Monument to Washington Unveiled in Philadelphia May 1897
President McKinley presided over a grand unveiling in Philadelphia honoring George Washington. The ceremonies featured prayer, remarks by dignitaries, and a procession with military and civic units. The address praised Washington’s leadership, vision, and lasting impact on the United States constitutional government.
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Society of the Cincinnati
Washington
McKinley
Philadelphia
Tere
Waehdigton
Eoclery
Dinelsieath
Wilburn Warne
Oretonath
Ivo
Tha Thom Et Feo
Civ
Mio Anihone
William Peete
Grater
The
Igon Brandson
David Pittenhouse Portes
Craver
Denney Vantas Aiewv Besgeandsaay
Chey L
Boat Capsize in River Tragedy Drowns Four
A July river accident on the OMWVIRIT river near Mahawenat ends in four drownings including the Basen family sisters and Miatthins. Others rescued as crews search the water for missing victims.
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Dahdelndal
Owmvirit
Basen
Local church clergy and locals report driving beeek test progress
The Rev J Archdeacon and his son from New Vorle nee fiere discuss driving beeek test results with Mr John Tyshney and Mrs Dabney of Lynohbors. A Centore on the subject of Lauvette will be given by Miss Sellen. The Rev Potts returns from a trip to Mary hand. Jammer Stacy, an 18 year old white boy, will be taken to the Stilu reflummatory tomorrow morning.
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New Vorle
Mr. Potts
Trinkty
Lake City Community Notes and Local Developments
New marshal re elected Turner introduces Percy Ellets new town official at Lake City Altel. Picnic planned for next Saturday at the why park to raise funds. Sargrove of 103 Bur muda ostreet visiting friends in Yatesville N C. Lakes region waiter supply up two Indies after recent races. Norfolk delegates return from Staunton Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows session. Central span of Granby Street bridge under way cost 7000 dollars. Marriage license issued to Jesse Swersky and Rebecca Koats ceremony on the 20th. Rev Mack to lead Pine t Presbyterian church from June. J Liavis Reed named Italian consular agent replacing resign ed. Burruss window in Mall Street shown by Percy Griffin New York. Equitable building proposed on Grinby Street Newton property site a seven story block.
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Guard Turner
Percy Ellets
Norfolk
Lake City
Altel
Why Park
Mise Sthinche Sargrove
Burmuda Ostreet
Yatesville
N.C
Lakes
Grand Lodge of Oddelows
Staunton
Granby Street Bridge
Jesse Swersky
Rebeccs Koats
J. Liavis Reed
Reed Brothers & Co
A. C. Livinphrers
Burruss
Mall Street
Percy Griffin
New York
Equitable
Grinby Street
Feven Steey
Newton
Invitation committee plans Norfolk bid for governor race
A Democratic committee held a meeting at Captain Washington Taylor's home on South Commerce Street to plan Norfolk's bid for the upcoming gubernatorial contest. Heman presided as chair, and the group voted to travel to Richmond on the 19th to appear before the State Committee on the 2th, urging Norfolk's claims.
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Norfolk
Court Rules Against Tobacco Trust in State Suit
In a May 14 1897 ruling Judge Gibbons refused to grant remedies against the American Tobacco Company holding it violates state authority. The decision upholds a December informant ion by District Attorney Aldeney contending the company monopolizes paper production and sale. The court asserts state power to restrain interstate commerce when needed to preserve public health.
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Chlengro
Gibbons
American ‘Tobacco Company
Declion
Aldeney
General Apal
Shiv
Tobacco Company
Anand de Tit
Supreme Court Wold
Pigoen
Cieneral
American Tobacco
Cipal
United States
Combina- Gan
Campang
Deivarsds Powerkass
Atangro Corporation
Bether
Twin Cities Sale Offers Platedware at Low Prices
Everyilug items set to mediate goods offered at former prices. Platedware at low prices includes sterling silver sets. Call C P Green wood & Etro at old number ills, new 31s Main street. Also notes debate on sleeping car and advertising for painless excision coffee. New York Dental Rooms at 234 Main Street. Ennis, Dentist. Naval Post Bond mentioned.
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Twin Cities
C. P. Greenwood & Etro
New
Main Street
N.Y
Ennis
Relief plan for American citizens in Cuba outlined
Washington reports a forthcoming presidential message to Congress on the Cuban crisis proposing relief for distressed U.S. citizens in Cuba. The plan envisions a voluntary evacuation with funds limited to aid and administration relying on consuls and Spanish government cooperation. It notes 140 to 209 Americans identified as in need, many naturalized, with broader destitution feared amid war.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Cuba
United States
Cular
West
Lee
Ome Ial'y Kana
State Department
Spain
Spanish Opinion on U S Action Toward Cuba
Madrid May 13 reports a Spanish commentary urging decisive U S action to aid Americans in Cuba. It warns government concessions will anger Universal opinion and intensify the dispute over the Cuban affair.
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Madrid
Ywerardo
United States
Cuba
Won In Cubs Report on Spanish Strength and Conflicts
The report notes an increased strength of the Spanish forces and discusses the possibility of international conflicts affecting the situation. The correspondence indicates a decision to act in light of these tensions and potential confrontations.
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Correspondencd
Police Report Confusing Robbery Incident With Suspects
A White man reports being robbed by four men on Gant Street near a church by two officers Galvin and Mason. One suspect Edwards Sinster was arrested for drunkenness. others, Oliver Catroy and Ben Johnson, were held on separate charges. all identified as colored youths.
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Galvin
Mason
Edward Sinster
Posdowveleek
Olivers Catroy
Ben Johnson
Mack
Purina Spring Races Begin At Mariner's Track
The Mariner's track hosts spring races beginning Tuesday and continuing through Friday. A large crowd gathers as horses arrive for the event and the public is invited to inspect the entrants before the trotting class parade.
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Mariner
Rand
Fran
Passenger and depot moved to Bromideton
The passenger and the freight depot of the Virginia Beach railroad have been relocated to Bromideton. A note in the document mentions further adjustments affecting routes to Virginie Peach and Praibbeton.
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Virginia Beach Railroad
Bromideton
Colored WoW Outfits for YOMCI OAL Meeting
Peretti will attend a meeting of the Colored YOMCI OAL at St. Luke's church this afternoon at 6 o'clock. He plans to outdress key attendees and showcase color versions of WoW.
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C. . Peretti
St. Luke's Aluml
Manhunt for Willian Thomas after police shooting
A man described as William Thomas, a young Black man, allegedly shot a policeman during a New Jersey to Virginia chase. He was captured near Windsor Street after being tracked from Chesapeake and Ohio tracks, with authorities reporting guns and knives found on him and a police officer wounded.
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Richmond
Maya
Willian Thomas
Negra
Pepey
Windsor Stides
Paveddenee Borge
Pieter Sadho Sveneees
Petersburt
Diadoan
Summer fashion sale at ARTHER MORRIS store
At summer prices all thin cotton dresses and ready made suits are offered. Separate shirts and silk Petticoats, pattern hats, and new skirt supporter advertised. They promise side plaiting and accordion plaiting and invite readers to visit Columbia Building Granby Street Ocean View today. Naval Post Bond Socred musla.
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Arther Morris
Columbia Building
Granby Street
Turbulent European diplomacy and war talk surge worldwide
Special cables detail Sultan Abdul Hamid II's firm stance amid European pressure. Reports from Constantinople and Athens discuss Turkish military plans, reform debates, and potential indemnities. The piece notes rising British concern, press reactions, and inquiries into the Paris Charity Bazaar fire with allegations of cowardice.
Turks Ready to Surrender at Prevesa Amid War News
A private dispatch from Arta states the Turkish garrison at Prevesa is ready to capitulate to Greek regulars. Greeks bombard Nikipolis as a note to powers blames the Porte for Piracy and Griboro fortifications. Over six hundred killed at Philippidia with 650 dead and 28 officers wounded.
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Arta
Prevesa
Gulf of Ata Ta
Prevasa
Bes
Greece
Nikopolis
Griboro
Epirus
Crete
Philippidia
Turkish cavalry at Thessaly appears then withdraws as Greek posts advance
A Turkish cavalry detachment reached Domokon near Thessaly at daybreak but retired after spotting Greek advance posts. Turkish forces burned villages around Pharsalos as they withdrew.
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Thessaly
Domokon
Pharsalos
Turkey to Demand 16 Million Pound Indemnity from Greece
Constantinople May 15 reports the indemnity Turkey will seek from Greece, pegged at 16 000 000 pounds Turkish. Protests in the Stumboul quarter denounce bloodshed of Mussulmans as the war burdens exceed the gains Turkey can secure.
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Abdul Hamid
Europe
London
Constantinople
Adal Hamid
Chathee Army
Otheya Mountain Range
Pilhem Pasha
Ievks
Ispirus
Aid Monty
Turkey
Thalse
Chenamees
Nes
Athens
Dretated
Gore Ald Bodfour
Teteh Lanna Commission
Great Dirtuda
Iretard
Greece
Mussulman
Delay in Turkish armistice linked to German advice
Paris reports the hold on cease fire rests on Emperor William of Germany directing no armistice while Greek forces retreat. the order delays any halt to hostilities.
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Paris
Turkey
William of Arminy
Weekly goods price list with varied yardage items
A rough advertisement lists uniform prices for textiles and goods including dimity lawns, embroidery, brown sheeting, drapery fabrics, silk products, muslins, towels, petroleum jelly, corset steels, and household items. The note mentions selection of palm fans and other small items with sale emphasis and several garbled phrases.
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Bose Cosmo
Ammaon Ly
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