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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
4
Local notes record birthdays and community happenings in Portsmouth. Schools and churches observe General Lee's birthday with closures. court and city offices alter schedules. public meetings suspended. various arrests and social events noted amid routine civic life.
Charles Edward Price, a Black man, was arrested by Officer Tatem after a Saturday afternoon confrontation in South Portsmouth in which he allegedly attempted a criminal assault and fired at his sister. He was jailed, held for February Tastings Court, and noted as an old offender with prior Mayor's Court appearances.
Hoaxfree promotional text extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as vital for puberty to motherhood, claiming it strengthens feminine organs, regulates functions, and treats “female complaints.” It cites widespread citizen belief, urges signups for a popular medical adviser, and promises free distribution to rapid readers.
In Sind on Saturday night constable Matthews arrested Hungarian Walter Luther, a longshoreman for the Southern railroad, for stealing clothing from No C road employees. Offer to settle if he paid. he refused and boasted of immunity, leading to a fifteen day jail term. Other items note Norfolk county jail figures for 1896, funerals, and a bank stockholders meeting with a forthcoming directors’ election.
The Baptist Ministers Association of Portsmouth and vicinity met at Court Street Church with Rev. J J Hall presiding. Reports covered lectures at Eva Institute and Union Mission, anniversaries at Spurgeon Memorial, new member additions at several churches, baptisms, and ongoing protracted meetings. A grand jury convened with true bills and felonies noted. theft at a Banks store yielded no clue.
John King of Bower's Hill and brother of Joseph King recently contracted lockjaw after injuring his right thumb while grinding scorn last Monday. Condition worsened until yesterday. He is in critical condition with three sisters in New York telegraphed for.
An advertisement page notes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a one day cold cure with a 25 cent refund offer for failed cures. It also promotes three day sales on Monday to Wednesday with wool fabrics, dress goods, and jackets at deep discounts, plus eyewear from Dr. Weck.
The Local Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew met at Trinity church Portsmouth to discuss how to best prosecute seamen work in Norfolk harbor. The session included hymns prayers scripture and a quarterly report. Also noted was the resignation of Dr. A B Dunaway as pastor of Churchland Baptist and an accidental thumb amputation of a man named Fraig after wood chopping.
The article notes a produced and adopted resolution favoring Cuban Independence and recognizing the patriots belligerency. It highlights two Cubans in Charleston, the Messrs Valdes, and praises their efforts for the Cuban cause as evidenced by a lively night meeting.
A Madrid dispatch reports from the Tiempo that Spain faces renewed crisis talk as the cabinet teeters. Senor Moret, former foreign minister, says the United States works for peace and Cuba should have guaranteed progress. Senor Margall calls for autonomy for Cuba, while Senor Croizard warns against surrendering sovereignty. Castelar favors diplomatic entente with the United States and reform of Caribbean trade. Valera, ex Spanish minister in Washington, urges Spain to accept US good offices.
Five suspected robbers were arrested after breaking into Mr. R. K. Deadman’s Pocahontas store and stealing whiskey bacon flour beans sugar tobacco and candy. Parham Mason and Wyatt Mason sent to the Mustings Court for trial. Davis Munroe Jasper Mason discharged. Givens held for Chesterfield authorities. John Davis at large. Also notes upcoming entertainments and church matters in Petersburg.
In Richmond Va January 18 Congressman J A Walker of Massachusetts urged a changed banking system. Speaking to a large Chamber of Commerce audience he condemned current policies, urged immediate reform, and compared U S banking with England and Germany. He urged citizens to elect deputies who can influence Congress to overhaul the system. The report also notes local political speculation on Attorney General candidates and other civic matters.
A diverse local report notes an Indy figure's funeral at Holy Trinity church, a Virginia court case in progress, and a Charlottesville shooting incident. It mentions Moses Parkinson, Currey, and George S Money, with bond requirements and an escape, plus Court of Appeals proceedings including Prumright against Hitt and others awaiting next arguments.
In Berkley last night a called meeting of the John W Daniel Demorratte Chi wes adopted by-laws and elected officers with Parker Jr Capt W H Klitby and J Jones named for vice presidents and Perele Smith elected corresponding secretary. The club reports over 100 members and plans monthly meetings beginning next Monday. Meanwhile Katie and Lyle Thornton were treated at the Girls Home, John T. Wrenn sick, two tramps lodged, a robber confined, and W T Parkerton dies at 75 after a fall at the Normal School. Funeral arrangements will follow. The obituary notes Theodore and Emeline Tatersons funeral also held.
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