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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1896

Page

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Tariff Protection Sought by New York Metal Exchange

The New York Metal Exchange opened discussions on securing protection for tariff duties on iron and other metals. Representatives including H A Ment and Henry L bode pushed for a protective tariff while exporters argued limits. A committee was formed to gather views and report with a plan to reach Congress this session.

New York New York Metal Exchange Questinnaw Ueelee Dunial MeRiniex Laevarus Hell Towtay H. A. Ment Tilinas Stese Company Henry 1 Tran Eniminiy Mevitrar Ta Eestiomen Tyer Ee

Political letters show party lines and tariff debate in New York

A fragmentary account describes Democratic and Republican figures including Moybert Live and McMillin debating tariff policy and protectionist measures. The dialogue hints at opposition to protective tariffs and support for existing laws. The piece reflects partisan tensions in Tennessee and national politics.

Dba New York Arkanens Chatrama Deane National Moybert Teynessie Bourgay Willy Mney Mackintey

New Norfolk Church Welcomes New Minister and Wife

A reception followed a church service for the recently appointed minister and his wife. Officials from the league and local pastors attended as the ceremony drew a large audience. The new pair received hearty greetings and were introduced to the congregation amid warm remarks and prayers.

Crewe Tyain Jarre Hurkhone Riley Meniber

Crewe 12 on the Norfolk and Western raiload

Crewe 12 lies eight years old on the Norfolk and Western line about 129 miles west of Norfolk. It houses five churches Methodist Presbyterian Baptist Disciples and other public buildings including a notable Y M C A hall. The town has about 3000 inhabitants and several fine stores with a strong sense of community leadership. A Methodist minister notes the size of his church board. A heavy blizzard struck Crewe Monday around 7 am. snow fell about 51x hours leaving streets dark with snow and ice.

Crewe Norfolk and Western Norfolk Worthwest

Mills resume at several plants in Virginia area

In Median Virginia and nearby counties 2009 mill operatives return to steady winter work. Rhynedes Tobbie Mills restart after strike. Ancora facility resumes all shifts. Clifton Heights O Camp mills plus Wershaw Co. reopen with full capacity and busy looms, signaling broad industrial improvement.

Dehowane Tobbie Ancora Ktrriiel Siack Mirror Ocampebells Mills Clifton Heights Wershaw & Co Milla

Ore Vineshesmne Operationa

Tessmer Ato Dee L The Tilden Minn ow by FPenoleee aml Go Development Companys reenmel work tila mining AH meaty 300 men. Will inte mont 1.099 tuna of ore daily during the wouter.

Tessemer Ato Dee Tilden Minn Fpenoleee Aml Go

Unclear labor cuts hit Burlington shops and crews

A murky wartime style notice reports reduced weekly hours to thirty two at Burlington shops. Several train crews were laid off while business slump and general orders ripple through local firms. A distant mill and other industries resumed or altered operations after weeks idle.

Gateshora Dee LA Nothee Hte Burlington Midney AIRO

The Carrbett Pink Ammons Heist Offer Debated

Fragmentary telegrams discuss a proposed $15,000 ransom or payoff between Carbett and Pink Ammon. Writings imply a staged flight to Juarez and a secure purse handoff, with Julian asserting preparations proceed and the plan hinges on a base payment and capture at the border.

Carbett Jean Stuart Jullian Julian Juarez

Corbett vs. Cornish Rivalry Near San Francisco

Corbet Vast Fiehs reports on James J. Corbett and Martin Julia in a dispute tied to Hob Peoedmoroie and a Corsican offer, with mentions of The Southern Ascortlare Hah Dynaty and a possible move toward New York and Newark. The piece hints at travel to New York after consultations, and a possible bout between Corbett and Sharkey.

Corbet Vast Fiehs San Francisco Cal Dee Cammontis As Stuart James J. Corbett Martin Julia Caphote Todeust Tate lPiteativtnins Cinneee Rani New York Sharkey Corbett

Dallas Texas murder case details obscure and fragmentary

Fragmentary OCR notes from Dallas describe a figure named Cavan TL and a person linked to Shinseax and Prasat. The text mentions friends, a room, and denials of dismissal but provides no clear action, date, or outcome.

Cavan Dallas Tex Lee Fon Shinseax Start

Everhaard Triumph In Thrsund Contest At Myersa

Albany chronicle reports Tark Everhardt, reigning Wrhiweluht champion, defeating Blg Erne in a Thrsund contest staged amid Myersa Athletic events. The result crowns Everhardt again as top in the Soh leagues.

Everhaard Albany Der Tark Everhardt MM Nighy Blg Erne Myersa Athletic

Governor Joseph F. Jon nsten Inaugurated in Alabama

Governor Joseph F. Jon nsten was inaugurated as governor of Alabama in Montgomery on December 1. His address focused on resource growth and the development of agricultural, oiling, and manufacturing sectors to boost the state.

Alboimnwa Olien Montgomery Ala Joseph F. Jonnsten Aldtainna Altera Alabama

Six Men Scarred by Tobacco Factory Explosion in Petersburg

At William Cameron & Co tobacco factory on Brown and Porter streets a 2000 pound copper kettle exploded in the drying room at 0:30 causing six workers to be badly burned. All are Black except one foreman Burt on who led the drying room crew. Injuries ranged from serious burns to facial and limb wounds. Dr J Mellchoine treated them. Cause of the blast remains unknown.

Petersburg William Cameron & Cro Une Borner Brown Por- Cey Larles Keith Episcopal Church Perry Espeet William Orton Tarris Charles Williamson James Done Thomas Epes Burton Ines Jones J. Mellchoine

Thirty Lives Lost as Ice Gorge Flood Threatens Chippewa

A Durand report claims thirty dead as a severe ice gorge funnels water toward Chippewa Wisconsin. Cold worsens, homes and barns topple, livestock perish, and residents flee hot spots amid rising rivers and submerged tracks. Veracity uncertain, but fear and hunger push families toward safety on higher ground.

Chippewa Wis Dee Durand Ballytine Teaving Howehold Elty Postallion

Aftershocks Prompt Inmates to Flee Streets

Buildings swayed perceptibly causing inmates to rush outside while no serious damage occurred locally. Reports from adjacent regions have not yet been received, leaving the full impact unclear.

National Coin Conference Sets Indianapolis Meeting Tone

A national monetary conference called by the Indianapolis Board of Trade convened in Indianapolis to discuss currency stability. Ex-Governor Stoneham presided as permanent chairman with representatives from St Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleveland generating a plan for a general commercial conference in January to propose a sound monetary system. A striking $ for representation framework was discussed, setting dates and delegate scales. A wealthy hunter’s mounted elk head gifted to the Norfolk Athletic Club was also noted in the same dispatch.

Indianapolis Pade Jute Co Adama Yard of Ingalls Cincinnati G.W. Cowles Cleveland Adems Witeh Indianapolia Board of Trade Ciovernor Ctate Art Flanns Iniianapolis Conneraville Smailey St. Paul Mr. Kaufman Chicago Str Jona Canada Norfolk ‘Cryph So Athletic Club Tte Opt. C.J. Cetonn

Fragmentary ad text from old paper notice

Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement snippet mentioning quantities and prices but is largely unreadable. It references items like U No or Tonle and mentions locations such as 207 and 209 Maly effect, with a date string 182 Mate and names like FF D. Rooms, Ennts. The readable portions suggest a sales or store notice with limited legible numbers.

Woman Found Dead in Tennessee Home by Gas

In Tennessee a woman identified as Ineol Joh Johnson of Ternans Lyeviun Sheva died reportedly from gas inhalation. Dr C Bleu judged it a likely self-inflicted death after examining the body and scene. A house occupant noticed the gas scent from her room and left a note explaining her act.

Washington Mary Tehnada Johson C. Bleu Johneo Noo

Firefighters injured as hose snaps during New York blaze

Two firemen severely injured in a four story building blaze in New York City after a hose burst from the fire engine, Captain Giety and Fireman John J. Siedler among those hurt. Walter Stevens diver killed. two horses killed. no fire alarm rung due to miscommunication. Elsewhere in Columbus Ohio a mine incident at Sunday Creek Coal Company no fatalities, 20 miners present but all escaped via air shaft.

New York Saout Columbus Ohio

Severe quake jolts Calliz city this afternoon

A strong quake struck Cal liz this afternoon causing tremors lasting several seconds. Reports describe intense vibration felt across the city with no immediate injuries or damages confirmed. Local authorities urged calm as crews assess the scene.

Low Dee Calliz

Gas Explosion Shakes West Virginia Home

In Moundsville West Virginia on ec 1 a natural gas explosion wrecked the residence of Vinton A Weaver. Mrs Weaver and her two children plus a domestic worker were inside but survived without serious injuries. The house and contents burned, loss estimated at $10 000.

W. Va Vinton A. Weaver Pleston

Fire damages St Louis carriage factory in early hours

At an early hour this morning a blaze at the Zeman Tiarney Uros carriage factory in St Louis damaged the building and contents, estimated loss about $20,000. The fire prompted investigations and insurance coverage is cited.

St. Louis Dec Zeman, Tiarney & Uros Fargory Cally

Thalhimer Slayer Dead After Acquittal

Janes E. Wimmer, recently acquitted in the murder of Samuel Thalhimer in Richmond Virginia, died tonight after being taken from Hastings Court by car following the trial. The case drew wide attention as Wimmer killed Thilhimer allegedly over his betrayal of his daughter Ida Levy who died shortly after childbirth.

Tames EL Whomer Tichmond Janes E. Wimmer Samuel Thalhimer Wimmer Hastings Court Kia Wines Thilhimer Ida Alevy Les

Revival in Supeolm Suffolk Va

A detailed account of a revival at the Gaptiet church offers a vivid sketch of Rev. Hex, his engaging storytelling, and the congregation's engrossment. The piece notes sensational anecdotes, the death bed of Colonel Harry Gilmore, and various local incidents including a Franklin robbery preceded by an assault. It mentions court indictments, a missing list of souls, a medicine vendor victim, and social details about local figures and arrangements for a literary chat.

Suffolk Washington Ovine Gaptiet Swear Oba Ohwis Harry Gilmore Gilmore Virlilly Royhoudy Soalls Pranklin Elfeet Misses Batelle Alma Daren Mark Pinger Booker Newsom Daher Njor Mre Roberts

Hydrophobia Claims Rilehmoend County Resident

Shmuel Jones of Lyotnis Village died at his home from hydrophobia after a bite from a mad dog near Merion. The incident, described by Dr Fisher, follows several mad dogs at large in the county, stirring wide alarm and grief.

Rilehmoend Meelo Jisteh Shmuel Jones Lyotnis Vilage Merion Jones Ie Fisher

Georgia Assembly Considers Rail Sale and Court Injunctions

In Atlanta the legislature discussed authorizing the governor to sell the North Eastern railway with a minimum price of £287,000. Mr Toyston introduced a bill to empower courts to issue injunctions mandamus to force railways to comply with State Railroad Commission orders.

Atlanta Toysten State Railhoad Commission

South Carolina Baptist Convention Opens in Charleston

The State Baptist Convention of South Carolina will begin in Charleston tomorrow night at the Citadel Squire Baptist church. Many delegates have already arrived, with notable Baptists from across the country set to attend the remaining days of the week-long gathering.

Charleston State Baptist Convention South Carolora Citadel Squire

General Fitz Lee Talks on Cuba and Politics Rumors

Reported in Richmond that General Fitz Lee plans a public appearance in a week, with talks on Cuba and national politics but avoids direct statements. The piece notes his return to Cabr 1 days and mentions associates and prior visitors, plus a flurry of political speculation about his influence and possible Cuba engagement.

Candy thefts at Norfolk Kitchen spark police court case

The article reports a string of candy thefts from the Norfolk Kitchen area with youths taking sweets while cooling. A young telegraph boy was caught in the act yesterday and was bailed. his police court appearance is set for today.

Norfolk Shay

Norfolk Cemetery seventh anniversary celebration at Michigan Hall

The seventh anniversary event at the Norfolk Cemetery of Acs Om was well attended. Oyster and other refreshments were served in abundance. Speeches were delivered by Mossie, J.T. Trimeyer, and Cy. 1, Pont, with attendees exchanging greetings and remarks.

Mieharieon

Viennese Eye Specialist Tim ve Mayer Sees Patients in City

Dr Mayer, a noted eye expert from Vienna, conducts consultations at his office at 482 East Main Street. He examines all eye deficits and offers multilingual services to officers, sailors, and locals during visits to the area.

Mayer College of Vienna Wasind Hia Jansi

Three Days Left for U No Tonic Bottle Sale

Advertisers promote large $1 bottles of U No Tonic at 25 cents, urging customers to buy at 207 and 208 Mainetree. The ad questions readers about headaches and mentions a pro Blasses and a Seo Dr, with ambiguous endorsements.

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