Tillman and Morgan Spar Over Free Homestead Bill in Senate
In a Senate debate on the free homestead measure and a Cuban relief resolution, Senator Tillman of South Carolina sharply challenged Senator Morgan over land grants and education. Morgan charged Weyler's policy starves Cubans. the session opened with a joint resolution for postal purchases, then moved to the homestead bill with heated exchanges between the two leaders.
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Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Morgan
Hale
Maine
Mr. Morgan
Cuba
Morgin
Alabama
Weyler
Feland
India
Matanzas
Chandler
Davis
Minnesota
Tilllman
Mecena
Eliie
Mr. Thman
Tviman
Mr. Tillian
Reed Loses Temper Over Speaker Selections Debate
In Washington the House debated Speaker Reed’s policy on appointing committees. Kansas Republican Simpson attacked Reed and challenged him to propose a resolution directing committee appointments. Dingley proposed a substitute directing immediate committee appointments, passed, with 523 ayes to 124 nays. The House adjourned for the day.
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Washington
Reed
Simpson
Kansas
Need
House
Stewed
Patley
Dingley
Lewis
New Democratic
Fran Washington
Cannon
Uinats
Senate
Congress of the Universal Postal Union
Amendment Withdrawn and Senate Votes on Bill
Mr Morgan withdrew his amendment to avoid embarrassing the bill. An agreement set a final vote for 8 p.m. In the Senate Mr Somorioon adjourned at 3 10 p.m.
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Morgan
Somorioon
Senate
Greeks at Pharsalos Report of War Council and Turmoil
Athens reports from May 3 say Colonel Tosamedas and AL Theotakis favor the defense plan at Pharsalos with well fortified positions. Conflicting dispatches note Turkish armistice requests or tacit truces and Edhem Pasha awaiting reinforcements for attacks toward Pharsalos and Vallo. Admiral Tam tel lo may deter Turks from seizing Vallo by coastal roads.
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Tosamedas
AL Theotakis
Interior
Pharsalos
Edhem Pasha
Valo
Adminal Tamtello
Virginia Political Turmoil and Church Dedication
Richmond reports a heated session with Congressman Bowden and Judge Waddill over alleged patronage fights in the Second district. Major Hoge Tyler heads to Hampden-Sydney as Ellyson and Tyler forces prep for Virginia campaigns amid party tensions.
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George G. Rowden
Judge Waddill
Edgar Allan
Wises
Wash- Inston
Norfolk
Mis Morgan Prenat
Mir
Bowden
Waildill
Allan
Washington
Tyler
Hampden-Sidney
Hoge Tyler
Panpden-Sidney
Leo
Union Theologieal Seminnary
Ellyson
Hecht
Virginia
Nsbiauts
Chicago
John W. Starke
Cuba
Greece
B. Rand. Wellford
Infermage Hin
Dolleutenant
Starke
Osbcave SUM One Up towns list
The towns embraced in the Osbcave SUM One Up are Charlotte Kalelsin Salisbury Rockingham Mikin Winston Fayetteville Greensboro Sanford Dure him Oxford and Chapel Tit.
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Kalelsin
Salisbury
Rockingham
Mikin
Winston
Fayetteville
Greensboro
Sanford
Durehim
Oxford
Chapel Tit
Notable Visitors and Local Appointments In Norfolk
Local residents and officials arrive or depart for meetings and duties. General Edgar Allan of Richmond visits Norfolk. Rev. A G Grown and Mrs A S Asberry also appear. Congressman Young returns to Washington. educators Captain John T West and R R Aldolle travel to Richmond for state superintendent meetings. Multiple dignitaries, along with maritime activity, mark a day of travel and official business in Norfolk.
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Edgar Allan
Richmond
Norfolk
A. G. Grown
Yestornday
A. 5
Asberry
Knnolee
Floyd Chapman
Lordl Avenue
Uraneh
Emily
P. Wright
Dda Gordon
Tennessee
Nashville
Thursey Wewt
John T. West
Norfolk County
AL Dolle
Public Instruction
Virginia
Stralley
Wingston
Ontario
Canada
B.r. McNair
Tate Street
Cooke
College Mace
Treasury Department
Washington
Joseph Cully
Moetals
H.W. Welsh
Emporia
A. It
Turks advance toward Velpasting with 18,000 Greeks entrenched
Volo reports the Turkish forces moving toward Velpasting where 18 000 Greeks are encamped and well entrenched A detachment of evzones guards the railroad station and the flag is raised over the hospital
Loyalty and discipline amid Greek prisoners report
A May 3 dispatch from Janina Mpirus reports strong loyalty to the Sultan and hatred of the Greeks after a long march. It notes Greek officers generally conduct prisoners well and that the prisoners are treated well by the Greeks.
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London
Janina
Mpirus
Svelling
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Southwest Virginia
Virginia towns including Radford Pulaski Christiansburg Roanoke Wytheville and Blacksburg felt quake shocks with two tremors around noon and 4 in the morning bricks knocked from chimneys plastering fallen. Movement traced to the southeast with no disturbance in the Shenandoah Valley. Snow dust observed at several points.
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Richmond
Salem
Radford
Pulaski
Blackeburg
Christians Dig
Roanoke
Wytheville
Fincastle
Ponto
Virginia
Mie
Parth- Wes
Shenandesh Valley
Public Potootities Fountains Fundraiser Planned
Norfolk city leaders raise funds to install three public drinking fountains within city limits for men and boys. A "Renaissance of Commerce" fundraiser will be at the Academy of Music May 1 and 2 with decorations from local businessmen and a preliminary rehearsal held yesterday at Mesanie Semple.
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Norfolk
Norfolk W. CG
Ot WU
Kommerce
Academy of Music
Death of Mae Deater in Petersburg and related court session
Mae Deater of Petersburg died at his home early yesterday after a sudden paralytic attack. He was born in Wilhelmsburg sixty four years ago and was connected with John Mann and Judge W H Mann. he served as deputy clerk in Richmond Hustings Court and Norfolk Corporation Court and worked in the Confederate Treasury in Richmond. In Isle of Wight court, Crawford Harrison jury instructions were read and arguments heard. the jury failed to agree on a verdict and adjourned to tomorrow morning.
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Petersburg
Moreau Mann
Tie
Molloy Ty County
Hustings Court
Wiehmond
Ite
Corporation Court of
Norfolk
Confederate States’ Treasury Department
Hiehmond
Nlystings Court
Iwmelock
Crawford-Harrison
Willim Rh. McKenney
Plainiff
William Jt. McTiwaine
Alexander Hamilton
Ar. McNeaney
Democrats Sweep Multiple Cities in State Elections
In Raleigh and across North Carolina, Democrats won majorities as William M. Truss led Raleigh with 1607 votes against Independent candidate Sironach at 940. Nine of twelve aldermen were Democratic, and Durham saw Moses McCiwn elected mayor. Charlotte’s race was tight with Springs defeating Weddington by 414. Independent and colored preacher turnout aided the Democratic push.
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Raleigh
MN. C
Onsy
William M. Truss
Mrante Sironach
Menocrats
Moses Fo. McCiwn
Durham
Te State
Goldsbor
Sanford
Salisbury
Meyvor
Charlotte
Springs
Weddington
Stronich
Governor Ferrall Tours Norfolk. Stays At Old Point Comfort
Governor Charles T. Ferrall spent Sunday and Monday at Old Point Comfort near Norfolk. He appeared in good health, enjoyed the sea air, and planned to return to duties in Richmond. On Tuesday he attended the meeting of the school superintendents and conferred with local officials about state matters.
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Overnor
Charles T. C. Ferrall
Old Petit Comfort
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Chayve
Edmond
Govertnor
Uesen Kroese
Ss Wistt
Arp
A. Dobie
United States
W. J. Whiteman
Chaveriner
Tenerad
Whytt
Brotherhood Tithe Topic At St Peters Meeting
The Brotherhood of St Andrew at Norfolk Portsmouth held a conference at St Popes church Trambieton Ward on Sunday afternoon. Mr J Cole president led a discussion on how to make the Brotherhood Tithe more useful to members with input from Clay Lloyd Wales and Willcox. The next meeting is planned for St Luke's church.
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St Andrew
Norfolk
Portsmouth
St Popes Church
Trambieton
J. Cole
Messrs. Clay
Lloyd
Wales
Cole
LB Willcox
Wortsmouth
St. Luke's Church
Supreme Conclave of Vepisophs Meets for Three Day Session
The Supreme Conclave of Vepisophs or 5S. W. M. meets in a blennis session at 10 a m. today. A banquet tonight and a Wednesday trip to Ocean View are planned. Members listed from this section include Post Supreme Archon C F Outten Supreme Secretary George W Wright Supreme Treasurer J T L Buntine Supreme Representatives J M Hartlove and William Tawlins.
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Ocean View
C.F. Outten
George W. Wright
J. TL. Buntine
J. M. Hartlove
William Tawlins
Levy Bros. Daily Bargains Spark Weekly Excitement
Levy Bros at 344 Main street keeps a daily sale this week after last week’s excitement over advertised bargains. Shoppers find new deals each day as the sale continues throughout the week.
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Wright's
Main Street
Levy
Levy Bros
Benefit for library and music at Cumberland Street church
A large Cumberland Street Methodist church event raised funds for the library and music fund. The program featured piano duets, instrumental and vocal solos, a Brutus and Cassius quarrel, a debate on wealth versus poverty, and performances by the Diamond Quartette and Young Men's Society members.
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Cumberland Street Methouiet Church
Plena
Pawortis
Queen Stroon
Queen Street Methodist Church
Tastabet
Tiymnings
Department of Worship
Geo. W. Watson
Department of Charity and Help
Migs Mlora Scott
Migs Louw Wilkins
Mrs. Jafee
Atinnile City Musical Club
Odenad
Graele Slade
Rmgcmaumon Cies Secuevervcase
Jichen Young
Pang Bar
Eeersscans
Willard Caler
Duligntvul Entertainment
Grace Baptist Church
Library and Music Fund
J. Tredell Jenkins
Brutus
Cassius
Mogars
Garter
Burgess
Roberts
Boggs
George Carter
Salo
L. Frank Jordan
Somo
Preston Burgess Cornet
John VV
Prammer
Myrtle Titus Young
Young Men's Society
Cumberland Street Methodist
Diamond Quartettio
Resolution favors Norfolk hosting South Baptist convention
At the Baptist ministers conference in Portsmouth, Dr. Wharton moved and the resolution passed urging the South Baptist convention to meet in Norfolk next session. It urged free entertainment for delegates and urged local churches to report back and telegraph the plan to Wilmington for presentation to the convention.
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Oge
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Portsmouth
Wharton
South Baptist Convention
Norfolk
Brother I. Royster
Spain
Wilmington
Electric Bitters Promise Relief for Female Ailments
Advertisements tout Electric Bitters as a cure for female complaints and general troubles including loss of appetite constipation headaches nervousness sleeplessness and melancholy. Burrow Martin & Co. Drug Store offers bottles at fifty cents and one dollar with a guarantee of health and strength.
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Burrow
Martin & Co
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