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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

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Sugar Tax Debate Opens in Senate on Tariff Schedule

Washington June 10 1897 the long deferred sugar schedule debate opened after cereals were disposed of with Senators and spectators quickly turning to a labyrinth of technicalities. Jones West and Caffery criticized the schedule while Tillman urged export bounties and relief for farmers amid calls about the Democratic doctrine of revenue only. The session adjourned after a brief executive period with no final action on the sugar provisions.

Tillman Jones Crisery Washington, D. C Senate Sugzur Arkansans Aldrich West Sugar Trust Catfrey Lousiana Senate Committee House Pep Mone Wrlian Tsang South Carolina Tilman Afr. Cannon Utah Hig Associates Mills New England Chicago Mr. West South Cuba Weyler Lincoln Allen Nebraskan Perkins California Cannon McLawarin Mr. Jones San Francisco Wawati Pacific Coast Tie Wall Street Lindsay Kentucky Mr. Morgan Caffery Toouisiana Trust Brent Corporation Washington

Nervous troubles cured with AY AghiN Sara Kreg hook

Nervous troubles of various kinds discussed with claims of cures using AY AghiN Sara Kreg hook. Washington D. C. appears as a reference point in the ad style text, suggesting a health remedy recommendation from an unidentified source. The fragmentary copy hints at patent medicine promotion rather than a verified medical report.

Sara Kreg Hook Chemi Hashington D. A

Mystery voyage: New York sails with sealed orders from Boston

The United States cruiser New York with Rear Admiral Montgomer y Sicard aboard departed Boston at 5 PM amid secrecy. Sealed Washington orders await outside and indicate possible Cuban operations after Cape Cod, with the ship provisioning for a long voyage and potential destinations like Gibraltar or Rio Janeiro. Security and officials declined to reveal details, while observers note preparations for a possible filibuster expedition and a shift in Atlantic theater toward Cuba.

Boston United States New York North Atlantic Squadron Montgomery Sicard Washington Cape Cod Cuba Gibraltar Rho de Janeiro Shaw Monument Massachusetts Texas Renr Shcard Hampton Roads Navy-Guard Navy Department Steard Howison Navy Yard Long Atlantic Navigation Bureau Stampton Roads Delaware Bay Horsa Jersey Delaware

Local Brevities From Norfolk Area

Judge Tucker Brooke visited Suffolk yesterday as John J. Lowery returns from Hampden Sydney College for vacation. John St. Sieman travels to Baltimore for a friend’s wedding and then to Phoebus for the Norfolk District WLC convention. Six houses on Moseley Street are being built for Caleb Headges by C Roberts. Prof. Cloward of Washington will sing at local churches Sunday. Edwin I. Gentry of Old Sweet Springs is in town, seen at the Motel Norfolk. The Norwegian steamer Wjorgyin sailed to Rotterdam with 25,714 bushels of corn worth 6994 dollars. Delegates and Merchants and Miners Transportation leaders visited the city and steamed to Baltimore on the Gloucester.

Tucker Brooke Suffolk John J. Lowery Hampden-Sidney College John St, Sieman Baltimore Phoebus Norfolk WLC T. A Ot. C. Roberts Moseley Street Caleb Headges Cloward Washington First Baptist First Presbyterian Edwin I. Gentry Old Sweet Springs Rotterdam M. Jenkins Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Line Gloucester

Heleley Towns Council Grants Charter Amid Meetings

The Heleley Town Council held its regular semi monthly session led by Capt A C Keeling with members Whetstone Rockefeller Jones Miller Berk arene Williams Tilley Parks and id present. A motion to dispense with routine business and approve a charter was carried. A charter was granted after debate, with no appropriation motion made to erect an iron fence along town property and church boundaries. Several petitions were referred to the Public Property Committee for drainage street improvements and dumping nuisance responses. Multiple longstanding council resolutions were acted upon by committees. Isaac Riddick was injured by a cow and hospitalized. Local arts and social events were noted along with baptisms and church socials. De Witt’s Little Early Risers pills were advertised.

Conneil A. C. Keeling Messrs. Whetstone Rockefeller Jones Miller Berkareneee Williams Tilley Parks and Id Public Property Committee Clifton Street Eleventh Twelfth Streets Chesapeake Wnitting Tunts Lumber Company Mulberry Street Isaac Riddick James Milby Ile St. Vincent's Hospital Berkleys West Norfolks J. H. Osborne Washington Street Mary Thurston Charlie Ottley Medical College of Baltimore J. J. Otley Liberty Street Main Street Christian Church Main Street Young Ladies’ Ald Society of Chestnut Street M. Ed

Smalley Assaulted Near League Park by Man Known as Buttsy

James Small, a local baseball enthusiast nicknamed Smalley, was assaulted near League Park on Wednesday evening. A colored man called Buttsy struck him in the right eye with metal knuckles and fled the scene.

James Small

Electric Bitters advertisement promises seasonal relief

The notice touts Electric Bitters as a tonic and alterative for languor, liver torpor, and malaria related symptoms. It claims prompt use can avert bilious fevers and lists benefits like headache indigestion and constipation. Available at Harrow Martin Co.'s Drug Store for $1.00 per bottle.

Electric Bitters, Co Harrow, Martin & Co

Norfolk College Graduation Honors 1890s Session Closes

Miss Mary Lou White wins the scholarship medal and Miss Blanche Thompson earns the housekeeper medal as Norfolk College for Young Ladies hosts a formal graduation. Captain J J Burroughs delivers the keynote address while diplomas are handed to twelve graduates amid applause and flowers.

Mary Lon White Hines Thompson Burroughs Norfolk College Br. Wharton Migs Licy Trezevant Carr J. J. Burroughs Wamana Price Sue Rus Ruby ATS Eeecelving Plorence Elizabeth Ioleom Wratminster Abbey Rossom Westminster Abbey Mary Lou White Mabel Cole Bessie Prines Myogenes Holsom Olive Frost Ledia Warren Lucy Carr Nelle Serpell Mamie Bunting Trattie Nottingham Eva Davis M. B. Wharton Blanche Thompson M. H H. Gile Lankford Gertrude Little

Departure of Esteemed Elocution Instructor Misg lila Ten Buck Macy

The accomplished instructor in elocution will not return, having arranged to spend next year in Boston. Her departure will bring sadness to a legion of friends and admirers, drawn by her sweet disposition and undebted talent.

Misg Lila Ten Buck Macy Boston Ia Legion

Leache Wood Seminary Graduation Night Celebrated

A Norfolk scene at Leache-Wood Seminary on Monday night featured a fairyland setting with lanterns, roses, and a gala senior hall. Graduates received diplomas amid poems, essays, and songs, followed by dancing and refreshments as principal staff looked on and wished the students favorable futures.

Leache-Wood Bates Ihe Aladdin Palma A. 8. Lloyd Nash Miss Hill Chimney Corner Liluye Norfolk Elizabeth Starke Martin Grace Maupin Williams Sarah Bassett Thompson Blanche Hardy Hecht Mebeeea Coke Nash Littlefield Browne Rachel Miss Steiger Miss McNair von Ulrich Miss Rounds Lippit Rogers Staton

Campbell Lodge 67 A M elects officers at annual meeting

At the annual meeting of Campbell Lodge No. 67 A I M the following officers were elected W M George W Ramsey S W Jacob Bradley J W DB Wisher treasurer A Pollard secretary W K Iver 8 D John Tyler J D M R Jackson chaplain James Gansey Tyler A Winn and W T Weaver stewards

Campbell Lodge No George W. Ramsey W. M Jacob Bradley S. W DB. Wisher J. W A. Pollard W. K. ‘Iver John Tyler Thomas Brown M. R. Jackson James Gansey Tyler A. Winn W.T. Weaver

Special meeting of Norfolk Lodge no 38 for conferring degrees

Norfolk Lodge No 38 B P O Elks calls a special meeting this Friday evening at o oclock for the purpose of conferring degrees. All members are requested to attend.

Norfolk Lodge No. 38 B. P. O. Ellis

Liostetter's Stomach Bitters touted for travelers safety

Advertises Liostetter's Stomach Bitters as a medicinal safeguard for travelers emigrants and mariners. Claims preventive and curative effects against fevers stomach liver and bowel disorders in hot climates and during long voyages. Mentions vapor stores exhibition at 886 Martin Street and daily fuel price range 8c to 6c.

Liostetter North South America Mexico West Indies Australia

City Campaign Opens as Candidates Divided

A Virginia campaign dispatch reports a roughly even field for the Democratic state convention with several incumbents seeking re election while others face challenges. Richmond discussions cover hotel expenses and hotel changes as the Jefferson, Dodson, and Garnt houses shift roles amid local tensions. A stabbing injury to a youth and a separate engine money incident are noted, with Democratic club activity and calls to reform candidate funding and eligibility.

Richmond Northampton Northumberland Nalmond James City Lunenburg Louise Loudoun Henry Bucking Campbell Scott Chesterfield Thelxtion Wood Hans House of Delegates Minbretty Pop Megs Ainslie Webster GinteroIa Jeffersott Jefferson Ghange Ballard Ness Dodson Drew Mercer Bryan Crafton Eagins Haif J. Taylor Illyse Lee Camp Hall Hall Illyson City Democratic Committee Miles M. Martin Jackson Guy H. M. Smith, Jr White W. St. Reddy W. M.S. L. Kelley W. H. Zimmerman Wallerstein Democratic Committee

Unclear fragmentary note cites multiple names and places

Fragmentary OCR style note mentions Sterling J M TF Trotter Nortonley Walker Brambleton Truett Bes Berkley and a vague warning about weather and a cough. The text is garbled with no coherent event or date, offering only scattered personal names and locations.

Sterling J. M. TF Trotter Nortonley Walker Brambleton Truett

Bucklen's Amioa Salve Now Available In Local Shops

Bucklen's Amioa Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores boils and eruptions. The promise guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box sold by Burrow Martin & Co.

Bucklen Burrow Martin & Go

Midsummer Sale By Greenwood Brothers Features Watches and Kodaks

Midsummer sale by Greenwood & Bro highlights bargains on Diamond Rings valued at $30 now $19.80 and watches with fine solid gold cases. Also promotes Kodak cameras and supplies. Ad claims eye care with Dr Weck and urges readers to visit the shop at 234 Main.

Greenwood & Bro J Man's Kodaks

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