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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1896

Page

3

Sheriff attaches $6597 against Ability Journal Co in Atlanta

The Sheriff today obtained an attachment for 6597 dollars against the Ability Journal Company of Atlanta, in favor of Charles T. Nicoll. Nicoll collected that amount for advertisements in a noted special edition and claims he paid the company 1200 dollars in full under a contract transferred to him. The Journal Company refused to publish the advertisements in the special edition. The attachment was served on the paper’s local agent.

New York Ability Journal Company Atlanta Cla Charles IT Nicoll Villaion Journal Company

Pranks and Jail Break Rumors At Local Spokane Notice

An early 20th century item reports crime and gossip with unclear names from Spokane and Lewiston areas. It mentions a masked gang storming a jail, confusion over an eruption scare, and a nurse’s quiet clearance by Dr Shepherd. Also notes a Northampton steamer schedule and a local furniture firm ad.

Arbitration and peace prospects outlined by Lord Russell

Lord Russell argues arbitration cannot cover all international disputes and warns of possible dismissal of good faith by powerful states. He stresses public opinion and the press as forces for peace, urges a broader Amphictyonic style league, and cites American Bar Association actions endorsing immediate arbitration with Britain and steps toward a treaty.

Willegs Family of Nations League of Nations Walr Lord Russell Lord Fussi Lord Tuszell Edward J. Phelps Vermont Lord Rassell James Carter New York Mr. F. Bullard American Bar Association Russell Committee On International Law Committee On Gray Delaware Robert D. Bennett Everett P. Wheeler New York City Washington United States Britain Neotal James Colby Dartmouth College George H. Marmett Johns Hopkins University England Gager New Haven

Petersburg News Roundup: Aug 20 Items Shaping Local Events

The Petersburg area reports a $1,600 contract for Emergency Hospital at Home for the Slox awarded to George N. James. Changes in Salvation Army leadership, a jail bail case, a fireworks factory explosion near Evince George county, a hardware store burglary near Heam's Station, and ongoing copper wire stringing from Washington to New Orleans for Postal Telegraph. Sound money party planning a convention-bound meeting in Richmond. local removals, saloon feud, police shifts, a mule death, church fundraiser receipts, burglar alarms at Petersburg Savings, and daily social notes include visits, deaths, and police court movements.

Petersburg George N. James James Stewart Salvation Army Vetersburg Long Island Lieut Mason Chicago Hawks Fredericksburg Emma Wood William Aiken Byrne Street Wil Ham B. McKwaine John Wood Roman Evince George County Pat Emery Halligan Heam's Station Sound Money Party Richmond Indianapolis William G. Cameron Joseph L. Peebles Norfolk Schott Old Market Squam Jams M. Young John Warrenton Mro Ik Collier Rosewood Church Prince George County Petersburg Savings and Insurance Company Reta Nelms Manchester Josie Tinsley Ida Traylor Evelyn Webb Halifax Street Webb Julius Leibert, Jr Roanoke Crichton Lucy Robinson W. M. Holly Disputanta Station

Citizens notes and local updates from Brambleton Ward

Mr ram meta and visitors from Columbia Texas return home via Matthews County Virginia while others report nuisance abated on Princess Anne avenue by Ocean View Railroad. Notices include ward receipts and expenditures for year ended June 30 1890 tax delinquencies and local contract success by Mr T N Webster of Muntersville and church pastor visits

Hansone Avenue Princess Anne Avenue Ocean View Railroad Company My. Tt. Nl Webster Muntersville Dexter Wut Child West Brambieron Avenue Woodland N. C Ellerson Knott Ceevlla Avenue Ithe Luther Paul Voeaneohoanp Trinity M Hureh Visutine

Local store adds diamond spectacles and expert optician

The Metars, Jeenwood, expand stock with diamond rings and pins and introduce a line of celebrated diamond spectacles and eye glasses. They secured the agency and will host a periodical visit by a skilled optician for difficult cases. First visit to occur soon, announced by advertisement. In the meantime, fittings by a competent optician in their employ.

Metars Ieenwood Notica W. le Wisinton Wizinton & Co Sald Woelnton & Co Wirvet Norfolk Kroghae MO Rugkil

Sir John Millais funeral held at St Pauls Cathedral

In London the funeral of Sir John Millais president of the Royal Academy who died August 13 was held at St Pauls Cathedral. The cortege left his house at dawn with a crimson pall on the coffin and four horses. Notables including Lord Rosebery General Lord Wellesley and arrangements by the Royal Academy attended, while the Queen and Prince of Wales were represented by officials. Wreaths arrived in advance as crowds watched the procession with shops closed along the route.

London John Millais Royal Academy St. Paul's Cathedral Lord Rosebery Carlisle Lord Wellesley Maruais Granby Henry l Wotan Philip Neeron Burlingham House Royal Endemy St. Paul's Cathertral John Ed. Commerell Prine of Wales Sly Pranels Knollys Navy Hilan A. Herbert

raid on moonshiners arrests in Floyd county Virginia

Richmond reports Deputy Collector Briscoe Bolling led eighteen men in a raid on Tyne Bay in Floyd county. They arrested suspects in an attack on Deputy Collector Felt and party weeks earlier. most prisoners bailed or jailed after preliminary hearing. The operation involved drivers from several counties and ended with gunfire but no injuries. Bolling’s men seized a Willet history and liquor while enforcing warrants.

Richmond Floyd Briscoe Bolling Tyne Bay Prankfin Felt Felix Deanmntssiones Spencer Iail Wien Paii Lyniehburg Dri Nelon Campbell Pineylyn- Dla Henry Roanoke Mintcomery Holling Bolling

Condensed Dimntohos Report From Various Cities

August 20 reports: John Mary released from Tartland prison and travels to Waltham Massachusetts. Anpsi Watch Co announces factory closure until September 1. Arthur Suwall rumor denied by Wath Dany Mines. Petersbu r expedition observers report success with ten excellent photographs. Leadville miners reject wage offers, insist on old rates until silver hits 75 cents.

London John Mary Trizh Dommiter Tartland Waltham Mass Anpsican Watch Company Niche Bath Aus New York Arthur Suwall Wath Dany Mines St. Petersburg Petersburs Natronemien Torres Finland Leadville Aleust Stethins

Funeral in London for Maron von Zedwitk in yacht collision

August 2 London funeral for Maron von Zedwitk the German yachtsman killed in the collision between Its yacht the Tsoldy and the German emperor's cutter Meteor The service drew sailors and others with wreaths after which the body was taken to Dreyden for interment Aug 20 the Prince of Wales orders Titania wind down for rest of season citing Meteor Satanttoa and Allen as contributing factors to the accident Seven weeks of severe cold and a medical note recommending Chamomile remedies are mentioned amid notices and ads for patent medicines and local businesses

London Hyde Maron von Zedwitk Youhtenwin Ellsion Anperor Meteor Is Whey Dreyden Lomndon Prince of Wiles Orters Titania Satanttoa Allen Maron von Zodwitz

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