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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1895

Page

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President's Message on Foreign Affairs and Finance 1895

The President presents a broad address to Congress outlining financial questions and foreign policy. He discusses trade with Argentina, the China unrest and missions, relations with France and Germany, arbitration efforts, and issues with Britain on seals and maritime rules. He urges prudent policy, calls for arbitration where needed, and notes ongoing international adjustments.

China United States Thentsin Tts Ching Japan Eitis&s France John L. Waller Waller Tamatayve Madagascar Tumaetaye Tre Wars Pon Mane Conunsel Oetober Procurent Paris Germain Empire Germany Adja

Public buildings bills and Cuban debate in Senate session

The Senate discussed public buildings for Newport News and Portsmouth Virginia and the proposed costs. The President's message was read. Cuba policy and the Monroe Doctrine were referred to Foreign Relations. The House opened with prayer and, after reading the message, adjourned until Friday.

Washington Senate Moran Call Plorido Allen Pop Nebraska Ann Pruden Messive Wey Cuba Turkey Stewart Wen Cilver Finnner Kyle South Dakota Peffer Kanenstea Daniel Newport News Portsmouth Noreen Norrow HOUSE Moudou Michigan Payne Cannon Isa Tie House Privien Messasse Vesper Pyal

Richmond AMNAVAI Convention Elects Officers in 19th Century Meeting

The third AMNAVAI convention of Virginia clerks met in Richmond at noon with Captain J C Bonde reelected president and S Turner of Greensville reappointed as secretary. Charles Godwin was elected first vice president and George F Stevens second vice president. A committee was formed to draft amendments to bending laws to serve public and clerk interests and report at the next session. The gathering adjourned for morning with discontent over receipt banks and calls to reenact old laws reducing taxes and minimal burdens on treasury and officers.

Richmond Dee F Amnavai Association of Clerks of Courts of Virginia Vonvenet J. C. Bonde Mockbridee He S. Turner Greensville Charles Godwin George IF. Stevens Commonwealth

Baltimore Leaves Yokohama for San Francisco

A cablegram to the Navy Department says the cruiser Baltimore departed Yokohama for San Francisco. The Baltimore serves as flagship of the Asiatic naval station and was recently relieved by the Olympia.

Baltimore Washington Navy Department Yokohama San Francisco Asiatic Naval Station Olympia

Relief Efforts debated as Cross Society considered role

Inland debate centers on relief for distressed areas with talks between ministers and committee leaders. Officials envision the American Red Cross handling distribution while Parliaments weigh support and potential coordination with overseas relief committees.

Texas' New Trunk Battleship Heads to Washington

The Texas class battleship Texas steamed from the yard at SM dock this afternoon after a long day voyage. Engineers from the locomotive Works assisted the vessel as it moved toward the narrows and anchored off 5.1 to await orders for loading its steamships. The ship's speed increased near Cadinerts Way as it passed the outer sea lines.

Texas New York SM Dock Iil Walt Washington Oa Teink Hhe Beh Nenadocomotive Works Ue Snp Oavel Tral Board

Train Collision and Fire Fatality in Town Street

A crowd gathered as a trolley collision and fire occurred near a street crossing. A worker, Hoxster, died within ten minutes after being struck by debris from a derailed car. His death follows his employment with ex-Governor Northen, leaving a widow.

Athinta John Stoystor Busineses Hovstor Rayster Cinvernor Northen Ble

Fragmented Virginia political notes on state officers and elections

The readable fragments discuss state officers in Virginia and the forthcoming election law. References mention constitutional questions, the Watton election law, and attempts to influence the system of appointing officials. The piece notes possible actions by other towns and debates about electoral procedures.

Hielmond Dee Tienenski OW Otheer Trevmirer Auelitora Publie Prbater Bie Vicdiieles Wilerties Winsett Watton Todigie Apeile

Murderers in Labora raid target Shep and Cordell couple

A posse pursued by town residents killed Shep and Mrs Cordell after ambushing them at their cabin on Sunday night. Thomas, a self confessed killer, claimed the couple were murdered for their money as authorities moved to intervene. The Virginia Supreme Court session in Richmond heard arguments in the Cravely case with Raymond Pentross representing plaintiff in error and Cabell Swan son representing defendants in error.

Jackson Labora Ohnds Claire Thomas Charley Cordell Soproie Court of Appeonats Wedmond Dee Supreme Court of Appeala of Virginia Jennings R. W. Pentross George Cabell CC. A. Swanson

Murder Shocks Petersburg as Woman Is Slain by Husband

In Petersburg a brutal murder unfolds as Lucy Jones is shot by her husband Matthew Jones at 216 Hardt Street. Helen Mooth testifies that Jones demanded his wife and shot her as she fled. a second shot struck a bystander. Jones was arrested nearby and faces charges in connection with the killing.

Petersburg Dow Lucy Jones Matthew Jon Wis Weleek Melen Hooth Oleh, Jones Atlantic Coast Line Reoth’s Helen Jones Ollie Matthew Jones Losi Webb Washington Wisk Teowrto Rene Lignan Wita Helen Mooth Lacey Jones Jon Th. Gobelieh Leleh Das D. Mellwaine Dehy 1 Chappell

Trial of Sheriff Thomsen Over Prison Escape Key Witness Vosburgh

New York records show Sheriff Thomsen facing trial after repeated adjournments on charges linked to the Ludlow Street jail break of three inmates, Killonan Russell and Aion. Old Vosburgh, a con man and father in law of Russell, testifies about the escape plot and the conspirators' plan to evade pursuit.

New York Dee Baward J Thomsen Lars Killonan Russell Aion Ludlow Street Dewan Alison Seselons Old bin Vosburgh Count Crook Vosburgh Ruswell Belgium Jill Reope Bition United States Shields Mussell Marka Phlim Restonce Hawke

Democratic State Committee Reorients in St Louis

The Democratic State Committee reorganized at the Southern Hotel with Bernard Corigan of Kansas City the only absentees unrepresented Chairman Maffitt resigned then was reelected and resigned again. George W. Allen of St Louis is expected to succeed him while the resignations of Secretary evelay and Vice-Chairman Carroll were to be laid on the table.

Great Britain Behring Sea Arbitration Tribunal Nehring Sea Gkine United States Paris Tribunal Congress Senate Maffitt Heereury “Evelay Carroll

Ohio Day at Atlanta Arrivals Advance Guard Tonight

Ohio Day at the Exposition unfolds with a 600 man Ohio National Guard first regiment arriving by special train around midnight. The Columbus party and Cincinnati delegation including the Chamber of Commerce the Mayor M S Ingalls and General Hickenloper are due tomorrow morning at 9 o clock.

Atlanta Ohio Ohio National Guard Southern Railway Columbus Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce M. 5. Ingalls Hickenloper

Indianap lis wholesale fire kills three and injures many

A collapse of the third floor at Schnull & Co wholesale grocery in Indianapolis caused a deadly fire. Three men died Patrick Mussa single Frank Sloan and Captain J D George Waxgren Sloan, and Frank Arnett and Warren Sloan were badly hurt with others injured. Fire spread to Ward Brothers drughouse and nearby firms. Insurance losses ne arly 1450 000. Fire department criticism noted. cold weather hindered efforts to control flames.

OP Oloclin Lapset Schnull &Co Ward Brothers Lquar Eekhouse Brothers Woodford & Hohisman Ward Cros Tottering Walla Patrick Murphy Arnett Frank Warren Sloan Sloan Wis Coen Wis

Two Men Found Frozen to Death in St Louis

In St Louis on December 4 two men were found dead from exposure. An unidentified man about sixty five years old was found in Hirsch's warehouse on Spruce Street, emaciated and freezing. A second man was found dead near railroad tracks, likely struck by a train or fallen, with exposure cited as the cause.

Keens Louis Hirsch Spruce Street

Indictment Ordered in Langerman Assault Case

A grand jury this morning indicted Miss Tarbarm Aub, the complainant in the Walter L Langerman assault trial. Aub confessed she swore falsely, a fact disclosed yesterday when Langerman appeared for sentence before Recorder Golf.

Minn New York Dev Miss Tarbarm Aub Walter L Langerman Miss Aub

Judge Peckham Receives Favor On Court of Appeals Bench

Judge Rufus J. Peckham sat on the Court of Appeals bench with usual duties. His nomination to the United States Supreme Court was received with favorable views by the judges who have served with him on the Court of Appeals.

HR. HW Poewikhaim Albany Rufus J. Peckham Court of Appeals Peckham United States Supreme Court

Richmond Aldermen Grant Telephone Franchise to Stan 1 Company

In Richmond Virginia on December 2 the Board of Aldermen awarded the city telephone franchise to the Stan 1 Company after a long bitter session and repealed the South Hell Company privileges. The decision ends a heated fight that had dominated council action. The South Hell Company had their privileges revoked with effects to take place on the 17th instant.

Richmond Board von Aldermen Stan 1 South Hell Company

East and West Barber Makers Meet in Pittsburgh

Bar manufacturers from the East and West gathered in Pittsburgh December 3 for an all day session to organize a National Bar Association. The meeting adjourned tonight without a final agreement but the movement continues and another session will be arranged by the executive committee.

Atte Pittsburg National Bar Association

Col Cullman Dead Dies in Alabama Founder of Cullman

Col John G Cullman a prominent Alabama figure, born in Bavaria in 1823, died today. He founded the town of Cullman in 1873 and brought more than 1,000 families to Alabama, shaping a county and a valued Garden Spot of the state.

Col. Cullman Montgomery Ala John G.'Cullman Bavaria America Mullman Cullman Alabama

Marvelous reduction on all wool dress goods

Bargain sale advertises deep discounts on wool and silk dress fabrics. Silks blends, boucle and novelty fabrics featured in blue and brown, with marked price cuts for matinee and home use. Visit Tyras ert R. A-SAUNDE for details.

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