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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1897

Page

6

Wanted Agents and Salesmen Across Towns for Commission

Classified notice seeks sales agents and salesmen in multiple cities for commission based work. No deliveries or heavy lifting required. Flexible terms, free proofs and sample cigars offered, with payments per day and territory coverage.

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City Court Roundup: Perjury, Kidnapping, and Fines

In the City Courts Hubert Mackie faced perjury charges as Shmiel Croanie testified. John Stoberts, a cabin boy, linked to the Cambrian King gang. Crone released after disclosure. Mackie’s accuser remanded until next Tuesday. Rosanoke crew member Gallin fined for embezzlement and drunkenness. Various minor cases include cyclist ran down, assaults, breaches, and larceny with fines and short jail time. multiple defendants discharged for lack of evidence. Andrew Wins released on peace bond. others await Monday hearings.

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Property Transfers Report From Atlantic City Ward

Land records show U. G. Williams and associates transfer to WLS an OSV property at the northeast Intersectional Avenue and Burt Street for 4 dollars. Atlantic City Land Company sells a Spring Street lot to William J. Stanworth for 700 dollars.

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Notable Norfolk Defeats Newark in Rough Baseball Clash

Norfolk routed Newark 9 to 0 after Newark players balked at the fifth inning, with sharp fielding by Weddige and McFarlan and strong pitching by Leary and Newton. Carrick, Wittrock, and Gilman drew strong censure for misplays and poor conduct as Norfolk supporters jeered the visitors in a tempestuous caplind city game.

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Rain Interferes as Newark and Visitors Clash In Slow Innings

In a delayed game the Newark club led early but rain interrupted after five innings. Weddige and Wentz contributed with hits and steals while Wells and Gilman endured tough outs. The delay paused play for twenty five minutes as both sides battled fatigue and the umpires halted action.

Virginia league ironies and umpire debates

A chaotic summary of baseball figures and players across Virginia, Washington, Norfolk, and support for umpire Jones amid Southern-Northern tensions. Commentary notes perceived bias, calls for even enforcement, and references to various players and teams in a period backdrop.

Fragmented OCR notes describe crowd scenes at Philadelphia venue

A garbled segment recalls attendees gathering at an Academy of Music event in Philadelphia. The text mentions an audience seated in cooler surroundings and references performers or pages moving through the program, with scattered names and details that are hard to parse.

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Mehmond Boys Rally But Lose Close Duel In District Match

Mehmond Va faced a tough defeat to Duntersoy on a season page. The Mehmond lineup consistently trailed by a narrow margin as the period clock faded. Richmond and Materran led the effort with scattered hits while Dertteros Silwtta Sehna bel Wes contributed for the opponents.

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Athletes Triumph Over Laneneter In Unsteady May Game

The Athletes defeated Laneneter in a pretty contest lasting two innings amid variable play. Athletics pitcher Geomerem Kale held third base with steady infield defense. Attendance 2 500. Score RW Ath 8 Lan 0. Garvin and Vox, West and Riach pitched and played outfield.

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Hartford Defeats Reading In Afternoon Baseball Game

Hartford and Reading clashed in a tight affair with Hartford taking a win amid disputed calls. Umpire ruled a key play against Reading, while Pry, Stoadie, Amole, and Kinsella contributed for Hartford.

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Baseball Fans Pack Norfolk Philadelphia Field

Shaky OCR fragment shows fans entering the field and grandstands crowded with anxious supporters as a game unfolds, highlighting a lively, tense atmosphere at the stadium.

Olympians Edge Newport News In Tight Park Contest

In Newport News on May 1 the Olympians played great ball and won by two points over Newport News. Seehris and Williams produced standout coaching and plays. The bathers’ work impressed, and the fast paced, hotly contested match drew praise from spectators.

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Baseball scores from the National League games yesterday

Listings show results with teams including Baltimore 20 over St Louis 7, Chicago 0 over Brooklyn 4, Cleveland 3 over Boston 1, second game Cleveland 6 over Shostom 7, Millsburg 2 over Washington 0. No Louisville-Philadelphia game reported.

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Cryptic Row of City Matches and Names

Fragmented listing shows multiple city pairings and venues including Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Philadelphia New York with unclear matchups and venues suggesting a sports or event schedule. No clear outcomes or dates are provided.

Indians Tie With Visitors As Pitching Stymies Offense

Cleveland and Boston battled to a draw in a tight game as Cuppy held the visitors to four hits while Cleveland hammered Sol Ivan for a win. Lewis logged six innings with two hits allowed. MaDemott started the next frame in relief, and the account continues on the fifth page.

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Summer Wear for Ladies at Key Store Drive

Store showcases VALOIS LACE and Fancy NAINSOUK designs for Summer Dresser at 7c per yard. New Shirt Waists Collars and Ties added last week offer low prices and high quality. Remnants in Percales and Ginghams offered at nominal rates per yard.

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