Fitz Is Greatest On Earth In Norfolk Boxing Debacle
The Virginian reports John L. Corbett losing to Jim Fitz in a famed Norfolk bout with huge betting pools and varied public opinion. Bobbed crowds read bulletins as wagers around town reached thousands, with many locals claiming Fitz’s superior punching and fans split on the result.
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John Lewis
Fitz
Jim
Norfolk
John L
Corbett
Virginian
Dudletin
J. Myers
Billy Lints
Joan T. Lewis
Billy Lintwz
Mike Ryan
John J. O'Keefe
Itan Randolph
Sulivan
Reddy Armstrong
John S. Evans
Pitt
Charles Ormsby
Thad
Arthur A. O'Neill
Simmons Han and the Ornament Story Was No Surprise
Major C. ST. Broome says it was a general surprise that Corbett forced the fight too much. He notes that without that pressure, they would have had chances to win.
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B. Myers
Corbett
Irving
D. L. Groner
Fitz
M. Guy Tratl
James Ride
W. OW
N. N. Poulson
Tamehid Fitz
Pitz
CR. Prooke
Nan
Andrew Re
George Heppel
IF. Williams
M. J. Vellines
City Health Board discusses morgue care and disease controls
The Board of Health met with Dr. Chiles presiding. They noted 106 nuisances last week, 78 abated. McCormick proposed letting the Cemetery Committee take morgue control and a keeper be appointed by the Council. Diptheria card timing debated. bacteriological tests to guide. A nuisance at 336 Main Street ordered abated in ten days.
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Board of Health
Chiles
Vsa
McCormick
Pella
Riddick
Shepherd
McCormick and
Fetd
No. 336
Main Street
St Patrick’s Day Observances Across City Celebrate Emerald Isle
St Patrick s Day was quietly observed by Irish Americans and friends of the Emerald Isle. The crowd wore green ribbons and banners waved from the Hagstaff of the Daily Virginian Woundinary. Hibernians hosted a private smoker. Norfolk Lodge No. 1 2 0 celebrated Past Exalted Ruler Jan A Kelly of the Yellow Whi company with talks and a lively session.
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St. Patrick's Day
Old Ireland
Emerald Isle
Virginian
Hibernians
Norfolk Lodge No. Us
O. Elka
Jan A. Kelly
Yellow Whi
Norfolk Lodge
Oval Lodge
Ils
J. W. Cherry
Mr. Kelly
Tremendous Sensation as Speaker Resigns in Des Moines
In Des Moines Indiana on March 17 a dramatic scene unfolded in the Town Legislature as Representative Lambert read excerpts said to accuse building and town associations statewide of wholesale legislative corruption. Speaker Byers demanded a full reading and then resigned, denouncing the charges and urging a thorough inquiry as members offered resolutions of censure.
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Des Moines
Lambert
Byers
Maly
Mir
Probo
New Great South American Kidney Cure Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder pains relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It promptly eases pain in bladder kidneys and back and relieves water retention. Sold by WALKE & WILLIAMS, druggists, 102 Water street, Norfolk, Va.
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Walke & Williams
Drurgists
Water Street
Norfolk
Clairvoyant Prof Paseo Draws City’s Leading Citizens
Hundreds of leading citizens have consulted Prof. Paseo since his arrival in the city. The high return rate of patrons and their referrals signal notable success as he operates from New No. 60 and street.
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Paseo
New No. 60 and Street
Stopover tickets open via Baltimore and Ohio at Washington
Through tickets from East West North and South via Baltimore and Ohio allow a free stop in Washington by depositing the ticket with the B and O station agent on arrival. Washington draws visitors during Congress and will gain many travelers to see its public buildings and museums. Rudolphi and Wallace advertise a large variety of foreign woolens in the city. Dr Week offers eye examinations with guaranteed glasses.
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Nm Ee
East Man Street
Cove Street
Bank
Columbia Building
W. A. Conner
Gibbs Avenue
Wood and Coat Company
Chapel
Henry Streets
Coal and Wood Company
Laurence Waring
Attorney-Atlaw
Bank Street
Witom
Kent Street
Norfolk
N. Fivel
F. Fivel
Duke Street
Yarmouth Street
Reading
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Congress
National Capital
Legal wrangles over cruelty case and jail proceedings
Broad city court notes reveal a fight over the right to kill service animals, a burglary charge against Joe Smith, and multiple minor sentences. Local officials include notary T. A. Avelasto and trustees for Emmanuel Chapel. A float of jail appearances shows defendants fined or jailed for larceny and assault, with various cases continued or dismissed.
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I Jude AL 1
Hanckel
Corporation Court
S. Pe
Supreme Court of Appeils
Yanekel
Otficer Moore
T. A. Avelasto
O. S. Garten
J. D
Wrank Bain
Tazewell Taylor
George Tovall
Walter I. Taylor
Mammanuel Chapel
William Cagney
Ireland
United States
In the Court of Law and Chancery today Dela Mins
A court entry records Dela Mins, colored, filing for divorce from her husband Philip Ling in the 2a ivorive case. The document notes the action is filed in the Court of Law and Chancery.
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Court of Law
Cchancery
Dela Mins
Philip Ling
Almont Houses Decorated in Municipal Office Papering
The work of papering city offices in Almont is nearly finished with only the Street Sewer and Drain Department rooms left. Albert Stahl oversees the project. The main hall features gold yellow and gray, the auditors’ offices show gold and salmon with gold moulding, and the revenue commissioner Afr W. Dew’s wall decorations are green and proud. Portraits adorn various rooms, and the committee room employs blue and smoky diablo tones. The treasury uses gold and gray, the water department white and blue, and the city engineer’s office blue and silver with Mr Brooke in gold.
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Ef Duthieng
Albert Stahl
Revenue
Afr
W. W. Dew
Gteen
Proid
Honsy
Ette
Patrick
Watts
Chavetahit, MN
Stavenson Guid Diyane
Treasury Department
Water Department
Brooke
Organ and Song Recital Planned at St Mary's Church
The community awaits a March 1 Sunday organ and song recital at St Mary's Church featuring Masa Wearing soprano and organist. Mme d Arina and Mr Ventome are billed to perform newly introduced numbers. Proceeds benefit Vincent's Hospital. The event coincides with the vesper service at 4 o'clock and aims to attract a large audience without clashing with other parish activities.
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Coliman
Masa Wearing
St. Mary’s
Vincent
Saks and Co Show Ready Made and Bespoke Menswear
Not every man knows Saks and Co make clothes, yet they do and their west window features fine ready to wear and piece goods for men. The display is attractive and tailored fits appeal to those seeking something different, while confirming Saks sells both ready made garments and made to order options.
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Saks & Co
Sullings
Saks
Berkeley Virginia Seeks Proposals for 25000 5 Percent Bonds
The town of Berkeley Va invites sealed proposals for 5 percent thirty year permanent improvement bonds totaling 25000 dollars. Bids due April 7 1897 noon. Bonds dated July 1897 with 1000 dollar denominations. Interest paid semiannually. Submit cashier’s check for 1 percent. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Berkley
Muarch
John Whetstone
Norfolk
New York
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North Carolina
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J.J. Gray
Hihser
P. W
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Newport News
Wool and Coal Company
Thirty-second Street
Phiadelphia
Ee Oe
W. J.alder
Chattanooga
Tenn
Myo
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Boston
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Port Norfolk
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Port Norfolk Land Companny
Hagerstown
Sree Bitner
Tlagerstown
Ben.selig
Cichester
Chochester Chemical Co
Philadelphia
He. Phoggard & CO
Anna Girring
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
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Bali
George W, Duvat, CO
OLD Dominion Guano CO
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Maple Avenue
C. I. Woodsend
Fenchurch Street
Holt
J. T. Robinson
Buckingham
Church Street
Hopkins
Pompadour -Jim
the Virginian’s Bulletins
MR. Brogit
TRE
Lews
Suceeceun
Nance, Rudolphi & Wallace
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Jude Wanckel
Supreme Court
Suik-Sont
Grant
Nowa
Frank Moore
Gill Reid
Justice Tomlin
Moore
Reed
Kelly
Joe Smith
Tomlin
Blanche Heabhyson
Calore
Green's Court
Thomas Perry
Purdy
James Mahoney
Itt Johnson
M. Nicholson
Louisa Miller
Charles Tray
George Turner
Mina
L. Williams
PTE Phlornis Mae Liks
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Phoenis Mutual Life Insurance Company
Jocalion
Home
Fortford
Conn
Jonathan 1 Bunce
May
Charles I. Lawrence
J. T. Bousht
Oeus Vata
Bouboch
Vir- BiiWar
Sonatitan BR. Branch
Charles I, Lawrence
Tartford
Pie Ackerly Company
J. Loring Norvell
Ackerly Printing
Mood
Tate
Rudolphi & Wal-lace
Alain Street
Almont
Hosa’ Brion
Hee
Ming
Brent
Dr. Mivey
Marsila LA. Wiepte
Cor
Windsor and Mightaveres
Driamblevon
L. B. Firey
Tusthu
Sat
Aenean van W Yor's Academy Op? Music
Matinem
Wilton Lackaye
Marie Wainwright
Fdr All Star
Coaldock
Worest Robinson
Aivan Donghiss
Joseph Allen
Allee Evans
Grace Mae Lamkin
DR. Belgraff
Tromplese
Srente Vffects
Foe
JF. Sarg & Son
John W. Burrow
Que Sulesroom
Grinby Sti
Norfolit
Charlotte. ST
O. Bass
Danie
Prianin
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