Senate Debates Sugar Inquiry and Chapman Pardon Probe
The Senate pressed a sugar stock investigation linked to Chapman and heard renewed calls for accountability. Senators Tillman and Gray argued for uncovering facts over punishing witnesses, while the Morgan Cuban resolution and relief aid for Americans in Cuba moved forward. Adjournment set for Monday as tariff debate loomed and a broader inquiry continued.
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Alien
Senate
Chapman
Messrs. Faulkner
West
Hineelt
Constant
Mor Pettuslem
Atle
Rye
Chandler
New Traiopshire
Tasit
Vilimen
Dep
Sucth Carolina
Bellator Abeos
Tatra
Dea
Havemeyer
Allen
Tloar
Committee On Judiciary
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Gallinger
Chun Bge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Aldrich
Atenday
An Hoaor
Messrs. Jones
Arkansas
Chander and
Gallin
Jampshire
White
Cate For
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Lindsay
Wentuelky
Lucsely
Indianapolis Pposition LM Held In Senate Session
The Washington May 1 report outlines a Senate session where the Indian warehouse proposal faced delays. The debate centered on the constitution and Speaker’s rulings as Mr Wheeler and Mr Simpson clashed, with Simpson eventually ordered to desist after an order to proceed was denied. The exchange included criticism of party balance and calls for committee assignments.
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Washington
Indianap
Pany U
Uriah Gilsonby
Wheeler
Alabama
Stuipsow
Simpson
Tasne
New York
Slington
Supreme Council Elects Poliap Wings Officers
The Supreme Council of the American Protective Association tonight elected the Poliawings officers for the ensuing year. President John W. Echols of Atlanta Georgia. Vice President Ian Stroka of Canton Ohio. secretary of state Harry C. Sawyer of Dennsylvania.
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Washington
Supreme Council of the American Protective
Secuitvon
Poliawings
John W. Echols
Atlanta
Ian Stroka
Canton
Flarry c. Sawyer
Dennsyiva- Tah
Noted boxer Bol Pitzeimmons claims Corbett quit fight
In Baltimore on May 1 champion Bol Pitzeimmons asserted that Corbett was not knocked out in the Carson bout but deliberately quit.
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Balttimore, Md
Bol Pitzeimmons
Corbett
Carson
Conditions in Cuba Crisis Prompt Aid Effort at Capitol
Washington May 18 1897 Congress and the presidency face urgent Cuban relief as the Senate committee reviews a report on starving Americans in Cuba driven from their homes by Weyler. President McKinley weighs swift action after learning details from Treasury and plantational interests.
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Washington
Capitol
Caule
Senate
Yest Vila
Waraker
Bs Vis
Alee Fale
Eve
Fudty
T Calhoun
Cuba
Wyother Mizelon
Bart
Latier
Congress
Mdwin JM. Athyn
Ste. Atkyns
Wington
Secretary Long
Atkins
Hu Tatters
Athy
Wba
Cuban Crisis Echoes in Senate as Diplomats Hear Testimony
In Havana and other island regions the President summoned Assistant Secretary of State Dav to the White House to hear a valuable testimony. The Cuban situation remains unsettled with Spain extending aid to the destitute and the United States weighing steps before the Senate debate begins.
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Island
Dude Dav
Mrr
Alleviis
Cuba
Congress
Fae
Senate
Chile
Spain
Ies Mara Lierton
Farees
Tweney Pele and the War in Torpe Havant Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe wartime events and commanders in Torpe Havant detailing dispositions, insurgent activity, guerilla actions, and casualties. References to cavalry units, local regiments, and reverse notes imply a chaotic frontline situation and shifting control.
Splish column details amid wartime rumors and reforms
A damaged sports column discusses wartime shortages, pay issues for tailors, rumors of tendering and orders, and inspections involving officials and soldiers. The piece notes timing around May and June, mentions General Ataximo and references to Capito Cremecyd Wenslee and Sporubel Mica.
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Wassinn
Mis
Capito
War
Cloner Ag
Cores
Seehold
Iraet
Cavite
Two hundred ninth anniversary of Virginia Antiquities event observed
The Virginia Antiquities Society marked the two hundred ninth anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in America with exercises aboard the steamer Pocahontas at James River. Norfolk attendees joined a procession from Norfolk to the event, while heavy rain moved proceedings indoors.
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America
Society For
Old James Ow Tela
Norfolk
Lety
Trohert M. Uwusghes
Sorfelk
Mo Ik
Lamb
Hope Peivite
Greece Is Waking Up To War Near Nikeopolis
Dispatches from Athens dated May 1 1817 report Greek forces advancing toward Nikeopolis and Dyeyres as the government imposes a blockade on the Gulf of Volos. Authorities announce large shipments of horses and munitions to European allies to prepare for armed conflict.
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Grreck
Nikeopolis
Dyeyres
Gulf of Volo
Wartons Eiropean Ellies
Government buys war material in London report
Athens correspondent of the Daily Mail says the Government intends to send men to the front and is purchasing large quantities of war material. A dispatch from Athens notes Turkish army inaction is due to Protean protection. Marveturisada brigade ordered to retreat, unclear frontline status.
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London
Athens
The
Daily Mail
Unclear OCR May Signal Shifts in Weston's Protec Strategy
An imperfect Times-article fragment from Wednesday hints at rising mobility in Weston and mentions Protec and Wer Nank, suggesting a potential cover retreat by the Pointler. The text is garbled but implies a strategic read on current movements and a possible response plan.
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London
Domeokes
Weston
London Parliament Committee Debates Bimetallic Policy
At the London parliamentary committee, members discussed the growth of the bimetallic policy amid international talks. William Henry Butler of Worth, the Conservative delegate, presided and urged close watching of global negotiations while preparing to cooperate toward an early international agreement.
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London
Bimenle
William Henry Buts. Worth
Choemt
Amones
Mie Wremiing
Che Geroawth
Bimetalle Opinlon
Mestad
Caer
Special
United States
Sein
Tay ‘Ss
Neyer
Ani
Atrocities in Upper Congo Spark Commons Question
A London AP interview with a representative of the American Baptist Mission reports brutal acts in the Upper Congo. Officials ignore invasion evidence, rubber trade thrives, village burnings and decapitations occur, and natives are murdered. Equatorville district remains in open warfare as Stroblom’s statements await House of Commons inquiry.
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London
May
Rew Ats
Sroblem
Upper Congo
Equatorsville
Stroblom
House of Commons
National Board of Underwriters Holds 31st Meeting in New York
National Mns Deumwriters meeting in New York reports the board now has ten percent of the capital, with three American companies on the roll. The aggregate capital figures reach $42,590,125 and assets loom up to $164,940,200. W. B. Clarke delivers a speech outlining the board’s status.
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New York
National Board of Underwriters
W. B. Clarke
Financial report details insurance losses and fund payouts
A historical budget summary cites premium receipts, losses totaling 70,007,082 dollars and an active joint stock insurance list. It notes records are incomplete, mentions a committee report on inquiries, and records 208 paid rewards with 286 convictions since fund establishment.
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Dire
UMMM
Ineen- Ceuries Gut
Lew Uh
AL van AL
Elaine
Eewiedslave Deen
Sagoo
Nfteen
Renart Comones
W. Postheniaan
Hoehinot
Delmonico
Local Mite Meetings and Community Notices
Local notices describe Mite societies gathering at the Norfolk Drive area, with meetings at 2 PM and various attendees. Reports mention a church event at Chapel Street, a shooting club trip, and a Christian Association meeting led by Charleson, detailing speakers and attendees. A draft of social plans references a corner of Metin Street and nearby residents preparing for Sunday gatherings and home visits.
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Chiladelphier
Chesipeske
Ciborndtrowel
Norfolk Driv
St Ames Hotel
Une Cgrepol
Chapel Street
Oelvedk
Aiadermoina
Bonehya
Nortalt
Piers
Vyoslovidayy
Chiles Webs
Samel
Troy
Nagy York
Prana
Chib
Wow, PLC
Chirrison
Young Men's
Hedstian Association
Charleson
Drolee Alow
Metin
Min
Jacob Pieter
Hordedes
Thennye Windlaterson
Dinos
Sunebay
Mr. Pfeifers
Borne Street
Bucket shop crackdowns hinge on New York arrests
In New York on May 1 the police arrested bucket shop proprietors linked to T. S. Dean Co and related fraud concerns. The New York Stock Exchange aims to curb the practice and assist authorities. Grand jury witnesses included brokers, with postal fraud orders and an ongoing secret investigation led by Postal Inspector Jacobs. Indictments are expected in coming days.
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New York
International Stock Fund
Irda Conny
Uta New Street
United States
Uew Street
T. S. Dean Company
Postatlee
Jacobs
Austrian manufacturers seek international accords to counter US tariff policy
At a major Vienna conference on May 2, Austrian manufacturers resolved to urge the Government to pursue international agreements with European powers to address the economic impact of the United States prohibitive tariff policy.
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Vienna
Europe
United States
Poanbay Dispatch Reports Devastation in Cutchmandyl District
A Daily Mall dispatch from Poanbay details a terrifying plague in the Cutchmandyl district with about 2,000 inhabitants reported harmed and half the population fleeing after a night of extreme turmoil.
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Landon
Mall
Poanbay
Thvbonie
Cutchmandyl
Masterful Sermon Draws Crowds at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ nightly draws larger crowds as Rev. Mr. Garrison delivers a masterful series. His sermon titled Christ In You the Hope Glory was praised as possibly the best yet. He preaches again tonight at eight o'clock.
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Church of Christ
Mr. Garrison
Christ
O'Eloels
The Weber Piane and Dental Rooms Adverts
A vintage ad segment promotes The Weber Piane as better today with new cases and a perfect tone. It also markets VHS HOME MINOR CO at 440 Malin Street and New York Dental Rooms Only at 284 Malin Street, featuring Bnowls as dentist and highlighting patient endorsements.
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Malin Street
N. Y
Bnowls
Richmond Governors Plans Stir Virginias 1897 Scene
Richmond Democrats weigh a bid for lieutenant governor backed by a fusion with the Democrats and Populists. Governor O Ferrall plans a Memorial Day address and is not a Senate candidate, with a health pause and retirement speculation. Excursion to Jamestown drew 500 attendees under Virginia Antiquities.
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O' Ferrall
Governor O'lerrall
Hollywood
New York Journal
Daniel
Ikely
Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Jamestown
O'Ferrall
Raleigh Rumors Involving Mrs Glass Refuted By Suspect
The report about Mrs. Glass and Hart in Raleigh is denied by Hart who states he did not spirit her away. Hart, a young man, had been doing electrical work in Raleigh for Mr. Glass, and the paper notes no substantiation for the sensational claim.
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George H. Glass
Rialeigh
Henry
Raleigh
Hart
Glass
Seven Die in Pinkney Ore Mine Tipple Collapse
Florence Alabama May 13 seven men killed and several wounded in a collapse at the Pinkney Tennessee ore mine tipple about twenty five miles away. Communications with Pinkney cut and physicians dispatched to the scene for details.
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Florence
Ala
Pinkney
Tenn
Gentleman's lingering cough prompts quick relief claim
An unnamed man troubled a congregation with a persistent cough last Sunday and was said to find relief using One Minute Gong. The ad-like note hails a speedy remedy for throat and lung troubles, mentioning Norfolk and a local firm Truitt & Smith in a terse, unclear promotional style.
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Tye
Norfolk
Ty aWalitens
Truitt & Smith
Erkigysisicrien
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