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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
1
Hon. Tom Watson telegraphed the Constitution explaining no reply was sent to last night's query due to a closed telegraph office. He argues that if Sewall does not retire the Populists will issue a full electoral ticket and fusion is impossible without Sewall withdrawal.
The Treasury Department prepared a pamphlet answering common inquiries on bonds coinage treasury notes and fractional currency. It includes a history of U S money systems monetary events and a charted summary of coins and their values. The department aims to mail copies to applicants with relevant page references.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a campaign document with a map of the Union showing electoral votes. It argues that free silver will carry all states south and west of Pennsylvania for 330 votes while New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 117 votes are deemed doubtful.
In Lonton on July 30 the Home Secretary confirmed that Sir Matthew White Ridley did not order special treatment. The court holds power to designate prisoner class. no such order exists. The inquiry into the British South Africa Company proceeds with fifteen appointees, led by Joseph Chamberlain and supported by Sir William Vernon Harcourt.
Secretary Herbert leaves Washington to vote in Alabama's state election next Tuesday. He will pass Birmingham and Montgomery before returning to back Johnson for Governor and will not back the Alabama Populist ticket. Sheridan appointment followed normal Interior Department procedures with commission prepared and sent to the President for signature.
The Washington Times criticizes police uniforms for extreme winter style and weight loss, urging lighter midsummer dress for officers. It notes Surgeon General Tryon introduces iron cots with mattresses for sick sailors, to be installed on ships under construction, directed by Secretary Herbert for rapid deployment.
Commissioner Joseph S. Miller submitted a preliminary report to Secretary Carlisle showing total Internal Revenue receipts for the year ended June 30, 1298 at 146,540,615 dollars, an increase of 1,584,597 over the prior year. A man was arrested in New Jersey the other day for digging his own grave.
Seaboard Air Line officials were served with Judge Simonton's injunction in a U S court case over interstate rates. A modified order extends the restoration deadline by eleven days, delaying old-rate restoration and allowing continued discounted fares while parties prepare further actions.
A special Seaboard Air Line and Southern Pacific train carried 100 U S blue jackets and six naval officers led by Lt G A Calhoun to the Norfolk navy yard at 10 36 last evening after departing Vallejo junction the prior Saturday. The trip from California to Virginia set a new time record for the route via mixed lines.
In Richmond on July 31 a conference of leading Third District silver Democrats endorsed Haw for the nomination after considering all candidates and urging full effort to secure his win. Other notes mention Judge L. L. Lewis as favored by Lamb faction, Bryan movement forming, and local incidents including a man committed to an asylum and a fatal accident involving a child and a colored wheelman.
In Austin Texas on Friday night W Burt a city resident killed his wife and two children ages seven and four. He hid the bodies in a cistern and fled Saturday Merit after warning neighbors not to drink water polluted by a dead cat. Authorities offered a $399 reward for his capture.
At 2 20 this morning a mob of strikers seized the Hoymern mines tied up three night watchmen with guns and burned the giant destroying the mine and timber shafts. The loss is estimated at 350 000. The mob then moved toward Clay county. The Pittsburg Coal Company of Chicora owned the mine. Assignments report in New York notes Dreyfous Cohen Co silk importers assigned with liabilities of 50 000.
The State Department released a proclamation warning U S citizens and others to comply with U S neutrality laws amid Cuban unrest. It outlines penalties for aiding military expeditions and calls for enforcement, with Olney and Gray Gables noted as context for the move. Reports also describe Cuban Junta efforts to fund weapons in Tampa and Key West, including cigarmakers contributing rifles and insurgent movements near Havana.
Washington July 30 The torpedo boat Cushing after nearly a year of repairs sailed last night to join Admiral Bunce's squad at New York. She will take the Inside canal and river route. The triple screw cruiser Columbia, leaving Boston July 22, towed the Monitor Passago loaned to the Georgia Naval Militia, and after duty at Brunswick will head north to join the squadron.
Rome reports a thunderstorm struck the coast defense warship Roma causing a rapid blaze. The commander ordered torpedo attachment and crew to abandon ship, a torpedo tore a hole in the hull and Roma sank quickly. no casualties reported.
Della Coulton a 19 year old Brooklyn nurse was kissed by a stranger who offered to share his umbrella during rain. She fainted. A park policeman and a surgeon assisted. the man fled the scene. Philadelphia Record reports the incident.
A colorful cartoon sparks a protest in Billville's press, accusing a rival of selling out to Wall Street for $1000. The piece denounces the depiction as unjust and notes a dramatic, ironic reaction after a prayer meeting.
Trade notice describes R. A. Saunders stock sale drawing great crowds for dress goods white goods notions and children's wear. Vendors advertise wholesale prices on china sets and bridal items from Johnston China Company with seasonal offerings and druggists selling Chamberlain's cough remedy. Hopkins Steamed Hominy priced by the quart can.
A disaster near Allamanca City claims thirty seven lives and injures many as an excursion train from Bridgeton collides with a meadow crossing. Among the dead are twelve women, two girls, twenty one men and two boys. The exact count of injured remains uncertain while rescue workers transfer victims to nearby city hospitals. The crash detains railroad traffic and prompts emergency responses from the Reading and local authorities.
The blast at a powder magazine near Budapest injures over a hundred people and kills at least five. The Town Hall and nearby buildings are wrecked as authorities and soldiers search ruins. Markets were crowded and many country folk among the injured as rescue efforts continue.
A boiler and engine room explosion at Sullivan's shingle mill in Cedar yesterday afternoon badly destroyed equipment. Engineer Walter Scott was mangled and scalded and died hours later. ten other workers were seriously or lightly burned or bruised in the incident near Traverse City, Michigan.
Friday and Saturday August 1st offer extra special bargains. Low prices on linen damask, lace, soap, ladies underwear, silk mitts, and men’s shirts with deep discounts. Large and small sizes available, select items listed with reduced prices. Wright's store at 196 Main Street advertises these limited two day savings.
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