Virginia Legislature Addresses Free Silver and Committee Shifts
Virginian Bureau reports a subdued Congress session with focus on free silver coinage and resistance to Greenback retirement. Virginia representatives Tyler Jones loses naval affairs committees while Tait of Missouri gains a seat as Republicans reshuffle posts. Numerous committee moves follow, detailing assignments across rivers, pensions, railways, diplomacy, and civil service reform.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Virginia
Tyler
Me Bilett Graes
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Oley
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Navy Department
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Meredith and
Tucker
Columbia
Preaident
Cones
Swinson
Bettie
Mgr
Ponteon
Loerkhaart
Linney
Biinner
Snaw
Shuferd
Woodard
Mauer
Stroud
L. W
Lon Republicans
Joan Bethels
Mimo
Mahe
Pacific Kallrweds
Fine Republicans
Aix Denita
Henry Powers
Romanme
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
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Chthios
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Chirles M. Linum
Pennsylvania
Chrebleman
Feleven Republicans
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Doron
Michigan
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Georegh
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Winns
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Clary
Kents
J. J. Walker
Wisconsin
D. Apsley
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J.T. McCeur
L. Currimer
Phil
New York
FH. McCann
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South Carolinas
Kantucke
Hie
Tilton
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New Yorke
AL Meselew
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Nelimestuis W. Atoxsever
TE Pisroebes
Panethy Sharlesrdy
Jee Ho Sialiiners
Ainer
Ravmans
Otta William Illett
Sawn Casalton
Repubienis
Pamie- Critey
Chaphoss Curtis
Kansas
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Democrats
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North Caprolmic
Mine Disaster Strikes Comnock Miners
News from Comnock ni n reports a grim mine disaster with many trapped workers. Superintend Cant urges miners to reenter the shaft as crowds gather at the mine mouth. Injured listed include Joseph Miller John Williams Smith Dempsey Halsey and Janek Johnson. two may die.
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Tialeigh
Noo
Comnock Niin
Sen
Joseph Miller
Jobn Williams Smith
Dempsey Halsey
Calored
Janek Johnson
Prisoners Handcuffed Together Cause Late Night Search
Two young men named William Pen tress and Mercer began to tangle with handcuffs in a bar at Charren and Loven streets. They slipped a pair over their wrists and roamed the streets seeking a key, wandering until before 2 a.m. to the station house where the cuffs differed, delaying release and drawing the attention of Jailer Priedman as the Virginian went to press.
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William Pentress
Mercer
Miars
Charen
Loven
Stone
Priedman
Venezuela Boundary Dispute Sparks Protests Over Boundary Line
General Gnaman Klanes of Venezuela claims it would be easy to prove England wrong in the dispute. He cites Sir Robert Schomburgtk’s removal of boundary posts and Venezuela’s protest against the line, which England called an Aero-raphion line.
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Gnaman Klanes
Venezuela
England
Veneziela
Robert Schomburgrtk TM
Bingland
Schomburek
Percen
Joo
Col. It. T. Hubard
Flood
Appomattox
Col. Hubard
Buckingham
Sailers Offer Free Gifts With Purchases On Monday
R A Sailere will give away free items on Monday to every customer who spends a Hollas worth or more on handkerchiefs gloves and fancy goods. Each buyer receives a pretty inlaid bon bon box or handkerchief box as a Christmas gift. Rh A Saunders.
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R.A. Sailere
Pries
Rh. A. Saunders
Reed Names House Committees in Busy Session
Washington December 21 House Speaker Reed announced committee assignments for the new Congress. The list brought several surprises but largely confirmed expectations. The Senate discussed reform measures and debated silver coinage and government credit as public and political tensions rose.
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House
Reed
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Flaus
M Dingley
Hawkhead
Clarke
Hutcheson
Sworten
Senate
West
Pitt
North Carolin
Tindler
Colin Olgatoms
Gol
Sity Anh Jones
Stewart
Dubois
Tyat Wessike
Conte
Stewart Evelutmend
Ar Dubois
Kent
Uratell
Bernede Iss
Doebher
Federal Senate of
Brazil
United States
Tve Inn
Ammertown
State Department
Waele Titan
Wea
Osm
Ealintte
Time of Meeting Changed at Camper Street Church
The regular Weer Roworth League meeting at Camper Street M Church moves from Monday evening to Sunday afternoon with an afternoon program at the church. An entertainment by the young Indies of Salem MM. i Choreh is planned, including dialogues recitations and vocal and instrumental music. Princess Vie county will attend on December ith night.
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Weer Roworth League
Camper Strewe M
Young Indies
Salem
Princess Vie Countty
Senate Committee On Courts of Justice
Lunenburg
Various Committees Weighed in on Fringe House Business
Washington December 21 Speaker Teed outlined House business with focus on committee assignments. Lists of members across Rules Appropriations Judiciary Public Buildings and Grounds and more show party balance and key names from Henderson to Taft with numerous state and district representatives noted.
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Tornoonn
House of Representatives
M. Henderson
Jows Jobo Dalwetl
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Clish
Coorg
Benton Mein
Ten. VW
Ways Ain
Menos Iepublicnnsity Democrats
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J. Mate
Serena Eo Payne
John Dame
Pentsyvivannty
Jet
South
Tennessee
Joy
W. Sayres
Texas
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Core
Samed Robertson
Lucu Isisena
Layton
Ohio
Poiartiett
New
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Vooker
Stephenson
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Utom
Chlos
Barret
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Reeves
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Tore
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Dovener
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Mc Cinek
Aussourle
Walther
Virginia
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Lester
Chores
Choke
Alabama
McCntern
Arkansas
Nerry
Kentucky
Praneis
Wilson
Dayton
Hines
Neyaban
West Virghala
Agnes .T
Adolph Meyer
Lowttheana
Monies
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Sed
Missouris
Uli
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Bart
Woolleatvanta
Cobanere
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Denisa
Martin Thompson
North Ostkmen
AL Plant
Montana
Brewster New Yorks
Addison
McChinne
Ono
Bankhead
Melthe
M. Spork
Flophdy
Jaanes
Peneer
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el Thirk
Adil
Oseph Py
Waller
Penneylvarnia
Hou
Dohneann
Dine Wits Homey Co
Ilinois
John J. Gardner
Swigset
Virwdiha
Crain
Henry Woeden
George O Poteton
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Mibeseuad
Mivethons
Charles Dante
New York
Lome Wa
Troyse
Marytan
B. Cook
Willots
Poob Leonard
Cheeter J. Long
Kansas
George Marrison
Merule
California
C. Kyle
Mississippi
Prohibition Raid Nets Steve Budd's Place on Mile Street
Sergeant Taylor and a detail raided Steve Budd's place on Mile Street early this morning. They arrested the proprietor and four others while they were allegedly shooting craps. All detainees were bailed by Justice Gregory.
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Sergeant Taylor
Ofeers
Steve Budd
Mile Street
Justice Gregory
Danvlog Academy Promotes New Proficiency Title
Danvlog Academy announces a two day program starting Monday at the Win Inst and Tuesday at Lop Im Am class roadies and children. Proficiency Title Two Step offered for $2.50 with private or in class courses available.
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Bellezza
Covsesitt
Virginia Postinster Arrest Report
Reading shows Virginia Postinster arrested in Hillsville Virginia for starting registered and other letters. Inspector Wheeler received telegram today confirming the arrest. Exposure to cold and camp winds risks pneumonia. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended to strengthen and invigorate.
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Washington, PT
Der
Ohio
Hood
Wright's Bargain Sale At Main Street Storewide Offers
The Casket, 158 Main St, advertises Wright's with a week of novelties and discounted goods. Features include silver teaspoons, diamonds, lamps, hives, brass and retables, curtains, blankets, jewelry, gloves, clocks, and ostrich hats with prices ranging from $1 to $16 plus bulk discounts. Includes Saunders, 2 Main St, as part of the display.
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Messrs
Gheenwood
Brmense
Ofc
Main St
Wright's
Main Street
Capitol Topics on relief measures and Venezuelan bond notes
Washington reports a long White House conference with Presidents and secretaries on relief for present budget gaps and tariffs, Venezuelan commission reforms, possible presidential actions, and Treasury plans for temporary funding. Also notes on Mexican US water boundary extension and commerce priorities.
Patronesses Listed for University Benefit Event in Virginia
A long listing of patronesses for a university benefit event includes Mrs Selden, Mrs Wy, Mrs Starke, Mrs Wy, Mrs Sharp, Mrs Osborne, Mrs Everett St John, Mrs Um shior, Mrs J W Taxewell, Mrs Walton, Mrs Petur Smith, Mrs Gromer, Mrs Cronligar, Mrs Lane Koll, Mrs White, Mrs Garnett, Mrs Lowenberg, Mrs Dieton Taylor, Mrs Willis, Mrs Burwell, Mrs Cooke, Mrs Compton, Mrs Roper, Mrs Coulee, and numerous others from Virginia and surrounding areas.
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Cniversity Cat
Virginia
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Won
Selden
Mors
Ales. Starke
Taylor
Mord
Washington
Ihead
Mm. Win
Sharp
SN. M. Osborne
Everett St. John
Mos
Jon Grotiaim
M2 Umshior
Duwhes
Jas
Blekaon
A. Doble
John Vaughn
Newton
Dow
Alyn
J. W. "Taxewell
Charles Myers
AS DO 'Paom
AL Walton
Petur Smith
M.D Gromer
Cronligar
Geostacy
Tanthiogetom
Mbra
WE Willis
Man
Burwell
Mra
Lo Wo T. Waller
IB. Cooke
Key Compton
Mera Pil
Yeatmuth
A. Nueh
John J. Roper
Mex
Hos
Coulee
Mtr
Gea
W. Taylor
W. Muge
Coord Toh Theo
Olin NS Wino
Ten Uhtenkind
Wirrington
Jag. Pc
Southall
Levy Bros Sale Ad Promises Bargains on Dress Goods
A chaotic text ad from Levy Bros at 174 Main St touts closing prices on dress goods, capes, cloaks, wool gloves, and holiday specials. It lists French hou, kid gloves, Christmas goods, and various priced textiles, claiming two for the price of one and urging shoppers to save during a sale run week.
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Hou
Luther Pocket
Cormat
Propleys Modern Karcain
Main St
Newest Discovery Teaches Pain Free Teeth At Home
At the request of many friends and stoners TP have made up 1,400 pounds of my famous French assorted nut taf flee and 2,000 pounds assorted fruit favored drops for stockings. T no lon ger vototl, but these are candles that are not to be had elsewhere. Very rea sonable, S. 1. AYRES, Agent, 4) Roanoke avenue, near Main Bt, de 20 41, "Newest Discovery"-Ext. teeth,. no pain, N. . D. Tzooms, Ennes, 162 Main ,
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Ayres
Roanoke Avenue
Main Bt
Political speculation and court cases in Richmond VA
In Richmond Virginia debate over Governor candidate Speaker Ryan dominates legislative chatter with factions split on his entry. Meanwhile legal contests persist in Halifax and Augusta, with Keesee, Sime, Parrish, Flanagan, and Minanagan among contested seats. A caucus to consider election bills may form after Christmas, while a meatier dispute over the Walton acts provokes debate. In Ulmont, Mrs Rebecca Jordan dies suddenly at Glendale, and Frank Morgan, alias Paul Frank, faces charges in Pollen Court after returning from Newport News.
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Ryan
Hyan
Congress
Hudson
Sime
Senate
Parrish
Frank Morgan
Paul Frank
Newport News
Exchange
A. W. Archer
Crutchfield
Pollen Court
Merriam
Morgan
Frank
Prof Delouga and Belezza Close Quarter Soiree
Prof Delouga and Belezza will close the present quarter with a soirée and dancing academy at Montefiore Hall tonight. The following Monday the next quarter session will begin with Geta-1e.
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Belezza
Soire Et Hia
Montefiore Hall
To-Morro
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