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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1897

Page

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Tariff Talks and Lobbying Sparks in Senate Debate

A heated Senate session centered on duties for wool and raw materials with extensive roll calls. Representative Caffrey attacked Democratic senators who backed tariffs while proposals to curb lobbying on the Senate floor were discussed amid resignations and a memorial for Representative Conk.

Caffrey Washington Senate Representative Cook Illinois Platt Allen Manufacturers’ Association of Brooklyn Hale Maine Congress Hawley Capitol Aiitale Tie Leims Committee On Rules West Missouri Allison Louisiana Harmilton Jackson Madison Clay Cient Jones Arkansas Air. Jones Allson Pettigrew South Dakota Aubusson Axminster Bourquett Mnd Chenille Conk Timates

Death of Mr Cook Casts Somber Toll at Mouse Hotel

The House in Loon Washington reports the death of Mr Cook of Illinois at a local hotel. Mourning drapes and white roses mark his seat as colleagues mourn. A resolution to honor his public service and funeral arrangements will be considered, with the House adjourning until Monday.

Washington Cook Ilinois Elye Be Bian Chamber of Deputies Chanal Woss TiMnois Dehaly Mr. Cook

Boundary Dispute Over Oak Point Island Sparks Tense Exchange

A boundary display notes Oak Point Island in Rainy Lake lies in Canadian territory per Geological Survey maps but is claimed by Minnesota under the Ghent Treaty. Canada has issued mining patents on the isle and American prospectors lodge protests. Miners fear loss of water access and potential trouble as U S ships would need Casmodia waters to enter Rainy Lake. The dispute is seen as highly significant, potentially escalating beyond the Three Hundred Island issue.

Duluth Minn Oak Point Island Rainy Lake Great Britain United States Geological Survey Weol Ortear Casmodia

To Prevent Mosquitoes Witting Levy Bros

An OCR readable notice offers mosquito canopies and nets for sale by Levy Bros with prices 1.25 and 1.50 each. It promises the pests will not bite you while you sleep and advertises various sizes of mosquito netting and canopies.

Levy Bros

Admirals Receive Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle

The Lords of the Admiralty and foreign fleet admirals visiting off Spithead were hosted by Queen Victoria at Windsor. Admiral Miller led the American liaison party including Lt. Colville and Lt. Rogers and Andrews. The reception featured guards of honor, a luncheon in the Waterloo Room, and cordial exchanges with the Queen.

Windsor Eng Lords of the Admiralty Spithead Miller Queen Victoria Windsor Castle Aid de Camp William S. Emory J. J. Colville U. S London Luieute Rogers and Andrews George J. Goschen Waterloo Sitling

Transportation office changes address to Ivkm

Mr Carr announces that all reports and calls to the Superintendent of Transportation will be addressed to Ivkm. He denies rumors of further changes as street talk and not contemplated.

Ivkm Carr

Reception of Y W C T U Members At Home of W S Capps

Frances Barnes led the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union in a well attended reception at 118 Wood Street. The meeting included reports, music by Miss Capps and Odell, a charade titled Wound the Punch Bowl, refreshments, and the white shield pledge to uphold purity for self and others.

Frances Barnes Irrances Capps Y's

Princess of Wales Jubilee Dinners Feed 3000 Poor

London June 24 reports the Princess of Wales and the royal party visiting centers in the East End Holborn and Clerkenwell to host banquets for slum residents. About 3000 poor citizens attended across People's Palace Central Hall and Clerkenwell venues with warm receptions and charity meals.

London Prince of Wales Princess Victorie of Wales Prince Princess Cistries Denmark People’s Palace Holborn Clerkenwell George Paudel Phillips Liurdy Miyoress Princess of Wales Dle Wales Clare Kenwell Wats Prin Cress

Norfolk Hotel Hosts Business Excursion From North Carolina

Mr J Ferguson reports North Carolina buyers’ excursion to Norfolk from July 13 to 16. About 1600 people, many women, will visit the city and merchants expect strong trade. The Atlantic hotel serves as base, posters advertise local businesses, costs covered by management.

J. Ferguson Atlantic Hotel North Carolina Norfolk Brent

Dyer Pine and Miss Roper wed in North Carolina ceremony

Mr G Dyer Pine and Miss Roper, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Roper, were married yesterday at Kabeth City North Carolina by Rev Calvin S Blackwell. They were joined by a Norfolk friend and returned to the bride's home for parental blessing before moving to the groom's home on Bute Street.

G. Dyer Pine Imp Roper Ava W. Dd. Roper Kabeth City N.C Calvin S. Black- Well Char Place Norfolk Bute Streat

Officers Elected at Dominion Encampment No on Fort

The record lists newly elected officers including Captain of the Guard C. Gomes and other posts such as Treasurer Whe Woodhouse Scribe and several names, reflecting a ceremonial installation.

Dominion Gomes Clp Woor Aick Rock Wsaa Bryan Neto Pes Whe Woodhouse Scribe

Pulpit on Devil's Tea Table Draws 1000 in Wirt County

Nev Bennett the eccentric mountain preacher announced a sermon from a rock 200 feet above the river in Wirt County near Cesten. Crowds gathered by Saturday night and Sunday morning as the preacher delivered his message from the edge of the cliff with the valley below, creating a remarkable and disputed spectacle in West Virginia.

Pitturesque Wirt County Cesten John Bennett Parburg W.va St. Olobe-Democrat Keres Louis

Norfolk and Western reorganizes transportation leadership after Huger death

Roanoke Virginia July 24 The office of Superintendent of Transportation is abolished effective immediately following the death of Colonel Frank Huger. J B Snyder is named car service agent and will oversee car operations and related duties under the new arrangement issued by the railroad's circulation.

Roanoke A. M. Day Norfolk and Western Frank Huger J. 2. Snyder

Government Officials and Civil Service By Merit Quotas

Article notes 7 108 federal positions chosen by votes of eight services under the merit system. It cites numbers of appointments by presidents Arthur Harrison and Cleveland, totals in service, and rules on presidential appointment without examination. It mentions postmasters and laborers with related terms and dates.

United States Arthur Harrison Cleveland Mils

Ill eeets of over eating Beech ams Pilla

Ill or questionable text provides fragmented phrases about food and medicine. No clear event names or places emerge. The readable portions suggest a miscellaneous note rather than a coherent news item.

Beecham

Parade of Veterans in Nashville Ends Reunion Crowds Cheer

Nashville on June 24 witnessed the largest Confederate veterans parade in city history as more than ten thousand veterans, led by General W. H. Jackson, General Gordon, and a long line of state and national contingents, processed from the custom house to Vanderbilt University amid cheering crowds, escorts, and floral banners. The restless crowd remained orderly as officials and veterans rode in carriages and soldiers saluted from the parade route.

Nashville Venn Nashysie Aed Custom House Broad Street Vanderbilt University Nashville W. EH. Jackson John S. Gordon Slam Gordon da Rer Tennessee Cavalry Vieuithian Tennessee Theneghe South Carolina Mississippi Florida Alabama Georgia Louisiana Virginia Arkanais Missouri Kentucky Maryland Indiana Perritory New York Tilnois North Carolina Peways Okliahoma West Virginia District of Columba Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert J. Smythe Charleston Daughters of the Confederacy W. Vi. Bate Joseph Wheeler S. & Buckner Morrigins Tennessee Mivision A. 7. Stewart Buckner W. Ob) Bate Judge Reigan John Ford Pesxas Atos A. L. Stewart Robert J. Les John Hidinck Stephen DB. Lee Dixie

Rock Concert Company Impresses at Chautauqua Sea Event

The Chautauqua by the Sea at the Academy of Music featured the Rock Concert Company with Professor Williamson Till and daughters performing carved rock instruments. Audiences were small but pleased as the act combined rock sculpture with music yielding sweet melodies. The show included popular tunes and Dixie drawing strong applause for the South’s beloved song.

Academy of Music Williamson Till Academy

Harp Performances Highlight Evening Show

Performers played swinging harps described as remarkable instruments with Sweetmnoten produced by motion. Misa Till offered a sweet solo while the audience left in a high spirited mood. The program will be repeated tonight with variations. Tomorrow morning Professor War Han presents a lecture titled Anventing in An Art Cullery with Mendings Recitations and personat homes, to be enjoyed by all.

Misa Till Perrer Martyn War- Han

Local notes on church, streets, and community events

Public school summer term noted at The Tew OS Barton center near a local church. A Christian and Missionary Alliance mission opened at No 25 Church Street led by W Chandy. Mrs Herbert L Past visits relatives in Athinia, and other locals travel by Bay Line to summer homes. City sewer lines planned on Claiborne Avenue West. Underdown’s bar robbed of ten dollars and whiskey. Nan tabble Tite Assurance pays on estate, Molt Street work nearly complete to improve traffic to city market. Negro Protective Association formed with W L Thorogond as chair and J S Fadl secretary. Funeral of Francis Curry held at Oliver’s with Elmwood burial.

OS. Barton No. 25 Church Street Christian and Missionary Alliance W. Chandy Confederate Wis Atlanta Journal Herbert L. Past Kiuhy Irwin Athinia CIA Wharton Woyl Street Conerak Pape Wy. Whittle Tmnai Bay Line General Page West Maryland Railway Wsson Myrna Tebe Vioptoia Benen Tookeby Claiborne Avenue Wale Ustern Minabeth D. Underdown Church Hull Streets L. Jinteher Nanitabble Tite Assirance Society of United States Ahwough Mijor A. Myers A. Poindexter Molt Street Cumberland Hiamnes Southun States Preliht Association Myr Haines Warresy Crescent Ghent New York William WW. Therec New Orlens New Orleans Francis Curry Newport News Oliver W. H. Allwill Elmwood Cemetery James Barkley Samuel Connelly John Crowley S. Holland

Cushing Struck the Nar During Incoming Trip

Eyewitness report from a western city sea captain and a New Jersey schooner crew describes the torpedo boat Cushing striking the bar at Craney Island while proceeding to Norfolk navy yard. The incident, unreported before, may relate to reported machinery damage awaiting official explanation.

Cushing Croney Island Ueht Torres Norfolk Navy-Yard New Jersey Craney Island

Gardner Wanted in New York Absconder Found by Cooper Co

Frank A. Gardner, 22, formerly employed by Siegel Cooper & Co. of New York, is wanted on the charge of absconding with 450. A reward of 100 is offered for his apprehension after the incident on the 6th instant.

Chico Polica Dornin Siegel, Cooper & Co New York Frank A. Gardner

Cough Cure Advertised By Multiple Firms In Norfolk Area

A short advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as easy to take and effective. Names listed include G. Sterling J. M. B. Trotter from Norfolk and R. L. Walker Brambleton along with Truett and Smith Berklay and others. The warning notes weather may worsen health if cough is neglected.

Dd. G. Sterling J. M. B. Trotter Norfolk R. L. Walker Brambleton Truett & Smith Berklay

Cost of fuel three cents to Bo each day

A notice notes daily fuel cost of three cents to Bo for heating at 936 Main Street, with a new street number. The fragmentary item records a brief financial charge or allowance related to household heating.

Main Street

Divided Delegates Sit At The State Primary Clash

The report covers the chaotic primary contest with delegates split between Ellyson and Major Tyler, noting Richmond support for Ellyson and doubts about Tyler, the delegation plan, and implications for attorney general and other offices. Also included are local notices of a murder victim's funeral, college exercises, a shipyard theft incident, and a franchise dispute in Manchester.

Richmond Varela Ellyson Tyler Lia Wnyson Tyler Illyson Major Gubernar Palmer Bryan Richmond Iglis Levett Majoes Mijor Siter Emanuel Crull Oak Cemetery James BE Cook Ing. Or R. W. Harris Weat Wik Sistersville Evi Brown Art J. H. Whitty Bradstree Agency Pierce Owens Osinla Sanlore Agrow Hal Salon Creighton Road Henrico Wen Perado J. M. Johnson

Lynchburg Democrats Pick 17 Roanoke Delegates For Tyler

In Lynchburg Virginia on June 24 the Democratic mass meeting elected seventeen delegates to the Roanoke convention and instructed them to vote for Tyler for Governor while his name is on the ballot. Delegates split on the Attorney Generalship with Montague leading and no clear choice given for that position.

Lynchburg Roanoke Montague

Richmond Chooses State Democratic Delegates

In Richmond and Madison County local voters elected delegates to the State Democratic convention, favoring Tyler for Governor and Hundley for Attorney General. Delegates reinforced support for Tyler and discussed party leadership.

Richmond Tyler Gove Hundley Senerh Madison County Remi

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