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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

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Rests With Voters no Hie Journey From Erie to Rutile

William J. Bryan delivered his fourth Erie speech on the Chicago platform urging silver money over gold and calling for turnout to secure the Senate and House. He attacked the Republicans, warned of continued war with gold, and urged voters to elect Joseph Sibley and Bryan’s allies, then departed for Buffalo for further stops.

Erie Rutile Wiliam J. Bryan Buffalo Reed House Bryan Erle St. Patrick's Auditorium Tennet Republian St. Louis Hbalcony Reed Howse Joseph Sihley Congress Sibley Mfrs Pool House Lake Cave Byson Arle Randall Club Pittsburg Chicago Senate House Bryan the Howe Cheere Jozeph Sthley Major McKinley

New Registration to Be Taken for Voters in Richton

Richmond Va Aug 27 Special The Electoral Board ordered a new registration in Richmond despite a City Democratic Committee push to reverse it. Capt John Lamb leads in delegate weak over Coloned Wilcott and is seen as likely congressional nominee. Republican visitors include Wise Dyer and others as a weekly campaign paper is planned with W P Kent as editor. Matt DeKalb Taylor, earlier jailed for drunkenness and blocked marriage, was arrested again after threatening E J Christian Jr. and breaking into Miss Mullan's house. Taylor's father and sister are due tomorrow, with a friend noting the father is not as wealthy as claimed.

Richmond WHL City Democratic Committee Capt John Lamb Congress Wilcott Lamb Matt DeKalb Taylor Miss Pattle Mullan Jal E. J. Christian, Jr Taylor Christian Young Taylor Miss Mullan Yazon City Matt

Fistic Ward Meeting Ends in Disorder and Straw Vote

Ward meetings across the city to elect new City Executive Committee members concluded with a brawl in Brambleton Ward. Dr Chiles was elected chairman after a tense session. other wards selected superintendents and two committee members amid interruptions and police intervention.

City Democratic Executive Committee New City Executive Committee Democracy Tor Brambleton Ward Brambieton Wis Jakeman Westelein Tre Ehairman Messie R. D. Nichols George H. Dawes Claud Hudgins Abe Mosey John E. Lawler Hudgins Cornitt John Lower John Whitehead Nichols White Firse Varmony Whitehead Dornin Lawler Chiles Brambleton Democratic Messrs D. L. Hudgins Frank Barram J. BE. Murphy

Richmond Frigid Gathering Chooses Delegates to Indianapolis

The Stace Convention of the National Democratic party met at the Academy of Music in Richmond. About 300 delegates attended and twenty four delegates were chosen to attend the Indianapolis convention. Speeches by James Southall and others drew mixed cheers as the body debated credentials and permanent organization. Governor Cameron spoke for an hour defending the current gold standard. The convention adjourned at 11:06 p.m. A separate fifth district Populist convention in Rocky Mount endorsed Bryan and Watson with a committee empowered to nominate if Democrats decline.

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Brooklyn Cruiser Brooklyn Proves Speed Record in Ocean Run

Aug 27 Heston The Brooklyn cruiser today proved herself the greatest naval vessel of her class by covering eighty three knots in a continuous run at an average 21 94 100 knots per hour. She maintained 22 9 10 knots during part of the return and achieved high averages between buoys. With 160 pounds boiler pressure and 198 RPM average, the test earned Cramp & Co a bonus of at least 350 000 and 4000 per quarter knot over the standard. The vessel performed grandly with minimal vibrations.

Mer Cina Heston Brooklyn Sas Messrs. Cramp Philadelphia

Phone War Imminent Between Old and New Telephone Firms

Rival telephone companies prepare for a price and service battle as the Southern States Company readies its exchange. Bell officials vow to defend lanes by upgrading switches, wires, and apparatus while undermining the new entrant’s rates with a heightened campaign. The public will see intensified competition and likely lower phone costs.

New South States New Felda Southern States Gomispany Crews Lta Abra

Corn exports from Norfolk and Newport News lead Western to Europe trade

Special reports show corn movement from the West to Europe via Southern ports as a key business feature. Exports from Norfolk reach over 10 million bushels since Sept 1, 1895, up from 2 million prior year, while Newport News climbs from 5.7 to over 8 million bushels. Total shipments from both ports for the crop year end Aug 31 range 19 to 20 million bushels, vs 6 million last year.

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Greece Mold Fire Reveals Millions of Damages at Johnson Site

Local reports indicate a mold issue exposing half a million dollars in costs and slivers of latent damage at the Johnson site this week. Authorities cited unusual temperatures and data gaps as they investigated the sudden outbreak and related casualty notes.

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