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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1896
Page
1
Crowds greet William Jennings Bryan in Cleveland and Crestline as he travels toward Columbus. Thousands from all classes gather at stations, sing campaign songs, and cheer the Democratic ticket. Aboard, campaign aides and union members watch for protests while speakers urge voter turnout for silver and sound-money policies.
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan and the Columbia reception committee dined at Crestline as part of a journey from Lincoln to New York last month. Twenty minutes were spent there before he returned to his car amid an ovation and a following crowd.
The autumn session of the Norfolk Presbytery convened at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. A. Slaymaker delivering the opening sermon on The Duty of Mission and Church. Delegates and clerks were named, a 9 am start and 6 pm adjournment set, and plans announced for speakers and admissions in the day’s program.
The Treasury report for August shows a deficit of 10,139,580 and year-to-date receipts of 23,108,739. August receipts were 25,562,097, with expenditures at 35,701,676, and the gold reserve closed at 103,779,673. The debt rose. cash in the Treasury fell 12,912,071, while interest-bearing debt stood at 847,244.20 and total debt at 1,221,843,696. Net cash balance was 143,040,400 with gold at 100,000,000 and silver up 1,447,802. National bank depositories held 10,019,914 in surplus assets.
A blaze at the Dupont Rouge Dock in Havre destroyed two warehouses storing cotton and lard, with estimated damages around 300000. Separately in London Secretary of the Navy Hillary A. Herbert toured the new British destroyer Desperate on its trial voyage at the Nore, joined by Lt. Commander W. Cowles. In Altoona Chief of Police Foust reported a recent capture of ali
In Indianapolis, the Democratic and Populist parties agreed to unite on a shared electoral ticket. The plan divides the ticket between the two parties, with Populists promising to vote for the Democratic state slate and legislators while Populist candidates for state officers are debated. No final candidate names were set.
Officers Moore and Wall confront a late night wagon incident near Lambert's Point involving a carriage with colored passengers. A pursuit ends with the arrest of Ed. Fleteher on charges of theft and setting a horse and carriage on fire.
At the Cleveland convention of the Supreme Lodge Kalehia of Pythians the death by own action controversy dominated the discussions. The Board of Control Uniform report proposed benefit reductions for members who die by suicide within five years of joining, while opponent factions argued the rule would harm heirs and undermine the order’s provisions. The debate highlighted the tension between fire protection measures and member welfare in the pension system.
Richmond Democrats publish a statewide committee lineup with district representatives. Notable names include J Taylor Ellyson as chairman, William A. Jones in Richmond, M J Boykin Isle of Wight, W F Pollard Richmond, William W Mann of Norfolk, Charles A Swanson Pittsylvania, Judice Forshey Lanoh, Thor S Martin Albemarle, Willard of Fairfax, Rufus Ayres Wise, Edward Echols Staunton, and others across ten districts.
The German steamer Romulus, from New Orleans, stranded at 2 pm on the Outer Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras, N C. Rescue crews from Cape Hatteras and Cr Ss HM rushed to help, but the vessel ran aground for about an hour and a half before discharging cargo and freeing herself. She then proceeded north seemingly uninjured.
A morning fire in Vire at 2 40 damaged Masente Trail stores and O Man Johns drug store along with Justice and Rowders, Schowler’s dry goods, and the Masonic Hall. Estimated losses reach 50000 dollars as water and flames ravaged the block.
Still at fever heat in Seaton Richmond as gold bolters and factions clash over convention plans in King William and Chesterfield counties. Talks swirl of temporary chairmen, delegates, and possible candidates for Congress while Republican organizers prepare for a Thurston rally and a Breckinridge-supporting shift. The scene includes Senate talk, free silver stances, and a Gooc hland courthouse fire. The week also features a large True Reformers gathering, notable resignations, and clergy changes in Portsmouth and Wilmington.
New York dispatch notes Seaboard pressuring passenger rates while a busy day unfolds. Hung Chane receives praise from Foreign Missionary Boards for China policy. An address by missionary boards and a formal reply mark the day. The American Missionary Societies unify several churches in a joint presentation. The Merchants' Club hosts a reception as the Viceroy tours Chinatown.
Reports from White River Junction and Bennington indicate rising Republican gains in Vermont elections. Governor results show Grout leading with a 6,648 plurality, wider margins than 1902, while Fuller and Smalley expectations widen the GOP majority across towns and counties.
Philadelphia September 1 arrangements are under way to clear the steamship Bermuda at the customs today for Central America. Protests are expected from Spain and England to the Treasury Department if the vessel is allowed to sail, with Captain James Brown in command. The Bermuda may be placed under Bolivia's flag, a nation sympathetic to Cuban insurgents. this move could inflame international questions.
William J. Bryan will stay in Chicago from Sept 4 to 7 and address union workingmen on Labor Day. He arrived by telegram confirming commitment to speak here. No detailed plans exist for speeches before Labor Day, with time to be spent at headquarters in conferences and investments.
Washington Sept 1 Judge Thomas assistant Attorney General Post Office Department ruled that it is unlawful to send an ordinary letter by express or outside the mails unless enclosed in a government stamped envelope. It is also unlawful to enclose a letter in an express package unless it relates wholly to the package contents.
Bargain sale text promises whole stock at manufacturer prices to clear space for fall goods. Johnston China Co at 29 to 2 Granby, Mus-Mayne-Toney-Sale. Levy Bros promote Must Have Money sale with blankets hosiery muslin underwear dress goods pillows at about half regular prices.
Remnants of lawns and dress goods offered at half price. Prices listed: lawns 6c and 8c now 2c. 72% and 11c lawns now 6c. damask 50c now 35c. $1 damask 86c. napkins 0c now 5c. towels 16c now 12c. 49x27 inches. towels 20c now 10c. bleached cottons short lengths 6c now 4c50. bleached cottons 1c now disc. all wool crêpe worth 80c now 28c. Henriettas 8c now 6c. 7 shirt waists 8c now 4c. Bargains in all goods. W. N. Po.
Seaboard Air Line and rivals prepare to resume a 43 percent rate on trips from Norfolk to Atlanta with intermediate points. E St. John, VP of the Seaboard, confirms plans as Southern Railway and Port Royal and Augusta links face legal battles over rates and long haul rules. The dispute pits Seaboard, SA L, and associated lines against Southern interests, with predictions of court tests on consolidations and legality as rail commerce tensions rise across Virginia and the Carolinas.
The Seaboard Air Line filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a new passenger rate structure to take effect September 4. The plan aims to lower fares on certain routes, replacing the prior scheme. The action follows disputed figures and previous withdrawals, with unspecified corrections noted in the filing.
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