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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1895
Page
5
Remunerative Ramblings by The Virginian's Rambler notes a light docket in the Mayor's Court, two excursions this week, and local updates on police pay, public works, and community events. Reports cover arrests for corn theft, transportation tracks, church news, and upcoming entertainments.
An alleged dynamite bomb exploded near Church Grocery Co. on Onion Street and Thodmunt avenue in Atlanta. The crowd escaped unharmed though proprietor Mr. Church was stunned. The blast damaged the building and guttering, with Church suspecting a recently arrested black youth seen nearby. The suspect remains at large.
In Toledo on July 17 patrolmen Shafer and Smith pursued tramps in the stock yards district. Shafer was mortally wounded by James Swith, while Smith was shot in the wrist. A tramp trio were captured, one with both legs legged by a farmer's shotgun. The violence stemmed from a grievance over a prior insult.
J M Farman unveils a practical drag or sea anchor to steady ships. A canvas bag 10 feet across sinks 12 to 16 feet, kept steady by a buoy, and hauled aboard via tripping lines. The device keeps the bow into the sea, potentially preventing wrecks like the Colina. Also notes on bloomers on bicycles and a quip about suffrage debate.
SUPFOLK LOCAL. Mr H FE Smith and party return from a several days fishing trip at Nix's Wharf. Mr Frank delivered yesterday at the seashore. Mrs Wemple visits her sister. August term of Southampton county court begins at Qoversland. Miss Natalie Applewhite leaves for Petersburg and a Northern tour via Niagara Falls. Prohibitory travels ordinances violat ed. three fined in Mayor's Court. Property transfers filed with county clerk. A trunk theft on the Norfolk and Carolina road leads to arrests and recovered clothes. An altercation at the colored poorhouse ends in a fatality and arrest. Trial of Jester J. and Victor E. Pope draws tears. sentences given. Pine Street Baptist and Matha districts plan excavation. Columns discuss wool prices and tariffs impacting American mills and English competition.
A trolley car on Germantown avenue struck a small dog trapped under the truck. Conductor and male riders refused to act until a young woman stepped forward, opened the trap, and lifted the suffering animal to safety as cheers and applause echoed from the crowd. The Philadelphia Record reports the incident.
The story recounts John W. Kinsey’s concerns over a dangerous construction site at the Washington post office building. His 14 year old daughter escaped injury from a 22 foot fall after waking to her dog licking her face. The piece links familial courage, construction risk, and local anecdotes from the New York Sun and Washington Star. It also mentions Tennessee women preparing a Cotton States exposition exhibit featuring a historic blockhouse and frontier gear from the Indian wars era.
The Gaulois reports on VL 289 ton battle ship design trends with lighter main batteries than Majestic, 18 knot speed, and 11.8 inch guns. It notes British debates over 14,000 ton battleships versus smaller vessels, Germany's plan for a new 0,542 ton ship with six 11 inch rifles, and Japan building two 2450 ton battleships with four 12 inch rifles.
The New York Tribune reports a developing warship design featuring four torpedo-launching tubes and four saber armaments. Vessels are described as capable of hurling thousands of pounds of projectiles, with rapid firing and standoff capabilities emphasized as part of a staged deployment.
A collage of quotes on the coming woman from figures such as Edward Everett Hale and Bishop Vincent, plus notes on the Cotton States exposition and a sheriff appointment. Also mentions bells for Minneapolis court, a Fox Lake clothesline tale, and light bits on sleep and bloomer fashion.
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