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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
3
Munyon's Improved Homeopathic Remedies claim almost instant relief for rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh, headaches, nervous disorders, kidney and neuralgia issues, asthma and female complaints. Offers free medical advice from Prof Munyon at Arch Street Philadelphia with personal letters claimed.
The Norfolk night program features A Night's Probe with Celle Ellis Minna Gannett Carrie Neilson Terene Guest Frank Mayne Willam King Monroe Charles Newsom J Edgar Mace gkreper Charles WW Portier and Riel Castella billed as laughmakers. Also Sam's of Posen returns with M F Curtis presenting the show at the Academy Monday evening. In Prussia a mine explosion at Kattowics, Silesia, has killed many with ninety bodies recovered so far.
In a busy Police Court docket Justice Burroughs handled Frank Littlefield white sailor charged with stealing a pair of pants from a sailors boarding house. Andrew Maloney drunken sailor faced assault on two officers and drunkenness with fines. Minor offenses included breaches of peace, nuisances, and drunkenness. The Harvey housebreaking case with Yuen Ling laundry ended inconclusively as jurors failed to agree and were adjourned. The Latimore will probate proceeded in Corp Court with Lettimore named executrix.
The Board of Police Commissioners met yesterday at 4 30 PM with Mayor Pettit presiding. C C Bel? was found qualified and appointed as a substitute officer. The board approved replacing old police boxes, ordered bills and adjourned until Thursday. Also noted is an advertisement for Syrup of Figs from California Fig Syrup Company.
Norfolk notes the 1596 fire turn and comments on steam tug service, citing tugs with repumps and past use by rail lines and the oil department. It argues coordinated shared support in fires is essential, referencing several named vessels and historic large fires to show ongoing cost and effort.
Community notices report upcoming events at Park Avenue Baptist Church and Park Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs Ferrell is ill. families Gunter and Johnson are visiting in Virginia. Memorial Christian Temple revival continues daily with evening services. The Lilliputtan March benefits Queen Street Church at Festival Mall tonight. Fresh milk ads appear in the special column.
The fifth annual Tuskegee Negro Conference opens in Montgomery with 600 attendees from 15 states. Hooker T. Washington presides as delegates declare progress toward citizen rights through Christian character education and property, urging extended schooling, land purchase, diversified farming, stock raising, and better trades training.
Did Not Finish the Race as Temple Hin and Fairfield White started a twenty mile bicycle event on Broad Creek and Princess Anne turnpike yesterday. After ten miles the struggle intensified and the effort proved tougher than expected. They plan to train and attempt another ride in the future.
Sterling Silver Purchasers seek guaranteed sterling quality at low prices at Green wood's. Large stock includes sterling spoons and forks around 4 dollars, cream ladles, sitters, and watches and clocks repaired at reasonable rates. Levy Bros. advertise 84 chenille table covers at 49 cents, misread as 1.19, with other prices extended for the week at VY BRO'S BARGAIN HOUSE, Muln street.
Rival factions in Richmond battle over state convention control with Lamb and Allan urging adherence to opposing lines. The splintered party faces possible rival committees as Governor O P reminds adjourned legislature and VA Board of Visitors appointments unfold amid factional heat.
An ad touts Dr Green’s Nervine Hood and nerve remedy as a spring tonic to restore nerve strength, vitality, and blood health. It cites Mrs. W. A. Cutler of Worcester and others who claim marked relief from nervousness headaches heart palpitations and general fatigue. The ad promises consultations with Dr Greene at 36 W Fourteenth Street New York and urges readers to try the medicine for winter fatigue and spring renewal.
Washington March 4 Proceedings involve Coon Brossman Thillins of Pennsylvania seeking federal jurisdiction limits on contempt in court. The bill proposes United States courts in equity only, restricting contempt authority to violations of court orders or decrees.
The Standard Truck Barrel Company begins operations with Mr Lt Ly Mghiman as manager. Jd Robinsom Tax and Crate Company adds to town. Ten slaves of West Norfolk and Portsmouth Draw bridge stock offered for sale. Tipstetters saw mill shut from defect. repairs soon. WS Metal of Shelbyville visiting son on Madison Street. I Lester on Mourth Avenue and Jefferson Street joyed by birth of a girl. L F Childrey of Norfolk in town. John Dennis, police, arrests Thomas Moore for trespassing. Justice Owens collects $4.45.
The New York steamer’s captain and crew testified about failing to set anchors properly before a harbor approach. Witnesses described no response to repeated requests to have the anchor gear ready, with the vessel remaining near Sandy Hook until the tide. Proceedings also noted ongoing nominations for Senator and the expulsion of Prince Kropotkin, who arrived at Dieppe and was ordered to return to England.
Washington March 6 The Kepmbitown Congressional Campaign Committee elected officers to serve two years. J W Babcock of Wisconsin was named chairman L D Apsley of Massachusetts vice chairman William Thompson of Michigan treasurer. Executive Committee members include E H Faull Jowna Joseph Cannon Witneis J B Sherman New York Jesse Overstreet Indiana William David Mercer Nebraska Benatoms Pritchard South Dakota Mitchell Oregon Representative Warren B Hooker New York presided.
Baltimore Md March 6 Gaston Manly 45 a prominent cotton man from Newbern N C who came here fifteen years ago shot himself through the brain at Mount Vernon Hotel before evening. The cause for the act is not known to Mrs Manly or his two children.
January 1 1890 James Y Leigh announces joining H L Pag Co real estate agents and general auctioneers on Bank Street. He states that any real estate or general auction business entrusted to the firm or to him will be promptly and satisfactorily attended by Leigh or Leigh Gros and Phelps.
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