Reed s Little Game and Race for Speaker Spotlight
Virginian correspondence from December 24, 1895, discusses party strategies in Congress. Recounts contests over Jones and Dewitt Jones, internal Republican maneuvers, chairmanships distributed among states, and possible political deals surrounding Reed and Quay. Also notes Virginia legislative chatter on race tracks and troop authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breau
Washington, D. C
Jones
Treasury Us
Whealton
Foster
United States Revenue
Delaware
Philadelphs
Vna
Reyide
United States
Solsehall
Shmiar ChewmMi
Pratt-Quay
Ditton
Thomas 1
Reed
Congress
Sienberun
New York
Pennsylvania
Congressman Hooker
Wo AL Bone
W.A. Jones
Virginia
McDonald
No Rest for Congress clears for any finance action
Washington Dec 23 The Ways and Means Committee reports a resolution to accept the Ram Katahdin for Navy use and sets a plan for holiday adjournment. Members, including Dingley and Dins, discuss committee appointments, budget measures, and urgent financial bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumming's
New York
Brewster
United States
Cummings
Oom
Unibell
Hep
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Navy
Mer
Daniels
Marich
Robbing
Alairam
Goeelwyn
Cobh
Pith Aubaina
Albion
Tinderwoml
Sloth
Stabnimoe
Hmelkna
Railways Alter New Lines Amid Baltimore and New York Plans
A Cape Bear and Yaullein Valley railroad meeting in Baltimore discussed disposal plans and bond structures. New York holders favor bond sale in series while Baltimore plan favors sale of the road. Majorities differed by group, votes tallied 1,079,000 for Baltimore and 840,000 for New York. Lease proposals from Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway were considered. Court action awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cape Bear
Yaullein Valley Railroad
Baltmore
New York
Halthnore
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway Company
Cleve land to name landowery veteston commission
Washington Dec 2 The Venrele Landowery veteston WET will likely be announced next week by President Cleveland. The panel will include four to six men and aim for nonpolitical, capable figures free of close ties to current power. The selection criteria emphasize merit and proximity to universities and colleges. Secretary Olney says the President consults daily on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Noe
Secretary of the Navy
Cleveland
New York
Great Britain
Jay
Oliver
Ely
Herbert Cit
Joe
Urotme
Tiradme
Tu Entley
Tie
Tironikion
Admiral Roe
Commission
Olney
Tx Jn Daily Con
Wrotty Home Weeding at Holt Street
Mr Edgar M Robinson wed Miss Mary Esther Edwards at the residence of Mr and Mrs Witter A Malwards 122 Holt street. The ceremony was performed by Rev M R Wharton with few attendants. The bride wore a black and green bow cloth dress and carried bride roses. The groom wore black. After a reception the couple left for Wythe county then will reside in Brambleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witter A. Malwards
Holt Street
Edgar M. Robinson
Mary Esther Edlwards
Peetener
M. BR. Wharton
Uber
Kroom
Norfolk Mud Western Railroad
Wythe County
Brambleton
Pr Vaunee Elected Be AL aw cameting of te Lee Rifles
Dr C Re Vaneer was elected ser De Hooterant to Hi awneaney. The vote stead 2a na ie in favor of OV Vanee with 34 members declining. Captain Sheen ordered men to inform themselves. Captain Varrall was killed in action and ordered all to vote. Thirty-seven ballots were cast for Dr Vance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Aw
Te Lee Rifles
C. Re Vaneer
OV Vanee
Borrow
Keyn
Calhets
Shrer
Sheen
Capitain Varrall
Ven
Badlole
Dr Vance
Fire alarm misdirected to Franklin Theatre scene
A late night fire alarm from keyless box No 1 at Main and Church streets led responders to Union and Nebraska streets for the Franklin Theatre, where they found no fire. Chief Ryan and the crews investigated but did not locate any blaze.
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Main
Church Streets
Ryan
Franklin Theratre
Union
Nebraska
Clearing-House Actus and Bank Committee Meeting
The Clearing-House Association held a meeting to appoint a long committee with wide powers to design certificates and set commissions. The committee, led by President Tappen, discussed converting certificates, banking commissions, and preventive measures for the banks, with action transmitted to London brokers.
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New York
Learing Hinuse Association
Nathornad Thule
Cte
Ithe
Iilln
Avai
Sadel Gernvithee
Iy Pvg
Seth Sybase
Helles
Coren Fron
Hssiae
Pappan, Paeesld
Tappen
London
Uals
Amer
Kedna
Charing-honiwe Ageethig
Ips
Basttoesis
Ubvetn
Charing-house
Down Conpany
Cleusiie-house
Suines
Nm Pueter
Speeds Dee Bleis Goods Toy Shop Ad
Mow Sottwhan advertises toys and dolls at special prices on 07 48 Tah 7h. Offer includes wagons, tricycles, china, bric a brac, and a fine white ware collection. Prices range from $8 to $19 with various discounts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorech Street
Dee Bleis Goods
Ehvensber Wwe
Vickery & Co Special Monday Sale in Norfolk
VICKERY & CO presents a special sale at 2 Main street Norfolk with ornate lamps jewelry and pictures for reduced prices. Tickets to Washington and return valid December 21 22 24 25 good through January 2 with agent DP J Callahan handling bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vickery & CO
Main Street
Washington
D.C
Tenn
Font Cea
Rip
J. Callahan
Deip Bt
University Event Delivers Notable Evening at Academy
A Virginia state academy concert last night impressed the audience with strong performances. The University of Virginia figures prominently with solos by Mikey Compton and Miss Williams, while Judge Garnett and Mr Miller received praise for introductions and artistry. Described as a credit to performers and the city, the show featured vocal and instrumental numbers by the academy ensemble and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Taney
Jones
Waine
McDonald
Noton
Congress
Jongine
Norfoll
University of Virgin
Peeves
Webbe
Pent
Meheer
Acaemy
Leno
Mikey Compton
Quarhette
Mossry
Dieta
Mire Fella
Distefano
Loedler
Mirsens Taylor
Williams
Mir
Shelid
Conralto
Miss Willams
Miss. Taylor
Neely
Onpton
Garnett
Toms de
Almanac advertises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters products
The text promotes an almanac for 1886 published by Hostetter Company in Pittsburgh. It touts the worldwide popularity of Pose Fetters Stomach Citters and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, claiming broad language editions and continual yearly issues. It invites readers to obtain the almanac free of charge from general country dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittshore
Pal
Sint Chon at the Kays Drene
A seasonal appeal at the Moys' Home seeks donations for Kris Kring gle to visit and bring cheer to the boys tonight. The piece urges public support to ensure a holiday treat and brighten the children's hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint Chon
Myery Uutte
Moys
Sint Chons
Thant
Kris Kringgle
Lee Morrow
Toeok
Hellews Shoe Store Ad Lists Wide Rubber Boot Prices
A local advertisement for HelIews Shoe Store at 6 Bank Street near Court House details a stock of slippers and boots, listing ostrich boar items and rubber boots in varied prices from 3 to 1000 dollars, with contact at 172 Main Street by A Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellews Shor
Bank St
Oppo
Court House
Mave
R. A. Saunders
Main Street
Republican Plan Seeks Tariff Rise and Debt Bonds
Washington December 23 Four hours of Ways and Means hearings refine a revenue tariff bill to raise about forty million monthly plus a bond issue to cover deficits. Two separate measures face the House with a tariff route and a bond/certificate option, aimed at stabilizing the treasury and extending the current law until August 1, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Unis
Treasury Department
House
Capitol
Oliver Republicans
Senate
Limber
Wilson
Tve
Mackinney
Secretary of the Treasury
Free on Monday Excursion Rates Advertised by Rail Line
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets between stations on its lines west of the Ohio River for trains December 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 31 and January 1, valid for return by January 1. Arthur G. Lewis, Passenger Agent, 60 Main Street, advertises the sale and lists wristlet lamps, onyx tables, and various bargain goods at Wright's, 196 Main Street. Snonders promises free gifts on purchases of one dollar or more, presenting a small keepsake box as a Christmas present. Additional notices include medical rooms and miscellaneous items.
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Balimore
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ohio River
Arthur G. Lewis
Main Street
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Vienua
Wheeler
Abe Reed
Qay Tairty
Lown
Vic
Dalzell
Quay
McKinley
Heed
Cape
Thomas Settle
North Carolinna
Tia Sealp
Capitol IM
Thomas N. McKee
James T. Brady
Messrs. McCall
Walker
Borland
Shexe
Lew
Pheamas
Michisnan
McDonnald
Thomas
Mcdonald Weld
Virginia State Mitters
Suto Legisiaure
Toe Hay
Monae
Tt Wis
Coxey
Lunenburg
Prie
Jan Enong
Aes
H. L. Ww
Sterling Ellver
Presenta
Chapman & Jakeman
Dec
Tyney T
Missouri
Pappolite
Newiel Atates
Wirt
Preuanaes Gemi
Mir Dinteis
Mr. Dingley
Chaimoan
Ways Jand Means
Ways Nui Menns
Alien
Dingles
Dinghy
Serpent At Arms
Mrochienderson
Huibe
Ani
Hans
Woodward
Thompson
North Carolina
Sekhatt
Floes
McCall
Agalnet Eliett
Moorman
South Carolina
Hte
Massachnaett
Murray South Canotina
Larimer
weLaurin
South Caroina
Johnstonnedget
Stoles
South Caro-link
Deis
Culberson
Texas
Virginia Lotriety
Intel
Newman
Spencer
Mississinn
Southern and
Ma.ts. Railways
Vaunee
Tne
Ameriognea Maver Mor Ebrathlely Bhan
Takeon Pacohy Ak
AL Gyansditiel
Alan Newport News
Wlehinomd
Lynchburg
Staumion
Cymnasium
Ibs
Fartebeck
Vickery &O'S
Spreini
Bomay
Palin
Edwin Memo Devgan
Tind Winns
Hs Lee
Snt- Nerdy Wet Ieee
Mame
Comsiane Tran
Myron
Osteich Hons
The
Treasury
Milliouns
Wright
Mato St
Cbc
Wright's
R. A. Snonders
Moanatae
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