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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1897

Page

3

Seized a Hot Stove Leads to Trial and Perjury Charges

Police Court records show Nat Johnson fined $4 for unlawfully sifting and stealing a red hot glove from a stove sold on installments. Thompson, the purchaser, protested, leading to Johnson and aides removing the burning stove item. Perjury charges against Rev. Al Kenny were quashed. Cheshire case dismissed and reissued. Other small cases include theft and assault with reminders of upcoming trials and liens filed for city construction work.

Tomin Nat Johnson Nat Thompson Whitield Whittiers Johnson Mary Scott Justice Tomlin Corporation Court Rev al. Kenny Cheshire

Birthday observance meeting of Pickett-Iuchan Camp

A Confederate Veterans camp holds a special meeting with officers listed including Commander C. Woodhouse and adjutant Trev, to discuss the anniversary birthday event and related expenses. The session adjourned after appointing a committee and planning future activity with a note of upcoming gathering.

Pickett-Iuchanan O'Ehotte C. Wobdhouse GM. Todd Tlamenan Cearnelt Dornin T. Bo Jackson Trev JD. Tucker Waehineion Taylor CP. Greenwood T.gwathies C.J. Qréckmar Collestor Vo Spor

Yas-relief portrait exhibition by Campbell studio

Artin Phoerography showcases the new Yas-relief portrait and fine water color cabinets at Campbell’s studio. The writeup notes the pictured works must be seen to be appreciated and mentions a seasonal display, with Merry & Cameron of Flushing, Michigan endorsing Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as reliable, offered at 25 and 60 cents by druggists.

Campbell Witemale B.S. Camparli Tau Majin Tallent Ne Hluck Merry & Cameron Flushing Michigan

Weather Report for Virginia and North Carolina

Weather report from Washington D C January 18 cites cloudy conditions for Virginia with improving warmth inland and potential showers on the coast for North Carolina. Coastal sun and northerly winds with warmer interior conditions are noted along with official sun and water timing, plus observation data from the U S Department of Agriculture.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina U. S. Department of Agriculture Weber Bureau Norfolk C.eeene Ray

Why Savannah Lost Year and Rail Rate Battles

Henry T. Williams, chairman, outlines concerns over rail lines to Norfolk and Charleston diverting cotton from Savannah. He notes potential price disputes and urges the Cotton Exchange to seek state rail commission permission to join a regional complaint against several lines, including Georgia and Southern, over transit to Charleston and Norfolk. The letter stresses protecting Savannah’s port business amid rate competition.

Norfolk Central of Georgi Railway Linthe Charleston Savannah Cotton Exchange Railroad Commission of Exchange Saivanagh Bureau Miany Aid

Mastin to Preach at multiple Richmond churches

Richmond resident J T Mastin is expected today and will preach tomorrow at Queen Street M E, then at Hot and Moekendree at 7 30 p m. W J Stakes at Maltby avenue begins an oyster stand at Maltby and Coyprew. Mrs Etna Hope recovering from illness, meetings at Park Avenue Baptist Church described as lively.

J.T. Mastin Richmond Queen Street M.E Moekendree W. J. Stakes Park Avenue Baptist Church Dy, Mactregor

TOCTREA COLD IN ON DAY

Take laxative Brome Quinine tablets. All druggists refund if it fails to cure. See Dr Werk about your eyes. AD Glasea prescribed are guaranteed.

Edor Dr. Deane J. A. Deane Co Hkingston

Investigation of Norton water charges by mixed council committee

The Norton Common and Select Councils met in a special session to adopt Dr. Andersons resolution to form a five member joint committee. The panel will investigate a public charge against a Select Council member related to water supply efforts and report with evidence, to employ witnesses and a stenographer if needed.

Mit James L. Winston Alessis L. LW. Anderson W.T. Anderson Ballentine Cannon Ildsgewell Jacques Yeatman Iedd Merk Seed Select Council Movird Dr Anderson Wright Nenconcn Davis Anderson DR. Anderson Norton Littlecreek Joyce Connells

Cure for nervous disorders praised by patient

A testimonial from a Wor tester Massachusetts reader claims Mrs May Kuhio recovered after twenty six convulsions in two years and chronic nervous weakness. The writer credits Dr Cheenees Nervita doctors and a New York physician with complete cure and offers free advice by letter.

Wella St Wortester Mass Watson Cheeene West Ih St New York Che Cam Bay

General Lee defies reporters on U S visit aboard conflict questions

During a U S visit General Lee refused to answer reporters questions about the Chiass conflict. His silence frustrated newspaper men and prompted criticism from the New Journal. He urged that only Congress and higher authorities can clarify the situation, avoiding direct statements on policy or aims. The episode spurs debate over press access and official restraint.

Mately Crene Ral Lee United States Congress Whiel Chia Wwe Lena Khlo New Journal Fain Lee Saye New York Martney Musso Mississippi New Journalian

Mississippi Senator Money Angles for Journalistic Leverage

In a contested claim, Mississippi Senator Money positions himself amid press scrutiny over alleged favors to a New York outlet. He asserts a need to vote wisely after conversations with General Lee and Consul General Low, with implications around Secretery Olney and Spain’s stance on insurgents.

Altimore Sun Sonatoreleot Mississippd Valuteti Mor Heather Pawl Lee Mir Mississippi Senate Congress Weyler Menoy Generval Lee Washington New York Low Mississippi Money Excent Money Lee Ja Olney Spain

Lucky Jim Reappears in Wardrobe of Old Stage Tales

A garbled national newspaper sketch notes how veteran theatrical songs and routines from My Lady Slavey to Lucky Jim are revived with new stage press agents. Dan Daly is credited with introducing a fresh verse in the fable of romance while audiences hear revived ballads and memories from earlier seasons. The piece laments overuse of familiar motifs as dramatic nostalgia returns in modern rooms.

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