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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1897

Page

5

Dolhman Convicted. Two Years Sentenced in Penitentiary

Joseph F. Dolhman was found guilty by a Virginia jury after a lengthy trial with detailed instructions on accomplice evidence and housebreaking versus larceny. He faces two years in the penitentiary with three additional indictments pending for robbery and arson in Portsmouth.

Iwa Marshall Joseph F. Dohlman Frank Linn Court of Appeals of Virginian Norfolk County Portsmouth Nighth W. H. Stewart Commonwealth AL Sac Stewart W. WS. Stewart Goodman Mattie Willon Green Street

Tramp nuisance tied to rail costs and jail terms

The article laments a costly cycle where arrestees for stealing rides face only costs rather than fines, leading to five day jail terms paid by the State if they cannot pay. It questions who benefits from this system and notes two young men from Goldsboro North Carolina jailed after riding a train to Norfolk.

Goldsborne N. C Norfolk White

Celebrated Seventh Anniversary of Danilel Fourth Ward Club

The John W. Daniel Fourth Ward Democratic club marked its seventh anniversary with a banquet at the club room at Fourth and Nelson streets. President John Fletcher introduced Norfolk speaker C. L. Lane who praised the club and its organization. Supper followed and brief remarks from John W. Porter C. T. Bland Jr Thompson Jr and others. The gathering adjourned around 1 a.m. due to late hour.

John W. Danilel Fourth Ward Democratic Club Fourth Nelson Streets John Fletcher C. 12. Lane Norfolk

Pythians Invite Lodges to Cornerstone Ceremony

Invitations have been sent to all Virginia lodges for the cornerstone laying of the Pythian Temple in Portsmouth. Grand Chancellor Darnall coordinates the visit as Norfolk and Portsmouth brethren pledge a hearty Pythian welcome.

Portsmouth Virginia Darnall Norfolke

Officers Elected for Sea board Lodge No a0 A M

At the annual communication of Sea board Lodge No a0 A M held in the Masonic Temple Wednesday night officers for the new year were elected. Worshipful Master IV Byrd, Senior Warden HH Davis, Junior Warden J EB Wright, Treasurer RAL Rant, Secretary A Dutt, Senior Deacon W Calvert, Junior Deacon LL DD McClure, Tyler George W HW Watts.

Seaboard Lodge No A. P A. M Hell i Masonic Temple IV. Byrd HH. Davis J. EB. Wright Ral Rant A. Dutt W. Calvert LL. DD. McClure George W. HW. Watts Tyler

Navy Yard Officer Leaves for League Island Post

Civil Engineer Menoen departs for new assignment at League Island Navy Yard. June appropriation unsettled. Paymaster Harris orders revoked detaching from yard. Civil Engineer Ploc Asserson travels to Annapolis for Nissan graduation at the Naval Academy.

Mngineer Menoen League Islan Navy Yard Iarris Ploc Asserson Nissan Naval Academy

President Mc Kibley Returns to Washington

President Mc Kibley and his party arrived in Washington after a visit to Philadelphia. The trip concludes as the president resumes duties in the capital.

Washington McKibley City Philadelphia

Questions and Answers on Suit Prices and Offers

A fragment discusses pricing for suits and earlier offers. It mentions paying about $7.50 or $10 for a suit and references Breslauer & Anthony and W. E. Virnelson & Co. as sellers. The text appears as an ad or promotional snippet for boys and children's straw sailor hats and suits.

Breslauer Anthony

The Princess Bonnie Triumph At Portsmouth Opera House

A fashionable audience filled the Portsmouth Opera House for the third Ju- Ye production The Princess Bonnie under Mrs J L Shipp. Miss Mattie Boswell as Tennile led a strong cast with Sallie Kindred Williams and others earning praise. the show drew many Norfolk visitors and proved a distinct triumph for all involved.

Portsmouth Opera House Bonnie J. L. Shipp Norfolk Shrimps Kitty Mrn J. N. Anderson Miss Palmer Auntie Crab Miss Lawless Admiral Pompaso Charles Melane Ws. Durbar Manade Chun Palsetth Roy Sterling Chorge McDermottt Warmaudlin Mes. Shipp A. Bellevan Mrsm

Local Furnishings and Goods Advertised for Sale

Wire doors and windows in stockhold sizes made to order and hang appliances Refrigerators mosquito nets at J S Crawford’s Furniture and Carpet House. Reduced prices on men and children's clothing attract buyers Levy Jacol 200 High Street New Lot Bleyele Caps Virnielson Co See new online shirts in Charles Rt Welton Co Dr Week eye expert examinations free at Will Gale 162 Main Street

J. S. Crawford JACOL High Street WLIL Gale Main Streat

Grave Indian Situation Prompts Sheriff to Mobilize Posse

Sheriff Gibb returns from the Cheyenne agency reporting a grave Indian situation in Miles City Montana. A 300 strong posse, led by Stock Inspector Smith and Captain Brown, is stationed near the reservation to protect settlers and prevent property destruction. Authorities order warrants served on murderers and Indian Agent Stouch, with militia ready to enforce the law if needed.

Miles City Mont Gibb Che'senne Sherriff Smith Tan Stouda Badger Captain Stouch Aberty Porter Captain Reid Ort Custer T. J. Porter Gov. Smith

Old Man Vance Will and Court Claim Stir Montana

A Montana item reports a North Carolina Supreme Court decision granting an estate of about four million dollars to the late man Vance’s widow. The tale links Duryea and Crossman to a sudden marriage plan, but local notes say the claim is unverified and likely unrelated to the Montana Vance case.

Great Walls Mont Korelng Supreme Court of North Carolina Thns Dew Vance Duryea Bey Miss Dies Crossman Montana Loe Mies Vanice Rinleigh Supreme Court Vancee Senatory Vance

Alexandria Fire Ravages City Structures Worth 75 000

In Alexandria Virginia a major blaze last night and early morning destroyed several large commercial buildings. Loss estimated at 75 000 with 343 000 insurance. Many of the structures were key South area firms and will not be rebuilt.

Alexandria Wileh Council Chamber Portsmouth If. Thompson, Jr J. Davis Red Mn Finance Committee

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