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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1895

Page

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Lynching in Colleton County Shocks Area

A mobic lynching near Broxton Bridge Colleton County leaves two victims, an old woman and a young wife, stripped and beaten to death with a buggy whip. Four men including a physician face charges after a white jury convicts them of the crime.

Columbia Dee Colleton County Barnwell Hampton Tines Lijner Broxton Township Broxton Bridge Ford St. Nicholas Church Barnwell County Som Kerse Thacewell Botton Broxtonford Melis Mama Honniah Orate Danweed Ste St. Tri Jbosthoe Gover Ehargine

Joint Tenilic Association Drafts New Management Slate

The oar of managers for the Joint Tralee Association outlines a slate including New York Central and Wadeon River Railroad with presidents and vice presidents named across multiple lines. A Board of Arbitration will comprise two railroad men and one lawyer, chosen by the Board of Control of association presidents, all disinterested.

New York Dee New Joint Tralee Association New York Central Wadeon River Railroid Second View Vayden Eric Foneth Cochran Wabash Knight Lehigh Wales Thiprl View John J. Garretts Matimore Ohio Piret View Ornand Smith Big Four Murry Pennaylvania Gray Nesses Thitebiurs Larkiwianna Grand Trunk of Canada Board of Arbitration Board of Control

Madura Sinker Report From Captain Patterson

Telegram from Captain Patterson of the Titish steamer Madura reports the vessel wrecked in mid ocean on November 28 while en route from Hawbourn to Portoval Cl. The survivor details reached Corunna Spain, confirming the loss.

London Patterson Madura Hawbourn Port Oval Corunna Spain Ocean

Pasha Takes Refuge in British Embassy in Constantinople

G Bold Pasha, President of the Council of State and former Grand Vizer, has sought sanctuary at the British Embassy in Constantinople amid fears of arrest.

Constantinople G.bold Pasha Council of State Grand Viger

Post Office Scandal Reveals Mail Detention Negligence

In Fill River Massachusetts a substitute letter carrier is accused of gross negligence for withholding and concealing mail. Investigators found twelve bushels of undelivered nail matter hidden at the Armory and Central Fire engine house. Letters from Baltimore Philadelphia Glasgow and other cities were packed away, and a warrant was issued for Thomas A. Rason on charges of illegally detaining mail matter.

Fill River Mass Gerry Pire Sullivan Baltimore Philadelphia Glasgow Ciontreal Manchester Meil Westmaster Sullivan United States Boston Thomas A A. Rason

Nomination Confirmed as Minister to Mexico Amid Senate Caucus Fight

In Washington on December 6 the Democratic Senatorial caucus confirmed Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina as Minister to Mexico. A nine member committee will assign Democratic members to committees, with three new names to be decided by Monday. The article notes potential shifts in committee chairmanships and political maneuvering over presidential nominations.

Washington, Db. C Senthlemedius Matt. W. Ronsom North Carolina Mexico Envcys Semuer Gorman Benators West Blackburn Congress Cockrell Dorris Hlwckborn Thee Jones Min Pra Ten Warris Herauc Lers

Senate Debates Coinage and Cuba Policy Amid Sessions

The Senate debated coinage of silver and gold stockpiling with a 1 to index ratio, considered resolutions on Cuba Spain war recognition, and discussed amendments to rules and foreign relations. The session adjourned around 4 pm with executive business pending and resumes Monday.

Washington Dec Senate Mills Chandler Dubois (Rey Idaho Montana Alante Repo Call Gener Spain Cuba Ira Gallinge United States Alt Hodtson

Rebels Driven as Spanish-British Spur Insurgent Retreat

reports from the battle say the rebels four thousand strong suffered heavy losses while Spanish and British forces, including Lt Churchill and Lt Jones, pursued the insurgents to Trilia-Chores. Rebel documents reveal plans of the so called Cohen Republic amid the clash near Cama-Juy.

Dee Colin Wader Cleeon Mand Jonal Suarez Valdes Nw- Virre Ian Pigagement Maximo Gomexz Maven Rm Junction Forina Tag Vilas Cama- Juy Cami Winch Churchill Stinloiph Cthuneet Tornes Cohan Republic Aleve Incensa Sayas Saya

Cleveland Warning Ad Vice Sparks Economic War Comment

The Post discusses President Cleveland's message to Congress and notes Germany's economic pressure on Jose, warning that if U S threats succeed both sides could retaliate equally, urging Germany to resist Cleveland's cautions.

Land seekers voyage toward Virginia Peninsula for settlement

A party of about fifty land seekers from Michigan and Nebraska, led by C. J. Hoyer and George J. Clark, passed through Ohio en route to the Peninsula division between the James and York rivers in Virginia to purchase large tracts of land. Last week a shipment of 2000 euros was bought near Norfolk for settlement by Scandinavian families.

Na Syoiticn Jost Homdl Norloth Cincinnati Michigan Nebraska Oho Sheherapecke and Ohio Railroad Peninsula James York Rivers Virginia Lod C. J. Hoyer Clad Water Mieh Jorge J. Clark Toledo Norfolk North Carolls Ius Scandinavian Tumbles

Hotel Fire Claims Life at Croen Ville Near Hortonville

A blaze at the Croen Ville Hotel six miles east of Hortonville Wisconsin this morning killed William Kenuter an employee suffocated. Several medicine group members escaped by jumping from a second floor window wearing only night robes.

Hortonville Wis Dee. F Croen- Ville Wiliam Kenuter

Ward and Ward Escape Tale From Memphis Thefts

The Port of Dallas and Central American chase involve A S Ward of Memphis linked to a barrel theft scheme. Chief Moseley reports Ward’s voluntary suspension and a Boston maker Bellon’s claim for $1,000. Ward asserts he fled aboard the City of Dallas to surrender, while officials question his whereabouts and motives. Ward’s alleged forgery, debts, and ownership stakes in a Memphis barrel and heading company color the dispute as legal action looms. Ward wields a $8, equal to $60 in American coin, to buy two ham sandwiches, then returns to his plantation plans in Mississippi. Ward remains defiant, denying criminal intent and claiming civil remedies will settle disputes.

New Orleans Dallay A. S. Ward Memphis Moseley Alene Ward Onlian Beldon Port Cortes Bellon Heldon Jnsane Dulas Redon America Wag Tie Miteger Memphis Barrel and Htealing Company OEY Memphis Barrell Sam H Jett Dallas Remise

Revival of Southern Industries Signals Growth Prospects

Special reports in the Manufacturers' Record indicate a clear revival trend in southern industry. Numerous ventures, including cotton rail enterprises, electric plants, mills, and timber operations, are planned or expanding in North and South regions. Investors from Western capital markets show growing interest as projects like paper mills, sugar and lumber facilities, and municipal utilities take shape in Mississippi, Texas, Georgia, and nearby states.

Gallimore Del Maine Choline & S100 Sol Covell North Wihkshoro Box Farbery Choomhe Hehe

Corr Manufacturing Company organized in Taunton Mass

The Corr Manufacturing Company was organized with capital stock of 400000. It has bought a large tract of land in East Taunton for a 40000 spindle cotton mill and plans construction of No 2 omit to begin as soon as the mill is operating. The company aims to create the largest cotton plant in the area.

Timiinson Secretary of the Treasury United States Evarts Devens McVeugh Eines Aistine McVeagh Treasury Harmon McVenagh International Cottonness Company Orleans Sehnetider Moreyv Potton Press Sehneider Cotton Press Company Carlisle Ff Eise Taunton Mass Corr Manufacturing Company

Blair Simpson charged with assault in Detroit area

Blair Simpson, police justice, was arrested and charged with criminal assault on Maude Wentland, a 14 year old girl. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded for examination with bail set at 5000 dollars.

Detroit Mich Dee Blair Simpson Maude Wentland Ansl Hall

Civil War Veterans Meet in New York City July 4 Celebration

A 19th century gathering in New York aims to unite Civil War veterans from both Union and Confederate sides. Key figures include Chauncey Depew and Col. Garnett, with plans for an executive committee and a permanent chairman after letters from many attendees were read.

New York Mev. i Sal Maayan Strong Chauncey MM. Depew Dindige Martin T. McMahon Andrew GG Dick Ioan Charles AL Dim Amd Mie Thurhes A Lompoly Changs Tran Col Doh Garnett St. Poly Keo A. Wiinans Bad Plier John Kt Pellows Wr WR Laws Col Tt. Hoss Wranels Thomond Alexander Rovkefeller M. Plamier Tiffany Louis Storm Wot Cuties Inusha Corbi Morris KK Jesup J.T. Corry Tene McAlpine Gionanni Wulterfeld Gerry Thi Menting Hewat Wmder Olting Agk Bnt Pernanwrtemo Carroll

Untitled Confused Manuscript With Names and Places

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning individuals such as Peter Atuher and Dink Stuart, a Texas representative, a St James Motel relay, and a disputed matter around Ames and Chphott with unclear events and locations. The passage references a price claim of 8200000 and a proposed route of five miles of Mi Pano on Mexican soil, but details are obscured.

New York Peter Atuher Wabert Mitzsininsoys Texno Vth Mae Mobrnary Dink Stuart Texas Rilsahinmons Ad St Mater St James Sturt Wien Sant

Iterox Society Relief Effort Discussed for Turkey

A formal resolution approved by the International Red Cross governing body plans relief work in Turkey during Vatontinke Relief Week. Miss Chute Hirten of Washington leads as chair for the mission to aid Turkish civilians under international supervision. Cooperation with foreign ministers and missionaries is urged to curb bloodshed while providing humanitarian aid through the Red Cross and Red Crescent framework.

Toston Dee SA Arve Wan Board Chute Hirten Washington Turkey Ainditorna- Hong Pharerorn America Areler Shin Eter United States Red Cross Organisation Red Cross The Red Crescent

Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals Docket Roundup

The Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals handed down numerous cases from various circuits and courts. Dockets include Commonwealth v. Spooner’s executors, Allemed v. Cardwell, Writs of error denied or awarded, and petitions to rehear in several counties and cities.

Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals Ly Jute Iselth Chenparke Ghlu Circuit Court of TN Ammo Amnel Commonwealth Chrowih Court Jindlse John W. Reilly Crump Ve. Commonwealth Flustings Court Manchestar Amined Spooner Wibb Chreult Albemarle Allemed My Jude Cardwell Marke Shayer Lpeuit Hockingham Receiver Anderson Corporation Court Nortolle Ry Jindee Joby A Richmnan AM Geal Coorg M Harrmaont Scott County Renerve Pergawon & Dinter Grottoon Company Corporation Court of the Cty Lynchburny Athemed Varrhs

Purneture Firm Fails In Big Local Bankruptcy

One of the nation’s largest furniture manufacturers for schools failed today with liabilities likely in the hundreds of thousands. The Bank of National demanded payment on two promissory notes due 2074, triggering the collapse. An assignee was appointed, with assets estimated around 46000 and liabilities about 400000.

Chicnge Dee T.—A. A. Wodrews Lobe National Bank Dt Twa Bank Ope Aimoniat Apdrowa Ox Provident Jotbrooke Wa Chinel Stork Dag Med. A. Tolbrooke Assieninon

Proayed in Voln for His Efe Threats End in Murder

An executive reward of 3200 was offered for the capture of Samuel Newland wanted for killing Frank Steelman in Lenoir county. The shooter confronted Steelman in his shoe shop after a threat with a knife and killed him. Newland fled. He is a member of a prominent local family and is believed to have fled toward Tennessee.

Toleigh N. C Famuel Newland Frank Steelman Lenoir Warnin Hit Steelman Ing Newlin Iilker Steelman

Arrests Report Involving Lame Horse Case

George Rappo white was arrested last night by Agent Moore of the 8 P O A charged with working a lame horse belonging to Charles Mallony. Charles Mitchell colored was arrested last night charged with theft from a horse.

George Rappo Agent Moore Charles Mallony Charles Mitchell

President Plans Recreational Trip to North Carolina Sounds

Washington reports President promotes a brief recreation trip after completing writings. The party will travel from Washington to Cape Channel and head to Hate Teras where blinds are set for duck hunting with Captain Wilde of the Lighthouse Board. Duration unclear but likely five to seven days depending on conditions.

Washington Clove Wilde Lighthong Board Hateteras Cape Channel

Balloting at Wan ton Episcopal Diocesan Convention

Washington December ballots for bishop fail on three votes as two thirds rule blocks choice. Clergymen and lay delegates debate high church influence and future conventions aim to elect Rev Randolph McKim or Dr Mekim, with results expected tomorrow.

Washington Fori Marvinn Delaware High Church Morgan Dryx New York New York; 6 To Trev John Lindeaug Boston W. Tt. Buntington Dr. Buntington Dix Lindsay Gree Randolph MicKim Yuates Mackay Smith Mekim

Notorious physician sentenced for body snatching in Kansas

Sinnaus, a prominent physician from Tee Le Fox, Kansas, was found guilty of stealing Mas Bates's body and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The body was found at a Volon depot in Kansas City attached to a tronic used to display posters, suggesting involvement in body snatching. The Globe notes President Bieven’s Cuba message as a matter of serious importance.

Sinnaus Kan, Tee, le Fox Mas Bates Tronic Volon Kansas City Tsidan Madvid Dee Globe Bieven Nae Mesange Cuba

All-wool Fabrics Discounted At Local Store

Local shop advertises deep cuts on all-wool serges dress goods and wool blankets in a woolen department. Offers include reduced prices on fabrics and textiles with mentions of new stock and various colors. Shoppers urged to visit the store at the printed address for the sale.

New Prileps Woolan Parrete

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