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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1896

Page

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Laurada Faces Possible Arrest in Spain over Cuba Cargo

Washington reports warn that the Laurada steamship may be seized in Spanish waters when it reaches Valencia to complete a Cuban era cargo. Officials compare the risk to the Alabama incident and fear deliberate efforts to strain U.S. Spain relations.

Washington Valencia Spain Philadelphia Cuba Messing Italy State Department Alabama Associated Press United States New York

American Friends of Cuba form group in New York

A meeting at Grocers' Hall heard that over 140 000 signatures have been gathered for a petition to Congress. The effort asks Congress to use influence to stop Spain s barbarities and inhumanities in Cuba and to take cognizance of the war there.

New York Grocers’ Hall American Friends of Cuba" Association Franz Meyer Congress Cuba Spain

Farming urged to avert famine on island

A dispatch from May ann to Aveda El Madrid urges ongoing farming operations on the island. It warns that without continued agriculture a disastrous famine is inevitable.

Dovann Aveda el Madrid Mayann

Dock Workers Strike Covers Hamburg and Antwerp

Hamburg December 4 The strike committee calls out all harbor workers including engineers bargemen and others employed by Brate and city to support the dock laborers strike. Antwerp reports harbor men refusing to load ships from Hamburg signaling a general dockers strike imminent.

Hamburg Brate Hell Antwerp

Bishop Keane Starts To Rome From Philadelphia

Bishop Keane former rector of the Catholic University at Washington travels from Philadelphia to New York then sails for Faroe before heading to Paris and finally Rome arriving around December 18th to 20th.

Philadelphia Der Keane Catholic University At Washington Rome Baltimore Ryan New York Pennsylvania Road Corrifan Jayre Wavyre Paris

Ruth Bryan Well After Diphtheria Quarantine Lifted

In Lincoln Nebraska on December 4 health officials report Ruth Bryan, eldest daughter of Hon. W. J. Bryan, fully recovered from diphtheria and quarantine at the Bryan home has been removed.

Lincoln Neb Dee Thode W. J. Bryan Ruth

State Democratic Central Committee meets to plan campaign

The State Central Committees of the all Democratic party met in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 4. They discussed the future of the organization and decided to continue the structure and expand into every township. Reconciliation with the silver Democrats was strongly opposed. The old Democrats left municipal and county election decisions to local Democrats. Letters from National Chairman Bynum and George Foster Peabody were read.

Gold Democrata Ichican Wli Ke Grand T Rapids Mich Der All Democratic Party Mos Latal Bynum George Foster Peabody New York

Will Sow Oppose K General Grosvenor Not a Candidate for Speaker

Canton Ohio December 4 Rumors from Washington say General C H Grosvenor of Ohio was asked by Major McKinley’s friends to run for Speaker against Reed. Grosvenor will not be a candidate and his friends do not want him or anyone else opposing Reed. A source close to the President elect calls Grosvenor one of the most able and useful men on the House floor, noting his absence would be a loss and that there is no movement to nominate him.

Grosvenor Canton Ohio Washington C. H. Grosvenor Ohia Major McKinley Congress Gen. Grosvenor Heed Mc‘Kinley Oltegxport Greater Norfolk Merchants At Manufactures W. H. Wales, Jr The Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association Air Walter Sharp Business Men's Association Mark Promi B. Watkins Leigh City National Bank Virginian Southern Railway Walter Tle Doyle Citizens’ Bank

Southern Railway declares 1 percent preferred stock dividend

New York December 4 At a meeting of the Southern Railway company this afternoon the directors declared a dividend of 1 percent on the preferred stock. The statement notes the dividend is a distribution to preferred stockholders as surplus earned in the last two fiscal years, not an annual dividend. The board does not plan to consider further dividend policy at this time.

New York Southern Railway Company

Wyoming Vote Totals Reported for Electors

Cheyenne December 4 official tallies show Wyoming electors split among parties with Republican slate leading. Air it ain, Howell, Van Meter and Mondell among top vote recipients. Democrat Osborne and Populist Bryan figures also listed. Prohibition and various minor slates receive smaller counts.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Airitain Howell Mrs. Mallory Ryan and Watson Jourdan Sims Lexering Prohibition Hagby Jackson Smith Bryan and Sewall D. L. van Meter John A. Martin P. J. Quealy Congress Wm. Bryan Frank W. Mondell John B. Osborne

Cabinet discuss foreign affairs amid lengthy session

Washington December 4. Today's Cabinet meeting was nearly complete with all members present except Iamont, away from the city, and Harmon attending the Supreme Court. The discussion covered portions of the President's message on foreign affairs and financial recommendations. The session extended longer than usual.

Washington Messrs. Iamont Harmon Supreme Court

Albert Aronson Dies After Asthma Attack at Bijou Theatre

Albert Aronson manager of the Bijou theatre died this morning after collapsing from an asthma attack on upper Broadway. Physicians were summoned, he was removed to a private hospital, and died between six and seven o'clock.

York Albert Aronson Bijou Koch

Consul General Says Uruguayan Rebellion Lacked Importance

Consul General Murcuendo of Uruguay reports a cable from Montevideo stating the threatened revolution is unimportant. He believes the affair is already resolved, or he would have received more dispatches.

Washington Murcuendo Uruguay Minster of Porelen Montevideo

Murderer Fred Behme Executed In McLeansboro Ill

Fred Behme, who killed his wife and child on Easter Sunday, was executed in McLeansboro Illinois. The trap at 2380 was sprung and his neck broke. he made no statement on the scaffold. In Washington a party balance shows 204 Republicans 124 Democrats with others including Populists Fusionists and Silverites.

McLeansboro Ills Fred. Behme Washington Piftty-fith Congress Clerk McDowell

Norfolk Growth Sparks Atlantic Port Prospects

Norfolk’s export trade surge draws wide debate among city leaders and business groups. Mayors, bankers, real estate chiefs, and chamber officials praise the Virginian article, urging coordinated harbor improvements, deeper water, and rail connections to sustain the boom and attract European markets.

Local Virginia News Recap From Petersburg Delays and Burglary

Special- Rev. Robert P Kerr visits Petersburg with a governor's pardon for C P Brooks who was jailed for theft of chewing gum. John Somers and Brooks face additional jail terms. A burglary on Ol street yields watch and cash. Officer Beek fires during the escape. New shed at Pocahontas Cotton Mine expands factory, adding 52 rooms and jobs. Sutherland's Street home narrowly escapes fire. Col James D Brady and J M Tucker Jr review poll books amid election contest claims involving RR.Throp and S P Pes.

Brookkn Petersburg Way Trobert P. Kerr Richmond C. P. Brooks Lewis Wright Sycamore Street John Somers Th. T. Matteson & Bro Pocahontas Cotton Min Company Swit Creel Colton Aus Chesterfield County Peterabure A. J. Suthern Sutherland Stantion Norfolk James D. Brady J. M.tucke, Jr Col Wrang

Danny Lynch Refuses Bank Request Over $10,000 Check

San Francisco December 4 Danny Lynch manag er of Sailor Sharkey entered the Anglo California Bank to demand payment on a $10,000 check. An injunction blocked payment. Lynch argued he would sue for damages and left after discussions with Manager Lillenthal. Police later charged Wyatt Marr with possessing a weapon, with a court appearance postponed.

San Francisco Danny Lynch Sailor" Sharkey Anglo-California Bank Lillenthal Lynch Wyatt Marp Whitte- We Hin Dee Earp Wils

Navy Orders and Movements Reported From Washington

Anval Noten Washington December 4 Lieut Emmins is ordered to the Alexandria executive officer J C Sampson to the Mighthwin Dewch Thomas to Oregon Lt Pickham to Michigan revoked and assigned to office of war intelligence Updike named pay clerk for the Puritan Morrizon to settle naval Station Newport Constellation and Custeineg accounts Messages say Minneapolis sailed from Messine to Jar Machins arrived at Pagota Newark Navy Yard to rejoin Admiral Bunce fleet in New York Harbor Admiral Brown says Newark will proceed to Souther gates 0 estil One Rateigh patrol Florida coast Newark sighted yesterday morning

Washington Emmins Alieh Tn Us Massed Aalstaut J. C. Sampson Miehtwin Dewch Thomas Oregon Liewt HP. Pickham Michigan Office of War Intelligence Updike Puritan A. Morrizon Naval Station Newport Constellation Minneapolis Messine Jar Pagota Navy Department Newark Norfolk Navy Yard Admiral Bunce New York Harbor Admiral Brown Nuffolk Navy Yard Souther Gates Florida

No Silver Municipal Ticket At Glty Election

All candidates withdrew today leaving no silver ticket in the Glty election, Heston and Tee among those who pulled out, leaving observers unsure of the race outcome and local political dynamics.

Heston Tee Glty

Telegraph Company Restores Service To Norfolk Area

The Postal Telegraph Co announces restored telegraph service to all points north east and south as far as Camden after a recent storm disrupted lines. A large repair force operates in the far south, with trains and lines being overhauled to resume full business, Ashburn, Manager, Norfolk, Va.

Teleurn Perion Canon, &. c Fosial Telegraph Company Prublic Norfolk Portsmouth Camden Ashburn

No Revival This Year Mood Dampens November Trade

New York December reports no business revival this year as holiday goods shipments stumble amid stormy weather. Wholesale demand keys show mixed signals with Eastern markets improving in textiles while interior routes slow. New York and Baltimore lead declines. F ailures rise weekly with 59 reported nationwide. falling figures hint at steadier iron and steel output though prices drop. Cotton market weak with 4,750,000 bales in sight by December, mills’ demand uncertain and weekly clears up slightly from last year.

New York Wade Mississippi Valley Weber Baltimiere United States J. G. Dun & Co Vmwall Canada

Governor Bradley Leaves for New York to Discuss Senatorial Matters

Governor Bradley departed for New York via Canton to confer with Major McKinley on Kentucky senatorial issues or possible net positions. The trip underscores ongoing negotiations affecting Kentucky’s Senate seat and political alignments.

Bradley Frankfort New York Canton McKinley Kentucky

Ashbosemont Deed of Trust Report From Waco

In Ashbosemont Waco Tex on December first a deed of trust was entered this morning by Dupree in hardware and implements with a nearly $100 000 value. The assets exceed liabilities by a substantial margin, with many items largely in excess of the tabulations.

Ashbosemont Waco Tex Dec Anon

Mayer the celebrated eye specialist at 481 East Main Street

Prominent eye expert from Vienna offers free defect examinations at the city office no. 481 East Main Street. He provides multilingual consultations and diagnoses for officers and foreigners in their native tongue. Also advertised are Hopkins steamed foods and a 10 cent lunch, with teeth discovery and discovery-ext services in New York.

Wr. Th. Mayer Imperial and Royal College of Vienna Austria East Main Street Ian Ro Dry Mayer

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