Senate Deadlock Delays Action On Pacific Rail Resolution
Washington July 14 1897 the Senate faced a days long deadlock over the Harris resolution aimed at blocking the Union Pacific sale under the alleged agreement with the government. Debates and roll calls stretched from noon to adjournment with Morgan Thurston Gear opposing the measure and Harris supporting it while discussions on related foreign relations and treasury investigations continued. The House meanwhile moved to non-concur in Senate amendments to the deficiency bill and set conference to resolve armor plate provisions before adjourning for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harris
Kansas
Messrs. Montazgue
Meszars
Thurston
Gear
Committee On Foreign Relations
Berry
Arkansas
Davis
United States
Pacific Railroad
Pacific Mailroad
Afr. Morgan
Pacific Railway
Morfan
Benate
Mrn. Thornton
Nebraska
Alabama
Morgan
Ms. Morgan
AL J. Thurston
Mrr
Aind
Tie
Mwe
Union Pacific Railroad
Congress
Pacificc
Huntington
Pacifice
Morgen
HOUSE
Cannon
Trepburn
Iowa
Hepburn
Meysers
Northway
Sayers
Perkins
Town
Slbnpeon (Pop
Henderson
Bailey
Sugar Trust Probes Proposed in House by Simpson
Representative Simpson of Kansas introduced a resolution in the House calling for a five member committee to investigate the American Sugar Refining company. The measure accuses the firm of monopoly and watered stocks, seeks evidence on its impact on agriculture and commerce, and may lead to Attorney General action.
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Washington
Simpson
Kansas
American Sugar Refining Company
Iis
Idega
Tyler's Granddaughter Appointed Postmaster in Washington
Miss Mattie Jr. Tyler, granddaughter of the former president, was appointed postmaster at Courielunel Washington on July 11. The selection followed a public ceremony in which Miss Tyler presented charms to Postmaster General and the Fourth Assistant.
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Tyler
Coureliunel
Washington
Mattie Jr. Tytler
United States
Cootdone
Val
Hyler
Jary
Thristen
Miss Tyler
Darrett
Challenge to Fight in Norfolk Light Weight Bout
Stanton Avbott, bantamweight champion, issues a challenge to any light weight in Norfolk to a ten round bout under Berry rules. The match will have a referee named by Poly, with a forfeitable sum of one hundred dollars for the winner.
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Mikttor
Virginian
Sin
Norfok
Norfolk
Virginia
Triudy
Stanton Avbott
Eix
Balad
Railway Benevolence Fund Helps Grady Family Widows
Officials of the Norfolk and Western Trailways Company establish a relief fund for the widow and two dependents of the late John L. Grady, a popular conductor praised by fellow workers and the public after his untimely death.
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Railwoyeux
Betlef Fund
Norfolk and Western Trailways
Ishiee
John L. Grady
Wes
Dais
Woman Identified in Slaying Case Near Woodside
Mrs Augusta Nack, long linked to William Coaild-Casnyie, was identified in the Tombs by Edward Walley, a Woodside resident, after a fatal incident in the Gulden area. Four Woodside residents connected to the case were also noted by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augusta Nack
Willian Coaild- Casnyie
Boa Shaughter
Woolside
Edward Walley
Ahaimyp- Vehter
Woodside
Nurhemer
Guldensuppe
Army surgeons orders shift across stations in Army
Assistant Surgeon Metaioch ordered from Fort Springs Arkansas to Bert Barranchi relieving Surgeon Woe as who goes to New York to recruit at Port Monroe Virginia. Charles Rielwardsen ordered to Wort Monroew Virginia and Surgeon WW HH. Corbuster moved from Port Monroe Virginia to Port Angel California.
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Hagbon
Metaioch
Wolt Springs
Ark
Bert Barranchi
New York
Iue
Ihe Phice
Charles Rielwardsen
Wort Monroew
Corbuster
Pert Monroe
Port Angel
California
Wonnreh Released From Custody at Tensacote Fla
The woman held in custody of the collector of customs since re capture by revenue men is released by order of the Treasury. She was suspected of smuggling, but government officials say others were mistaken.
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Tensacote
Fla
de Bienen
Arrests Reported After Suspected Highway Robbery
A party including Moses LW Ryan and Charles Gritt were arrested on suspicion of highway robbery while detaining Ser Bent Weppel during a late night incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses LW
Ryan
Charles Gritt
Ser Bent Weppel
Strong Resolutions Demand Action Over Spain In Suit For Release Of Mariners
Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by Senator Sims, reported a joint resolution authorizing the President to intervene to free Melton, Alfred C. Litborde, and William Gilder from Spanish custody and restore the Competitor to its owner. The report accuses Spain of delay and denial of justice, cites coerced testimonies, and argues the men deserve release and reparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sims
Committee On Foreign Relations
One Melton
Alfred C. Litborde
William Gilder
Schooer
High Seas
Spain
Warts
Trim
Hfe
Motion
Labborde
United States
Gilder
Wis Acred
Tie
Mae Sang
Villate
Tabortive
Lementi
Pia
Senate committee backs annexation treaty ratification effort
Washington July 1 The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations agrees to support a resolution ratifying the Hawaiian annexation treaty with Great Britain Eleven members were present and only seven voted Turpie Daniel and Davis showed cautious backing while Dante and Turple urged delay to avoid forcing immediate action. The committee reported the action to the Senate with no firm recommendation.
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Washington
Senate
Elewen
Messrs
Iive
Davis
Keye
Dante and
Turple
Senate Stout
Semitor Turple
Khmall
Scrator Davis
Inquiry Hints at Treaty Action This Session
Senator White presses for a decision on treaty consideration in the current session. Mr. Davis responds he is not prepared to say whether any move will be made.
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White
Lee
Davis
Gored to Death by a Farm Bull in Norfolk County
Mr. T Withers Clay of Norfolk County was killed last evening when a bull in his pasture gore him from the rear and toss him. A colored man beat the animal away but could not save him. Clay formerly ran the Macho Carriage Company in Petersburg and was well known in business circles. He leaves a wife and family.
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T. Withers Clay
Camportella Brides
Norfolk County
Ochiy
Dudtan Howe
Chvy
Old Market Square
Macho Carriage Company
Ile
Petersburg
Norfolk
Viciniy
Midnight Theft Targeted City Shoe Store on Church Street
Midnight workers attempted a break in at M. G. Midtown's shoe store, 806 Church Street. Mrs Madden heard noises around 2 am and found shoes missing after the intruder fled, with many pairs left inside undisturbed.
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Miahtoen
Church Street
Madden
Miatden
Jett
Nobles Defalcation Case Brought From Norfolk to Roanoke
Noble Epnhien of Norfolk was brought to Roanoke on allegations of defalcation. He was found to have fled Norfolk, but fledgling custody was granted to City Judge Tillett of Roanoke. The board reported seven indictments against him with total altered shortages estimated at 507 dollars. Noble’s Norfolk friends expect an impartial inquiry to absolve him of criminal act or latent charges.
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Woa. Noble
Norfolk
Roanoke
Alurines
Tillett
Rewnolee
Nobles
Norfolls
Chautauqua Exhibition Pleases Audience At Close
The evening program featured Ben Hur with Taina of TO and Prof John Clumm as lecturer. Attendees praised the stereopticon display though it differed from Prof Rodgers's earlier Chautauqua presentation. The event concluded the Chautauqua week.
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Pune
Funeral services for Alan Walton Willett and Mrs Lorenz
Yesterday at 4 and 4 30 p m funeral services were held for Alan Walton Willett Sr at his home in London Tide Princess Anne county and for Mrs W W Lorenz at her Wood and Chapel Streets residence Rev John St Wales of Christ Magi Episcopal church officiated. Remains were interred at Elmwood.
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Alen Walton Willett
Londontidre
Princess Anne County
WW. Lorenz
Residerce
Wood and
Chapel Streets
John St. Wales
Christ Magiacopal Church
Elmwood
Mr John J Clim to lecture on Picturesque America
Washington DC lecturer John J Clim will speak at the Academy of Music on Picturesque America a collection of about 150 views covering the United States and Canada This Chautauqua season closes with a likely large audience attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Clim
Washington, D.C
Alebrat
Academy of Music
America
United States
Canada
Rainy Night at Queen View Draws Norfolk Youths
Rain yesterday cooled the air as many ladies and others gathered at Queen View for a lively event. Local boys performed a drill with military appearance while young people from Norfolk attended to enjoy the evening and mingle with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myvie
Schooner Miward We Schmidt Wrecked Off Bath Harbor
The three masted schooner Miward We Schmidt from Philadelphia bound for Bove and Richmond ran ashore at Pophen eneh today. Captain Cramer and mate were drowned. The 107 ton vessel, owned by Captain Cramer and others, was only partially insured.
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Bath
Miward We Schmidt
Philadelphia
Bove
Richmond
Fee
Pophen
Cramer
Fee Cammenner
Wits
Sehmidt
Mindue
Ust
Gal
Capintin Cramer
President nominates a slate of diplomatic appointments
The President today sent nominations to the Senate naming William T. Merry of California as minister to Nicnillen Costa Rica and Salvador Horace No Allen of Ohio as minister resident and consul general in Korea Peres M. Deleon of Cer vin as consul general to Guyngnuil and a long list of consuls is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shingston
Senate
William T. Merry
California
Nicnillen
Costa Rew
Salvador
Horice No Allen
Ohio
Korea
Peres M. Deleon
Ceervin
Guyngnuil
Postmaster Appointments in Virginia Announced
The Washington report lists new fourth class postmasters appointed in Virginia on July 14. Barhamsville, A St. Jonninga, Goaton, J R Pop hat, Magueoita, Ry, PL Philhower Willis, OB. Dielersamn.
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Washington
Virginia
Barhamsville
A. St. Jonninga
Goaton
J. R. Pophat
Magueoita
PL Philhower Willis
OB. Dielersamn
President Pardons William F. Wathe in Virginia Case
Washington notes the President granted a full pardon to William F. Wathe who was sentenced in Virginia in 1895 to five years for assault. The act frees him from further punishment and restores his civil rights.
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Washington
William F. Wathe
Virginia
Five Bodies Recovered After Valley Flood Burst Walls
Poughkeepsie July 11 1897 flood from Wish Mountain reservoirs tore through Dutchess valley washing away houses and killing several. Names released include Mrs John Conroy aged 86 Mrs Mary Perry 238 years old and William Perry aged 9. Missing include John Conray Julia Conray and an unknown Hungarian. Rescue efforts with 35 workers.
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Poughkeepsie
Wish- Kil
Mistlomwan Aml
Mary Perry
William Perry
Mra. Perry
John Sruka
Thilamena Pelwku
John Conray
Weed
Iingineer Conray
Julia Conray
Engineer Conray
van Buren
Tinway
Fludson
Dutchess Junction
Mattoawan
Wisheill
Central
Fishkill Landing
Beacon Mountain
Macy Perry
Conray
Johnstown
John Conroy
Timony
Rank Timony, Jr
Bertek
Montreal Express
M. W W. Reilly
Hammon & Freedman
Murphy
Matteawan
Dnacon
Excursion Programme For Tomorrow Night At Club
The light excursion programme features performances by the Owl Mandolin and Guitar Club. Soloists include a tenor and a violinist with accompanying musicians. The event promises varied musical numbers and a reflective mood for attendees.
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Ana Guitar Club
Eben Mr. Ft
Tupmian
Mr C Borjea and Guests Featured in Musical Sketches
A program featuring Mr C Borjea and Mr Terry J Gordon includes euphonium solos and popular selections such as The Owls Duett Water Song and Annie Taube. The Owls, The searchlight and orchestrion will be used on the trip. Street cars meet the boat on return. Schedule lists departures from Peremieu ti Norfolk and Old Point with return times to Norfolk and Portmouth.
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C. Borjea
Terry J. Gordon
J. ML
Rhughy
Owls
C. A. White
Ruby
Impertonation
John McCullough
Mr. Gordon
Peremieu Ti
Norfolk
Old Point
Letye Old Point
Portemouth
Local Notes From City and Seaboard Newsroom
Local briefs report Sam Cahn visiting New York for two weeks of recreation while Dr Wharton travels to Philadelphia for family reasons. Short items note a gospel meeting on Main and Church streets, Toronto and Cincinnati visits, a lawn party at Yarmouth Street, and a postponed Harbor Commissioners quarterly meeting. Also mentioned are visitor counts at the Meht house, travelers through the Cotton Exchange, and arrests or arrivals of several named individuals. The weekly church and Sunday School events, an excursion by the Baptist first church, a press installation in town, and a ship survey after deckload excess are summarized among the scattered notices.
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Sam Cahn
New York
Wharton
Philadelphia
Ithe Wness
Epeelal Cealai
Main and
Churet Streets
Trew
W. Webb
John Taylor i McNair
Jeff
Toronto
Cin
Igpworth M. J
Yarmouth Street
Tharbor Commissioners
C. Henry Cohen
Augusta
Idwanml Alston
Trenderson
N.C
Keoper Wowell
Cape Newry
Richmond
Trowell
Ofhers Aml
Ladies’ Advisory Board
Norfolk Lyceum
Norfolk Library
Uils
Wptist
Norfolk and Western
John J. Montoto
Wirinton
Old Dominion
Yorktown
Alva
W. Mason
Nellie
Hanye
Guy Mason
Landing College
West Virginia
Avena
Pensacola
London
Wey
Wiliam Th. Savage
Priscopal
Princesa Ann County
New York City
Mastern
Correction of an Error in Louisville Bank Report
The Associated Press corrects a June 2A wire dispatch misplacing a New Orleans bank robbery story with Louisville names. It states the Union National Bank of Louisville is not connected to the New Orleans affair and remains sound financially. The notice aims to restore the bank’s good name and clear any false light.
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Chicago
Onlirinthe
New Orleans
Associated Pvess
Louis Gallet
Union National Bank
Union National Punk
Louisville
Associated Press
Union National Bank of
Morroco Discrimination Dispute Settled in Tangier
Tangier Morocco July 4 The difficulty over Moroccan authorities denying Americans native help has been settled. US warships San Jeronimo and Raleigh arrived to support Consul Burke s protest and will sail tomorrow for New York via England.
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Tangier
Morocco
United States
San Jeranessco
Raleigh
Burke
New York
England
Northumberland Delegates to State Democratic Convention
Northumberland delegates to the State Democratic convention at Roxboro are instructed for Earth for Attorney General. The Richmond Va notice from July 24 records local guidance and the unclear drafting reflects early campaign alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Northumberland
Roxuroke
Earth
Eye glasses prescribed with guaranteed quality
Begohami warns that flatulence is cured by the Pull and advises seeing Dr Week about eye care. All glasses prescribed are guaranteed, promising reliable vision aids and patient assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begohami
Norfolk Excursion Ends in Assault Case at Lynchburg
A Norfolk Baptist excursion to Richmond attracted 1,800 people. Miss Lina Russell, daughter of B. J. Russell, was attacked by a black man while walking with friends near Chestnut Hill. The assailant fled. searchers have yet to find him as indignant locals vow to pursue justice. The article also discusses Virginia political maneuvering, including potential candidates for Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor, plus remarks on local figures and a separate court verdict of not guilty for George Crawford in a larceny case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wiest
Misa Russell
Miss Russell
Scott
Tass
K. Caton
Alexandria
Virginia
Cooke
Norfolk
Alexander
Gee
fLchols
Staunton
Tlon
Tsane Diega
Conventilon
Tie
G. J. Letcher
Lexington
Bristol
Olev
Mr. Diggs
Saunders
Chiesus
Amherst Delogates
Haweon
Ellyson People
Tyler
Dn Ficht
Ae the
Ney
Thomes N. Potts
O'Re
Forest Hill
Eliy A
Gloucester
Oleh
George Ee Crawford
Catherine Peyrounet
Hastings
Crawford
Frlenn
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Bird
Mraotinek Mlentitiad
Senate Foreign Committee
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Ferrible Fane
Mr. 'T. Withers Dlaty
Wadden
Epnhien
Bollnadt Geenn
Execu
Froud
Jenin
Vavious
Intercosur
Northumberland Deltonates
Millon
Trood
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