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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

Page

6

Grangers Fall Flat as Kats Spark Battered Win

PortsmouthBaseball notes describe a lopsided win as Kats homered and drove in runs while Gochnauer and Hargrove starred in defense. Chandler held Hampton to one hit after a rough start as Kelley struggled but the visitors flailed with ragged defense and poor contact.

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Roanoke Disbands City Team in Virginia League

Roanoke Virginia August 19 The Roanoke baseball team of the Virginia State League disbanded this afternoon due to lack of patronage and its crippled condition.

Condion Canges Roanoke Virginia State League

State League Meeting Hints at Crisis in Virginia Baseball

Richmond August 19 special There will be a meeting of the State League managers at the Lexington Hotel Friday night. The session is described as of great importance amid a shaky season with several clubs barely meeting expenses. The future of the league may hinge on decisive action to be taken next year. Lynchburg Beats Norfolk In Nine Inning Tilt Lynchburg won 9 to 2 after scoring three runs in the first inning and adding six more later. Norfolk’s pitching and defense struggled against Lynchburg’s bats.

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Richmond Wins Third Straight Over Roanoke

Roanoke and Richmond split a July game as Richmond rolled to a 3 1 2 score in a rough contest with controversial umpiring by McSamaria. Hildoon, Defiant Wilson, and others contributed in a hard fought matchup at Roanoke.

Richmond Roanoke McSamaria

Prisoner grading plan to replace stripes in Indiana prisons

The Chivmo Record reports a three grade system to replace stripes. First grade prisoners gain privileges like marching, dining room access, letters and tobacco. second grade is a transition with similar privileges. third grade retains stripes and harsher conditions. Classification aims to improve discipline.

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Hair Type Incompatibility Warps Wives And Husbands

A Philadelphia Bulletin extraction notes beliefs about hair color and temperament influencing marriage prospects. Fine brown hair is linked to smart, thoughtful husbands while very light or very dark hair may predict selfishness or volatility. Red heads are labeled smart unless not, pale blonde women deemed unreliable, and dark brown hair tied to sentiment. Bald men are undesirable unless rich. The piece ends with a fire report describing the Perry mansion near Pedlar's Mills Amherst county destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, Mrs Long and children escaping.

Lake Infe Philadelphia Bulletin Perry Pedlar's Mills Amherst County Long

Conspirators in Populist agitation condemned in debate

A political figure denounces Bryan and Populist influence, arguing wage increases would debase value and harm laborers. He claims a conspiracy between professional farmers and slave-holders undermines credit, warns of disorder if wages fall, and stresses civilization as industrial cooperation.

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Brooklyn Bridge Idea Spurs All-Railroad Span Plan

James Howell proposes an all rail bridge to connect New York and Brooklyn. Two designs, four track and six track, would handle up to 300000 passengers daily in five years. Estimated first year revenue near 550000 with annual upkeep around 50000. Public exhibition and city involvement expected before action.

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Distilled French Bay Rum Traced in Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions distilled French Bay Rum with a price per pint and a rushed sale or sale-like phrasing. The readable portion suggests a product listing or advertisement style note lacking clear dates or organizations.

Various Historic Etiquette and Oddities From Global Figures

Queen Victoria opened twenty five Parliament sessions during her reign. Dr Winifred Dickson appointed examiner in surgery at College of Dublin. Anecdotes include Sir Augustus Harris last words, insomnia cures, and Lamp wicks soaked in vinegar for brighter flame. Annie Rutledge’s daughter dies by self harm after religious reading.

Victoria Winifred Dickson College of Dublin Sir Augustus Harris Thompson York Annie Thutledge John T. Rutledge Crawford Ala Prince Bismarck Li Hung Chang Friedrichsruh Berlin Newton Hillard Rochester N. Y Vichm Ben Lord Lilford Northamptonshire England Spain Abraham Lincoln Afapo Aranjuez New York Bryan Pennsylvania Railroad Station Cleveland Bryan Hla

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