Testimony in Cannon case details marriage trouble and witnesses
The Police Court hearing on the Cannon divorce case resumes with Lillian Cannon testifying about a troubled marriage starting after a runaway wedding in Elizabeth City. Witnesses discuss warrants, alleged deception, and the involvement of Guy Hall and others as trial motions unfold in a crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hall
Joseph Cannon, Jr
Willie Smith
Lillian Cannon
EE. R. Eastwood
J. O. Pitt
Ofrs
Wester
Leo Myers
Samuel Saylor
King
Annie Walkefield
R. W. Shukice
Lydia H. Burn
Serjeant Heppel
Dornin John Meriner
John Kelly
William Dhannan
Neely
Senate Debates Tariff Conference Report and Bond Tax Elimination
The Senate completed formal reading of the tariff conference report amid criticism over reciprocity amendments and bond tax repeal. Discussion covered duties on hides and drawbacks, with leaders noting revenue implications and political pressures from coal, sugar, and financial interests. The House meanwhile sent a joint resolution authorizing investigations and negotiations to modify foreign tobacco restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvans
Rep
Wentuelky
Committee On Ways and Means
Clairdy
Kentucky
Fie
Tennessee
Virginia
England
Germany
Swanson
Perkins
Iowa
House Digest Reports Adjournment After Procedural Debate
Mr Simpson of Winsas criticized the House procedure while Mr Dingley moved to adjourn. Mr Latley secured support for the motion and it carried 158 to 114, with the House adjourning until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Pop
Winsas
Alr. Dingley
Latley
Pp Roeall
Thurrow
Demonstration by San Francisco and Traleeleh Reassures Moors
A Tangiers report says US warships San Francisco and Traleeleh prompted Moorish officials to treat American claims seriously. The incident involved Mr Burke’s money to a bank and a threatened withdrawal of concessions as a show of force. Washington may be asked to enforce settlement terms, with future displays of power seen as protection for American citizens and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
London
Associated Press
Tangiers
iRaleleh
Burke
Washington
Admiral Selfridge
Cooper Wins Omnibus Race In Detroit Ahead Of Suspense
Detroit July ceremony reports Cooper winning the omnibus race after three heats despite not leading any heat. Bald finishes second in points with 6, Kiser 4. crowd reacts with mixed cries as final results confirm Cooper’s total of 7 points. Heat details include Kiser’s win then disqualification for collision, Bald breaking pedal, and Cooper placing second in the final heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Teem Cooper
Cooper
Didie Bald
Marl Kiser
Deciston
Coopers
Hald
King
Paints
Kiser
Bald
Calliston
Ball
Crurdner
Loughess
Diald
Pakl
Murder at Crewe shocks Petersburg community
In Crewe Nowtoway county last night a brutal killing occurred when Emmett Ross, a Black man, was shot by another Black man near the Norfolk and Western depot after leaving a dance. The suspect, a banjo player, is described as tall and heavy and is still at large. In Petersburg the Whitehington Street A.M.E. church interior painting contract was awarded to Clarke and Wilkins of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Crewe
Nowtoway County
Emmett Ross
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Uiey
Senate committee delays Morgan annexation bill action
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discussed the bill to annex lawn, but postponed further work while the annexation treaty remains pending. The panel plans to request immediate Senate consideration when it reconvenes and will waive the bill if treaty success makes fast action needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Senate Committee
Morgan
Lawn
Senate
Struck It Rich in Alaska Gold Find
Frank Phiseater of New Carlisle Indiana returned from Kiondyke Alaska with $50,090 in gold. He traveled to the remote area in winter and, after locating a stream basin, recovered a fortune from the cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Carlisle
Ind
Frank Vphiseater
Kiondyke
Alaska
Phiseater
Whiscater
Sultan Withdraws Demand for Greek Frontier Territory
Constantinople July 21 1897 The Sultan withdraws the claim to redraw the Thessalian frontier for strategic purposes only and accepts only a limited frontier line. Ambassadors report the indemnity remains unsettled with estimates around four million Turkish pounds, while troop withdrawal is expected before October rains.
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Constantinople
Crontier
Tiossaaly
Penelos
Salam-bria
Larissa
Salambria
Whobim
Khiasslas
Ani
Thessaly
Gulf of
Salonea
Turkey
Khussia M Mountains
Bare Saunna von Jeliseh
Germany
Aecepr
Str Hageled
Thussian
London
Paris
Vienna
Farlers
Lundby
Battle of Manassas Commemoration in Manassas
The thirty second anniversary of the first Battle of Manassas was marked in Manassas under the auspices of the Ladies Memorial Association and the Daughters of the Confederacy. Ewell Camp Confederate Veterans attended a courthouse reception after a large morning luncheon. The turnout reached about one to two thousand with speeches by Commonwealth's Attorney Wo Beck Thornton Major H Kyd Douglas Colonel The White and others. The Manassas Brass Band played as veterans sang Dixie and other Civil War songs. A New York actress known for bleaching her hair for ten years was reported insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassas
Via
Menassis
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ewell Camp
Ot. Thornton
Commonwealth's
H. Kyd Douglas
the White
Confederate Cavalry
Charles N. Nicol
W. T. W. Moran
Manassas Journal
Manassas Brass Band
Six Die in Winchester Powder Room Explosion
New Haven July 21 1897 a devastating blast at the Winchester Repeating Arms loading department killed six workers and injured many more dozens of employees were in the room when the side of the building blew out two Bardorff brothers were among the dead and a Detroit girl Ida Brown was killed as rescue crews arrived the cause remains undetermined with officials citing possible misloaded cartridge and operator error
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Winchester Repeating Fire Arms Company
Reading
William ©. Baumer
Mary Tipmeister
Jesse Mrenonan
Dude Brown
William Jr
Tracy Conray
George Bardorf
Tedward Bardorf
John Baumeister
Hampden
Bardorff
Edward Blair
Edward Bardorf
Ida Brown
Detroit
Mich
Restreens T. G. Bennett
Bennett
Loretta Ting Divorce Case Names Norfolk Co defendants
Richmond July 21 1897 Stuartord filed answer to Loretta Small-Pord divorce bill alleging he remained faithful and kind but claims his wife Loretta Small-Pord has been untrue to her marriage vows for over a year. He names Simon Capps and I Z Beckman as co-respondents in Norfolk Va. and cites various places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Stuartord
Loretta Small-Pord
Sam Small
James Abner Jackson
Tennessee
Simon Capps
Norfolk
I. Z. Beckman
Tatan's Opposition Count Okuna Opposes Hawaii Annexation
Count Okuna, Japan's Foreign Minister, says the annexation would raise Pacific international interests and hinder Japan's privileges in Hawaii. He states Japan must oppose annexation to the utmost and that Hawaii should remain independent, warning of broader consequences if the move proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Okuna
Hawaii
Vancouver
B. C
Japan
United States
Foreign Office
Far East
Europe
Union World
Pacific Ocean
Senate Concludes Talks on Tariff Conference Report
Washington July 21 The Senate adjourned with general expectation that the final vote on the conference report on the tariff bill would occur by Friday though no formal agreement was made Senators Jones White and Allison indicated the vote would not be postponed beyond Friday Allison said a vote tomorrow was possible but unlikely to be delayed past Friday If approved final adjournment is forecast for Saturday
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Ones
Arkansas
Conference Committee
Hobart
Allen
Nebraska
Aldrich
Teller
Mr. West
West
G. Co. P
Party of Culture, Refinement and Progress
Mrr
Allison
White
Congress
Alison
Morzan
Sugar Trust
Washington
D. C
Jones
Japan stresses avoidance of war with United States
Paris dispatch quotes Japanese Minister in London saying relations with the United States are strained and Japan seeks to avoid war. He notes Russia’s interference after the war with China and asserts Japan will strengthen its army and navy and develop its resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
London
Paris
Daily Mall
United States
Russia
China
Pittshury Glass Plant to Resume Operations Soon
In Kokomo Indiana on July 2 the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company announced the plant would resume operations tomorrow morning in every department. The halt was to extend past September 1 but a surge in demand prompted an earlier restart attracting many applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eed Glass Works
WIL Resumin
Death from hydrophobia after dog bite in Washington
A 19 year old, Charl A. Springman of Washington, died tonight from hydrophobia six weeks after being bitten on both hands by a dog. The case appears in a brief Washington report with limited details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Charl A. Springman
Washington
Vasa
Unclear Ad Snippet With Mixed Text Fragments
Fragmentary ad text mentions teeth products and prices but is largely garbled. It alludes to a advertising snippet for dental items, a street address at 234 Main Street, and various nonsensical phrases about costs and toy ranges without coherent details or reliable names.
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John Mariner
Smith
Cannon
Eastwood
Thom
Commonwealth
Weely
Mr. Randolph
Tomlin
RR. W. Shultice
Cole & Shultice
Mfr
Thom Repeated His Question and Mr. Shultice
Thim
Heath
Shultice
Ams
Joe
Mr. Tint
Lacey Alien
Micdle
Mr. Hall
Lewis
Keeve
Wall
Church
Charlotte
John Pitt
Mhl
Portsmouth
Chapel Street
Mariner
Salt
Guy Tall
Johnson House
Penechurch
Holt Streets
Tie
Mr. King
East Main Street
Mrs. King
Mides
Porty
Ktuckies
G. A. Wm
Wray
Frank Phiseater
New York
Winschester Repeating Arms
Ford
Seye
Loretta Ting
Winsammo
Tatan
Death From
Dog Irie
Dentat
Rai
Tee
Chaz Ochna Witay
Toy
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