22 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
1
New York January 21 Gen T Estrada Palma of the Cuban junta issues a manifesto denouncing reforms and autonomy as insufficient. He asserts Cuba will fight for full independence, praising Gomez and stressing unity, sacrifice, and inevitable triumph despite Spain’s late gestures.
London January 21 The government issues a blue book with official correspondence on reforms in Turkey. Sir Salisbury proposed coercive measures by the Powers if any state refused. Austria agreed, Germany consented with unanimity required, Italy fully assented, while Russia objected to coercion. Shishkin noted the czar’s distaste for force. By late December France joined, with Russia Austria and Italy reaffirming. Newspapers praise Salisbury’s diplomacy in securing a concert of powers.
Telegraph brief from New Orleans and other cities notes losses and developments. Lucina ship fire loss listed at 1700 dollars with 200 on board. Por ter dies at his Peachtree street home in Atlanta. Minneapolis cites half a million in suspended bank funds risking city payrolls. Braidwood miners vote to stop No 0 shaft work, signaling potential northern Illinois strike. Galveston reports government land purchase for a fort at Bolivar Point. Ferrand rescue reaches New Orleans for Gradodas crew after swamp off Thaballier Islands. Cast Iron Pipe Trust denies injunctive charges while admitting a protective association and unearned bonus claims. Local ad for Newert discovery teeth at Ennis Main.
In Washington on January 21 the House sustained the committee’s recommendation that Tucker a Democrat from Virginia retain his seat in the Fifty fourth Congress from the Tenth District after a long debate. The tense tally was 119 to 47 with 14 present and not voting.
Washington D C Jan 21 The Senate considered Henry A DuPont’s memorial for admission to a Delaware seat and a certificate of election for John Edward Addicks. Debates over postmasters terms and Nicaragua Canal bill dominated proceedings, with no conclusion reached before adjournment at 4 09 pm due to lack of quorum.
In San Francisco on January 21, by order of President Cleveland, James BE Tucker United States Appraiser left on the overland train for Lonaville Kentucky to accompany the remains of the late Minister Wills as the federal representative. He will assist Mrs. Willia on the journey.
Disjointed dispatches claim General Weyler threatens to crush Havana province, with rumors of large expeditions and widespread torture of Pacifivos in Gunabacon. Passengers describe cruelties aimed at forcing betrayal, while Cubans protest Havana celebrations for King Alfonso and Red Cross support.
Weyler begins with 10,000 men and plans to cross Navanna province and advance toward Santa Clara. He orders Havana zone commanders to burn houses on plantations that could shelter the enemy within three days, sparing detachments. Rebels burn cane estates as General Pin restricts cane grinding by arresting workers and seizing carts.
The American prisoner Henry Delgado who died after arrival at San Ambrosian Hospital was buried at Chlon cemetery with only American correspondents and consular clerks present. In Madrid, Premier Canovas addressed reforms for Cuba and announced plans to push Spanish military operations forward. A Was Vaonu dispatch notes Captain General Weyler pardons on game day and arrests of insurgents in Pinar del Rio on minor charges.
A West-bound Southern railway passenger train was held up near Kerry, Alabama, around 7 o'clock tonight. Robbers stole several express packages and two or three jugs of liquor. Authorities suspect the same group as a December 14 robbery at the same location. full details were unavailable at press time.
The Globe dispatch reports three earthquake shocks on Kishm island in the Keriatan gulf on January 10 destroying thousands of houses and killing 2900 people. A Toronto power station named Power House Maroed burned with machinery losses estimated at $150,000.
A three masted schooner Nahum Chapin from Baltimore bound for London was driven ashore at dawn in a brutal Long Island storm. Six men remained amid rigging as the foremast and mizzenmast fell, a life saver crew battled waves, and a woman and child perished among the wreckage watched by hundreds.
A Norfolk man, T. J. Pruden, reports his satchel containing about $90 in currency and checks was stolen on a Surry Sussex Southampton railroad coach. Suspect Seissoms, a white man, was arrested in Wakefield and later handed to Surry county authorities to face charges. The case prompted a Petersburg court session with multiple felony presentments and a conviction for two men for robbery.
The health authorities in Bombay report plague deaths for the week totaling 47 with 9 new buboes, highlighting a grim continuation of the outbreak. Authorities urge vigilance as cases appear in several districts and warning measures are kept in place.
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