Senate Sugar Investigation Recalled in 1894 Protest
Washington May 12 The Senate reopened the 1894 sugar investigation after Mr Allen Nebraska introduced a resolution for Chapman to purge himself of contempt before any pardon. Senators Hoar and Galinger objected, urging caution and possible punishment without pardon. The measure, plus Cuban resolution debates, dominated the day with several bills passed or sent over.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Elgerton R. Chapman
Chapman
Galinger
New Hampshire
Hoar
Massachusetts
Senate agenda and appointments in Washington May 12
The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee favors a report on Senator Allen's exclusion and Greek War sympathy. The Senate confirmed Cornelius Van Cort as New York postmaster. President Forsythe nominated to major general. Gallinger proposed anti convicts labor import ban via tariff rules. Pettigrew reintroduced anti trust tariff changes. Havemeyer and Searles face trials July 17 for sugar trust questions. Rumor of Elverton R. Chapman’s jail issue denied.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Allen
Turkey
Senate
Cameron
Cornelius van Cort
New York
James W. Forsythe
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Pettigrew
Tariet Kim
Havemeyer
Searles
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate Sugar Trust
Davis
Elverton R. Chapman
Sugar Trust Investigating Committee
District Attorney Sets Next Step for Chapman Absence
The district attorney said he will not wait much longer and if Chapman fails to appear an on bench warrant will be issued.
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Trict
Chapman
Senate Cuba Resolution Delays Holdover Reports View
Senate Foreign Relations panel did not conclude Cuba resolution discussions today awaiting full committee review. Subcommittee members Davis Foraker Morgan accessed Cuba reports from the State Department and may push to defer action until more facts emerge. Calhoun’s Havana trip and President’s timing loom as key factors shaping next moves.
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Morgan
Alabama
Cubs
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Blorgan
Butler
North Carolina
Union Pacific Railroad
Montana
Charles P. Chouteau
Newberry College
Newberry
D. C
State Department
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Foraker
Lee
Cuba
Foreign Relations Committee
Foreigen Relations Committee
Gomez
Maceo
Campos
Havana
Spain
House
United States
Seoretry Sherman
Ali. Calhoun
Calhoun
Ruiz
National circuit meet dates listed for early summer
The weekly L A W Racing Board bulletin lists applications for national circuit meets from May 11 at Charlotte North Carolina to June 12 in St Louis Missouri. It also notes the suspension of Mr Lyons from the University of Virginia for riding in an unsanctioned race.
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Baltimore
Matt
L. A. W. Racing Board
Charlotte
N. C
St. Louis
Lyons
University of Virginia
Catholic Knights of America read long laws report
The second day of the Catholic Knights of America's biennial council in Mobile, Alabama focused on the Committee on Laws reading a voluminous report that took three hours. The Committee on returns listed state memberships and voting strength totaling 25,486 members and 47 state votes. By-laws amendments filled eight pages and were referred to the committee of the whole with John David Coleman of Louisiana as chair. John A. Bedell of Finales delivered a lengthy address on the guarantee fund and abolition of state councils.
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Mobile
Ala
Counsil
Catholic Knights of America
Committee On Laws
Committee On Returns
Kellner
California
John David Coleman
Louisiana
John A. Bedell
Finais
The Hume-Minor Co Advertises The Weber Piano
The Hume-Minor Co at 240 Main Street promotes The Weber Piano describing it as improved with new beautiful cases and tone praised as perfect today.
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Hume-Minor Co
Main Street
Turkish Setback in War Peace Talks Sparks Direct Greek Negotiations
May 12 1597 reports from Constantinople indicate the Sultan resents mediation and seeks direct talks with Greece. Turkish demands include a 2% war indemnity and occupation of Thessaly. officials warn of worsening position without solid guarantees. Contending dispatches describe prefect appointments favoring natives and stalled armistice efforts raising a government protest.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Constantinople
Greece
Berlin
Daily News
Thessaly
Standard
Hessily
Sovernmet
M. Rolli
Tne
Turkey
WII
Athens Faces Quiet Front as Ottoman Troops Move
Athens reports no renewed fighting but a tense mood as Turkish forces attempt to outmaneuver Greek positions. Delays from the Porte spark unease while volunteers and socialists stir in rhetoric. Greeks lean toward monarchy and a potential change of sovereigns with Prince Constantine's return sparking concerns.
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Athens
Constantine
Granda Lodge Elects Virginia Officers in Staunton
May 2 Staunton Va The Granda Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Virginia elected officers C D Fox Roanoke grand master W Slater Clarksonburg deputy grand master W W Smiley Rich mond grand warden grand secretary and grand treasurer Jacobit Robinson Lynchburg grand chaplain Thomas N Kendier Hill Montashe senior and junior grand representatives to the Sovereign Grand Lodge The Sovereign Grand Lodge session to be in Richmond was urged and Petersburg chosen for next meeting site Grand master's salary raised to 1000 grand secretary's to 1000 and salary adjustments adopted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Granda Lodge
Independent
Order of Oda
Virginia
C.D. Fox
Roanoke
W. ©. Slater
Clarksonburg
W. W. Smiley
T. Wiley Davis
JW. Ferguson
Richmond
Jacobit, Robinson
Lynchburg
Thomas N. Kendier
Hill Montashe
Savereign Grand Lodge
Sprinetici
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Petersburg
Masons of North Carolina Elect Officers in Wilmington
The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of North Carolina elected officers today in Wilmington. Officers named include Viland Twugh Priest-Wr A Withers Raleigh, Deputy Grand Priest M B Willard Wilmington, Grand King W F Randolph Asheville, Grand Scribe T D Buneck Wilson, Grand Treasurer William Simpson Tinleigh, Grand Secretary J H Munson Wilmington, Grand Captain of Host M P Bailey Wilmington, Grand Principal Sojourner J A Blackburn Newbern, and Royal Arch Captain John Druery.
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Wilmington
N.C
Royal Arch Masons
North Carolina
A. Withers
Raleigh
Willard
W. IF. Randolph
Asheville
T. D. Buneck
Wilson
William Simpson
Tinleigh
J. Hl. Munson
M. P. Bailey
J. A. Tlackburn
Newhern
Royal Arch
John Druery
Richmond Lawyers Seek Marshall House Preservation
A Virginia city bar association moves to purchase Chief Justice Marshall’s Richmond residence. A five member committee will study preservation and seek support from state and national bars to create a lawyerly national home mirrors the building’s historic value.
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Richmond
Vic
City Har
Eveking
Marshall
Warry
le Sentre
Ho Sae
Conditton
America
Virginia
J. C. Munford
Knivers
Hdlea Wrs
Tuchmann
Mies
Typhoon Triumphs In Kentucky Derby Fight At Louisville
Typhoon, ridden to victory by top mare, defeats Ornament and Dr Catlett in the 1 year old Kentucky Derby event. The crowd of about 15 000 witnessed a steady drive from the chestnut colt, with a slow track after rain yet competitive betting and strong favorites. The win solidifies Typhoon as the superior performer over five rivals in the Derby card.
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Louisville, Sy
Kentucky
Typhoon
Ir. Calleth
Dr. Shepard
Gen Brown
Goshen
Dolly Varden
J. Ch Crhn
Memphis
Ben Brown
Fuerst
Fleischman
Cincinnatic Milonaire
John
Louisville
Oakley
Latonia Derby
Tively
Autol
Miatan
Mazarine
Mime
Mordeelh
Bruin
Ituronso
Mnen
Garner
Ornament
Clayton
Dr. Catlett
R. Williams
Tod
Lime
Shepard
Martha
Lillian Dell
May “Agnes
Wime
Tiranita
the Manter
J. A. Gray
Pete
Old Centre
American Tract Society Holds Annual Meeting in New York
The American Tract Society met at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. Louis Tag presented the annual report showing receipts of 189756 from sales, 22005 from donations, 19029 from log sides, 4921 from interest, and 11042 rent from a new building. Expenditures totaled 962, etc. Rev James M Roberts spoke on the North China mission and called for a font of type. Rev Dr Judson Swift urged support. the board of managers was re-elected with Rev Dr F R Schenck replacing Peter I Nie fers.
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New York
The
American Tract Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Assisteunt
Louis Tag
James Tf. Roberts
North China Mission of the American Board
Judson Swift
F. R. Schenck
Peter I. Niefers
Flatbush
Innis Dentist Advertises New Dental Discovery
A New York Dental Rooms notice promotes a “Newest Discovery” with the claim that the best advertisement is the patients themselves. The ad lists a new number 234 Main Street Innis and labels the practitioner as a dentist.
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N. Y
Main Street
Innis
Dentist
Memorial Day Parade Route Planned by Confederate Veterans
Norfolk Virginia May 12 1897 Special Order No 1 outlines the Pickett Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans parade for Memorial Day. It details divisions led by Lt Cmdr George M Todd Fred Greenwood and W Browne with visiting ex Confederates, formations on Commercial Place and Duke Street, and ceremonies at the cemetery including prayers, a memorial address by Thomas St Borland and poetry by WW Lacy. Flowers donated for Memorial City should be left in the vacant store on the ground floor of the Columbia building.
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Mibure
Handa
Elmwood
Southland
Pickett-Buchanan Camp
Confederate Veterans
Norfolk
George M.todd
Norfolk Light Artillery
St. Mary's Academy
Fred, Greenwood
Willonsist
Plele- Otl- Buchinin Camp
GC. V
W. 2. Browne
Stonewall Camp
C. V
Portsmouth
Siemeyer-Shaw
Berkley
Pickett-Buehanan
Sons of Veterans
Niemeyer- Shaw
Norfolk Wire Department
Mandy Ryan
Commercial Place
Mauala Streets
Main Street
City Hall Avenue
Graneby Street
Mirch
Granby
Freemason
Duke
Botetourt
York
Duke Street
Roush
Charlotte
Bank
Academy Lot
Cumberland
Church
Main
Pickett-Buchanan
L. A. Marsden
T BR. Jackson
Memorial City
Columbia Building
Surry Sussex and Southampton Railroad Strike Ends in Return to Pay
In Petersburg on May 12, about 150 workers halted work for higher wages but the strike ended as workers resumed their former pay. A health update reported Bishop J D Wingfeld, once Petersburg, now California, improving and clearer minded after months of illness. A storm event featured a carrier pigeon found in Miss Annie Bell Parham’s room with a band reading 54 I 6 Kh 2. the bird was fed then released to fly north.
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Petersburg
Surry, Sussex and Southampton
J. D. Wingfeld
California
Annie Bell Parham
John T. Parham
South Street
Miss Parham
Great dress lawn sale features 8000 yards and summer wear
Levy Bros offers 8000 yards of dress lawns at 60c a yard with extra wide sheer fabrics for shirt waists and skirts. Summer corsets priced. sale at 244 Malin Street. Also mentions a New York police justice fining a fireman for kissing his sweetheart in the Dublin attractions.
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Levy Bros
Malin Street
New York
Hag
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Greely
State Grard Lodge
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Ktis
Wys -Tyler
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Atim
Fitz Bee
James River
Martin
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Lam
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Janils Lamb
Chancery Court
Andrew Pizgins
George ME. Crawford & Co
W. 2. Piszini
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Iis
George E. Crawford
Baker I’. Lee
Ory
Major Lea Hieves
J. Moge Tyler
Bryson
Elyson
Pitt Lee
Mr Martin
United States Senate
Mrr. Martin
Dispo- Santa Station
Norfolk and West
Ern Road
Wichmond
Louis Rarehiand
Cariel
Broad Street
United States Court of Appeals
Ivey Steamship Laxhy
Merritt Wheeling, Company
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District Court
Eastern District of Virginia
George W. White
Franklin Grass Potippln
Appellee
Circuit Court Western District of Virginian
Sociate
Picwett-Ruchumiun Cami Confederate Veterans
Wnn
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Maarsledd
Marsharte Patads
S. A. R. Restorn
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