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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1896

Page

5

Port Said and Seen Trouble in Cotton Factory District

A chaotic urban page reports residents of Wesightly Monmuchs Street and surrounding districts facing conflicts over a cotton factory. Mentioned are storms, police investigations, and a string of local incidents, including thefts, fires, and a court-facing disruption. Rev Mortimer Castell visits Petersburg families, while a ball season ticket is acknowledged by The Virginian. A major fire at Wilkins yard burns meat houses and equipment, prompting police warrants and arrests.

Hampton Roads Mortimer Castell Petersburg Park View Texas Board of Police Commissioners Charles Hesse Florence Que Grove Pine Street Mavy Yard Josiah T Nicholas Isaiah Nichols Norfolk and Pertenwaith Baptist South Street Baptist Church Tre Fulton Factory Negra Bas Neal Ale Yen Benird Crassier Ametts Poris Pyne Whig Messrs Meoward Land Dives Cathrell Paak Malob Wilkins Aveloel Ty Aimee Court of Appeals Gand Telme Tatianna Port Royal Halley Rossloth M. Bromerton Mort Kewell Norfolk Messrs. Breslau & Amihungy

Easter Ties and Furnishings Sale at Charles Welton Co

Local ads advertise a one week sale at Charles Welton & Co offering Easter ties hats and men furnishings. Promotions include low prices on stock such as coats trousers underwear and gloves with emphasis on seasonal goods at reduced rates in a small city setting.

Nobby Baaster Chailes Ro Welton & UO Oxford

Man Entered House While Drunk Lays Beside Owner in Bed

A white man forced entry into Mr Persons home on Ryan Street between two cemeteries shortly after 4 am. He woke Mr Persons and his brother, was disoriented, and lay in bed with them before police arrived. The intruder claimed he thought he was at home and offered little intelligible explanation. He was taken to the station, identified as Pin gay, and fined for disorderly conduct. Mr Persons stated he did not believe he intended to steal anything, expressing relief at the outcome.

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Portemouth vs Texas Steers baseball game slated this afternoon

The Portemouth team faces the Texas Steers this afternoon at four o clock. Regular admission applies with ladies charged fifteen cents to enter the crowd stand. Strong turnout is expected for what should be a well attended game.

Portemouth Texas Vetorsten Wells Prae- Lee

Annoy-yard Notes and Yard Dues Clarified in Payment Dates

A notice states payments on the Ist and 10th of each month instead of the 1st and 15th previously. Hunter Griffin, clerk in the Yards and Docks Department, remains confined at home due to illness.

Hunter Griffin Yaris and Docks Department

Suit Styles Promising Low Price Display Window

Diet Woue Sperfiog Note improperly garbled ad copy offering suits from Levi & Jacobs and M. Hosenbaum at 200 Hekater and 416 High Street. It touts ready made and made to order options with prices from $1.00 to $6.00 and up, urging readers to check the window display.

Levy & Jacos Hekater Geder M. Hosen Baum High Street

Weat Point News Reflects Political and Local Turmoil

Richmond March 27 special report from Weat Point covers Democratic League in Richmond and Staunton factions over a presidential nomination, local meetings, and preparations for the St Louis Convention. It notes delegates, primary timing, new members, and boyhood sports, with details on fires, funerals, and shoplifting incidents affecting the town.

Richmond Metsinley St Louis Staunton State Tito Lawticktes

North Carolina Hatton Interviewed on Political Alignments

A fragmented report from Raleigh notes discussions around Republican and Populist factions. It mentions figures like McDowell and Chet, reporting tensions between parties, conventions, and proposals for a silver electoral ticket amid local county road costs and campaign dynamics.

Arrivals and notes from Mertford and nearby towns

The list details numerous arrivals at Newby Howse including James Parker and John I Pinker, with many North Carolina and South Carolina names. A separate report notes a speakeasy court case and a spring stock delivery for fishermen, amid weather and recovery updates.

Howse James Parker North Carty W.O. Roblin U.S. A John I Pinker North Carolina Thomas Wilt Noriarations AL Sowal Badieageney Jones Skhwler Mewins Hime North bSiateen Hilentons Jobo North Carollin Mirtin Norfolk Wych Leroy Pruden Curall Awwilwem Bettie Mieperpeetiey Vtinott Carolinas North Ciera Wakes

Unclear historic notice from March meeting in Maine

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a March meeting, a school or district event, and a potential sale or public notice. It references people with surnames Samers and Werter and mentions births and a game in Pitts, but the readable content is heavily garbled, lacking coherent facts.

Special teenire attendiul at Amierloue do Abay OYPowe

In Southern Pines Amerhernh Filles NLOC report an upcoming event at Hotel Alpha titled tribes Maw-Bhookbridge of Amierloue do Abay OYPowe attendiul. Locals expect to make the trip from Southern towns tomorrow the 28th with a focus on culture and fruit.

Amerhernh Filles Nloc Mare iWetel Alpha Amierloue

Ill and expected visitors in Loxghel area

Messy OCR note reports Mr Bell very sick with help hoped from Dwenmers and mentions Liverman at the plain today with others arriving tomorrow for a supper or meeting. unclear names and places but indicates a local gathering and illness.

Bell Alt Liverman Foxebed Murel

Berkley Funeral For Major Henry F Wood Howie

An obituary item records the funeral of Major Henry F Wood Howie at 1 o clock today at the M E Church on Chettout Street. The piece notes arrival of Gibbs and bride from North, and mentions local officials and police committee discussions surrounding the event.

Henry F. Wood Howie Ofelock Chettout M. E My. J. Gibbs Bride Eiettie Light Company Lyseum- Dvd de Hind Herkley Mths Teligabeth Ives Mivin Strong A. Bion Colupod Darth Athena Norfolk Mutya Iran Merkley Mars Carrie Lambert

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