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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1896

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Destitution Spreads as Cuban Rebels Strike

Havana March 11 reports unify Gomez Maceo and Lacret near Tavynna line east of Cuba. Rebels regroup to strike, with 15,000 troops said to be assembling after renewed clashes with Spanish forces. Telegraph failures blamed for misreports as cane fires rage in Matanzas and groves grind to a halt.

Havana Key West Gomez Maceo Lacret Tavynna Messues Talon Callanos Calixto Gareta Congress Union of Forces Matanzas Gormz Onl Mieco Genera Pando Cilbarien Neal Caplielis Domingo Retourne Oyalirk Vwtte Alee Ff Penetas Dart Mabelige Wetaile Paris Filorlor Ghaenteos Mable Oxye & Pompton

Expedition to Cuba Spars with Rumor and Delay

A rumor of a new Cuban expedition led by General Gareky surfaces as a steamer ready to sail from the New Jersey coast waits offshore. Local Cuban leaders still dispute Gareky’s leadership while signaling lingering doubts about further efforts. In Charleston, a sailor named Christian Anderson drowns from a rigging accident aboard the schooner Campbell near Bradley's Wharf after sailing from New York.

Philadelphia Hots New Jersey Dimitt de Wieire Calista Gareky Garek Yrtingusm Loyatty Charleston Tanne Campbell Mathews Bradley's Wharf Apsley Christian Anderson Anderson New York Pebmare

New York Senate Passes Bill Amended For Assembly Concurrence

The Greater New York BLL Albans Muateh iL-Lesow bill passed the Senate this afternoon by a vote of 88 to. The measure was amended today and moves to the Assembly for concurrence.

Greater New York Muateh Lesow Senate Assembly

Laid to Rest Archbishop Kenrick of St. Louis

In Cavalry Cemetery the remains of Peter Richard Kenrick, archbishop of St. Louis for five decades, lie after a funeral in the old Cathedral on Walnut Street attended by about 10,000 people. Archbishops Kath and Ryan preached, Cardinal Gibbons attended, and some 800 priests joined the solemn rites before the procession to Calvary Cemetery.

St. Louis Cavalry Cemetery Peter Richard Kenrick Diocese of Amerea Walnut Street Calvary Cemetery Kath Ryan Philadelphia Cardinal Gibbons Bishope

Lieut Stevens Placed On Probation For Promotion

Lieut T H H Stevens formerly of the Yorktown faces a probationary year before possible promotion to Lieutenant-Commander. A board found him unfit for advancement at this time due to professional concerns, despite mental and physical readiness. The President orders ongoing duties, a year of familiarization, and reexamination. if qualified, he will be advanced. The officer is son of Rear Admiral Stevens, retired.

Washington T. HH. Stevens Yorktown Snte Stevens Naval Register

Striking machinists halt Chicago presses over demands

In Chicago on March 11 machinists employed by a city pressmen’s union began a wildcat strike to halt Columbus Day operations. The Tribune faced a labor action as machinists demanded recognition and pay increases, with leaders saying the walkout might spread to other plants, possibly affecting the next day’s editions.

Chicago Wil Pers Cifedge Tribune PSA Pelee Bris New York

Prisoners to Be Pardoned in Surprise Move

London dispatch reports a cabinet decision to pardon certain prisoners, including Sir Nelo Neo, a former member of the Chamber of Parties, whose sentence was pending reform. The measure aims to temper political tensions and ease national unrest during a period of strained parity and social turmoil.

London Slenor Vel- Neo Chamber of the Paties

Election of Railroad Directors in New York

Election of the Atlanta and Charlotte Adyline stock in bevel hotels held an annual meeting here to elect directors. The old president died. Frederick Cromwell and John Milton were re elected, with Richard Vow and Pope Dickinson deceased. There were 20,404 votes cast. Directors then re elected Fatrehid president, N. W. Wilmer secretary, and George Sherman, Livingston, as treasurer.

New York Atlinta Chnotte Adykine Bevel Ald Prederick Cromwel John Mitleton Richard Vow Poop Dickinson Directora Fatrehid N. W. Wilmer George Shermin

Virginia Supreme Court hears Garland and others today

In Richmond Virginia March 11 the Supreme Court of Appeals heard cases including Garland versus Garland continued from yesterday argued by Dr O Brown and Judge William J Robinson for the appellant and by Judge J S Diggs for the appellee submitted Sargent vs Irving Ciordan vs Whitlock argued by Henry G Cannon for the appellant and Judge W J Leake for the appellee

Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals Giarland

American Tankers' Association names St. Louis for convention

New York March 11. The Executive Council of the American Tankers' Association selected St. Louis as the site for the annual convention this year. Duluth Springfield UK and San Antonio Texas were among the contestants for the convention.

New York American Tankers’ Association St. Louis Convernation Wis Duluth Springfield San Antonio Tex

The Stormer Commodore Fears Sea Run In Heavy Gales

The Stormer Commodore remained in Charleston harbor all day March 11 fearing to put to sea due to heavy gales. The small steamer would have faced a rough voyage offshore. Treasury Bay reserve in Washington closed at 125,889,011 dollars with withdrawals of 198,900 dollars for the day.

Charleston D. C Treneaury Gold Reserve Washington Treasurry Bay

Senate Debates Cuban Conference Report and Dupont Seat Move

Long session in Washington centers on Hoar resolution to postpone Cuban conference report while Dupont seat question looms large. Debate cites state papers, committee actions, and the need for full information amid international tension and domestic political stakes.

Baltimore Bishop Leads Snowbound Session of M E Conference

Bishop Henry Warren of Denver opened the 112th annual Baltimore M E Conference amid a heavy snowstorm. About 160 ministers answered roll call as the session began at the Broad Street Church, with worship led by Bishop Warren and Bishop Bowman. A resolution to abolish the itinerant system was adopted for study and debate at the General Conference. The meeting focuses on lay representation, presiding elders, and future conference structure, with plans to continue through Tuesday.

Baltimore Henry Warren Denver Ballimore Old O'Clock Bureral Warren Bat Lshop Bowman United States Ator Hishop Bowman John Lanihan Wriedt Jointis General Conference Eelock Society Way Columbia George (. Haeon Maperstown Daltinone Washington Macon Washington City Phat Phat Oly TL 1S Viehep Andrews

Merl Maullive Fights Lavigno In Six Round Bonus Bout

At Madison Square Garden March 11 Jack McAuliffe returned to the ring after a long absence to fight “NW” Lavigno in six rounds. McAuliffe showed flashes of his old speed but appeared off condition while Lavigno dominated. Police halted the sparring on a popular verdict with no official referee, about 3,000 spectators watching. McAuliffe challenged Lavigno to a rematch within ten weeks as negotiations proceed.

New York Jack Mer- Aullive Livieno Madson Square Carden Uume Annage HG McAulife McAduliffe Lavignic McAntie Savigns

Corbett to fight Fitzsimmons for $10,000 purse

Pittsburg March 11 James J Corbett signed articles forwarded by the National Sporting Club London to meet Robert Fitzsimmons next June for a purse of 10000 with the winner taking all. Each man gets 500 for expenses provided his own gloves and fight under the Queensbury rules. Articles go to Fitzsimmons for his signature.

Pittsburg James J. Corbett National Sporting Club London Robert Fitzsimmons Margulis of Queensbury Bitzsimmona

Kentucky House Sees Mob Rule Over Seating Contest

In Frankfort protests erupted as the House debated the Kaufman Dunlop contest. A mob surrounded the chamber while gunmen were noted in the crowd. The roll call ended with 8 of 10 Democrats backing Carlisle, and the chamber adjourned at 1 10 p.m. with no Republican votes cast.

Frankfort Kaufman-Dunlop Myr Carroll Jechre Fipple Charr Sq Holses Poor Preeti Tan State House Sonite Denoen Seiatora Seuliia Semiborg Walton James Jack Chinh Kim Witbins Walter Sharp Tyler Seniter Blackburn Awas Coolipss Senate Dunlop Brianford Meuse Daley Lieut-Gary Worth- Heton Biantard Himeet Wronston Domderat Acllan O Dtr Proneton Ibanthy Iso Om Junius House Filippin Truckmer Seasion

Resignation of Interior Official Ties to Senate Contest

Washington March 11 Judge J J Holl Assistant Attorney General for the Department of the Interior has tendered his resignation to Secretary Hicke Smith to take effect March with next Judge Hall to a Georgia and will return to that state to take position as General Attorney for the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad There is a rumor around the department that Judge Hall will use his influence with the read on behalf of Secretary Wake Smith in the senatorial contest in which ex Speaker Crisp will be an active candidate.

Washington Senator Hoar Hoar Senate Dupont Delaware Howe Committee On Foreign Vic Benator Sherman Duneoln Grant Fish Benoni General Sherman Dione Siid Eeme Committee On Perelign Bie Fons Sada Perehuttow Turple Den Indlatin Econ Pritehamd North Cirotina Delaweare Benale Durie Mor. Aden Wee Spd Meried W Mineo Whey Hewes Poors Rentirence Viekdodt Wheeler Ellos Spafford Thurman Privaere Mir Mitchelli Mitchell Pritelind Durban House Tlonr Li Sale Morgin Spain Sherman Congress Morgan Tloar Committee On Judiciary Llowr Committee On Worelen Phowr Belier Viegr Lon State Department Sharman Moe Conmitte Ebfal Hberliy Morgen Cata Seward Natinister Mtr Sherman Sareisn Ovo Adalvanoa Moran Wott Pale Phage Pratt Funations de dl Olney Wis Oelook Steplore Celesbar Quise Bingham Kale Washington, D. C J. J. Holl Department of the Interior Hicke Smith Judge Hall Georgia, Southern and Floridia Railroad Wake Smith Crisp

Georgia Governor Atkinson Visits Washington With Son

Gov Atkinson of Georgia spent a brief session on the Senate floor in Washington today. He is in the capital with his young son making his first visit to Washington and plans to return home tonight via Port Royal to witness the decking of the battleship Indiana.

Gov. Atkinson Washington Govy. Atkinson Georgia Senate Port Royal Indiana

Rumors and Stock Rally At New York Exchange

New York on March 11. The stock exchange saw tremendous trading and a sharp rise in American Tobacco stock to 24 from 72 yesterday amid rumors of settlements in the war. Rumors claimed Drummond Tobacco and Leg Bell & Meyers opposed a truce. both denied any deal. Officials dismissed mentions of Neate resuming dividends. A report of forced covering of short interest gained credence despite denials.

New York T He Stock Exchange Drummond Tobacco Company Leg- Bell & Meyers Company St. Louis Drummond Sayer American Tobacco Company Dentala Neate Company Ying

Republican State Convention Adopts Foraker Slate

In Columbus Ohio March 11 delegates assembled slowly as Temporary Chairman Parker opened the session. The committee reports were adopted preserving Foraker as chairman and adopting the party platform without amendment. Notable officers and electors were chosen by acclamation, with several names from Cincinnati Cleveland Sandusky and East Liverpool. The platform denounces protections tariffs and denigrates democracy while calling for a return to former policy to restore prosperity and stability.

Columbus Chirman Poraker Arde Mish Mckinsey Committee On Persmanent Foraker R. W. Tayior Committee On Woraker Gov Bushnell Marcus A. Hanna C. H W. Grosvenor Joseph E. Lawes Dayton Charlies Fleischman Cincinnati Marshall J. W.hams Representative Bickburn F. B. McNeal Genesia

Cleveland sails for duck hunting trip to Widewater Virginia

President Cleveland left Washington at 11 PM aboard the Maple for a duck hunting voyage with Lt. Lamberton and Dr. Orsilye aboard. The party, including Richard Walter Gatsonol, heads to Widewater in the Potomac, as snow falls on the river.

Cleveland Potowmac River Dr. Orsily Washington and Nottaly

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