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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1897

Page

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Roosevelt inspects North Atlantic squadron at sea

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt visits the Dolphin at Hampton Roads with Admiral Shard and witnesses heavy gun practice aboard the Iowa Brooklyn and New York. The fleet performs manuevers, signaling tests with Japanese day figures, and night searchlight drills, earning high praise for precision and management.

Fort Monroe the Dolphin Hampton Roads Roosevelt Shard New York Virginia Capes Dolphin Norfolk Navy Yard Mr. Roosevelt Admiral Shard Cape Henry Brooklyn

Diamond Shoat Light Ready for Position Off Diamond Shoals

A newly fitted light vessel, the Diamond Shoal or Diamond Shoat, is nearing readiness for positioning at Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras. The ship recently completed fitting out at Staten Island and is expected to assume its post before September, with plans unchanged by the new month.

Mond Shoals United States Lighthouse Board Bath Iron Works Mainz Congress Hatteras Staten Island Diamond Shoals Rhoals Nuit Norfolk Washington, D Reptember Cane Hatteras

Court of Appeals Proceedings in Staunton Virginia

Yesterday the Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments on several cases and disposed of others. Writs of error were granted or refused including Burruss vs National Life Association and Bond amounts ranged from 50 to 4,000 dollars.

Staunton Supreme Court of Appeals Ford Bennick Trustees Watts Sherin St.Clair Et Als McGavock Kimball and Fink S. Borden Burruss National Life Association Hartford Court of Law and Equity City of Norfolk Napier Prison Association Circuit Court Henrico County Supreme Fountain Wilson Corporation Lynchburs Commercial Bank of Danville Cabell Tennant Dunlop Circuit Court of Petersburg Bond Berry Wortham Law and Equity Richmond Rouch Tate Bank of N New York Corporation Court of Lynchburg Franklin County Saunders Mendeza Campbell Bedford Wharton Et Als Greer Receiver Hale Cohen Bellenol Law and Equity Court Allen Chesapeare and Ohio Railway Company Cirreuit Court Buckingham County Warwick Danville College For Young Ladies Corporation Court Danville Liose Baron Et Als Patton Duncan Culpeper County

European Governments Agree to Hold the United States In Check

St Louis Sept 9 Comte Henri de Penaloosa visiting here said bread rumors of an understanding among Spain and other European nations to check American Cuba policy were confirmed by high authority. He claims Spain’s diplomacy aligns with Carlist circles and cites renewed assurances from French and British embassies through Madrid. The note mentions Azcarraga and Paris discussions as proof of allied sympathy and support. Also advertised is DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as Bicyclist Test Friend with antiseptic claims and local ads for dental services in Ennis.

United States St. Louis Comte Henrie Pensooza St. Louisa Spain Cuba de Penaloosa Senor Canovas del Castillo Span Madrid Paris Azgcarraga

Failed for a Million No Estimate of Assets

A New York report details J R Willard & Co bankers and brokers assigning to James L Starbuck with $20,000 preferred for William H Osterhout. Liabilities expected around $1,000,000 and assets mainly cash, securities, and stock holdings. Odd notices reference Arbogast & Co in Chicago and Dwiggins family banking ties, with reactions from customers and creditors amid the firm’s closure and uncertainty about recoveries.

New York James FR Willan Elmer Dwigeine Jay Dwiggins J. R. Willard & Co Buffalo N. Y Washington, D. C Philadelphia Montreal James L. Starbuck William H. Osterhout Jay Dwigelns Europe Osterhout Ridgway oAbogast Arbogast & Co Chicapy Chicago Stock Exchange Boody, MccClennan & Co Willard & Co Howe Proéree Exchange John Nrm J. R. Willard John Dickinson & Co Timer Dwigelins Consulidated Exchange Elmer Jay Dwigermas Hephens Zimerl Dwiggins Indiana Ie Falice Tord Asalgnee Starbuck Consolidated Exchange

Army Changes Reported in Washington Dispatch

First Lieutenant Richard C. Croxton of the First Infantry is ordered to Richmond Virginia to report to the Governor for duty with the state's volunteers. Captain Crosby P. Miller, assistant quartermaster, is relieved from the Office of the Quartermaster General and sent to Fort Monroe Virginia for assignment as quartermaster there.

Washington Richard C. Croxton Richmond Crosby P. Miller Quartermaster General Army Fort Monroe Vit

Water Board and Mayor Push Immediate Action on Joyce Lake Purchase

The Norfolk council faces a water emergency as Lake Joyce and Little Creek water shed expansion are urged to secure a reliable supply for 100000 residents. Mayor Mayo urges a five citizen committee with power to hire experts, while the Water Board seeks immediate joint action to authorize purchase and continue condemnation proceedings.

Board of Water Commissioners Wight Lake Bradford Lake Lawsone Winston Couneil Messrs Anderson Hecht Millett J. AL Davis MH. C Tavis L. W Reed Melartand Eiliott KK. 8 Seneca Parant Dennis Canuip Peelle Carroll al Messrs. Jones Williams Lowenberg Cooper Womble Baldwin and Kiner Norfolk Joyce Tthe County Court Princess Anne County City of Joyce Lake Ume Nelther Laone Joyce's Lite Creek Little Creek Crook Board of Wilor Commissioners W. R. Mayo Muayor Water Board and Commission Water Board

Maupin Popularity and City Watch on Crenshaw Races

A Richmond dispatch reports Addison Maupin seeking Speakership with strong third district support and cross endorsements from Lynchburg allies. Joly T. Ayvan visits, supportive notes from nominees to House, and plans for a Walton county convention. Justice Crutchfield handles Kitty Burns case as police bring her mother and aunt for questioning. investigation into Kitty’s associates proceeds.

Vhs Virginian Richmond Addison Maupin Crouse Monasrs Ryan Maupin Lynchting Ton Joly T. Ayvan House of Delegates Wbout Sperker Siget Houne Jonks Internal Revenue Crelney Col Brady Alo Wash- Initen Das Cage Brady Moe John W. Dante Club Sam Stern Dante Police Critchfeld Savas Kitty Hurns Maggie Burns Kitty Burns Norfolk Justice Cratchfield A. M. Coleman Petersburg Justice Crutchfield Mra Eddy Tomlinson Justice John

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