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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

8

Misdirected Genius Among Joliet Train Thieves Corps of Robbers

A sensational tale recounts a daring railroad gang led by a bold thief, their daring methods at depots, water stops, and near city yards. After a violent showdown with detectives, one member is captured, while another turns state's evidence, exposing the gang's concealment and disposal of loot.

Joliet House of Correction

Raiders Plot Freight Heist Ended by Rail Patrol

A gang planned to steal freight car goods using a farmer’s helper, but a railroad detective and special trains disrupted the scheme. After a chase and exchange of gunfire, the band surrendered and received heavy sentences. Merchandised hay and other cargo had been moved and later slowed after the police action.

Johnson Ishikawa Fioumon

Norfolk Academy Schools and Colleges Ad

Ino private school for boys and young men. Last session our students ranged in age from 10 to 21 years. Distinctive features include modern spirit broad curriculum judicious discipline jovial pupils continuity through elementary and secondary grades without changing teachers college bred teachers moderate charges a two acre playground local sentiment. Catalogue ready August 10 applications to be filled and returned. Seats not re-enrolled by former pupils by Sept 1 open to new applicants opening day Sept 23 new pupils examined for classification. Blackward or Hindent pupils may consult the Principal at 216 Freemanson street. Norfolk W. Tunstall Principal.

Ino Iry College Norfolk Portamouth Imast Blackward Freemanson Street Norert W Tunstall

Foreclosure Sale of Norfolk and Western Rail line assets

Public auction will sell the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company's rail lines and properties across multiple districts to the highest bidder. The sale covers extensive tracks, branches, terminals, water rights, and allied facilities tied to the merger with the Norfolk Terminal Company, with proceeds directed to satisfy creditors and contractual obligations.

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Norfolk and Western railroads mortgage sale description

The text outlines a complex set of rights and interests in locomotives rolling stock and equipment held by Norfolk and Western Railway Company, including trucks of cars, leases, and various mortgages and trusts with Pullman's, Mercantile Trust, Fidelity, and other named entities. It describes the transfer of title, the secured assets, and the terms of sale under a bankruptcy or receivership process, with references to specific bond issues, leases, and collateral tied to multiple mortgage deeds and indentures.

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Sale Notice of Ravon Schooner Under Trust

By virtue of a deed of trust executed by James Branch to the trustee, the Mercantile Trust Company will offer for sale at the landing of M. W. Dennis on the scheduled day the Bug Bye Schooner Ravon with all appurtenances and hoists under the trust. Jas. Wise, Trustee.

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