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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
1
Virginia delegates at the convention hall split over presidential preference amid unit rule tensions. The majority backed Major Daniel and then shifted to support William Jennings Bryan after Congressman Bryan’s speech, with several delegates debating alignment and personal loyalties.
At Convention Hall Chicago on July 9 delegates from several states shifted toward W J Bryan of Nebraska. Supporters report Georgia and Louisiana already pledged, Alabama leaning Bryan under unit rule, and others ready to back him if no first ballot result. Bryan’s backers claim momentum and expect the nomination.
The third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago opened with clear skies and delayed sessions. Delegates filled the hall as Horace Boies supporters entered with banners, while the platform faced debate on silver coinage, civil liberty, and independence from Cleveland's administration amid heated exchanges and interruptions.
A severe storm swept through Prince George and Dinwiddie counties causing damaged dwellings, downed fences, uprooted trees and washed-out crops. Four homes reportedly collapsed near the old Lee homestead, injuring two people, while reports of fatalities could not be verified. Bridges washed away and the Appomattox River rose, with widespread agricultural losses noted. In Dinwiddie a triple shooting left victims wounded, and political tensions flare as Col. Lamb faces backlash over proxy votes and the removal of Gen. Bolling from the Republican State Executive Committee amid ongoing district nomination disputes.
Mrs Harry Butt returns from Suffolk and Gen Edgar Allen visits Norfolk County. Mrs V D Groner travels to Quebec, Miss Katharine Drunnel visits from Philadelphia, and Mrs Annie King with Miss Lethe Dailey go to Bowers Hill Virginia. Mr J D Levy and daughter Hather leave for Warm Springs. Atlanta residents Misses Dalsey Stewart and Genevalieve Mabley visit Miss Lillian Griffith. Y M C A bicycle parade postponed due to weather. Ex police sergeant Williams’ 3 year old daughter injures collar bone after a fall at 638 Church Street. 130 excursionists travel from Washington to the Christian Endeavor Convention, with Virginia Beach visits. Ads note Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and piano sales by local firms.
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