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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1896

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Epidemic of Prisoner Arrests in Spanish Cuba Strains Remedios

Havana reports a sweeping arrest drive as Weyler decrees harsh measures, filling Remedios prison with about 2,000 inmates and Sosua holding 226 with little room left. Officials claim insurgents and Cuban sympathizers face heavy suppression while guerrilla activity persists across occupied areas. The article notes widespread military control, disrupted civilian life, and the political chaos in Spain amid Cortes dissolution and Cuban autonomist tensions.

United Tress Havana Tampa Remedios Sosua Weyler Aro Yale Portons Uaem Motguin Santha- Bo Krnowi Beveriel Ates Troy Gomera Weyterts Geneinis Ile Cwess Tho OvInNeus Wavair Cuninedto Mella Maplin Macon Moses Jonesy Ironia Olena Maren Spain Angers Ware Evisis Cunover Sakerta Cortes Cartes Canovas Cuba Sacaein Tinegas Reform Party Rohda Mardenas

Cuban resolutions spark Senate debate on Cuba's future

The Senate debated Cuban policy with two new resolutions aimed at empowering local self government in Cuba and urging a free independent government. Senators Mills and Platt introduced measures while conferees Shermaan Moran and Lodge remained appointed. The House adjourned to resume tomorrow as discussions continue.

Senate Cuba Washington, D. C Sherman House Shera Moran Lodge Mr. Mills United States Spain Culst Cain Gillves District of Columbia Wisson Benny Barrett Massichusetts Yeshlomt Moroni Corliss Mibelian Tine Ufternoon Ibs Cota Novatel

Fire destroys six brick and brownstone buildings in Philadelphia

A blaze gutted six buildings on Chestnut Street, impacting the Thackara Company factories and offices of Willis Hale and Lindley Johnson. Firefighters, slowed by a heavy snowstorm, fought the flames for two hours. Losses totaled about 150000 dollars with 87000 dollars insured. owner William Weightman insured through his policy.

Are Thoeleara Manufacturing Company Ancestve Fixtures Thapkain Company Archnityots Willis i Hale Lindley Johnson Nre Tevet Thackara Company William Weightmecn Philadelphia

Madrid papers clash over US war stance and Europe alliances

Spanish Epoca articles reflecting Cabinet views spark comment in Madrid. One piece urges America to reveal its colors and warns Bonin is ready for war if needed. It also suggests American politicians drop hostile debates. A second article critiques European alliances but leans toward those opposing American Japan interests. All Madrid papers seek to end the prevailing uncertainty.

Ploneiint Madrid Epoca Nnti|ely United States America Bonin

Murderer Carr Confesses Insanity Sham To Avoid Execution

In Atlanta Ga on March 21 Alexander Carr, to be hanged Friday for the 1884 murder of James Wing, admitted he had feigned insanity for over a year. He spoke with Sheriff Barnes, staged hair growth, and claimed doctors’ tests. he noted no fear of death and asked for the jail chaplain. The governor’s hearing on insanity was postponed.

Aanta Alexander Carr James Wing Carr Ames Sherif Barnes Sherif Nise Mr Barnes Nim Wink Vaughan Bartes Carhat Warnes Gow Atkinson

Divorce Decree for Mrs Drayton in Trenton Court

Charlotte Agustin, wife of J Coleman Drayton, received a decree of divorce from Chancellor Meia in Trenton New Jersey. The opinion notes the husband’s suspicions of infidelity but finds no grounds to excuse desertion. Mrs Drayton is the third daughter of the late William Astor and sister of John Jacob Astor and Mrs Orme Wilson.

Trenton N. J Charlotte Agustin J. Coleman Drayton Meia Heeres Chancery Drayton Willian, Astor John Jacob Astor Orme Wilson J. Roosevelt Roosevelt

McKinley Rally Opens in New York City

The McKinley boom in New York City opened at Cooper Union amid severe weather. The packed hall displayed a tin framed portrait of ex-Gov. McKinley with a banner denouncing the machine politics. Major L H Jerome presided and nominated General Swayne for chairman.

Iw York Muarch McKinley New York City Cooper Union New York L. H. Jerome General Swayne

Canal plan from Norfolk to New Bern proposed

Secretary of War reports a 10 foot canal across Croatan Sound Pasquotank river and the Dismal Swamp Canal from Norfolk to New Bern. Estimated dredging 6,469,600 cable yards costs 1 264 000 dollars. Private company holds the canal. Minor order for compulsory pilotage to be considered.

Dinmal Washington, D. C Secretary of War Congress North Carolina Croalon Sound Pasqutank Diswal Swamp Norfolk Newbern Crunton Sound Pasquotank Competttee Merchant Marine Norfolk Harbor

Morton New York Republican convention opens in capital

The Empire State Republican convention convenes in Albany to nominate Governor Morton as presidential candidate. Benayat Copye us R. Parsons serves as temporary chairman and committees will be formed. George Southwick named permanent chairman as proceedings include contests, resolutions, and electors selection.

Empire State Republicang Gothin New York Nno Thas Witch Morton Benatay Copyeus R. Parsons George Southwick Ae Ehalymma Tarmse

Explosion at Berwind-White mine kills thirteen in Pom Isnin

Thirteen miners died in a new Berwind-White shaft explosion at the eastern edge of Pom Isnin. Rescue efforts followed with volunteers and local residents aiding, the fatalities all from nearby Daiboli families except one.

Byniaw Pom Isnnin Duboiz Lewis and Yates Silvio Mines Daiboli

Texas Republicans meet in Austin for large convention

Austin March 23 Tomorrow's Republican Convention to elect delegates to the National Convention is expected to attract the largest Texas Republican gathering. Plans include contest for temporary chairmanship by Cuney ally Webb Cannigan and Mekkintey faction organizing ahead of caucus. State ticket nominating convention set for March 28 under Worth. In Washington ex Naval cadets Ryan Morris and Wells to appear for examination for assistant engineers with vacancies noted despite full Naval Academy course.

Austin Tex Poritiona Moow Cuney Kamorrmeyt Cuney Webb Cannigan MekKintey Washington, D. C Herbert Today Joan P. Ryan John RR. Morris Chester Wells Navy Philadelphia Naval Academy Engineer's Corps Congress

Supreme Court rules against witness immunity in interstate rebates case

The Supreme Court by a bare majority holds that a witness may not invoke testimony immunity to avoid answering questions on rebates paid to the Urban Coal Company. Brown, auditor for the Allegheny Valley Railroad, faced contempt for refusing to testify about rebates. the ruling affirms the lower court and forms a broad standard that protects the public interest and the administration of justice over personal disgrace.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Dersons Sud Bar Western District Menn Sylvania Bela Theodore Fr. Brown John W. Walker Hay Brown Allagheny Valley de Mina Goeharke Hin Supreme Court of Dle Juative Brown Qhelivers Cvourt Field Gray Shirag White Shiras

Oliver’s Spring Hats At Low Prices At 111 Malin Street

Nobby hats for spring caps umbrellas and canes advertised by Jack Oliver Ast at 111 Malin Street. Lowest prices highlighted asIvbdar Olivers Spring Hats.

Jack Oliver Malin Street

Petersburg Leader Booth Dies Wealthy Petersburg Citizen

Petersburg Va March 23 Special Mtr 1 41 Booth died at his Sycamore Street residence about 9 50 last night He was native of Surry county born August 5 1800 and moved to Petersburg as a youth He built a business career then retired and left a valued estate of 140000 The narrative covers his life and prominence in local commerce and society The murder trial of Matthew Jones alias Doe Jones Negro proceeds in Hastings Court with defense by Trotter Lashiter and Davis and judge Mullen presiding The case stems from a December murder scene on Hart Wig Street The report also notes a Naponers machine shop employee M W Syncoe escaped serious injury in a belt incident at Exchange Avenue and other baseball events and players list from the Motorsbore base ball game

Petersburg Hooth Sycamore Street Hoath Surry County William Hawthorne L.T. Yes Messrs McM. Booth S. W. Booth Tooth Waves Jadl Hart Wig Street Mousra Chas Trotter Lashiter Hall Davis Mir W. L. Syncoe Naponers Ie Tere Thome Math Holaive Oho Mose Robert Quinn Columbus Ohio Catete Eryth CO Powers Guelph Canada Matcher Frank Kitson Alogan Mich William Armstrong Cohmibus Ola Charles Sholta Tats Vo Dinnton Kia Michael Moun Sandusky Oul Welder Vy Brodle Harry Ketter Qrat Qrat Basemiuns Wile Ha Quarles Pieher K.kreen Wawermany Cyl

National Women notes and Supreme Court cases summary

Washington DC March 2 Chief Justice Puller announced the Michigan Supreme Court case on pension power and assignment for re hearing. Other cases discussed include Bowles sugar bounty refusals and Saltonstall vs. Birtwell reassigned for April. Adjournment dates for the term were set with unusual advance notice. The decision on John P. Southworth’s bond case upheld the Court of Claims ruling aiding United States interests.

Washington, D.C Puller Lag Michigan Supreme Court Lochren Bowles Congress Saltonstall Birtwell Brewer San Antonio Supreme Court Court of Claims United States Tay

Bryan's Alleged Murders Headed for Indictment

Newport Ky March 23 Jackson and Walling were brought before Judge Helm for an indictment on murder in the Pearl Bryan case. Sheriff Phimmer sold admission tickets filling the courthouse and crowding the hall. Defense and Commonwealth attorneys appeared. Jackson to be tried April 1 followed by Walling, proceedings held in separate hearings.

Newport George W. Richard Sheppard Mr. Andrews Hamilton Walling L. J. Crawford Jackson

X Ray Experiments At St Vincent's Hospital With Crookes Tube

A three day trial at St Vincent's Hospital uses a Dartmouth loaned Crookes tube to photograph a mind with ballet. Lieutenants Squier Krayenbuhl and Dr Leigh supervise with J J Paber as photographer. Initial plates show a purplish green glow and perfect negatives after exposure. Further tests include photographing a hand and possibly other subjects before the tube is returned Wednesday.

St. Vincent's Hospital Squier Krayenbuhl Fortress Monroe Southgate Leigh Crookes Hospital Dartmouth College of Newampshire J. J. Paber Dennis Norfolk Leig Leigh Europe Robert L. Bowles Howles Alps Bowles Hunbumman Abney Edison Tesla

NEW VESSELS FOR THE NAVY COMMITTEE ACTION

The House Naval Committee completed the naval appropriation section to provide new vessels. Two battleships to be built on the Pacific coast, one torpedo boat on the Pacific coast, one on the Gulf, and one on the Mississippi. Five torpedo boats to reach at least twenty five knots, ten with high speed. Pacific Gulf Mississippi sites chosen. costs not excessive then built elsewhere if needed. Committee voted 7 to 4 to strike all drydocks from the bill.

Woune Wavnal House Committee On Naval Pueble Pacific Gulf Missippi Pacific Coast B teHe Portsmouth N. H Mare Island

Supreme Court of Appeals Richmond Proceedings March 23

Today's docket of the Supreme Court of Appeals Richmond Virginia lists cases submitted for decision including Snel Boschen's executrix versus Judging Gued, No. 69, Fidelity and Casualty Co. of New York versus Chambergafeite a for plaintiffs, No. 73, 99 Sulphur Mines Company et al. argued by Christian for the plaintiff, with sessions continued to tomorrow for discovery.

Supreme Court of Appeals Richmond Snel Boschen Patterson aDpe Olse Rite Atking Smith New York Chambergafeite A. Cabell, Sq

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