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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1897

Page

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Hale Opposes Cuban Resolution in Senate Debate

In Washington on May 10 the Morgan Cuban resolution drew extended Senate debate. Senator Hale of Maine argued against the resolution citing risks to diplomacy and Spain’s finances while Senator White of California opposed it. Other Senators, including Turpie of Indiana, pressed for support and the session adjourned after executive proceedings. John Farrow applied for a federal collector post.

Washington, D. C Senate Mar. Lale Maine Mr. White California Turpie Indiana Chandler New Hampshire Committee On Hale Spain Wberry Alabama Morgan Washington United States Hide Cleveland Olney Cal Cuba State Department Wale Moreen Itale Pon Mp. West Committee On Commerce Mississippi River Ture Heme White Cataifornia Morrill Repo Vermont

Appointment as Norfolk customs collector cited for Farrow

Farrow of Brairon? Or Braidnor, Ohio is named in relation to his 7 appointment as collector of customs at Norfolk Virginia. The notice lists his origin and official role in the federal appointment.

Norfolk Farrow Braidnor, O

Simpson After Reed Again in Kansas Political Clash

Washington May 10 The House resumes public business as it considers Senate amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill under a daily recess rule. Kansas Rep Simpson presses for quorum issues but fails to disrupt the session. Dingley denies remarks about a tariff bill aiming to impound greenbacks as politics recedes. Debate focuses on restoring forest reservations to the public domain per Cleveland's February order.

Washington House Senate Simpson Kansas Dingley Ways and Means Committee Aceasion Treasury Cleveland

Daughters of the Confederacy meet at noon today

Local brief notes a Daughters of the Confederacy meeting at noon and visits by Dr Lovell of Johns Hopkins University to Mgr H H Rumble. Other items include Confederate Memorial week events, theft report at a circus, and Odd Fellows Grand Lodge gathering in Staunton.

Daughters of the Confederacy Lovell Johns Tinyakins University Baltimore Mgr H. H. Rumble Berkley Norfolk Portsmouth Haupton New York Colonial Church Virginia Beach Old Church Messrs Ll. T. Blick John CC James William J. Moore Camden N.J Supreme Lope 1 Mechanics Unit City Young Men’s Christian Association William Vandenburg United States Hoenn G. A. TR Dornin Brambleton Thomas Park Avenue Trambleton Board

Colored YMCA Building Fund Meeting Raises Funds

A large and enthusiastic meeting was held Sunday at Little Street Baptist Church. About 100 was raised and over 280 in pledges were promised toward the building fund. The Colored YMCA had deposited 100 on hand at Burr Fon and Co's bank, but its building fund remains due to the bank failure.

Burr Fon & Cno Lite Street Baptist Church

Pinger Cut Air Ends in Loss of Finger at Mast’s Factory

Johnnie Wynn, a worker at Mast's factory on Chapel Street, had a finger severed by an accident Friday. He carried the severed finger to a doctor and urged amputation or reattachment, but the physician said the limb could not be saved.

Johnnie Wynn Mast Chapel Street

Exposition Day Auction Sneaks In Dor Tin Made Bowl

A finely decorated china punch bowl by Mrs. T. L. Dortin of this city will be raffled at the Nashville Exposition today. The piece is on display at Johnston's China Store on Chinarmby Street and has been highly praised by visitors.

T. L. Dor- Tin Nashville Johnston Chiranby Street

Entertainment at Freemason Street Baptist church

The Baptist Young People's Union of Freemason Street Baptist Church held an enjoyable evening with the juvenile department in charge producing a delightful program. Refreshments were served.

Baptist Young Tpoame Freemason Street Baptist Church

Lecture on the Shenandoah by Capt Whittle at veterans camp

Capt William C Whittle, executive officer of the Confederate cruiser Shenandoah, will lecture tonight before Pickett Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans on the famed vessel.

William C. Whittle Oliver Lesture Pickett-Buchanan

Harbor Dredging Completed at The Harbor

The Morris and Cummings Dredging Co. finished removing one million cubic feet of mud from the harbor. Work began October 14, 1896, at a cost of $100,000 to Uncle Sam.

Morris & Cummings Dredging Company Uncle Sam

Interst​ate Commission probes differential freight rates case

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission resumed hearings in New York on the New York Produce Exchange versus thirty four railroads over grain oil and provisions freight differentials from the West to Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Newport News and Boston. Arguments centered on two to three cent per hundred weight differences and whether terminal facilities and export costs biased New York trade. The session adjourned to noon then reconvened to hear witness testimony on historical rate practices and their impact on commerce with adjournment to tomorrow morning.

Philadelphia United States Interstate Commercee Commission United States Circuit New York Produce Exchange of Interstate Commerce Baltimore Newport News Notton Norfolk Fasten Interstate Contrerce The A. M. McKnight John Vatlant J. D. Wker- Han Pennsylvania B. John G. Johnson New York Central Rank Vi. Loomis Boston and Albany Sherman Moor West Shore Ashbel Green Baltimore and Ohio Ex-Didge Pond Ex-Didge Pond; the (Kesapeake ‘and Ovato, By Henry 8. Dinter Lehigh Valles Pawels T. Gowen Dudge William A. Wisher Baltimore Chamber of Commerce Pee O'Cloets Mer, Wernan Prady Silva W. Pettis Kernan Pla Ife Battinmoore Galveston Philadelph Trates Aetietics

Southern Baptist Convention Concludes in Wilmington Session

The Southern Baptist convention adjourned sine die at 6 o clock in Wilmington North Carolina after a productive session. Delegates and visitors will travel to Norfolk for the next gathering on the Friday before the seventeenth Sunday in May. Discussions covered foreign missions woman’s work and denominational relations with notable addresses by Rev Z S Whitman and Rev J Taylor along with reports from the Woman’s Missionary Union and other committees.

Wilmington N. C Southern Baptist Convention Norfolk Meiro Z. S. Whitman The Columbian University Wis Takon D.C J Taylor D. 20 Mobile Alm M. RB. Wharton Stath Vistol Rust Tennessee M. B. Wharton Virginia Ad. M. Frost Iund der AL Vann Colored Boreiga Mission Toppers Maryland C. He. Winston Vinia Africa J. J. Hawthorne Nashville Woman's Missionary Union Awd Find P. m Central Committee District of Columbia Alabama Ape Annie W. Aqtins Nellie Martin WoNiai O. Lowdes

Agricultural May returns reveal mixed winter crop health

The May Department of Agriculture report shows varied condition of winter crops across states. Indiana and Wisconsin report severe winter injury while California and the Pacific states remain strong. New Jersey to Maryland show declining rye and barley conditions with some states near normal.

Washington Department of Agriculture Indiana Kineas California Pennsylvania Ansuie Texas Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginian New Jersey Marylane Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Ohio Michigan Nebraska Koreas Pacific New York Dinors Minnesota Towa

Cotton Report May 1895 Prospects Across States

The May cotton report shows planting progress and intended acreage across states. Northern areas lag due to late season rains. Texas reports earlier than usual planting. European reports are mixed with France noting smaller wheat area and India signaling no wheat exports this year.

Indiana Olinois Michigan Oregon California Lown Europe France Prussia Washington, D.C Statietician Department of Agriculture North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Townia Texas Arkansas Tennessee

Sons of Confederate Veterans Meet At Camp Hall

The Sons of Confederate Veterans held a meeting at the hall of Pheleet- Buchanan Camp with enthusiastic attendees and many on rolls. Across the state camps push to boost work and recruitment for old soldiers widows and preserving truthful history. A full attendance is urged for Thursday May 27 with invitations to visit even if not joining.

Pheleet- Buchanan

Narrow escape saves fireman from overdose

Engineer James Bryan of the fire department had a narrow escape from death Sunday afternoon around 1 o clock after being found lying face down on a bed in a stupor from an overdose of laudanum. He was not addicted but sought relief from terrible pain and swallowed too much. Medical aid arrived quickly and he was soon out of danger.

James Bryan Fire Department

Local Workman Dies From Train Injuries at Retreat

Lee Smith, who sustained injuries after being struck by a Norfolk and Western train, died yesterday at the Retreat from those wounds.

Lee Smith Norfolk and Western

Newest Discovery Ad for Pain-Free Teeth Extraction

An old advertisement promotes painless tooth extraction by a New York dentist group at 234 Main Street Ennis. It mentions eye discomfort and headaches, promising relief with proper glasses and Dr Weck.

N. Y Main Street Ennis Dr. Weck

Powers push Greece toward Crete autonomy amid intervention plan

A diplomatic note from the major powers presses Greece to consent to autonomy for Crete. Greece is expected to declare will­ing troops withdrew and accept a crete autonomy scheme. The note, likely to be presented after German instructions, signals potential intervention in Crete if needed. Edgerton, the British representative, attends discussions as tensions rise.

Athens Tere Geece Crete Creece Greece M. Ratti M. Skoutlandis Porehen A al Tatrs Edgerton Ds Keey Powera Donthes Heivy Raules

Greeks Hesitate to Fight as Turks Advance in Volos Region

May 11 reports from Valo and Larissa describe Greek civilians indignant at perceived desertion by Greek troupes. Turkish forces reach Volo railroad station but find engines unusable, rail material seized by Greeks. French navy salutes Ottomans while Turks complain of Greek non-resistance and fear Greek troops in Athens due to a possible revolution.

Larissa Aitairs Valo Ies Almyron Cheneral Smolenski Tive Athens

Disturbance at Lambert's Point Involves Whites and Negroes

A Saturday dispute at Lambert's Point over seating on an electric car led to a fight between white men and Black passengers. John Lussey was struck on the head with a plank and carried home unconscious, though not believed to be in danger. Tensions remain high and locals fear further confrontations.

Lambert's Point Nepro John Lussey Powhattan Manufacturing Company Ile

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised to heal skin conditions

The advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rash, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and other eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and notes the price as 25 cents per basic unit, sold by Burrow Martin & Co.

Bucklen Burrow, Martin

Cross Domus Yardage Sale at Acoayer

Levy Bros at 44 Main street advertises a sale of cross domus fabrics 3 000 yards in stock including Yicaneigul sheer stuffs extra wide shirt walats and separate skirts for hot weather wear Onurite seamer corsets warranted as part of the offering.

Acoayer Yicaneigul Levy Bros Main Street

The Home-Minor at 240 Main Street

A brief notice advertises The Home-Minor venue at 240 Main Street praising its tone and beauty as a premier local site.

Main Street

Fruit Growers' Refriterator Express Ready for Perishables

Armour and Co proprietors announce ready perishable fruit service to points North. Cars are iced and chilled and will receive freight at all points on the A. and D. line East Siding and on the wharf of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad in Norfolk. Readers urged to check the ad on page second for bargains at Wright's 870 Main Street this week.

Froultgrowers Refriterator Express Armour & Co Eeast New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Norfolk Matt

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