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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1897

Page

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Widow and Children Seek Indemnity from Spain over Cuban Death

Mrs. Ruiz widow of a Cuban prison death victim, with five children, met Secretary Sherman and the President to plead total destitution and US indemnity hopes. The seeker, a naturalized American dentist, requested relief as an interpreter stood by. The Treasury and diplomatic discussions spanned arbitration and post office receipts, with new applicant names for offices listed.

Washington Sherman Ruis Tat Guanabacena Cuba United States Spain Ruiz White House

National financial officials listed in incomplete OCR

C A Willard of Chattanooga Tennessee is named comptroller of the currency J T Growery of Olympia Washington is registrar of the treasury J G Thume of Kenosha Wisconsin is auditor for State department B ick Bruce of Washington D C is rerg

C. A. Willard Chattanooga

Tire Week In Trade A Mixed Outlook On Industry

Bradstreet’s week notes continued activity across industries amid expanding demand and steady staple prices. Railway earnings improve, but factory closures and wage reductions temper gains, with droughts and floods affecting distribution. Business failures ease to 206 in the US and 61 in Canada, while wool and coal output rise and cotton prices stay weak.

New York Bradstreet Central West Northwest Coalers Trunk RG. Bun & Co Nany Mills Breai United States Canada

Convicts Out Of Work As Prison Labor Is Abolished

Michigan City Indiana March 12 War den Varley ordered the immediate suspension of all convicts on binding contracts Contractors were surprised as an emergency clause to abolish contract labor made the bill a law upon Governor Mounts signature Two hundred men are locked in cells with no work The law aims to end contract labor as contracts expire causing idle labor to rise to over three hundred by year end

Michigan City Ind Varley Indiana Prizon General Assembly Mount

Fire destroys Chicago Hotel in Buffalo killing three

Three lives lost as the Chicago Hotel at the corner of Washington and Exchange streets burned this afternoon in Buffalo. Edward O'Donnell Waddy Brennan and William Hannan perished in their beds while William Wilson and his wife were injured. Brennan leaped from a window and survived with injuries. O'Donnell Hannan died of smoke suffocation.

Buffalo N. Y Chicago

Tobacco Trust Suit Dismissed In New Jersey Court

In Trenton on March 12 Vice-Chancellor Reed dismissed the suit to annul the American Tobacco company charter and break up the tobacco trust. The Millers alleged Admiral Cigarettes and other brands were tied to a monopoly and refused shipment, but the court held that a court of equity cannot restrain a corporation merely for irregularities in its formation and that charter annulment, not injunction, is proper. The case named Willian S. Hobey and others for the American Tobacco Company.

New Jersey Trenton New American Tobacco Company The Tobacco Trust Reel Us Morning Gener Stockton John Tr Frank W. Miler Tobrece Pofas Fuornzaad Beines Willhan S.iboebay Wes Micadhoe Daetester Charbes J. Berry Goodwin Ch Tobacs Goanbang Ion ‘Pohucco Company Reed Purk Qhanerdor Reed Agens of Use Corporation R. A. Lindsbury Elizabeth Joseph Choate New York American Tobreco Company

Train Kills Unknown Negro at Wakefield Station

Petersburg March 14 A east bound Norfolk and Western freight train struck and killed an unknown Negro tramp at Wakefield Station. Clarence White 12 was arrested on arrival of the D ineskeney train from Norfolk for alleged theft of a ride. The youth said he came from Rovery Mowst NC to Suffolk and rode west to Petersburg.

Petersburg Norfolk and Western Wakefield Station Clarence White Union Depot Dieskeney Norfolk Rovery Mowst N.C Suffolk Huttershire White Ieformatory Rtedmond David Dunlop Westover Farm James River Mateher Seward Titchard Larrison Washington Street Sewarad Ia Simon Seward

The Terror In Port Returns After Three Days Chase

The Terror returned to Port Charleston after a three days chase off the coast. The Amphitrite is expected to come in tonight. Both ships had been at sea for gun practice.

Charleston D. C Bea

Massacre Feared as Troops Concentrate in Anatolian Front

A Constantinople dispatch reports high-level efforts to avert a Greek demand crisis. Authorities fear a massacre in Anatolia as Russian troops concentrate near the Sarikemysh line, with worsening outrages against Christians and Allied efforts to prevent bloodshed amid tense diplomacy.

Trance Holds Each In London Report

It is asserted here that authorities shift views regarding seed supply and horse dealings. The note mentions tensions over Creek ports and potential moves by authorities, with reference to Petre Uno and others, and a sense of reluctance to engage fully with certain plans or protests.

London

Crete Forces Move to Preserve Order in Northern Waters

Viet reports as of March 12 that the admirals commanding European squadrons advised governments against deploying peace power. About 1000 soldiers are to be kept for maintaining order as forces move into the northern Crete region to stabilize the area.

Crehan Peaeh Crete

Fragmentary notice from Vienoa Marveeh 12

Incomplete OCR reads a local notice referencing a semni ethehal organ and Powers, with unclear actions and a response from emylos. The fragment mentions obeying the will of the Miwops and a sched.

Vienoa Flentien

French Senate Delivers Policy on Greece and Europe

Paris March 12. In the Senate M Chauvau asked for France policy on Greece and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanotix replied he would outline the policy early next week. He promised to allies in both chambers that France will pursue peace through European power concert.

Paris Senate M. Chauvau France Regan LO Greece M. Hanotnisx Ds Associates

Labouchere Presses Witness in Rhodes Inquiry

London March 12 – Sir Graham Hower testifies before the South African commission in Westminster Hall. Labouchere demands a direct answer on whether Rhodes informed the high commissioner of plans to assist in the Transvaal rising. The chair overrules further questioning as debate turns heated and questions remain unsettled.

London Graham Hower Capeoony Wesminster Hall Cecil Rhodes Trans- Vaal Rhodes Graham Petar Petar. She Did Grat Kow Labouchere Johannishure Ithodes Chailrman Mr. Labouchere Goig

Question on Rhodes's Word Stirs Old Committee Meeting

A tense exchange unfolds as Mr Jaibouchere presses for an answer while Sir William Harcourt questions the witness. The witness suggests Rhodes cooperated with the Whehcomayissioner to avert the rail, stating he would not deviate from his opinion on Rhodes keeping his word.

Jaibouchere Fnr Rhodes William Harcourt Mrr. Rhodes

Kruger Seen Aims At Close Union With Transvaal

A dispatch from Bloemfontein reports President Kruger visiting to discuss closer ties between the Boer republics. He spoke of a luncheon with President Steyn, denied plans to absorb the Transvaal, and said the Queen remains respected. Kruger urged cautious handling of the union question.

London Ailepatel Hloenfontein Orange Mice Staite Kruger Joe Divings Steyn Atria

Newport News Bank stockholders meet amid upheaval

A controversial stockholder meeting at the Newport News Bank ended without recognition of the proceedings by the old board. New directors were elected to form a forthcoming board as stockholders debated control and legal validity. An adjourned meeting set for the 27th will determine who leads the company. A Cuban League was organized at the mass meeting with J. Smith Sr as president and General Tradley Johnson among speakers criticizing current management for U.S. citizen protections.

Rietmond Van Maret Newport News Liwwyer 1. O. Ven- Homburg Mmesers. Hahen Jineton DeSiussure Gene Yemen DeSaussure Airee Unis Etion Mie Stocekhollers Mel Clenernt Keeteth Tia DesSiussure Dack M.o Murphy J. W.illiam Vora A. Spott G. Ik. Pollock James Bahen de. G. Smith Fld. Stewardy Wowrdowas Bilal Buford Clove Ernmar Charles I O'Ferrall W. T. McKenney George A. Smelz William Ryan Carter M. Braxton Todney Mr. Jr. J. Smith, Sr Tradley VW Jahmson Merehind

Supreme Court Proceedings in Wedmond Virginia

The Supreme Court of Appeals heard New York Life Insurance Company versus Davis and others with Saunders Inq. for appellant and Maj. St. W. Peyton and W. AM. Peyton for appellees. All parties submitted. Next cases to be called include Pettus versus Atlantic Savings and Loan Association and Sulphur Mines Company of Virginia versus Boswell and Shuman.

Supreme Court Wedmond Maren Supreme Court of Appeals New York Life Insurance Company Va. Davis Iaw. Saunders Inq Appellant Maj. St. W

Plant System Sets 100 Mile Speed Record in South

Savannah Ga March 12 The Plant System ran a special train between Savannah and Charleston a distance of 1608 miles in ninety minutes, averaging seventy two miles per hour. The run was for Rittenhouse Alcore to bid on Government work.

Savannah South Charleston Rittenhouse Alcore

Bed Bug Poison Promises Yearly Relief Before St Patrick Day

An advertisement hawks Bed Bug Poison claiming one bottle guards a home for a year and urges early purchase before St Patrick's Day. It cites corrosive sublimate and alcohol in the formula and lists A. T. West at 400 Main Street as maker, pricing at five cents per bottle. Also promotes Mazapura tea with varied prices and broad grocer notices.

St. Patrick's A. T. West Main Street

May Hit In Clinches In Queensberry Rules Dispute

The article reports on a boxing carnival and a Queensberry rules debate among managers and promoters. Key figures include Julian, Brady, Siler, and Gar Mett, with talk of rule interpretations, clinch allowances, and plans to align with Corbett’s referee preferences. The tone notes friction over permissible clinch hitting and the expected presence of sporting delegates from the East.

Dibson Nev Ding Previet Pal Ang Queensbury Dan Square Itinerascope East Starthiy Julian Fitzsimmons A. Brady Gar- Mett George Siler Pan S Ouart Siley Martin Julian Queensberry London Julian Siler Witzsimmons Corbett Vrady Jilin Warl Tlaht Witade

Promoter Clears Rules In Corbett Fitzsimmons Bout

Julian defers to Dan Stuart for judgment in the boxing controversy as Siler’s impartial rule interpretation is upheld. Edison Kinetoscope talk surfaces with Stuart to profit from ringside exhibitions and no participation by Corbett or Fitzsimmons. Corbett trains hard with Eastern supporters noting improved form ahead of the fight as Cobb Ranch roads dry and Simmons toys with bicycle drills.

Julian Dan Stuart Stuart Siler Fitzsimmons Brady Ar. Mector Edison Kinetoscope Company Sitwart Corbett

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