Pilots Fight Abolition Effort Reaches Virginia Officials
A Richmond bound committee from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to abolish compulsory pilotage for castwise vessels. They met Representative Lett and Senators including Martin, pressing for repeal as injustice to merchants and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Washington, Db
Hidhuonil Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
Beverley
Munford
John A. Curtis
Frank M. Witttle
Jn. A
Landerkin
Warner Moore
Congress
Virginia
Pllett
Capito
Danie
Jones
Nett
Obey
Swanson
Martin
Leucine
Fiv
iMehmend Chamber of Commerce
Congo
Theos
Peano Varinuely
Eliisens
Colverhaw Pbedaress
Tay
Warren Moore
Dingley
Sonra
Charles
Commidar's Defeat and Senate Repartee in May Debates
Amid a May session the Senate debated tariff policy and faced a defeat of an implied reform bid. The article notes the labor and capital interests shaping the discussants, with Thorpe and other representatives mentioned as central figures in the capital and manufacturing policy debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Stceen
Thorpe
Lebeor
Thie
Alanee
Berman Sank and Cuban Arms Flight Reported
Dispatches from New York and Havens indicate a British vessel Berman Sank carried war material bound for Cuban insurgents. The arms were reported landed by a Bermuda vessel, with Genera Catinte Garete and his men said to have taken safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Mareh
Havens
New York
Vern Lous
Fred Apon
Stink Bey
Ha- Wont
Fermuda Hav
Pennsylvania Miners Meet in Philipsburg Discuss Wage Rise
A damaged report from Philipsburg notes miners and operators from several Pennsylvania towns gathered on March 26 to discuss wage advances. A resolution favored pushing a 0.50 cent increase, while a council was appointed to seek a joint conference of operators and miners to pursue further advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsbvara
Rhe
Bere Tosdafy
Nseveral Mining
Lowniipes Fy
Pennsylvania
Niloptoe
West Virginia Third District Convention Delegates Named
West View, Charleston, March 24. The Third district convention of West Virginia selected four delegates to the Republican national convention. Candidates include J.T. Johnston of Medowell County with Stillman Kanine and Whiter Hailed of Monroe County. Delegates were uninstructed but considered for MekKintey.
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Charleston
W.va
Mare
West Vir Inois
Glen
Do Owford
Cavetites
J.T. Chunston
Medowell County
Stillman Kanine
Monroe Conmnty
Altermites
Tide of Immigration Reaches Washington in March
The tide of immigration has risen as Europeans sail toward the United States. Immigrant arrivals spiked in winter, and prospects for spring arrivals suggest numbers may match or exceed those of prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
House of Lords Debates Sunday Alcohol Restrictions
In London today the Archibishop of York urged closing public houses on Sundays except for noon to evening sale for consumption off premises. The Bishop of Manchester suggested an evening hour for on site sales. The debate adjourned as the licensing law issue awaits a parliamentary committee. In the Commons George Curzon said no protest from the Porte about the Nile expedition and outlined military precedents for continued government funding, noting Dongola operations approved by British authorities.
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London
House of Lords
Archbshop
York
Manchester
Duke of Devonshire
George N. Curzon
Foreign Office
Porte
Mr. Curzon
Curnon
Mingland
Adiled
Senna Wir
Caonnhed
Unclear Will of Philadelphia Vessel Owners Contest Ship and Crew
Fragmentary OCR recalls a dispute over a vessel owned by Philadelphia interests and the Walders of Batlelistip dos Flite to-day, with Crimp's remarks on duties and the use of Water Geehedd, amid references to a trial or hearing and protests by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willi Cup Sons
Cramp
Yieli Wat
Seti
Jordy
Fortier
Walton
Acount of Armitia Por the Selene of Ch spain Bhike Wee Cron Uritnin
A garbled report cites a national or international assembly with delegates from Maine Wisconsin Georgian New Hampshire Connecticut Mississippi and other states. It mentions Edward Whitaker Mead and a plan presented for publication, though many words are unreadable. The piece references debt matters and a proposed public consideration of a grand plan among associations and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
New York Senate
Australa
Poisonous Roots Sickened South Round Hill Students
On March 2 all school children at a local school fell ill after eating roots they found on the way to lunch. Anna Van Nest, 4, died from convulsions before aid arrived. others, including Tea sie, Wie Matthews, and Loom spl, were taken ill but mostly expected to recover. The roots are believed to be wilted parsnips or wild arti choke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J
Teasie
Worton
Anna van Nest
Governor Altgeld Towed Over State University Flag Display
Champaign March 26 A Champaign Park county grand jury cites Governor John P. Altgeld and the university trustees for failing to comply with state law requiring the American flag to fly over the State University building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Cham- Park County Grand Jury
John PL Altgeld
Trustees of
Theniversity of Hiiness
State University
Southern Industrial Progress Reports Southern Cotton Mill Growth
Baltimore March 6 The Manufacturers' Record weekly review notes rapid Southern industrial growth as cotton interests attract attention. New mills and expansions include a $10,000 cotton mill addition in Lexington, a 1,000 spindle mill at Spatanerg, and a cane project along the coast. Government warehousing plans, rail and street improvements, and expanding iron and steel works reflect broad growth across the region despite reports of some money pressures and red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Treport
POMC
South
Koexville
Diewdry
Maimpa
Pesas
Tie Doe P
MidWestoreites Ge Wert Com
New Orleans
Mississippi
Tate
Fragmented OCR tale of Owen and the Commodore debate
An OCR laden report describes Owen’s remarks before the Commodore and a Spanish Connection while a provincial audience debates law and order. Names such as Cahdin, Cahdin coast, and Fania As appear amid garbled phrases about votes, commissions, and the Spanish Con. The piece fragments a political scene with unclear sequence and numerous misread terms.
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Horleston
Marek Ty
Owen Bite Neen
Whisterins
Wippel
Meelie
Sadat
Fania
Owen
Owens
Turkish Minister Mayroyent Bey Recalled, Reports Say
Reports from Constantinople and Washington claim Turkish Minister to the United States Mare Mustapha Mayroyent Bey, son of the sultan’s Greek physician, has been recalled. At the State Department Secretary Olney offered no confirmation or denial while Bey himself said he knows of no government recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mare
Mavroyent Bey
Turkey
United States
Comnetantinople
Wag Closetel
Olney
State Department
Usant Retigenes
O Dey
Bey
Will of Benjamin Wrankiin Probate in Philadelphia Court
The will of Benjamin Wrankiin was probated in the Philadelphia Orphans Court after a petition by Ma Wulneoy alleging a fortisla will Miivirag D preVaan. The will directs disposition of the Franklin estate now valued at several hundred thousand dollars with no opposition filed in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
Benjamin Wrankiin
Owas Gilowadi
Wulneoy
Philadelphia
Franklin
Orphans Court
Cuban resolutions reach tentative agreement in Senate conference
Conferees on Cuban resolutions agree to tie the measures as originally drafted by the Senate. Debate ends in the Senate with anticipated approval of the conference report, as party lines and foreign policy stakes shape the motion to pass the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House of
Spratly
United States
Ameria
Conan
Amus
Lodee
Aassnehusette
Conrad
del Bar
Mne
Washington March 28 Budget Appropriations For Public Works
The Washington bulletin lists appropriations across public works and related services. Key items include $2,500 and $7,000 for repairs and preservation, $887,000 for materials and supplies, and $810,000 for public buildings printing. Additional funding covers inter-state commerce bonds, silver gate expenses, alien labor enforcement, and several national park projects with multiple regional allocations. Public printing and district-wide costs total to about $2.917 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Commerce Commission
District of Columbia
Delaware Reakwater
Cape Chorhes
Chattanooga National Park
Galveston Tivelier
Morrison Likely to Accept If Nominated in St Louis
A letter from Indiana Republicans asked General Morrison if he would accept the nomination if the St. Louis convention chose him. Morrison reportedly said that being drafted and volunteering are two different matters, implying he would consider the nomination. The informally stated view reflects influential Indiana politicians backing Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manapis
Cioneral
Beng
Motion on Appropriation Fails in Senate Debate
Washington March 20 reports show Senate discussion centered on an appropriations proposal to restore silver to free coinage. The lengthy debate touched on Treasury bonds and government obligations as part of the fiscal plan. The motion to proceed stalled, 32 to 0, with adjournment following. The session highlighted opposition to broad silver policy changes and concerns about financial stability. The record notes committee hearings and procedural hurdles ahead of any vote.
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Washington
Dnppr
Unie
Green
Generad
Casey
Senate
Montene
Sherman
Athormers
Yeni Vay
Bop
Berdinin
Kim
Stair
Die Wisterm Qa
United States
Aten
United Stables
Liepeat
Hotwe
Visinsderys
Jina
Emda el
Owuckout Fertier Anvena
Cheteney Commission
Mas
Cannon
Fire Destroys Greenville Cotton Warehouse Losing Thousands
A Greenville cotton warehouse belonging to the Reldy River Manufacturing Co burned after thieves hauled 1000 bales of rotten stock from the building. Workers locked doors, returned to find flames. total loss estimated at $1,000 with $590,000 insurance. The blaze gutted nearby storage and damaged the warehouse interior.
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Reldy River
Greenville
Busnes
Chareston
B.C
News and Courier
Chenvile
Oepey
Wales
Ilane
Gov O Perralls Appointments Listed on State Boards
Richmond Va March 6 Cov O Perrall has announces the following appointments On the State Board of Agriculture Second District ft J Henley Wu Vamsburg Fourth District Ro M Mallory Brunswick county Sixth District W OW Broadtoanoeke Eighth District OF mm Tines Fairfax county Tenth District James Kh Kemper Allgusta plaiity Western Hospital James lL Tread way Pittsylvania P HH Trout Staun ton A T Withrow Bath county astern Hospital Walter Jr Taylor Norfolk James T Lewis Richmond George TE Gary Manchester Central Hospital kk D Cook Norfolk George D Pleasants Richmond P J Southall Amelia county
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Norfolk
Kacelleacy
Richmond
Cov
O'Perrall
Case at State Supreme Court of Appeals We Whitlock Estate
March 26 in Virginia the State Supreme Court of Appeals heard the case of Conon We Whitlock et al. The testimony and documents questioned the validity of a will and the 000 bequest to Whitlock's wives and children. Executors Whitlock and Hotton faced an appeal from various parties in chancery and circuit courts across Buckingham Powhatan Nolte Staunton Madison and Richmond, with multiple counties and city courts involved.
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Michinonid
State Supreme Court of
Chancery Court
Rel Toon
George Ih
Peonitin
Jaddon
Qassinet
Jamer
Whitlock
Adage Hotton
Chancery
Chancery Wrvepet MicroNses
Ielthstudd
Palm- Ville and
Powhatan Railroad Companys
Powhatan
John Wy
Buckingham County
John AL Tinvehanan
Nyw
Nolte
WoUbnes
Barton
Hartows Bells
Amd
Mubnan
Ryan
Als
City of
Ratte Ve Ios Grat Others Corporation
Cone
Bbeity
Lanehbog
Tore Wonet
Motetowes County
Ay Dehdele
Hobiever
Staunton
Renits
Madison
Pearson
Ods
Wehmond
Dawson
Wyndham
Meredith
Maine
Colemen
Angie
Olin
Methodists Hear Reports On Mission Work And Conversions
A Methodist conference heard reports from clergy across districts including Winchester, Roanoke, and Botetourt on church growth, new churches, and conversions. Notable figures cited 400 plus conversions in Washington district, two new churches in Botetourt, and improvements in church property. totals and funding described, with emphasis on mission efforts and parsonage purchases.
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Sukie
Howe
Ely
Delbon
Senin
Oainber
Nuys
Joe Armatrong
East Paleine Distri
Washington
Tommey Simithson
Bertore
Dou Pheth
Winchester Wistrier
Botetourt
Hammond
Lewisburg
Congressman Boutelle Honored For Naval Bill Passage
Washington March 26 Congressman Boutelle has been congratulated as the Naval bill authorizing the largest ship additions in American history passed the House in two days by an overwhelming vote. The bill carries nearly 32 million dollars in aggregate appropriations and was reported to be in the exact form the committee sent it. Chairman Boutelle praises the help from committee colleagues on both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bontelle
Washington
House
Boutelle
President Cleveland Endorses Navy Medical Inspector Kershner Sentence
Washington March 26 After a week of delay Secretary Herbert publicizes the President's endorsement of Medical Inspector Edward Kershner's dismissal from the navy for perjury related to a Navy regulation. The court martial sentence was upheld under President Cleveland's review, with emphasis on honor and discipline in the service.
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Washington
Norbert
Cleveland
Edward Kerehner
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Herbert
Kershner
Navy Department
Grover Cleveland
Etary Terbert
Midward Kershner
I. S. NL
Texas Republicans Fight for Supremacy at State Convention
The Republican Convention in Texas adjourned after a row over credentials. McKinley supporters were accused of staging a takeover as delegates to St Louis were elected amid chaos. Webb Flannigan was struck in the fracas but no serious injuries were reported. A new majority slate claimed control with a mixed party leadership and a racially diverse lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Minchin
Tex
Credentiala Committee
Throwlas O
MeKktinley
Miffy
Gnaryson County
Terrell
Reed New
McKinley
Webb Flannigan
Nosuhw
McKinlevites
Milopred
Train Derailment Near Savannah After Pouch Hit Switch
A South-bound Southern train No. 14 derailed early morning near Savannah due to a pouch striking a switchstand and opening the switch. All cars except the last Pullman derailed. the engine and mail car stayed on track. Conductor and staff credited with managing the wreck as cars blocked Fourth Street. Passengers and crew reported minor injuries with several names mentioned in initial reports.
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Savannah
Mastman
Macon
Jesup
Eddson
Wells
John Rose
Chatt Tenn
Fourth Street
Nues
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