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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1896

Page

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Debate on Cuban belligerency frames Senate aims

Washington March 13 The Senate largely set aside the Cuban belligerency issue and focused on finance and foreign relations. Mr Sherman and Mr Lodge addressed private communications from the State Department, while Mr Cockrell urged gold standard return and warned against abandoning bi metallic policy amid war fears. The House added Aldrich to the GOP majority, passing two bills on steamer citizenship and a reciprocal tax reform, as session adjourned.

Washington, D. C Senate Shermans Lodge Wis Secretary of State Luowe Sahl Sherman Olivey Bla State Department Reid Ma Sherman Walcott Carles Volun Elver Damocrathe Bank of Miele Choy Cockrell Carlisle Covington the Treasury Gold Taclion Company of New York Carlile Abraham Chaldea Great Britain Caeck Britain Vodha Julian Pauncefote Ben Messrs. Chancer Platt Lodge Jon Momdmy House Garhiaa, Ebbing Wisteler Alabama Aldrich Committee On Elections No Texas Heath Crain Nes Trobbins Mr. White Illinois Robbins Jessis Cobb Dockery DeArmond Demet Anssouri Ene Bieers O'Etoek Pez Pension Monitagy

The Cuban Situation and US Military Visits

Washington March 1 The President focuses on the Cuban situation with no definite action yet. Rumors of investigating commissions or army officers traveling to Cuba circulate but are unverified amid War Department caution. Officials seeking leave to go to Cuba are generally denied and the government worries about provoking Spain or risking exposure.

Washington Cal Cobo Cab Dil War Department United States Army Washiteton Atadehk Cer Iba Bermuda United States Cherlin Venezuckary Congress Olivers Rip de Hedins Peysons Ford

Church Council to Rule on Pastor After Conduct Allegations

A San Francisco Congregational church facings a closing council on alleged immoral conduct by Pastor Beownts Cre. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM with Pastor Brown expected to present final arguments as the council deliberates.

San Franccisco Cal Brown Council

Tailors Strike Demands Pay Increase in Chicago

In Chicago on March 1, 7000 tailors from fourteen unions walked out, joining clothing cutters in a broad labor action. The strike aims to force wage hikes of twenty five percent before workers return to the shops.

Chicago Til

Negotiations for Peace In Abyssinian Crisis

Major Sala reports entering negotiations with King Menelek to obtain permission to bury fallen Italian and Ethiopian soldiers from the Adowa battle and to inquire about Italian prisoners. The Rome press notes March 13 as the date of the development.

Rome Major Sala Menelek Adowa

Supreme Court Proceedings In Appont Vs Richmond Va

The State Supreme Court of Appoals today heard arguments in Price versus Grice with Judge W T Biterogs for plaintiff in error and Patton for defendant in error and the case Connell's executor versus Co and allway Company was argued by Cabell for plaintiff in error and Taylor for defendant in error.

Richmond State Supreme Court of Appoals Price Vz. Grice W. Tf. Biterogs I. Patton Connell Allway Company Jonn Cabell Henry Taylor

Market Dull as February Prices Hit Low in U S

Feb railway earnings show gains for Cromgers Wuelfies and Southern with a 14 percent year over year drop in coal road volumes. Bank clearings total 94 percent above week prior, yet general trade remains unsettled with widespread price declines across staples and heavy goods.

New York Bradstreet Cromgers Wien Neomarkeis Tran Euler Maren Bern United States Aveusta Shims Wid Atlanta

Indiana Arrives at Port Royal Dock in South Carolina Visit Exceeds Expectations

Large crowds from Georgia and South Carolina gather to see the battleship Indiana dock at Port Royal. Officials and visitors including Governor Atkinson and Governor Wright attend ceremonies and receptions. Docking hinges on favorable west winds with expected completion around noon as pumps push 25 000 gallons per minute.

Fonpfort S.oc United States Halifax Port Royal Port Hoy Indiana South Marne Orion Viellork South Carolina Port Mowal India Watt Omer Tngpentho Cotvans Lee Triberee Naval Station Cramp Georgie South la Hina Feht Westerty IMF Covernor Sowth Aratin Trevernin Num Bie Georgios Caeire Wert HPS Peatadk Feary Pvs AMJ General Warths Milbters Stokes Uoos Ata Ciloress McCready Mosquony Vuna Neal Atvytin Clarks Cubaulea He Journal Sandor WTP Relatte Mashiess Lsu Val Cmon Atone H. Oler Atkinson Geawhar Cabot Wilson Dawa Hockime Tomnre Con.gressman Elvitt Marty Athinta Niett

Market snapshot shows weak wheat demand and flat stock

The report notes a lower wheat market with the government estimate in farmer hands diverging from official figures yet probably close. Corn is slightly weaker with uncertain yield prospects. The stock market shows little change.

Copboy Petrolats

Treasury gold reserve figures for March 19 in Washington

The treasury gold reserve closed at 126,685,064 dollars with withdrawals for the day totaling 99,300 dollars. The report covers the Treasury’s gold holdings and daily movement in Washington.

Washington Treasury

Rebels Press Spanish in Cuba War Amid Skirmishes and Battles

Reports from Havana detail sustained Cuban insurgent activity as 7,000 troops arrive from Bouleurs and march toward Minas del Rin. Skirmishes with Spanish forces dominate fronts near Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara, with battles at Digudabo and Malmes de Pedrosa and the capture of enemy positions. The conflict widens as instructors and sympathizers face repression, while civilian casualties and executions are reported in several towns.

Havana Mareh Taipa Boule Pavan Kents Sean Hon Span Anel Mando Santa Chara Minas Det Weyler Fanaa Haven Llalf Comex Ae Viter Owotie Wedneary Alent Maren Barnes Whlel Hhitarient Spoanteh Theos Tata United States Jolene Gnong Desurgeents Een Held Aguirre Jose Azelli Morraenasthe Malmes de Pedrosa Perdomo

Spanish Rebel Threat Reported by Troops Arrival

A fragmentary dispatch from Al Arhemtiagin describes Spanish soldiers dispersing a rebellion in Kingston and Mareh, with government troops fleeing and Saureenta forces scattered. The morning steamer from Jaen Have carried news of HorevoTE and Holi emery’s retreat amid unrest.

AL Arhemtiagin Vale Kington II Ancient Mareh Jaen Emery

Speeches and marriages tied by Florence notes and a stock sale

A Florence report details T Harvey and Miss Alive Noon of Whitehead marrying February a pastor lacked permission then wed again with probate records listing a stock sale. Separate items note George Sermessey’s assignment of merchandise liabilities totaling 72 000 with assets near 8 000, and a police case involving transportation officers and a jewelry claim.

Marinehaim Ala Florence T. Harvey Whitehead Ev. TY Witton Fenot Dome

Ten Mile Bicycle Record Debate At Jacksonville Meet

Jacksonville Wheelmen rider Kilkes from Suratoom N Y rode ten miles at a local meet in a bid to set an amateur record. The claim was disputed when a telegram arrived noting a faster preexisting time of two hours for ten miles. Chairman Ghtoon of the board telegraphed confirming the prior best time and preserving the record.

Jacksonville Pla Maynard Vivesidungs Darcy Kilkes Suratoom Ten Willows Elkes Cairman

CLOTHING FIRM FAILS WITH 250000 IN DEBTS IN HOLTIMAR CASE

In Holtimare Maryland the 40 year old Meyer Mein hod Co clothing firm collapsed with liabilities about 250000 and assets nil. Matthew Keyser a retired executive acts as trustee as secretary Samuel Rertinied heads the local clothiers association. The firm’s failure follows heavy debts and a witnessed heirship matter. In Constantinople a crackdown sees Turks murdered and several arrests amid rising tribunes.

Holtimare Mareh i Sears Meyer, Meinhod & Co Cerman and PaRon Streets Bhenett Triste Matthew Keyser Nintiet Samuel RL Rertinied Cihothht Manufacturers’ Agsoviation Ely Failore Teisenald Wilnes Ag

Admitted machinists from England to build cotton machinery

In New Bedford, Mass and New York City Walter Ainsworth and four other English machinists are admitted on contract by Commissioner Stump to work on new improved cotton machinery at Co. honbin, with no other work allowed. In Washington on March 13 the Senate Committee on Territories favors a bill for New Mexico statehood, calling for a constitutional convention and standard-state provisions.

Perelyn Labor Woashington Stump New York Walter Ainsworth England Co.honbin New Bedford Mass New York City New Mexico Ben Staite Washington Senate Committee On Territories

Senate panel backs popular election of U S Senators

The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections this morning directed a favorable report on the proposed constitutional amendment for election of United States Senators by the popular vote of the people.

Washington Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections United States

Clergy Debate Focuses on Lay Representation at Conference

Hartimore Md March 13 Today the M E Conference opened with broad support for lay representation and elected delegates to the General Conference in Cleveland. Rev George Bacon led discussion on a proposed law change enlarging lay powers and appointing presiding elders with cabinet input, amid strong sentiment for reform and questions about bishops’ authority.

Hartimore Broadway Church M. EE Minnisteral Bach Bacon Cleveland George Bacon J. Price M. Kh Methodist Church Price Rev S&s. H. Cummings Fe M. FG. Rice Baltimore James Vygram W. A. Lesteh Baltimo Ashley Washington G. W. Washington L, M. Song Mil

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