Sudden Paralysis Halts Tariff Debate in Senate
In Washington on June 26 1897 Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota suffered a sudden loss of voice during a fiery tariff speech and was aided by colleagues. The chamber paused as he recovered. debate continued later with Pettigrew improving at home under a physician’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Harris
Kansas
Morgan and Rawlins
Union Pacific
Morgan
Alabama
Executive Branch
Allison
Town
South
New Jersey
Jeather
Secretary of the Treasury
Caffery
Louisiana
Carlisle
Treasury
White
California
Finance Committee
Platt
Connecticut
Ettigrew
Southakota
Pratt
Conneccticut
Pennsylvania
Senaor
Quay
New England
Mr. Pettigrew
Mantle
Carter
Paseo
Fullers Earth
Mr. Jones
Arkansas
Wabash Express Crashes Through Missouri City Trestle
A Kansas City bound St. Louis express on the Wabash plunged through a trestle at Missouri City during heavy rain. Seven confirmed dead, with estimates up to 23. About 25 passengers were aboard the chair car. few accounted for. Passenger John Ennis spoke with a Missouri farmer who claimed a signal flag was raised but rain impeded the sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
St. Louis Express
Wabash
Missouri City
John Ennis
Beekman & MckKnight
Ennis
Missouri Cito
Death of Norfolk Courthouse Janitor Mr Lewis Hoffman
Mr Lewis Hoffman 65 a native of Germany and longtime Norfolk resident died suddenly yesterday morning on Church street. Coroner Newton declined an inquest. The funeral is set for 6 pm at his home 204 Marshall avenue Brambleton. He served as a Confederate soldier and left a wife and several children. He had worked in the tobacco trade on Water street prior to his tenure as janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hoffman
Church Street
Hoy
Wood
Charlotte Streets
Newton
Marshall Avenue
Brambleton
Odd Fellows Hall
Germany
Norfolk
Hoffman
Goldsboro
N. G
Water Street
Mr A W Grandy Returns From Nashville Reunion
Mr A W Grandy reports his return from Nashville where he attended the reunion. He praised the kindness shown to soldiers and noted his unique old uniform drew attention as he led the Virginia Division. He was introduced to Mrs Thomas, an ex Confederate lady, and said the uniform served as a passport to many connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Grandy
Nashville
Virginia
Tie
Thomas
Naval Pageant at Spithead Exalts Queen Victoria and British Might
Ryde Isle of Wight June 26 1897 a grand naval review in the Solent celebrated Victoria’s reign. The fleet gathered in seven lines with 166 ships including American Brooklyn and British Majestic Renown. Royal contingents led by the Prince of Wales witnessed spectacular gun salutes and ghostly night lights marking Britain’s naval industry triumphs.
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Ryde
Isle of Wight
Great Britain
Solent
London
Britain
Victoria
England
Bulwarka
Empire
Queen Victoria
Spithead
Cowes
Sturbridge Shoal
New York
France
Pothna
Marquis de Courthillo
Italy
Lepante
Morin
Germany
Koenig Wilhelm
Prince Henry
Prussia
Sk. G
Austria-Hungary
Wien
Hermann Baron von Spann
Spain
Viccaya
Segismundo Barnajo Y. Merelo
Portugal
Vasco de Gamo
Barre
Majestic
Irene
Panda
Carthage
Elfin
Enchantress
George J. Goschen
Admiralty
Wildfire
Mr. Charmberlain
Colonies
Wiltelaw Reid
Danube
House of Lords
Campania
House of Commons
Portsmouth
Albert
Victoria and Albert
Prince of Wales
Oras
Chalis
Amokinith
Nike
United States
Trussia
Certificate of Analysis on Mik Beer from New York Expert
Prof Wyatt head of National Brewers consulting bureau finds two beer samples from Consumers' Brewing Co. Norfolk normal and satisfactory in composition with good fermentation and keeping qualities. Beer is pure and free from preservatives. Also ad lines for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and a July 16 excursion offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
New York
Consumers’ Brewing Company
National Brewers’ Company
Consumers’ Brewing Co
Norfolk
Death of Dr. Otto Sievers Barten Rector of Christ Church
Dr Otto Sievers Barten rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal church died at the rectory on Lute street yesterday at 2 30 pm after a long illness. Born in Hamburg in 1831 he served in Virginia and Norfolk and ministered to Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe during the war. He was a scholar pastor and community leader, married in 1837 to Emma Krewster, leaves a widow and several relatives. His funeral will be held from Christ Church with Bishop Randolph and other clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sievers Barten
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Lute Street
Christ Church
Randolp
Michithius
Elmwood
Miller
Randolph
Moarning
Otto SF. Barlen
Hamburg
Germany
Nee
Gesenius
Dora
Pressnuteot
Pont On
United States
New York City
Newport
R.I
New York
General Theological Seminary
Copcake Iron Works
N. Y
Potter
St. John's Northampton
Mass
Virginia
St. James’ Church
Warrenton
Jmdpperson Davis
Trindolph
Christchurch
Norfolk
Jefferson Davis
Fortress Monroe
Ile
University of William and Mary
Barten
Ife
Tie
Widows' and Orphans’ Fund
Portsmouth
Ihe
Témma
Henry A. Krewster
Rochester
John A. Sievers
V Waindolph
Sal
Ilewis
Beverly J. Tucker
St. Paul's
Sai
Flewis
Arthurt. Lloyd
St. Luke's
Garten
Christ Churgh
Christ
Charles J. Molt
Trinity Church
Tee
A. M. Randolph
Southern
Concerts and lectures mark busy week in Norfolk
The academy hosted Mr. Ferrer Martyn with a lecture on Right Versus Might while the Rock Concert company delivered a standout performance. Dr. Carlos Martyn and Rev. Aked drew praise in Boston and Liverpool venues as crowds swell. Prof. Cloward prepares Norfolk singers for a big Monday rehearsal with 500 voices, the Pocahontas ferry aiding transport for the grand concert and Soldiers' Home excursion.
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the Academy
Ferrer Martyn
Rock
Rey
Carlos Martyn
Oakland
Cal) Dimes
WP. Aked
Liverpool
England
Aked
Pembroke Chapel
Pembroke Chapel. Crowds Are Continually Turned Away. Mr. Aked
Chapel
Music Mall
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Boston
Hoston Journal
W. D. Cloward
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Berkley
Pocahontas
Newport News
Hampton
Old Point
Soldiers
Virginia Rowing Regatta Shows Tight Finishes at Richmond
The VirginiaUnt Club held its annual regatta in Richmond with six events on a five-mile course. R A Walden and W B Edmonds tied for first in single sculls, Mike Buford and Charles Jordan led the singles, W H Jones captained the winning red gigs, and guest attendance reached about 800 after racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginiaunt Club
R. A. Walden
W. B. Edmonds
Mike Buford
Charles Jordan
W. St. Wood
Tarris Shows at Queen and Chapel Streets
Tarris Nichol Plate Show and W H Tarris world famous Wlickel Plate Show present Gypsy and her newborn Garney, Lowise the lioness with two cubs, at Queen and Chapel streets on Tuesday and Wednesday the 29th and 30th with two daily performances. Admission 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tarris
Gypsy
Garney
Chicago
Lowise
Queen Aid Chapel Streets
Levy Bros Mosquito Nets and Pies Promote Sleep
To Prevent Mosquitoes Biting, Levy Bros advertises mosquito pies against bites and sells mosquito netting. Prices include 980, 1.25, and 1.60 as part of a campaign to keep insects away during sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Bros
Kizer Defeats Bald in Two-Heat Wheel Race
Dayton rider Lars Kizer won the mile wheel race at the South End Wheelmen tournament in Philadelphia. Edie Bald and Tom Cooper trailed as two heats were run, Bald crashing near the tape and later injuries reported from the day’s races amid a crowd of over a thousand spectators. Time in heat one 2:12.6. heat two 2:16.0.
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Philadelphia
Lars Kizer
Dayton
Edie Bald
Buffaloy
Tom Cooper
Detroit
South End
Sam
Dickerson
Bald
Kizler
Cooper
Thompson
Kizer
Seer
Kilzer
Cooper B
Gre
Local Brevities Outline Weekend Plans and Health News
The Diamond Quartette to sing at Ocean View Monday. Several health and church notices include Rev. Aked preaching at Epworth Church tonight and Mrs. Hall returning home from the Retreat for the Sick. outings and lectures are announced for July and details given for a Buck Roe excursion and a wheel accident injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean View
Bgegleston
Bride
FY. Aked
Liverpool
England
Epworth M
W. H. C. Deans
Portamouth
Mill Creek
John
Claunchy
John L. Roper
Tehsee
T. J. Lamar
Lambert's Point
View
Fay
First Baptist Sunday School
Richmond
Norfolk and Berkley Sunday School Association
Aten
Free Street
Hl. M. Wharton
Mra. Boush
M. B. Wharton
Capes
T. J. Anthony
Louisville
Ladidi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Packie Enilounds Ree
Prawbhack
American Steam West Sols
Senator Pettiprew
Lewis Hoffninn
A. W. Grandy Retuyna
Review OF War Ships
Naval Review
the Review
Elk Heer
de Witt
D. G. Sterling
J. M. I. Trotter
R.L. Walker
Truett & Smith
First Baptist
Granby Street
DR. Barten
Chriut Epiiscopnat
Jefferson Davia
Fort Monneco
Henge
Flo
Amelie K Rosenhott
Adolph Slevers
Ama
Trev
Otto Wyman
Hinmburg
Rev. A. Or, Aked
Bug Jann
Mike
Tile James
The
Virginia Boat Club
Tarris
Balg
Edie
Buckeye
Hom
Unm
Senny
Raj Walk Truett
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