17 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
1
Senate and House clash over armor plate limits for three battleships on the stocks. Lawmakers discuss raising the cap from 300 to 400 dollars per ton, with allies and opponents trading charges amid a lengthy executive session and conference maneuvers.
Washington July 10 Conferees fight over the tardy sugar schedule with no near prospect of a compromise. House conferees demand the House plan or nothing while Senate negotiators refuse surrender. Progress shown on main bill features though the deadlock persists, with a possible report on Tuesday or Wednesday to prompt House action.
Washington July 16 the conference report on the general deficiency bill was presented to the Senate. It notes disagreements on several Senate amendments including limits on wrens plate price and pay for clauses under the Spanish American Childs commission. Provisions cite $150 000 immigrant station at Dill Island and $25 000 for extra US commissioners in Alaska plus salary for an extra judge in Indian Territory. The bill as reported carries appropriations for 1 000 000
A Knoxville dispatch reports Governor Taylor, in Johnson City, faces pressure to appoint a successor to Senator Garris within ten weeks. Potential choices include Tasley of West Tennessee Richardson or McMillin of Middle Tennessee. Taylor favors McMillin but Tuggs appears to gain momentum.
Baptist Young Folks reports the committee's nominations accepted without discussion. Officers elected include President John H Chapman of Chattanooga and vice presidents Curtis Laws Baltimore and George Vosburg Denver. The session covered reports, conferences, and missions across several city churches amid a rain delay.
London dispatch reports Frank Gutler, the AustraIian killer, executed yesterday for the murder of Captain Lee Weller. Gutler lured Weller on a prospecting trip, shot him, and attempted suicide. he resisted guards and faced multiple murder charges, including the case against metalurgist G. T. Preston.
Senator Hina declines to cooperate in an oral strike settlement. A representative from his side is on the ground ready to act and push a settlement as of July 18.
R G Dun weekly review notes coal miners strike could end any time, global demand improving and crops aided by rain. Wheat and cotton markets show mixed moves while iron and steel demand rises. failures rise in US and Canada. Bradstreet’s sees dull industrial activity, coal shortages, and wool price gains amid drought impact and tariff fears.
The Young Men's Christian Association excursion last night drew about four hundred people. Half disembarked at Old Point for the attractions while the other half enjoyed a modest run toward Cape Henry. The program featured Owls Guitar Club, Mr Rugby, Mr Tupman and Mr Gordon with impersonations by Terry Gordon. The entertainment impressed many with Mr Gordon’s facial expressions and the overall musical performance was well received.
Captain Frederick V. Abbott submits the annual War Department report on Charleston harbor works in 1895. Dredging and shore work at the north jetty edge reduce erosion and deepen the entrance. A 19 foot channel forms without dredging and may widen over time. Expenditure reached 69,993 with a balance of 3109,826. Charleston exports and imports totaled 3,217,197 tons valued at 379,824,016.
The advertisement highlights family wines from Speers Pasulae in New Jersey renowned for excellence. It touts The Claret vintage issi Burgundy Poth as old superior beers and notes The Port iy suitable for invalids along with The Climax Brandy as highly superior.
An ad touts painless tooth extraction and dentist services at 244 Matin Street Ennis and mentions pricing from 70 cents to 13 dollars. It references gas office ranges and a Dr Weck expert, with scattered old street and location hints.
Ten Eyck, the American, defeated Blackstaffe of England in the Diamond Sculls final at Henley as spectators and dignitaries including former Vice President Adlai Stevenson watched. The race, on a hot day with light breezes, ended Ten Eyck’s first American victory in the event, amid half mast flags and strong crowd support for Blackstaffe.
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