Senate Rejects General Arbitration Treaty With Great Britain
In Washington on May 1 the Senate voted 43 to 26 in executive session to refuse ratification of the Olney Paunceforte arbitration treaty with Great Britain. The debate highlighted opposition over territorial claims and Greek Armenian issues, with Thomas Davis noting broader dissatisfaction over Greece and Crete policy. Virginia postmasters appointments were also announced later in the report.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Wence
Detall
Yeis
Alleon
Bacon
Burrows
Caffery
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Delis
Palbanks
Faulkner
Foraker
Frye
Ialsinger
Gear
Gray
Hale
Hanna
Hawley
Hoar
Lindsay
Lodge
Meltvide
Mer- Enery
McMillin
Mitchell
Morridl
Nelson
Pasco
Perkins
Piatt
Cann
Plat
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Smith
Spooner
Thurston
Turpie
West
Waltha l Warren
Watlington
Wetmore
Wilson
Nays
Haaker
Bave
Carter
Butler
Cockrell
Daniel
Hanbrough
Harris
Kansas
Tennessee
Herffeld
James
Arkansas
Jones
Nevada
Kyle
Martin
Mazon
Mills
Morgan
Penrose
Pettigrew
Pettus
Quay
Raw- Ins
Roach
Shoup
Stewart
White
Wills
Texas
Bard
Michael Davitt
Bat
Myehinid
J. Shaye
Monterey
H. M. Slaven
Polling Ali
RM. Sparks
Toga
J. H. Lew
Senate Debates Forest Reserve Amendment During Executive Session
In a noon to afternoon session the Senate debated Pettigrew’s amendment to suspend Cleveland era land withdrawals and create forest reserves. An appropriation of 159000 for surveys was proposed and final action was deferred with the chamber adjourning at 6 10 p m.
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Davis
Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Pesden
Cleveland
Senate debate on sundry civil appropriation bill and civil service provisions
The open session of the Senate discussed the sundry civil appropriation bill. Amendments debated included tying appointments to Senate confirmation and partisan balance in classifications in the Northwest. Senator Gorman warned against undermining civil service integrity. An amendment to grant 250000 for Pearl Harbor improvements was debated, with Aldrich noting it should not be enacted this year.
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Senate
Vane
Cleveland
Delhoe
Kentucky
Wilson
Crn
Mir
Gorman
German
Cloninis- Bonera
Morgan
Pearl Harbor
Aldrich
City Point District Goes Dry for First Time
In Petersburg Virginia City Point residents ban liquor sales as no licenses were issued. The note adds local maritime traffic with a Baltimore schooner, Elks anniversary, church appointments, and political maneuvers for Major F R Lassiter's Attorney General bid.
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Petersburg
Venn
City Point
Baltimore
Burge
Richmoand
Richmond
Norfolk
Fourth
F. R. Lassiter
Major Lassiter
Altmyney
Norfolk Driving Park Opens for Spring Meet in Virginia
Improvements at the Norfolk Driving Park are complete and air is ready for the spring meet from the 5th to the 21st. Fire-damaged buildings are replaced with substantial structures, the grand stand and track upgraded, and entries with pedigrees already list notable neighbors. Prizes total over 4000 and the event is expected to be hotly contested, aiming to surpass any prior Virginia racing events.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Southern Meptis Convention Opens With Big Attendance
Delegates and visitors arrive by regular and special trains as about four hundred delegates are present and five hundred more expected. The convention opens Friday morning and is described as the largest religious body ever assembled in the State. The Baptists' Young Peoples' Union auxiliary meets tomorrow.
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Wiml Neton
Meptis
Tomerow
Econvention
Baptists’ Youngs Peoples
Walonian
Miles Sails to Observe Greek Turkish War
Major General Nelson A. Miles of the U S A with Captain Maus on a voyage to Southampton to observe military operations in the Greece versus Turkey war. The voyage marks an official reconnaissance mission amid ongoing hostilities.
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New York
Nelson A. Miles
Maus
Southampton
Miles
Greece
Turkey
Preacher Jacob Johnson Held in Beekman Murder Case
A colored ex preacher Jacob Johnson was housed in Smoreville New Jersey on May 5 for the murder of Annie Beekman. He died protesting his innocence.
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Smoreville
N. J
Jacob &. Johnson
Annie Beekman
Fle
Dentistry Ad Promises Painless Extraction Discovery
An old advertisement touts a painless tooth extraction method labeled Newest Discovery. It promotes NY Dental Rooms at 25 Main Street Ennis and Wright's at 379 Main Street with a focus on bargains this week.
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N.Y
Main Street
Ennis
Tig
Wright
Greeks Repel Turkish Attacks at Velestino and Pharsalos
Athens reports ten thousand Turkish forces assault Velestino with heavy fighting and Greek counterattacks at Pharsalos. Crown Prince Constantine telegraphs victory while General Smolenski notes heavy bloodshed at Velestino and says the brigade is deluged with blood.
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London
Athens
The
Daily Mail
Velestino
Pharsalos
Constantine
the Times
Tartar
Smolenski
Turki sh Victory Report From Velestino Tense Larissa
May dispatch from Larissa details reinforcements for Turkish forces at Velestino. Elassona batteries and infantry brigades arrive as Greek defenses crumble. Reports claim Larissa's population favors submission and accuse Greek leadership, with Turkish vitality praised and Larissa ordered burned.
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Larissa
Elassona
Velestino
Valo
Veestino
Larte
Greeks Protest Turkish Violence in Thesaly Incident
Athens protests to powers over Turkish violence in Thesaly. Greek authorities capture a schooner at the Gulf of Salonea with Sir Ellis Ashmead Barrett aboard. The vessel to be taken for examination. An American frigate joins the international squadron at Phalerum.
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Thessaly
Gulf of
Salonea
Eilis Ashmend Barrett
Tne
Piranes
International
Phalerum
Levy Bros. Sale Continues All Week at 344 Main Street
The advertisement from Levy Bree sparks ongoing excitement as bargains return, with daily sale events scheduled this week at Levy Bros. 344 Main Street.
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Levy Bree
Levy Bros
Main Street
Special Native Photo Day Announcement
Owing to many requests a special day is set for Saturday May 7 to release four carbon photos for 25e. Contact Campbell at 2410 314 Main Street for details.
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Campbell
Main Street
Last Chance at Half Price with Professor Pasco
Your final chance at half price. Call today to see Professor Pasco the stairvoyant at 60 Bank Street.
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Professor Pasco
Bank Street
Paris Bazaar Fire Devastates Grand Market and Claims Many
Reports from Paris describe the Grand Bazaar d Chiritt disaster as one of Europe’s worst fires. Estimates place dead at 143 or higher with about 1,200 inside. many victims burned beyond recognition. An American woman, Mrs. F B Gilmour of New York, narrowly escaped through a rear wall window. The tragedy prompts scrutiny of municipal oversight as officials defend limited intervention amid chaos.
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Paris
d’Chirit
Opera Comique
Eigthty
F. B. Gilmour
New York
Uell
Mme, Costa Geanegara
Vicomtesse Savigny
Madame
Mer Claii
Muchesse d'Alencon
Hlind
Nachtel
Beth
Marcot
Comtesse Villeneuve
Local Brevities and Society Notes In Norfolk
Inlerorti and Dr George T Truett visit from sal Limore. A pleasure party leaves for Lake Drummond. The Court of Law and Chancery adjourns for the term. Hon L L Lewis and Hon B B Munford of Richmond are in the city. May 7 is registration day notices posted. Dr William A Palmer and Chas O Leary of Providence are in Norfolk. Charles G D Tisdale of Western Union visits Payette NC. Inasmuch Circle of Kings Daughter meeting at 4 PM. Mr McManus, dredging contractor, and bride were in the city yesterday following their North wedding.
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George T. Truett
Sal Limore
Lake Drummond
Court of Law and Chancery
L. L. Lewis
B. B. Munford
Richmond
William A. Palmer
Chas. O'Leary
Providence
R. 1
Norfolk
Charles GD. Tisdale
Western Union
Payette
N. C
King
Circuit Court of Appeals Convened in Richmond Virginia
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals re convened with Judges Cin Simonton and Hughes. Opinions handed down include cases from Virginia Maryland North Carolina and West Virginia involving Liberty Perpetual Building and Loan Company J Newman Virgilio and others. The American Tobacco Company argued as a first case scheduled for tomorrow.
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Richmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Cin
Simonton and
Hughes
Liberty Pepetual Building and Loan Company
M.A. Farlough & Sons Machine Company Et Als
Appellees
Circent Court Western District of Virginia
Pynchburg
Gott. Arrime
Clayton
Burque
Edmund Phinney
Johns. Webb
Judee Ga
Bill
J. J. Newman Et Nis
Virgilio On
Tennessee and Carolina Steel Company
Circuit Court
Western District of North Carolina
Asheville
Jude Gor
Thomas C. Chappell
United States
District Court of
First National Imamk of
Ceredo
Health Board Clashes Over Dairy and Milk Policy
The weekly meeting of the Board of Health, led by President Dr Newbill, reviewed 127 nuisances with 6 abated. Discussion included cooperation with Norfolk Street Railway manager Roseborough to enforce no expectoration on street cars and queries on dairy milk policy. The Public Building Committee approved $100 for pesthouse repairs under Health Officers supervision.
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Trealth
Newbill
McCormick
Chiles
Riddick
Feild
Shepherd
Butt
Pettih
Kell
Roseborough
Norfolk Street Railway Company
Dr King's New Discovery Promoted by Local Editor
The True Remedy praises Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Editor W M Repine states it is the true remedy after trying many others and guarantees cures with satisfaction. Free trial battles available at Burrow Martin Co.'s drug store.
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W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
Supreme Conclave Elects Officers and Tours Ocean View
The Supreme Conclave of Heptasopha 5 W M met for its second day. Officers for two years were elected including Supreme Archon J J Randell and Supreme Chancellor Geo S White. A festive excursion to Ocean View featured banjo selections and a banquet at Home Pleasure Quarters with oysters and host and hostess performances.
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W. M
Sulivan
Ehatp
Lawea
Young
Maryland
Winthrop
Delaware
Qutten
Virginia
Joseph Pyle
Topping
Trandell
Fiall
J. J. Randell
White
W. F. Gregory
Geo. W. Wright
J. L. Bunting
R. 4B. Smith
Maryand
I. W. Jewell
North Carolina
J. Frank Tice
New Jersey
Supreme Sentinel
Joseph Hughes
Olio
Supreme Trustees
Messin
Committee On Uniform Bank
Supreme Archon
Wilmington
Del
W. Fpf
Gregory
Supreme Body
Lt. Bunting
Ocean View
8. M. Gregory
Hans
George 8. White
Supreme Conclave reconvenes with ritual session recap
The Supreme Conclave reconvened with the Supreme Archon presiding. Resolutions on charter forfeiture, ritual expansion with a ladies degree, and Persia Conclave's request were adopted. An executive session demonstrated unwritten works, and new officers were installed.
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Supreme Archon
Committee On
Supreme Secretary
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Executive Committee
Persia
Trenton
Ohio
Finance Committee
Hume Minor Emphasizes Stronger Today at OO Retreat
The message notes Weber Phone and new cases, praising improvements and a tone of confidence. The event references 219 Main and the retreat setting as context for ongoing developments.
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