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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
5
Local notes report extreme heat affecting people and horses, minor arrests for gambling, and funeral arrangements for Mr George Joyce. Visiting residents, school openings, and civic meetings fill the day as officials consider safer travel and street conditions amid the heat.
A drunken man narrowly escaped death on a trestle between Court and Washington as a heavy train passed. The bronze eagle statues for Philadelphia City Mall, including Penn, will raise to final height this week raising total weight to 162000 pounds and costing more than expected.
The government of Turkey has rejected Cretan demands and refused concessions extended by the Hale Pa Convention. Anarchy grips Crete as Christian inhabitants renew their insurrection amid ongoing turmoil.
Richmond August 12 Special Gold Democrats push to show strength at August 27 State Convention. They plan to attract top talent, form a state committee with B C Venable as possible chair, and distribute literature to bolster the currency platform amid a split field for Congress.
A jumble of old ads shows discounts on furniture and fabrics, including a $10 $12.50 and $16 suite for 37.60, plus reductions on refrigerators door and window screens and parasols. An anecdotal testimonial praises Chamberlain’s Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy from Mrs. Linn 8. Hinton.
In Staleigh North Carolina August 12 Special the State Executive Committee of the Populist Party rejects fusion with Democrats amid internal talk of a silver ticket and cross endorsements. Leaders include Senator Butler Populist officials Hymns and Ayer with Republican figures James H. Young Zeb Vance Walker and Harry Skinner in discussions. Farmers Alliance meets voting to oppose railway leases, while weather and state guard matters follow.
A light thunderstorm and refreshing rain cooled the region after a lengthy heat spell of about three weeks. The Younes Peopleest Society served lemonade and ice cream, Rev. Solomon Poot returned from Nog's road trip, and naval Reservists traveled to Windsor for the viewing of a statue. The funeral for Mr Owens, who died from injuries after the gas boat Melina explosion, was held today.
In Edenies Edenton on August 12 Miss Gyhe P Marrish of Atlante City visits her uncle Alp T D y Tum on Magnolia str on Mr Theo Ralph wins at Helle Porte this week Plans for Norfolk and Southern railroad work include a new mill on Water Street near Browns MAM A Norfolk and Southern machine shop near the freight depot Stoners MN tins resume operations The Red Men meet again last night at the Oo Pelloves Pall.
In Hertford North Carolina on August 12 Mrs W O Eliott and her two sons visit her mother Mrs Ann W L Shannon House on Main Street. The wavering of the Confederate monument at Winsor takes place that row with Jomye arriving here tonight for the event.
Aimed at public awareness, the notice stresses proper use of trusses and early treatment to prevent lifelong pain. It claims neglect worsens outcomes and touts a complete stock of American and English trusses, with free consultations and a medical graduate on staff.
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