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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1895
Page
1
The District Committee Congress aims to expand naval capacity with four measures. One bill advances to deepen Elizabeth River, while other proposals address related port and defense needs. The actions reflect administrative priority on naval modernization and regional infrastructure.
Special correspondence from Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Mer bill plans to ask Congress to fund five battleships instead of the current two. Competing shipyards Cramp, Newport News, and Union Iron Works would build new vessels, potentially six ships for the cost of five, with rapid approval sought and political maneuvering noted.
Matthew Nickerson, arrested in New York, is charged with possessing counterfeit coins and confessing to related thefts. Lawrence Bowers, former night elevator operator at Clark’s store, was picked up and jailed for robbing the Clark’s store property. Nickerson admitted buying opium pipes and gambling paraphernalia seized by police.
Secretary Herbert plans to allow Union Iron Works of San Francisco to bid on one of the two battleships Nos. 5 and 6 after reviewing department plans. Newport News remains the likely builder for one vessel, while Cramp Co. bids to build both but is rejected.
Havana reports December 10 to 11 engagements between Spanish forces led by Colonels Oliver and Lark against Cuban rebels. Spanish casualties include three killed and twenty wounded as forces chase rebels across the island toward the western region. Crus battle and subsequent clashes yield rebel defeats and pursuit with looted coins captured by Spanish units.
In New York City a lockout paralyzes customs and many shops as the Brotherhood of Tailors leads a strike against contractor notices. Factory managers, backed by the National Protective Association, halt work in hopes of pressuring union members. Officials predict nearly 7,000 workers could be out by day’s end. The dispute centers on alleged sweatshop practices and contract enforcement. Both sides vow to fight to the end.
New York Dec 16 reports state a Norfolk and Western re organization plan will be published soon. Arrangements for waterwriting assessments are nearly complete and the plan should pass through quickly due to prior liens not being disturbed. A mass meeting of Republicans at the colored Odd Fellows Hall on Bute Street plans to ratify the State Republican Committee’s action with speakers including Col Wit Tawah ex Congressmen bowden J C Asbury M N Lewis W H Hiown tod Geo L Pryor.
The demand increases for our Patrol 2 Shop shoes praised for weather adaptation. Made with three solid leather soles in patters and Inced, they suit policemen foundry men bricklayers painters and many mechanics. Call at Hellers Shoe Store 46 Bank Street opposite Courthouse for easy broad shoes.
The annual treasury report by Secretary John G. Carlisle notes total receipts exceed last year by 815,000,000 and outlines deficits tied to a defective currency system. He urges retirement of Treasury notes, removal of United States and Treasury notes, and restoration of currency stability through banking reforms and phased bond-backed note substitution.
Washington session reviews the impact of the gold standard gap on agriculture and industry, with Nevada's Mr. Blewart leading a resolution to probe exchange effects. Other actions include wool relief petitions, public employment bills, and commissions on forest reservations while prospects for committee reorganizations loom amid holiday adjournment.
Officers of Eloden Norfolk Oranch No 159 Catholic Knights of America were elected for the coming year Father John Doherty spiritual director J C Carroll vice president and others named. In Union No 42 Norfolk County officers were chosen for the first half of 1896 led by President Charles G Kiser and Vice President J O Dashiell with Houston Kirchmell as financial secretary and T J Andrus treasurer.
Merkley property at Anetion Norfolk County will be sold in front of the court house door. In Portsmouth today at noon a parcel of land with improvements is described as on the west side of A street Montelant plan. The lot fronts 40 feet on A street and extends back 40 feet with a double brick tenement building of three rooms on each end. Property is subject to a trust held by the International Peat hangs Association of Washington DC.
The schooner Laura L Sprague carrying cargo from Lambert's Point to Lynn Miss was struck on the starboard bow by the barge Frank Pendleton in tow of a Luckenbach tug from New York. Damages included severed headgear and several broken fittings. vessel sought repairs at the harbor after the collision near Lynn Haven on Sunday night.
Levy Bros displays a wide array of cloaks dress goods gloves linens towels and accessories in Norfolk. The ad touts a largest ever selection of money funded items including cosmetics jewelry and silverware with enticing Christmas pricing and evening hours through the season urging early purchases at Main Street location.
J J Valentine auctioneer will sell at 10 o'clock this morning a large line of rugs carpets and a fine line of furniture at their auction rooms. Goods are new and ladies are invited. Horace Peed and James M Jordan form P M Peed & Son to run ship chandler and supply business at Water Street and Roanoke Avenue. October 1 1994.
Ministers meetings outline church actions across denominations. Rev J T Routten presided at a Weary meeting, services discussed for Cumberland Street and Central Portsmouth, with W J Young and L I Hetty set to preach. A Wednesday prayer meeting is skipped on Christmas day. A Baptist gathering notes three sermons by Rev Dr Woodlin and a new Men’s Society at Park Avenue Church. A resolution seeks evangelical ministers for a monthly conference.
The University Entertainments presents an evening event at the Academy of Music on the 23rd to aid the University of Virginia after recent fire damage. Prominent committees and patronesses endorse the cause with strong community support. Polk Miller lends his services for an appealing program and musical treats, urging full attendance and generous participation from Norfolk and Portsmouth.
A lighthouse board notice describes a wooden spindle beacon with a red top to be erected on the east side of Swan Island about six and a half miles from Bath. The fixed light will sit sixteen feet above mean water, marking the main ship channel during navigation. The approximate location is given from Coast and Geodetic Survey data with bearings and distances to Abagadasset Point and Park Point. A separate item announces a pawnbroker sale of forfeited pledges at Jacobs & Bro. on December 19.
Railroad announces reduced fare excursion tickets for all trains along its lines to and from the Ohio River. Tickets are valid December 22 28 24 24 31 and January 1 for return journeys until January inclusive. Arthur Gy. LeW Passenger Agent 60 Main Street.
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit large stores like Walter J Simmons and Co for varied assortments including fur capes boas canes and umbrellas plus other holiday bargains. Wright's at Main Street and other merchants advertise low prices on dress foods plaids linens and novelties with new lines daily and watches and cut glass novelties emphasized.
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