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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1896

Page

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Treachery of Spain prompts call to direct foreign relations

Washington late December notes Sen Call of Florida introduced a resolution condemning the reported assassination of Cuban General Antonio Maceo while under a truce. It urges the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to investigate and press for the release of Americans held by Spain in Cuba.

Benator Call Directa Committee On Foreign Affair Cuten Cuba Washington Senate Antonio Maceo Mp. Call Florida Committee On Worden Affairs Call United States Curen Peffer

House adjourns amid veto clash and Cuban independence talk

By unanimous consent the House postponed further business on Thursday and devoted the day to miscellaneous matters. A vote rejected a pension to the divorced wife of Lowell Tart and a joint Cuban independence resolution was introduced, with calls for recognition of Cuba as free and independent and protection of U S rights in Cuban ports.

Yeas SS Nore Sa House Brit Dent Lowell Tart Cuba Howard Alabama Maceo United States

Hearings Planned on New Tariff Bill by Ways and Means

Washington D C December 14 The Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee agreed to hold public hearings on a proposed tariff bill this session The hearings begin in a fortnight and written statements may be sent to the committee clerk before the close of the hearings Informal conferences will run each evening to discuss procedures and schedules The plan aims to address the Treasury deficit with minimal duty increases to protect home industries Turher ranking Republican said the committee cannot formulate a bill for the next Congress Dingley may await direction from the next administration before acting as secretary of the Treasury

Ways and Means Committee Washington, D. C House Shell Treasury Turher Georgia Dingley

Two Cotton Firms Fail Amid Decline in Prices

New York reports a $7 per bale fall since November 10 triggers two cotton firm failures. John Collins & Sons and W. Lountree & Co fail after thirty four years and later. Asset statements will take days. visions of renewed margins blamed on Southern customers.

New York Cotton Exchange John Collins & Sons W. UL Oscar L Sylvester J. Collins John J. Collins Rountree A& Coe W. Teountres &Co Rew. Ronee Co Wy 1 Rountron de Co Wittin Co Alfred ‘T. Rountree Wy. TD Iisrtres Co Nottis Nesbet Souther STROM lLiverponl Wort Rec Aguinet Bates

Collapse of local cotton merchants John Collins & Co

John Collins and Co cotton merchants of this city announce their failure and expect to be unable to pay creditors. The firm states the failure is of the same concern and does not specify further details.

York Dee Tohn Collins & Cotton Merchants

Fire Hits Floyd Va Local Quarter Destroying Many Buildings

A blaze at 1 20 this morning in Floyd Courthouse Virginia broke out in Lee's hotel and burned twenty horses as well as the adjacent structures. The fire wiped out J J Tomplins law office G Howard's building Howard Talbard general store the County Treasurer’s office Masonry Hall Pendleton's drug store and other shops. Loss estimated between six thousand and forty thousand dollars with eight thousand in insurance. Several families left homeless by the blaze. Beechams pills mentioned in outcome.

Richmond Lee Floyd Courthouse J. J. Tomplins G. Howard Paperlies Howard & Talbard

American Cotton Picker plans new plant in the South

Pittsburg based American Cotton Picker Company considers a $200000 plant in the South with Norfolk among likely sites. Secretary Thomas J. Morris says 1000 workers would be employed and annual output could reach 1000 machines. Capitalization planned to rise to $5 million.

American Cotton Picker Company Pittsburg Wa Cobson Virginian Dee Thomas J. Aborris Norfolk Birmingham Ala A. W. Renoit Delta Cotton Company August Campbell Btar Cotton Flotey Company Waren Tex American Cotton Plek Company Morvis Oroweht Din Naorth Atlanta Soshthon Hye John Challayt

Volunteers sail for Cuba relief on 1000 men from New Orleans

Volunteers for the Cuban insurgents are organized to depart next Friday. About 1000 men will leave New Orleans for Cuba, including 200 St Louis residents and others from southern Illinois. Julius Van Gierst of New Orleans leads, with aides W Carter J Garner and Cor Knott. The party will assemble along the Illinois Central line and take steamboats from Cairo or Memphis to New Orleans.

St. Louis Ely New Orleans Cuba Cornelis Knott van Gerst Ilinois Cairo Memphis

Cuban regiment enlistment rally draws New York crowds

A Cuban aid and relief drive in New York City drew nearly a thousand hopefuls seeking enlistment in the Cuba Libre army. U S laws ban foreign enlistment, leaving applicants unaccepted as officials printed forms declining service. Delegates reported sympathy from Jacksonville and other cities as petitions urged Congress to intervene in the Mulans and Spaniards conflict.

New New York New Street Ha- Too Cuba Libre United States Macey Malm Jacksonville Key West Tampa Dallas Texas Arly France Hay Marco Congress

Beauford Cheek Described as Deserter in Theatre Incident

Accounts detail a chaotic stage confrontation at the Warwitl Theatre with Beauford Cheek involved. A coroner jury convened as officers, doctors, and witnesses testified about the incident and the wounded man’s condition. George L. Cain, a New York hospital patient, was noted among the prominent figures connected to the case.

Newport News Ooe Dior Merny Lewis Cheek Warwitl Fothowlies Lewis Otek Mepebonts Iol Mine Steamship Company Wodima Freheht Beau Ocoocis Conotiere Baal Drs Eh Jones Highy Aqyel Cire Phon Medica Smare Holm Cheek Dewitt

Expedition to Cuba Shipments Amidst Teasing Pressure

A damaged report describes a naval expedition sending ships to Cuba without station protests. Commodore Went to the wharf as supplies for an expedition departed downstream to face opposition and reinforce efforts near Tyra Mesterday.

St. Fabo's Pune Cagamillo Nunes, Agen Ee Ctubeagy

Seed Supplies and Skewed Signals From Cuban Nation Notes

Fragmentary interview text references seed supplies and Cuban nation links in Washington. The garbled prose mentions figures like Marea, Nee, and Ve, with unclear accusations about killings and political support.

Fragmentary Note on Central Transit Concerns

Unclear OCR text references transport, armed issues, and central authority. Key names, dates, and places are unreadable, making specifics about actions, actors, or outcomes impossible to determine from the fragment.

Cleveland Women Volunteer to Aid Cuban Army

In Cleveland Ohio women offered to join the Cuban army or act as nurses during the Cuban conflict. They volunteered despite poverty or wealth, stating nursing the sick and wounded was their duty and were advised to contact the Junta in New York.

Cleveland Ohio Oller OA. de Arrange Vine Dore Marke New York

Prouty Nominated for Interstate Commerce Commissioner

Vermont's Charles A. Prouty was nominated to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The 42 year old engineer and Dartmouth graduate drew support from Senator Procter and Governor-elect Black as a strong choice, with favorable remarks from President Hoover's circle and officials noting his clear marks of distinction.

Washington Dee iChares A. Prouty Vermont View Vensey Simiior Procter Persors Mir Prouty Helyes Phe Nowak Thor Thierry Park Memphrenneo Prouty Dartmouth Provtor Weed Min Prouty White House Min Mark Hunn Black New York Cation Frnotor Hind Hays Bhitok

Ocean Race Opens as Three Steamers Race to New Orleans

New York December weather details a fast moving ocean race from New York to New Orleans. The steamers Creole North Star and another unnamed vessel led the progress with the Trhqywoels and Kansas City bound ships reported speeding southward. The Grande Dich Hole Ocean Steamship Company comments on the race and the near-simultaneous departure from Sandy Hook.

New York New Orleania Charleston Annae New Orleans Kansas Savannah Slehtel Lady’s Jahan Sandy Hook Norte Howe Wade Grande Dich Hole Ocean Steamp Company

Sharkey Fight Hearings Report Denied Star Chamber Mission

Testimony recounts a boxing incident involving Sharkey where a promoter was denied admission to a star chamber session. Court evidence described injuries and medical treatment at St. Vincent's Hospital after a fall and a separate assault incident near a train station. Public officials summoned witnesses and reviewed medical and police reports from the injury episode.

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Fragmentary OCR Notice from Urban Street Visit

A jagged OCR fragment reports a visit to Urbain and mentions LEVY Hitos and Bargaln Store. It references a diet, a trip, and an address line with unclear names and locations.

PSC Avery Ome Aette Werd Levy Hitos Bargaln

Cleveland Parade Sparks Sunday Reception in Richmond

President Cleveland travels through Richmond amid public show of support with handshake salutes and praise from supporters. Republicans plan contests in Second North and Kieth districts while anti Lamb forces claim to seek full victory as Dr Talmage visits Richmond and local political figures converge for strategy discussions.

Richmond Win Mesto Loveland Ann Wes Rehme Lert South Carolina Dle Coneworth Crom Doswell Celal Bing Cleveland Michmond Kieth Mer Edgar Allan Colonel Brady National Committee Butte Committee Norfolk Waddill-Brady Meomle Will Confer Here Before Hone Sam Deeling Lamy Talmagis Ichmlond T. DeWitt Wilmage Nira Allen Hk. Tannin First Presbyterian Church Kerr Donnan Talma Alor Taulmage

Unclear OCR ad listing local services and prices

fragmented text shows an advertisement with mixed phrases about pest control, gifts, and dental services. It mentions prices and addresses such as Main Street and a dental room in 162 Math. The legibility is poor, limiting specific details.

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