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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1897

Page

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Old Senate Fight Over Inaugural Ceremonies Control

Washington March 2 The Senate and House clash over who controls inaugural ceremonies with a resolution to investigate authority for the stand before the Senate wing of the Capitol. The House also debated Justice Shiras findings and printed hearings, while conference on the Sumury civil bills continued.

Washington Senate House Dockery Dem Miies Capitol Naval Land District of Columbia

Senate Actions Snapshots From A Busy Day In Congress

Legislative business moved swiftly in the Senate with the passage of a disease prevention bill referencing bubonic plague in India and allied nations. The fortifications appropriation bill passed with little debate, while the House amendments on the international monetary conference measure drew speeches on national defense and autonomy. The day ended with a night session approving coin mutilation penalties and ongoing talks on the sundry civil bill and its 192 amendments.

Senate United States India Hawley Rep Connecticut Dubola Idaho Cannon Weller Miantle Morgan House

Senate Endorses Sugar Bounty Payment and Indian Bill Conference

The House accepted the Senate amendment to pay $1,085,000 for sugar bounty claims under the McKinley law. A conference on the Indian appropriation was unsatisfactory to the Senate, new conference ordered, and the General Deficiency Bill passed. A provision for Southern Pueblo railroad debts was amended to retain funds in the Treasury until final settlement. Senate adjourned at 12:20 a.m.

Itouse Mr. Dalzell Rep Justice Shieas Messrs Amemillin de Ave Den Supreme Court Shiras My. Alivich House Senate Southern Pueblo Railroad Company Paeke Rviroads

Marriage of Col Estill and Miss Mund Mill

Col J Estill editor of the Savannah News and Miss Mund Mill of this city wed quietly at St Pauls Church. The ceremony was modest with many friends present. The bride wore lavender silk and violet, the groom a prominent South journalist and Southern AP vice president. The couple will depart for Savannah for Mrs Estill to assume a hostess role at the Estill residence before a bridal trip.

Clithanoora Tenn Mund Mill Col J. 1 Savannah St. Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church Williham Puest Co. Wstill Estill Col. Still South Georgia Southern Associated Press Msttll George Til Transportation Department Southern Express Company Augusta Kiaye Savanah

Paymaster Corwine Absconds With Vessel Funds in Newport

Paymaster John Corwine of the U S Navy stationed at Newport absconded with a 35 000 check and fled to Washington after an inquiry showed a shortfall between 5 000 and 10 000 in his accounts. Navy officials dispatched telegraphic orders to stop payment on checks and intercept him as investigations continue. Corwine, appointed from Ohio on March 2 1837 by President Clay, ranks as an assistant paymaster, and his disappearance prompted a Treasury and police search.

Washington, D. C John Corwine U. S.N Newport RH. of Lings Navy Department Corwine Yesterhiy Ciee Pry Lyre Casper Sehenek FHS Wualliter Newport Reval Heereuhry Olio Clayes

Laurada Off on Cuban Filibustering Expedition

A Barnegat bound report says a filibuster group heading for Cuba may have sailed on the Laurada. Tug captain sighted a steamer possibly aiding the venture while a three masted schooner and a lighter lurked near the Laurada. Revenue cutter Alanbyeton pursued, with armed men aboard. Volunteers may have aided the suspect vessel and owners Milliken and associates face inquiries.

New York Barnegat N. J Cuba Mag. Castroverdi Here Glinrada United Revenue Alanbyetton Tad Tu Nighe Jovtrmela Modif Man Selaern South Street M. Milliken Pludson Street Jersey City Murray Tietch Milliken

Venezuela resumes diplomatic ties with Great Britain

Secretary Olney released a dispatch from Minister at Caracas noting Venezuela appointed Dr Java Pietrie as Minister to Beijing, while already serving as Venezuelan Minister to Germany and Spain in Europe. The move marks a practical resumption of relations between Great Britain and Venezuela.

Washington, D D. C Olney Cara- Cus

Protest Against Weitfeld Senate Seating Demonstrated

Washington March 2 A protest against seating William Heitfeld as Idaho senator was laid before the Senate today by the Vice President. Nineteen Idaho legislators sign the protest arguing the alleged legal unseating of members. Also note a shoe sale at Hofheimer's with Mungell's celebrated shoes at half price.

Washington, D. C William Heitfeld Idaho Senate Hofheimer's

President Elect McKinley Arrives in Washington Amid Immense Crowd

A large crowd greets President-elect McKinley at the Pennsylvania Station. He travels to the Ebbitt House with a quiet reception, greets staff, officials, and reporters, and is described as cheerful despite a recent illness. The day features spring-like weather and preparations for a White House ceremony.

McKinley Washington Pennsylvania Station H Itsarty President-elvet Meisinley Drussell AL Alper Melkines White House Melsintey Maj Melkkinsey Mankhowender Canton

Mundell's Philadelphia Shoes for Misses and Children

A catalog note indicates Mundell's Philadelphia shoes for misses and children are offered, with prices matching or halting value similar to Hofheimer's. The brief suggests shopping comparisons between local stores for affordable footwear.

Mundell's Philadelphia Hofheimer's

Massacre feared as Moslems seek aid in Kandamo

Turkish and Greek authorities report a swelling crisis as Moslem residents in Kandamo face possible massacre. The Greek Vice-Consul pledges help if transportation is provided. Civil Governor orders protection for Kandamo and Selina while a conference with consuls and admirals plans relief to besieged Moslems in Seino and Wilapetra.

Selino Kanda Univers Selluo Wilapetra

Crete Autonomy Debate Shocks Parliament and Navy

London reports from March 2 detail Curzon and Sir William Harcourt discussing Crete autonomy amid Ottoman and Greek tensions. The issue involves Powers backing autonomy, naval deployments, and potential force if Greece or Turkey resist.

Olney cites Cuban prisoner case in habeas ruling debate

Secretary Olney releases an abstract of the matter in the habeas case involving Richards Rule a native born Cuban who came to the United States during the Cuban Insurrection. He grew to practice dentistry in Philadelphia and was arrested February 4 for alleged involvement in the capture of a secretary and train robbery. The report describes confinement in a small windowless cell, a later death, autopsy findings, and calls for a thorough independent investigation with both Spanish and US officials involved.

Olney Senate Mitter State Department Richards Wileh Mwe USSD Philadelphia Ius Wewis Delonge Cours Tiurh Jiulz Jed Tom Kuls Wis Koptsl Aseeruin Unb Witz DeToome DeLome Munte Ahumada Taylor Madrid United States

House Debates Sultan Withdrawals and Adjourns

A debate on the withdrawal of arbitrary royal power follows remarks by peers, then the House adjourns for the session. The discussion centers on limiting royal prerogatives and reinforcing parliamentary authority.

Wounding of Suleima Bey and unrest at Canea

A riot in Cannea Crete today left Suleima Bey colonel of the Moslem forces wounded by his own men. Several Turkish officers were injured as unrest grew due to pay refusals. Foreign marines arrived, volleys were fired near a barracks, and when the marines fired, several rioters were wounded. The disturbance caused a panic in Cannea.

Portsmouth Chatham Sheerness House of Lords Lard of Wimberley Lord Salisboury William Tarcourt House of Commons Crete Greece Lord Salisbury Lhomdon Catea Suleima Bey Bendis

Umbrella Drama and Accidents Reported in City

A Newport News steamer the CG and O Louise returned with two intoxicated passengers Willan Stewart and Wilam Gallagher. Gallagher fell overboard while attempting to retrieve a parasol and was rescued. Cyclist Mr. C W Halstead was injured when his bicycle broke in two at a railroad crossing, suffering tooth loss and bruises but continuing to Washington. George S S Summer and J B Burton were arrested for the Little Willie Ramsey case and await an inquest at 10 today with bail set at 100 each.

Louise Newport News Willan Stewart Wilam Gallagher Gallagher Stewart C. W. Halstead Church Street Washington George S&s. Summer J. B. Burton Little Willie Ramsey Chapel Street Meir Regenborough

Young Men's Christian Association Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association members was led by president W W Vicar. A full financial summary and statistical report were presented and will be published soon. An anniversary program at the Academy for Music is set for next Sunday with choirs, an orchestra, and an address by Rev. Dr. H W Battle. Directors elected for three years include S L Foster and J J Bunting. officers elected include Robert Tait as President and Barton Myers as first vice president.

Young Men's Christian Association Association Yjuthors W. W. Vicar Academy For Music Next Association Boys’ Gospel Army H. W. Battle Petersburg Messia H. H. Trice H. J. Paylor W. J. Butler W. T. Ernest W.E. Ve

Strike at Globe Shipbuilding Leaves Yard Short

Four hundred skilled workmen in the Globe Shipbuilding Company's yards walked out to show sympathy. Yesterday three hundred helpers joined, prompting the skilled men to strike. Only the caulkers remain at the big yards.

Cleveland Globe Shiplohla- Ing Company Caulkers

Ship silver from Lomilon sparks market expectations

Report notes weak silver in China and rising American offers. Anticipates Japan shipping silver to the United States as circulation tightens under a gold standard, reflecting broader monetary shifts and market activity.

Lomilon China Ampericid Japan United States

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