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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1897

Page

6

Tramps burial in Suffolk after Kilby station shooting verdict

Walter Blackwell the tramp killed at Kilby station is buried in the potter’s field as the coroner’s jury exonerates train crew. The report notes the pistol was fired by unknown parties and mentions two marriages in Nansemond County along with autographs of Adams and Monroe and local civic notes.

Dors Aa Vnukoanna Suffolk Walter Blackwell Kilby Station Blackwell Mack Rose Capt Judkin Hle Tie A. S. Aley John Judkins J. W. Nunnally T. W. Artiman J. Wi. Norfleet Wilson Norfleet Cornelius W Wright N. G. Norfleet Walter Byarkwell c Johnny Judkins Mack Ttuse W. 3 B. Bente Holland John Adams James Monroe Monroe Sherty Baker Luther Jones Henderson N. C Towm Jones Seaboard Air Ling Kilby Jones Ransome Mantes

Robberies Hit Washington and Shenandoah in Quick Span

A jeweler, Cerome Desio, lost $3,000 in diamonds after a three-man distraction theft at his F Street shop. Meanwhile, George F. Young from Shenandoah was attacked on Capitol grounds, losing $285 and a gold watch and chain after a blinding acid spray. Police pursue suspects, with detectives assigned and notices sent to other cities. Additional thefts include Henry White losing $260 and a ticket, and Mrs. Hobart losing a black silk bag with $14.

Washington Cerome Deésio F Street Desio Advvier Afr Des Mr. Desio Police Hollinberzer Horn, Weedon and Boyd George F. Young Shenandoah Capitol Mr. Young Capitol Grounds Fifth Precinct Naid Hollinberger Polce Henry White San Antonio Tex Boston White Chesapeake and Ohio Hobart

Nervura remedy praised as great female restorative

An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a powerful aid for weak nerves, exhaustion, and female complaints. It features patient testimonials, claims of cure for headaches and womb trouble, and promotes spring as ideal timing. Dr. Greene offers free consultations from New York City.

Dr. Greene Alle Swisher Tl Sc Richmond Ind West Mth New York City

Shipping and court items from Newport News harbor

The Custom House reported cargo actions by British steamships Tall Strathgaty and Cervona with corn oats wheat cattle and flour consignments. The court heard Stowell and Uzerrll as the United States cruiser Columbia arrived to refit at the port facilities.

Newport News Mareh W Custom House Sinmew Tall Uvmburg Norfolk Strathgaty New Orleans Cervona Chesapeake & Ola Stowell & Uzerell Cour United States Columbia

Season Opens at Old Point Fort Monroe After Fire

Captain George Noker, proprietor of the Sherwood House, rebuilt and refurbished after December fire and opened to the public today. Both the Chamberlin and the Hygeia are crowded and turning people away. The season here ranks as the best since the Naval Rendezvous of 1892.

Fort Monroe George Noker Sherwood Mouse Chamberlin Hygeia

Destruction of World’s Greatest Tree in Washington

A Boston Post summary recalls the cutting of a 465 foot fir on the Casen­ne Mountains in Washington state, an act deemed a crime against nature. It discusses the tree’s near 500 year age, pride in lumber profits, and calls for education on preserving natural beauty. The note also mentions Britain funding a $50,000 grant for a Mturtle expedition led by Dr. Nansen.

Boston Post Sunday Post Casenne Washington Heigbt State of East Goschen Murtle Nansen

Farming and wet weather slow early Windsor farming

Windsor Virginia March 10 Special Farmers in this section face backward preparation for the early crop due to prolonged wet weather. Lands are saturated and roads nearly impassable. Road machine work praised as economical. Political tensions rise over local post office. Deposition efforts in the contested election are reported as satisfactory. Rev J E Hutson from Richmond begins Baptist meetings. Ten-year-old Master Pinley Morrison recovers from appendicitis and pneumonia. Glennan Pierce dislocates his shoulder while playing ball.

Windsor Republican Party Uncle Sam Washington Young J. EB. Hutson Richmond Baptist Church Michutson Muehood Pinley Morrizon James C. Harrison Baird Glennan Pierce Franklin Peres Jim

Poetical Works Wanted for Arden Collection of the World Poets

Mr Wills Acden of 53 West Thirty third Street New York seeks photos portraits and residences of poets to form a world poetry collection for display during the Tennessee Centennial starting May 1 at Nashville He requests square copies of poets works and photos for a public exhibit to be titled the Arden Collection of the World Poets and promises refunds of works after the exposition.

Wills Acden West Thirtythird Street New York Virginian Wathville Tennessee Sle Nashville

Press censor bill seeks state supervision of all New York newspapers

Senator Lamy and Assemblyman Braun in Erie County propose a bill to place under state supervision every newspaper in New York. The governor would appoint censors in counties with 10,000 plus population who would edit and approve articles, with penalties for unsanctioned content and state coupled funding. The measure, sent to Albany today, prescribes salaries and shared expenses.

Lamy Assemblyman Braun Erie County N Y Texinine Albany

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