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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1896

Page

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Fogbound Collision Sinks Ailsa. La Bourgogne Quietly Rescues Crew

The British steamer Ailsa 290 feet long sank after a collision with the French La Bourgogne near New York in dense fog. Passengers and crew were rescued by the Harold tug and the La Bourgogne but accusations flew about cowardly conduct by the French crew. Postmaster George W. Pierce of Jamaica and others witness blame, with 14 named passengers listed among those aboard.

New York Ailsa Atlas Line la Bourgogne Trans-Atlantique Havre Kingston Jamaica Narrows Allsa J. W. Morris Welch Wart V Hamilton Cap Wai Jiarold Harold Alisa la Tourgogne Allea News oMer Vien USA Morris J. Weatherspooan Lattourgogne Allen Cope Thin Pasenfers Spaniords la Tour Bogne George WH. Pierce John P. Cantrell Newark Nod Mr. Metjon Cummings Warold

New York Steamship Grounding Off Sandy Hook

The American Line steamship New York from Boston to Bowdoin Ham Tavard hit the harbor bottom midway between Sandy Hook Point and Staten Island. The ship settled in seven feet of mud, exposed to possible explosion, with all lights out. Forty passengers were aboard as the vessel stalled, then grounded again within the hour near the harbor mouth.

New York Qrat Wtisatlantic Stary Shipes Ute Sandy Lowe Point Staten Island Bowthampion Tavard Sbottom

No Choice You Frankfort Ballot Returns Mixed Support

In Frankfort Kentucky on February 29 the senator ballot showed varied support with Hunter's leader A. D. Jaimes backing Ailtor Sam Stone. Republicans backed many candidates while Democrats split their votes, reflecting a fractured field as Hunter plans to back Stone.

Frankfort Gotheler Hunter A. D. Jaimes Ailtor Sam Stone Stone

Baldwins Close Season at Academy in Record Crowds

The Baldwins closed their season at the Academy before a very large audience. The engagement has been unusually successful and created broad discussion in the city. For a week, the Hard-Wins were on many tongues as the show drew strong attendance and active public chatter.

Baldwins Academy

United Charities reports week ending February 29 1n6

Report shows allowances of groceries and provisions totaling 84 for shipments of wood and coal. Contributions list multiple donors including An Unknown Friend five dollars and T 2 Wilcox twenty five dollars cash twenty, with others noted as Pinkerton OC AL Pied Widow Lady and Horace S S Pecil plus James M Jordan. A co partnership formed as F M Peed on to run ship chandlery and supply business at Water Street and Roanoke Avenue. Johnston China Co advertises sets at cost at Granby Street 83.

United Charities Pinkerton AL Pied Wilcox Horace S&s. Pecil James M. Jordan F. M. Peedon Water Street Roanoke Avenue Sean-Su

Diplomatic Trick or Public Pressure in Johannesburg

London reports debate over whether Jameson raid demonstrations were spontaneous public anger or government engineered provocations. Analysis notes cabinet tactics, media influence, and past covert actions to sway regard toward Britain’s Transvaal policy with mentions of Milne, Delagoa Bay, and potential German concessions.

London Dr. Jameson Rathem Transvaal Africa Dave ‘Vetdodt Bow Street Ps Wo Ahan Onice Hagon Vas East Africa Jamesen Milas Emese Delagouan Britain Mor Conession Cerman Subg Cerin Termitoridal Melode Delton Stemaw Rifte Swaxhlanes Woo. Less Butobe Deligoes Bay Tat Diter ToerGennan Em Mit Portugal Delagoa Bay Great Britain Cecil Rhodes George J. Goschen Admiralty Lewes William Anan Bismarck Gagehom Mr. Coschen Wiliam

Religious Services Schedule Across Local Churches

The document lists weekly worship times and sermon topics for multiple churches. Centenary M E Church and Cumberland Street M E Church note morning and evening services with Holy Communion and Epworth League events. Queen Street M E Church South and Freemason Street churches announce sermons, morning subjects, and Sunday School. Baptist and Lutheran churches provide morning and evening preaching, with Epworth League meetings and specific sermon titles such as The Vale of Silene and The Repentants of Judas. Epworth and Freemason Street Church events include youth addresses and devotional meetings.

Ttey HM. Rawlings Va. Wm Epworth League Cumberland Street M. E Queen Street M. BE South J. W. Moore A.m J. Py Carland Vale of Silene Freemason Street Cbrist G. P. Rutledge Alth Paw Dt Epworth M. B Sergipen Meg W. H.W Freemason Street Baptist God M. B. Wharton Judas Shenk Lantheran Chore Hoa. m Tad Hvendig

Norpro And Western Railroad Reorganization Plan

A reorganization plan for the Norpro and Western railroad will be announced early next week. New securities include a stock split, a $50,000,000 mortgage, 725,000,000 in bonds, and common stock amounts. The old common and preferred stock will be replaced with paying $12.50 per share, with a 5 percent dividend for common and 6 percent for preferred. The plan is underwritten by a syndicate led by Brown, Shipley & Co. of London.

Pln Norpro and Western Railroad Uwe DO Messies Brown, Shipley & Co Landon

Lease of Ocean View Estate Approved in County Court

The Ocean View Estate lease to Mr RB Thornton of New York was confirmed by the County Court yesterday. The owner will charge and collect rents for the season while a committee will examine the company accounts and assess any changes for the future. A plan may enable continuation of the previous company’s operations as the season approaches.

Ocean View RB. Or Thornton New York Wis Ehcape Rome

Fractured Note on League Meeting and Harbor Fog

The State League of Oveter Taner Metal held a meeting yesterday afternoon to form a leadership committee amid defection rumors in the Oyster Dib organization. The group expected a raft of legislators to join and meets again in two weeks as fog delayed the Bay Line steamer Norfolk returning from Washington, with arrivals around the early morning hours.

Organi League Bay Line Norfolk Wheelington Washington Wine Wells Island

Proas CV Meeting Proposes Reorganisation At Mareting

A special meeting at fopelock with a large turnout of TUT bers discussed reorganising the era on broader lines at the mannail Mareting. The event will be followed by a meeting tomorrow night at 6 o'clock to elect officers for the ensuing year.

Norfolk and Portamouth Pers Chub Fopelock

Republicans in Seaton Discuss Richmond Chairmanship

The State Republican Executive Committee met in Seaton yesterday afternoon and, though none of the proceedings were released, members believed the gathering focused on the Richmond City chairman ship dispute and may take action.

Republican Executive Committee Hhcols Richmond

Freight Trains Collision Delays Norfolk Western at Donne

A wreck on the Norfolk and Western at Donne West Virginia this morning left one locomotive and nine cars demolished. Fire followed the collision and several cars burned. Brakeman John Whiter was fatally injured and others sustained minor injuries. Heavy damage and major delays ensued.

Trantington W. Va Donne Norfolk and Western John Whiter

Te Caren Cold Ad Offers Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old advertisement promotes Te Caren Cold tablets with a money back guarantee if not cured. The offer notes the price as 25 cents and mentions Johnston China Co at 34 Granby Street.

Maunin Bill Passes In Senate Amid Tax Debate

The session featured passage of a bill favored by Mr. Mushback Eloc Hon, with Norfolk officials and Richmond colleagues present. Debates centered on a special tax proposal for dealers in textiles in Norfolk County, votes on the Walton law, and competing measures urged by Walton and Cradidy supporters. The Senate and House discussed prison administration, veteran pensions, and a push for reform in the Deaf Dumb and Bind Institute, with political tensions rising around Richmond municipal affairs.

Senate Konitor Mushback Ure Mr. Geoke Norfolk Ilis Colleaguen Richmond Pele Speeling

Bargains at R. A. Saunders 172 Milo Street

The store advertises remaining stock at deep discounts with worn and damaged goods described as remnants and bargain items. Dresses, skirts, curtains, hosiery, children's wear, and various fabrics mark down to a fraction of regular prices.

Thouatvle Wilke Worth &E R. A. Baunders Milo Street

Death of K F Cofer at St Vincent s Hospital

Mr M F Cofer a well known young man died at St Vincent s hospital about midwatchs after an operation on Friday. He was a brother in law of Mr Simcoe of Russell Simeroe where he was employed. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

M. F. Cofer St. Vincent's Hospital Cofer W Simcoe Russell & Simeroe

Bandit Bargains at Weeek Wrights 106 Miln Street

During the Creat Unloading Sale at Weeek Wrights 106 Miln Street shoppers find deep discounts on dress goods ginghams silks and laces. Remnants and remnant embroideries fill one counter while big bargains in lace curtains chenille portieres lamps and drapery items draw crowd interest.

Fide. Fc Syenars C. Wright's Main Street

Congress Debates Lease of Arizona School Lands

The House, despite the President's veto, passed a bill authorizing leasing of Arizona school lands by a vote around 200 to 3B. Senate amendments to the army appropriation were disagreed to, sending the bill to conference. An order moved to incorporate a judiciary bill on United States Marshals and District Attorneys salaries into the appropriation bill to reduce costs, with debate noting past increases in marshal appropriations. The session adjourned after amendments and committee actions on the salaries bill.

Mtr Fishbirne Committee On Senate Washingon House Committee On Judiciary United States Crisp Bhan Daniels New Yorks Elections Committee Aldrich-Robbins Alabama Who

Bargain Sale Highlights At Kid Gloves And Silks

A fragmented sale page lists low prices on silks, gowns, and drapery fabrics at Main Street shop. Deals include 1,200 pairs of kid gloves, spreas, shirt waists, and skirts with special pricing, plus children’s hosiery and school socks.

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