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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1896

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Battle Report Near Candaria Details Spanish Insurgent Clash

Havana dispatch describes a two hour battle near Candaria in Pinar Del Rio. Spanish forces led by General Li Tres and Colonels Inekin and Jhernan de aao pressed a rebel line before losing the engagement with heavy casualties. Reports also note insurgent gains and subsequent movements by Cuban volunteers and American observers.

Havana Candaria Pinar Delite 1I- Tres Inekin Jhernandea Maes Lin Vera Tarifa Vietora Candelaria Wille J Oat de Meuten Ting Tour Sedehers Genewl Lintiines Ain Howe Wilhetyfier Wiestad Chaban Rye Volition Helay Aerio Oarteidies Mukrlos Sastra Synpa- Milaers Gener Aguirre Victorin Nore el Pouebo Wertor

Smuggling Supple Arms and Ammunition Land in Cuban Venture

A Jacksonville based expedition nets arms and 54 men from the schooner Ardell and the Three Friends as they reach Cuban shores. Commanders include Captain Leon J Broward and General Golazo, with 1 900 rounds of cartridges 2100 machetes 40 revolvers and gear seized. Cuban shore forces greet the arrival with relief and sharp vigilance as detectives pursue leads.

Eorkk Hugo Braet Jacksonville Pha Jacsonville N Leon J. Broward Ion Cuba Enrhate Colage Charles Demandes Duke Ustida Ardell Trey Wes Ceneral Golazo Spain

Insurgents Recruit Steamer Mission Across Atlantic

Report describes recruits aboard the steamer Bernuia bound for Cuba via Atlantic City and Camden. Spanish agents allegedly connected to a covert transport plan were detected as the vessel sailed, with authorities in Atlantic City inspecting papers and preparing actions against involved parties.

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Ex Senator Sawyer Wins Nomination For State Delegation

Milwaukee March 18 Ex Senator Philetis Sawyer wins the state delegation heading at large at St Louis amid party divisions. His victory over Governor Bard solidifies support from younger elements and upper delegates, with 87 total votes and 99 margin in pivotal roll call. Supporters promise to unite the party for a United States Senate bid succeeding William FL.

Milwaukee Philetis Bard Tonto Tin State St. Louis Thal Leowever United States William FL

Fire devastates Drake's Branch village in Virginia

A blaze swept Drake's Branch on the Southern Pacific line sixty miles south of Richmond, destroying every store and warehouse. Merchants including Morgan & Tre, Paine & Jackson, Jackson & Co, Seckti and Procter Russell, and others suffered losses. Estimated property damage reached about $80,000 with $15,000 covered by insurance, while no fatalities were reported.

Wichmond Drake's Morgan & Tre Merchanta Paine & Juckson Jackson & Co Ackson Me Co WON. Mor Sehawrts Payne Crafton Tod Knight Merchanges Tow Seckti Procter & Russell Terior Hatha Vantaa

West Defends Interior Land Policy Amid Senate Debate

In Washington March 18 the Senate debated a major resolution directing the Interior Secretary to execute and settle two million acres of land formerly Indian. West and others attacked the administration claims, pledging to protect Western settlers and urging Christian missions as a solution while dueling with Democratic opponents.

Washington, D.C M& Jor Secretary of the Interior Cannon Miuwely Cheebmriing Beer Wien Senate Soc In &S York Dupont Thurston Lstep Dof Nebraska Momite 7 Tober Tie Po West Pyterior Mr West Chawele Hon Poe New Yorks

Supreme Court hears many errors in Copperhead case

The court weighs a wide range of procedural and substantive issues in a major post war cas e involving Copperhead defendants. Attorneys argue over neutrality law and the legality of sentences while noting fines and restitution in the Philadelphia district.

Public Court Sees Former Senator Aide In Theft Case

In a District of Columbia court, Benjamin MUN Ken, private secretary to a United States Senator, faces charges after a July burglary at a North Carolina resident’s home. Defense cites intoxication. prosecutors seek trial lasting several days with legal questions pending.

Washington Croud Court District of Cynan Benjamin Osennes Dade Dade Scanned Philips, of North Carolina, Formerly Bollestor Cgieneral Cnipoduates Milliken the Waa

Treasury Gold Reserve Report From Washington

The treasury gold reserve status at the central bank today shows a balance near 27.5 million with moderate withdrawals recorded for the day. Officials note stable movement as markets respond to ongoing fiscal policy.

Washington Mare Elor Gms

Atlantic Show Ship Atlanta Loses Block During Launch

A new screw steamship Atlantians, the Athlanta, was launched amid distinguished guests. The ceremony featured Miss Ila Howie, ex mayor’s daughter, and a procession of officials from Baltimore, Athlanta, and Philadelphia. The vessel, 260 feet long, 42 feet beam, capacity 200 passengers, is valued at 320000 with the launch delayed by a deck-block mishap.

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United States outlines Nicaragua Canal financing plan

The Senate committee on the Rouge Commerce outlines a canal bill calling for government stock and private bonds to fund the project. It provides for government representation on the board, a sinking fund, and a first mortgage on the canal. War Department supervision and a hearing for ex-Senator Warner Miller are planned for Friday.

Washington Sid Rouge Commerce Maritime al Company United States Treasury WraHhington Nicaragua Costa Rica War Department Warner Miller New York

Lieutenant Nicholson Retired On Disability

The Legal Retiring Board recommends to the President that Lieutenant J os Nicholson be placed on the retired list due to disability. The notice notes the action and authority in Washington D C dated March 18.

Shington Wourd J.os Nicholson

TOS ACTIVE AND ADVANCING Medohn Inman Tanks Very Enterinine ly on the Subsea

Referring to recent activity and stormy advance in cotton Mr John Inman today expounds views on October to March shifts. He notes continuous decline since five months ago when contracts sold at 2% and estimates crop at 6,900,000 bales. He predicts a future uptick and warns of short seller pressure before the season ends.

Medohn Inman New York John Inman Europe Liverpool Seth

Georgia Democrats at Work in Wilton County Meeting

Georgia Democrats reconvened in Wilton County on March 18 to appoint delegates to the upcoming primary. The committee considered postponing the senatorial primary and discussed candidates including Secretary Hoke Smith and ex Speaker Crisp.

Atinnin Wilton County Wedkiy Pouve Prem Pele Ballon Offesta United States Wis Friends Hoke Smith Georgia Dubigneen Savannah Uisa Senate

Torvade Racing Law Sparks Wheeling Gambling Plan

In Vitteburg on March 18 a Wheeling special reports bookmakers and track managers collaborating to evade betting restrictions by localizing wagering in Wheeling. The plan calls for money to be placed in the Wheeling pool room with cash sent to Wheeling, making that city a focal point for race gambling during the season.

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Virginia's Highest Court Daily Proceedings

Richmond March 18 Today's Supreme Court of Appeals list includes Ming against Mippan argued by Holmes Mekrell for appellee and Judge UCheoistion for appellant It also records Norfolk and Western Railroad Company against Dunnawar's administrator argued by Kirkpatrick with the case lifted in error and continued to a later date

Richmond Su- Pree Court of Appeals Ming Apainst Mippan Dinhce Wo EB Holmes John Mekrell Appellee George L. Ucheoistion Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Dunnawar Kirkpatrick Plain- Lift Innttow

Persian Prince Floats After Beating Grounded Near Antwerp

The British steamship Persian Prince from New Orleans for Thivre was refloated after a collision with the steamer Mervin and lies at anchor awaiting repairs. The Mervin has been arrested to test the Maupin law as bookmakers operate at St Asaph near Alexandria Virginia.

London New Orleans Thivre Antwerp Thelin Anothor

New York Couple Wed Quietly at Madison Avenue

Miss Olistie Antonette Mason of Larchmont New Jersey wed Captain C Sanford of the Engineer Corps US Army at 807 Madison Avenue this morning. The couple then sailed for Europe aboard the St Paul for a three months tour.

New York

Murderer Marable Found Guilty of First Degree

In Virginia the Commonwealth case against Solomon Marable for the June 14 1895 murder of Mrs Lucy Jane Pollard was concluded with a verdict of murder in the first degree. A prior trial led to a death sentence later stayed while appeals moved through courts and a change of venue. Governor O Perrall sent troops to guard the prisoner amid local tensions. two women charged as accessories await trial.

Petersburg Commonwealth Charnel Salomon Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia County Court of Lunenburg Prince Virginta Marable Mary Abernathy Pokey Pollard

Keck Faces Smuggling Charge In Diamond Case

Herman Keek of Cincinnati, a diamond broker with Conder ian Helmrick Keck & Co, arraigned before United States Commissioner Bell on alleged diamond smuggling. The case stems from 600 small diamonds valued at $10,000 found in Captain Loeswis Rhineland’s staterooms. Loeswis and a witness testified about a Jan Antwerp meeting and a package misrepresented by a friend. Keek is held in $5,000 bail for court.

Herman Keek 9 Bis Cincinnatii Piva Philadelphia Conderian, Helmrick, Keck & Co Gallen Loeswiz Keck Antwerp America von Reich Cincinnati aAntwerp

Fatal Powder Explosion at Latin Rand Works in Kingston

A powder works explosion at the Latin Rand facility in Kingston, near Ritz on, killed five men and wounded several others. Names of the dead include Jones, Smalley, Paterton and two Dockers. The blast damaged the dry house, corning mill, engine house, and lower glacier. cause unknown. The plant, seven miles from Wingston, previously suffered a similar destruction in January 1894. The shock caused panics in several factories downtown.

Kingston New York Latin & Rand Ritzon Jones Smalley Paterton Docker Waltna Creek Wingston

Ericsson Vessel Delayed Launch Amid Government Claim

The Ericsson was not launched today at the New London marine railway. A $55,000 government claim filed March 7 by Morris seeks payment for repairs and protection of government property. Additional claims for damages and materials are pending, likely extending stay longer than expected.

New London Ericsson United States Morris Thericsson Lkely

Jefferson Davis Monument Corner Stone Date Set

Richmond March 18 The Jefferson Monument Association board fixes July 2 as the corner-stone laying date for the Jefferson Davis Monument after a Grand Army of United Confederate Veterans meeting.

Jefferson Davis Monum Richmond Jefferson Ineovalument Association United Confederate Veter

Denial of French Paria Dispatch Report

A Toulon dispatch's claim of French garrison actions near the coast is denied by the authorities. The conflicting report prompted clarification from officials aboard the naval station.

Paria Toulon

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