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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1896

Page

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Populist Convention Opens In St Louis With Butler Speech

Delegates in St Louis convene for the Populist National Committee meeting led by Taubeneck. Senator Marion Butler is introduced as temporary chairman and delivers a forceful appeal for unity. Governor Stone and Mr Donnelly welcome delegates as the hall fills with a mix of supporters, critics, and a notable display of flags and banners.

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Silver Convention in St Louis Debates Endorsement

The National Silver Party holds its St Louis convention with Newlands and Towne presiding. St John, named permanent chairman, outlines silver currency aims and coalition hopes with Bryan Sewall supporters while delegates debate seats, adjourn, and anticipate a Populist meeting tomorrow.

St. Louis National Silver Party Steetz Wxvesttion Minnesota Woop St. Jonn New York National Dr. Mobi North Carolina Pranels AG Newlands Congresa Nevada Sallie Pierce Colorado Miss Pierce Scott Nebraska Mr. St John Mr. St. John Democracy Problem Party People's Party Bryan Sewall

Political Interen Discusses Livor Inne Candidates and Debates

Col Elam and Mr Doyle plan a debate on the silver issue at MoMo Hall on the 24th Instant. Ambitious plans outline district conventions, precinct meetings, and a proposed Harper novel slate as Republicans pursue delegates and anti Lamb sentiment lingers in the district.

W. FE. Elan E.D. Doyle Joe Duke Democratic Executive Committee Lnreely Atlantice State Committee Banggue Col. Lamb Hom Froueneh Faethan Treannertion Vod. Croner Norfolk AL Wise Wiliamshore W. O H. Fairless L. Burroughs Portsmouth Ho Libby Miliabeth City Republican City Executive Committee Avienst Td Towehty Hunter Woods Talloan Penchureh Hampton Anh W.C. Elam Rod. Doyle United States Col. Blam L. B. Fiery Ro Norman R. JD. Doyles Messrs H. T. Law Wm. Ho Sargeant, Jr

Cornhill Dinner at Great Bridge Featured Virginia Tradition

The Cornhill Dinner, a large and pleasant Virginia event hosted annually by Mr. George A. Wilson, ex-County Treasurer, at his Great Bridge plantation, brings laborers together after corn milling for a grand feast with speeches, music, and dancing. Two brass bands are engaged, with preparations completed for today’s gathering. Levy Bros announces sleeve extenders for ladies.

Virginia George A. Wilson Great Bridge

Political Letters and Local Campaign Notes in Richmond

In Richmond July 22 a political letter by George D Wise criticizes McKinley and praises silver advocates, while Governor O Perrall's stance splits local support. Roger Crewsary of King William is favored as a pro silver candidate. Local committees plan congressional and district meetings to organize nominations, with remarks on party unity and upcoming celebrations. A Chesterfield man warns Democrats support for the ticket, and a Virginia horse thief case highlights local crime. A railway worker’s fall injures both legs.

Michmond M. W. Ingalls Chevinenke and Ohio Railway Comany Wis Wit McKinley Ingalls Oliver Ohio George D. Wise Congress OHH Wise Bryan Waishngton Roger Urewary King William Richmond Cottage

Vassar sprinters shine amid gym wear and training story

Miss Elizabeth Forbes Vassar is praised as the college's champion sprinter while Milas E. Lister Baker tops the broad jump and Laura J. Brounell excels in the running high jump. The article notes the modest training settings, outdoor work attire, and class numbered sweaters worn by Vassar's athletes. It also includes local ads for home goods and furniture bargains from Levy Bros and Fass.

Irta Vassar Matthew Vassar Elizabeth Forbes Vassar Vassar College Milas E. Lister Baker Laura J. Brounell

Petersburg M B Conference Discusses Education and Hives

Yesterday's Petersburg District M B Conference session in Dinwiddie county heard talks on education and hives. Speakers included Dr W O W Smith, James Canon, I Ch Rom, Munro of Howling Creek, Prof. Arthur Kyle Davis, and N 1 Davis. A missionary address by Miss Richord B Bagley was given. violence occurred as Peter Taylor assaulted Tonry Brown in three places in the western city.

Petersburg M. B M. i Geran Church Dinwiddie County Wo O W. Smith Thrintolph-Mapon Allege James Canon Blackstone Female Institute I Ch Rom Southern Female College and Mins Richord B. Bagley Velorsburg Tonry Brown Dinwiidte Wees Peter Taylor

An royal marriage unites Maud of Wales and Prince Charles

Maud of Wales, youngest daughter of the Prince of Wales and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wed Prince Charles of Denmark in a ceremony at St James's Palace. The event blended British and Danish pageantry as Life Guards and Coldstream Guards lined the route from Marlborough House to Buckingham Palace. The ceremony occurred at 12:20 PM amid crowds in the West End.

Dlucess Maud of Wales Prince Charles Denmack London Princeas Maud of Wales Prince of Wales Victoria Prince Charl I Denmark Christian IX St. James ‘Palace Life Guards Coldstream Guards Marlborough House Bucknham Palace

Seaboard Air Line Pressures Freight Rates War

In Cate Aanita Georgia July 22 the Executive Hound of the Southern States Freight Association meets to ease Seaboard Alp Lines cut rates. Debate over routes and terms grows as the Southern Railway faces terms with Seaboard Air Line and the broader freight network may spread disruption across the South. Manufacturers source from Baltimore and the West while shipments flow East via Seaboard to West logs, New York and other eastern ports. The Seaboard aims to force terms and disrupt the freight association amid reported shakiness.

Seaboard Southern States' Freight Association Southern Railway Seaboard Air Line South Batimore Baltimore New York Seaboard Orenth

Sound Money League Organizes in Louisville

Sound Money League formed by Democrats of Louisville with 150 leading professionals and business men. Delegates selected to attend a Chicago conference to back a sound money Democratic presidential candidate, including George M. Davie, W. O. Haldeman, Swach Phelps, Thomas W. Bullitt, Richard W. Knott, A. J. Carroll, George W. Newton, Lee Moom, and Frank Hagan, who will depart this afternoon.

Louisville Democrats of Chicago George M. Davie W. ON. Haldeman S4ach Phelps Thomas W. Bullitt Richard W. Knott A. J. Carroll George W. Newton Lee Moom Frank Hagan

Springfield Sound Money Democrats nominate third ticket

The Springfield Sound Money Democratic Club of 200 business and professional men repudiates the Chicago platform and nominates a National State Congressional and Legislative ticket. A meeting at the courthouse last night was well attended under club auspices.

Payora Springfield Sound Money Democrats Chicago Sound Money Democratic Club

Opera House Fire Destroys Naylor's in Terre Haute

A blaze at Naylor's Opera House and three adjacent buildings in Terre Haute Ind last night caused about 160000 in losses with 120000 insured There were no performances at the venue and investigators suspect an explosion of chemicals as the cause

Terre Wante Ind

Treasury Gold Reserve Dips as Withdrawals Reach Large Sum

The Treasury gold reserve in Washington closed at 56,839,529 dollars. Withdrawals for the day totaled 2,776,500 dollars, with 2,012,000 dollars designated for export. Secretary Carlisle and Attorney General Harmon have returned and resumed duties.

Washington Treasury Carlisle Geneal Harmon

Democrats nominate Watts for Governor in West Virginia

The Virginia Nova reports Kanawha county Democrats urge Gen. COO and Watts for Governor while Mrs. Caroline Parker, widow of John Parker, dies in Winchester aged seven. The state party plans a convention to nominate State officers in Wheeling on August 12. Rev Lews ned Chore installed as pastor in Lovettsville. Maria Van Doren, 78, dies in Best City Missouri. A monument for Judge Handley arrives at Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Aaron Watson, an elderly laborer, killed by fall of rocks in a well on Senator W. Daniel's West Virginia property Saturday afternoon.

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