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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1896

Page

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Senate approves Cameron Cuba resolution stance to be debated

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee by near unanimity moved to report the Cameron resolution recognizing Cuba’s independence to the Senate for Monday action. Olney briefed the committee on Cuba policy, and the plan aims to acknowledge Cuba’s independence while urging Spain to end hostilities with the insurgents. House leaders warn battle over war risk if the measure passes, with many expecting no agreement before holidays.

Washington, D. C Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate Cameron Repubblic of United States Spain Cuba Olney Sherman State Department Lee Choey Committee Sennjoy Gray Bart Seniler Cameron Prye Suter Mills Morgan Hale Maine DE Lome Pople Congress Capitol United Staates McAdoo Navy Hichborn Melville Sampson Atlantic Coast Navy Yards Admiral Bunce Hampton Roads Department Navy Yards Elven Miehborn W Hilt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee Fiskt Winole Flanse Committee Southern Associates Steinley Meminles Tully Howse Pegwitis Seomimitt

Cuban Joy As Foreign Relations Committee Action Favours Policy

In New York on December 15 Cuban sympathizers hailed a Senate Foreign Relations Committee move backing a Cuban relief resolution. Delegates including Thomas Estrada Palma expressed optimism that both Senate and House would pass, aligning with U.S. aid aims and Cuba’s independence effort. In Chicago on December 18 Cuban relief committees urged immediate fund raising to equip Cuban armies with supplies and trained physicians, targeting American donors and press support.

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Spain Cuba relations shift amid U S Senate action

The Daily News views the Senate Foreign Relations Committee favoring a resolution as likely to strain Spain United States ties. It notes Spain would face naval limits and Cuba anxiety while warning passage over the President veto could trigger a dangerous diplomatic crisis.

Olnex Alto Spali United States Spain Maceo Madrid Tisgent Christiana Hat Vienem Marin Vorta Rico Spanish West Indies Miba Porto Rico Chronicle Senate Committees Senate House of Represemtatives

Political tensions stir in the state committee split

The state committee chair William Lamb faces pressure as Howden factional lines sharpen. A Third Ward Republican League meeting endorsed the state committee slate and praised Bowden, Lowery, and Barks, while local incidents include a theft case and a Petersburg bakery owner announcing retirement next month.

Barker to Clifton Forge Baptist Church pastorate

Petersburg reports Rev. J A Barker pastor of West End Baptist Church for six years accepts a call to Clifton Forge Baptist Church. Born near Waverly, he studied at Folk Suffolk Academy Richmond College and Southern Theological Seminary. He taught at Chester Female College and served Accomac County before mission work in South America. Local court case: Crowder administrator vs Ettrick Cotton Mfg Co valued at 5,000 with verdict for 500. Tobacco sale halted next week for holidays. December sales triple last year. Patrick Walsh of Southern Associated Press visits. Norfolk area rail collision near five miles from Norfolk.

Petersburg J. A. Barker West End Clifton Forge Barker Waverly Sussex County Suffolk Academy Richmond College Southern Theorogical Seminary Jalisville Chester Va Darker Baptist Church Accomac County South America Ashland B. A. Hancock Sait of Crowders Ettrick Cotten Manufacturing Company Patrick Walsh Southern Associated Preas Norfolk and Western Railroad Norfolk

Mob Kills Father and Son After Jail Break at Adairsville

A mob broke into a jail in Adairsville at 1:20 AM, freeing Dink Proctor and Arch Proctor and killing Dink’s father and Arch’s son. The mob escorted the fugitives toward Cedar Toe, and a volley of shots ended the double murder. Neighbors report strong public approval of the killings, though Dink should have been spared.

Ruseliville Dee. i Dinik Arch Proctor Miler Lun Proctor LN Proctor Imol Fred Proctor Equity Arch Cedar Tee Nashpale Road Fee Adairsville Adairsville Anl Tink Cora Plygins Craftona Vroctor Troughtor ABC Dinte Ben Bill Areh Dink

Democracy defined by Bryan letter to State readers

The State prints letters from Messia W. J. Bryan Bland Stone George Fred Williams and John Morgan answering what democracy means. Bryan states that democracy is government by the people and that party platform defines democracy for party purposes. He argues that there can be many definitions of democracy depending on who wears the label.

Richmond Messia W. J. Hryan K. P. Bland W. J.stone George Fred Williams John’. Morgan Bryan Lincoln Neb Chicago WM. J. Bryan

Annual Meeting Sets Budget for Norfolk District Me church

The Home of Stewards of Norfolk District Me church South met to set the annual budget for church expenses. Presiding officer Rev J Powwall Goarland arranged the meeting with reports listing allocated amounts for Cumberland street Woworth church Queen street Centenary MekKendree LeKles Memorial Tuntersville Trinity Chestnut street Liberty street Lambert's point Oaklett Glamerton Iast Norfolk Hiay wood Memorial Princess Anne South Princess Anne South Norfolk Pax HIM and others.

Methodlat South Indone Stewards of Norfolk Ehurch Corday Roy Paayvett Garland Halstead Wry Weloetonl Her Yarlorn Cumberland Street Woworth Church Queen Street Centenary MekKendree LeKles Memorial Tuntersville Trinity Chestnut Street Liberty Street Lambert's Tt Wis Garland W. HH

Sharkey Gets His Money After Fight Settlement

In San Francisco on December 18 Tom Sharkey received a $10,000 certified check from Referee Wyatt Earp, the day of the Fitzsimmons bout. The cashier noted a $1,600 deduction from the fund, and Sharkey asked for the balance, eager to secure $5,500 from the collectors, then left jubilant with the payment.

San Francisco Tom Sharkey Wyatt Earp Fitzsimmons Sharkey

Simcoe of Grande Duchesse Recovers From Steam Burn

Savannah Ga Der 18 Special Simcoe the person aboard the steamship Grande Duchesse was severely scalded on the arm and breast by steam from a split boiler tube and is rapidly recovering.

Savannah Der Simcoe Oisen Freman

Hood's Saraaparilla advertisement and rail trip offer

An advertisement urges health with Hood's Saraaparilla and Hood's Pills as a family remedy. It also promotes Holiday Excursion Tickets and directs readers to Arthur G. Lewis, Baltimore and Ohio passenger agent, for trips to the North or West.

Arthur G. Lewis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Atlantic

Definition of a True Friend and Glasses Sale Ad

Definition of a True Friend description promotes U-No Tonic for invalids and cheer, followed by an advertising price for large one dollar bottles at 25 cents. Mentions Dr. Weck at 152 Main Street offering glasses, with a rough sale tone referencing Main Street addresses 207 and 209.

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