Norfolk Water Supply Report Seeks Major Plant
Norfolk city officials reviewed an expansive water supply plan detailing sources from the Dismal Swamp Canal area and Lake Drummond. The commission evaluated costs, with a proposed ten million gallon per day plant estimated at about 2.7 million dollars plus additional infrastructure.
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Witter
Druaimond
Lake Drummond
Lake Trummond
Norfolk
Brooke
Hecewlth
Chesapeake Bay
Enelncorsa
boWlea
Velteh
Senator Wellington sues publisher amid libel case
Baltimore, Nov 20 1897 Senator George L Wellington filed suit for $100000 against Felix Agnus publisher of the Baltimore American after the paper accused him of using patronage to influence voters. The American defends press freedom and vows to continue reporting for the public welfare while denying wrongdoing. The case may run parallel to other political attacks as the newspaper emphasizes its commitment to truth and open explanation.
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Baltimore
United States
George L. Wellington
Ti Hy
Arthur P. Gorman
Felix Agnus
The
American
Wellington
Gener Agnus
Dustry
Fatiny
Charles Bonaparin
Charles Marshall
Lee
Medgar I. Gang
Wiliam
Theis
Post
Washington
Soyntep Velliveton
Bia General Roadnet
Bonn
German Haiti tension seen as not likely to worsen
Washington reports the United States government will not discuss Germany Haiti complications stemming from a single arrest. Officials express confidence in German intentions and note readiness due to Port au Prince oversight. Reports from Hoy to the department indicate unrest there amid precautionary measures.
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Port Au Prince
Wayth
Goria Soufers
United States
Germany
tHayt
Republi
Haytl
Hayd
Mayth
Li Iv
Thoeti
Hayti
Hayton
Berlin
Huyth
Washington
Ciemmany
Toru
Hera
Su Fa
Winborn Martie
Hoy
German warship Gefion aborts Haiti voyage
Merlin reports Berlin abandoned plans to send the warship Gefion to Port au Prince to enforce indemnity claims on Herman Lueders, instead sending Gefion to reinforce. In Chinese waters, German minister Von Mulo explains to US Ambassador White his nation's aims toward Taiwan.
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Merlin
Hia
Gefion
Port Au Prince
Karon von Mulow
Porelia
United States
Andrew JD. White
Baltimore Fraud Case Against Meat Telephone Co Officials
A grand jury accuses F. Z. Thubbell William Anson and others of filing false financial reports to mislead the Baltimore Meat Telephone Company. Witnesses say the company showed assets around 2,000,000 while court filings claim the stock exchange doubts the figures. The alleged scheme aimed to manipulate the exchange and depress the stock by inflated assets and forged statements.
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Baltimore
Gyand Juve
F. Z. Thubbell
William
Anson Aml Domes Truesim
Seretary
Meat Telephone Company
Phis ChHy
Lualthmoce Stoct Exchange
Atkinson
Stork
Mensident Thitbett Sant
Othe Corporation
Rheine
Eteek Exchange
Vist
Noeame Pressing
Atkineon
Rocely
Atchison
Chita
War Department approves court martial sentence for Captain Leonard Lovering
The War Department has received the court martial proceedings and findings on Captain Leonard A. Lovering of the Fourth Infantry. The secretary approves the sentence of reprimand for “unbecoming conduct” and notes the process still requires final endorsements before orders are issued.
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Washington
Lient-Cay
Jeonard A. Lovering
Fourth Infantry
Vouel
Secretary of War
Atos
Papas
Finet
Judge Advocate General
Warr Department
Miles
Fire destroys West Norfolk Lumber Co. mill in West Norpolen
A blaze last night at the West Norfolk Lumber Company yard in West Norfolk burned the mill to the ground before firemen could respond. An Atlantic and Danville railroad box car near the scene was saved after damage, with authorities calling the fire incendiary in origin.
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Mit
West Norfolk Lumber Company
West Norfolk
Atlantic and
Danville
Renominations near as Democratic party reelects state officers
The Democratic members of the Senate elect and renominate state officers except Doorkeeper Gunter. W. C. Nunn of West Point chosen for chief clerk. P. Dave Rett of Albemarle, Puse Post, of Welmond, Curtis Quackes of Medford, and Wm Andrews of Portsmouth named for pegest posts. House chair and Senate president chosen. Legislative session opens with sickness delaying some, candidates for Superintendency of the Penitentiary discussed, and election law reforms debated. The state newspaper sold for 3000 dollars to John Garland Pollard.
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Richmond
Sentle
Tinse
Doorkeeper
Gunter
Senate
W. Co. Nunn
West Polnt
Albemarle
Pureet Poster
Welmond
Curtis Quackes
Medford
Wmn. Andrews
Portsmouth
Cooke
Norfolk
House
Morris
Wickham
Bro Fem O
Jolnteau
Windhay Hight
Olteors
Meese
Pineh
Boykin
Teraed
Mager Lynn Tinkle
Ilejmye
Patra
Mr. Massey
J. W. Southall
Massey
Staunten
Tregivtoy
Air 8
Etroattens
Appomattox
Richard Drummond
Amherst
Drummond Stock
Col Dotte
Richardson
Messrs. L. 2B
Tonk- Soi
Roanoke
John Jacksee
Rihermond
Lynn
Peniten Uncy
George MM. Helms
Wrankiin
Major Lynn
Behth
Tomorpay
Ryan
Cooley
Pinance
Saunders
Jiattee
Darker
Southampton
Maurrison
Murch
Martin
Jay
Aml Swanson
A. Pp. Thom
George
Shoeckleford
Oraguse
John Garland Pollard
Poland
Local Church Controversy Over Laurel Street Site
Widespread debate centers on the Laurel Street Mech church site with Crowder and Bishop Witzwerld making changes. Andrew Carnegie reportedly offered to fund final needs, and Major Ginter left a $16,000 bequest to the Virginia Mechanics Institute.
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Tiger
Cate
Othe
Mijorbew
Ihe
Virginia Mechanics Tnatiiule
Ginter
Congress Faces Regular Session With Currency Debate
Members of Congress prepare for the regular session as leaders arrive in Washington. Debates over currency policy, silver, and possible retirement of the greenbacks loom, with party lines shaping plans. committee chairs urge readiness for early action.
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Waehington
Congress
Row
Dingrey
Washinton
Senate
House
Hopiurn
Towa
Wales I
Mike
Poll
Walker
Massachuset
Home For
Mepham
Promomerentine Hordies
Steamer and dock burn in major blaze at Nahant yard
Fire swept the Nahant and the Northwestern steamer Meeunaba at a lumber dock in the early hours. Two Cleveland men, Harold Miller and Jacob Bresner, are believed suffocated. the Nahant suffered about 40000 dollars in damage and the dock around 150000 dollars, with 23 ore cars and 6000 tons of ore lost. Firefighters cut communications to prevent spread. The dock will not be rebuilt. bodies may be recovered from the wreckage.
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Nahant
Dosi
Kemin Jacob Tinssarl
Fabant
Amed Tarold
Cleveland
Fle
Ste
Harold Miller
Jacoh’ Blesner
Nahan
Desperate attempt ends with shootings on Avon Street
A violent incident on Avon Street led to multiple gunshots near a magistrate and officers. Police officer Beay fired at a suspect identified as Williams and a confrontation with A J Dalton occurred. The suspect reportedly turned on the magistrate before being restrained.
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A. Negro
Thomker
Magistrats
Esperaily
Seay
Tustleevor
A. J. Dalton
D'Clack
Avon
Beay
Mred Williams
Ored
Ccemar
Par
Avon Street
Jwatlee A. J. Dalton
Willams
De&aly
Dina
Jodie Gian
Jatase
Trial ends with Thorn found guilty in first degree murder
The case against Thorn concludes after a second trial and mistrial cycles in Queens. Jurors convict Thorn of murder while Mrs. Nack’s testimony and defense efforts, including Howe’s closing, shape jurors’ final verdict amid debates on confessions and credibility.
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New York
Martin
Thorn
William
Nack
Mia
Nava
Eourt
Howe
Flo
Ellent
Nilessy
Idox
Horn
Clive
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Moi
Common Council
Mously
Messrs. Mudgewsn
Peele
J. A
Wied
Srayan Ral
Atlantic City
George Wy Phm
Free Decidne
Arunt
Itaynan
Tacobs
Jones
al Walllinnis
Uda
Kibsdent
Ion
Commonity
Walter Supply
Fubc
Azont
R Commission
Hess
Imfeth
American Pip Manufacturing Company
Walter Matly
Vhis Cours
Onowan
Blacks Water TV
Sly Rxnh
Little Cher
Senator
Grand Jury
Te Wimweet
Pearles
Wis
Pelitdent Pines
Onmicinia
Warshiip
Haytt
Capt. Lovering
Nsec
West Norpolen
Min
MG Gaigus
Gooke
Ghugus
Finch and
Noescy
Iy Wey
Bleethom Tw
Moses Wilbery
Cea
Tam
Gell
Mats Hans
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