Chautauqua season opening with Bry an in Norfolk
The Chautauqua opens its first season with William Jennings Bryan as the featured speaker. Plans include a greeting at the Washington boat, escort to the Atlantic hotel, and a brief public address on bimetallism. Norfolk officials, civic groups, and multiple clubs pledge broad turnout for Bryan's visit and the royal reception in Virginia Beach.
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Norfolk
Uhey
William Jennings Bryan
Ryan
University of Virginia
Washington
Troy
N.Y
Congress
Gryan
Capitol
Arry
James
Groves
Chautiuypua
Wihanington and
Willce
Pryan
Drew
D. Tucker
D. D
Wharten
DTD
Hey
Ws. Lacy
Renner
Batty
Fev
A. E. Owen
Hev
W. A. Skymaler
Wills A. Jenkins
M. Mennan
Willingan
EF. Blam
Turner
Nottingham, Jr
I A
Koble
Wol
Vavier
Red
Pannul
Ay J. Anderson
V. J. Melee
Old Zens
Atlantic Hotel
Mle Attonloments
Mr. Bryan
Lidshoner
Meath
Col. Turner
Elrigens
Waamise
Mendey
Press
Chorus of Zion Voices Gathers 1000 Nicetown Singers
A Norfolk feature describes Professor N Dushane Cloward organizing a large chorus drawing church congregations from Norfolk Portsmouth Brambleton Atlantic City and Berkley. Led by Prof Murray and joined by Miss Mandie Gowell the group rehearses at the Y M C A Hall amid public interest with many divisions and 159 unassigned names plus a Boys Choir directed by Ambrose Pare.
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Norfolk
Rcent
N. Dushane Cloward
Washington, D. C
Marfolk
Portsmouth
Brambleton
Athlntic City
Berkley
Murray
Washington
Mandie Gowell
Cloward
Italy
James Y. Leigh
John Wihlehewda
Tprambieton
Shipp
Sidney Anderson
Atlantic City
Dnvision
J J. Rives
First Presbyterian
George Toms
Freemason Street Baptist
Allen
First Baptist Division
Peterson
Queen Street Methodist
Neeling
Ambrose Pare
Hatcher
Professor Coward
America
Professor Cloward
Calvary
Palms
Boys' Gospel Army
Ambrose Page
Jerusalem
James Y Leteh
Freemeson Street Baptist Church
Senge
Zion
Cumberland St. Mf
Mr. N. DD
Murdered the Mate in Central Atlantic The Blanchard Case
The Virginian reports Paul Blanchard alias Paul Blanehart is charged with murdering John Cristensen second mate of the schooner Justin L Ingersoll off Bermuda on December 27 1896. Blanchard delivered to U S Commissioner Ackiss aboard the Yantic at Norfolk Va with witnesses Henry Peterson Albert Ammon Louis Larsen and Thomas Nicholson. Blanchard pleads self defense while three sailors Ammon Nicholes and Larsen are held as witnesses.
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John Cristensen
Tustin
Paul Blanchard
Paul Blanehart
Widtlantic Ocean
Horth
Justin I. Ingersoll
Henry Peterson
Albert Ammon
Louis Larsen
Thomas Nicholson
Gal. Mirrsitliont
Marshal Cross
Binnehard
Gluanchard
Ackliss
United States Grand Jury
Virginian
New York
Justin H. Tugersoll
Bermudas
Blanchard
Yantic
Portress
Monroe
Montevideo
United States
Justin HL. Ingersoll
Albert ‘Ammon
Peterson
Ammon
Woscared
Tayo
Louis Dursen
Thos
Nickales
Nichoules
Larsen
Shields
Mppener
Norfolk
Ammon Enge
Ludlow Street
Earthquake Jolts Calcutta City Limited Damage Reported
A severe quake shock lasting several seconds was felt in Calcutta at o clock this morning. Many buildings cracked but overall no serious damage. The tremor was the strongest on record and persisted for five minutes.
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Calcutta
Mt & O'Clock
Catastrophic City Earthquake Ravages Town and Surrounds
A powerful quake devastates parts of the city with many houses damaged or ruined. Fifteen feet of the Cathedral spire collapses, several church spires fall, and public buildings including the Town Hall are badly damaged. Eight natives are killed and numerous others injured as residents flee their homes just before the evening drive. serious damage also reported in Hooghly and Burdwan.
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Tish Court
Hoogley
Burdwan
Bryan in New York greeted by crowds and chiefs
W J Bryan arrived at Grand Central from Troy to a large crowd and cheers. A Progressive Democratic Club deputation greeted him at the Barthold hotel where he stayed. He spoke briefly to a listening crowd about citizenship and political scrutiny, noting the campaign’s value.
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New York
W. J. Bryan
Troy
Grand Central Depot
Progressive Democatic Club
Mer. Bryan
Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
John TB. Walker
Barthold
Ryan
Mr. Brywn
Democratic Legion
Iater
Progressive Democratic League
Archbishop Janssen Dies Aboard Creole On Way Home
Archbishop Francis Janssen died on the steamer Creole while returning from Port Mads to New York. He had been a key Catholic leader, bishop of Minnesota, and archbishop of the New Orleans diocese since 1888. Remains to be brought to the city tonight for a grand funeral service.
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New York
New Orleans
Francis Janssen
Europe
Holland
Janssen
Catholi
Amerie
Tie
Minnesota
Leroy
America
Port Mads
Aldrich Leaves Washington for Rest as Health Fails
Senator Aldrich Republican tariff manager left Washington by physician order to rest at his Rhode Island home after indigestion and dysentery relapses. He attended the first sugar schedule caucus but suffered relapse and may not return during the tariff fight. Doctor Magruder says a mid next week return would not be surprising.
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Washington
Aldrich
Tie
Arlington
Rhode Island
Senate
Magruder
Canovas Speaks on U S Demands Over Dr Ruiz Case
Madrid June 12 Senor Canovas del Castillo told reporters that U S demands in the case of Dr Ruiz who died in Cunhaena jail are likely exaggerated. He said if the widow of Dr Kulz proves a justified indemnity Spain will grant justice and that President McKinley's attitude remains unfriendly only if the United States departs from friendliness.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
United States
Ruiz
Cunahaena
Kulz
Spain
Senor Canovas
Mecinley
Death of a Banker and Clergy News from Richmond
Richmond dispatch reports Aubin L. Boulware president of the First National Bank dying after a two week illness. Archbishop Frances Janssens widowhood and a Norfolk bishop coadjutor selection are noted along with political tensions in the City Democratic Committee over Mayor Tyler. Norman Payne drowns near Belle Isle and Tredezar bridge, while a Commonwealth’s Lawless secretary suffers a bicycle accident.
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Richmond
Vaa
Aubin L. Boulware
Teirst National Bank
Ile
Boulware
Richmund
Frances Janssens
New Orleans
Democratic Committee
Tyler
Ellyson
Norman Payne
Belle Isle
Tredezar
New Cotton Waremouse Deal Boosts Norfolk Cotton Ports
The purchase of about 8 acres on Front Street Atlanta City Ward for roughly $105,000 aims to reclaim Norfolk’s dominance in the South Atlantic cotton trade. Moensis J W Perry Petrus Relu and John N Vaughan plan $85,000 in Standard pattern warehouses 35 by 90 feet each with ample wharves and docks. A company will form to complete the plan, with plant ready by September 1.
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Norfolk
Atlanta City
Front Street
Port Warden
Merritt Wrecking Company
Frank McCullough
Moensis
J. W. Perry
Petrus Relu
John N. Vaughan
Megera
C. Rolland
Baltimore
Frank W. McCullough
Port Chantler
New Orleans
Virginia Fourth Class Postmasters Appointments List
Washington June 12 four class postmasters appointed including Zasham C Ta Davis Bridges W L Webb Centenary Nelson Tindall Crab Orchard M L Legg Dungannon W P Tarey Edom Lf Masters Gloucester David Tross Hayes Store Julius Loudsberr to fill local offices in the region with assignments announced today by authorities.
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Washington
Virginia
Zasham
C. Ta. Davis
Bridges
W. L. Webb
Centenary
Nelson Tindall
Crab Orchard
M. Ll. Legg
Dungannon
W. P. Tarey
Lf. Masters
Gloucester
David Tross
Hayes
Julius Loudsberr
New Guano Factory Advances on Elizabeth River
Columbia guano plant in early erection phase for a modern fertilizer works on the Elizabeth river's southern branch. Contractor W. Hf Taylor and associates prepare the mammoth building, with over half a million feet of lumber slated for use.
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Columbia
Elizabeth River
W. Hf. Taylor
Reverend Dr. W Snyder to preach at two churches today
The Rev Dr W Snyder a longtime missionary in Africa with many thrilling adventures is the guest of Dr Lacy. He will preach at the Second Presbyterian church this morning and at the First church tonight.
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W. Snyder
Africa
Lacy.le
Second Presbyterian
Train Derailed Near Oswestry with Nine Dead
An excursion train traveling from Barmouth to Oldham derailed at Welshampton near Oswestry at midnight. Nine people were killed and twenty five injured in the accident.
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London
Barmouth
Oldham
Welshampton
Oswestry
Sugar Schedule Debate Divides Senate Over Sugar Trust
The Senate debated the sugar schedule amid sharp exchanges on protection vs. revenue. Senator West accused the schedule of boosting trust profits, while Senator Melinery defended protection for sugar producers and attacked the cotton baling trust. Senator Lindsay urged striking the refiners’ differential to place all sugars on one duty, but the amendment was rejected and the session adjourned without final action.
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Senate
Min Lindsay
West
Melinery
Louishina
Lhe
McEnery
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Missouri
Sugar Trust
Jill Side
Allison
Mr. West
Wall Sreet
Wall Street
Wall Stret
Metiney
Louisiana
South
Mr. McInery
Bill
Ielon
McGnery
Jefferso Jackson
Arot
Iortion
Hej
Ma. McEnery
Jones
Lindsay
Kentucky
Hayyem
Lindsa
Morgan
Southern Railway Freight Agents Meet in Washington D C
Freight agents from the Southern Railway held their annual meeting in Washington D C this week. About thirty traveled by Bay Line and another group by steamer from Baltimore, with a party led by General Agent Smith. They visited Norfolk Newport News and later headed to Hell Homes, with the visit described as a celebration and advertising boost for the line.
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Southern
Raihway Akengs
Raoe Railway
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Bay Line
Norfolk
Agen Smith
Washington
Vc ,Ham
Southes
Joseph
D. “McCarnokies
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India
Janssens
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