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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1896

Page

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Great Firm Fails After Bank Assignment at Batavia

A Chicago era of failure unfolds as William M. and John J. Van Nortwick assign their Allas National Bank stock to Equitable Trust, surrendering control of Batavia interests. The Van Nortwicks, with vast Batavia paper mills and Wisconsin and Illinois factories, face a collapse amid a sprawling paper empire totaling millions in assets and debt.

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Bank Failure Bares National Bank in Roanoke Va

The Commercial National Bank of Roanoke Va closed its doors after a string of mismanagement. Deposits exceeded $50,000 and will be paid in full as officials transfer books and assets to successor Davenport in Charlestown. Comptroller Eckels ordered immediate action and a new manager, J. Anvier Bands, to take charge.

Touneke Commercial National Tank Cadlwie Wshier Davenport Charlestown Wo Wa Iun Washington, D. C Dee Conmoerein National Man Roanoke Curreney Tales Eckols

Bank Closes In Minneapolis After Collections Fail

The Columbia National Bank of Minneapolis closed its doors this morning due to inability to collect. It shows capital of 13 owns 3200.00 with a surplus near 6000. Its loans and discounts total around 4415,000 and deposits stand at 267,000, with dates and figures reflecting a distressed financial state.

Ainneapolia Hanks Minneapolis Minn Der Columbia National Bank

St Paul Liner London Hull Repairs Denied by Officials

American Line managers deny claims that the St Paul’s hull was severely damaged and say the liner will undergo its usual half yearly overhauling. Captain Wilding notes plates and rivets were strained in the Long Branch grounding but will be replaced by top Clyde yard workers in Southampton. The ship remains in excellent condition aside from those riveted sections.

London St. Paul Te Amerean Line Wilding Ameritin Line Long Branch Southampton New York Philadelphia Campants Clyde

Petersburg Notes and Disputed Rights in 19th Century Claims

Petersburg dispatches report tensions over belligerency rights amid political maneuvers. Mrs Bartlett Hoper shows slight improvement as Academy of Music sale at public auction updates to 18.5 thousand. Hospital staff uniforms described and a candidate named Mey engaged in railway election violence near Vibricok, Chesterford.

Taltinore Figiuois Peterne Vpposw Cahan Petersburg Viu Bartlett Hoper Hess pMeum Hopi Cuca Comnaserey Peta Elem Congress Countil State Hospital Chesterford County East Hight

Train Wreck Near Birmingham Doors Passenger Plunge

An early 20th century report details a deadly train wreck near Birmingham on December 20. The locomotive derailed on the Murals and Oaark line, killing engineer HWS Tider Higeings and injuring fireman Woods who reportedly refused aid. Passengers on board were not secured as the front portion of the engine broke apart.

Birmingham Oaarkrom HWS Tider Higeings Wireman Woods MMSE PDS TN

Three Victims in Mirmnghiam Railroad Disaster

A wreck of the irminghoam Minoril railroad at Coote Hiver Drier Witwer recovered from the tobrhe Tum romisate vote. Mr and Mew Mble ay Aneer, and Mrs Glendath of Helin, are named among the deceased. Authorities report the toll may rise as rescue efforts continue.

Mirmnghiam Ala Suidiv Thirminghoam Minoril Coote Hiver Glendath Helin Ars Cewedial Pwo Aly Argaon Bhacon Wall TeroVyor

Stealing Reported in Baltic Sea Passenger Voyage

London dateline reports a theft aboard the steamer Weer Hal with Captain Mortan aboard, as the vessel departed Paltimers witlehurvived to Minmarig Phocopilier on November 4 bound for Hamburg. A separate note says Bishop Put ter’s edition sold only about 2,000 copies despite a large print run.

London Der Hal Mortan Fron Paltimers Minmarig Phocopilier Caroline Fron Vannah Hamburg Westhall

Tariff hearing opens on cotton manufactures duties

Washington December 29 The second tariff hearing before Ways and Means focused on Schedule 1 cotton manufactures. Dingley presided as six committee members questioned Cotton Spinners Association's Sanford and other reps on yarn duties and value ad valorem ratings. Debate covered yarn underpricing, fireweave cloth, and protection for hosiery and underwear production amid Egyptian cotton competition.

Washington House of Representtatives Dingley Mecasis Payne Evans Dalzell Pennsylvania Mosss J. A. Campbell D. ¢. Young J. McNally Manayunk Sanford Cotton Spinne Association Chace Pall River Macs Kent United States Mic Wheeler

Pu Dolmossor Succeesor In Senate Fight in Idaho

Washington December 29 Senator Pu hols of Iowa travels to discuss the coming election and potential reelection maneuvers. The narrative covers Democratic and Populist positions, party officials, and the involvement of Lawrence Gardiner and Abe Walsh in shaping support and attendance at state and national party gatherings.

Washington Puhols Iaho Iis Sinte Bat Nisht Tern Sonnior Tie Democratie Willse 2Ppert Ne Democrate Party Joy Dubois Demberine Jonters API Abe Lawrence Gardiner Cowie Gartner Coa. Walsh Lows Don Huston United States

Treasury Dept Notes Mentioned in Fragmentary News Text

A fragmentary OCR passage mentions Treasury Department notes and a national bank reference. It includes scattered names and places such as New York and Washington and alludes to financial instruments and clerical actions without clear context or complete details.

Ping Stombing Report Clarifies New Disease Deaths

A partial transcript notes eight hours of surveillance and reports V7 new cases and 120 deaths from the disease. Labonte pl is referenced among the list of affected areas and institutions. Further details remain sparse due to the fragmentary source text.

Stombing Dee

Political turbulence and local dealings in Richmond

In Richmond Virginia, political maneuvering swirls around campaigns and connections. Mentions include the gubernatorial race, the Democratic and Republican parties, possible candidates, and the interplay with business interests and the telephone companies amid evolving local affairs.

Yonkers Prohibition Leader Valehryalld Succeeds in Death

A Yonkers resident, aged about 66, known as a leading Prohibition party figure in the northern Yonkers area, died after a long span of political activity and real estate dealings. He was a prominent local voice in Westchester County politics and had sought state senate seats.

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Raucous Night at Relay Meet Ends in Delays and Demeanor

A muddy relay event near Washington on May 29 faced disruptions as late starts and odd staggered heats stretched schedules. Officials attempted to restore order while crews logged times and noted a four second gap between anchor leg splits.

Lintin Nrenker Washington Doe

Unclear OCR Protest Meeting in Treland Dec

A garbled 19th century OCR snippet recalls a protest against unequal taxation. It mentions Treland and a meeting where speakers including Bishop Limerich are noted as presenting grievances about government taxation and fairness, with attendees expressing sympathy for the cause.

Dahlin Treland Miehie Doalter T. O' Dyer Limerich

Southern Railway Report Shows Earnings Change in New York

The Southern railway reports financial results for Wembershow Bless Carnings of FLOst175, noting a decrease in respensed mndl taxes to $1,061,690. Net earnings stand at $622, and an ANS decreage of $02,001.

New York Mee Southern Railway Wembershow

Georgia railroad directors oppose receivership bid

At a directors meeting in Souther Railway Enridsgen Dec 2 the GeorgiaMalhroasd officials voted to oppose the receivership request filed by a stockholder who owns the Sharca in the Atlanta and West Polit case.

Souther Railway

Home Rule Reform Promised for Cuba Itself

Dispatch from Washington reports Spain preparing broader home rule for Cuba with reforms in Havana Matanzas and Pinar del Rio. Aim to dissolve Cuban Congress and appoint a crown-controlled council while insurgents claim no foothold in key provinces. Secretary Olney comments on Henry Delgado case involving a New York Cuban correspondent captured by Spanish troops and held at San Ambrosia hospital.

Washington D. C Witoll Tia Bil Cube Cleveland Pinay del Fle Hiernl Miceo Shire Miaceo Pacific Callon Hs Matanzas Ilavana Spain Sted Elecret Cimon Olney Henry Delgado New York Spantanda Pinar del Rio Delgado Tinor del Rio Suue Maceo Miceo Saa ‘Tumbas Delgada Delealo San Ambrosia Hasvono

Spain’s Pride Delays Open U S Negotiations

Paris dispatch says Spain pursues talks with the United States but hides the move behind pride. The report notes the Fish Government loan proceeds are exhausted and public buoyancy wanes after Maceo’s death, yet Madrid is pressured to seek an agreement. London Chronicle claim of a FrenchForeign Office anti American plot is denied.

Landen The Daily News Lomigrrna Paris Spain United States Maceo Madrid London Chronich Reeal

Turmoil and violence report from distant clashes and burglaries

A Spanish derivative report from Havana claims insurgents were dispersed after an attack on the Sotolonge ranch in Mars Province with fifteen killed and one wounded. a separate New York note reports a Metrop olitan Tasuvanve Company Ranch Office safe blown by burglars using dynamite, with gold water stolen.

Havana Guarghiara New York Nranch Metropolitanm Tasuvanve Company

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