Congress adjourns as new year begins in Washington
Virginian Bureau reports both Senate and House adjourned until next Tuesday. Read about committee appointments, tax relief progress, and debates over Venezuelan boundary. The piece notes Republican control of both chambers, administration dynamics, and a Capitol policeman’s story about job seekers amid post holiday turnover.
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Congress
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Olivera
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Riot at Cleveland College Sparks Suppressed Publication Ban
A chaotic gathering in Cleveland Tennessee discusses a prohibition bust and a controversial weekly publication. The meeting condemns obscene content and censures two weekly sheets barred from mail for violating decency rules. Notable figures present include college president Dr Deavil Sullss and several trustees.
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Tent
Dee
Pallowas
Celis
Cheveland
Tenn
Tae Tee
Hernions
Meade
United States
Comtersary
Anebese
Deavil Sullss
Martine
Pierre
Inquiry ends as witnesses refute charges in Le defender case
Dinriven Chires New York Dec 31 The Siwelal com itee of the New Yay Vehota sitting as a court of Inquiry into charges by Lord Muwuraven against the people in charge of the Le defender finds most testimony refuting foul play charges. Only riggers from New York and Boston add some rebuttal. Counsel for Lord Dunraven notes the debate ends with some witnesses silent and a report due in a few days. One stenographer sails to London today and will not discuss the inquiry. A firm report date is not set.
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Siwelal Comitee
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George Rossquith
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Jackie Thedy
Jackie Thedy Yams
Ehat
Maui
Tie Dniwehters
Averdevitt Penovtvegn
Notte Pavage
Sihety
Preston
Cattle thief Lynedon faced mob in Mississippi county
In Jackson Mississippi Dee 31 a cattle thief named Andrew Drown was seized by a mob after a reported attempt to escape. He was hanged by the mob from a plow line, his body found in a pond. No arrests reported as the incident drew countrywide denouncement. Separately, local merchants advertised silver novelties for sale.
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Ceer
Mace Andrew Drown
Penitentiaey
Senate debates on armor contracts and naval spending
Members discuss prices and patents for navy armor, examining whether costs were fair and whether patents influenced contracts. The Naval Affairs Committee is urged to investigate and report on armor pricing, testing, and ownership before further action on related legislation.
South Expects Strong Year for Southern Industry
A General Summary notes substantial industrial progress in the South over the past year. It highlights the era of growth in shipbuilding, exports, and manufacturing, with Newport News shipyard and other facilities expanding production. The report forecasts continued expansion, population growth, and economic advancement into the new year, 1888.
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Fia Charader Pelritoot
Apyard Boon Southern Shipbuilding Concern
Pyterests
Newport News
Wortheer
Gas de Cap Shipley
Gas de Cap Shipley Flies Companys. the Viva On Tie Bogs Baediveses
Pera
Dana Tilbe Furmers
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Moc
Chet Preyemake
Welnvese
Deen
Epha Oiel
Fk Daeweier Agit
Outalite
Indiustriad
Betef Sueh
Farewell Exposition and the City’s Grand Opening
The article recounts the farewell to the Exposition and outlines imminent plans for the site’s transformation. It notes exhibitor activity, the layout of pavilions, and anticipated open salerooms while detailing transportation, infrastructure changes, and the involvement of city officials in preparing the new development.
Fragmentary note on a voyage and a shipboard event
A damaged OCR fragment describes a voyage with a foal, a bertadnavent at the Uinken Miseston, and a ceremony with a mechanical bell. It mentions people and a mission, with references to a sailor and conversion aboard a vessel.
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Mathracio
Aladison
Southern Railway
Untitled Local Notice Of Disorder And Tragedy
Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal incident near a city street where several workers were struck by a train and killed instantly in a mass casualty event. It mentions a few local residents and lines about a medical tonic, but details are unclear due to corruption.
Taw Bradelany Bravdee Ib Tickets Sale Notice
On December 2a 24 vath mad Bet hel Taney Int tickets willl be sold from Norrare to Wilminecon for $5.73. Tickets used to Chester, Pal and Philadelphia with rerun at $505. Petayn and Hokets Wt special ryabess will involve Roy Hekets Giles Lowther and Curtiye VPA Etate wpypy to TTHER LEWIS at Parkenper Theket Awend HO Main St under Athentie Motel.
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Norrare
Wilminecon
Chester
Pal
Renyrn
Philadelphia
Tod
Petayn
Giles Lowther
Roy
Lewis
al Parkenper
Main St
Athentie Motel
Christmas sights draw crowds in Virginian town
An old fragment from Sunday's Virginian advertises holiday displays at WHYS 166 Miln Street. It mentions Onyx tables and lace curtains, with a note to wear Dr Weeks spectacles to enjoy the Christmas visuals.
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Miln Street
Court of Inquiry at Brooklyn Navy Yard
A court of inquiry convened in Brooklyn to examine the mishaps and circumstances surrounding a naval incident. Lieutenant Hoven presided. witnesses, including Osler, testified as the naval investigation progressed. The inquiry reviewed events at the yard and related activities aboard ships, with naval officers guiding the proceedings.
New York City Prehnage Edvunaty Bond Controversy Emerges
Muddled OCR reveals a debate over an authorized loan and bond issue totaling 155 million dollars with Morgan and Russell Sage involved in the syndicate. The document discusses government guarantees, loan terms, and the distribution of funds among creditors and participants.
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Haneas Stine
Russell Sage
Rome
Mayor of Ravel, SS Awemeat at Heobbery
A garbled report notes alleged robberies and a court date. Names and places are unclear, but references to Mayor of Ravel, Awemeat at Heobbery, Wilmington Is, and a bond amount of 8980 are mentioned with a preliminary examination next Thursday.
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Ipeston
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Cooper
Tyre
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Bber Ayia
Grier
Murder at Amleteer Teun Ayn Wheedownie Wo
Reported shooting on public road near Wheedownie Wisconsin. Deputy Sheriff and several others wounded, Cox badly hurt, assailants unidentified. Witnesses and officials describe a violent encounter as they sought shelter and aid after the volley of shots.
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Abe
Feltine
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Wells
Johomne
Cox
Dingley Proposes Expanded Venezuelan Commission Testimony
Washington reports on the Senate and House resolving to fund a commission to investigate and report on the division between Venezuela and Merchants’ Charting, with President approval needed for the personnel. No appointments decided. names circulating in gossip. Chairman Dingley plans amendments to administrative law and broader inquiry. Ways and Means and Elections committees schedule hearings on pensions and contested seats as Congress nears adjournment.
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White House
Senate
Representatives
United
States of Wierken
Congress
Republic of Venezuela
Pushon
Bette
Richard TW. Alvey
Maryland
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
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Ak Oo
Clairman Dingley
Ways and Martin
Bern Ao
Cot Pass
Doley
Tinedley
Dinley
Ways and
W. A. Stone
Penns Sylvenir
Sul-Cominits Foce
Mle Stone
Onder
Phin
Venezuelan Crisis Persists Citing US and UK Positions
The Westminster Gazette notes the Venezuelan dispute remains unresolved with strong public sentiment in the United States and continued British refusal to submit to arbitration. It suggests a conciliatory board could be possible though nations would not be bound by its decision, and emphasizes risk of failing to reach an acceptable promise.
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Westminster
Gaxette
Cleveland
Lord Salisbury
Gagette
Board of
Are You Anxious to Save Money and Time on Goods
An unusual sale notice urges shoppers to act fast for discounted waists and shirts. It promotes fifty boys' shirt waists wool at 1 and 2. ten and six cent boys' waists, and twenty ladies' shirt waists reduced from 175 2 and 2 to lower prices. The ad promises quick stock clearance as the items are limited.
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