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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1897

Page

8

North Carolina Bolters Face Lease Probe in State Politics

In Raleigh on March 4 the flux between Populists and bolters heats as the North Carolina railway lease inquiry continues. Key figures Swinson and other officials await warrants in a criminal probe while lawmakers clash over asylum funding and party realignments. Dr. Matthew Whittaker's death is noted and the Senate Committee sides against Asheville dispensary votes.

North Carolina Epfort House Charmbers Smith Elin @idinot Andrews The Southern Wilson Raiway Commission R. P. Hoke North Corolla Railwily Carr Hoffman Seaboard Air Line Wis Ho Bilethe Matthew Whittaker Littleton Spier Whitaker Senate Blancomb Asheville

Legislative Proceedings in Kinleigh Special

The North Carolina Senate adjourned one minute early in honor of McKinley while the House did not adjourn. The revenue act was discussed imposing a five dollar tax on lawyers dentists and doctors and a fifty dollar tax on out of state drummers. The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker were arrested this afternoon on charges connected to the breaking of A L Swinson ex enrolling clerk of the two houses. They received a hearing before a magistrate.

North Carolina St. Schulken A. L. Swinson Lony Senate House Kinleigh N. C Megn Todniy McKinley oThe Wapon Af Antonis

West Church and Roan streets site to feature new transidence

The burned building at the southwest corner of Church and Roan streets in Elizabeth City is being torn down for a new transidence. Collector F F Fagean visits to report fall collections. Mrs. Z Cobb improves after illness. Captain Richard SawvFer washed ashore and buried. third drowning in Pasquotank in four months. J T McCabe to buy spring stock in the North. Howland Fearing improves from pneumonia. R J Mitchel intends to depart for Norfolk. Services at Christ Episcopal Church ongoing. Gulrick and Burgess attended Washington inauguration. Revival at Poindexter Street tabernacle closed last night.

Elizabeth City N.C Spefelal Nid Church and Roai Streets F. Fagean Collier & Co New York Z. Cobb Richard Saw Fer J.T. McCabe McCabe R. J. Mitchelits Norfolk Christ's Episcopal Church

The Lasd of the Sky at Blowting Hook near Lenoir NC

A nostalgic travel sketch from Lenoir North Carolina describing Blowin Hook at 6000 feet, the winding ascent, and the daily life at the summer resort. It paints the scenic Blue Ridge surroundings, the cool air, the autumn foliage, and the restorative, cosmopolitan atmosphere attracting visitors including summer guests and families seeking healthful respite.

Lenoir N.C Speedan North Carolina Seit Teve Blowing Hoek Ecrly New Orleans Charleston Yadkin Valley John's River Blue Ridge Table Rock Yawk's Bill King's Mountain Mitchell’s Peak Ares Willebingly Veriiy

Arrest of L J Sessams in Bertie County Stolen Horse Case

A telegram alerted Sheriff Kiddick that a horse and buggy were stolen from Joshua Brown near Hertie monty. Deputies traced a stranger to a nearby house three miles away and found L. J. Sessams in bed, arrested him, and he was turned over to Bertie county authorities.

Gatesvie N.C Sherriee Kiddick Joshua Brown Hertie Monty Sinten Sherky Iddick L. J. Sessams

Edenton March 4 Local Note and Appointments

Edenton North Carolina reports Mr Wm M Bond returning from Raleigh after several days on business. Drummonds Paint Greenwe h and Sandy Point fishermen will get nets in water today. Mr T A Pretlow travels in town on Albemarle Steam Navigation business. Mr P D McKay of the state accepts a drug colleague post with Mr W Leary Jr. Louis Norman of Hertford visits town.

Edenton WN. C Spreiaty Wm. M. Bond Raleigh Drummond's Greenweh Sandy Point T. A. Pretlow Albemarle Steam Navigation Company PD. McKay W. Leary Louis Norman Hertford

Puritan at Anchor off Wilmington Drifted in Weather

The Puritan anchored at Southport this afternoon at 8:40 due to high northeasterly winds. She departed Charleston at 6 p.m. yesterday bound for New York. If winds hold, she may arrive tomorrow. All on board are reported well.

Wilmington N. C Maren B Southport Charleston New York

Norfolk visitor leaves as bridge plans take shape

Mertford reports Mr W J Cobb of Norfolk Virginia departed on the early train. County Commissioners met in extra session to discuss pling and proposals for a new iron bridge. Captain W Y Johnson and I W Nicholson, steamboat inspectors, arrived on the early train this morning. Mrs W R Stannonhouse visits relatives in Edenton North Carolina.

Stortford W. J. Cobb Norfolk W. Y. Johnson I. W. Nicholson W. RR. Stannonhouse Edenton N.C

Weyler Returns to Havana in Uneasy Mood

On March 4 Captain General Weyler arrived in Havana by transport Legazpi from Santa Clara with staff. He walked to the palace, not a crowd cheering, fueling talk of an unwelcomed surprise and possible political shifts affecting US interests. Loss of prestige from Matanzas and Santa Clara campaigns is noted as part of the backdrop to his abrupt return.

Ifavana Weyler Legazpi Santa Clara Morra Casile Cieneral Havana Muele de Cabiilesta Marquis de Amumada Pinar del Rio Beiner Mide Weyter Havans Matanzis Santa Cla Puerto Principe Warrington Mel Winley Cleveland

Inaugural Address Sparks Mixed Reactions in Richmond

Richmond Virginia March 4 Special The address by President McKinley circulated by two o clock this afternoon pleases most business and banking classes with praise for the tone. A spectator hailed the prospects as favorable for prosperity. Captain Warren S Lurty is reported as a gubernatorial candidate, aligning with Lamb faction Republicans who favor staying local. An Irish American group in the city organized for political aims, led by S B Kel ley. Patrick Mann from Battery G Fifth Artillery of the U S Army was badly injured by a fall from a train between Port Monroe and Richmond while en route to the inauguration. doctors treated him and he was moved to a retreat, then expected to return to duty soon.

Richmond McKinley Warren S. Lurty Washington Lurty Lamb S. Bk. Kelley Patrick Mann Piffth Artillery United States Army Port Monroe Richmend Tie Tansler Brock Ein Wilson Currituck Sound Sherman Diplomatic Corps Half Square Pennsylvania Avenue Madison Place Jackson Place Lafayette Square Stevenson Wolace Porter Governor's Island Melkinley Hobart Ulysses Grant Webb Hayes Harry A. Gartlehd Russell Harrison United States Porter Dehn

Petersburg News Briefs and Local Notices

March 4 Petersburg items report General Stith Boling departing for Washington to serve as a marshal in the inaugural parade. tobacco sales at warehouses included fine Tolmieco fetching 12 to 175 dollars per hundred pounds. Mrs Morton Riddle wed at home in the city. A widow with six children survives Morton Riddle. LC Schonfeld suffered paralysis yesterday with his condition described as unchanged today. Capt Gordon McCabe of Richmond visited the city.

Petersburg Stith Boling Washington Agan Morton Riddle Thomas Morton Prince Edward County LC. Schonfeld Gordon McCabe Richmond

Train Derailment Kills Two Injured Seven Near Newark

A work train derailment on March 4 near Deep Cul, about three miles east of the liv, sent a twenty four foot bankment down with Ring tires men fatally injuring two others. The dead include John Twomy Newark and Cine Dutton Newark both engineers, with John Johns Newark and Hill Dnibois Newark among the injured. J. H. Sinnart Newark, a foreman, was badly crushed as six or seven men sustained serious injuries.

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Blood Purifier Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement claims the remedy Hlootys Pills cleanses blood and relieves symptoms. It asserts natural ingredients and speedy results, urging readers to trust druggists for purchase and use.

Severe cough remedy ad in Daily Advertiser

After a blaze in Ipple Creek the editor notes a severe call for remedies. The writer claims three bottles of a cough remedy helped reduce cough and cold, and a Meritorogus remedy was needed for real relief.

Ipple Creek Chainhenatn Henderson Daily Advertiser

McKinley Parade Review Tops Washington Event

The article details President McKinley’s grand review in Washington with Vice President Hobart, Gen. Alger, Gen. Miles, and many diplomats in attendance. It notes masses along Lafayette Square, the glass balcony shelter, and notable figures among the escorts and guests as the parade proceeds past a cheering crowd.

Gary Ibevy Russell A. Alger Alger Harlan and White United States Supreme Court Miles Brown Mitchell Wisconsin Patenotre Senor Andrade Hay- Ay Pauncefate Charles G. Davies Evanston Perdinand Peck Chicago Grosvenor Ohio McKinley Hobart Gov Bushnell

Campbell on Stand Again With Some New Demonstration

Campbell of Ballentine Building promotes new specimens to agents, promising a fresh demonstration. He urges attention to upcoming showcase and his contact at 840 Main Street.

Campbell Ballentine Building Main Street

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