Agreement in Light of Senate Compromise Talks
July 15 1897 Washington reports hints of compromise on tariff conferees sugar schedule conflicts. Senate and House factions maneuver toward agreement while miners face wage and supply crises in West Virginia and Pennsylvania coal regions. Democratic vacancy in Tennessee looms as party fears impact on key duties and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mouse Talk
Tennessee
Washington
House
Ilarria
Jones
Arican
Progress of TMesteruee Coal Market in Pittsburg Area
Foreign ennl ds begin to cut in Pittsburg market as miners in Clearfield and Cambria districts work under suspicions of conflict. Miners claim they would strike if not addressed. Local buyers report adequate production while foreign companies eye West Virginia offers in the ongoing coal market tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Enterprise
Bon and Coke
Charlers
Pan-Handle
Bundla
Monongahela
National Rolling Mill Company
Mclfeesport
Keeling
Mureka
Waverly
Ennl Ds
Clearfield
Cambria
Pittsburs
Great Lakes
Chmbrin
Patrick Nolan
Geome
Kansas City women prisoners ordered to wear rockpile uniform
The Kansas City police commissioners demand women prisoners wear the same work attire as men, provoking a strong reaction from the Current Event club. They threaten to retire police officials at the next election, noting Kansas municipal voters could influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wansas City
Kansas
Shane
Thas
Rock Pile
Ravishing murder shocks West Point crowd in Alabama woods
The Commercial Tribune reports Miss Hene Wallbins was found dead near her home in West Mount after an attack by Anthony Williams, who was captured and subjected to mob justice. Williams was shot twice, then his body burned in public as the crowd watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
The
Commercial Tribune
Florener
Ala
Suva
Weet Point
Emo
Hene Wallbins
Anthony Williams
West Mount
Willams
Coroner Jury Probes Cause of William Jones Death
A juried coroner inquiry in Manquest was convened to determine the death cause of William Jones colored whose body was found near the river Wr. The inquest viewed the morgue remains and adjourned until morning when witnesses will be examined by Justice Ashburn at Cove Blyoot. The Key, an item in the decou position, was removed by friends and interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
William Jones
Hesday
Ashburn
Cove
Virginia Postmasters Appodaced in July Assignments
Virginia postmasters fourth class postings announced on July 15 in Washington D C. The list includes Fredericksburg Wall, Harden Hevehs Graieht, Jets Keys-Ville, Trammer New River Depint, Ghee Diddley, Pita, Tineob Muikys Watsons, A C Dublermyerth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Appodaced
Washington
D. CL
Fredericks Wall
Hardenhevehs Graieht
Jets
Keys- Ville
Trammer
New River
Postmaster Nominations From Rocky Mount Union and Ottawa
In Washington July, Israel Tip, Targett of Rocky Mount and John O C Plumter of Union were nominated by the President for postmaster positions at their respective homes in a quiet ceremonial action. The ceremony drew local support from residents and reflected ongoing federal appointments in rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Israel 1P
Targett
Rocky Mount
N. 1
John OC. Plumter
Union
B.C
Croftan Arrives After Sixty Hour Delay in Cape Weather
The Clyde steamer Croftan reached Wilmington after a voyage delayed by a violent Cape weather storm. The vessel faced strong head winds and rough seas over most of the trip, causing the significant late arrival for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N.C
Cape Tebets Tas Id Tal
Senate Cites Paris Exposition and Rail Policy Debates
Washington July 15 1897 Senate discussion centers on railroad policy and Union Pacific pending court actions with focus on Government ownership versus private management. The joint resolution accepts France’s Paris Exposition invitation for 1900 and housekeeping moves delay business to tomorrow as editorial conflicts unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Pacific Railway
Senate
Harris
Union Pacific Road
Stewart
White
San Pedro
Cali
Deep Water Harbor
France
Imarms
Ini
Alpe
Ate Alten
Nebraska
Mier
Alten
Gear
Union Pacino Road
Geir
Peoplefist Party
Buller
National Committee
Mr.Tilman
Mor Tillman
Tear
Oeloek
Buslin
Cannon
Air Cannon
Tintley
Appointment contest for Newport News port collector heats up
In Newport News Virginia on July 15 a political scramble centers on five applicants for the port collector post. President Roosevelt administration influences loom with possible favored picks and party factions jockey for endorsements as key Democrats and Republicans react to the contested appointment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Sli
Ingealis
J. Wy Iliett
Wil
Ai. Insatls
Dyoone
Cheirman and Exceculive
Songereion Poole
Tony
Local society notes and community updates in Roanoke and region
Local items include visits from Judge D A Jiinten of Petersburg and Mrs Bettie Nall with relatives in Camden Wyoming, plus travel to Toronto by W J Weis and A Z Pen rod. Excursionists delay mails. Major J Mindy Hendrixs condition unchanged. hail at Lambert’s Talut. fishing trips and home donations noted. A coal miners strike spreads to Clinch valley. twinminer champion sale at Benneh. church and school events, excursions to Montauk and Canadian points, and Y M C A trip details.
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R. W. Fry
Roanoke
Atlantic
D. A. Jiinten
Petersburg
Atessis
W. J. Weis
A. Z. Penrod
Toronto
Canada
Bettie Nall
Camden
Wyo
Dein Lapelina
Pithwiephia
Lapetina
Deewin View
Gid
Stahl
Gilroy
Morfols
Clinch Valley
Norfolland
Tlarry C. Sale
Virginia
Charles Ormsby
Benneh
Jndie D. Tucker Brooke
Suf- Thk
Hales
Jordan
Frank D. Owen
Kite
Owesae
Mich
Timperts Tea and Coffer Company
Lallentine Arcade
Church Street
Cuiremons
Dames River
de Riehmound
Norfolk and Western
Meilwas
Thos Dito Enterprise
Rev
W. Webb
Miheridee
Christhin
Church
Poster
Iliy
Kalla
Air
Denbs
Barrage
New York
Phindelphia
Police
Mathews County
Luda Vation
Plas. TW. van Deel
Cambridge
Use
Atanthe Itotel
Witham
York
Una
Virginki
FS Oelock
Malloon
Old Dominion
Hudson
Albany
Ninguwhai
Thousand Islandis
Montrow
Quebec
OI Mont Amda
Messrs
Tupmen
Rugby
Owl Mandolin
Gultee
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Young Baptist Convention Opens in Chattanooga July 1897
The seventh international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America began in Chattanooga Tennessee with about 4000 delegates. Prominent leaders attended including President John R. Chapman of Chicago and Rev. W. L. Hunt of Indianapolis. The opening song service featured a 500-voice choir and a large, decorated hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Biaptist Young People's Union of America
John R. Chapman
Chicago
Rew
U. L
Seashores
Dallas
Tex
Ia Monke
Oshiuwe
Ont
Quimbley
Lincoln
Neb
Mob Chivers
Moody Milwaukes
Valelo
Charmain
Flow
Load
LaCrasse
Wis
Carte Flolinemes
Towie Ville
Wrani DL
Wilkins
Chiietesa
Amd
Vyratter
Abeorvity
Busiess Minasterar
Baptist
Baptist Pavers
Gqunney
McAde
Cnnfert
Lehre
Gornines
Mach State
Deleowaten
Ehaty Fallouy
SOO Voices
Henson
Kort Wayne
Vna
Cormeryy Ceerebary
Icmapeera
Mrough
Chapman
Lmw
Hunt
Chitunoora
de Rp
Crurrett
Pirst Tauptist Church
Tsaprist Younse People's Society
Othe City
1. W. Reed
Lnypwortagne
River Improvements Highlighted by Major Smith Report
Major William W. Smith, retired, details river and harbor works in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. He notes three feet deep by twenty five feet wide channels from Churchman's Bridge toward Christiana, with improvements increasing navigational depth and width. The Smyrna river dredging aids navigation. Pocamoke river channel deepening. Queenstown harbor channel 85 feet deep and 400 feet wide completed from Chester River to inter harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smyrna
Del
Smyrnk Landing
Chincoteneue Bay
Delaware Bay
Pocamoke River
Marylin
Snow Til
Queenstown
Mab
Chester River
Inter Barbor
Joint proposal at Paris conference on Anglo American coin
A joint plan by Britain and the United States and France was presented at a Paris conference. Delegates Baron de Courcel Isadoro TaY Senator Wolcott former Vice President Stevenson and General Paine for the United States. Lord Salisbury Sir Michael Hicks Beach and Balfour for Britain. Lord George Hamilton for India. Proposals discussed were taken under advisement and a British cabinet reply is expected at a later meeting. An international conference is reported to be underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dinetallisn
Diy
United States
Prance
Poraign Cffee
Baron de Courcel
Isadoer Tay
Wolcott
Stevenson
General Paine
Lord Salisbury
Michael Hicks-Bench
Bischequer
Afroa
OS. Balfour
Treasury
United States and Britain Likely to Meet Delegates Uninstructed
The article notes a probable gathering in the United States with Great Britain, where delegates will be uninstructed. It states the U S favors 16 and France 16% to 1, mentions King Hind’s possible involvement, and hints at potential concessions related to the Bank of England's reserve and silver certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Doslay
King Hind
India
Bank of England
CLOW AES CONCERT AT NATIONAL SOLDIERS DOME
A grand musical festival last night drew six to seven thousand from Norfolk Old Point Comfort Hampton Newport News and Washington D C. The program featured Professor Cloward and Miss Yewell with choruses and bands including recitations from Shakespeare and As You Like It. The event impressed a cultured audience and was a notable success.
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National Soldiers
DuSiians Cloward
John I. Scully
Charles 5Anche Yewwell
Sianford
Miss My
Washington, D.C
Sma
Felention
Tees
Lis
Thor
Tony
Tiulms
SN. DeShane Choward
Wall Colum
Charles Thanafarda
DENIC
Columbia
Miss Yewerl
Chopus
Mr Charles
Tanstora
Suwanee River
Veneral
Great Ape
M Pinwse
Professor Cloward
Mrr
Hamaford
Sanford
Neores
McCullouch
Norfolk
Old Point Consfort
Hampton
Newport News
Washington
Coast Line Buys A Road In Wilmington Sale
A United States Circuit Court foreclosure sale in Wilmington, North Carolina, transferred the Wilmington New Bern and Norfolk line to the Atlantic Coast Line under a corporate entity. The upset price started at 200000 dollars and rose to 400000, with Warren G. Bennett and the ACL involved. The line will operate as part of the ACL system and may extend to Washington, North Carolina, giving ACL a direct route from Wilmington to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N.C
Vierinian
Wilminedton
Newbery
Nor- Polenlipond
United States Cirrcuit
Warren G. Bnott
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilemiteston Dal Newberne Raihend Company
Coast Line
Washington
Athantic Coast Line
Wihningston
Norfolly
Norfolk Lyceum Likely to Be Established Soon
A meeting of the Norfolk Lyceum was held at the Public Library last evening in the absence of Mr. R. A. Dubie Hon. Barton Myers presided. Reports were encouraging and over 100 subscribers have joined. The group discussed ways to increase membership and planned earnest canvassing for new subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Lyceum
Public Library
R. A. Dubie
Barton Myers
Lyceum
Rumored Marine Disaster Near Albemarle Sound
Observer Gray reports a schooner named M. Dp. White capsized in Albemarle Sound during a severe squall. The two masted vessel carried seven men. Captain of the steamer Neuse supplied the information. whether the crew was rescued or drowned remains uncertain. A public speaker promotes One Minute Cough Cure amid the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer Gray
Weather Bureau
M. Dp. White
Albemarle Sound
Linene Reversible Collar Ad Promises Time and Money Savings
An odd OCR fragment promotes a Linene Reversible collar and its advantages under sun heat. It redirects to a Main Street address and hints at a late night ad for a Dr Week eye examination offer. The text includes garbled phrases and a new phone-like number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Jell-Su
Wea
Week
Persmanently
Eye
Gale
New No
Joe Fife the Brute and Political Currents Rise in Virginia
Richmond July 15 1807 a negro named Joe Fife was captured after two assaults on women near Franklin street and outside the corporate limits. He denied guilt though identification by Miss Russell Morse Marks and Miss Santter Tin was positive. Fife faces a pending trial as Judge Witt sick at home and a special grand jury summoned. Henry Pollard of Richmond declares candidacy for Attorney General as factions within the Democratic Party stir in advance of conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Pife
Miss Russell
Sife
Morse Alarks
Fife
Judge Witt
Henry R. Potlard
Pollard
Hie
Major Scott
Scott
Warrenton
Ais San
Carter Scott
Brad
Chicago
Bryan
Tlemam
Republican State Committee
Lynchburge
Waddill-Grady-Rowden
King and Queen
Kentucky
Virginia
John
Carlisle
Chautauqua Ends With John Chin Lectures at Sea
The Chautauqua by the Sea closes after a month of two daily lectures for Norfolk residents. John Chin presented America Picturesque illustrated with 260 stereopticon views, praised as entertaining and instructive. Managers earnestly plan to sustain a high class city attraction. Also announced are Virginia fourth class postmasters named for Barntonville, Richmond, Magnolia, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
John Chaim
America
Oengki
Chin
Bee Dr Weck Eye Glasses Ad Text
An OCR fragment advertises eye glasses and dental topics with scattered phrases. The readable items mention eye wear and a dental range amid garbled branding and numbers. No clear event or person is established.
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Carolina
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Tom Wilson
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Othe Democratic
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Young Baptist
Meeling
International Union
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Chapuyn
Forense Buathualistie
Kervilox
Wireiain
Delaware
Phils
the Soilow Mans
Kewhberna & Norfolk
RHE Norpsolm Lyorldm
Arly
Mright
Albemaarle Sound
J. M. J. Trotter
Truitt & Smith
R. L. Wilson
WLII
Joe Fife
Henry Jt. Pollard
Major Scate
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Boston
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Magnolia
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