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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
1
Washington May 6 Republicans push bi weekly meetings to stall actions while Bailey, Grosvenor and McMillan clash over delaying the bankruptcy bill. Dueling speeches accuse Democrats and Populists of stalling and politicizing the Nel son and Torrey measures as the House adjourns after taunting remarks about Hawaii annexation.
The Senate agreed to an amendment revoking President Cleveland's February 22 order establishing forest reservations totaling 17 million acres. Debate criticized the order. Gray defended it as Congress authorized. The bill, with an average $55 million to spend, passed after further amendments and a delayed adjournment. Bacon introduces an international arbitration joint resolution urging peace and the use of arbitration mechanisms between nations.
Montreal reports the Comte de Pouthitier de Chavigny bereaved by the Bazaar de Charite fire in Paris. His mother sister two aunts and several distant relatives perished in the catastrophe.
In St. Johns on May 6 the French fleet's Grand Banks operations are hampered by bait shortages. Of eighty vessels that departed St. Pierre last week, not more than forty carried adequate bait.
Walter A. Brown, night watchman and resident of 228 Fenchurch street, was killed when an engine and caboose struck him at the Norfolk and Western Lam bert's Point Terminal line crossing near the Ocean View roadway. He stepped onto the tracks without seeing the approaching train and was mangled beneath the locomotive.
After an accident just beyond city limits, Justice A. TH. Hawks, coroner of Norfolk County, reached the scene with an inquest jury and viewed the remains. The deceased, Mr. Brown, was 61 and survived by his wife and six children.
Spanish cruiser Maria Cristinia captures couriers of American construction at Mosquito River mouth. Insurgents’ arms shipments seized. dynamite bomb found on tracks. Death of insurgent leader Charles Aguirre confirmed. General Gomez reportedly in ill health. Satellite gunboat engages suspicious steamer near Caney and notes insurgent cavalry presence. Weyler travels to San Juan de Las Veras. Jose Copero, freed insurgent cavalry leader, plans sail from Cubs.
The body of William D. Howland, treasurer of Howland Mills and related companies, was found in the duch foot of North Street. He disappeared April 12, prior to a stockholders meeting, with investigators saying he drowned himself. Bonds totaling 40,000 and 10,000 were posted by City Trust Safe Deposit and Surety of Philadelphia, with receivers likely to use securities if needed.
A note from the powers calls for a ceasefire between Greece and Turkey with a plan for a final settlement. Sir Wills Ashmend-Kurthett, detained schooner papers, meets M. Raill and British officials in Athens as troops reposition. Rumors claim wounded Greek soldiers at Mharsalos were killed by Turks.
A Phoar Falos dispatch describes yesterday’s fighting with Turkish forces of about 30 000 attackers assaulting Mount Tekke. Greek Moranes regiment withdraws under heavy bombardment as Turks burn Ordskoni and Ta 1 villages and massacre a priest and family at Dloskani. Crown Prince orders defensive line formation and Greek batteries prepare on Damokas heights.
London May 7 The Daily Mail correspondent with Turkish troops at Pharsalos reports a decisive battle beginning with artillery in a flat plain. Greek troops held earthworks behind a river and mountains as about 20 000 Greeks faced 60 000 Turks. The engagement featured a steady advance with little shouting and a monotone cry of Allah as both sides endured heavy fire and positions shifted across the open ground.
Fragmentary account describes Turkish forces pressing toward a northern village by a river before a Greek withdrawal, with Vasili and riverbank entrenchments hit hard and retreat lines cut off toward Athens. The scene hints at minor parliamentary chatter and a halted engagement.
Reports from Athens on May 1 describe ongoing combat as Turkish troops press Greek cores at Vevestinea. Turkish forces are said to have attacked as Greek commander Smolensk prepared to retreat, with two villages burned in the action.
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish forces clashed with Greek troops in the villages of Soubash, Soundje, Turcomanti, and Lamia. After a fifteen hour engagement, Turkish units dislodged Greek defenders and advanced toward Mharsalos, which the imperial army has reportedly occupied.
London reporting from The Daily Mall describes a Greek battalion assaulting Turks near Philippinda on a May Wednesday. The Greeks fought hard but ran out of ammunition and were compelled to retreat. officers and men are angered at headquarters, with soldiers now looting and discontent spreading.
Washington May 6 Calhoun of Milnes named by the President to go to Havana as the United States speech representative in the Rule case. He had a conference with the President awaiting the arrival of Judge Day the new Assistant Secretary of State who studied the case. If Day arrives in time Calhoun will depart for Havana via Tampa on Saturday. He and his case preparations were discussed with Assistant Secretary Rockhill. The Nashville trial run and other navy matters are noted with Bridgeport as HQ and Roosevelt possibly aboard.
The Norfolk Manufacturing Company, focused on making and selling yeast powder vinegar and related goods, held a meeting in Pisotersvie Tuesday night. Elected officers include John Stroud president W O R Pavia vice president Charles L J Trummer secretary and Sondisson treasurer with board members J W Peedue Land GQ Whiteharel George Trabinson T O Fleming and Jesse Dulty.
George S. Ware attempted to cross the Virginia Peach railfaw trestle over Mahone’s Lake. He misjudged an approaching train, ran, slipped from the trestle, and fell into the water, cutting his chin. Dr. Speight treated and sewed the wound.
A compact note asserts that the tincture's effects are not a theory but a widely recognized fact, claiming substantial relief or impact through its use.
The Fruit Growers Refrigerator Express, Armour & Co. proprietors, announces readiness to ship perishable fruit north. Cars are thoroughly cleaned and chilled and will receive freight at all points on the A and D line, at East siding, and on the wharf of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad. In Norfolk: oo maq-ly.
In Manchester County the judge set aside John Wesley Mayo's ten year convict ion for attempted criminal assault on Mrs Lowrie noting the evidence showed no hands on, only distant exposure and a few motions. The information from Charlotte County reports children organizing to back the CONSTCOM Convention. Chairman Billy son W will likely miss the State Democratic Committee meeting, and an acting chair pro tem may be chosen. The conference of county school superintendents ended with recommendations to raise the license age for teachers, to empower district boards over school boundary lines, and to codify school laws into plain volumes with county and city sections.
The Cinegraph at the Academy of Music drew pleased audiences last evening with marvelous views that were encored. The graph offered selections among the best here. matinee and nightly showings are scheduled with prices 15 cents for children, 25 cents for adults, and 11 cents for night showings.
After thirty years of painful struggle with piles, Unionville Indiana resident Jacob Mitchell found relief with De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. The ad claims the salve quickly and permanently cured him and notes its effectiveness for ceremia and skin affections.
The Weber rnno presents new and beautiful cases described as tone perfect. Located at 40 Main street the company promotes improved designs claiming superior quality and modern style.
An old advertisement touts painless tooth extraction methods offered to patients in New York. It highlights a dental room at 234 Main Street Brinis, claiming a new approach that minimizes discomfort for dental procedures.
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