Bailey Wins Democratic Speakership Nomination in House Caucus
The House Democratic caucus nominated Joseph W. Bailey of Texas for speaker after Richard Bland and Richard Bland McMillan were sidelined. Bailey won with a strong Southern showing and New York exclusion, while a joint caucus plan for Senators and members was adopted to secure party harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Belley
Texas
Benton McMilin
Tennessee
James D. Richardson
Richardson
Bailey
Mcillin
Terry
Arkansas
Richard Bland
Missouri
Chicago
Ailey
New York
Sulzer
South
Mellin
Bland
Messrs. Sayers
Cox
McClelan
Sophruse
Pautry
Dochery
Dingley
Dingley, Chairman of the Committee On Ways and Means
Signatures in Spanish Petition Delays Noted
The text notes a petition wholly in Spanish awaiting translation and indicates the secretary has not stated his section’s Intimation. It suggests Mrs Rule cannot bank on swift relief from Spanish sources via newspaper pressure, implying delays in disposition.
Reed Renominated as Speaker by Republican caucus
In Washington March 13 Speaker Reed was unanimously nominated for Speaker of the House at a Republican caucus with 192 of 203 Republicans present. Veteran members Payne and Cannon were chosen to escort him to the floor where members rose and applauded as Reed delivered a brief acceptance speech.
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Washington, D.C
Reed
House of Representatives
Payne
New York
Cannon
Illinois
House
Mr. Reed
Norfolk and area News Briefs and Local Names
Local meetings and visits abound with Norfolk area notes. Mrs Rogers of Chicago visits Miss Norma Capps on Wood street while the Presbytery meets in Portsmouth tomorrow and a protective league meets Tuesday at Sinvaritan Hall. Marie Wainwright appears at the Academy Friday and Saturday in Dr Batgraff. A. Harris is injured at Pinners Point, and Wesley loge’s body arrives from Baltimore for Elmwood burial. Vit ascope shows drew enthusiastic crowds at the Y M C A.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Rogers
Chicago
Norma Capps
Wood Street
Duck
Walter I. Duseh
Amiss
Washington
Dudley
Texas
Marie Wainwright
Academy
Batgraff
A. Harris
Pinner’s Point
Tron
J. &. Booker
Suffolk Herald
Troy
Main Street
Third Ward Protective League
Sinvaritan Hall
St. Paul Street
Needle Work Guild Pleads Hospital Supplies Drive
Members of the Needle Work Gulla linked to the Retreat for the Sick ask donors to bring hospital requisites to Mrs. John L. Roper on Freemason Street Tuesday the 16th at 11 a.m. Items sought include pillow cases sheets ward sheets towels bureau covers table cloths napkins and blankets for the new pavilion’s patient care.
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John L. Roper
Freemason Street
Children Is Holly Meets At Old Baptist Church
About 300 boys and girls gathered yesterday morning at the old Baptist church on Cumberland street. Rev Dr Lacy delivered an address on keeping the Stewart and Rev Mr Hatcher spoke on Three Things to Avoid Dirt Debt and the Devil. Several boys spoke and the meetings gain interest with Mr Mateh er receiving encouragement to continue. Each child received a present.
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Old Baptist Church
Cumberland Street
Dr. Lacy
Mr. Hatcher
Mateher
Detective Wall at VW. A A Special Service Held This Afternoon
A special service at the association hall this afternoon at 4 oclock invites all men. Baltimore detective Todd J. Hat will speak, with W. T. Moore performing a vocal solo and the orchestra in attendance.
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Detective Wall
Association Hall
Todd J. Hat
Baltimore
W. T. Moore
A Boy's Best Friend Is the Tub Suits on Sale
Children's suits priced from 2.00 to 4.00 are offered Monday only at 1.85. Sizes range 4 to 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huy
Main Street
Mazapura Ceylon-India Tea Advertises Purity and Strength
An advertisement proclaims Mazapura tea from Ceylon and India as double strength with finest aroma and delicate flavor. It lists pricing per pound at 40c, 60c, 60c, 80c, and 1.00, and notes availability in all leading groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazapura
British Move to Crush the Boers In South Africa
London dispatch reports rising tensions between Great Britain and the Transvaal as a crack regiment heads to South Africa. Public debate features Chamberlain’s policies, possible ultimatums, and Kruger’s stance amid preparations for a large British military display in June.
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Sun Printing and Publishing Association
London
East
Great Britain
Transvaal Republic
Milne Republic
Chamberlain
Rhodes
South Africa Commission
Transvaal
Kruger
Lord Woolseley
Wruger
England
King
Orange Free State
Nogland
Bangushinen
Ben Kwake
Hener
Royal Irish Regiment
South Africa
Cape Colony
NATO
Ita
India
British War Office
Victoria
Buckingham ,Palace
St. Paul's Cathedral
Dalve
Lon
Vadieod Worken Lodge Forms Under Ancient Order of United Workmen
The Vadieod Worken Lodge of Mirine is organized on November 24 by the Ancient Order of United Workmen with officers including M. J. W. White past master workman J. da. Smith master workman A. M. Chandler foreman Fred Walters Overseer Fr. IF. Nash Recorder Ww. Walcott financier 1H. ev. Smithers receiver Jno. Cooper paider C. Wy. S. Davis inside worthy C. J. Kake outside worthy W.T. Ashburne A. W. Waterfield and J. EH. Knight Trustees M. J. W. White representative to grand lodge.
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Mirine Lodge
Order of United Workmen
M. J. W. White
J. da. Smith
A. M. Chandell
Fred Walters
Fr. IF. Nash
Ww. Walcott
Ev. Smithers
Jno. Cooper
C. Wy. S. Davis
Worthy
C. J. Kake
W.T. Ashburne
A. W. Waterfield
J. EH. Knight
Grand Lode
Second Santumeeus remains received for veterans graves
A second instalment of sheadstones has been received by the Norfolk Memorial association from the Quartermaster General of the United States Army. They are temporarily placed in West Point cemetery to mark the graves of Union veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Memorial Association
United States Army
West Point
Hong Kong Tea Company to Open Tomorrow in City District
The Hong Kong Tea Company will open tomorrow at 114 Church Street between Cove and Main as a tea store. Buyers of tea may receive diamonds watches and other valuable prizes. Additional particulars appear elsewhere in The Virginian today.
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Hong Kong Tea Company
Church Street
Cove and
Main
Baptist Young People Union Social at Freemason Street Chapel
The Baptist Young People's Union hosts a Monday evening social at Freemason Street chapel with a pleasant program. Rev. Shenk of the Lutheran church will deliver an address. All are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People’s Union
Freemason Street
Lap- Ust
Mr. Shenk
Lutheran Church
Norfolk soprano to lead Epworth choir this day
Miss Elizabeth A Taylor of Norfolk will begin duties as solo soprano at Epworth church today. She will sing a solo at the evening service and Epworth is praised for adding this valued voice to the church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Taylor
Norfolk
Epworth Church
Miss Taylor
Epworth
Experience Meeting by The King's Daughters of Disciples
The King's Daughters of Disciples church hosts an experience meeting to share how they increased their dimes. Tickets and attendance are invited for a 30 o'clock lecture in the lecture room on Monday the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters of Disciples* Church
Burglars Blow Open Cambria Post Office Safe
Burglars dynamited the Cambria post office safe in Montgomery county last night and stole a small amount of cash plus $100 in stamps and over $12,000 in notes and bonds belonging to private parties. No clues to the robbers. Captain A C Attkisson, Commonwealth's Attorney of Manchester, is seriously ill and his friends are concerned.
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Cambria
Montgomery County
Stoen
A.C. Attkisson
Commonwealth
Manchester
Clairvoyant ad and health exam offer in local paper
The notice advertises Dr Weck, aVye expert, offering free examinations at 152 Marin Street by H Gale. It also promotes Buckingham Lithia Water at 614 Church Street, selling 20 bottles for 1.00, described as clear and sparkling.
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Dr. Weck
Vye
H. Gale
Marin Street
Buckingham Lithia
Church Street
Tomorrow's Hub Sale Lists Childrens Prices by Size
Be on hand to-morrow early at The Hub for a single sale with prices 2.50 3.00 3.60 and 4.00 for childrens items, reduced to 1.85. Sale is Monday and offers size 4 for years.
Corbett Fitzsimmons Prep Nears St Patrick Day Fight
Carson City Nevada March reports detail final arena prep for the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons bout on St Patrick's Day. Training notes describe hard outdoor work, crowd dynamics, and ring readiness as promoters and observers see a potential corker with strong public interest and ample seating.
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Silet
Elinches
Roeber
Dan Hickey
Cornighman
Corbett
Billy Wood
Charley White
Fitzsimons
Corbett de
Baer
West Coast Excursion Rates Shift for Carson Trip
Pacific coast excursion rates take effect today as states head to Carson. Meket sales fall short in Carson with no strong demand reported from the West. Fitzsimmons frames the odds at ten to seven with Corbett at the short end.
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San Francisco Cola
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Pacific Coast
Carson
Death of Mr Gran dy prominent Norfolk businessman
Mr Ifranie vs. Grandy died after an illness of about two weeks at age 38. Son of Cy W Grandy, brother of Adbert E Grandy and others of Norfolk, he headed a large feed and grain export business. A funeral service will be held today at St Luke's Episcopal Church with a committee from the Norfolk Business Men's Association appointed to attend.
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Billy Woods
Woods
Brother Joe
AL Wd
Jim
Ryan
Willy Delaney
Dumb Bells
Cubs
Jin
Witzsimmons
Vu, Smith
New York
San Francisco
St Patrick's Day
Shaw's Springs
Cook's Ranch
Stuart's Arena
Ma Presson
Ifranie
Grandy
Wis
Cy. W. Grandy
Adbert EL. Granidy
Cy W. Granidy
W. Hlunter
Norfolk
Aa. J. Taylor
Oxford
Tylie Jenyes
Erain
UW. 7
O. Ks
Norfolk Business Men's Association
Laws
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Hanckel
W. OW. Dey
I. Tucker Brooke
Samuel P. Moore
Harry Jodges
T. I. Jowers
Tlenry Jones
Alien Jones
WJ. I. Watkins
W. Thompson Barron
MW. E. Dawes
Williamh. White
Delayed US Monitor Puritan and Columbia Reach Capes
The disabled monitor Puritan and the triple screw cruiser Columbia, expected to arrive at the Capes yesterday, have not been sighted tonight. Rough coastal weather caused the delay, with both vessels anchoring down the coast awaiting calmer seas and potential tow.
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United States
Columbia
Capes
Wharton Honored as Lecturer at Mountain Chautauqua
Dr. Wharton D D of Norfolk is named lecturer at the Chiuttauqua of the Mountains moved from Goshen to Wayneshore Virginia. The event runs July 15 through August 41 with notable national figures, and Wharton will speak on Martin Luther around August 15.
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Wharton
D. D
Norfolk
Goshen
Wayneshore
Meekings
der. Wharton
Marlin Luther
Wongong Tea Company Opens New York Branch with Diamond Souvenirs
The Wongong Tea Company, recently formed in New York, leases store room 114 Church Street as a branch to sell tea in Chinese caddies. Each sold caddy contains a souvenir such as diamonds or watches, at a uniform price of $1. The promotion lasts thirty days and will publish daily lists of fortunate purchasers.
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Ven
Wongong Tea Company
New York
Church Street
Main and
Cove
Wright's Special Sale Looms at 370 Main Street
Readable sale flyer lists Wright's at 370 Main Street offering a week long discount event. Linen damask tableware, organza and muslin fabrics, shopping bags, pocket books and lace curtains feature with reduced yard prices and bundles. Also advertises boys clothes at $1.85 and a clairvoyant ad elsewhere.
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Wright's
Main Street
Wright
Main St
Pension Day Thieves Target Hampton Veterans
March 13 Hamp ton Virginia reports a five stranger gang from Washington linked to Baltimore thefts. They loiter near the Soldiers Home on pension days, eyeing elderly veterans for robbery while authorities await leads. Postmaster Gwyn's job may be at risk as political rumors swirl about Gov Woodfin’s son succeeding him. A Hampton Southern Bell telecommunication merger rumor also circulates amid local dissatisfaction with current service. Theodore Roloff buys property on Poplar Avenue. C&O plans new tracks to serve the Washington special.
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Sampton
Washington
Baltimore
Phoebus
Hampton
Homs
Domen
Gwyn
Ernor Woodfin
Hampton Telephone Company
Southern Company
Newport News
Norfolk
Southern Bell
Theodore Roloff
Old’ Point
Claiborne Brasil
Will
Chesapeake and Ohio Company
Ington
Rosie Wynne
Margaretf
M. T. Webber
Carson City
Teporte St. Lo
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Peat
Fenton Creek
Dress Goods Specials and Hosiery Bargains
Local shop advertises black and white fancy checks and new saltings in multiple colors and widths. Includes German damask, wine red damask by the yard, bleached damask, and new brocade ribbons with hosiery for men and children at low prices. Also promotes new embroidery and decorative textiles as the newest discovery.
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Norfolk
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Jw, Bailey
Meanlin Ane
Treasary
Joseph W. Bailey
E. G. Bagby
District of Columbia
James Kerr
H. H. Mohiler
Illiois
G. M. Cruikshanks
Alabama
T. B. Stackhouse
South Carolina
Ike HI
Ohio
George Browning
Virginia
Felton Knight
Georgia
James English
California
Naval Notes
E. H. Lentz
Michigan
Trayton
C. Fox
War Record Office
Naval Observatory
G. HW. Kearny
Cincinnati
Detroit
J. B
Slamm
New London
New London Naval Station
Sur- Freonti Po Tumsden
Constellation
Fll, Pleadwell
New York Naval Laboratory
TN. Carpenter
Franklin
Columbo
Ceylon
Aden
Averdine
Bombay
Boston
Monocacy
Chefoo
Amoy
Shanehal
Machins
Balpon
Ilong Kong
Naples
MI. Gage
The
Treasury
O. J. Spauldong
Miehlman
W. R. Vowell
New Jersey
Cage
General Spaulding
Windim
Harrison
Howell
Hayalin
Treasury Department
Spaulding
Slowell
Ruiz
Rule
Richard Ruiz
Sherman
Republican Caucus
Minor
Tuterant
Cotton Exchange
J. W. Gummey
Philadelphia
Aa. Soper
Dallas
Tex
W. EE. Guerin
Columbus, Sandusky
Whosd
St. Paurick's
Welly’s
Shurch Street
Opera House
Y. M
Holly
Krager
Eng Tanis
Queen Victoria
Oon Kwake Vrouw
Tenters Velegram Company
Oafileial Oer
Central News
Cape Town
South Afrien
Alow
Teapland
Souti Aprica
Don
Witch
Telegraph
Ludgate Circus
Mr. Bayard
Rivera
Italy
Times
Smalley
Olney
Cuba
Spain
Santumeeus
H.Y. Plu. Social
Wil
Woney
Theimn
AL Smith
Green
Hawkins
WFITZ
Columboa
Parting St Ont
Pasco
Pension Day Thieves
Pheobus Ortistalss
Stanger
Wooling
Kellan Wampton
Wampton Sporin
Pension Day
Lee
Lion Ofy-Tegthyarecht
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