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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1896

Page

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Sugar tariff debate in Ways and Means over ad valorem duties

Washington session hears sugar importers led by John Farr oppose ad valorem rates as unfair to merchants and government. Witnesses outline proposed specific duties, countervailing measures, and potential revenue impacts, with emphasis on refining and cane sugar interests.

Washington, D. C Committee On Ways and John Farr New York Henry T. Oxnard Grand Island Neb Herbert Mirich Chicago American Agriculturist Smalien Amos, Neb Buet Sugar Association Louisiana J. DD. Tull New Orleans Sugar Trust Heuker Solon Humphreys Stumphress Syed Tee Chon P. J. Smith James D. Will American Cane Growing Association Payne Hin United States J. Finte Sypher Rendning Humphreys Sapper Momini Minphress JH. Thurber American Grocer Publishing Company Con Suri Ecribulors Retner Sear Uel McIuper Ausar Feererators Cours France Gemmany Sukar Pimy Tiniport Sn & Anhl

Maceo Alive Says Cuban News Spreads Hopeful Tales

Havana reports circulate that Jose Maceo is alive after a battle, with his wounds described as minor except one in the stomach. Doctors Fermin Valies Domingues and Ponchos Dominicuex treat him at a city hospital while Spanish atrocities in Guanabacoa stir fear and evacuations intensify.

Havana Maceo Inder Sizuane Hospital Fermin Valies Domingues Dominicuex Zerbeha Maeceo Hertucha Tucha Gomis Gomez

Widow of Ling Mirtbel Reports Insurgent Gains

Solores Montere arrives Key West with details from Jaruen and Kaw province. She says insurgents are well supplied and active in several cities. She describes a Mur der of Charles Gavin and matches a participant in the Cowley expedition. Twenty two pacificas killed in Crunnabieon night of the 25th.

Key West Pla Solores Montere Ling Mirtbel Jaruen Maeva Zratuchas Zertucha Maceo Charles Gavin Wieland Che Cowley Gavin Crunnabieon

Dauntless and Commodore Trade War Material Query

Shipping dispute centers on whether the Dauntless may sail from Jacksonville to Neuvitag Cuba with war munitions. Attorneys for the cargo owners seek clearance papers via the Jacksonville Collector, while Treasury and War Department officials weigh statutory authority and required oaths. No final decision announced as tug reports location offshore.

Department For Cclearance Commodore Clentuerns, Coho Dauntless Washington Dee Jacksonville Neuvitag Cuba Treasury Department Eldredge Jecksonville Mies Volleetar Smee United States Secretary of the Treasury

Dauntless and War Supplies Reported Moving Toward Cuba

Port records reveal Dauntless cleared for Cuba with munitions under Treasury authorization. Two carloads of warlike supplies arrived by morning and other ships prepare to depart with armed escort possibly provided by U S cruisers. The vessel Dauntless has not been heard from since leaving Jacksonville and officials expect a port return soon.

Darksonville Ilc John Be. Hartridge WL Oa Tmshire Carisie Toa Erent Lance Dantless Cuba Ui Ankkeath Couttess Rishbed Bighn Dauntless Secretary of the Treasury Nueriras Jacksonville Tursfay Hay Tire of Deere

Magasta Attacks We Madrid in Turbulent Report

The article reports Magasta clashing with We Madrid amid political turmoil. Ex-member Sigast and the Jonnler of the Spanish Labermta are cited as figures. mentions of Burnets dry and calls for reforms appear. Premier Camivan and General Wester are named in stalled reform discussions.

Madrid Cm Inter. Wew Sigast Labermta Tl Lavalim Fie Murepe Wester Peteela Caine

Water rights debate sparks regional discussion in Virginia

A provincial meeting discussed securing and purchasing water rights for Northside, with citizens weighing a proposed plan to buy ponds and land from local owners. The gathering aimed to decide steps toward a water supply solution and potential public purchase at an upcoming session.

Governor Keet Tonner Mirridint E Sale Notice in Sprinefen LA

Fragmented notice states an election event related to Governor Keet Tonner Mirridint eSale in Sprinefen Louisiana with unclear names and a church setting. The text mentions St Pauls Episcopal pro cathedral and a bishop named The Right Revorge BL Seynlou.

Keet Tonner Mirridint eSale N. of Sprinefen Meith Smd Mee Turney Metish Springhek Neon St. Pauls

Mrs Meacher Improves in Sumford Ward

Mrs Meacher in Sumford Ward showed improvement this afternoon and is more comfortable. Doctors express a hopeful outlook for her recovery.

Ghostly scene on the river with a New Bedford shipmen

A ghostly naval incident unfolds near a wharf with a large vessel named ATUL EOM and a regiment in transit. Witnesses recall a night of eerie calm and a sudden sequence of events including a boat collision, a crowd on shore, and a police response with several named individuals cited.

Bank in Minnesota Faces Receiver Over Turbulent Times

The Vinkers Sechanre bank in Minneapolis teeters toward receivership as depositor notes rise. Maxwell of Northern Trust seeks appointment of a receiver as assets appear insufficient to cover liabilities, with talks of a court move and regulatory involvement ongoing.

Mindeapolis Minn Dee Vinkers Sechanre Bank Hs Logan Bbs Arrckivem Ween Maxwell Vicw Northern Trust Company Ie Company Medi Minnesota Hans Wiewittol Ohio Ais Idee Jamison Makom Tattorreny Renin Mernaie Toland Washington Cochinbin National Dink

Outcry Over Corruption Case and Local Wedding News

A chaotic regional report details charges against Crawford in a corruption case tied to Kool Dice values and mayoral involvement. Separately, a wedding at Epah church united Miss Elizabeth Cocker and Mr Cesar with John Hideout officiating.

Wetershurs He Cohineon Wirald Crawfard Peta McAnilion Abr AL Tartheon Sterenags md Inten Caeferd Ion Ma Cray Lanier Cesar Rovers WK. Thames Gizabeth Cocker Epa Opal Dey John Hideout

Judge Me PaWehiin Appointed Receiver in Court Action

Lexington Virginia December 20 Judge Me PaWehiin of the Cheah Court sitting momentarily on motion by the Poem Viste Company denied topolited Mr A. T Tirelay as receiver for the company. He has been president of the company since it was formed.

Mvans iKoutnet Dlumphres Evans Hawai Humphreys Trumphreya Wei Golor United States PAU CP Sratgioni Germany Mosara Miler Cache John Cooke Peto Murt Richard Satth Mallerbert Smith Nald Boner al Ble Bart Grou Unis Phice Fuehmenad Aone Varebada Iosister John J. Cele Formey Commonwealth of Dines Cinouere ST. Vinorste Sen Wooa Tatile Geri Davie David Dane Days Judge Holladay West Bars Ker Tits Lexington Moywentien Viste Company A. T Tirelay Receverial Company Cuipany Page Smith Cal Mercer Smith Lat

Priora Sons Asset and Liability Estimates

Raslummene Tarkersbure West Virginia reports Isaac Priora Sons face extensive dry foods business assessment. Assets and liabilities are estimated at 10 pounds.

Raslummene Tarkersbure W. Va Dee Isaac Priora Sons

Smuggling Aim Alleged on French Flag Vessel

Berlin Post reports from its Athen correspondent that a vessel sailing under the French flag, bound ostensibly for China, was seized near Crete after passing through the Suez Canal region. Investigators say on board were found to intend smuggling arms for the Cretan insurgents.

Berlin Post Atesendria China Crete

Chief Ryan Demonstrates Inspirator in Smoke Test

Yesterday Chief Ryan used the Inspirator on his head for twenty five minutes in a dense smoky room and reported no breathing difficulty. Captains Kegebeln and Uryan also tested the device thoroughly, proving its usefulness and efficiency in smoke protection.

Ryan Kegebeln Uryan

Major J Hoge Tyler Visits Richmond Amid Governor Ferrall Talks

The story covers Major J Hoge Tyler's brief Richmond stopover during Democratic Governor Ferrall’s term. It notes expected conferences with supporters and tax and tobacco policy implications, plus trade outlook and paper-press access differences. It mentions dividend payouts, bank and building association profits, a youth fraud case, hydrophobia in cattle, and a list of local concerns.

Tnichmond Dee Vialic Whart Rob Deen Hancock

Woman killed, daughter dies after dynamite blast in Reading

In Reading Pennsylvania Mrs Becker wife of ex Sheriff Thas Becker age unknown and her daughter Myra Seldel 20 were killed when dynamite in the oven exploded as Becker left the house. The fire destroyed a stone dwelling and another similar blast injured nearby residents including Willie Gants 12 and a mother and two children.

Reading Becker Thas Becker William Seldel Daugheer Tuckerton Myra Seldel Willie Gants API Art Childre

Reward Offered for Cabatal Ridge Wreckers Conviction

A $10,000 reward is posted by Che ville Nashville and Southern Way companies for the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the Cahaba River bridge disaster near Alb last Sunday. Both roads report extensive flood conditions and ongoing repairs after heavy rains.

Cabatal Ridge Loulaville Isq Cheville Nashville Southern Way

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