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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
1
A brief on the Elections Committees and their preparation steps featuring Governor O F Pervall and the Virginia Legislature’s race practice. The article notes committee roles, oversight duties, and timing for upcoming sessions.
The Virginia scene heats as President endorses new policy moves. Senators Lodge Chandler and Stewart rally behind Monroe doctrine as party aims shift in the House and Senate. Contested seats and charter questions loom while Virginia figures press for prompt action and governance stability. Local delegates and Congressmen visit the Capitol amid talk of budget, crime, and reform measures.
In Frome a ceremony at Mr W W Chamberlaine's residence united Miss Anne Chamberlaine with Lieutenant Frank W Coe of the United States Army stationed at Fort Monroe. The event drew relatives, friends, and military officers, with a formal reception and a brid e tour planned after the nuptials.
A fragmentary Norfolk newspaper page lists a charity concert with Miss Lucey Carr and Miss Imdle Mew Voen, plus recitations and operatic pieces. It mentions a police appointment rumor, a Queen of Liars stage show at Mast debt theatre, and shopping ads for dress goods and holiday foods by K A Saunders.
The opening of James sessions shows light attendance as Vice President hints at Monroe doctrine while senators debate a bill barring any former Confederate officers from civil or military posts. Chandler proposes strengthening armament and calls for detailed investigations into corporate influence on elections, prompting House discussions on timing and committee referrals with wary tones about the presidential powers and national unity.
In Washington the Senate caucus discussed foreign policy and resignations. The select committee on naval matters will be renamed the "board of naval affairs" with an expanded seven members, including Democrats and Republicans. Debate on Cuba and Monroe Doctrine policy dominated proceedings, while routine promotions and assignments filled Navy posts and diplomatic missions.
A rumor swirls that two Wolded criminals have entered the city for purported misdeeds. Officials warn patrols, with Chief Klae Nas instructing vigilance and promising accountability for any robbery on beats. An official response remains cautious and watchful.
Saturday the 21st Inst Kenny the tea and coffee dealer at 40 Main Street will present a large colored art showpiece titled Hthowragh by Edward Payne. The original work features a six year old girl with her mother and aims to delight passersby with a graceful scene in a Meeker tone.
Tomorrow afternoon a football match at the M. G. A. Vark features the Suffolk Millinery Institute team coached by Capt Spillman against the strengthened Norfolk eleven led by Mayer and other new players.
Levy Bros showcases a wide Norfolk store display including cloaks dress goods gloves linens blankets leather goods and silver finished items. The ad touts Christmas bargains urging early purchases at 174 Main and notes evening hours until Christmas plus a plug for Chappar and Jakeman’s teeth discovery.
The Cologne Gazette, Paris papers, and others report European reactions to President Cleveland's message on the Venezuela British Guiana dispute. London notes diplomatic caution, while Berlin and Vienna discuss fears of war or crisis, with various papers praising or criticizing Cleveland's stance and Monroe Doctrine emphasis.
Max Sehwan at 124 Chnard Street advertises holiday goods with dolls, carriages, wagons, tricycles, lamps, and fine china. Dinner sets drop from 12.50 to 8 and 19 to 3 14, chamber sets from 2 up, with a wide array of bric a brac and white ware for decorating.
Norfolk and Washington D C Stegnis Boat Co offers Norfolk to Washington and return for 84 00 with on sale December 21 23 24 and good to return until January 2 inclusive Tickets on sale December 21 23 24 D J Callahan delegate note points to Christmas gift at Brain Bank streets corner.
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