Tariff Fight Splits Parties Over White Pine Duty
Washington June 7 1897 the Senate defeated West's motion to place white pine on the free list 20 yeas 38 nays breaking party lines Eight Democrats opposed West while Carter Cannon and Mantel backed it The debate touched on protectionism revenue duties and the Chicago Indianapolis platforms with exchanges between Bacon Caffery Hoar and Sloar before the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
West
Lst
Yeas
Messrs. Bacon and Clay
Georgia
Meclinery
Louisiana
McLaurin
Tillman
South Carolina
Martin
Virginia
White
California
Rawkins
Utah
Carter
Cannon
Mantel
Wilson Lumber
Allen
Nebraska
United States
Berry
Arkansas
Dle
Bacon
Baccon
Caffery
Bincon
Battery
Indianapolis
Chicago
Gaffery
Wer
Calvery
Sioar
Massachusetts
Ae Hoar
Hoar
Wilson
Lumber Trust
Mlr
Thurston
Jones
Spooner
Wisconsin
Veet
Michigan
Minnesota
Vest
Pritchard
North Carolina
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Mr. Allen
Canada
Gray
Delaware
Mr. Gray
Hale
Mr. Tillman
Nevada
Stewart
Cannoon
Allison
Port Royal dry dock ready for use
Port Royal dry dock restored to service as naval officials report dredging completed and dock ready. Commander Rockwell wires Navy Department dock can be used immediately. Representative Elote of South Carolina urges battleship Indiana be sent to Port Royal for docking amid delays in Congress and repairs at New York dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Port Royal
Naval
Rockwell
Naval Station
Navy Department
Elote
South Carolina
Indiana
Port Troynal
Congress
Long
New York Dock
Shriven Trial Postponed in Senate Sugar Inquiry
Washington June 7 The trial of John H Shriven correspondent for the New York Mail and Express was postponed until Tuesday week after District Attorney Davis sought the delay due to the absence of two key witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John 8. Shriven
New York Mail
Ixpress
Senate
Davis
Martinsville Auditor Applicant Applies for U S Treasury Post
RB Smith of Martinsville Virginia files with the Treasury Department an application for the position of Auditor in Washington D C on June 7 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
A. RB. Smith
Martinsville, Va
Treasury Department
Grace Baptist pastor to address Br Y PDP U meeting
Monteal Trent and Rev L R Wright of Grace Baptist will speak at the First Baptist Granby Street meeting tonight. Florence Morrisett will sing a soprano solo and W B A Snellings a bass solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Wright
Grace Baptist Church
Br. Y. Pdp. U
First Baptist
Granby Street
Florence Morrisett
Return of Calhoun Underscores Cuba Inquiry Findings
William J. Calhoun returned to New York with George W. Fishback and Charles M. Pepper after assessing the Ruiz death case in Cuba. The commission met in Havana and Guanabacoa, examined witnesses under safeguards, and prepared a report for General Lee and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Calhoun
Cuba
Ruiz
George W. Fishback
Charles M. Pepper
Washington
Calhoun
Havana
Regulus
Guanabacoa
Lee
Matanznas
Pinar del Rio
McKinley
Fondsdevieja
Caucus Set To Meet In Washington Senate Caucus
Washington June 7 Chairman Allison of the Republican Senatorial caucus decides to convene the group at 10 oclock tomorrow. The meeting aims to align the Senate faction on several articles debated for days and precipitated by the sugar issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Allison
Republian
Senatorial Caucus
Senate
Virginia Labor Federation Opens Second Annual Session in Norfolk
The Virginia Federation of Labor meets in Norfolk at Emerald Hall for its second annual session. Mayor W. Ro Mayo delivers welcome remarks along with Rev. J. W. Moore. Delegates from Norfolk and cities like Portsmouth and Lynchburg attend, with focus on prison-made goods and referendum veto reforms. President Tom Dornin of Richmond arrives and is quartered at Hotel Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Federation of Labor
Norfolk
Emerald Hall
Church and
Cove Streets
Iron
W. Ro Mayo
J. W. Moore
Queen Street
MM. W. Church
Central Labor Union
James Casey
Harbor
Old Point
Portsmouth
Wehmant
Newport News
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Danville
Radford
Manchester
Legislative Committee
Tomas F. Dornin
Richmond
Hotel Norfolk
Great success at Ghent YMCA cycling tournament
A large crowd attended the Ghent YMCA park event despite threats of rain. Winners include William Obey in the one mile, G Portlock in the half mile, TW Brinage in the one mile, P Frances in the quarter, William Obey again in the quarter, J Riddick in the fat men’s half, W Brinage in the quarter, and William Obey with G Portlock in the two mile handicap. Times listed for each race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. A. Park
Ghent
William Obey
Williams
Hines
G. Portlock
George Obey
Brown
TW. Brinage
P. Frances
W. Mason
J. Riddick
J. Hackney
Ww. Jefferson
W. Brinage
Lindsay
G. Portlocth
Fire damages small at Griswold tailors on Main Roanoke
An alarm at 7 45 last evening reported a slight fire in the tailoring shop of A L C G Griswold and Sons at the Main street corner with Roanoke avenue. The fire department arrived quickly and the chemical engine controlled the blaze without extensive flooding. Damage is not expected to be large and likely covered by insurance. A streetcar blockage occurred when hoses stretched across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcg Griswold & Sons
Main Street
Roanoke Avenue
One Hundred Fifty-Three Post Offices Appointed
Washington June 7 The Post Office Department moved to fill vacancies due to expirations by July 11 appointing 153 fourth class postmasters. Seventy two vacancies resulted from removals with appointments across Virginia including Ash City Brucetown Creisner Elliston and New Market among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Postafice Department
Virginia
Elliston
NL Bennett
Glenfall
JW. Harvey
Lewiston
L.A. Orr
New Market
CW. Wickes
Jennie Cassidy Birthday Event Highlighted in Blomer
An important business meeting of the Darnes Y’s will be held today at 4:30 p.m. at the Girls' Home. An alternate program has been arranged in honor of Jennie Cassedy's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thv ‘Es Darnes
Jennie Cassedy
Norfolk College for Young Ladies Deepens Talent
The 1897 Norfolk College for Young Ladies opened with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. J. Young at Epworth M. E. Church. An art exhibit showcased student work under Miss Mary Grag, with Venetian scenes by Lila Tucker and notable pieces by Bessie Doyle and Gertrude Little. A music recital in College Hall featured two pianos, vocal duets, and a varied program, while an elocution cantata at Leache-Wood Seminary highlighted performances by 27 girls amid festive decor and parent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk College For
Epworth M. E. Church
W. J. Young
Eppworth
Jie
Hfe
Wthelem
College Hall
Mases Berry
White
Macomb
Oerner
Sallie Tudley Jones
Godard
Liszt
Campana
Miss Jones
Prof. Koerner
Taff
Gomez
Linda Wright
Gondolfera
Listz
Mary Grag
Alex
Lila Tucker
Bessie A. Doyle
Gertrude Little
Allen Benson
Elsie Brandt
Lankford
Berry
Woodhouse
Raper
Spachen-Wood
Leache- Wool Seminary
Fiiveemason
Granby Streets
Norfolk Street Cleaning Shows Broad City Sweep
A Virginian report praises Norfolk street cleaning under Inspector Butt and helper, noting uniform thoroughness across all sections. The stable facilities, horses, carts, and vehicles are well kept, with the Street Sewer and Drain Board providing steady supervision and competent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Fnte
W. H. Jacques
The
Virginian
Tha
E City
Butt
Carta
Streat, Sewer and Drain Board
Levy Tros Promotes Bargains At 344 Main Street
A local advert highlights the store Levy Tros at 344 Main Street offering fabrics and lawn cloths at prominent prices. The copy touts dimity lawns, ginghams and fast black Scotch lawns as value deals with cents-per-yard comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimity
Levy Tros
Main Street
Willcox & White Organ Co. announces assignment
Pallure of Organ Makers Meriden Conn June 7 The Willcox White Organ company one of the largest manufacturers of organs in the United States today made an assignment.
Barber, Washington Patent Attorney, Shoots Miss Squires
VicTiA. Wit Miss Squires Annoyeit by Attorney Until She Wail to Protection of the Coirt ae to the Point of Desperats Deed Premeditated. Barber, a patent attorney from Washington DC, shot Miss Dorothea Squires on her way to work and Milas Squires was struck in the back. Squires had left his employ after persistent attention and threats, facing bonds and court protection attempts amid his drinking and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Squires
Washington, D. C
Barber
Doro Squires
Milas Squires
Migs Squires
Ee Barber
Ae Barber
Beilltai
Ile
Day
Various Local News Notes and Social Notices
Local briefs report Baltimore businessman H Robinson visiting, Mrs D P Blount returning from Washington, and Prof W H Ward of the Y M C A in Washington with plans to return soon. The Rev J P Barrett leaves for Elton N C to attend commencement, and bond services at Union Mission conducted by Christian Endeavor. Thirteen men left Franklin Sunday for Philadelphia aboard the Tow Battle ship crew, while Father Friol of St Marys CatholicChurch spends forty five days with his brother in law. Miss Lee G Cook and relatives visit the Mses in Buffalo. The Select Council meets on street improvements. Fourth Virginia Regiment escorts Gov O Ferrall to the Tennessee Center Exposition in Nashville. J V McIntyre recalls past service with Security Mutual association. First Baptist choir organizes for Tauqua chorus and Ham Institute closes June 10 with student essays and music. Rev S D McConnell of Brooklyn expected to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Baltimore
Freedman
Europe
Mary D. Turner
Main
D. PP. Blount
Washington
W. H. Ward
J. P. Barrett
Elton
N.C
Union Alission
Christi Hndeavor Society of Christian Memo
Temple
McElying Hig
Franklin
Ant Turner
Philadelphia
Father Frioll
St. Marya’ Catholic Church
John C. Cashin
Lee G. Cook
Marion
Serty Welle
Mrs. Cook
D. McConnell
de D
Brooklyn
Ammonia Leak Rumor Shakes Brambleton Residents
Rumor spreads of an ammonia tank leak at the water Ice plant in Brambleton causing alarm. Residents report smelling ammonia up to two miles away and one employee reportedly injured as authorities deny the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Ice Company
Ee Enes
Elie
Brambleton
Npwr
Novel Dental Cure Promises Relief for Weak Limbs
A fragment from Norfolk Virginia describes a wife suffering fatigue and weakness in the limbs. After taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla she felt greatly relieved, with a note mentioning Main Street J Deve West and references to advertisements for new discoveries in dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hood
J.deve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Caffery
Mr. Hoar
Senator Sloar
Mrr
Port Royal Dry Dock
Kready
Shriven
Monteal Trent
Senate Committee Oninance
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Nelson
At Pooure
United Action
Federation OF Labor
Colored Bicycle Tournai
Ghent Park
Watu Street
Nlors
Jennie Cassidy
Blomer
Norfolk College Musical Department
Fairyland
Leaghe-Wood School
Norfolk Vallece
Lelia ‘Scott
Saluta Pesth
Tosti
Sallie Ridley Jones
Norma
Bellini Misa
Virginia Roper
Mr. Snverner
Whelenleera Shea
Tamparello
Wright
I. Roper
TR. Jones
Miss West
Beneratissime
Steizer
Freeman
Erguson
Giaton
Lehr
Newbell
Staton
National If Tymn
Carey “Welrabtised
Haydn
A. Cohn
Gattman
Lucif
C. Cohn
Anna Cohn
Statan
Sxelly
Meyerbeer
Miss Williams
Eilterer
Thompson
Tannhauser
Wappner
Misa Tucker
Chopin
Kelly
P. ‘Tucker
Paderewski
Bach
Miss Thompson
Tucker
Beethoven
Willams
Victia
Myerse
Patie Belyes
Een
Tae
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!