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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
5
A detailed account of a March 28 1897 city fire catastrophe with confessions from participants and testimony about an organized incendiarism ring. Four convicted, others afraid to repeat crimes as officials raise funds and plan safety committees.
Public health advertising voice extols Ayers Sarsaparilla as the same old remedy dating back 60 years. It claims no improvement is possible since the plant and cures remain the same, portraying it as the sovereign blood purifier that continues to work.
Citizens and J L Watts charged with aiding police to curb incendiaries. Trials began for Linn Coleman Crismond and Jobson as investigators press case, with Crismond confessing and naming other accomplices. Arson waves 1893 to 1895 linked to Whitehurst Hall fire. efforts to secure Jobson and stop further fires continue amid threats and courtroom battles.
Yesterday's note filled with local doings from Norfolk and vicinity reports a sultry July day, court actions and arrests, a fire bug feature, baptist Sunday school trips, neighborhood incidents, and racing car mischief. Reads of attendance at parks, trains, and picnics. jail terms for drunkenness and assault. sales of farms and property. and a forthcoming jubilee and railway debate about Chestnut street.
The Port Norfolk railroad undertakes frog installation at High Street crossings as it completes a contract and sources materials from Elly and Cui ty. The Virginian composing room moves from its current site to Plum Street for a new press. readers are asked for patience during this brief disruption. A clerical note recounts a formal visit by Reverend Brothers from Belgium and America to St. Pauls Male Academy in Norfolk.
In Hastings Court Franklin Linn pleaded guilty to firing Jones oyster-house at North and Dinwiddie streets and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. An agreement signed by Linn and witnesses set terms delaying further indictments and nine year city ban with a future trial timetable through 1906.
The Lawrence and Welton's ad announces 25 pieces Scotch lawn at 34 cents yard and 10 dozen shirt waists at 26 cents each, previously 50 cents. Real seal belts 24 cents each, previously 60 cents. Fancy parasols at half price and new white pique styles at 12 44 cents yard. Cash terms to all.
At next Tuesday night’s City Council session the first meeting of the year will see elections for City Clerk City Attorney and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department all facing opposition. The incumbent City Clerk E Thompson Jr has served about eighteen years and is opposed by Mr ht 1 Guy. City Attorney Capt John W Happer faces Mr 8 S Irving. Chief Engineer of the Wire Department W T Robinson opposed by Capt PF Weirsdorf from the Independent Fire Company.
Wire doors and windows in stock and made to order. I refrigerators and mosquito nets at J S Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House.
An item lists F H Miller of 612 Middle Portsmouth offering rooms for rent on Dinwiddie Street and 119 Dinwiddie Street with optional furnishings and board. Includes contact details and addresses for rental inquiries.
A rush of low priced menswear and fabrics from Breslauer Anthony and Welton Co. features bicycle suits from 1.50 to 4.50, an 8.50 dress suit for 5, and a 10 suit for 7.50. Daily specials include linen homespun navy blue fabrics and silk rouleau at deep discounts as part of a banner sale week.
Reduced prices on men and childrens clothing force purchase at Levy and Jacobs 200 High street. Crash and white duck hats available at 50 cents from W K Virnelson and Co.
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