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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

5

Justice Haynes replies to criticism over warrant case actions

The Virginian prints Justice Haynes's response to a published article and affidavits from multiple witnesses. Key testimony disputes that Constables Anderson and Linehan were present when a March warrant was issued, with Haynes asserting neither was in his office and that Anderson did not speak to him about the warrant.

Justice Haynes The Virginian Loval Haynes Constable Anderson Linehan Portsmouth Hutchinson Goodman Commonwealth Anderson May. Haynes Rose Blake Erick Martin State of Virginia George A. Brooks Ivey State of Virginia CL Haynes Vine T C. Haynes Afr Anderson Or Linehan

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promotes Clean Skin Record

The ad touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as turning men into new versions by purifying blood. It claims thousands posed for photos with blemish free skin and asserts the remedy’s enduring power and unmatched record against imitators.

Ayer

Controversy Over Case Dismissal Linked to Portmouth Act

The Virginian discusses a dispute involving Clerk Mantin of Norfolk County Court and CG Haynes J P regarding a $1 bill related to the dismissal of a case. Anderson Linehan and others testify, with Haynes denying fault. The paper suggests both sides produced affidavits, leaving veracity unsettled.

Sympathy resolutions and church offers in Portsmouth 1897

Compiled 1897 resolutions from Monumental M E church and others expressing sympathy for St Pauls Catholic church after a fire, offering the use of chapel space and lecture rooms. Letters show exchanges between Rev Thomas J Brady Court Street Baptist Church and St Pauls leaders, with Kilian Girardy, Owen, and others referenced.

Portsmouth T. C. Brady Board of Monumental M M. FE. Church South St. Paul's Catholic Church Thomas J. Brady Court Street Baptist Church A. KE. Owen Oxford Hall Thomas J. Girardy St. Paul's Dr. Owen Monumental M. E. Church St. Paul's Church Oxford Uns Thos I. Brady mandOhe

Youths arrest may 24 hours hold after drunkenness and theft claim

Frank Wood 17 from Ohio and Benjamin Rudd 18 from Petersburg were arrested Sunday night for drunkenness and trespass. Wood claims a Wilmington N C ride was stolen and Rudd says he walked here. They were committed for twenty four hours with Wood to be sent back to Wilmington. Rudd's fate pending decision.

Frank Wood Ohio Benjamin Rudd Petersburg Wood Wilmington N. C Mudd Rudd

Fire rumors and local notices stir Portsmouth community

A jumble of local items describes a fire scare on King Street, upcoming events and lectures, openings of Miss Stokes and Mrs. Kaupman, and various notices. It notes travel plans of Masons to Washington, rebuild efforts at St Pauls, and tax collection visits by W H Lockhart, with deaths and funerals of local residents and rumors of threatened arson dismissed by The Virginian.

Portsmouth Miss Stokes A. BE. Owen Cavalry Baptist Church W. . Vinnelsuon & Co Washington Street Allison Baltimore Brady Loucke Madison Hotel Democratic Committee King Street Washington McWinley Central Church St. Paul's Church Stonewall Camp C. V Portsmouth Times Chambershire Compwins Tiehard Drake W. H. Lockhart G. W. Gilbert South Norfolk Surance Chambers Fire Oo Velock Robert Drake Harmaini J. KR. Powler TH. B. Williams Roberts & Williams Co Philadelphia Wim. J. Thomas Sid County Street Hovelock Cedar Crove Little Pyairlie Nash London Middle Streets Funsten Cedar Grove Cemetery J. C. Schoolfield Petersburg Ile Schoolfeld Sharp Norfolk Green Street Bart Clifforn Akip Annie L. Stokes Widnesday Thursdaay Palace Crawford Street Miss Stores Berkley

City terror as fires menace Portsmouth residents

The text reports nightly arson attempts and fires around Portsmouth causing fear among residents. Night patrols, a shooting at suspects, and pursuit through streets are described alongside calls for decisive action and protective measures by local authorities. Officials study a new road route to Gilmerton and a ward meeting considers watchmen subscriptions for security.

Portsmouth James Hutchins Morrison Street Washington Street John T. Halstead Omecer Winnieder Ok Neville South Street Charles Lash Court Street Clover Columbia Street James Copeland Joseph T. Dike Henry Duke Id J. WW. Bassett Portlock Gilmerton Ie Magiaazine Todiy Pan Navy Yard Messrs. W. Grand J. B. Maupin Wow, Old, Billsoly Portsmouth Company

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