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Norfolk Virginian in Norfolk, Virginia

06 Jan 1897

Page 6

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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1897

Page

6

Williams and Downing Hanged in Two City Murders

The article details the Charles Williams murder of George Bess on the Caroline D schooner with a bloodied axe and body cast overboard, followed by his confession attempts and legal battles culminating in a death sentence. It also covers William Downing alias FW Dodd’s unprovoked shooting of Emma Lane in Allyntown, his trial, appeals, and eventual execution.

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Downing Dl Wiliams Wiliams Cne Nor Tok Downing Lis Emma Lane Williams Doomers Cehanes Charles Williams Captain Day Joseph Aram Caroline D W. FF. Beane James Filnston A. Mean A. B. Lecato W. WH. Webster PB. Gy Brory, Jr King Jaii Whmama Ave Allo Kitra Dempsey Whiams Besa Hess Bess Carolina D Chief King Cortner Page Burroughs Corporation Court aMecer Atlantic City George Jackson Jess Willams Ernest Ami Mesers P. J. Morris Hugh GO. Miller Hanekel Fey Cnse Howell Court of Appeal O'Perradll Dan Miller Law Ter William Downing Tess Wil Hons Mercer Iof Wiliam Downing FW Dodd Binck Ue Crine Emin Lane Caroline Porthodk Trek Starcely Caroline Downlig Mma Jane's Allyntown Oleh Tin Downing Lock Carole Wis Mane Letne Seapeely Les Hines Hedin Yin St Minions Abe Awas Naeseman Ted Allentown Patterson Kim Bhi Mpollow Saunders Leonet of Wiluuas Hesswold O'Perrall George Bess Wiam Downing Ennoma Lane Germany Ely Dore Willan Downing Madison Brown Dr Wright J. F Lawler Friedman Jeana Charles Sparks Princess Anne County L. x. Simmons Evangelist Webb Christ Charles Williama Dain Sweethart Charlie Baptist Church Efe TW. Wood Frank Lawler Willams Lewis Wool Lawler Jenkins Ali Father Riley Sparks Jackson Solomon Bridgeforth Tidewater Feral Company Edgars Solomon
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The Greatest Mounret Promises Relief and Restful Sleep

The ad extols a tonic named Moktetter's Stoumpeh Bitters as a universal cure for stomach and digestive troubles. It claims to aid nerves, kidneys, rheumatism, and sleep, promoting vigor and tranquil rest for aging or exhausted individuals.

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Dramatic execution scene in Virginia double hanging

Eyewitness account of the December 1898 execution in the city jail yard. Charles Williams and William Downing were hanged after lengthy religious services and last interviews. Prison officials and witnesses describe the calm, restrained conduct of the condemned and the precise operation of the double gallows.

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Chas. Williams Wm. Downing Virginiant Virginia Virginian Republic Rocus
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Second double hanging in Norfolk history linked to 1821 murder

Lengthy account recalls a 1821 double murder in Fox Lane Norfolk by Spaniards Cle suspected, with details of the crime, pursuit, and executions. It notes the earlier era event, the crowd at the gallows, and the supposed locations and figures involved in the case.

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Norfolk Norsolk Fox Lane Harrow Porn Cumberland Church Streets Church Strael Willan
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Execution recollections in Norfolk era charted

Fragmentary report recalls hangings in Norfolk with references to 1820 and July dates. Mentions victims Lieut Sanhorne John Dollard and Madision Brown and names like Serio Hewat Bergenant Turke and City Serjeant Dornin. Notes memory of refining works site and public reactions.

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Lieut Sanhorne
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