23 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
1
Depositors mob Illinois Trust and Savings Bank in the Rockery building while police and bank guards contain the crowd. The National Bank of Illinois and Hibernian Bank also face runs as a citywide alarm prompts sixity day withdrawal rules and cautious finance leaders seek to avert a wider collapse.
State Bank Examiner Kenyon morning took possession of the Bank of Minnesota's books and assets, closing its doors pending thorough investigation. The bank, though once strong, faced cash shortages and a suspended status after a Clearing House meeting. The board, led by president William Smith and cashier Joe Dawson, pledged to protect creditors and seek reorganization. The bank held substantial deposits and connections, with the Union Stock Yards Bank also closing its doors in consequence.
A white man attacked Miss Mannie Smith in Woodstock Alabama, brutalizing her with repeated blows and stripping her clothes before fleeing. The assailant was identified by witnesses and later arrested. townspeople, across racial lines, rallied as vigilante justice was pursued after the incident.
Ashley is tried again for murder after a fatal assault on Magee near Ashley's residence during July. A doorbell encounter escalates as the intruder is killed, with circumstantial evidence cited. Judge Chapin had earlier sentenced Ashley, with the jury deadlocked in the first trial.
Birmingham Dec 23. Passenger train No. 8 from Atlanta on the Southern was wrecked at McCormbs trestle fifteen miles from Birmingham by train robbers. Sheriff with posse and dogs have gone to the scene. Wreck bad, casualties unknown. Ashley's attorneys will appeal. Prison remains for the remainder of life.
Reuben Short, colored, convicted in Dinwiddie County Court yesterday of breaking into a store and stealing merchandise. Sentence fixed at two years in the penitentiary. About midnight Sunday, a pair of mules valued at $300 were stolen from Mr. Butterworth in Dinwiddie County. Mollie Purnell, a noted local resident, attended the annual Section No. 2 Endowment Bank meeting where officers were elected. James River property owner Washburn, a York resident worth $1 million, plans to take charge of his estate nearby, after purchasing Honewode’s holdings estimated at $200,000. Congressman-elect Shiney Epes said he would contest charges served in Richmond yesterday and would refute them.
Major McKinley and party traveled by the regular Pennsylvania train from Canton to Chicago after a Canton stay. The President, his wife Cornelia, a maid, and Captain H. H. were among those aboard. Crowds gathered at Canton, with traffic briefly halted for a quarter hour as visitors lined the block.
A contested move by Governor Morton to prevent a march or protest leads to a confrontation with Sheriff Dubere of the county. The sheriff rejects an enforcement request, prompting a police surge and a tense standoff before authorities issue a formal order.
The New York celebrants marked the gineryst anniversary of its organization with a dinner featuring Henry (Finlee) Blowland first vice president speaking as the toast to the Army and Navy. Attendees included Viviteral Miles and Secretary Herbert, with the largest attendance in the history of the organization.
Baltimore announces the Hass Manufacturing Company works at West Moreland suburb will resume January with about three hundred men employed. Swindell Bros. start window glass furnaces, sixty workers begin. another furnace slated to open soon. King Br starts one furnace with forty workers. Rheumatism linked to lactine meth in the bioc Hoous Sarsaparilla touted as a cure.
Richmond Va May Daly The mayor Richard M Taylor vetoed the ordinances cutting salaries of community officials. He sent a terse message to the Council and offered no public reasons. If the veto reflects his view on Council policy the retrenchment and reform drive may face a delay.
A Constantinople dispatch reports Sultan commutes death sentences of Armenians to imprisonment in a fortress for a probationary period. Mercy follows Armenian Patriarch Ormanhi's appeal and Gurian influence, with clemency tied to good behavior over months. Some note pressure from Latin factions behind the move.
Fragmented text shows a dissolved entity and stock related references. Mentions of committees investors and country scenes arise without coherent narrative or identifiable names, dates, or outcomes.
Poothotl Collegiums Waterbury and allied players from several colleges form a football eleven led by Captain Sanford. The team will travel to Nashville then New Orleans on New Year’s, with thirteen players including Orbe, Church, and Frank Smith, aiming for a strong showing amidst uncertain lineup.
A night revival at Lutteton Institute ends in a tragedy as a bridge collapse along Pish Creek precipitates forty people to the creek bank. Wilbur Hammond is killed. Arle Brown and Harey Anderson are severely injured and may die. Cora Murphys Simeon Pox Willian Way Newton Carmon and Frank Wayner are injured but expected to recover.
The Vamoose named captain Mclntosh left Jacksonville last Friday afternoon and will not pass St John’s Bar until Monday. The ship will head to Miami then proceed to West, docking with New York Journal reporters before sailing on to unspecified destination.
Only three days longer to get the large bottle of U No Tonte at the advertising price. The offer lists 26 cents, and 207 and 209 Main Street. Open evenings. Also mentions Newest Discovery Pity Teeth with no pain. N D Roomé Banletea Matn.
The Dec 29 session reports action on a large appropriation, with the House adjourning for holiday recess and approving a total fund of 21,008,970. Discussions cover the Library, Civil Service Commission, and emergency deficiency measures, plus a Cuba inquiry resolution and railroad funding issues. The Senate confirmed several appointees and the Army and War departments prepare for spring acquisitions.
A local note reports the death of W. J. Matom of Hannibal Missouri after a prolonged illness. Details are fragmented but indicate recognition of his role in the community and refer to a family presence at his passing.
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