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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1896

Page

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Kentucky Senate Faces Riot as Troops Guard Capitol

In Frankfort Kentucky crowds filled hotel lobbies as the McCreary Guards march to the armory. Troops will guard the Capitol amid clashes between Democrats and Governor Bradley supporters over the joint assembly. The Lt. Gov and deputies arrive. the House adjourns amid tense protests and proclamations calling for restraint.

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A Treatise on Silver Explains Treasury Payments Policy

Washington March 16 Representative Pattern of Tennessee publishes the Treasury response detailing silver payments. The letter defends that the Treasury clears silver for debts and redemptions only as statutes permit, clarifying exchanges of silver dollars and silver certificates with gold, and noting extensive redemption and exchange activity since the current administration began.

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Junior Chisnaf me exhibits at YMCA event

The Junior Class of the Young Men’s Christian Association staged a lively gymnasium exhibit under Prof Ward. Activities included a wrestling bout, clock work, slack wire, vaulting, and a prize awarded to Louis Guy for recruiting the most new members. A basketball game ended in a close tie and the program closed with praise for Ward’s leadership.

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Senate Debates on Cuban Recognition and Tariff Reform

A chaotic Senate session featured speeches by Lodge Pugh and Morgan on Cuban recognition, tariff reforms, and the silver question. The body addressed a petition for delay tied to Campos dispatches, with Morgan condemning delays and urging reestablishment of a bimetallic system. The morning adjourned after further roll calls and proposed homestead and felony penalties.

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Fragmented Washington dispatch on military and political moves

A garbled Washington report discusses the Navy Yard at Norfolk and naval constriction matters, mentioning General Compton and a pension paper, plus a Virginia figure Tahir being nominated to assistant surgeon in the U S Marine Hospital Service. The text references Franklin and Wyck and notes a press conference dispute over appointments and masterships.

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Confederate Memorial Literary Society Seeks Confederate Relics

Confederate Bellen, Mrs. M. Tlenry, of 140 Gate Street, issues an appeal for contributions to the Confederate Memorial Literary Body. The drive seeks spoils such as books, pictures, autographs, clothing, and household items for the museum in Richmond. The Virginia room to be arranged by June 10 for the grand Confederate reunion. communications preferred by mail.

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Electric Night Wires Spark City Causing Shocks

During a rain storm last night trolley wires on Main street emitted sparks as several people were knocked down by electric shocks. Most injuries were minor though Mr A L Vonderelehr of Mergenthaler Linotype and Mr St J Carty of The Virginian composing room were shocked. A bartender at Lintz’s saloon was entangled and injured. Other named workers also reported shocks with several victims noted.

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Norfolk team practice draws large crowd at League Park

A sizable audience watched the Norfolk squad practice at League Park on Saturday. The players appeared well prepared and demonstrated solid baseball knowledge, signaling they can perform at a high level and meet local expectations for how the game should be played.

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Opening the Mlokee Gnates and Its Health Claims

A fragment describes a patent remedy named Mlokee Gnates claiming to relieve constipation and cleanse the bowels gradually. It asserts benefits for stomach, liver, kidneys, rheumatism, and nervous system, with doctored language about preventing fevers and debility especially in aged individuals.

Outwitting the Enemy as Cuban War Ravages Cuba

March reports from Havana describe widespread devastation in western provinces as insurgents burn towns and depots. Spanish forces counterattack, cities like Cabanas and Pinar del Rio fall to fire and occupation, while trade collapses and prices soar. over ten thousand political prisoners arrive in Havana, sent to Morro Castle.

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Protracted Meetings At Freemason Street Baptist Church

Large congregations filled both services as Dr Wharton preached and H S Watkins, a Richmond tenor, drew praise for unmatched singing. Wharton planned another sermon that evening while Drs Wharton of Baltimore were expected midweek.

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Do You Want a Bicycle and Local Political Notices

Fragmented local notices advertise bicycle clubs led by Frank H. Gale and Dauntless wheels, with sales by Levy Bros at 174 Main. A political gathering with Col Lamb and Gener Groner is planned at Samaritan Hall to counter bond meetings at Odd Fellow Hall on Bute Street, amid a quiet day with few candidates.

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