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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
1
The governor urges General Assembly to consider constitutional changes to cut costs, reform courts, and curb crime. He reviews finances, debt, land reassessment, public education, and support for Confederate veterans, urging preservation of Virginia’s institutions and proposing commissions to negotiate with West Virginia. He underscores university funding and requests aid for dependent soldiers and widows.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard plans a competitive examination on the 7th for foremen to lead construction at the yard. The move follows concerns over efficiency and cost, aiming to ensure qualified leaders can supervise the work and meet required standards and policies.
A Virginia court clerks convention, Richmond, votes to prepare amendments about taxes and clerks fees. The committee backs simplifying reven ue collection, eliminating burdens, and aligning witness fees with felony cases. The report is adopted, and the convention adjourns. Also notes travel of the Comanche steamship and a new National Bar-Iron Association meeting with officers elected.
Senate session records the reading of the Journal and the presentation by Mr Mitelel Crep of Oregon of Dupont's confirmation as Delaware senator elect with evidence. It notes discussion on foreign policy, a resolution supporting President TR and Turkey, and remarks on Cuba and Turkey responses. The debate includes Call and Hoar, with a recess pending adjournment.
The primary convention of the new Diocese of Washton opened at St Andrews Church Washington with divine service led by Bishop Paret of Maryland and Rev J B Perry delivering the opening sermon. A temporary organization will be formed this afternoon as the key issue concerns whether the new diocese has power to enact its own laws or be governed by Maryland. The plan is to name the diocese the Diocese of Washington. Dr John Ho Bott of the Church of the GAscenviow was unanimously named president. discussion on the charter and relation to Maryland continues.
Five cases before the Court of Appeals were continued today with Judge W. R. Staples presiding for the appeal and J. M. Aehogen representing the other side. The proceedings center on Minors tristate matters involving MeVeteh and Whetetratan.
Records from Richmond detail a Senate initiated plan to appoint one or more commissioners to copy names and memoranda from Virginia military rolls. The governor to secure Washington permission, senators to aid, and $300 to finance the effort with payments following appointment and oath requirements.
A December meeting of the Historical Committee of the Confederate Veterans in Richmond discussed securing and adopting school history materials. Officials considered repurposing Williston’s Child’s Life of Gon and preparing a bill to list Confederate soldiers in county records. The Confederate Museum is completed and to be turned over Saturday noon, with invites extended to attendees. The committee adjourned to next Wednesday at 8 o'clock.
Durham police officer William Avastin reportedly killed himself with a revolver after breakfast in the presence of his wife and seven children. The death is described as likely due to temporary insanity. The same report mentions a proposed $1,000,000 bleachery project in Fayetteville and tests on water purity, with a railway extension planned from Aberdech to Fayetteville.
A damaged OCR fragment lists officers of a Masonic gathering in Redmond Virginia. Names include Deputy Master RT. OW. Duke Grand Senior Warden George W. Wright Grand Senior Warden Frederick W. Pleants and Grand Treasurer.
Promoters in Augusta announce plans for a Southern cotton goods exposition to boost production and outlets. Notable figures named include ex-Senator Patt Walsh and ex-Congressman George Walsh. Committees form a provisional body with Charles J. Steer as chairman and Patrick Walsh among nominees. Advances from Chicago indicate strong support expected to fund a grand Southern goods display.
Scotland Hu Ag on Winston N C December 4 one of Winston leading groate firms assigned today naming We Hiendren as trustee. The assets aggregate several thousand dollars and liabilities are not yet known.
Bargain note on all wool dress goods with new shades and low prices. Enjoy heavy discounts on bouclé fabrics and blankets, quilts, and wrapper goods. Visit the new wool sections to see the latest stock and savings.
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