Free Coinage Issue Dominates New York Democratic Platform
The Syracuse convention of the Democratic Return organization of New York adopts a platform insisting on a gold standard while opposing Chicago’s silver policy. It condemns the Chicago platform and endorses Grover Cleveland, pledging support for Democratic candidates and calling for a Brooklyn meeting to nominate remaining electors.
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Charles R. Miller
Simon Stern
Edward M. Shepard
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Movement of Cotton at Norfolk and Newport News 1896
A report to the Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange presents the twenty second annual statement of cotton movement at the port of Norfolk for the year ending August 11 1896. It notes net receipts around 60 049 bales, slight decreases from prior seasons, and details coastwise and foreign shipments, exports, and stock on hand. The document highlights Norfolk as a growing deep water port with extensive rail and harbor facilities and credits various railways and officials for the port’s development and operations.
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Sultans Permission and Navy Movements in Dardanelles
A Royal Navy message reports the Sultan has not yet granted a formal permit for British ships to enter the Dardanelles while detailing flotilla movements. The marblehead and other vessels head to Genoa and the Mediter ranean, with the Bancroft assigned as guard to Constantinople and the Cinchinutl set for possible deployment amid tensions.
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Knights of Pythias consider limits on death benefit payments
In Cleveland on August 8 the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias moved to bar death benefits to members in personal crisis reports. A proposed rule would deny benefits if death occurs within Nye years of joining, affecting heirs. A campaign to reduce the period to one year draws expected strong opposition yet appears likely to pass.
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Young Man’s Bold March Toward Marriage Attracts Attention
Apont Jackson of Us describes Matt Taylor, a young man from Richmond Virginia, passing through town this morning en route to Yazoo County with his father, ex-Sheriff Taylor. He reportedly spent $2,000 on his spree and vows to marry the girl.
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Matt Taylor
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Yazoo County
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Seaboard Rate Injunction Dissolved By Judge Simonton
The Seaboard Air Line and Southern Lines Freight Association win a victory as Judge Simonton dissolves the temporary injunction blocking rate cuts. Officials from Seaboard and Southern discuss next moves while transportation men remain reticent about broader consequences as the field reopens to rate competition.
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Bass Egbtation
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Charles EB. Finch
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
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W. Randall
Spencer
Era Railway
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Augusta
Chamberlain
Democrat
Carrollton
Richmonders gather for candor in congressional nominating event
Richmond VA special notes a Thursday convention to nominate a candidate for Congress with possible support for Judge Ingram of Manchester. Gold Democrats seek figures like George D Wise and Col John B Harwood declines. Virginia delegates plan to join Indianapolis for the gold Democrats rally. James C Mitchell longtime Henrico Democratic chair dies at fifty eight.
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BE. P. Cox
Goodrich Hatton
Portsmouth
W.L. Zimmer
Petersburg
Indianapolis
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Mney
Virginia
Joseph Hutton
State Democratic Committee
Lynchburg
Daniel
Democratic Committee
Henrico
The Ladies Prefer Syrup of Figs For Safety
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, safe remedy for ladies under any condition. It urges buyers to seek the genuine California Fig SyrupCompany product and notes the listing by reputable druggists. Levy Bros promotes daily bargains on blankets hosiery dress goods and pillow cases with half-price deals.
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All Responsible Drugeista
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Wright's Main Street Sale Brisk. Remnants at Half Price
Great Clearing Up Sale on Main Street offers deep discounts on lawn remnants, damask, napkins, towels, bleached cottons, and wool fabrics. Prices drop to half or less, with hats on Henriettas and serge. Contact Wright's for full list and sizes as ads promise substantial bargains this week.
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