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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1897

Page

1

Death on the Trail Warns of Klondike Stampede Dangers

Treasury official reports dire warnings from Dyea and Skaguay on the Klondike rush. Up to thousands chase routes to Dawson while experts predict not more than twenty percent will reach the rich field before winter. many perish on the trail or face starvation and prohibitive prices.

Pawson Dyea Treasury Department Ivey Alaska Skaguay Klondike Tidewater Skapitay Siitos Uat Dawson Widewater Herom Chilcott Pass Heron Terovi Montana Banat Postores Department Jis Tam Taam

Roosevelt Joins The Squadron In Naval Visit

Admiral Steard's ships welcome Assistant Secretary Hoopewelt and Lieutenant Sharp arriving in Monroe Virginia. They board the Dolphin and sail to Admiral Sicard's North Atlantic squadron on the Southern drill grounds to assess summer progress in assembling a small, powerful defensive force and review the ships' qualities.

Morwever Admiral Sicard Department Shard York Brooklyn Indiana Massachusetts Maine Texas Puritan Chesapeake Capes Admiral Steard Por Monroe Angstatant Hoopewelt Sharp Hantle Squadron Sicard

Luetgert trial gains two strong prosecution points

In Chicago on September 1 the prosecution secured two key witnesses linking Luetgert and his wife to entering the sausage factory on May 1 and a heard cry from within. Witness Hengst later affirmed the cry came from a human, while Faber struggled with night conditions but stood by his sighting. Letters from Luetgert to Mrs Feliz were read, embarrassing the defendant as defense lawyers contested their admissibility and German translation.

Chicago Luetgert Nicholas Faber Charles Hengst Luchert Hoengist Faber Lueffert Guetgert

Alabama Steamer Collision in Fog Off Lamtert Point

The Alabama with 300 passengers collided in fog with the drift tram Erle off Lamtert's Point. Damage was minor as Alabama kept course. one life-boat was torn away but no major harm reported. Captain Bohannan maneuvered to avert a worse crash. Captain Francis Martin, born 1800, is the United States' oldest retired naval officer. He spends summers in Staten Island.

Alabama Terie Erle Lamtert's Point Bohannan Struc Caaptain Francis Martin Detroit United States City New York Staten Island

Agreeable to Japan Arbitration Offer on Hawaii Dispute

Washington Sept 7 1597 the Japanese government accepts in principle Hawaii’s proposal for arbitration and defines terms and scope to ease the process. Count Okuma and Japanese Minister Shimamura forward the letter to Secretary Sherman outlining conditions and the need for a concise reference.

Washington Hawaii Sherman Legation Matsui Iita Count Okuma Do H. Shimamura Iawaii Hauwaii Ars Japan Mijesty Tam Oruma Shigenorby

Daring Burglary Strikes Norfolk Gentleman Home

A bold burglary reported by Norfolk figure John Stevens shows entry through a window with the screen removed. About $44 in cash was stolen from his housekeeper Mrs Lrowsey’s pantry as he slept, with no clue to the thieves and a prior summer intrusion noted.

John Stevens Norfolk Lamb Stevens Hin Lrowsey

Norfolk City Council Weighs Subway Franchise Debate

The Norfolk Common and Select Councils met in September session with Mayor pro tem leadership and discussed franchise terms for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph. A joint session elected city measurers and approved several ordinances, including a daily city depository mandate and a $1600 insurance appropriation. The subway question dominated, with proposals to use subways for multiple companies and a plan to extend franchises, subject to regulatory and legal steps.

Wit Stan Wien Sesson Bo Enell Carroll Cooper Baldwin Jones Kizer Lowenberg WI Hams Wemble Redding Seicet Carver Merpkin Cameron Charles H. Meekin A.J. Cameron J. W. Kiernin T. St. Ballestine Chapel Street Winston Finance Committee W. T. Hurter CP. Newhbil Registrar of Vital Statistics Wre Southern Hell Telephone Company Norfolk Wilson Mame Deer Southerwell Teleprints and Telegraph Company Cornells Cherenpadyan Southern Bell Telephone Orig Telegraph Company City of Southern Hell Telephone and Telegraph Company Winance Committee Cly Atkerney Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraiph Company Ioing Sal Committee Sa Dts Poeaper Lionel Ioun L Parant FI. Leg Beneca Almshouse Committee Archer W. K. Tawson A. Gottleb Church Street Clyde Steanship Eninving Cyrus Young West Point Nashville AL Wyeld Moush Street Collepy Mace Adam Te City Trampleton Ir BR Sunbury Eid M. Cruser Duke Af Nrambleton Ce Atlanile City Board of Arbitration Atlantic City Ward Ita Hale Southern States Telephone Company Yeatman Anderson

Nice Place for Lee Seeks Senatorial Path in 1897

Richmond dispatch reports Lee’s possible return to Virginia politics as a U S Senate hopeful with board of visitors deliberations on university leadership. Clarkson’s resignation prompts new deputy appointment. Democratic headquarters open next week under Joe Turton. Two new Richmond House of Delegates candidates emerge, while Fredericksburg area races loom and Republican ticket chatter continues with Lamb Wickham prospects.

Virginian Richmond Via Pitt Leela University of Lee Ims Marlin Machin Colonvel Prady Internal Revenue Samuel Clarkson A. GC. Peay Calleeturgan Democratic Joe Turton House of Delegates R. T. Frauyser J. Taylor Stratton Stratton Elnas Srayser Fredericksburg Wallice Stafford County State Senate Louisa Spottsylvania W. A. Little, Jr Senate Wallace Whitlace Lamb W. S. Lurry William F. Wickham Bouthwestern Virginia Wietham William C. Wickham Boen Republcan Congress O'lermall Dante Weller Adams John Lamb Charlotte County Court House 20. G. Begleston

Linen Reversible Collara and Cuffs Ad Feature

An advertisement promotes linen reversible collars and cuffs as non paper, claiming they are durable, launderable, with all the advantages of washable collars and no faults, offered at the price of ordinary paper collars.

No man or woman can enjoy life while torpid over

An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Marty Risers as a quick cleanse for the torpid liver or over. mentions J. M. By, Trotter of Norfolk, R. L. Walker, Brambleton, Truitt & Smith, Berkley. The text also notes a claim of top quality in a tailoring trade and woolens assortment, directing readers to Rudolphi & Wallace at 833 Main Street.

Newton Street Hout Street Iirst Street Maeve St. Pauls Church Finance Committee Jor Street Velge Street Public Building Committee Nichols Poolle Bulldhny Wuavouchy Witsaid Wats Ab National Convention of Building Inspectora Detroit Cemetery Committee Janis South West Point Clery Park Committee Su. Joel Athantic City Lacal Board Dirrambleton Ward Walters Joard Aeim Morfolk and At- Inne Terminal Company DeWitt Marty Risers J. M. By Trotter Norfolk R. L. Walker Brambleton Truitt & Smith Berkley

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