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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
6
Suffolk Virginia items report Elisha Lee dies at home after heart trouble. Richard Simpson released after five years for assault. funeral arrangements and local society notes. bridge and cargo issues cut northern connections. various notices including hires, meetings, and sport updates from the region.
In Newport News March 12 the Circuit Court saw jurors in Stowell vs Caale delayed while reports on major cases were relayed. Outside shipyard departments faced strikes as twenty piece workers quit amid wage discontent. Local court fines were issued for several offenses including disorderly conduct and larceny. A Maryland University baseball manager arranged a River View Park game with Newport News on April 17.
The Norfolk based baseball scene reflects many player moves and team shifts. Pop Pate Javis Langetard and Al McFarlan depart engagements while Giants face Lakewood weather risks. Kitson joins Hal Terryhill at Burlington. Chick Stahl stalls on signing a Дaston contract. Dick Padden and Jim Stockdale eyed by Pittsburg. Reddy Armstrong linked to Portsmouth in the Southern Virginia League. Drommy Stephenson set for Newport.
Stockholders vote to reduce capital from 128000 to 76000 at Bank of Sking wood West Virginia. Obituaries note Washington Wallace of Lewisburg aged 78 and Margaret Gray of Winchester aged 62. A Danville vote elected Joseph R. Anderson to a revenue commissioner seat over William Diffendal. An incident details Hi Lucas of Westmoreland traveling with a dead driver. Persecution prompts A Root of Five Parks to move away amid threats and arson attempts. Subpoena issued in Court at Nobingdon Va against S M Wood over alleged malicious production. court clash follows with Avery jailed on grand larceny claims.
In Nashville on March 12 the Tennessee Legislative clash over railroad influence produced two key votes. A road commission bill passed 02 to 47 amid party divisions, while a constitutional convention bill won narrow legislative support, signaling strong partisan momentum. The Senate also rejected the Olney arbitration treaty by 12 to 13 after a vigorous push by its supporters.
A Richmond native was crushed to death this morning between two hit cars at Whiston Gorge. The incident involved Cars, Richmiona, Marehla-Charles Whitlock, and Wyed 2 years, with initial reports indicating a fatal automotive collision.
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