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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
6
Adjourned city council meeting tallies reforms including police chief term, veto power, health officer election, and franchise limits. Debate over ward representation and charter changes concluded with votes on amendments and adjournment amid street incident excitement.
Weslington Dec 29 The arbitration in the Pret bali Veresiediin dispute is nearing completion with the mivd up of Robranyy expected. The Venereal government names Dr Rojas a prominent senior resident in Paris as its agent before the mounting with eminent counsel to be announced. The panel includes Chief Justice Willer and Justice Hrewer with Dr Mr Hons of St Petersham as umpire.
Samuel Gompers denounces recent correspondence from Secretary and defends the federation’s right to critique official policy. The dispatch also notes global strife with reports of a Dervish uprising and a fatal industrial fire in Helper, with several injuries and a worker death.
Chicago Mayor Harrison issues an order prohibiting all public boxing exhibitions in the city. He cites repeated abuse of permission to hold six round contests and reports nightly fights. The order will remain in effect for months, with potential rescission later.
In Suffolk on December 29 Mayor R L Brewer presided over police court where three suspects faced charges from gambling to disorderly conduct. Separately the paper reports bands, coronation festivities, Christmas castle school pageants, and local real estate transfers.
Washington reports the State Department received a copy of a Chinese imperial decree predicting an eclipse on New Year's Day. The document prescribes somber rites, self restraint by rulers, and altered ceremonial practices to avert heavenly wrath.
New York December 22 J Mayelocts Wilson M D and president of the International Seamen and Firemen's Union addressed meetings of about two hundred seafaring men to organize the American seamen into a branch of the International Union. Andrew Faruset of San Francisco general secretary of the Padre Coast Srumen's Union spoke. Organizations already formed in Holland, Man Pines, Germany, Norway and Denmark.
The Chicago and Northwestern railway mortgage for 162 million dollars in favor of United States Trust Company of New York covers all company property to extinguish outstanding bonds worth 114.3 million plus fees totaling about 20 thousand dollars. The filing occurs in the register of deeds here. A rapid fire gun development at Watervil Arsenal is noted with a five inch gun using fixed ammunition. An inquiry into a death in Ireland is mentioned with an arrest in Pennsylvania anticipated.
President Byrne of the Brooklyn baseball club fell into an unconscious state. Doctors say his chances are poorer than ever and his condition remains serious.
Thin in flesh Perhaps it is natural. Many suffer frequent colds nervous debility pallor and aches and pains because they are not fleshy enough. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver oil with Hypophosphites strengthens digestion nerves and blood. A food in itself. Price $1.00 at druggists Scott and Bowne Chemists New York.
In Lee county near West Point Iowa a mob of about thirty confronted Abe Balm and his brothers after allegations that their father starved to death. Abe Balm was mortally wounded by gunfire from the Balm home, dying soon after. The brothers filed warrants against seven neighbors for murder amid farmer tensions.
A Baltimore Sun reader notes a local custom born from a presidential welcome. In 1844 General Lafayette visited Annapolis and was introduced by a mud-splashed Maryland governor who asked the new guest if it was his first time in the country. The line became a ritual greeting for strangers arriving on the Eastern Shore.
In Houston a telegrapher discusses the shift from handwriting to typewritten telegrams noting operator handwriting in money matters and the burden of responsibility on telegraph companies. He cites banker trust in typewritten messages for large transactions and laments the loss of hand engraved penmanship. The piece also notes unrelated facts about wild animals, frozen rabbits, a razor, and birds, ending with a call for enforcing bird protections.
The Boston Globe notes the new postal cards are finer in texture and narrower by about a quarter inch enabling mailing in ordinary envelopes. The address side design is neater though price remains unchanged. Weyler’s protest report from London describes Weyler’s memorial to the Queen Regent regarding McKinley’s message as a mild solo protest seeking other officers to sign.
In Berkeley the Norloike Virgin Pin received letters, a missing spouse case was noted as Mrs Clarence Wings left after a quarrel, a grocery store and home were left behind. Lee Lodge No. 48 K of B elected officers for the term. Mrs Sullivan hosted a guest in Berkley Avenue. Etheridge and King opened a coffee and tea store in the Todd block. A peace warrant against Mr Bibbs was dismissed in Mayor's Court. Olle and Sarah Jane Cason wed at Sixth Street Church. Trees were cut on Chestnut Street. Ships Uvheees and Ty. James sailed with lumber to New Yok and Chartimore.
A promotional notice promises medical treatment at 5.00 per month with medicines included for applicants before January 1. The rate is described as half the usual and less than a quarter of a rival’s charge, with no continuation after New Year’s Day.
Dr LB Frey lists offices at 314 Main Street over Frank and Sons. Specializes in eye ear nose throat. Claims success in treating catarrh and offers free consultations and medicines to patients.
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