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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1896

Page

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Not Afraid of Death Exacts Self in Woodward Siege

William Etlinger a Woodward area desperado held out in a hillside house after sheriff’s deputies attempted arrest. Fire and siege forced defense, and Etlinger killed himself in the blaze as constable Marner and others were wounded. the mob found the body of Constable Marner and Etlinger’s family escaped.

Belleforte Willam Etlinger Puinger Woodward Thi Benjamin Benner Ritimer Marner Evinger C. G. Mou John Posterin Jetli- Ker Eiinger Rtlinger Shavner Ringer King bin Diesen Etinger Fred Motz Kulinger Bulneer Sherile Eltinger Frank Gelswhite Ivinger Tittinger Robert Miller John Musser Etlinger Aishidee Palinger Chilaren Dtlinger Condo Chasels Ami Ettiger Constable Banner Trarner Jirs

Hoyle Seated Two Votes In Kentucky Legislature Turmoil

In Frankfort Kentucky a joint session of the legislature produced a chaotic scene as coalitions shifted. Hemiblicans solidified against Blackburn while Carlisle gained ground. The ballot showed Boyle 4 Blackburn 48 Carlisle 15 Pett 2 as the scene ended with Democratic caucus support coalescing behind Carlisle.

Dichborn Mim Frankfort Marcel Col. St. John Boyle Blackburn Carlisle Minston Carlist Benatore Holloway Nowe Halyer Stith Stephenson Welzsinger Bolten Bald Daugherty Norman Rice Morrington Poor Pett Robbins Sound Money Boyle Cartiste Assembly Tul- Journeda Souml Money Lay Clark Warren John J. Johnson Floyd County

Baltimore Centennial Exposition Fails to Gain Ground

Baltimore March 9 The plan to hold a Baltimore Centennial Exposition received a setback when 2 of 38 directors signed a resolution noting unsettled national finances railroad failures and lack of private subscriptions. The measure calls for postponement and safekeeping of books until conditions improve, to be presented to stockholders March 7 for ratification at a critical meeting.

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Relief efforts amid Van siege to aid Kurdish refugees

Grace Kimball, missionary of the American Bureau, reports that five battalions will move to protect Christians in Van from Kurds. Missionaries plan to curb Herald relief in the city, shift refugees to villages, and urge funds for winter survival, famine relief, and continued industrial aid for thousands of women and children.

Van Sully Christian Herald America Industral Bureau Man Em Grace Kimball The American Bureau

War in Cuba Shifts to Second Period Says American Planter

J Frank Clark reports Cuban insurgents under Gomez and Maceo advance through Matanzas and Havana provinces. Weyler strengthens but cannot stop holes in lines as railways burn and towns are torched. Clark notes insurgents control large areas while both sides commit attacks. weathering war wears down sugar and tobacco prospects.

Havana Marel 4 Tampa Mareh Maximo Gomez Matanzas Santa Clara Benins Weyler Martoex Campos Thi J Spain Trawes Wead Santa Chira Gomez Matangazi Vane Maceo Hinvans Orient Asnia Cigiheer Batabang Althoush Pinar Novies

Spain denies French loan negotiations report

A Madrid dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette rejects a Times Madrid telegram claim that Spain sought French mediation for a loan and a French occupation in Central Africa. The note says France offered a large loan and Cuba support in exchange for concessions, but Madrid denies any such alliances or promises. Spain has European sympathy but no stated agreements.

London Pall Mall Gazette Madrid London Times Spain Nad P Reneh Tout Central Africa Moroccco Madrid Had Sebrpttid Apopossales France Cuba Spal Byala Gayette Fudds Inet

Angry Italian Mob Riots Sweep Through Cities

Rome reports say Pisa students rioted to block artillery departures for Africa shouting anti government slogans and torching newspapers. Milan and Turin saw mobs seize stations, clash with police and troops firing to clear crowds, injuring soldiers and officials. Protests spread as radicals and republicans demand recall of troops and amnesty for rioters.

Rome Pisa Afrien Lise Nagecen Milan Africa Mare Prrina Fallan Rythren Abyssinia Turin Police Srigaser Chamber of Deputies Iveanarchy Annesty Chelly

Ambassador Bayard Speeches Stir Washington March

A pending revolution censure of Ambassador Hayard for Boston England speeches faces a House timetable. Speaker Deed ta hints they will be called after other appropriation bills pass, promising a spirited though not acrimonious debate. Democrats led by Mr. McCreary vow opposition. Republicans unified in support.

Washington Hayard Boston England McCreary Kentucky

Blue Book on Venezuela Disputed Boundaries Published

London reports the government will issue a blue book titled Documents and Correspondence bearing on Britain and Venesuela. It surveys early exploration, Dutch and Spanish occupations, treaties from 1648 to 1845, and outlines Britain’s stance on territories once tied to Dutch and Spanish claims in Guiana and surrounding regions.

London Moundney Venezuela Ber Madesty Venesula Mareh Iso Itsiaitetes Britain Munster Spain Netherlands Millmater

MUMERED KING PENSION CUT DISCUSSION IN LONDON

A Home despatch says King Mumbert would abdicate rather than surrender the Italian province of Iry then. In the Commons, War Secretary Campbell-Bannerman moved to cut 1800 pounds from the vote for a special pension to the Duke of Cambridge, former commander in chief, as part of army estimates debate.

Cambridge London Mumbert Irythen Africa House of Commons H. Campbell-Bannerman Lord Rossberg Duke of Cambridge

Miners sail for gold fields from Port Townsend

A steamship Topeka departed at noon with a record load of 800 miners bound for Cook's Inlet and Yukon fields. Nearly as many more have booked future passages. The steamship Arki arrived yesterday with its full capacity already spoken for.

Port ‘Townsend Wash Cook's Inlet Yukon Arki

President repudiates rumors on Cuban policy press claims

March 6 report from Washington notes the Chicago Associated Press misrepresented the Presidents stance on Cuban belligerency and recognition. President Cleveland says he never saw the alleged statement and does not know who authored it. He distance ensures no administration endorsement and dismisses suggestions of any official communication.

Bea Washington Chiccago Associated Press Hoeven Ord Susanta Cleveland Associated Press Hincheven Secretiry Olney Madrid EL Din United States Senor de Lome Cheveland

Snow Hill Fire Threat Fails as Town Holds

Snow Hill Maryland narrowly escapes destruction as flames sweep from a lumber yard and several shops. The blaze, discovered at 1 40 AM, attacked warehouses and stores along Railroad and Washington streets, with major losses to Smith Moore and Co and others. By 3 AM fire under control. losses total several thousand dollars with limited insurance. The report also notes a separate maritime incident and the President Cleveland receptions schedule.

Maryland Pire Snow Hill Mareh Wilson Lee House Smith, Moore & Co W. D. Coddsey & Sons John Walter Smith George W. Bishop ET. Williams & Son Parson

In Circles of Trade Report on Woollen Goods Slump

Merchants report reduced working forces and many mills stopping production for a time. Cotton goods price cuts continue with limited success, while large mills and the woollen sector face weak demand. South and East show varied results, with overall trade edges improving after harsher winter.

Wollen Coton New York R. G. Duncan United Canada Baltimore and Ohio Rlaen Crrba Brad Streets Tron Steel Baltimore Gulf States Jacksonville Galveston

Salvation Army prepares for Booth leadership at Bible House

New York March 6 Salvationists and auxiliaries crowded the Bible House as Ballington Booth and Major Glenn were expected to take possession soon. Officials did not appear and no details on quarters were provided.

New York Bible House New Salvation Army Whit Ballington Booth Salvationists Glenn

American Journals Boycott Key Deciphered

London March 6 The correspondent of the United Press in Donati telegraphs that the Washington Evening Star and the News Tribune World and Times are prohibited from entering Turkey. The Gold Reserve in Washington closes with the reserve at a stated level.

London United Preas Donati Washington Evening Star News Tribune, World and Litsena Turkey the Gold Reserve Phety

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