Death of Senator Earle Dominates House Session
Washington May 24 1897 debate centers on Senator Earle's death as the House adjourns briefly after paying tribute. Simpson fights the journal line about a private pension bill while debates over beer and tea taxes, wool schedules, and the Hawaiian treaty shape committee actions and caucus positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
South Carolina
Earle
Simpson
Journal
Henderson
Iowa
Dalazell
Pennsylvania
Elliott
Eliott
Duty Debates Split Among Republicans In Senate Caucus
Republican Senators debated tariff schedules but agreed on a three member add-on committee to push the bill. No speeches planned except Aldrich invited tomorrow. Amendments would go through Finance Committee then to caucus if approved, aiming to prevent division.
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Pratt
New York
Hanna
Spooner
Senate
Warren
Wyoming
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Burrows
Finance Committee
Balting
Aldrich
Frye
Nelson
Minnesota
Washington
Repubican
Cullom
Java
Phillippine Islands
Ma 60N
Remission of Captain Romeyn’s Court Martial Sentence
President McKinley remits the court martial’s sentence on Captain Henry Romeyn Fifth Infantry due to nearing retirement on June 1 and awards a severe reprimand. The endorsement notes approval of proceedings but condemns the conduct and temper shown in the assault on Lieut O'Brien at Fort McPherson Georgia.
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Washington, D. C
Romeyn
Fifth Infantry
O'Brien
Fort McPherson
Meskinley
Executive Mansion
Henry Roameyn
Ecourt
William M'Kinley
Double murder suspected on Southern Railway line
Chattanooga dispatch reports Southern railway train No 12 from Chattanooga to Knoxville ran over two men near Mouse Creek Tennessee this morning. It is believed the men were murdered and their bodies placed on the track to divert suspicion. One victim identified as Harry Preston of Athens Tennessee. the other remains unidentified.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Knoxville
Mouse Creek
Harry Preston
Athens, Tenn
Young Men's League Organized at Queen Street Church
The pastor at Queen Street M church gathered twenty-one young men last night to establish a Young Men's League. Officers were elected: President W. Crewitt, Vice-President W. Capps, Secretary W. Mattacks, Treasurer C. Land, Pianist W. Cater, Assistant Pianist R. Hunter. A fine programme followed with refreshments. The Duchess d Oreing hosted royalist deputations in Paris, hailed as future Liberator of France.
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Queen Street M, EB
W. ©. Crewitt
W. IM. Capps
W. A. Mattacks
Cc, Land
W. WL. Cater
R. T. Hunter
d'Oreing
Paris
France
Fury of the storm settles six inches at Cape Henry station
A severe storm wrecked the life saving station at Cape Henry injuring no one. The main building shifted six inches as walls blew out and houses of surfmen were carried away. Telegraph poles fell, cutting outside communication. Two other Norfolk storms caused minor damage with signs and awnings blown down. The article notes prior weather events and local police board actions.
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Cape Henry
Norfolk
English celebrate Queen Victoria by St George Society event
The St George Society of this city held an informal reception at the Public Library building on Granby street to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday. President James Graham presided as Barton Myers, British Consul, toasted the Queen and royal family, with Myers remarking on Anglo American ties and arbitration treaty issues.
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Queen Victoria
St. George Society
Granby Street
College Place
James Graham
Jvy
Graham
Barton Myers
Prince of Wales
Prost
Myers
England
America
Senate
Local Drevizies and Society Notes From Halpton
Miss Ava Cunningham visits the city. Pickett-Buchannan Camp meets at 8 tonight. Dr. Lewis B. Montague remains at his Tazewell street residence. Miss Whedbee visits Miss Etheridge on Wreemason street. Miss Julia R. Ward and Miss P. C. Ward sail for Europe on Saturday the 29th. Mrs. J. W. Patton stays at the Retreat for the Sick and is improving. Mr. N. L. Rosenberg returns much improved after treatment. Mr. G. W. Faler attends his sister Sallie Fabrer’s funeral in Lancaster, Pa. Mrs. M. Isaac and son Louis depart by Cape Charles route to New York City relatives. The Ladies' League of Queen Street M I church plans a lawn party Thursday evening. May 27, Mr. Singh GG. Miller will address Berkeley Military Institute closing exercises in June. A hen house at 275 Cumberland street burned Sunday night, minor damage. Despite bad weather, large crowd heard Kev IL C. Garrison preach at Preema Street Church of Christ last night. Services continue nightly all week.
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Ava Cunningham
Halpton
Pickett-Buchannan Camp
C. V
Lewis B. Montague
Tazewell Street
Whedbee
Hertford
N. C
Etheridge
Wreemason Street
Julia R. Ward
P. C. Ward
Europe
J. W. Patton
N. L. Rosenberg
Earth
G. W. Faler
Lancaster
Sallie Fabrer
M. Isaac
Louis
Cape Charles
New York City
Ladies' League of the
Queen Street
M. I
Singh GG. Miller
Elby
Lerkley Miliary Institute
Cumberland Street
Kkev
Police Commissioners Meet Act on Officers and Rules
The Board of Police Commissioners met in the Mayor's office with full attendance. Officer Nelson was fined $2 for leaving his beat and entering a house. Officer Messick was dismissed with a reprimand for absence at roll call. Pallette Freeman and Martin promoted to regulars. Taylor and Spry appointed to substitute list. A rule estableished probation for substitutes from May 24 1897 with six months probation.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Johnston
Dawes
Nelson
Messick
Pallette, Freeman
Martin
Hst
Messrs. Taylor and
Spry
Lst
President Signs Relief Bill for Distressed Americans in Cuba
Washington May 4 President Mekhin ley signed a 5000 relief appropriation for distressed Americans in Cuba. He may assign a commissary officer to oversee relief supplies and streamline contracting and distribution. Duty free food imports via Spanish mediation could greatly increase value of the relief funds. The plan to distribute funds and supplies will be reviewed by the cabinet tomorrow.
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Cuba
Washington
Mekhinley
Alger
Regular Army
Royal Arcanum Escort Arrives From Baltimore in Boston Visit
A hundred and sixty Royal Arcanum members from Baltimore arrived yesterday aboard the Fairfax to escort Suprema Vice Regent Edson M. Schuyver to Boston for his election as Supreme Regent. The party toured Old Point and was met in the city by R. A. Dobie, J. P. Gagnall, R. H. Wright, and H. G. Avery. The Royal Arcanum flag was displayed on the Atlantic in honor of the guests. They departed for Boston last night.
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Royal Arcanum
Baltimore
Fairfax
Edson M. Schuyver
Boston
Old Point
Messrs
R. A. Dobie
J. P. Gagnall
R. H. Wright
H. G. Avery
Atlantic
Cuests
Invitation to King of Greece for Tennessee Centennial Exposition
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition executive committee sent an engraved invitation to the King of Greece through the State Department. The card invites him to attend the 109th anniversary celebration of Tennessee's admission to the Union, featuring an engraved Parthenon centerpiece.
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Washington
Congressman Gaines
Greece
State Department
Tennessee
Union
Georgia Mutual Insurance placed in receivership
The Georgia Mutual Insurance company headquartered in Atlanta was placed in the hands of the court this afternoon. Nowell Bravin was named as receiver. The notice notes the cooperative concern with offices in Atlanta as part of the action.
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Atlanta, Ga
The
Georgia Mutual Insurance Company
Nowell-Bravin
IMPORTANT DECISION ON RATES POWER SAYS COMMISSION CANNOT
Washington May 24 1897 The Supreme Court adjourned with 359 cases left undecided among them major matters including Nebraska Maximum Freight Rate and a challenge to the Interstate Commerce Commission over power to fix future railroad rates Justice Brewer wrote the opinion that the commission lacks authority to prescribe future tariffs and cannot seek mandamus to enforce such rates. The decision underscores the need for inquiry and prevents automatic rate setting by the commission.
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Brewer
Mandamus Crom
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Buayden
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Alabama Midland
Interstate Commerce Net
Southern Pacific
United States Inter- State Commerce Commission
Commission
Cincinnati and New Orleaans Trailroad Company
Viorida and Western Company
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas
Freight Bureaus of
Chicago
Cinennati Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brewai Ay
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Florida
Tiarlan
S. Wright
United States
District Court
Pennsylvania
Eace
Panhandle
Baltimore and
Ohio
Robbery at Newport News and city notes
A prominent local businessman, T. Uzzell, was relieved of 150 dollars early Monday while in his private office. He left to answer a phone call, and return to find the cash missing. Police and county authorities searched but made no arrest. A report mentions the Grand Duchess Herm, the Plant Lina schooner, and Royal Arcanum delegates passing through Newport News en route to Boston.
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Newport News
T. Uzzell
Ita
Phoebus
LA Grand Duchess Herm
Duchesse
Lina
Devlin
Royal Arcanum
Boston
Old Point
Chamberlin
Merchants and Miners
Protect the System from Malaria with Hostetter's
Protect the system from malaria. It can help even where minima rise and fevers peak. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is famed for chills and fever and as a safer substitute for quinine in malarial regions, with medical endorsements boosting its standing at home and abroad.
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Tynes
Tropics
Va Conte Comitia Debates And Local Crime Report
The dispatch reports a Virginia political scene with candidates for governor and a preference for free silver, noting a plan to hold a primary election and delegate selection. It also covers a street crime in Richmond where two young women were attacked by a Negro crew. police searches continue with uncertain identification. Also mentioned is the death of Capt W G Crenshaw, a longtime farmer and organizer, and the accidental death of John W Haynes of the Chesapeake and Ohio line.
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Eh Neer
Richmond
Beford
J. Taylor Bugbotte
Jones
Wilysor Bald
eHa
United Staites
Tla
Demlocks
Miesaray
Rishmond
Tyler
Wadaill
Washington
Seourite
Hags
Virginia
Mae
Miss Goode
Miss Miniic
Craned County
W. G. Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Shaw's
Dake Crenshaw
John W. Haynes
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
2100 Building Lots Auction Advertised by Lambert’s Group
Advertisement promotes sale of about 2000 building lots owned by the Lambert’s Point company tied to the Norfolk and Western railroad terminus plans. It notes Lambtert’s road Pocahontas and Shenandoah streets frontages and a 10 percent investment return claim. The piece references 400 workers in Paint and related machine shops, with the broader Lambert enterprise thriving as rail and belt system links expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massem Byrd, Baldwin & Co
Lambért's
Col. William
Lambért's Road
Pocahontas Evenilé
Shena Doah Street
Lambert’s Point Company
Asbert's Point
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Thigan
Paint
Lam
Norfolk and. Vy Railway
Norfolk
Neptotkae
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Earl
Sockiess Ferry
Spent
Reed
Ihis
Orr
Hiis
Young Men's League
Police Department
W. R. Mayo
M. V. Chitty
Omecer Thos. White
Unitimerea Royal Arcanumites
Sorfold and
Hing Gevigs
Agsigna
Main Street
Ennis
Judge Brewer
Interstate Commission
Cincinnat
Pittsboro
Bruening
Baltimore and Ohio
Henry Wolfe
Circuit Court
Hiy
Supeme Court
L. 4
Parsons
Northern District of
Paragon
United States District Attorney
Alabama
Tle
Supreme Court
Tarsons
Minet O'Neill
Harrogett
Justice Peckham
Johnson
Mainess
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