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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1895

Page

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Massey Pilot Suit Reveals Affidavits in Private Affairs Case

The Circuit Court session featured cooling conditions and a large ceiling fan as jurors and spectators endured long testimony in the Massey case. Evidence focused on bank records, real estate deeds, and deposits tied to Joseph Massey and Ash Lawn, with debate over admissibility and witness credibility.

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WIRE SPARKS Wages Raised At Stamford Firm Amid Murky Reports

A Stamford Connecticut maker, Wire Sparks, faces wage increases for all workers. Reports from Santiago Cuba via the Marina Hospital state nineteen yellow fever deaths in the past two weeks. Other items note political resignations, election battles, and local sales advertisements.

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Meeting of CNY Fathers Refers Telephone Franchises to Committee

The Regular Common Council meeting last night discussed the telephone franchise issue. A special five member committee was formed to study questions on granting franchises and the long distance provisions while other city matters and budgets were approved or laid over. The session also covered cemetery drainage, garbage enforcement, and subway wiring debates.

Common Council Hell Roper Arps Borum Brickhouse Camp Collins Heath Haooun Herman Lyslop White Pestle Redd Philpots Small Lewis Moore Sheldon Walther W. Taylor Dith Hall Avenue Wneh Southern Mivetrie Company Walker Helvin Leigh American Telephone Company Kwigh Ordinaien Committen Hom Moura Chom Woluss Erdigacca Hia Comp

Stamp canceling machines halted by Post Office orders

The Postoffice Department, per First Assistant Postmaster-General Jones, ordered discontinuation of stamp canceling machines in principal post offices nationwide. Wilson explains the move as a bid to obtain better terms, noting rents totaling about 200 machines at 200 per year from American Postal Machine Company and from Hey W Dolpho in New York, a cost higher than the machines’ original price.

Postoffice Department Astowmtad Wasiisaios Jones Wilson American Postal Machine Company Hey W Dolpho New York Sneach Shiva

Political fights and local contests loom in Virginia

Ragged telegraph of notes from Ricumosp Virginia details looming Democratic nominations for the Legislature with Parriol facing opposition from A. K. Locke faction, potential contests in Maryville, Southall and Asa D. Whatchiope, plus talk of a fair election movement and railroad law changes. Chief Howard’s approach to gambling and Sunday law enforcement is cautious as new leadership and state fiscal shortfalls emerge.

Ricumosp Senate Parriol Cheetertick Iis Parriwt Prince Edward Devrous Shure UH. Bonder Liconse Wilhaw TP. Knowles W. (. Adams Howard Plwna Ligt Gaye

Dynamite on the Track Causes Alarm and Arrests

July 2 dispatch from Maryland reports a Baltimore and Ohio stretch near Monocacy bridge being blasted by an explosive cartridge. No damage to engine or cars. one rail joint blown loose. Investigators pursue a wrecking and robbery motive. several suspects arrested for trespassing along the line. Miners’ strike in Ohio region signals rising unrest. troops may be required to maintain order. A separate explosion in Wayne County kills a worker. investigation notes canister design and unknown explosive contents.

Wasinsarax Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Road Monocacy Bridge Iaaltimore Osprosa Monocacy Harrimann Laren Viverresta Baltimore and Ohio Company Timothy McCourt John Vlaren Jessa Wells William Young Harry Johnson Morooney Miles Stmryndon W. Way Mikhorn Anjutat White

Harrington Removed as Weather Bureau Chief

Prof. Mark W Harrington chief of the Weather Bureau has been removed by the president amid friction with Secretary Morton. The removal takes effect with the new local year starting July 1. Harrington appointed in 1890 from Michigan and long associated with meteorological work defends his stance as a martyr to political necessity. Maj Donwoody named as probable successor, but bureau transfer to Agriculture complicates appointment requiring order from the Secretary of War and presidential approval.

Southern Washincrox Mark W. Harrington Weather Bureau Pof. Harrington Department Morton Harrington Tiokos Risk Michigan Ann Arbor University Harrigton Macy Scientitia Corpa Duscouia Maj Donwoody Signal Serview Irof Marrington Agricmental Department Secretary of War

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