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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1895

Page

3

Pugilists in Goulet Lead Police Court Dramas

In a chaotic Police Court sessionJustice Burroughs faces a mix of cases. Pugilists Charlotte Porenyan and Nina Casey were fined 3.75 each for fighting with beer bricks and improvised weapons in the Smith Street area. Robert Lee, a young white man from Baltimore, faced multiple charges including profanity and threats, ending in a jail stay after default. The Franklin Theatre case against owner Ryan was dismissed after testimony on alleged city ordinance violations and misleading advertisements. A separate incident saw three men Shaw Turner and Willhunt Wen arrested for a $20 shoplift from a spokeshop, with Shaw sentenced to ninety days and an appeal planned. Numerous minor offenses and drunkenness rulings filled the docket.

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Court Report of Corporation Court Proceedings

The document summarizes the annual actions of the Corporation Court ending August 1, 7305. It lists actions at law and equity, criminal cases, and prosections, with counts of cases commenced, pending, removed, and tried. It notes specific suits involving Mrs. Mary Parker and Mrs. Cassidy, an accident case on Waverley street, and mentions city attorney tenure and estimated docket costs.

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Local societies hold meetings despite stormy weather

Brambleton reports the W C T C and Enterprise Society meeting despite rain and wind. A missionary society organized at Christian Memorial and officers listed. The Silver Leaf Social Society gathered on Withinghby Park for an evening of music and refreshments. A Wellspring note mentions Mrs Cain returning to Washington and Mr Perry’s extended stay at Cooke avenue. Park Avenue Baptist Church posts an adjourned Prose Mob meeting for Wednesday evening with entertainment committees asked to attend.

Enterprise Society Wad O East Wighland Ue Christian Menorial Trancle Abit Etheritge Mir Sydney Smith Silver Leaf Social Society Vendlennn Draamunderon Ward Mondsynigh Ore Malorne Withinghby Park Avenues Aimes Peelint D, G. Cain J. OG Hunter Tunstall Avenue Washimeton D.C J.C. Perry Cooke Avenue Belle Lou Park Avenue Bapilot Church

Notable Patent Remedies Ad Across City Pages

An OCR laden fragment highlights various patent cures and health claims. It touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a premier tonic for dyspepsia and as a vital daily stimulant, alongside generic ads for rubber boots, babies’ clothing, and silver novelties. Mentions Dr Week glasses and local shops at Main and Mink streets.

Knives Out for Bayaed Ends House Preamble Debate

Fragmented report notes Theaker tightened the preamble to a resolution as the House arranged committees and names several Republican members from New York Missouri and other states. Adjournment came with no action recorded as the session paused.

Eredoed Dew Consumer's Brewery Work Returns In Warm Weather

Hunterstown notes resumed foundation work on a new brewery after milder weather. Ornate columns rise on Washington avenue by Joseph Wiepper, with plans for a stylish dwelling featuring bath, closet, and water amenities. Occupancy hoped by year’s start. County board urged action on Central Avenue street condition and trolley track damage worsens road. Street improvements and trolley concerns prompt local payers to demand relief.

Washington Avenue Joseph Wiepper Welletes Gheet

Amusements and Local News At The Academy

Amusements brief notes announce Bousa's Band opening seats for a season at the Academy with demand high and a potential repeat show. Minnie Madden Pleke to perform The Sin of Liars on December 18. A fight at a house on Avorn Street ends with police intervention and an attempted kidnapping of Nettie Woot, followed by a fire at a bathing establishment with nearby fire units responding and evacuations.

Bousa Diggesbury Minnie Madden Minnie Madden Pleke Academy of Music Tsao Dock Ning Tapa Alain Don Mirre Wien Cremen

Severe Weather Affects Horse Care and Commodity Prices

A fragmented report discusses severe weather's impact on horse welfare and agricultural practices. It notes concerns about neglect in heat, describes gear and harness details, and references price data for corn, wheat, rye, barley, tobacco, and oats. Returns show winter wheat area and preliminary harvest estimates for 1896.

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Man Cremates Himself In North Carolina Fire

An intoxicated Negro named Owens cremated himself in Copneto Edgecomb County last night. He was placed in the lockup and shortly afterward the building caught fire. Many people rushed to rescue the man who perished in the flames with the buildings. It is believed Owens set fire to the lock hoping to escape.

Mimself Wiiston N.C Cero Owens Himsell Copneto Edgecomb County Tso Itia

Newport News Battleship Award Bid Sparks City Debate

In Newport News the award of battleships bid by Union Iron Works and others is under study by the Secretary of the Navy following reports from construction and repair stakeholders. Levi Henriques and Dominion Oil officials tour Washington as the city plans to address union and industry interests. Pianist Len Wheat named guest at a local event. shifts in public school staff noted with Miss Bagby moving to Richmond.

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Unclaimed Letters Listed in Berkeley Office

In Berkeley the post office lists unclaimed letters for weeks with names including Temmininge at Lert ley Vian and many others such as Hoggard, Roberta Ray, Caroline Dr George Hh. Hoggard, Sadie I Wr, and W. J. Woodhouse. An apple tree on Mean street bears fruit this season after sleet and blossoms shed earlier. The Electric Light Company expects to have telegraph service in operation by January.

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Unclear OCR Fragment Reports Brutal Crime Case

Fragmentary text suggests a crime scene involving a man named Chet and Henry Williams with an axe incident and a pistol. Details are damaged and inconsistent, making exact names and sequence of events uncertain.

Moulton Descarny Henry Williame Ford

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