Senate Deficiency Bill Delayed by Union Pacific Clash
In Washington on July 12 1897 the Senate debated a deficiency appropriation bill tied to the Union Pacific claims. Morgan pressed an amendment to block a prior settlement, sparking a lengthy speech against the railroad swindlers. Dorgan Hale Thurston opposed with points of order and the section was withdrawn, ending the immediate dispute but leaving the bill unfinished.
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Washington
Union Pacific Railroad
Senate
Morgan
Kr. Morgan
Dorgan
Butler
Nora Caralinag
Posta
Pornker
Otto
Tll
Hale
Maine
Committee On Claims
Lo Pepo
Congress
Gear
Southern Poetic Railroad Company
Merran
Alshamt
Unilon Pacific Railroad Company
Treasury of
United States
White States
Lois Fitzgerud
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Avden Tully
Sam
Merean
Morram
Thurston
Ebraska
Mactie
CNPC
Lhuyston
Union Pacific Pallyoad
Thurstonook
Rogan
3Rd States Supreme Court
Tle
Mr. Morgan
Pill
Senate Adjourns After Executive Session
At 4 55 p m the Senate concluded an executive session and then adjourned.
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Senate
Strong resolution to keep Dr Wharton at Freemason Street church
A Sunday meeting at Freemason Street Baptist church urged Dr M B Wharton to withdraw his resignation and decline the Baltimore Beanthey call. Judge Eure praised Wharton as pastor and pulpit orator, noting strong congregation affection and his city wide regard. a near unanimous vote backed the request.
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Freemason Street Baptist Church
B. Wharton
Eure
Wharton
W. Dd
B. Triee
Anderson
Whiarten
Noo
George W. Dey
C. A. Nash
Bro
Rider
York Street
Norfolk
Missing Cincinnati Man Johnston Sought by Authorities
Peter Porkes John Ston of Cincinnati vanished two months ago in route between Norvolts Vatami Arhenta Ga and other cities. Authorities traced him via circulars to Norfolk and found him near a Marine corps base. His family confirms his disappearance and says he suffered a mental alteration while serving, with plans to hide him from military authorities.
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Peter Porkes
John Ston
Cincianati
Cis
Pesarei
Nore Volts
Vatami
Eenices
Honemary
Eemn
Rice
United States
Ie Vichulisy
Nery
Wanteo
Mnortalk
Cincingati
Johnston
Cincinnati
Sam
Excursion by steamer to Joave Ports mouth from Southern railway wharf
The Young Men's Christian Association committee met and organized a pleasure voyage on the steamer Pasihontes to Joave Ports mouth, with route via Tore Wey to Old Vedat and Nosfolk, returning to Polut ar wey. A musical program features Mtandolin and (ular Club performances, baritone solos, and instrumental pieces. Special attention to refreshments and safety, tickets available from association members.
Burtons Fire Tragedy Ends in Death and Injury
Yesterday afternoon Burton Grant a boy and his sister Patsy Grant were playing near a kerosene can when Burton poured it on a fire. The kerosene exploded burning four children. Burton died a few hours later Patsy badly burned and may recover.
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Burton Grant
Patsy Grant
Cookie
Mona
Euly Om
Burton
Uyks
Childron
Aiathos
Tzurtom
Vattsy
Porahontas Council Excursion Pricing Confusion
The Porahontas Council Royal Arcanum excursion to Old Point and the Capes faced a contract misunderstanding over ticket prices. An announcement in Sunday’s issue claimed 2 cent tickets, but contract terms restrict lower rates for male conduits to 50 cents, setting prices at 0 cents for male adults and 2.50 cents for ladies or children.
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Slammer Vocahontas
Old Point
Capes
Sanlarhim
Dyest
Conferees Face Deadlock in Tariff Talks
Washington July 12 1887 tariff conferees report partial gains but no agreement on key points. House and Senate members clash over duties on wool sugar cotton and bagging with potential follow up reports and possible compromises to resolve stalemate.
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Washington
Senate
Repubtesars
Voles
Mey
Peputhenans
House
Wim Peverinabwes
Nave
Segstan
Tal Yes
Testes
Burkins
Cettenies
Maris Brear
Hortattinas
Aldred
Jones
Mevadaw
Senate Penrose Nna Cray
Pennsylvania
Mme House
Truce on Menga Ar Ariel Lesties Weekly Review
A long extract discusses Nor- Molo fertilizer logistics and U.S. farm prosperity. It argues northern farmers gain through phosphate use and improved plow methods, detailing regional shipping routes from Norfolk to major eastern ports and the impact on prices. It notes industrial competition, cost economies, and future farming potential with briefer critique of old methods.
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Lesties
Mt Nus- Waun
Meteo
Paltimore
Washington
Phiadelphia
New York
Peston
Norge
Wis Wars
United States
Norfolk
Aren LS
Charlie Bes
Fartmaine
S& Maxivayn
Jessen
Tragic Boat Capsizing Near Titty Strom Reports Missing Woman
Eyewitnesses recount a collision and capsizing off the Washington coast near the foot of Titty Strom. Captain Phudgins and crew assisted as a yellow weathered boat sank. a woman reportedly disappeared beneath the waves while a male passenger was heard calling for help. Authorities identify the missing person as a woman last seen with a lead at Merkley and carrying a weighty load.
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Tues Mrhinan
Kludgit
Washington
Chapmin Fladgins
Franky
Oman
Merkley
Chopin Hudeins
Comimerea Sitaer
Nack and Thorn Arraigned in Murder Case
Augusta Nack and Martin Thorn appeared in General Sessions for arraignment on the murder indictment. Attorneys filed demurrers challenging New York County jurisdiction claiming the alleged crime occurred outside the county. demurrer set for July 21.
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Khordagit Wre. Nack
Guldensappa
New York
Augusta Nack
Martin Thorn
Phoud
New York County
Cotton Mills Resume Operations in Lowell After Shutdown
In Lowell Massachusetts mills resume work after a two week shutdown at the Massachusetts Cotton mill. The Lowell Cotton Manufacturing Company’s mills restart after a one week closure as conditions improve.
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Lowell
Mass
Massachusetts
Lowell Cotton Manufacturing Company
Local Notes From Norfolk Area Aids and Visits Mentioned
A mixed patch of fragmentary notes references people visiting relatives in Locustwood Virginia and Colton Exchange. Mentions Jerry Simpson and Miss Pearl Mishel visiting, Judge Moses Cobint returning from New York, and operating details about a Y M C A excursion and church meetings. A steam yacht Narde arrived with officials and a Reverey steamer was towed for Newport News repairs.
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Washinton
Carles Kiediander
Tigapran
Brea Sanciay
Ali
Moses Cobint
Golthyore
Newrfolk
Salebury Greaterdas
Church Street
Baeanrenedt Co
Association
Crsh
Levy Drossale
New York
Philadelphia
Nar- Poll Raiload Company
Old Pot
Tharry Walter
Narnde
Atlantic
Ameluwis
Yass Nlight
Reverey
Hampton
Newport News
Little Nell
Sfueller
Newport
OC. A
Cloward
Virginia Beach
Joss
Alice Dossier
Wilmington
N. C
Wr. W. Diegle
Uyan Speedal
Taulee
Epworth
Wintersville
J. W. Webb
Jack Gilroy
At &J. Vincent's Hospital
Washington, DC. C
Mather
Dog Bite Sinks Night Scene in Petersbhure News
In Petersbhure Va special report a boy named Currie Currie Dillen was severely bitten by a dog yesterday on Old Street just hours after a near miss with a horse. Standout society items note engagements and upcoming weddings including Miss Wiorenes Relngeh and Mr Frank of New York and Alfred Reingch with Miss Tessa Dreyser. The Grace Episcopal church plans a 46000 remodeling with a 4000 subscription and a bishop adjutant invitation to Rev Robert A Gibson of Cincinnati. Officers for the Peters burg Aqueduct Company are named with Morris Levy as President and a new secretary elected.
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Peersbhure
Currie
John Caarrig
Old Street
Cuerie
Mires Wiorenes Relngeh
Meim
Prank
New York
Alfred Reingch
Tessa Dreyser
William PL Parttn
Richmond
Mise Dorhivla
Gresham
Tihandfard
Jligh Street
Robert A. Gibson
Cincinnati
Local Officials and Delegates Attend Regional Conventions
Members of the Board of Directors including R.H. Wallace and Morris Levy plus other names listed will attend various regional society events. Mrs. Pannle larby departs tomorrow for the Mapworth League convention in Toronto Maine while W. O. Tucker travels to Chattanooga for the Baptist Young People’s Union annual meeting.
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Tary and Treaster
John A. Mallory
R.H. Wallace
Morris Levy
Charles L. Wright
W. S. McCaince
Daniel Rahily
John O'Connor
Thomas Knoch
Pannle Larby
Mapworth League
Toronto
W. OW. Tucker
Chattanooga
Baptist Young People's Union
Impartial conference on arms control at Foreign Office
London July 12. An impartial conference between Secretary Wolcott and Ambassador Lloyd with General Payne and United States commissioners discussed rations and terms for an international disarmament accord. British officials including Lord Salisbury hosted the session at Windsor House, with high British and American envoys present for private talks and future meetings.
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London
Moreign Otter
Seratoy Wolcott
Stevenson
General Payne
United Stities Hilmetalle Commmission
Ambivesadior
Tord Sausburs
Sie MM Vel
Hileks-Hegeh
Haneedlor
Mscho- Wer
Arthor Todfour
Firse Gord
Mecgestry
Tan Laval
George Hamilton
Feeretivy
Lord Salisbury Bagate
Amberton Ecommiesioners
United States
Chroot Wrhioda
Germany
Miide
Indlentig
Haron de Pothseniad
Salishurs
Messrs. Wolcott
Brovenuson
Tueyne
Windsor
Gaureen
Magesty
Brushed Track Duel Ends With Narrow Finish
Ragged description of a horse race news story notes a crowd at Boleshiton Beach, Ben Trush and Litthe Noll contend for the lead while a driver falters. Overtaking occurs in the final moments with Litthe Noll finishing behind the winner Cor Litthe-Hold by about three seconds.
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New York
Hen Drush
Grim Deith
Ben Trush
Laurada forfeiture case resumes with new testimony
Witnesses Jeremish Phare ios Alvin Lun and Harry Jimsen testified about the Laurada voyage from Baltimore February 11 1687 with Captain Hughes. They described munitions of war loaded at Barnewat New Jersey bound for San Salvador and armed preparations aboard the Laurada. The district attorney plans to close Thursday with defense to follow for two to three weeks.
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Ase
Wilmington
Auty
United States
Iedmound Smith
Pip
Jeremish Phare Ios
Alvin Lun
Harry Jimsen
Te Lauradau Guy
Cubitt
Bath
Leuirade
Baltimore
Hughes
Barnewat
N. J
San Salvador
Limradie
van Depgrift
Notable Summer Crowd at Princess Anne Beach Music Event
A large party from Washington and excursion visitors from Richmond arrived at the Princess Anne Sunday. Notables included Miss Mabel Wailer and Miss Ian Wailer of Richmond, and Miss Livais Lauder returning from Norfolk. Mr. Skit of New York also spent the day at the Beach as crowds enjoyed Prof Cloward’s sacred concert and Charles Tranford’s performances.
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Charles Tranford
Thomas Keene
M Suffering 22 year old Amherst girl dies at Retreat
Maria Elizabeth Fletcher of Amherst county died at the Retreat for the Siete on Sunday at 6 AM from consumption. She was 22, came from her mountain home at her sister Miss Plora Fletsher's request and was buried with sacred dust after being placed in a white satin casket.
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Maria Elizabeth Fletcher
Amherst County
Amherst
Plora Fletsher
Lynchburg
Attempted train wreck near Glenair trestle foiled on Norfolk bound run
Norfolk 4 14 PM Sunday train faced a knotted rope obstruction near Glenair trestle. Motorman halted the engine in time, 600 passengers aboard Norfolk and Ocean View line narrowly escaped disaster as a negro youth Mosea Martin, 18, was captured after a chase. Justice Hawks sent him to the grand jury. bail likely, with 5 to 18 years possible on conviction for attempted wrecking. Mars Un held in Portsmouth county jail.
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Norfolk
Ocean ‘View
Glenalr
Cglenair
Detective Eastwood
Secret Service
Justice Hawks
Mosea Martin
Justice's Court
Squire Hawks
Martin
Mars UN
Portsmouth
Dixon denounces woman suffrage at Chautauqua by the Sea
Thomas Dixon Jr a noted preacher and lecturer drew a cultured Norfolk audience with a sharp defense of traditional roles and opposition to woman suffrage. He argued ballots undermine family, church, and republican government, insisting heart power surpasses horse power and that woman is supreme today. The lecture followed by his plan to repeat at the Academy of Music on July 14 and 15.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
New Yok
Chautauqua By
Dixon
Pixon
Norfolk
Norsfolke College
Ben Hue
Academy of Music
Woman's body found hacked in barrel in swamp
Special to the Journal from Quitman, Georgia reports a farmer unearthed a woman's body hacked to pieces and packed in a barrel buried or dumped in a swamp. The corpse retains natural coloring, suggesting it was long placed or moved from elsewhere. Local rumors link the case to a missing wife with hair matching the corpse’s color and a second woman of ill repute.
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Atlanta
Journal
Quitman
Jacob Wodten
Mule Creek
Rumi
Pladesy
Rio
Fragmentary OCR Summary of Unsure Local Item
Fragmented text shows scattered phrases about a death notice, a journal, a House session, a suspension, a sale or purchase, prices, and unclear names. No coherent event or entities emerge to identify a clear news item or outcome.
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Senator Morgan
Union Pacific Affairs
Thurston Objectn iv
Neing
Union Pacific
Drlwhartor
Peter Ures Julaston
Cuildeen and
Ratcets
Porahontas Council
Royal Arcanum Excursion
Ehaneves
Senate Action
MacEnery
Carter
Hansbrough
Ariel
Imternnd
Caen
Demurali
Britioh Ooiebts
Lawhrada
Dendh of
Iffr Fletcher
N.Y
Meaels
Tom Duron
Nigist
Hie
Georgia
Jody Inn
Evia
Senata Arrig
Hadibean
Mr. Ee
Hag
Andrews
Pele
Beason
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