Virginian Reporter Recaps Norwich Robbery and Arrest Trail
A Virginian reporter details the tale of G S Bruce & Co salesman T J Pruden who was robbed of $55 and three checks on a trip from Wakefield to Norfolk. The suspect Sessoms fled across trains, was tracked via post office, hotel, and station guards, later arrested in Suffolk as L H Sanford New York. Proceedings before a Dinwiddie judge were delayed for a key witness. bail denied. confinement in jail.
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T. J. Pruden
Dendrum
Pruden
G.S. Bruce & Co
Barry County
Tssue
Virginian
Mil Pruden
Wakefield
Scotland
L. St. Syssems
Surry Courthouse
Sessoms
Norfolk
Cateriel
Wwe
Stephenson & Pleetwood, Wakefield
Waverly
L. R. Sessoms
Qhasa
Sossoms
Rowell
Norfolkk
Suffells
Sessom
Shirley
L. H. Sanford
New York
Suffolk
Wakefeld
Jali
Dinwiddie County
Kawarils
Newport News
Edwards
Petersburg
Judee West
Trade review notes rising demand for wool and steady prices
Bradstreet's review reports increased manufacturer demand for wool and expected better markets as print cloth output slows. It cites rising domestic bank clearings, cautious credit, and improving trade in shoes, hats, groceries, hardware, dry goods, and drugs with steady prices overall.
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Hontiiutuown
New York
Bradstreet
Tany Oaes
Chicago
St. Lou's
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hivston
Shes
Memphis
Nashville
Galveston
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Qhina
Japan
Agen
Wien
United States
Canada
Blues Meet Whites In YMCA Monday Basketball Night
A basketball game is slated at the YMCA Monday night between the Blues and the Whites. Blues lineup features Anderson as captain along with Jacobs Grenshaw James Hayes while the Whites are led by Nye captain with Shumedine Preguson Ritter Williems in the squad.
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YMCA
Blues
Whites
Thiaa
Anderson
Jacobs
Grenshaw
James
Hayes
Nye
Shumedine
Preguson
Ritter
Williems
Debate Over Texas Judicial District Bill At Senate Session
The Senate discussed Cooper's Texas Judicial District bill amid charges of executive access limits and a veto override. Grosvenor attacked the president's secrecy as lawmakers pressed for passage. debates touched Cuba policy, arbitration treaties, and the Nicaragua Canal issue with adjournment pending.
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Waslington
Witte
Dulac
Cooper
Texas
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cleveland
Texas Judicial Mletriet
Congress
Senate Deliberates Cuba Recognition Amid Surprise Move
Questions of great interest arose in the Senate as Senator Turple of Indiana signaled a plan to call up Senator Cameron's resolution on recognizing the republic of Cuba. The session opened with discussion of a topic deemed important by many observers.
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Senate
Turple
Olney
Cuba
Sherman
Congress of
Republic of Cuba
Indiana
Cameron
British Guiana post seized by Indian power-holder replaces guards
Report from Washington dated January 22 states that under London directive the military post at Vivan in British Guiana, linked to Venezuela tensions, is discontinued. An Indian power-holder now maintains authority, with indemnity from Venezuela allotted to British involved. Inspectors Barnew and Baker receive 2000 dollars each, and constables 100 dollars.
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Washington
Lord Salsbury
British Guiana
Venezuela
Garrson
Colonial Office
London
Barnew
Baker
Unclear Protests Allegedly Hit Government Ruling
A dispatch from Villa Stites reports Lt Capital General Woy horaw ordered a destiicGon within three ties of o ie potenti and VULNS in the Ki van Hak province. The Madrid Chamber of Commerce and HUN OOUes Hekedover Cabied opposed the order, aiming to dampen tensions amid the upheaval.
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Medi
Villa Stites
Woyhoraw
Ie Potenti
Kivan
Madrid
Fortifications Fall Despite Rebel Assault on Spanish Post
Rebel columns attacked the fort from both river banks on January 6 but were repelled by heavy artillery and a relieved garrison under Col Vouger. The fort held, water supplies remained, and the rebels withdrew as reinforcements approached. Casualties included several killed and wounded. prisoners and damages were reported as the relief brigade advanced toward the besieged position. Meanwhile local notices, trials, marriages, sermons, and community events filled the rest of the issue with varied civic matters and personal notices.
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Putin
Vouger
Gude
Calixto Garela
Theother
Peabo
Berrigan
Wiegurmann
Dauntless Link Alleged Plot Claims in District Court
A muddled report alleges a plan to arm an expedition aboard the steamer Daunt for a southern Miura coast operation in January. District Attorney Clark and Whel face questions as the Treasury Department’s stance on a branch of government is discussed, citing tensions with Spain and a drift from court rulings.
Unclear events in Havana after riot. mayor resigns
New chaos in Havana as Ailyeda Rodriguen Gerla reports a fatal shooting in Santa Clara during a rebellion. The Mayor of Ima Vang resigns amid turmoil and the Junta proposes appointing a military officer to fill the vacancy.
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Havana
Ailyeda Rodriguen Gerla
Bnother
Santa Clara
Ocrine
Ima- Vang
Diarta de Jat Maring Sugsesia
Degee Rans Away Again Arrested in Petersburg
Petersburg report notes William Degee, a white man from Norfolk, arrested here this morning by police while fleeing the country. It is his third arrest this live for trampling through the area. His guardians have been notified and he will be returned to Norfolk.
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Thurder
Cooper
Department of Justice
Ooper
House
Grosvenor
Congress
Oni
Coeress
Calwell
Pennsyl
Ida
W. E. Edwardse
Tr. Crawford
AL Harrison
Againal
A. Tharrison
Myer Saal
Tral
Hastings Court
Owhlel Titu
West Street
Hiny
Joseph Westbrook
Chestertiata
Prrson- Hee
M. i
Eturhet
Cora Mary
Maitly
First Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias of Thierity
Kew
Vraetor
MM. i
Proctor
Lesshe
Lesper Venable
Philadelphia
Titscelty
Commonwealth Benet
Miles Givens
Chesterfeld County
A. J. Tucker
Ettirick
Fternoon
Givens
Deadman
Poonhortis
Wyatt Mason
Parham Mason
Petersburg
William Degee
Norfolk
Thie Poties
Degee
Thia
Aldert
Jlegeph T. Hudson
Vie
Peterstire
Wall
Century Ind Earrid
Prterstirss Henevotont Mechanics
Orton
Burglar Indicted After Hardware Store Loot Found
A man identified as Edward Chultz, arriving from Richmond, planned a house breaking in Newport News. He was arrested after police recovered 7 revolvers 4 hair clippers and brushes. he was indicted for horsebreaking and grand larceny and sentenced to a state prison term.
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Newport News
Ian
Richmond
Marston d& Juon
W. GB. Bagelay
Morrison
Commonwealth
Edward Chuliz
Bneds
Chuliz
New Rail Line Aims From Great Lakes To Norfolk
Acting President Monsarratt announces a completed deal to create a direct railway from the Great Lakes to Norfolk Virginia via the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo line. The network would connect the Wisconsin Central Pere Marquette and Norfolk and Western and is expected to finalize soon amid about $250 000 in floating debt and $87 600 in interest due February 1 on first mortgage bonds.
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New York
Widow and orphans fund urged for Confederate soldiers
A Richmond movement seeks to raise a home for widow and orphaned dependents of Confederate soldiers. Lee Camp proposes a burial fund and plans to build on the Home grounds, with support from the Woman's Auxiliary the Sons of Veterans and the Confederacy, while promising aid of 100 dollars from the Auxiliary for charity work. The effort aims to enlarge wartime charity and address burial costs.
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Richmond
Simlih Melford
Ad Lee
Blanks
Sons of Veterans and Daughter
Confederacy
Lee Camp
Reception at street Baptist church by Young People’s Union
Last evening the Young People’s Union of ana street Baptist church hosted a reception in the church lecture room. Members and guests enjoyed decorated surroundings, cordial welcomes, and a program of songs, recitations, and refreshments.
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Ana Street
Membe
Mrs. Wharton
Trice
Painie Dey
Annie Dey
Messrs
H. A. Ave Tatham
IM. Marshall
WW. Wal Jones
Migs Saltty
Mersis
Crowall
Kentucky
Mise Jones
Pita
Tey
Reve. Portamouth
Wa Trey
Mr. Dudley
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Review OF Trade
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Sherman Contras
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Mhina
Richardson
Tennessees
Cullom
Mihwell
Hoar
Massachusetts
Tlat
Lodge
Nicaragua
Cullum
Hawley
Sewell
Stewart
Morgan
de Witte
Military Academy
West Point
Secretary of State
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Republic of Central America
Great Britain
State Department
Hale
Molise
Ann Morgan
Cuda
NY Exgland
Malcolm McGregor
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Drambleton
Ennis
Malin
Spain
Weyler
Dauntless
Tvconaryy Departacent
Deters
SAE Gene
Tebeis Hanting
Pourteou Baya
Ebs
Wea
Degue
Nave Tobe
A. P. Hill Camp
Confederate Veterans
Aes
Janet Ross
Awipt Justice
Trint
Xen
Pickett
J. W. Southeward
Morgan Treat
Asa Mogers
Treat
Mr. Trea
Judge Waddill
Captain Rogers
Colonel Brady
Democratic League For Gang
Reformatory
Fouchee
Jordan
Tinsley
Laurel Reformatory
Henrico County
Lands
Page
Iatts
Burney
Pouchee
Jndone
Wag Pot
O'Elack
Richman
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Jacob Price
Price
Latenberg
DutteRter
Jackson Street
John W. Creery
Church Hill
Church Hil Avenue
Creery
Parker
Hee
Christpiscopal Church
To-Morroy
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