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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1897

Page

1

Annexation turmoil and imperial plans swirl in Hawaii

Hawaiian news reports an extra Senate session to ratify the annexation treaty, with Minister Hatch in close contact with President Dole. Demonstrations on September 14 are planned to oppose closer ties with the United States, while anti annexation sentiment intensifies amid Japanese arbitration issues.

Frangiaco Cal Australia Honolulu Francis M. Hatch Washington Senate Hatch Dole McKinley Congress Japan Hawaiian Star Sugar Trust United States Morfan Quay Bennington San Diego Marion Maresland Hawaii Alnister United States Senate Washtington Congres

NAW Silver Record Hits New Low in Market

New York September 1 bar silver fell to a new low at 61 cents an ounce, four cents below the previous record. Mexican dollars quoted at 41 cents. Low’s opening price at 23 1/4, later declining 29 1/4 below the prior low. The drop attributed to suspension of Indian hills sales for ten weeks, reducing exchange supply and possibly lifting Indian exchange to the gas shipment point. Silver value in the standard dollar stands at 30.63 cents.

New York India

Potash in the vat in Luetgert murder trial

In Chicago on September 1 two witnesses testified in the Luetgert murder trial. The night watchman Frank Talk, who had begun his testimony yesterday, was cross-examined by the defense. He maintained his basic account, though the defense established that Ludgert often wandered the factory at night.

Red Luergent Luetgert Frank Odorofsky Chicago Ludgert Hig al

Brady Takes Charge of Petersburg Revenue Office

Col James D Brady assumes control as incoming collector of internal revenue in Petersburg Virginia and names deputies including stamp deputy G Gillam of Dinwiddie County division deputies Lewis Youngblood and B S Hooper. Several transfers and temporary appointments noted as office changes unfold amid local political and civic events.

Petersburg Revenue Office Petersburg James D. Brady Internal Revenue Brady G. Gillam Dinwiddile Jno. M. Pleasants Harris Donnan Richmond Col Grady Asa Rogers Lewis Youngblood Prince George County Lester Chesterfield County B. 8 Hooper Farmville Virginian Ryan M. Ryan Col. Grady A. P. Hill J. D. Sublet Shirley Hotel Beauregard Sublett Geauroeard West End Baptist Mesers John M. Stenrans & Co Dinwiddle Sussex County Waverly House of Delegates Sussex Greeneville George A Thompson Thompson Dunlop Tobeco

Seth Low Nominated by Citizens' Union for Mayor

In New York on September 1 Seth Low, Columbia University president and former Brooklyn mayor, was placed in nomination by the Citizens' Union borough committees ahead of the Republican convention. A deputation from allied parties urged delay until September 28, but the Union pressed ahead. The conference at Astor House adjourned with Low formally nominated and a notification letter prepared.

New York Greater Citizens’ Union Seth Low Columbia University Brooklyn Citizens Union Brookfield Home Rule Independence Hall Democratic Brooklyn Committee of Fifty Low Northeast Harbor Maine Citizens' Tinton City of Astor House Tepublican Organisation

U N Neutrality Report on Spain Cuba Relations 1897

The Carlisle report to Senor de Lome on Cuban insurrection clarifies U S duties to Spain under international law. It concludes the United States owes Spain international duties in war time, must prevent arms shipments and expeditions, and that U S municipal laws cannot justify international wrongs against a friendly nation. The study analyzes Three Friends ruling and emphasizes vigilance to curb military expeditions from U S soil.

Washington D. C Calderon Carlivie Senor Depuy de Lome United States Spain Spada Shuba Mrr Carlisle Wwenns Supreme Court Three Friends Carlists Great Britain Penes Insurgenta Cuba Ler Cluizens Unitedtates Ruth

American captive James Thomas Carry freed by Cuban authorities

Consul General reports Carry, born in Cedar Falls Iowa and long resident of Chicago, held by Spanish authorities in Cuba, has been released and will be sent to New York next Thursday. He has participated in the insurrection for about eighteen months.

Carry Bent

SENDING MONEY SOUTHWARD Rounds of currency transfers move to southern points

Currency transfers of 170 were received for shipment to southern and Southwestern points via sub treasury postas. Several leading New York bankers sent currency orders south, with about 3,000,000 in shipment last week. Also ad for steamer Northampton from Bay Line wharf at 7:00 a.m. daily except Sunday to Mobjack Bay with $1 round trip and meals 60 cents each.

New York Treasury Posta New Orleans Olea Northampton Bay Line Mobjack Bay

Political struggles in Henrico and Richmond in early September

Henrico voters prepare for the primary with House of Delegates and Senatorial races. Candidates include Maupin, Addison, and Throckmorton for the House, while Senatorial contests involve Meveridge and opponents like Munford and Sands. Capt. W. S. Lurry, Governor candidacy chatter, and Civil Service changes under Colonel Brady draw attention as appointments and removals ripple through Richmond offices. Governor O Ferrall names Virginia delegates to the National Road Parliament meeting in Nashville.

Priint Richmond Henrico County Naual House of Delegates House Alessia Addison Maupin W. Throckmorton Meveridge Messie Munford Sands W. S. Lurry Marrivonburs Wits State Republican Committee Colonel Lamb Larky Lamb Mosera Allan Waddill Brady Ryan I. BR. Dashiell Mias McHugh Norfolk Lrady Treasury Department Washington Repulieus Titchmond Nenrao Jones Ruth Aiken Baltimore Aiken Tourlen County GG. W. Thomas Len Thurke East Main Street Jean the Alken Laurel Womn Ellen Turke Garnett O'’Ferrall Virginia National Road Parliament Nashville Tenn Target Robert Co. Kent Wythe County Joseph Bryan George KR Kean Rockingham County George MM. Th. Rowe Mathews County Enj Chambers Nortumberland Beth Fy Miller WW. Williams Southampton County Prank Hast R. A. Bowen Chester

Territorial district appointees listed by counties

The document lists supervisors for each district with names and associated counties including Gooch land Bruna wick St we Tuggle Not toway Lak Anderson Pie eylymnin Trankin Montgomery Alba marie Fret erick Lou doun Wythe Richmond Lee Thock bridge Auusia and related figures.

Field County TR. D. James Goochland County N. Powell Brunawick County St. We Tuggle Nottoway County Anderson Pie Eylymnin W. Saunders Trankin County Carrington Charlotte County Randolph Mont-gomery County L. W. Macon Albamarie County J. C. Jordan Freterick County O. HF. Hine Wairfax Henry Fairfax Loudoun County Itarold Mathewa Wythe County H. C. T. Richmond Lee County K. PR. Witt Thockbridge County Silan H. Walker Auusia County

Brambleton Officer Dies After Typhoid Battle

Police Sergeant Walstead of Brambleton dies at home after a two week illness. Born in Princess Anne county about forty, he joined the Brambleton force as its first local appointee after city incorporation. Highly praised by superiors, peers, and civic groups, he served ten years, formerly a letter carrier, and earned full respect for duty and reliability. Funeral at 1 pm at his residence with many officers attending. city flag at half mast. Mayor Mayo commended his character to the police board in a yesterday communique.

Grambleton M. Glennan Post Office City Mall Dornin Brambleton Ward Oliver Halstead Vandalia Lodge of Odd Fellows Brambleton Lodge of Pythians and Industry Council Mayo Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Health Meeting Covers Private Wells and Sewers

The Board of Health met with Dr. Newbill chairing to tour water supply sites and report on conditions. Private sewers and nuisance wells were discussed, with orders to inspect and abate violations and to require permits. inspectors tallied cases found and abated over three weeks.

Board of Health Newblill McCormick Wr. Chiles Riddick Petts and Bell Health Ollcer Shepherd Mutt Chiles Quiell Lake Lawson Revere Wands Middick Pettin Newbill Bell North Avenue Spring Direct Moran Avenue Ile Boar Dukes Messrs W. T T. J. Bast Highland Avenue Holick Inspector Pettis Inspector Bell

Japan to side with United States at Seals Conference

From Victoria B C Sept 1 Japanese papers say the commissioner to the Washington sealing conference this fall will be instructed to align with the United States on remedial measures for the preservation of the seals and sea otters.

Victoria GE. C Washington United States

Colonel Lambs Call for Virginia Republican Convention in Lynchburg

Colonel William Lamb announced a statewide Republican convention to be held in Lynchburg on October 8 to nominate a state ticket. Delegates from counties and cities will be elected by September 20 for city delegates and September 20 for county delegates, with each 100 votes or fraction determining representation. The call follows requests from Republicans across the state and notes the 1806 vote basis for delegate allocation.

Virginian Achmoml William Lamb Telchmond Rtepubican Lynelybury Warren Lurry Rh. A. Wise Associated Press Richmond Lamb Virginia

Woodford to Leave for San Sebastian for Spain Talks

Washington reports United States minister Woodford will depart for San Sebastian to be informally presented to Spain's foreign affairs minister and gain temporary authority to handle emergency matters. The move delays confirmation of full instructions from President McKinley but will position Woodford to present views once the Spanish court returns, with future plenipotentiary status anticipated.

Washington Atl. Woolford United States Spain State Department Parle San Sebastian San Sebas- Ana Mckinley Woodford Cuba Madrid

Funeral services for Walter W. Godfrey on Clay Street

Walter W. Godfrey died at his home on Clay Street. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the First Gap Church at 4 o'clock. Rev. C. W. Williams of Winston, temporarily filling the pulpit, conducted the service. Harmony Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he was a member, attended. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery. The funeral of Thomas Hickey, who died Tuesday night, was held at his boarding house on Plume Street at 4 o'clock yesterday. He was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Walter W. Godfrey Clay Street Tey C. W. Williams Winston, N Watcher Harmony Lodge of Odd Fellows Elmwood Cemetery Thomas Hickey Plume Street St. Mary's Cemetery

Sloop H. J. Bradshaw Crew Rescued After Sand Bar Sinking

During a Monday storm the sloop H. J. Bradshaw from Trimpton sank in Hampton Roads while carrying a sand load. Three crewmen escaped onto a plank and floated to Horse Shoal. Captain Thomas Gibbon, aboard a passing punt, rescued them.

H. J. Bradshaw Trimpton Hampton Roads Thomas Gibbon

Quiet Grace Baptist wedding seals union of Hawke and Twiford

In Grace Baptist Church pastor’s study last night, William J. Pw married Hessle May Hawke, daughter of R. Hawke of Hunterville. Best man was W. T. Morris and maid of honor Beulah M. Twiford. Rev. Lt. H. Wright conducted the ceremony.

Grace Baptist Church William J Hessle May Hawke

Schooner Henry Caught in Squall Off Assateague Island

The schooner Henry, bound from Morfolk to New York with lumber, was struck by a squall near Assateague Island. Masts and rigging suffered damage, the foremast split, and the Finch returned to Assateague for repairs.

Assateagueée Island Henry New York Assateague

Outbreak Reported Among Malabar Moslems in Madras Presidency

An outbreak is reported among the Mopiahs or fanatical Mohammedans of the Malabar coast in the Madras Presidency. It has not yet become serious. Malabar lies on the west coast of India. the term Malabar coast also extends to the region along the western shore. The report mentions a Count of Turin described by French papers as brisk, tall, and straightforward, amid a mix of unrelated notes.

Malabar Coaer Madras Malabar Coast India Madras Presidency Geneva Turin

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