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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1896

Page

2

The Casket Adverts and Banking Update

An 1880s newspaper fragment combines an ad for The Casket offering a gold plated watch and bargain goods at low prices with a note on Greenwood's watch repairs and a New York Treasury report. It also reports George N. Collins becoming Comptroller of the Currency, via Secretary Carlisle’s recommendation, succeeding the late Trenholm in the Division of Issues.

Sinice iGreemswood Greenwood Washington Treasury George N. Collin Charleston Carste Eckele Trenholm

Political letter shakes Richmond party leaders

Colonel William Lamb of the State Republican Committee received a resignation letter from Michmond chairman Michael Murphy. Lamb dictated a reply denouncing the move while defending Irish Republicans, as the Virginian noted Lamb’s absence and the party’s internal struggles. Newsrooms sought comment, while Bowden’s faction awaited guidance and precinet chairmen prepared for a reorganized party structure. Interest grew as Speakings and committee meetings unfolded and Lebanon’s allies debated loyalty and strategy.

William Lamb State Republican Committee National Republican Committee Michael Murphy Republican Party Michmond Alea Lamb Col Lamb Stitho Mr. Murphy Willie Krumb Bay Mall Murphy Mornay Col Liab Virginkin Durhy Mir Murpne Saylong Ou Bert Wil State Executive Committee Dela Saburdas Sern

Remarkable Woman Demonstrates Toes For Work And Piano

Misa Lizzie L Sturgeon exhibited at 286 Church Street proving how a person born with disabled hands can perform embroidery crochet sewing and even play piano with toes She writes with her toes and uses her feet to wield tools daily exhibitions announced in another column Meanwhile a coroner's jury ruled the death of Thomas Harney accidental after a shooting at Ocean View Johnson claimed self defense but Barnes denied intent and the wounded youth was moved toward the Ocean View train then to Norfolk

Vine Street Louk Lamb Wiskins Pps Misa Lizzie L. Sturgeon No. 286 Church Street Miss Sturgeon Thomas Harney Ocean View William Johnson Wal Weel Dental Young Johnson Marnes Gohnson Ohnson Barnes Hing Dinenes Glohmnson Carnes Norfolk

Richmond Dispatch Reporter Recaps Virginia Officials Meeting

Washington correspondent reports Senmtoy Abr tin of Virginia met with Representative Tyler on the harbor channel project from Hampton to Norfalts TV ard. The Equitable Building Association offers were announced with officers named and a fifteen percent annual dividend declared, plus a twenty percent surplus distribution among stockholders.

Washington Richmond Dispatch Norfolk Equitable Building Association Sulug Ternwhol Neely Wo OH. Barnard E. Nottinisham Virwirdent A. PB Warrington Rotary N. Beaman John Ooly W. H. Darnard Nottingham Leasman Edward Mahoney Sindrew I2berson Jmiunal Mividhene Ffteen Clitmo

War survivor and funeral notices from Portsmouth area

In a Portsmouth region report, Ada Mayo and Bertha Jones, both described with colored status, suffer and witness a violent episode on Hathat street. Dr Speight cares for Jim Barbour as Mayo’s destructive actions draw attention. The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Taylor occurred yesterday morn at 11 with Stew BR Hatcher conducting and Dr A I Owen assisting. Interment followed at Portlok Cemetery. Washington News notes a Norfolk public building bill advancing after House subcommittee approval.

Ada Mayo Bertha Jones Dr. Speicht Mayo Tor Spelehe Jim Elzabett Taylor Maes

Mir. Fr. Sebbler to Open Clothing House in City Store

Mir. Fr. Sebbler arrives to remodel the store tied to the Five Godson Crit Sispe, planning a grand opening around March 28 as one of the city’s largest and finest shops. D Cressey & Co announce an auction today at 42 Church Street with furniture and household goods on sale. Tassett advertises a spring millinery exhibit starting Monday March 15 in the Columbia Building. Old Point schedule shows Sunday steamship service from Pay Line wharf at 10 am and 4 pm, returning at 12 noon and 6 pm. The Correct Thing offers glasses and eye specs from Dr. Weck.

Mir Sebbler Crit Sispe Mareh Tassett Virginian Columbia Building Ol Dominion Steamship Company Old Point Pay Line

YMCA Banquet Marks Large Guthbering of Norfolk Members

The Young Men's Christian Association of Norfolk held a grand oyster supper after introducing its new Board of Directors in a crowded Wells Street building. Mayor Pettit presided as dignitaries and members mingled, with speeches praising growth and past achievements as the association plans future outreach and membership expansion.

Young Men's Christan Association Young Men's Christian Association of Norfolk Towson Uist Meyer Miyor Pettit Wil Cen Ayvyes Tavine Srowline Tarwieh Geeta Wael Tineave Ile Fons Lin St Mary’s Valine Daaembeer Fk Sirnitler Prises Pia M.N Sorenis Lannie Wiless Owen Dane Ashe Ma Alwens Christan Association of Narfolis

New Labor Paper Appears From Southeastern Labor World

A new issue of the Southeastern Labor World edited by Mpco House ton, secretary of the Central Labor Union, debuted yesterday. The mimeograph paper pledges devotion to organized labor and each labor union with tidy typographical appearance and seemingly well patronized columns.

Iet Southeastern Labor World Mpco House Ton Central Labor Union Labor World

Weather Report for VToulhy and Norfolk March 12 1896

Weather notes from Washington report generally clear conditions east of the Rockies with cooler air in central valleys and a continued fall pattern east of the Mississippi. High pressure centered in South Dakota. coastal and Lake regions show variable readings. Norfolk data shows daily temps, rainfall, and a note on a forthcoming revival at Freemason Street Baptist Church led by Rev Dr Wharton with local preparations underway.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina Gulf of St. Lawrence Lake Jefsons New England Rocky Mountains Mississippi Valley Mississippi South Dakota Rocky Mountain Mississippi River Freemason Street Baptist Church M Wharton Beal Umere Ob i Roush Dasardaara Norfolk Wiarton

Indean Ta. Meanfort to Charter Liner Today

Unclear report says a ceremony may occur tomorrow at the Royal dry dock for the launching of the China Lorariw vessel. Officials indicate no definite date, but preparations continue with pilots and crews aboard. Excursion ships and a public pipe ceremony are planned for tomorrow morning at the wharf, with residents invited to attend.

Boet Royal Dry Dock Inchina Alion Texek Iiverna Atkinson Ceorgia POS South Carolina Mine St Tiond Ton Rodty Corus Uae Beaue Fovt

National Republican Cone Chosen for State Leader Role

Governor Joseph Ow. Itifer of Mloommerton is said to have been chosen by the National Committee to succeed the late Won J. Campbell as head of the Republican state committee. The March 12 report cites suppressible phrasing from a central committee.

Chingyo Mareh Joseph OW. Itifer Mloommerton Cedral Camanttlee National Committeein J. Campbell

Panerth services at Clehrew Memetury today

Fragmentary notice states a memorial service at Clehrew Memorial today at 4 o clock for a person named Panerth. Friends are invited to attend.

P Vincent Marely Panerth Clehrew

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