Seaboard Attitude on Court Order and Rate Move
Seaboard Air Line vice president E St John says the company will obey lawful court orders but will review papers served and counsel advice before deciding next steps after an injunction to restore old rates. He claims reports may damage the railroad and notes potential impacts on excursions and fantrack plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. St. John
Oneral
Seaboard Airine
Fange Simonton
Whct
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seaboard Ar Line
Southern Railway
Tan
Atlantic and Danville Rail Meet Seaboard Freight Rates
The Atlantic and Danville Railway reports reduced freight tariffs to Franklin, Va, effective August 1. The Sea Board line will share the freight market in the territory. Atlantic and Danville argues it gains a fair share as Franklin remains contested by other consignors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic and
Danville
Franklin
Atlantis and
Panville Road
The
Southern Association
Jameson and co-defendants found guilty in fore listment case
In London on July 28 Dr Jameson Major Sir John Willoughby Major Raleigh Grey Colonel HW FO White Major Tr White and Won Henry BGountry were convicted under the fore listment act of 1876 for an armed expedition against a state Britain was at peace with. The jury delivered a guilty verdict after time in court. Sentences ranged from three to fifteen months imprisonment, with no hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. Jameson
Sir John Willoughby
Raleigh Grey
HW. FO White
Tr. White
Henry B Gountry
Britain
Th. W White
Pardon Recommended for Noted Broker in Street Railway Case
The Board of Pardons recommended to the Governor that Henry Tier be pardoned. He was convicted of perjury but not sentenced regarding the sale of a street railway franchise. The decision reflects concern over corruption in the street railway dealings and not wealth or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jenry Ier
Central Labor Union Elects Officers and Debates Amendments
Delegates of the Central Labor Union held a warm session with lively debate on amending the constitution to endorse members of trade organizations for positions in municipal state and national governments. New officers were elected led by M. J. Lyons and George S Hathaway with subsequent committee appointments and a Labor Day planning plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Bricklayers' Union
M. J. Lyons
Tailors' Union
George S. Hathaway
Cling C. Hobaton
BD. J. Reardon, Portanwuth Mavhinikts’ Union, Treasurer, Midgar Keefe
Clearmakers’ Union
W Arnis
Charles J. Cannon
Ovstermen's State League
Cheloteiy
Minking
Carcalive
S. J. Hopkins
D. J. Pecarrions
C.J. Cannon
G. T. Tayor
Charles G. Kilzer
T. P. Coole
Theodore Nelligar
Patricl Reiily
Thomas Nolan
Edear Merete
Board of
J. Backus
W. HM. Wells
L. VY. Curtis
State Federation Committee
Tuckmond
Augustia
Wood
Democratic State Committee Sets Date for Syracuse or Buffalo Convention
New York July 25 Fifty members of the Democratic State Committee met at the Hoffman House to decide the state convention site and date. A Syracuse venue failed 160 to 14, and a Buffalo option passed 16 to 0, fixing September 16 as the convention date with no action on the Chicago plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic State Committee
Hoffman House
Stathe Committee
Sinkah
Syracuse
John Cunneen
Buffalo
Herve Wee
Chicago
Southern Dental Association Opens Annual Session in Asheville
The 27th annual meeting of the Southern Dental Association convened in Asheville North Carolina on July 23 in the Batters Park Hotel hall. Attendees heard a welcome from V. Crawford of Nashville and a paper by Dr G L Alexander of Charlotte that sparked wide discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Qnvcneshi Anhendile
Asheville
N.C
Southern Dental Assocation
Batters Park
Forbade the Banns Sparks County Wedding Turmoil
In Stafford County July 27 Emma Anderson and William Harbour faced a dramatic interference as Harbour’s father rose during the ceremony forbidding the marriage claiming his son was already married. He read letters from Harbour's wife and the minister halted the service leaving the high social gathering in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Vac
Emma Anderson
Willian Harbour
Stafford County
Ean
Double Tragedy in Tennessee Farmer Slays Wife then Self
In Maratial county near Petersburg a farmer named J L Halfey killed his wife with a butcher knife and then slashed his own throat in front of his daughter. Both bodies lay in the yard with the knife still in Halley’s throat and the scene witnessed by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elin Way
Nashville
Tenn
J. L.— Halfey
Petersborg
Maratial County
Halley
Treasury gold reserve movement nets sizable withdrawals
The Treasury gold reserve at the close of business reports withdrawals of 235 300 dollars. Additional offers of gold reserves totaling 1 310 000 dollars were made and accepted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtoan
Waly
Treasury
Stewart Says Populists Back Bryan Against Hanna Plan
Senator Stewart of Nevada asserts Populists will back Bryan and vote for him, rejecting any move to withdraw Bryan's name. He condemns attempts to split Populist and Democrat support, links Hanna's influence to a new silver party, and claims unity with the Jeffersonian Democracy against monarchical opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Hinley
Eric— Hanna
Will Patt
Washington
Stewart
Nevada
St. Louis
United Press
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Stone
Missouri
Bryan
Imdi- Virtual
Mhe
Aun
Chicago
John Sherman
Atlantic
Wallstrest
Henry II
Call
New York
Hanna
Hoosier Populists Elect Permanent Chairman At Indy Convention
At the Indiana Populist convention in Indianapolis 1400 delegates met in the Criminal courtroom. D D Butts of Winchester elected temporary chairman. Dr Matt Singer named permanent chairman after 2 pm recess. Landers of Indianapolis spoke offering a deal with the Democrats for Legislative seats and a free silver Senator, provoking strong opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
D. D. Butts
Winchester
Chariton Bull
Matt Singer
Landers
Troiana
Sound Money Democrats Seek Carlisle Aid in Chicago List
Indiana Representative Trynan writes to Secretary Carlisle asking for a list of disclosed Source Money Democrats in the South for the Sound Money Committee in Chicago. Carlisle has not stated whether he will support McKinley or bolt Bryan, while Bynum hints at a potential move if Carlisle’s allies pressure him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Democrata
Work
Washington
Trynan
Indiana
Democratic Committee
Carlisle
Chicago
South
McKintey
Bolt Bryan
Bynum
Mr. Carlisle
Secretary Herbert Plans Democratic Ticket Tour
Secretary Herbert leaves Washington for Montgomery Alabama to vote the straight Democratic ticket then sails on the Dolphin for a summer cruise. He will speak at the Naval War College in Newport on August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
Herbert
Montgomery
Alm
Herowith
Washington
Dolphin
Naval War College
Newpot
Weather and Crop Prospects Across Southern States
The Weather Bureau weekly crop bulletin reports favorable conditions for crops in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida with warm sun and sufficient rain boosting cotton, corn, tobacco, and rice though some states note rust, shedding, and flea beetle damage. Mississippi faces drought and heat injuring cotton. Louisiana reports hot dry conditions stressing crops though rice and cane show some strength. Overall: many crops progressing well though local drought and pests affect yields. picking and fall-plow prep underway in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Virgina
Richmond
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Bekteraoa
Alehima
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arso
Populist State Convention Opens in Montpelier Vermont
July 29 in Montpelier about twenty five delegates attended the Populist State Convention at Capitol Tell. Chairman A Tr Bowen of Dorset named temporary leader and delivered a brief address. Bowen criticized certain figures and urged free silver while delegates from Burlington Montpelier Swanton discussed the national convention and the middle road stance amid factional contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont
Capitol
Tell Bene
A. Tr. Bowen
Dorset
Chidrmiua Bowen
Wr. W. 5
Webb
Miles PF. Baker
Burlington
St. Louwse
G. Vt. Solien
St. Louis
Will Take Back Strikers
In Cleveland Ohio on July 28 a crowd gathered near Brown Hoist Works as non union men arrived with escort. Superintendent Wess addressed the group and offered to hire workers when needed. About 100 of the strikers went to work this morning with more awaiting calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Wess
Werkingemen Riot Sparks Military Aid in Switzerland
Riot between Swiss and Hallan werkiurmen escalated as police requested military aid. Detachment arrived, dispersed the crowd, and seventy were arrested after clashes that left authorities unable to control the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurioh
Wnd
Hallan Werkiurmen
Rewards for Filibusters Madrid July 28
A report from Havens sire claims General Weyler has issued decrees offering captains bold rewards for seized steamers and ships. The decree promises $400 for each steamer and $1,000 for each vessel, with captains who seize ships released from responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Catetain Genemi Weyler
Yex- Sela
Petersburg Strife and Heat Mark July Scene at Court
In Petersburg Virginia on July 2 a Hastings Court session heard thirteen Oakland Improvement Company cases with several defendants non-suited. A later report notes heated street conflict between Chief Perkinson and Jos Prien over cowardice accusations. The day also saw extreme heat, a deadly case, a storm, and a river excursion whose fate remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Hastings
Oakland Improvement Company
W. T. Cooke
J. Cohen
J. J. Chilborne
PL Vc. Mekles
J. Glipsenhowns
H. Melneman
W. R. Mekonney
Isadore Rennch
Samuel Rahily
N. Mosenstoet
Miver Saal
Gen. J. Seay
Avgrustus Wright
Theta
Othkland Improvement Company Wa. Lm
Tieker
A. By
Wood
Appedain
Oeleland
Tie
Fae
Tom
Pollo Perkinsoy
Norfolk
Monroe
Gaston
Gastan Bertlem
Chier
Denny Perkinson
Jos Ve Prien
Nieht
Prien
Perkinson
Ale Josed
Ariel
Perkinton
Ferend
Chief Perkinson
Hagers &c
Sycamore Street
Doe
Jonox
Charles Watson
Thong
Amenne
Jones
Charles Dilan
Emieavor
Tennant
Dunlop
Petersburg Baseball
Perron
Franklin
N.C
Lallan
J. Velono
Petroburs Oranite Quarrying Co
Dinwiddie County
Severs
Jintifax
Electro Street
City Point
Milliain L. Migues
West End
Corvie Jetter
Mapline
Marion
D. C
Hayes
Mutherford College
Loutaville
Conference of Gold Democrats in Virginia Planned
Richmond reports a Virginia gold Democrats conference is being organized with leaders coordinating across sections. Col. Wittum F. Wickham discussed candidacy prospects and marriage showing he may not run. a Wise independent bid is floated. Numerous speakers will campaign for the gold ticket, with Senator Daniel as a central figure. Separately a man named William Butler survived a self-inflicted throat wound, and a white woman with a black escort stirred Manchester unrest. An accident in a Seventeenth Street store injured a woman and a boy when a pistol exploded during a pawnshop visit. Miss Lummie Lee Cunningham married Clarence G. Burton today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Jay
Avith
Col. Wittum F. Wickham
Congress
Powhatan
Pounth
Weinburg
Assignment by A G Dillot Co Shocks Philadelphia Market
Assizcument filed in Philadelphia as A G Dillot Co assigns for benefit of creditors to Finance Company of Pennsylvania and co MH Earle. The move follows rumors of failure and impacts Danae Parchment Co. Counsel say assignment aims to protect creditors and sales will be handled by the firm. amount and settlement plans remain unclear. No immediate creditor meeting arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. G. Dillot & Co
Grant
A. Graham Eliot
Laura J. Biot
Joseph J. Mitche
Aa. G. Elliot & Co
Finance Company
Jones
Yellow Fever in Vera Cruz and Acapulco Reported
A telegram from the U S Consul at Vera Cruz reports yellow fever in Vera Cruz. A second Consul report from Acapulco confirms similar fever presence. Hood’s Sarsaparilla claimed as a cure in the ad text, promoting its effectiveness and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Vera Cruz
United Sates Marine Hospital Service
Acapulco
Mexico
SALE OF THE BERMUDA SHIPS SALE AND SPECULATION SURROUNDING TRANSFER
Reported sale of the steamer Bermuda to J Mills, a New York marine architect, aims to restore English registry and clear customs. Rumors say Cuban Junta plans an expedition with arms and men, aided by Col Aguirre in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
WHHL
Philadelphia
Bermuda
J. Mills
New York
Hess
Admiralty Office
Cuba
Marion
Cilpperton
Read
John Hart
James
Beltigh
Bérmudia
Hawk Mt
Mobarn
Col Aguirre
Gomez
Imurshase
Col. Aguirres
Wanted Two Million Bonds Thwarted by Detective Action
A man demanded twenty five thousand dollars in Central New Jersey and Ohio bonds from Central Railroad of New Jersey Superintendent William Peddles. He was coaxed to meet at the motor office with Thom son while a detective subdued him. The suspect was Dennis M. Menipen of Madison Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
William Peddles
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Belemore
Ohio
Peddles
Thomson
Motor
Thompson
Dennis M. Menipen
Madison Street
New York
Bryan to U. Va students sends thanks for congratulation
The University of Virginia Summer Law School class telegrammed congratulations to Mr Bryan after his nomination in Chicago. He replied from Lincoln Nebraska thanking the class and hoping his ties to Jefferson's university foster public virtue and grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Bryan
Chicago
Summer Sun
Virginia
John J. McNally
Dh Jefferson
Migracy
America
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Notorious Woman Thwarted Lynching in Omaha
A mob gathered on the outskirts of Omaha near July 28 to lynch Mi Anna Sopher after an unprovoked shooting of John Ri er of Nebraska City. The Sheriff threatened militia action, and the mob retreated before Waylicht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Mi Anna Sopher
John Rier
Nebraska City
Waylicht
Court of Appeals decisions issued in Wrtheville Virginia
The Court of Appeals at Wrtheville Virginia on July 28 handed down several decisions. The case Fidelity Ex and Trust Company versus Dennis et al and Moore versus Barksdale and Hirachbaurs Coon were argued and submitted. Featherstone trustees were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrtheville
Upreme Court of Appeals
Widelity
Ex and Trust Company
Dennis Et
Moore
Barksdale
Hirachbaurs Coon
Nyoumi Featherstone
Trustes
Trustec's Stock Sales At Bargain Prices In Store
Great interest surrounds RK A Saunder's bargain sale in a packed store offering dress goods white goods notions and cotton undergarments at or below wholesale prices. Visit this week at 172 Main Street Balenting B 110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. A. Saundera
William N. PO
Main Street
Balenting
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seaboard
Mr.e. ST. John
Southern Company
New York State
Omus
Southeun Duns
Jones Cannet
Hoosier Populists
A. J. Beehe
Swanton
Doc Jouen
Teetti
Ennis
Conference OF Gold
Hom
Geo. D. Wise
Wise
Wace
Tolket
Daniel
Neure
Comslorsinon Jones
Wiliam Butler
Manchester
Toth
Lummie Lee Cunningham
Frank Cunningham
Clarence G. Burton
Assizcument
Hood
U. Va
Appenla
Trustec
Johnston China
China
Coat. Johnston
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!