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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1896

Page

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Bryan to Rest With Old Friends Before Westward Tale

William J Bryan plans rest with Mrs Bryan at Upper Red Hook Duchess County New York after a brief stop in Irvington on the Hudson and a Sunday with John Guethine Walker editor of Cosmopolitan. He will travel west starting Monday intending to visit Buffalo Erie and Lincoln while avoiding Mr Sewalls Bath visit and not yet fixing a speaking schedule.

New York William 4. Bryan Lincoln Bryan Perrine Upper Red Hook Duchess County Female Academy Jacksonville Jacksonville College William Pr St. John's West Thirty-fourth Street Mr. Bryan Ryan Alr. Bennell New York Central Irvington Hudson John Guethine Walker Cosmopoliitan Sewall Maine Irving Aie Upper Hed Hook Perrines Buffalo Bri Wid Cleveland Erie AAC Democratic Clubs Pennsylvania Brean Associated Press West Bath Aryan New England Eingland Company St. John Senator Stewart Nevada WL Sulzer Holden North Carolina

National Democratic Party Convention Dates Set

Indianapolis announces a one rate fare for the round trip for the National Democratic party convention on September 2. Des Moines Iowa reports a provisonal State Committee call for a state convention of the same party on August 26 in the city.

Indianapolis Ind National Democratic’ Party Jaws Des Moines Towa Iowa Sound Money Democrats National Democratic Party

Parliament committee opens inquiry into Jameson raid link

London August 14 The first meeting of the Parliamentary committee to inquire into the British South Africa Company connection with Jameson raid and related matters was held in the House of Commons Only nine of sixteen members attended Sir William Harcourt and Joseph Chamberlain attended Right Hon W M Jackson Conservative was elected chairman Proceedings were formal

Jameson London British South Africa Company Transvaal House of Commons Sir William Harcourt Hose of Commons Righton Joseph Chimberlain Isle W. M. Jackson

Terrible Floods to Indiana Reported Worldwide

London dispatch from Bombay reports terrible floods caused by the Kistna river overflowing. Property damage is immense and thousands are homeless as houses are swept away. Two hundred drown near Tatara when a boat sank. Water overflow washed a breach seven miles long in the Nizam of Hyderabad’s Trailway.

London Bombay Kistna Tatara Nizam of Hyderapais

Italian lynching report prompt action aimed at redress

Washington August report on an Italian lynching in Louisiana remains unrevealed by the governor. The Italian government, disturbed by the delay, has summoned Baron Fava from Bar Harbor to Washington to view the report and begin negotiations for redress.

Washington State Department

Virginia Dental Association Session at Fort Monroe

Aug 14 at Fort Monroe Virginia a dental association meeting was held with Dr Tee of Lynes bureau presenting on crown and bridge work. Officers were chosen for Governor appointment with plans to meet again next year. The American and Southern Associations will meet August 7. In Salt Lake City reports state Montpelier Idaho Bank arm robbery funds were £10,000 seized. three robbers fled toward Jackson's Hole county with a pursuing posse.

Arensburg Wach Ehce Popu- Uste Covernor Supreme Court Tnstrietion Spearate Lincoln Neb Aug Congress Fort Monroe Virginia Dental Association Tee Lynesbure Mort William H. Vanderbilt Salt Lake Utah Montpelier Idaho Bank of Montveller Restere Jackson Tole County

Naval Paymaster Appointed in Navy Seibels from Alabama

The President named George Seibels assistant paymaster in the Navy subject to examination. More than 150 applicants sought the post. In London the Nansen story is confirmed that Dr. Nansen has reached Vundee returning from the Arctic expedition.

Washington George Seibels Navy Alabama Nansen London Dr. Nansen Vundee Arctic

Gold Reserve Falls Noted At Washington Treasury

August 14 report from Washington shows the Treasury gold reserve at $106,063,916 with withdrawals totaling $202,000. Details indicate daily movements and the overall level of gold held by the U.S. Treasury.

Washington Treasury Wold Reserve Rose of Business

Democratic District Elector Meeting in Norfolk

The Second Congressional District Democratic Executive Committee met at the St James Hotel escorting officers and selecting a convention site at Port Norfolk. Major Hubbard was nominated and elected by the committee, with discussions on electors and resolutions favoring renewed precinct committee actions and continued organizational support.

Democratic Executive Committee Second Congressional District St. James Joseph T. Duke Western Branch Fenton Day Isle of Wight Juke WJ. Ta Jacks Portamouth Port Norfolk Ocean View Gorston Iniining Day Ivyant Pigire Ausust State Committee Colonel Day Bryant PL Hubbard York County Staunton Major Hubbard Herbert Smith City Democratic Committee Paso Ellyson Ay PP Thoma RC. Marshall Pants Mou Smith Mittee Stedl J. Od. Guy Portsmouth Newton McAlpine J. A. Kennedy James Motel Hotel Vernon

Bryan and Sewall Club Pree Silver Club meeting notes

The Bryan and Sewall Pree Silver Club held its first meeting since organization in Richardson at the corner of Bank Street and City Wall Avenue. Despite the torrid temperature the hall drew a large attendance. President C. N. Charters called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Bryan and Sewall Pree Silver Club Richardson's Wall Bank Street City Wall Avenue C. N. Charters

Critique of City Democratic Committee Report in Virginian

In a Virginian editorial dated August 14, 1890, concerns are raised about sparse coverage of the City Democratic Committee meeting. It notes that Bryson and Sewall were not endorsed and questions the committee’s actions and stances for state-level pursuit.

Artork Virginian City Democratie Committee Elly Wy Ois Bryson Sewall Deneeridle Ifhia Lt In

Venezuelan Dispute Discussed in House of Commons

In the House of Commons today Sir William Harcourt of the Opposition urged delaying action on the Venezuelan dispute unless the memorandum sent by the United States Government in June is complied with. He asked if there were prospects for a speedy submission for arbitration. Right Hon. A. G. Harcourt, First Lord of the Treasury.

Taomdon Willian Harcourt Morel United States Viitealties Fuurther Aalfour Treasury

Government and House debate on pending UK papers

In Alabama the Government discussed the United States proposal viewed by the Foreign Office as paving the way for an equitable settlement. Willartourt said the House would reserve Me Balfour's factory papers and have them prepared for presentation. The Government agreed to present the papers when consistent with public interest.

United States Willartourt Balfour Me Balfour Gov‘nt Ac Ie

Dauntless Tug Moves Toward Miami Mischief Suspected

In 1886 the tug Dauntless sailed from Jacksonville for a tow to Miami. At 2:46 a.m. on the 2nd, it reportedly took aboard around 100 men from Woodbine at the St. Mary's river junction, crossing the Pensacola line near the customs district of St. Marys. The vessel, heavily laden with troops and arms, eluded interception. a later tense seizure attempt failed.

Hrupewiel Yo Hon Wike Dauntless Ith Miami Jacksonville Woodbine Pirida Central Peninside Satitia Miry St. Andrew's Uetome Ollee W. Lamb

Futurl vo at Sheepshead Bay hints at strong favorites

The Autumn Meeting at Coney Island Jockey Club opens with Futurl vo racing at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow. Seeds of doubt surround Oregon and Ornament leads public betting after a busy 24 hours of wagering and debate among railbirds and bookmakers. A notable exhibition mile by Robert J in 2008 set a track record and drew thousands, despite a cooling northeast wind and chilly conditions.

New York Sheepshead Bay Coney Island Jockey Club Riodesta Cleophua Svery Promsing Rhodesia Railbirds Orogon Wayne Trick Aug Robert J Thoroughbred Civek

Naval Orders List Delineates Deductions and Deployments

Naval orders issued from Washington list detachments and leaves for several officers including Caldwell and Taylor from the Kathidin and Yorktown respectively, with departures set for September 12 and three months leave for Nanum. The Haleigh sails from New York to join Admiral Bunce at Hampton, and the fleet prepares for another week at sea before rendezvousing in New York until Li Hung Ching arrives.

New York Yard Ongineer L. W. Frobinson Newark Indiana P. , Batley Haleigh New York Admiral Bunce Hampton Heads Li Hung Ching

Old Point and Baltimore Line Schedules and Arrest Report

Daily 6:30 p m departures from Norfolk to Old Point and Baltimore via steamers. Tickets at 68 Mary Street, Atlantic Motel, agent William Henry Taylor. Arrests list Nancy Hunter and Manile White for maintaining a house of ill fame on Talbot Street. Also Ti b ert Johnson James Bray and Hattie Worton charged with assault. Bargains at Wright's Main Street.

Old Point Tullimore Hatinie Norfok Norfolk Jackson Street Mary Street William Henry Taylor Agt Nancy Hunter Manile White Na Talbor Street Tiebert Johnson Jamea Bray Hattie Worton

Assault Stirs Mobile as Family Fears Night Intruder

Rev Gardi ner A Tucker and family at Battle's Wharf Mobile Bay report a nighttime intrusion. A six year old daughter described a tall dark complexioned man who abducted her, then returned her to the gate. Neighborhood search by torchlight found no suspect. The incident centered near the Tucker home and a Catholic summer residence.

Mobile Ala Gardiner A. Tucker St. John's Church Episcopal Battle's Wharf Mobile Bay Tucker Thattle's Vman Nuihe Vietha

Queen's Speech Outlines Egyptian Campaign and World Tensions

London Aug 14 The Queen's Speech to the House of Commons notes Egypt will restore to Khartoum territory lost a decade ago after successful operations at Verket. It cites nervy Turkish disturbances in Crete, a planned reform, and thanks MPs for services. It also reports a Matabeleland rebellion being repressed and government measures on naval defense taxes cattle imports and Irish land bill. Parliament prorogued until October.

London House of Commons Italy Egypt Khedive Dongola Verket Turekey Crete Sige Wallaed Matabeleland Mashonaland Thas Chitral

Excursion Tickets to Mountain Resorts by Southern Railway

Summer excursion tickets are available via the Southern Railway to mountain resorts in North Carolina and East Tennessee. Destinations include Asheville and Hot Springs with through sleepers. apply at the Southern office 68 Main Street Anant. William Henry Tayloe, ticket agent, announces the program and new discovery routes for travelers seeking the Land of the Sky.

Southern North Carolina East Penne Asheville Hot Springs Ns Q Land of the Sky Pt Sleepers Southern Office Main Street Anant William Henry Tayloe War Uewer

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