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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1896
Page
1
Washington reports a costly docking drama at Port Royal where delays and missteps sparked sharp naval criticism. Officials debate whether the operation proves a risky failure or a cautious success amid heavy expenses and uncertain water levels.
At Port Troynt S C a vessel steered by tide with inches to spare slipped through the caisson of Paris Island's Government dry dock in calm morning. Spectators watched naval workers complete a long, faithful shift amid a scene of orderly progress.
Dated March 21 in Chantteston Abbeville district a story of a murder by Narasian Bagwell. The article notes the killer’s age and that he confessed on the stand with Sheriff Nanse Wid and Dr Noffer present. The judge pronounced the sentence soon after the extiscer in Hh eleven minutes.
In Austin on March 27 delegates discuss uniting Republicans with Populists to oppose Democracy. The plan hinges on electors backing Populist ballots to claim a statewide alliance, citing four years ago’s split vote and shifting margins to justify a coalition led by notable Republican figures and Populist supporters.
The Massachusetts Republican state convention convened in Boston to select delegates to the National Convention. Thomas Reed and Cabot Lodge were among those named as supporting leaders, with committees organized and speeches delivered for the presidential ticket.
The funeral of Prare Breyan's child Hirrviodt Withens in Ind tones a grim morgue scene. Mourners and physicians attended as coffins and remains were moved from a vault to Bryan Wat in Worrest Hill Cemetery. An emetic was used and observers noted fumes rising at the grave while services were brief and solemn.
A young merchant from Ate 4 Vieritosrd died after his exposure to gas at a Pietel. Grim scenes at the scene were hushed as efforts to save him failed. Wardlork, his partner, arrived and assumed control of the firm. An official German service figure faces charges and plans to resign. A separate note from Washington reports a bill to compensate the Masonic Lodge of Keyeville for a 1804 building destruction. Knoxville reports a legal appeal delaying a scheduled event to September.
Andrew Pielvell was killed after a murder confession by Albert ROMs. The confession links a gang to a planned theft and a fatal shot at a morning harbor location. The accused described luring victims, planning the crime, and attempting to flee, with the execution timing noted as noon.
The third pane of the series between Hostons and the University of Vive was played this afternoon at Charlottesyvile Wa on March 27. The Vip cinians were defeated by a score of 9 to 2, with Mostong, 2, contributing for the University.
A historical panic over cold exposure links common colds to lasting health issues and urges prompt treatment with chamberlain’s remedy. The item also reports Norfolk and Western railroad gross earnings of 234,716 for the third week of March, up 541,004 from prior totals.
Baltimore March 27 The 6000 striking Baltimore garment workers threaten a nationwide boycott if clothing manufacturers do not agree to arbitrate their dispute by Monday morning Labor leaders back the walkout and plan appeals to national unions for funds to support the strikers General Secretary White favors arbitration but manufacturers refuse to recognize the strikers as a group and claim there is nothing to arbitrate.
Mayer YTS, a male from Puyts visiting Washington, met with officials about the Richmond Chamber of Commerce noting yesterday's passage of a bill to abolish compulsory pilots. He urged Virginia lawmakers to oppose the measure as it advances in the House, warning of a stubborn fight and signaling major legislative work to support pilots.
A sister of the late ex-President Asayes died Wednesday at Wirkwoods suburb. She was buried yesterday from Kirkwood Methodist Church. She was older than her distinguished brother and separated from him early in life. Mrs. Marvin was raised by a Southern family and remained distant from Abel Marvin after the Civil War era.
Fragmented OCR recounts court actions with names such as Jane B Meath and Shipman. Mentions Fort Tow plan, appellate arguments, and various docket notes. Includes references to commissioners and a privilege docket for Washington South Road Company, with scattered fragments of case titles and dates.
In Rochester New York a foreman employed by William Veering & Co. caused a local scandal as authorities report a forged debt ledger. He allegedly defrauded farmers, forging notes to hide losses, with investigators tracing the scheme through a sequence of embargos and forwarded documents.
In Lynchburg Virginia on March 27 the city convention met. Lee Gd led the delegation and backed sending representatives to the district and state conventions. Although no resolutions were adopted, the sentiment was strong. Postmaster Melaughlin headed the delegation.
A blaze in Dirge Village Benton Arkansas on March 27 destroyed nearly ten residences and about three quarters of the Lue business district. The fire started shortly after midnight and burned for about three hours. The village, with 1,000 residents, has no fire department. Estimated loss runs to about 40000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
In Savannah Georgia on March 27 the director of the Interstate Military Association decided to raise the first prize for the Interstate competitive drill during the May military celebration from two thousand to twenty five hundred dollars.
In a heated session from Alamogordo to Washington DC figures clashed over private pension bills. Sherman and Cullom led motions on pension relief while Democrats allied with Republicans debated timing and authority. The House adjourned Monday after long debate with several pension measures advanced or rejected and tension over veterans’ benefits lingering.
A partial record from a conference session outlines the church mission board, secretary reports, and committee actions. It references resignations or retirements, readings for examination of character, and the discharge sequence for several members, with names from various districts and a Baltimore presentation.
The dinner speech by Mr. O'Tardan and Rosebery’s remarks are cited as debates over imperial relations and Britain’s commitments to its colonies. The speaker criticizes government hesitation and calls for stronger unity and decisive action, warning against appeasing imperial foes.
London reports the Duke of Cambridge has resigned his claim to a special pension to avoid ministerial controversy. In Parliament A J Balfour read the duke's letter, while George N Carson said Britain will not dispatch a Weltish expedition to Dongola next autumn. He noted the Egyptian reserve fund's advance toward the Nile expedition rests with the Egyptian public debt commission, which has the deciding vote.
A telegram from Greensboro Alabama reports ex governor Thomas Seay remains in a very critical state in hospital. He is unconscious and death may occur at any moment after a period of grip illness.
Dradstreet's reports a mixed week with favorable weather lifting some prices yet mercantile failures rise moderately. Wool markets weaken in price while production outlook remains uncertain. Exports and imports shift with foreign demand varying, and US business conditions show uneven momentum across regions.
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