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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1896

Page

2

Prohibition Leaders Split On Ticket at Municipal Election

A Virginian reporter queried Prohibition leaders in Norfolk about whether the Prohibition party will field a slate or back a citizen’s ticket in the upcoming municipal election. Replies varied. several leaders refused to commit openly, saying only that decisions will come at the party convention or after mass meetings.

Prohibition Party Norfolk Republicaans Mxeouthye Prohibiion Party T Hat Exceptien Heket Prohibitionists Zachary Sam, Jones Sam. Small Zacy Wes Walt Prohibitonists Rev. Zachary Jamie Mavhor Varad Horning Assaul Bition Party Wellizen Mieke Citizens W. J. Wilder Met Prohibition EB. Vernhorn Prohibition Police John T. Bolton

Prohibition Leaders Deny Deals in Party Ticket Rumors

Rumors spread of a ticket arrangement with Republicans and others and a possible turn down of some current officials. A Prohibition leader dismissed the claims as untrue, saying the Beetleman named had served well and that no deals were known or discussed.

Virginia to Become Trotting Center With Norfolk Opening Meet

Norfolk chosen as the opening venue for an Eastern trotting circuit moving toward Washington and Baltimore. If successful, Virginia farms gain value, with Hamlin and Jewett cited as models. The Southern move may shift eastern trotters east of the Atlantic and influence two-division training for spring and grand circuit campaigns.

Norfolk Virginia Washington Baltimore Ilamiins Selina Ala Ed. Geers Virginie Stook Union Bolus Nin Meretto Byron Buffalo Hamlin Flewett Hamlin and Jewett Kentucky Ceero J

Ada Rehan to star at Academy of Music in Shrew

Amusement notices announce Ada Rehan appearing Saturday at the Academy of Music with Avieustine Daly's New York Company in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Also Thomas Q. Seabrooke slated for Tuesday night in The Play deals with life on a Chicago tour and features strong dramatic moments. funeral notices and local civic items follow.

Ada Rehan Acadety of Music Shakespeare Miss Rehan Avieustine Daly New York Thomas Q. Seabrooke Thomas Q. Peabrook Academy of Music George $1 Broadhurst Chicago Vrade John Pullerton Mr. Seabrooke

Land at Anetion sold by Porter trustee Hannah sale at Norfolk

By direction of PF A Porter trustee Win M Hannah a netlonver will sell at the Real Estate Exchange at 1 PM today all described city lots in Norfolk with improvements. Beginning on the south side of Pine street extended seventy five feet east from Chapel street then northward ninety four feet then extending back between parallel lines one hundred and forty feet. The query on to see or not to see is noted with Dr Weck offering an answer.

Anetion Pf.a Porter Win M. Hannah Norfolk Pine Street Chapel Street Henor

Bowden for McKinley Delegates Elected in Norfolk

Delegates to district and state conventions were elected at a City Convention held at Samaritan Hall Norfolk. Bowden led calls for McKinley unity with Lowery aligned factions and pledged seating for their delegates despite opposition. The meeting featured crowded seating, a credentials panel, and speeches endorsing McKinley and the national party slate as the crowd cheered.

Bowderites Lamb Lowery Samaritan Staunton RG. Banks FH. B. Nichols Bowen Nichols Dhe Mekinley Wiliam McKinsey Ohi Bowden I. Denke Thomias Lowery Republicis Usas Newport News Slaunton Thropius Lowery Chitman Ite Tesa Norfolk Wingeen OW Tmetlon Theo Weloss W .K. Mewar CC. McMublleen Matt Satwir A. Aron W. HY Harrison Wyat Mitowny Shina Svlomsey Tooren Fia Woo Hapedson Myoniys Hebb Trice Nicohelnn Ceorse Toler Page Kind West Wy Thorapsoced M.on Lewix Doo McMillam Lariden Avssey Vemes Trower

Wright's Torenin Lint Ad Promotes Hoods Plus Cure All Livers

Local ad lists Hoods Plus as a cure all liver remedy and directs readers to Wright's at 196 Main Street in this week's Virginian. The notice encourages calling or visiting for more details and highlights the product availability.

Wright Main Street

Weather Report from Washington DC March 21 1896

Fair in Washington and Virginia with slowly rising temperatures and shifting winds. North Carolina expected warmer with westerly turning to southerly winds. The coast storm moved toward the St Lawrence mouth. high pressure on the Gulf coast extends into the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Northwest to upper Mississippi may see snow. cooler New England and warmer Middle Atlantic states. Port calendar notes sun times and tides. Local data report 24 hour temps and rainfall with J J Gray as observer.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina St. Lawrence Gulf Coast Mississippi and Ohio South Atlantic Atlantic Coast Lake Revions Northwest New England Mississippi Missouri

Norfolk Exhbition Clash Hails Schmit Arrival At Park

Norfolk talks of Fred Schmit arrival and an exhibition game against the Kildees of Franklin at 3:20 pm. Manager McFarland plans rotating pitches to show his twirlers while Georgetown and Yale inter-varsity plans loom for April 8 at River View Park.

Fred Schmit Norfolk Pred Schmit Kildees Franklin McParlan McFaran The Virginian O'Brien Sands Georgetown University Yale Trudeau Ehlet Georgetown George Mahoney Amon College Ceargetown Esse Almoe Georgetawn

Norfolk Democrats Set Dates for Ward and City Primaries

The Norfolk City Democratic Executive Committee announced ward primaries for councilman candidates on April 21 and a municipal ticket primary on April 25 1896. Nominations must be filed by April 18 with affidavits. polls open 9 am to 1 am. The body also urged support for the Navy Yard project and opposed any expansion of the eight hour law.

Navy Yard Democratic Executive Committee Norfolk A. P. Thom Democratic Party Hesolgarl Kresolvcied Norrell Congress of the United States Congress

Funeral services for Mary Frances Sout at St Luke’s Church

The obituary notes the death of Mary Frances Sout and details a funeral with service at St Luke’s Church in the morning. A wake will be held at the mother’s residence followed by interment at Saint Ab Pier son. Attendees are invited to attend prayers and services Saturday afternoon.

Mary Roush Street St. Luke's Poo Charen Wis Dormeriy Lichtifriut Charles Noott St Hough Stoner St. Luke's Church Rejoul Otelook Atteche Vanshaw Aidderon Saint Ab Pierson Beus India Viet Hoptel F Seeth Mary Prancis

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