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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
5
A Portsmouth bulletin lists varied daily items from traffic and weather to local arrests and social visits. It notes oystermen awaiting Monday work, paving near Lisgow Street, and a July 7 parade plan in Norfolk as Labor Day approaches.
Jawrence and Welton advertise refrigerators door and window screens at reduced prices. Breslauer and Anthony promote plain marked goods. Levy and Jacobs offer silk fabrics and wrape cloth at low rates. A. J. Phillips markets parasols and portemouts items, with assorted sale notices across High and Linch streets.
A Park View resident reports near-fatal gunfire while returning home Wednesday night in Lincolnville. He was grazed by a shot that pierced his hat brim, noting nightly shooting in the area and a belief that gunfire keeps robbers away. He urges action to stop the dangerous practice before a serious injury occurs.
A colored woman Perden of King and Green street reportedly drowned Monday night at Weldon Bridge, only to reappear at home later that day. Her family’s sorrow turned to relief as she escaped unharmed after falling through the bridge and returning home. Workingmen Organize a league at Kremut Street mission, electing Wreithin president Clark vice president and Denby secretary. A grievanceresolution committee will report at the next meeting and actions may follow. Navy yard notes show ongoing force reductions from 900 to about 450 by September 1, troubling local workers as layoffs continue.
In a Washington Star vignette Sioux Bill, a young man around 23, shows off gun gear and bear claws on a train platform. A boarding passenger queries him while Perkins, the actor, parries with humor and cautions against pistol use, then exits as the train departs with William retreating between salt barrels.
The examining board at Fort Monroe replaces Maj Hasbrouck and Capt Ms Inculls with J L Thernan and John P Story of the Third and Fourth Artillery. Lieut Charles G Treat is assigned as adjutant and ordnance officer at Fort Riley while various officers receive leave extensions and transfers occur within the Twenty-first Infantry. Rumors of the Monocacy loss are dismissed as baseless. Admiral McNair reports no accident and Reisinger is en route home.
In Berkley Mr Frank McCoy and wife visit Hon R A McCoy. David Sykes adds a bath room to his barber shop on Chestnut Street. Two marriages planned in Berkley on September 11. Snow and bride recently married and return from North Carolina. Town Council meets with Capt M C Keeling presiding as minutes are read and approved. Lindsay £100 claim referred to Finance Committee. Street Committee to confer with Improvement Board about sewer on lower Mulbery Street. Martin reports on Dr White vs Sergeant Rudd appeal. Chief Justice Wood refuses to consent. Two more hananiae fail to pay licenses. Sergeant to collect payments. Adourned.
The Bradstreet annual record argues that about 1 percent fail each year in business, including debts and insolvent firms, far from the oft cited 95 out of 100. It notes the claimed 95 percent failure rate is false and stresses the real 'commercial death rate' around 1 to 1.2 percent, altering life time failure expectations.
Raleigh eyes fusion rumors in Cumberland and surrounding counties as Populists and Republicans weigh joint bids. Governor Carr notes the Raleigh punch bowl gift arrival and Wake Forest College begins new term with about 200 students amid political chatter and electoral planning.
A community note from Edenton reports attendance at Vince Sunday School at Grown Wall school house with music and a positive report from attendees. The piece also mentions travelers, local dates, and a lengthy digression on Atlantic lobster hatchery efforts and biological challenges facing government incubation programs.
Waritepies Archbishop Machrsy of Rupert's Land is said to be the tallest bishop in the world. Elizabeth Syward of Denver, a unique woman Wilposter, employs Omeleht to temp men and is aided by her 22 year old daughter. North British railway lists engineer James Henderson, 78, with fifty years of service and no accidents. Mr Terrell, the United States minister to Constantinople, entertained at events.
Clara Barton and assistants praised for humanitarian work in Asia Minor. Baron Hirsch's estate, about 30 million dollars, declared to widow as residuary legatee by Brung court. South Australia reports nearly 60,000 women voting for first time with HY.066 women versus F74G4 men. Sea cows and Texas Sister quips accompany society notes.
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