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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1896

Page

2

In Court Yesterday Aimed at Coloured Boy Bowser

In Burroughs court yesterday a series of cases saw Bowser charged with attempted wife poisoning using carbolic acid in whiskey. The wife claimed mistaken intent and the warrant was dismissed with costs. Other minor offenses and Rosenberg's case on false pretenses moved to grand jury.

Neva Young's Chireh Street Bowser Juliussl. Saunders Anotensa Siward Sutton Arralgne Pelfce Mary Smith Sutton Mormoe Julius T. Saunders Accnemy Land Lynnhaven TP. Z. Morris Rosenberg Wm. Mok. Wovudhouse Gimbert W. Bowser Walker Costa Frank Moore Wille Smith Spencer Mamie Ackiss Mamie Cheeseman Mars White Oher Hospftn Wiite Iinney Bert Shit Grand Hertha Jones Tosis Addie Meyo Wdwared J Sutton Morris Rosenberg Daniel Keeling W. HH. M . Whity John Ward

Night political meetings in first ward and upper district

The John S and S Barbour Democratic Club of the First Ward reported a large meeting with twenty new members. In the Upper district Republicans were in full sway. Bowdenites and Lambking groups held meetings with varied turnout. An accident at a Huntersville basket factory left a boy with a leg injury and possible amputation.

Thin City John S&s. Barbour Democratic Club First Ward Diamond Quartette Fitegerald Messrs Brhinmier, Jr George M. Pollard J. 2. Parr Guy Hall Lambking Bowdenites Samaritan Hall St. Paul Street Odd Pellew Itall Bute Street W. D. Groner Lawrence Groner George L. Pryor Jacob I. Lield Bowdenlies W. H.C. Brown Matt N. Lewils George Stephens Echmond Colonel Lamb

Those Sliver Wedding Ar and Mrs RR L Harwell Celebrate

The Sliver Wedding of Mr and Mrs RR L Harwell was hosted at their Clay avenue residence in Wrambleton ward with about 200 friends calling. A full evening featured family, handsome gifts, and a program of music and song including duets, solos, and a recitation performed by local guests. In other news, on March 20 freight rates from New York to Richmond will drop under Old Dominion Steamship Line, reducing some articles below prior levels.

Huntersvile Lessie Bape Buge Johnson's Avenue Thuntersville Lessie Harold Lanivan Bri. W. Baxter RR. L. Harwell Clay Avenue Wrambleton Ward W. R. Butcher Bonney Jordan Bolo Emma Gilt Belle Maroh New York Richmond Old Dominion

Baltimore M E Conference discusses women delegates

The 12th annual M D Conference in Baltimore adjourned after reading ministerial appointments. A debate on admitting women as delegates occurred then was laid on the table. Notices include Washington District appointments and a list of presiding elders and circuits.

Baltimore W. Geldwine Th. F. Clarkson Cuba Washington L. B. Wilson Brookland and Langdon W. F Lnpaysia Wrtville J. Oren Galthersburg W.L. Richardson Kensington MM. Moore Liawhsun's William Harris Jaytonsville S. 8 Wests Severn Smith Spencerville Weats Tenally Amiens Ua James C. McLaren Douglass J. le. Walsh Dumbartom West Chorgetown J. C Fifteenth Street W. Wy van Arsdale Ieteher Chapel

Norfolk News in Brief Highlights Local Happenings

Norfolk grows mall facilities with Newport News upgrades. Ocean View Hotel adds sixteen rooms and a new kitchen. Y M C A speaker C. Towson, Union Mission, and Rev. Howell at Gospel Rescue Mission share public talks. Basketball at YOMA CLA draws large crowd. St Patrick’s Day seen with shamrocks. Southern railway steamer Atlanti between Norfolk and Mattimore to launch in Philadelphia. Epworth League hosts a social at Cumberland Street M E Church. Dress and masquerade hall at Muster Woods Hall under Prof S Meeht. Maud Howard jailed for drunkenness sent to Prorence Crittenden Home. Wessener named general freight and passenger agent of Chesapeake and Western. Inspector Julius Iformes surveys Norfolk Custom-house progress. Proverner Crittenden Home staff escort two girls to Baltimore for placement. Mrs W W Valentine returns from funeral of Rev T E Coulbourn. Milford Davis released from jail after pardon. case involved felonious cutting. Newport News steamer libeled by Cmlb Goodwin for $19,000 damages from collision. Me Feyn Doran, former Norfolk resident, passes arduous naval service exam in Washington.

Norfolk Newport News Kitchka Ocean View C. 2.Towson Union Mission J. D. Howell Gospel Rescue Mission Church Street St. Patrick's Day Green Isle Southern Railway Atlanti Mattimore Philadelphia Epworth League of Cumberland Street M. E. Church Muster Woods Hall Fenchurel Street S. Meeht Maud Howard Crittenden Home Kling Wessener Norfolk and Western Chesapeake and Western Julius ‘CL Iformes Methodist Protestant Church Coulbourn Milford Davis O' Worrall Annie Brooks Norfolk Sant Washington Steamboat Company Cmleb Goodwin Roush Feyn Doran Washington Doray Ft WI Sonne Tine Egypto Othe Waves Yard

Abolish Compulsory Pilgrims Trade Debate In Senate

The Tonee Committee on Merchant Marine to-day advanced a proposal to abolish compulsory registrations for vessels. A reporter notes abolition would affect women’s roles and strong supporters argue for it while opponents demand state registration tied to coastwise trade interests.

Washington I. i. Mare Phatise

Massachusetts Battleship Massachusetts on prelude test run

Philadelphia March 17 the battleship Massachusetts started from Cramp shipyard for unofficial test runs. The trip will focus on engines and refinery against likely conditions, manned by Cramp yard crew. Notable guests include Major Edward Carpenter and Admiral Myrakol among others.

Philadelphia Massachusetts Frien Crmunps Dailiders Lorette Amon MT. Darlidson Brooklyn Edwin 3 Crump Sarment

Southern Railway plans Baltimore Norfolk line launch

Washington reports the Southern Railway will establish a line of steamers between Baltimore and Norfolk by June. The Atlanta, the new steamer, will launch at Crump's shipyard Philadelphia tomorrow. A large Atlanta party will attend, with Pullman sleeping cars to Philadelphia. Treasury gold reserve ends the day at 127,564.10 with withdrawals of 117,000.

Washington Southern Railway Maltimore Norfolk Atlanta Crump Philadelphia Treasury Vo Diy

Weather Report For Washington March 17 1896

Weather report from Norfolk shows fair conditions for Port Virginia and North Carolina with warmer air inland. A broad high pressure belt extends from the mid Atlantic coast to the Central Rocky Mountains, keeping conditions generally clear east of the Mississippi. Temperatures are lower along the south Atlantic and lower Mississippi Valley, with fair weather expected on the Atlantic coast for Wednesday. Calendar data lists sun rise and set times, high and low tides, and local meteorological figures. Sir J. J. Gray serves as observer.

Washington, D. C PortVirginia North Carolina Meterological Dama WU. S Thevayy Sir J. J. Gray

Dixon Triumphs Over Marshall After Fifteen Rounds

Boston March 17 George Dixon defeated Jerry Marshall in a fifteen round fight. Dixon dominated early and pressed on. Marshall tired and clinched to survive. Marshall quit after the seventh round as Dixon maintained pace and control throughout the bout. In Richmond the State Supreme Court of Appeals released the day’s proceedings with cases Mouradtock Insurance Co. v Roadefor Bros and Riggan's administrator v iean on the docket.

Jerry Mashnott Boston George Dixon Jerry Marshall Dixon Tong Marshall Mrshall Marshall Mareshall State Court of A&a Richmond State Supreme Court of Appeals Mouradtock Insurance Company Roadefor Brothers Berryman Green James 2 Riggan Ipean Ogerore Bineh

Rochester Bangurt Lamp And Decorated Tolley Sets

A fragment lists items with misread brand names and prices including a lamp, Tolley sets in 10 pieces, tin cups and saucers, and various tableware. The text shows regular prices and discount or sale labeling in a disordered OCR format from a Rochester catalog page. Several brand lines such as WAVILAND, TRAVILAND, and RUSSELL'S STEEL KNIVES appear with inconsistent pricing.

Waviland & Cos Traviland & CO Russell Ivor

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