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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

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Saller Sinking Claims 202 Lives on Atlantic Route

Bremen Dec 11 The North German Lloyd steamer Saller sank on Corunna Carrebeda Shoals with 202 aboard feared dead The ship carried 78 crew 214 steerage passengers from Germany Russia Galicia and Spain bound for Argentina All onboard presumed lost a rescue steamer is en route from Corunna

Bremen Lloyd Saller Corunna Carrebeda Shoals Europe Argentina Corunna

May reach five hundred in steamer disaster notes

A Corunna dispatch cites Corunna Gazette stating up to 600 may be lost from the North German Lloyd steamer Sauler after it foundered near Villagrada, with 210 passengers sailed from Antwerp and many more at Spanish ports. The wreckage shows the ship broke up quickly as it washed ashore four miles north of Villagrada on December 7. Seventeen drowned after the Captain Bellwer foundered in the Channel, with two rescued and seventeen crew missing. The British bark Wildorn from Cre-nnock to Newport News abandoned, crew safe in Hull.

Berlin Corunna Corarnoagette Sauler Gazette Antwerp Villagrada Reventeen London Bellwer Bir Y Wales Hong Kong Hss Liverpool D. Echiling Bremen Wildorn Evans Crennock Newport News Hull

Murderer in custody as mob killer dies in New Orleans

Miss Lrele Miller, a victim of John Johnson who killed four others near Vockafuw two months ago, died at the Todre infirmary after severe axe injuries. Johnson remains jailed in parish prison and will face trial in Tangpahon soon as authorities plan for legal action. A separate collapse in Andalusia, Xerces province, buried eighty-five people. eleven bodies recovered and five seriously injured, with rescue work ongoing.

Win Mar New Orleans L'rele Miller John Johnson Vtockafuw Tanepahon Todre Johnson Logie Miller Migs Miller Tangpahon Taibo Cadiz Xerces Andalusia Fury-S'X

National Democrats Refuse Alliance and Preserve Presidency

INDIANAPOLIS Ind Dec 1 The Executive Committee of the National Democratic party decided not to have an archiress at the present time but declared the national presidency will be preserved in all states with headquarters in New York and no alliance with the Republican party. Efforts will be made to reunite the two wings of the party as the Gala Democratic group met again for a brief session.

National Democrats Inflanapolis Ind Nacional Democratic Party New York Republican Party Democrate Party Gala Democrate

National Democracy forms new sub committee for movement

At a morning meeting a sub committee comprising Mosars Peabody Elliott and Haldeman was named to replace the Executive Committee for four years while no national campaigns are underway The group outlines plans to open and maintain permanent national headquarters in New York City and to extend party organization while informing and shaping public opinion through speakers and prepared materials

Mosars Peabody Elli Haldeman Bynum Hind Aon New York Natonal Committee National Democratic Movement Inlanapols Chicago Thas National Committee Indianapolis Shawman Holtman Maine Holman Toslay Mensis Wynum Frenzel Jinideman Voneistine Tenbacs Civen Tn Ael Watterson Pynum

Tragic double death of Cooper family in San Francisco

Mrs Sarah BR Cooper and her daughter Miss Hattie Cooper were found dead by asphyxiation at 1908 Vanlosa street. Authorities report Miss Cooper suffered acute melancholia and had previously attempted to kill both herself and her mother. The mother reportedly stayed by her daughter’s side, even drafting a will in anticipation of the tragedy.

San Francisco Sarah BR. Cooper United States Hattie Cooper Vanlosa Coonan Miss Cooper

Vigilance over the Advance and the Vampooze case in port

The steam yacht Advance and the Vampooze are under close watch in New York harbor. Spanish Consul Arthur C. Humphries aided by Collector LeRoy Shields seeks to curb suspected contraband and possible breaches of international law as authorities pursue ships linked to Cuba missions.

A‘ivance New York Herald Port Yeaturday Arthur C. Mumphries Heulleman Ihusterers Humphries LeRoy Shields Reid Aly. Shields Mr. Reid Teft New York Shields Cuba Newark Taleteh Florida Washington Carlie Custons Wilmingon N.C Vampore New York Journal Cubin Department Department of Justice Treasury Treasury Pepartmers Norfolk

Creedon Defeats OBrien After Dramatic Nine Round Bout

Dan Creedon of Australia defeated Bek OBrien of Heston in nine rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club New York. OBrien showed strong defense and punishment but Creedon, tiring, delivered decisive blows in the ninth as the referee stopped the fight with about three minutes left. About 2,000 spectators witnessed the bout, with Creedon weighing 161 pounds and OBrien initially reluctant to reveal his weight but also listed at 161.

Triad Mooehkond Dent New York Dan Creedon Australia Bek O'Brien Heston Broadway Athletic Club O'Brien Creedon Bothot

How Maceo Was Slain and Weylers Triumph in Havana

Dr Maximo Zertucha, once Maceos physician, says Maceo planned a December crossing but was blocked by illness. He attempted a water route with two boats, landed near Mariel, fought at Punta Brava, and was struck by two bullets, dying soon after. Spaniards recovered his body as rebels fled, with searches ongoing. Weylers return to Havana sparked cheers and public celebration.

Havana Maximo Zertucha Anton Maceo Maceo Tora San Felipe la Lucha Zertucha Trocha Mickness Meht Crone Mariel Mir Chujedas Mico Picker Punta Brava Maceu Zertudin Hoyo Colorado Wavana Micen Spain Zertuechn Miro Alberto Nodarse Gordon Ramon Ahumada Alfredo Justiz Macon Howe Weyler Martine Campos Harane Isand Ceheer Morro Case Ca Danae Wexler Weyler boVe Municipaal Corporation Ciy Pinar Deiho Weylers Wille Cabanas Ghajeda

Death of Cuban General Antonio Maceo Confirmed

Philadelphia December 11 Very little hope remained among Cuban elites here that Antonio Maceo is alive. Private searches yielded confirmation that no doubt exists of his death and Cuban agents on the island labeled the information absolutely authentic, ending rumors of any possible revival of reports about his fate.

Philadelphia Antonio Maceo Searce Noo Maceo Mula

Weyler Arrives at Havana to Enthusiastic Welcome

General Weyler reached Havana at 4 40 pm riding with two cavalry squadrons. Crowds filled streets from city limits to the palace. Girls chewed flowers along the route and treated him as a popular hero amid cheers near Calle O Rielly Calle Obispo and the Plaza de Armas.

Havana Weyler Palace Platea Cale Obispho Calle O'Rielly Plaza de Armas

Regiments for Cuba Rumor of American Volunteer Enlistment

Philadelphia reports claim a 1500 man regiment for Cuba is forming. Other regiments are said to have begun in Virginia and Tennessee with Philadelphia contributing about 100 men. Captain Henley and Colonel Rhodes are named as organizers with headquarters at 40 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington. Battalions would sail separately and unite at sea to avoid neutrality law violations.

Philadelphia Cuba Baltimore New York Boston Washington Virginia Tennessee Philadelpha William PL Henley Netley Henley United States Army Fourth Infantry Fourth Artiery Second Cavalry Julius H. Rhodes Mansachusetts Avenue Washington, D.C Saul

Pennsylvania National Guard Sergeant Plans Cuba Expedition

Sergeant Charles Rees of the Pennsylvania National Guard, based in Phoenixville, has returned from Cuba and aims to form a company to go there. He sought volunteers in New York yesterday to join the Cuban venture, expressing strong Cuban sentiment among his comrades.

Pennsylvania Cottolemen Tereming Araueed Phoenixville Dow Charles Rees Pennsylvania National Guard Cuba Hem Twerby-Hye Youngs Wien Jon New York

Socialist leader honors Cuban salute to Macoc memory

In a Dec chamber session Signor Imbrian, head of the Socialist party, invoked the titan Radionis to send Cubans salutation to the memory of Gen Antonio Macoc who died for his country Hobellion. He declared glory comes to those who die in such a cause, drawing prolonged applause for Liensor Linbrinant’s remarks.

Teome Deputter Touly Signor Imbrian Socialist Party Cut Radionis Antonio Macoc Lienor Linbrinant

French Battleship Plans Withdrawn Over Minister Clash

Paris reports that Lockroy’s proposal to spend 200 million francs on new battleships has been withdrawn after Marine Minister Besnard opposes it. Besnard will present a new plan when the Navy Council reconvenes next Thursday, criticizing current boilers and engines and favoring rebuilding existing ships. A Belfast public meeting decided not to erect a statue of the Queen, citing no commemorative statue. The statue’s cost is listed as 20,000 dollars.

Paris Mr. Lockroy Marine Admiral Besnard Navy Council M. Lockroy Belfast

South in the Cabinet: Gary delegation seeks cabinet post

A Baltimore Gary supporters delegation from the South visited Canton to urge President-elect McKinley to consider James A. Gary for a cabinet post. The group, led by Senator Wellington, stressed Maryland and Southern backing, while McKinley offered no promises. Other figures discussed Maryland or West Virginia as potential cabinet picks.

Canton Michigan Gen. Alger Friends James A. Gary Baltimore Low den George L. Wellington Maryland Alt. Winbette Louisiana National E. Bowden Virginia Wiliam Youngblood Alabamna Animes Elan Mississippi W. P. Brownlow Tennessee Sydney Mudd Isaie A. Barber Florida Jeremah Connelly District of Columbia Col. Pred Brackett G. B. Hamlet W. J. Peuger Haltimore Myron M. Parker Washington J. M. Lyons Georgia Miajor McKinley Hie Vicltora Wellington Gary Hijs Benator Welliniion Major McKinley Lkely West Virginia HH. Clay Evans J. . Hanson Nathan Golf West Vireinia

Governor Bradley Promises Special Legislature Session

Cincinnati dispatch reports Governor Bradley declares a special session of the Kentucky Legislature will be called at a time he deems proper. He says the decision is his and insists on precise timing, drafting his message to avoid any misinterpretation and demanding exact reproduction of his words.

Cincinnati Wrankfort Lhradley Washington

Professor Dowd Lectures on Electricity at YMCA Hall

Mysterion of Electricity, Professor Dowd gave the second in his series on electricity at YMCA Hall last night to an attentive audience. The professor, with intimate subject knowledge, instructed listeners into the mysteries of burglar alarms car bells telephones and telegraphs, highlighting the apparatus on hand.

Dowd M. C. A. Hall

Taylor Delk Convicted of Sheriff Gwynn murder in Georgia

Zebulon dispatch reports Taylor Delk was convicted today in Atlanta of the murder of Sheriff Gwynn. This is his second conviction with no mercy recommendation. He will be sentenced to hang, and his son faces a death sentence for the same crime.

Atlanta Zebulon Taylor Delk Gwynn

Uncredited testimonial praises U No Tonic remedy

A reader named J. Seis Wi Sauls from York Place reports long indigestion and rapid weight loss. After using U No Tonic briefly he says he felt revitalized, gained five pounds in a week, and describes the product as a wonderful remedy advertised by U No Tonic Company at 207 and 2209 Malin Street.

D. Sauls York Place U-No Tonic Malin Street

Special for Priony and Saturday at Wright's

Advertisement notes ladies black boucle jackets with velvet collars and pearl buttons priced at five dollars each, value ten dollars, located at Wrights 196 Main Street Newert Discover y Ext Teeth po Pain N D Rooms Ennis 169 Main.

Wright's Main Street Ennis Main

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