Cuban patriots ship $225000 war material to aid revolt
Three Cuban patriots direct from the island have spent two weeks in St Louis arranging and forwarding to Texas $225000 worth of ammunition rifles pistols dynamite and saddlery for the insurgent army. They expect two expeditions tonight from a Texas port to meet two more ships from New York as they push for belligerent rights and immediate autonomy. Colonel George Johnston and Colonels Eduard Betancourt and LA Smith speak of a near certainty of Cuban freedom with U S support and warn Congress to recognize the belligerent status.
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St. Louis
Cuba
Texas
Vicie
Bagdad
Key West
Johnston
Havana
Matanzas
Clentucios
United States
Spain
American Congress
Congress
Enat
Hayana
Frances Barnes Social Gathering at Mrs C F Odell Home
The Frances Barnes held its monthly social at 612 Freemason Street home of Mrs C F Odell. Actives and honoraries were installed. A pleasing program featured Mrs Jobbm Crider recitation, violin solo by William Erxleben with Anna Odell piano, Norma Capps piano solos, and Eugene Crider weaving. Refreshments followed as members chatted. The meeting opened with devotional by Mrs Freeman and a brief business session led by president Miss Crider.
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Frances Barnes
Eugene Crider
Freeman
Bay Lines Adopt Differential Rates October 2
The Baltimore Steam Packet Company plans to adopt differential passenger rates on October 2 to equalize competition with the Seaboard Air Line between northern and southern points. An Old Bay Line official says fares from Baltimore to Atlanta via the Bay Line and Seaboard will drop to 10 87,70, aligning with trunk-line practices to address competitive disadvantages.
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Baltimore American
Baltimore Steam Parker Company
Seaboard Air Line
Bay Line
Seaboard
Air Gine
On Bay Line
New York
West
Trunk Line Association
Talthimore
Atlanta
Committee meets in old headquarters on West Main Street
The Republican City Executive Committee convened last night at the old headquarters on West Main Street with Chairman R. Waddy presiding. Fray.
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Republican City Executive Committee
Meeting Nominations Accepted and Addresses Planned
W. H. Hall Capt. Henry Parker and Major Samuel W. Selaner accepted nominations at the meeting. A committee was appointed to arrange a job for a gathering on the 21st addressed by Hon. Pat McCaull. An additional meeting on the 26th instant will be addressed by John S. Wise.
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W. H. Hall
Capt
Henry Parker
Samuel W. Selaner
M Job
Pat MecCaull
John S. Wise
Supplementary Awards at Norfolk Interstate Fair
Exhibitors at Norfolk Interstate Fair received supplementary awards for handsome displays. First premiums went to John T. Wills for furniture, Ames & Burke for planes and organs, and Norfolk Farm Supply Co for farming implements. Other honors include first or second premiums for Cook Bernheimer & Co liquor displays, George L. Crow & Co stoves and refrigerators, Stel Piano Co second premium, Hume-Oliver Co hardwire, O A Nash & Co mantels and doors, Kaugh, Sons & Co tortillvers, and A Wrenn & Focus with J W Thorum for bugies and curriges.
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Norfolk
John T. Wills
Cook
Bernheimer & Co
George L. Crow & Co
Ames & Burke
Stel Piano Co
Hume-Oliver Co
Henry White
District Democratic Committee Holds Meeting in Atlantic Hotel
The District Democratic Committee met at the Atlantic Hotel with Colonel C. IB Day of Isle of Wight presiding. Speakers were scheduled across several dates and locations including October 27 28 29 30 with Governors Tyler Suffolk Centreville and others listed for engagements at Zion's Church Hall's Corner Deep Creek Brantleton and Brantleton venues.
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District Democratic Committee
Atlantic Hotel
Loelock
C. Ib, Day
Isle of Wight
Herkles
Tyler
Isle of Wht
Sufolk
Centreville
W. A. Young
D. Tucker Trooke
Hall’s Corner
M.T. Cooke
J. M. Keeling
Marriages In Norfolk Today With Several Confirmed
Norfolk residents prepare for a busy wedding day. In Baltimore at noon John J Burgess will marry Jia Power Zelinger of the Mace family at Christchurch. Reception last night at the bride’s residence featured guests including AL Coppedge.
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Norfolk
Baltimore
John J. Burgess
Jia Power Zelinger
Mace
Christchurch
Jurgens
Norfall
Taiet
Glven
Bridepreet
Bute Staoel
Pd Mentary
J. AM. Wilson
Iehaside
Graydon
Moran Avenues
Misa Plorence Gregory
J. W. Gregory
Ware
W. T. Games
Hayden's Minstrels Delight Brambleton Club Audience
Hayden's Modern Minstrels performed for the Brambleton Denperatic club, with new acts and strong vocals. Notable features included Mr. Le Franc Jordan and Samuel Martin, top baritone, plus lively numbers by end-men Surlin Patby Jordan and dancers Clarenco Brothers, Lenshima, City Curtin, and Winslow.
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Hayden
Trish Ando
Mrr
le Franc Jordin
Samuel Martin
Comig
Surlin
Patby
Jordan
Olin
Clarenco Brothers
Lenshima
Ciiy Curtin
Martin and
Yann
L. Dalby
Reviter
Man Winslow
W. A. Young
Noteworthy Exchange At Hotel Gladstone In Norfolk
An exchange occurred at the Hotel Gladstone where a transportation figure traded a handsome chair for nine lively sheep. Rumors suggest he may soon enter the sheep business to capitalize on high prices in that region.
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Gladstone
Wlondise
Sheeess
Norfolk
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted By Multiple Firms
An advertisement touts Instant pellet and a certain cure by J. ML PF Potter Walker Tritt Smith as a remedy for coughs and related ailments, urging readers to try the product.
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J. ML PF
Potter
W.T, Walker
And
Tritt &® Smith
Night of suspense in Luetgert trial drags on
Chicago October 19 1897 a night of suspense as jurors in the Luetgert case rest after long hours. Judge Tuthill limits courtroom access until morning and reports show jurors exhausted with a verdict still uncertain. Authorities investigate two attempted bribes to foreman, with letters urging a vote for conviction and warning of financial inducements.
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Chicago
Ludgert
Tuthill
Twthill
Indes Tathil
Doilding
St. Attorney
Jal
Luetgert
Luergert
Tutbill
Deneen
Thapeator Schauck
Alawney Mekwen
Suspleton
Guornims
Mr. Morena
Adolph L. Lieturort
Randolph and
Denar Horn Streets
Eeloel
Clark Street Bank
Istus Pollows
Dearborne Streets
Youns
Mien
Naaman Leprosy Lesson and Local Health Claims
Reverend Dr Taylor cites the Biblical Naaman story to illustrate cleansing from sin’s illness and urges reflective reading on Prayer. J C Berry of Spencer Missouri testifies to Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve curing severe hemorrhoids after decades of trial with other remedies.
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J.C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
Dewitt
Jie
Trou Dhead
Bit DeWit
Tretter
J. Walker
Truitt & Smith
One Sided Histories in Schools Debate in Virginia
In Edmond, Virginia, Oct 19 1997 Confederate Veterans leaders debated school histories. They favored using Magill and Abary among Virginia histories and several United States histories noting bias in Barnes. A large meeting supported favorable Southward history adoption with resolutions urging balanced portrayals and praise for Confederate figures.
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Barnes
United States
Virginian
Nedmond
Virginia
Grand Can of Confederate Veterans
Nerrow
Magill
Abaury
Lee
Shinn
Prell
Holmes
Hansell
Lee Cane Diath
Nipit
Cumermin
Wy Gordon McCabe
Raeing
South
Banteam
Overryck
Dro McGuire
Colonel Cussons
Survivors Return From Triton Wreck After 200 Lost
News from Havana reports three more Triton wreck survivors arriving, bringing total saved to 29 of 230 aboard. General Weyler orders removal of eleven prisoners from the Isle of Pines amid alleged uprising links. escapes and releases noted including Evangeline Cassio Cisneros and Abram Sora with other prisoners also freed.
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Triton
Havana
Jimeners Castellanos
Apocomit MI
Adolfo Castellanos
Pelya Guilar
Pides de Ochtimp
Salliors
Vna
Puepin
Prorabatern
Mirlel
Pinar del Bhi
Pissengers Dal
Ceneral Weyler
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Senorig
Evangeline Cassho Cisneros
Casa Vhemaditns
New York
Abram Sora
Juan Raperto Torres
Josestard Godoy
Wreyler
Delegates Gather for 42nd General Passenger Agents Meet
St Louis hosts nearly all major rail lines for the American Associations of General Passenger and Ticket Agents three day session at the Southern hotel. Planners of Boston and Maine presides, secretary from Lake Shore notes. Austin of Chicago Burlington reads the annual address as interline ticket issues take center stage in executive session.
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Woerrimrot
Central Passenger Association
St. Louis
Gel
American Associations of
Witch
Southern ‘Hotel
Dana
Planders
Boston and Maine
Ak. W. Smith
Lake Shore
Austin
Chicagea
Burlington and
Quine
Cornwallis Surrender Anniversary Marked Amid Local News
Reports include a Cornwallis Yorktown surrender anniversary, arrests in a local case, tax collections totaling 81 000 in 18 days, and travel updates. The Hesperides sailors are bound for New York and then London while several officials depart for conventions.
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Tatement
Mills
Berry
New York
Cornwallis
Yorktown
McGuire
George Cornick
Y. PP. Ib
Daisy Cotton
Arlington Phare
Mir
J. Gilmer Buskie
Bessie C. Huskie
Norfolk
C. C. Baker
Ralehsh
London
Commodore Duryen
City of Chester
J. J. Poster
Old Point
Battley
Marl- Wer Street
Carrie Brown
Richmond
Old Dominion Steamship Line
Lon
Baker
Tucker
Lefe
Alchmanid
Jay- Jord
Taylor
Myverning
Jones
Zachary
Parker
Toronto
Canada
Woco
Buffato
A. Week
Las Rehin
Hove
Hin
Three Children Die In Fire At Tedmond Va
A fire swept through a house near Tedmond Virginia killing three children who could not be rescued as flames spread rapidly. The woman, Mrs W T Wallace, was away at the time. The tragedy was reported by Associated Press from Chicago.
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Tedmond
Lanenbure
W. T. Wallace
Tits Pio
Wis
Dinwiddie Freight Wreck Adds to Pipe Supply Dispute
Special dispatch reports a rail wreck near Ford's Depot halting Norfolk and Western freight as tracks were repaired. The incident follows a political flap in Dinwiddie where G. L. Vonmiliter was sent to urge Democratic nominees T. M. Clarke and B. Smith to submit to the State Executive Committee. The Dinwiddie granary burned earlier, and the Eighteen rep the home near the courthouse was sold at public auction for 5100. The road project faced questions after failed subscriptions and leadership changes in Petersburg.
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Petersburg
Dinwiddle County
Gl Vonmiliter
Messrs
T. m Clarke
8. Smith
House of Delegates
Thant Emtory
Clarita Herend
Miro Smith
Crewe
Norfelh
William Dupry
Charet Howl Station
Wilson's
Norfolk For Western Attra Company
Mbert
Din- Whidie
County Courthowe
Pubile Auetlon
Mrehmond
Raleish
Arland
Messra
Trarke W. Pogram
D. Hugh Jackson
Miel
Tie
Nosty
Th T. Matteson
Perlerstug Cress
Birmingham board tours coal mines and furnaces in a travel agenda
The armor plate board accompanied by local officials toured Drag and Mlossburg coal mines and North Birmingham and City Furnaces, receiving briefings from Sal of Sloss Ironing. The group discussed coke iron and steel with local experts, with plans to visit Nashville for the labor convention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Armor Plate Board
Southern Railway
Drag and
Mlossburg
Birmingham and City Furnaces
Sal
Sloss Ironing Company
Lncal
Shoteht
Sheffield
Nashville
Cittanooga
Sati
Knoxville
Roan Mountain
Mon Ajoy
Morristown
Bristol
Washington
Dr King's New Discovery Ad Promises Best Cough Remedy
An advertising notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs, colds, and lung ailments. It claims no substitute is as good and offers a trial bottle free with purchase at Burrow, Martin & Co. Store, with regular prices listed as 60 cents and $1.
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Dr. King
Burrow
Martin’ & Co
Rudolph & Wallace Offers Desirable Styles on Main Street
Local shop Rudolph and Wallace advertises fashionable clothing at 333 Main Street. The notice emphasizes comfortable, easy wear and a focus on pairing mind and body for customers seeking stylish outfits.
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Rudolphit & Wallace
Main Street
Rudolph & Wallace
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