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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1896

Page

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Liberal split over fusion and Italy’s Abyssinian drift

London reports detail the Liberal party rift between the National Liberal Federation and the Liberal Central Association over fusion. The Radical faction led by figures like Mr Henry Labouchere and Sir Charles Dilke urge independence from the central body as money worries press the party. The Abyssinia crisis drives speculation on Britain’s stance with Italy and potential shifts in Cabinet support, while discussions touch Kassala, German ties, and the broader European balance of power.

London National Liberal Wederation Liberal Central Association Mommls Rascal Vonmattter Mtr Henry Labochere Charles Dik Phm Stanhope Willian Vernon Harcourt Na- Lioial Central Association Maghind Terminy Simmer Crisp Salletury Abyssinia Crixpi Homer Italy Eita Somaliland Riiteos Owen Abys Dyer Chustipeos Denis Tallin Meneless Cloyman Pastronat Africa Bertin Lisbon Hay Ilole Transvaal

Congress Debates Post Office Budget and Reforms

Washington March 7 The House continued its consideration of the Post Office appropriation with a lengthy general debate. Mr Lowd of California criticized the Post Office Committee while noting government operation and potential profits from postal services amid calls to raise pay for fourth class clerks. The session adjourned after moving to committee of the whole and approving a Senate bill. The House also approved diploma distribution for World's Fair exhibitors and a tribal incorporation bill, while rejecting a Senate concurrence.

Washington House Lowd Repo Ualifora Trewcury Uwe Cina Louse Masong Indian Territory

Senatorial Demonstration in Kentucky Sparks Quorum Break

In ikfort Kentucky on March 7 during U S Senate voting Speaker Wlanford Republican sought Carlisle for Senator with help from GOP votes. Fehon failed but Republicans abstained enough to break a quorum and adjournment motion carried after Blaeck burn and Carnishe tallies.

Ikfort United States Benarop Tre Tay Wlanford Reopublican Carlisle Senmiter LOT Wats Hrvache Inti Repubican Mis Fehon Pep Boyle Blackburn Slosh Barlotsiy Dallas Blaeckburn Carnishe

Merchants Arm Themselves Against Imports On American Vessels

A rambling early report notes that the engineers of Coli oppose imports via American ships and that merchants in Cieufuegos have boycotted machine aid. The piece mentions possible actions in Piyang and describes Spaniards’ bitter stance toward Americans.

Key West Fin Mareh Tavann Capi Cieufuegos Admeleinehine Piyang

Fire damages Jennessen Lumber plant in Cincinnati

A blaze at the Jennessen Lumber Company plant at Sixth and Front streets in Cincinnati burned shortly before noon. Losses are estimated at twenty five thousand dollars with eleven thousand dollars covered by insurance.

Cincinnati Mareh Jennessen Lumber Company Sixth and Front Street

War Talk and Cuban Tensions Reported from Havana

Havana dispatch summarizes growing public tension as Spanish actions provoke U S debate. It notes Cuban enthusiasm for possible war, mixed demonstrations among students, Mexican and American interests in Cuba, Weyler ready to act, and ongoing troop movements and executions amid incursions near Havana, Matanzas, Santa Chica, and surrounding provinces.

Havana Key West Menhiir Spain United States Gener Weyler Mataneas Santa Chirk Wis HiMotoe Ain Calva Cannaseer Weyler Morales Wsisigias Flavann Maren Oleral Aelo- Busso Maceo Jose Cnegerio Deb Oyafita San Diego Dunrhe Ovallia Durie Ceuta Wien Honea Weslot Col. Loco Pye Hira Mate Hope Gost Lioniame Martins

Unclear political plot surfaced in Kingston area

A fragment reports a plot involving leaders named President and Dedito oyager in Kingston and Porton Prince Port on March 7. It mentions seized rifles and arrests of several others tied to a revolutionary group led by a figure described as the power leader, previously exiled five years for conspiracy.

Kingston Jaminion Agabes Porton Prince Newern Minneoi Mantpeat Monpolite

Notable Egyptian Oriental Window Display and Arrest

An Ghia Colm and others display a window of Meyptian coins and Oriental novelties at 1 Dy Street Dos. Nannie Powell was arrested by Sergeants Taylor and Williams for running a house of ill fame and selling liquor without a license and was taken to the station, later brought before Justice Gregory.

Nannie Powell NowMute Street Taylor Williams WM Fame Justice Gregory

Epworth Church Address Focuses on YMCA Efforts

This afternoon at four Dr. Young of the Epworth Church delivers an address to men. The full orchestra attends and Sunday services remain highly interesting. The hall shows new decoration by Willard J. Brown under a local businessman's guidance. A Literary Society meeting follows Monday night at 7:30 with debate contenders Seward Moreland Norman Hall and others. George Kennin's lecture Tuesday night promises impact, while Thursday hosts a key reception. Members only attend the communal exercises and a new board is introduced by a five member committee overseeing arrangements and plans for the young men.

Young Epworth Bane Willard J. Brown Norfolk VY. M. C.A Literary Society of the Association Messrs Seward J.T. Moreland Norrian Als. Hall J Coimmnasium

Trusts Sale of County Property in Norfolk County

Substituted trustee Georges Lartin will sell Massonbury tract known as A on the plat by FL. Partiook dated March 1 1544 and recorded in Norfolk County VA. The sale follows a chancery decree of March 20 18? in the Etheredge case. Property conveyed to Parke Woindexter and Kim Etheridge by deed dated November 6 18M and recorded.

Georges Lartin Tones Creek Massonbury's FL. Partiock Norfols County Court Mantel John Ss. Etheredge Parker Woindexter and Kiam Etheridge

New Hotel Stationery Cabinet Lauded In Norfolk

A novel hotel stationery holder cabinet by George Tl. Leteh, a veteran Norfolk hotelier, features pockets for covvelone and paper and a blotter. Inside is an information directory with a Norfolk area write up, listings for rectories, churches, and Sunday services, plus a table of data. Thomas Ferguson, a known descriptive writer, is noted as author of the content. The cabinet is to be produced for display in the Atlantic hotel back room and touted as an advertising medium.

Churely Thomas Perguson Norfolk Persusen Sears Haley Eurine Rehmuts

Tr Thieecend Win Whintcoen in Small Shop Fire

A fire at a small shop on Wolfe Street near Mhapel Lane shortly before midnight destroyed a lamp and a can of enealine. The blaze caused damage to Colline whiskers and led to a police response. The suspect fled but was later identified by a Crom bow Ob officer.

Tsage Colbine Wolfe Street Mont

There Was No Burglar in Mrs. Edwards Home

No burglar report from Liz Edwards of No Vl Hints s as she yelled at a burglar who appeared from a front window just before midnight. Officer W O Wilkinson responded and found no one in the premises, though the intruder fled after failing to disclose where items were stored. Johnston China Co. at 79 31 33 Granby Street advertised toilet sets at cost.

Liz Edwards Wikinson Johnston China CO Granby Street

Deformation of the Municipal Fight Shapes Richmond Politics

Richmond March 7 The bitter intra party struggle within the Republican city organization centers on Col Lamb and Col Laan as they clash over leadership and delegates. Waddill and Lamb factions contend the chairman lacks authority, while supporters push for convention alignment with MeKinley and possible Walker candidacy. Public meetings loom as primary elections approach with Mayor Taylor’s record drawing business support and renewed efforts to mobilize delegates ahead of the mid April vote.

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Bargain Bonanza Opens At Norfolk Store For Five Cities

The Modern Cash Bargain Centre at 174 Main Street advertises spring values for Norfolk Portsmouth Werkley Newport News and Kampton Roads shoppers. Dress goods and linings feature deep cuts with waists shirts and gloves heavily discounted, plus quilts, silk, hosiery and assorted apparels and household items.

Lovy Benn Kampton Roads Norfolk Portsmouth Werkley Newport News Krampton Amely Co Lear den Eister

Street Car Horror at Bridge Crash in Nashville

At 2 o clock this afternoon a street car from Memphis to Sun Say a plunged from a bridge on Lauderdale Street and dived into the water fifteen feet below. Thirteen aboard were injured though few fatally. Motorman Robert Bessomnett and conductor George Tucker were arrested on the theory the car was moving too fast. Mrs Fisher and her baby escaped serious harm by clinging to a window sill as the car toppled.

Nashville Tenn Memphis Keale Magnolia Park Rossey Lhe Dayou Lauderdale St. Paul Vance Street Seriou Robert Be Smnett Mra Leonord Rosemond Fannie Rosamond Manny Rosamond G. W. Fisher Albert Landstreet Prank Prain St. Joseph's’ Hospital Edward Lanier Tventy Pauderdals Street Fara

Treasury Gold Reserve Improves After Tax Day Close

The Treasury gold reserve in Washington on March 7 posted $125,056,520 at close. Withdrawals for the day totaled $61,700.

Trenaury Gold Reserve Washington Treasure Fold

Great Unloading Sale at Wrights 108 Main Street

Bargain sale advertised with low prices on cambric shirting damask linen collars dress goods and remnants. Items include best dressmaker cambric 49c 6 inch damask 2 inch cream damask silk Gloria handles 4 ply linen collars and silk stockings. Prices claim to be drastically reduced with sale goods possibly slightly soiled. All bargains hold through the week.

Talleoes Gloria

Greenwood's The Casket offers best value on watches and repair

Size and price quality and reasonableness in it Greenwood's is preeminent. You get at The Casket the teed price on a filled case. Diamonds at scale. Closing out remnants of spoons and forks and fancy prices regardless of cost. Greenwood is the place to have your watch repaired with the best men. Hats for spring. A fine selection to replace what you need at the lowest prices.

Greenwood Snecale Greenwood Place

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