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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
5
Norfolk observes Confederate memorial day with street cleanup and holiday closings while rain disrupts ceremonies. repairs to a county jail front and ongoing work on bridges and ferry routes affect travel and local life.
The Confederate Memorial Day exercises will begin at 6 p.m. with speakers and invited guests. A parade forms at Crawford street at 6 p.m. to the armory, marching at 3 20 p.m. sharp with units including Third Virginia Battalion Infantry Maj. R I Warren and Grimes Battery Capt C A Warren, then Confederate veterans and the Ladies' Memorial Association. The procession travels to Court and monument, where oration by Capt. J Z Burroughs of Norfolk will occur, followed by a dress parade and cheers as bands play and the route retraces to the cemetery and back to the monument.
Managers of the South Misterlin League decide to abandon the league on the eve of the opening. Key players and teams are disrupted, with Sulelk unable to arrive and provided no clear replacement. Fans hope for a future game in Norfolk to satisfy demand.
Weank Kharris a negro youth aged about 11 years was sent to jail yesterday for thirty days for hurting breaking windows and bad behavior. He caused fear in the Walker neighborhood and attacked his aunt when corrected. He lives with his aunt and has no parents.
A bond of 2000 to indemnify the city against injury losses by the Port Norfolk project has been furnished by the Port Norfolk railroad. A $1,000 check remains for faithful performance. Work is ready to start as soon as the Council president signs papers. Mr. Sherwood, having resigned, prompted a Council meeting tonight to elect a new president and possibly allow work to begin Monday with crews ready to deploy.
A man named Ja Poiman was arrested and jailed after a disturbance at the Cine, tied to a violence allegation and a long list of victims. Bail set from ten dollars down to five dollars, with many complainants noted.
A young man named Joe Udopiee was brought from Babine with charges including theft of a watch. He faced a mother and other titled individuals in a case involving a Mrs Joe Lornshine. He was remanded for trial at the July term of the County Court.
Wise Board of Trade special committee hears Bay Line changes affecting Portsmouth truck traffic. Conferees note Norfolk departures, demand truck access, and seek freight flow to Baltimore markets with compromise to permit shipments from Portsmouth or Norfolk as conditions permit. Bay Line promises revised tickets reading from Norfolk.
A morning blaze at Portsmouth damaged a warehouse on the old Atheathe and Deaville Wharf. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames after smoke alert led to discovery of burning cotton bales moved from Newport News ships. Officials suspect smoldering cotton caused the fire, with potential loss near three thousand barrels of fuel and arson unlikely.
A called City Council meeting will consider accepting Mr. Sherwood's resignation and the election of a president. Numerous important matters require attention, and AML members are urged to ensure proper authorization to act.
Daily noon to two free meals offered at Charles White's former stand 611 Crawford street by Witehead and Son with umbrellas and assorted goods.
Our entire stock at east includes S8.to suits and FILO suits for $7.00 plus $1.50 and $15.00 suits. Children's suits at $2.00 and $4.50. All our neckwear in latest designs. Proportionate reductions across stock. After the date, regular prices resume at BRESSAULR & ANTITONY on Main Street.
An OCR fragment lists furniture items and brands offered by Wo Crawford's Furniture and Carpet House in Thebes. It mentions wheels, gloves, negligees, and various names such as Welton & Co and Wiroetson & Co. The text appears as garbled catalog prose with several misread words and prices.
Court examined witnesses on Verio Symbd crime as to impartiality of a Portsmouth jury. Defense sought venue change, urging bias. Judge granted change and adjourned to hear further voir dire.
Don Baker of Columbus Ohio set a world indoor track record at the Coliseum, covering the mile distance in a tehel detail. The previous mark was d-5. Judges awarded the record and it will be claimed under L.A.W. rules.
Ad advertises free sample of Dr King’s New Wife Mills for constipation and sick headache. Promotes trial by sending address to In 1 Bucklen andoe Chitugu. Claims non deleterious, pure vegetable ingredients and energy boosting effect. Sold by Durroyw Martha Co drugists.
A local sale advertises 8750 and four all wool suits from Levy and Jacons at 200 High Street. The notice invites customers to view the collection and consider purchases.
A local sale promises prices marked on men’s suits will hold only until the 11th of May. Shoppers can save from 1.50 to 9 on a selection of tailored garments, inviting buyers to take advantage of the limited time offer at LRESLACER & ANTIIONY.
The regular monthly town council meeting last night covered committee reports and budget plans. Topics included property repairs infrastructure bids for sidewalks and bridges, advertising for sealed proposals, and water works upgrades. A charity entertainment at Washington Hall was announced to support St. Patrick’s church and charitable causes, with local residents invited to attend.
Reports from London Paris Philadelphia and Chicago summarize diplomatic and corporate actions. Horace Porter as ambassador to Prussia aims to block Purgithon measures. a May meeting in St Lewis plans a May 1896 event. Comte Castelane writes Baron Mackay of a charitable million for city building. Western Passenger Association seeks new member lines including Wisconsin Central and Minneapolis and Omaha.
Nearly 400 leading business and professional figures gathered in Cleveland on May 12 as Thon and Freland addressed the audience on economic and civic topics urging cooperation and development.
An ad warns of throat weakness from exposure and temperature change and promotes Scott’s Emulsion of Cod liver Oil as a cure. It claims the product heals inflammation and strengthens the system and notes it is sold by all druggists at 50 cents and 1.00 by Scott & Bowne in New York.
Richmond Va May 13 Preliminary notes show today's U S Circuit Court of Appeals proceedings. Cases include No 226 Daniel H Chamberlain receiver South Carolina Railway company v S M Pierson in error and No 229 United States v Dli Boyd et al with later reference to J H Pyer v Richmond Traction company and a call for briefs within thirty days. The Hyer stock dispute centers on alleged company obligation and legal remedy.
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