ends, though no official confirmation exists.

Randolph Barkadine Amy Dall Poloreburg Randolph Barksdale Barksdale Central Lupatio Asylum TF. Tloath John ‘Tanner Norfolk Table Street Presbyterian Church Wyatt James M. Williams & Sons Talen

Heat wave toll rises as temperatures soar nationwide

Reports from multiple cities show rising heat fatalities with Providence and Cincinnati noting several deaths while Louisville records a peak of 102 degrees. New York reports ongoing dangerous heat as police log fourteen prostrations after noon and the toll over the past week reaches 320.

Washington Hlaytford Conn Providence Naston Loutevile Louiaville Jay Lowiaville New York

Virginia dental meeting precursors and a Mexican mail raid

The Virginia Dental Association second day sessions at Old Point Fort Monroe feature talks by Dr. Edward of Portsmouth and Dr Beaches of Danville with operative dentistry and pathology. The Indiana ad Amphitrite arrival is noted. Separately, Robbery of mail between Chihuahua and Ojinesa near Presidio, Texas as bandits capture a rider and a boy while burning mail sacks amid a five hundred strong uprising.

Stenson State Association Old Point Fort Monroe Virginia Dental Association Edward Portsmouth Beaches Danville Tichards Knoxville Southern Dental Association Board of Examiners Baltimore Washington Indiana Ad Amphitrite Marfa Tex Shariff Knight Ojina Presido Chihuahua Ojingsa

Persian Shah Killer Executed Before Large Teheran Crowd

Mollah Deja who shot Nager Md Deen Shah of Persia on May 1st at Shah Abdul Agent shrine was hanged this morning in Teheran. Immense crowds witnessed the execution.

Teheran Mollah Deja Nager Md Deen Persia Shah Abdul Agent

Excursion Tickets To Western North Carolina Resorts

Summer excursion tickets are on sale via Southern Railway to Asheville and Hot Springs in North Carolina and Tennessee. Through Pullman sleepers available. Apply at Southern Railway offices on Main Street Atlantic Hotel or to W H Taylor district passenger and ticket agent.

Southern Railway North Carolina East Tennessee Asheville Hot Springs N. G Land of the Sky Pullman Southern Railway Olice Main Street Atlantic Hotel W. H. Taylor

Ward Meetings and Weather Spar Debate Over Primaries

Norfolk voters discuss ward meeting dates for delegates to the District Convention and complain heat favors primaries. The Bryan and Sewall club and Democratic committee plan today and Thursday gatherings at Mansion House and festival hall to organize the campaign amid hot weather and voter turnout concerns.

Siryan and Sewall Ofice Julius 3. Baunders Club Eld Bryan Sewall Old Emerald Hall Bank Street City Hall Avenue God Committee Ia Col Page McCarty Bryan and Sewall Free Silver Club Norfolk Yeaterday Democratic Executive Committee Mercury Johns, Barbour Org Norfolk County Democratic Executive Committee Mansion House Bryan and Sewall Democratic Club No. 1 Festival Hall Bryan and Sewall Chicago Platform

Unclear transit notice mentions Point and Baltimore routes

Fragmentary OCR describes travel and tickets with references to Point and Baltimore and a Norfolk area stop. Context is incomplete, with garbled street names, daily service notes, and an Atlantic Hotel arrest hint, yielding an uncertain transportation notice.

OF Point Baltimore Tes Batimore Norfok Aleamers Norfolk Jackson Stret Atlantic Hotel

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