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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1896

Page

8

Embezzlement Trial Tense Testimony in Suffolk Case

Key witnesses discuss a seven year financial span, major Wright settlement details, and council handling of audits and warrants. Dr Eley testifies about payments by Wright and the council's review, while defense argues for limiting evidence to the charged period. The court reserves ruling on a contested summary paper.

Eley Holland Suffolk Capt. Wise Dr. Eley C. W. Wright New York Wise Maj. Wright Council Major Wright W. N. McAnge G. 8. P. Holland Messrs Britt Vanderalice Wright Bley Vandersillee Briggs Ely Captain Wright Commonwealth Tomorrrow

Peculiar accidents and local notes from Newport News

An excursion from Suffolk to Newport News coincides with a noted drowning suspicion of D G Burke from the Massachusetts, while James Wilson a dry docks worker died after being pulled into machinery. Court actions include several disorderly conduct dismissals and a marriage license for Fitzgerald and Hunt. The Little Nine game ended 17 to 5 for Stars, and a soul money club may form among C and A employes, awaiting alignment with National Democracy or Hanna support.

Newport News Suffolk Joseph Lawless D. G. Burke United States Massachusetts Bathera James Wilson Wson O'Eloery J. H. Fpurgueson Frank Armstead Ellen Turner Annie Bidgood Martha Robinson Jim Robinson George W. Fitzgerald Lisle B. Hunt Suffolk Boys Daily Press Soul Money Club Hanna

Jumpers in the Woods Describe a Canadian Jumper Nightmare

Northern New England lumber camps reveal a brutal tour of humor and danger as “jumpers” or mentally trapped men are teased and tortured by fellow workers. A Vermont tale notes a jumper killing a man after a provocation while others hypnotically control victims.

Manchester N. H Newlampshire Vermont New England

Shower of money at Old Orchard rally sparks huge giving

Rev A B Simpson, famed evangelist, stirred 10 000 Christian Alliance members at Old Orchard Camp Ground to donate over 100 000 in a single day. He urged witnessing across the earth, described needs in Asia and Africa, and led a dramatic appeal where jewelry gifts poured in, including a 25 000 stock donation and a flood of watches and rings.

A. B. Simpson New York Old Orchard Christian Alliance Maermon Mr. Blinpson Othera Diae Asla Africa Tacy

Round Lake meeting stirs dramatic donation scene

A New York state Christian alliance scene at Round Lake near Saratoga led a society leader to donate two diamond rings and 260 in cash after an intense revival sermon by Mr Simpson. The act triggered widespread donations as the altar filled with contributions. Louise Fredericks of New York City earns praise for bravely rescuing a drowning boy in the East River, diving from the fifty first street pier to reach the sinking child. Policemen offered to help but she insisted on finishing the rescue alone, showcasing her expert swimming skill. The era notes a gum industry cost of 20 million yearly and locusts threatening crops, as natives eat the insects and use their shells in soups.

New York State Christian Alliance Round Lake Saratoga Simpson Simpton Old Orchard S. J. MacDoxalop Louise Fredericks New York City Fifty-first Street Little Henry Rernstein Louise Fredericke Miss Fredericks

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