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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1896

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Jameson Raid Trial Opens in Bow Street Court

Dr Jameson and officers linked to the Transvaal raid faced renewed charges at Bow Street as Major Corbett and Captain Gosling joined the accused. The courtroom drew aristocracy including the Duke of Abercorn and the Earl of Coventry while Sir Richard Webster led the prosecution and a defense team appeared. The proceedings highlighted Jameson’s planned expedition to Johannesburg and his claimed motive to protect British lives and property, with Serjeant Hay testifying to the delegation’s questions and Grey’s remarks before departure. The hearing adjourned for a week.

London Dr. Jameson Transvaal Bow Street Polier Court Major Covertey Gosling Lst Duke of Abercorn Earl and Countess of Coventry Arivally Lance House of Comins Richard Webster R. i. Finlay Strdward Clarke H. Carson M. P Frank Lockwool John Peldee Jameson Iis Mijor Coventry Johannesburg Jetmnexon Mafeking Sir Richard Hay Meant Hay Geehmoiialand Jona- Hee South Africa Col Grey Mayson Bow Street

Fires devastate two firms in Pearl Street and Atkins Works

Cincinnati reports the wholesale house Mihalaviti Fletcher Co at 104-168 East Pearl burned completely with about 75000 dollars insured. In Indianapolis, the Atkins Law Works at South and Nelson streets burned from an early morning blaze damaging buildings and machinery worth about 100000 dollars, with a strange man seen lighting at another portion of the works.

Cincinnati Mihalavitely Fletcher & Co East Pearl Street Oss Indianapolis Aiking Law Works M Nols South Streets Atkins Company

Preparations To Enlist Volunteers For Home Defense

The government moves to recruit volunteers for home defense as Madrid readies, amid unverified reports of Spanish autonomy talks via Britain. The American Minister Hannis Taylor's family will stay in Madrid until May as events unfold.

Madrid Correspondencia de Espane Spain Great Britain Caban United States Fmily Hannis Taylor

Bank auctions Pace estate in Richmond court action

In Richmond on March 10 a decree in the Law and Equity Court records the sale of the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond stock once owned by James H. Pace. Chris Wan and Montague serve as trustees and receivers for Pace. The court action aims to settle Pace's debts dollar for dollar with any residue to Pace.

Richmond Law and Equity Metropolitan Bank of Richmond Chris Wan Montague James H. Pace Pace Wace

Baltimore's City Hall Faces Municipal Overhaul Fight

Baltimore's City Hall shows a dramatic shakeup as City Council eliminates the mayor's appointment power for salaried officers, leaving him only honorary board nominations. The action splits opinion, with press largely backing reform while GOP leaders warn of paralysis and longer salary protections for Democratic holdovers. The struggle moves to Annapolis and likely to the courts, with no quick resolution in sight.

Baltimore S Hy Hooper Cty Belet Senate Annapolis Hruce Ballimore Sly Cy Iy House Chatrnman Pord Baltimore City Wah Ford Lowndes Otha Republican Party Lils

Bogus Insurance Carpers Arrest in New York

Detectives from the District Attorney's office arrested Graham McAdam for larceny in connection with Lloydshire Insurance Companies. Indictments cite issuing bogus Lloyds charters and selling them. Reports say premiums from fraudulent companies reached 6 million dollars in a single year and about 120 bogus companies existed. Two other men were indicted but not yet arrested.

New York Graham McAdam Lloydshire Meddam Lloyds McAdam Lloyd's

Rioters Shot as Island Riots in St. Kitts

In the House of Commons Secretary of State for the Colonies Joseph Chamberlain cited telegrams from February reporting serious riots on St. Kitts. Two rioters had been shot, and a later dispatch said the island was quieter with a British warship's presence likely preventing a recurrence.

London Joseph Chamberlain St. Kitts

Cadet Edward P. C. Lewis Dies at VMI After Illness

Lexington Va March 10 Cadet Edward P C Lewis of Berryville Va member of the fourth elite at Virginia Military Institute died in the early morning after an illness of ten days He was the son of the late Major P L D Lewis.

A.V. M Lexington Edward PC. Lewis Berryville Virrinks Military Institute P. L. D. Lewis

Senate Clash Over Spanish Minister Raises Diplomatic Protest

In the Senate debate the Spanish minister's use of newspapers as a conduit for communications drew sharp protest. Senators Lynd Lodge and Hoar condemned foreign interference in domestic proceedings, while Teller and Gray cautioned about war risks and diplomatic propriety. The discussion touched on past incidents with Genet and Sackville West, stressing channels through the State Department rather than media.

Aswins Wowtyn Lie Hr Loud Alifor- Wi Piely Ate Dhe Pela Oder Existhings ATP Ehatr Wayne Rep New York Loud Otc Lowiwisiy Vole Natiqnaity Newteen Moklerep South Dakuta Jock Senate Wester Bernier Lodge Lodo Lodge Fl Liberal Cener Weyler Uae Spain Dvdis State Department Moat United States Gray Spaniah Maesschusetts Teller Efaley UK Mo Gomioent The United Great Britain Ide Hoar Senate of the Trent i Anatter Eam Hy Arcede Dan Dlinkster Ainisto Pianeard Lord Salley Chanberlain Iay Wren Wwe Conepess Ie Senate Hale Thie Senate Genet Washington Luskieday Sackville West Cleveland

Supreme Court citations from Richmond session docket

The March 10 proceedings before the Supreme Court of Appeals list cases including People's Mutual Live Stock vs Marye where the auditor was dismissed, Colling and others vs Christian judge passed, Patterson vs Dedier and Gallith removed to Richmond, Turner Administrator vs Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, and Kerfool’s executor vs Shenandoah Nation Bank continued. Garkish’s administrator vs Curlind’s administrator argued by Edward R. Brown for appellant and Judge J S Diggs for appellee.

Supreme Court of Appeals Richmond People's Mutual Live Marye Colling Christian Patterson Dedier Gallith Wytheville Turner Gilpin Staunton Garkish Curlind Edward 8. Brown Appellant J. S. Diggs Appellee

Convicta Garb Lecture Draws Crowd At YMCA Hall

George Kennan appeared in Siberian convict garb with chains at a YMCA talk on The Mine Work in Siberia. He depicted the sufferings and privations of miners to emphasize conditions in the mines and kept a large audience rapt with his account.

George Kennan Rene Ulne M. Oc. A Siberian Siberia Tomacoszine Abby Unese

Fraudulent Returns and Kolb Victory In Deadly Election Case

A Senate committee report alleges massive fraud in a contested Alabama style election. It claims 60,000 votes cast while only about 36,000 were valid, with black counties manipulating polls and false returns to aid Kolb over Ali. The document urges investigation and possible removal of Senator Morgan if fraud is proven, detailing the organization and influence of One Well Logic through Morse and others.

Washington D. C Muareli Fiom Toeday Senate Ali Provinne Wiis I’hones Reewhiy Denner Kolb Oates Witt Ion Bnee Ie Wwel Ital Wo Morse United States John Tl. M Morgan Mir Morgan

Rebels Clash Near Matanzas In Four Hour Battle

General Prats reports a four hour battle near Gare Matanzas where 4000 rebels led by Quinton Banderas and Ansel Cuerm clashed with entrenched forces. Rebels dispersed the enemy after reinforcements arrived. many killed or wounded on both sides. Planters in Matanzas and Movan signed a memorial asking Captain General to suspend tax collection and debt proceedings amid crop troubles.

Mavana Prat Quinton Banderas Ansel Cuerm Sante Mavont Matanzas Nia Judtela Jpynacood

Auction sale at Ureir auction house items from going out business

Creeey Co and others announce a sale at Ureir auction house this morning. A large assortment includes over shirts, jeans, drawers, men's hose, and various garments for men and boys. Sale is absolute with all goods from a going out of business inventory. Also a drug ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets.

S. i, Creeey & Co Wm. Pannuil Hoaniwer Wilsell Ureir Auction House Church Etreel Partica

Levy Brothers offers discounted fabrics and linens at 274 Main Street

Forcing Down Prices. All bleached and unbleached ecot tons and wool spring dress goods are 25c a yard. Our cash system makes cheap retailing a success. Vine Marseilles bedspreads, towels 20x48 inches, fine Japanese silks 11c to 39c. Four button kid gloves 67c. Levy Brothers at 274 Main Street.

Marseilles Levy Brhos Main Street

Pay A Lotments In Navy To Be Made Law

Washington March 10 Some weeks ago a ruling prohibited navy officers from diverting portions of their pay for families while on duty. The Navy asks Congress to provide a legal basis for retaining such allotments as a portion of pay. The matter has drawn attention from Navy committees examining the issue.

Washington Oso Couises Mie White Biguarig Naval Seite Conmittes TH Ho Phy

Norfolk annexation debate tracks city costs and street plans

The Norfolk select and common councils debated Holt Street and York Street purchases and street openings. Members weighed condemnation costs, committee referrals, and a 1250000 budget for a new school building. A new salary committee and annexation delegation to Richmond were also noted.

Fight over party lines in Ohio caucus ends contested

Columbus dispatch reports a heated struggle within the party over delegate selection. The four leading factions, Woratter, Washeell, Mana, and tivosvenor, clash over seats and influence as Crosgonor and Poraker maneuver for position. With the state convention looming, party leaders face a pivotal decision on representation and future agendas.

Columbus Beer Charles Th. Wut Moraes Politien Fleuten- Hi Naathonoal Come Mitte Worakver Crozvenor Dhiss Howef Public Works State Food Com- Hissin Supreme Our

Death Rover Capture in Danville Va

George Hvans a negro desperado who murdered Jailer William Cook then was shot as officers closed in on Washington street. After a tense standoff he killed himself to avoid capture. His body was taken to the courthouse for public viewing as townspeople gathered.

Danville Maren George Hvans Willi A. Cook Washington Street Porse Hngve Belheg

London Venezuelan talks denied by diplomats

Washington March 10 frequent repetition in London journals claims progress in talks between the British Ambassador and the Venezuelan Minister to settle the boundary dispute. Both diplomats denied the reports though compromise may be sought later through mediation moving toward resumption of relations and arbitration independent of the high commission.

Benint Washington London von Joetdent Lis Imiuny United States High Commission

Treasury Gold Reserve and London Exchange Proceeds

The treasury gold reserve closed at 120,265,010 with daily withdrawals of 192,000. The Treasury received 14,225 from a London-based exchange via the Consul General and a London prebendary for deposit to the conscience account.

Conserencia Pond Washington Muarch Treasury Busilnees Secretary of the Treasury Department of State United States London Bari New York

Norfolk Public Building Bill Move Favored by Subcommittee

A public holding for Norfolk Washington D C March 10 says the subcommittee will Friday report to the full committee in favor of the bill providing for a public building at Norfolk. Mr Tyler will appear before the committee that day and today sent in the nomination of Hugo Oxterhouse of Norfolk to the naval cadet with Washington say or of Norfolk as alternate. The examination will take place at Annapolis April 15.

Washington, D. C Spe- Cify Norfolk Tyler Hugo Oxterhouse Naval Cadet Washington Ayor Annapolis

Indiana Sails for Port Royal in Dry Dock Parade

The Hatsieship Indiana left Fortress Monroe at 2 pm for Port Royal to avoid disappointing crowds hoping to view the vessel in dry dock. The accident is trifling, but may slow progress though punctual arrival at Port Royal is anticipated. Frank M. Gale, sole agent, advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dauntless Bicycle at Wright's 190 Main Street with a cut pricelist in the Virginian.

Indiana Fortress Monroe Port Royal Frank Gale Wright's Main Street Virginian

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