Doleman Trial Exposes Gas House Robbery Confession
On the third day of the Coleman trial, Linn testified via confession detailing the planned burglary at Davis Grocery, the gas works alibi, and the loot including money, cigarettes, and beer. He described fleeing noises, shots, and how the pair divided contraband before returning home in the early hours.
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Linn
Frank Linn
Gashouse Lane
Norfolk
Coleman
Robery
Prisopher
Commonwealth
Doleman
Davis’ Brocery
Fort Lane Gate
Green Street Gate
Gens House Lane
Hatton's Field
The
Stanwood
Court Adjourns as Testimony Sets Stage for Verdict
The court adjourned until today after remarks urging consultation with the Commonwealth's attorney. Melle Taylor Linn is to testify this morning, which should close the case, with the court to instruct the jury and proceed to closing arguments.
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Commonwealth
Melle Taylor Linn
Haenival of Momerce Portsmouth Star Names Local Firms
A dense list appears featuring many Portsmouth businesses and associated names such as M. Rosenbaum Levy Jacobs J Rosenbaum Globe Shoe Store Whitehurst Riley Cherry Albert and Seaboard Air Line railroad among others. The material reads like a directory snippet or business notices page from multiple Portsmouth publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Star
Daily Pilot
the Virginian
The
Evening Times
M. Rosenbaum
Levy & Jacobs
N. Y. Clothing Company
Jacobosky Bros
Portsmouth Coal and Ice Company
J. Rosenbaum
Flofheitmer
Globe Shoe Store
T. O'Connor
W. C. Nash
Whitehurst & Riley
Cherry & Albert
W. S. Langhorne
A. Bur
Bank of Portsmouth
Peoples’ Bank
Ellenor & Armentrout
J. Walter & Bro
R. LB. Daugherty
C. W. Hudgins
Wm. Miller
A. B. Rtobertson
C. J. Codd
C. R. Welton
Portsmouth Tea Company
S. J. James
G. M. Reynolds
Thomas Scott
Portsmouth Jewelry Company
Neville & Grubb
Evening ‘Vimes
Sol Tischler & Co
J. C. Ashton
J. A. Morris & Co
Breslauer & Anthony
Wm. G. Maupin
W. E. Vimelson & Co
Thomas Capetta
Star Shoe Store
L. GC. Long & Son
J. G. Ophelia
T. H. Hundley
A. J. Phillips
Missing Ferry Tickets Stolen From Old Dominion Line Box
A box of 250000 ferry tickets delivered to Messie Gill and Thomas was found 2000 short ten days later. Benjamin Dayvis is implicated in sorting the freight and Davis was arrested after 80 tickets were found on him. He said tickets were sold to George Brown and Richard Edwards of Norfolk. about 1800 tickets recovered awaiting hearing.
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Messie. Gill
Thomas
Old Dominion
Mr. Gill
Walsh
Co. P. Brownley
Benjamin Dayvis
Davis
Brownley
George Brown
Richard Edwards
Norfolk
Saunders Jailed for Alleged Theft of Paint
Yesterday morning Justice dismissed on Saunders charged with stealing paint from the Norfolk and Carolina railroad. Witnesses testified they never gave paint to Saunders. The judge fined him $5 and 15 days, then increased to $10 and costs totaling $16.75, paid. Railroad authorities call Saunders an excellent man and say he was never known to steal before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamen Dick Saunders
Sllmden
Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Saunders
Hitter
Saunders Jis
Commission to Inspect Bridges and Toll Roads Ordered
Judge Portlock heard reports that commissioners will inspect the Indian Pole draw bridge Cottage Toll bridge and the 2nd Princess Anne turnpike roads to assess needed repairs An order requires other company members to appear May 21 and show why tolls should not be suspended Commissioners are appointed three times yearly to examine tall bridges and roads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portlock
Princess Anne
Trustees to Offer Sale of Property in South Norfolk
Today at noon A H Martin Foster Black and P F D Gill trustees will offer for sale in front of the courthouse valuable property in South Norfolk. Investors are advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Martin
Foster Black
PF. D. Gill
Norfolk
Bentlemen Honor John A. Codd at Mulveys Port Norfolk
Thursday night a large group gathered at Mulvey's in Port Norfolk to extend a warm reception to Mr. John A. Codd. The event showed strong enthusiasm and respect from the local Bentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulvey’s
Port Norfolk
John A. Codd
Arrest of Daniel Jenkins Overwatch Theft Incident
Daniel Jenkins was arrested last night by Officer Moonnapie for stealing a watch from a man named Smith and selling it to a party at North Street. The incident involved attending an unrelated gathering and occurred at the North Street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Jenkins
Moonnapie Toy
Smith
North Street
Bargain Clothing Store Ad Promises Low Prices
Advertising copy urges readers to visit Breslauer & Anthony at 114 High Street to inspect good clothes offered at small prices, emphasizing savings and tangible proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslauer & Annthony
High Elreet
Crawford Furniture and Carpet House Ad Listing Doors and Windows
Wire doors and windows in stock with odd sizes made to order and hing. Fridges refrigerators and mosquito nets also available at Crawford Furniture and Carpet House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Furniture and Carpet House
Local Clothiers Promote Inexpensive Wool Suits and Accessories
An assortment of bargain garments including $7.50 and $10 all wool suits is advertised by Levy & Jacobs at 200 High Street. Also advertised are the best $1 umbrella from W. E. Vinnelson & Co. and newly arrived negigee shirts from Charles R. Welton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy & Jacobs
High Street
Port Norfolk Notes Marked by Fines and Local Nuisances
Port Norfolk items report small court fines for street bricks and license violations, a sewer of theft claims, and local notices. Prominent mentions include Col J L Peltz returning home, M Stephen Wiltgtt ill, and Epworth delegates home from the convention. The carnival and removal notices draw attention, while street car and bicycle thefts appear in police notes.
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Port Norfolk
J. L. Peltz
Boykin
M. Stephen Wiltgtt
County
Baltimore
John Morris
Portsmouth Hospital
Scottsville
Nash
Lawrence & Welton
Carnival of Kommerce
Nichols & White
High Street
Crawford Street
George A. Tabb
John Bright
Staunton
Grand Council of Red Men
Diges
Roanoke Rapids
Dr. Hatton
Court Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Orpheus Orchestra
Virginia
Portsmouth
Ceare W
James Shannon
Portsmouth and Franklin clash at League Park in late game
Portsmouth meets Franklin at League Park at 4 15 this afternoon. Portsmouth lines up Bryan catcher Hennett pitcher Rosenthal first base Carter second base Judkins third base Hutchins shortstop Robertson left field Watts I centre field Langhorne right field after being drubbed by Franklin days ago.
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Portsmouth
Franklin
League Park
Bryan
Cnatcher
Hennett
Rosenthal
Carter
Judkins
Hutchins
Robertson
Watts
Langhorne
Righie
Lightning strikes Crawford street pole. streets darkened
During yesterday’s storm a lightning bolt struck an electric pole at the foot of Crawford street in the North street yard, breaking the top and extinguishing lights on North and High streets for a period. No other damage was reported.
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Crawford Street
North Street
North
High Streets
Hastings Grand Jury Enquiry Ordered by Judge Watts
Judge Watts orders a special Hastings Court grand jury to convene Monday. Reported re indictions are expected for all defendants named by the previous panel. The sergeant will begin summoning today as the Hastings court proceeds with the process. Tadies Umbrellas offered in all prices and colors by W. E. Virnelgon & Co.
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Watts
Hastings Court
Tadies
W. E. Virnelgon & Co
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Nervous Strength
Corner Stone 0 describes Paine's Celery Compound as a season to build health through pure blood nourished nerves and sound sleep. It claims permanent cures for nervous debility sleeplessness melancholy headaches dyspepsia and heart palpitations, urging mothers to use it for children as a blood purifier and brain nerve restorer.
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Paine
Fpaline
Pulne
Revieal Services at High Street Gospel Tent
Dr Carradine presents truths of the gospel to win souls to holiness. Daily services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday services at 2:20 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone invited to the large gospel tent on High Street.
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Carradine
Sundiay
High Street
Sunday church schedule with sermons by Rev. Dr. Ray
Friends' church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and morning service at 10 a.m. Rev Dr Ray will preach at 11 a.m. on The Judgment that Begins at the House of the Lord and at 5 p.m. on Soul Heist.
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Friends’ Church
Ray Wills
Wanamaker Voices Democratic Call Amid Economic Woes
Isrother Wanamaker of Philadelphia urged reflection on national conditions at a business leaders banquet while McKinley was a guest nearby. He warned that hard times, waning Republican support, and disillusioned voters may push the nation toward Democratic principles, urging honesty equality and justice as remedies. He claimed Republicans have misled the nation, predicting a shift in 18 months unless voters awaken to truth.
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Isrother Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Wannmaker
Business Men's League
Mr. McKinley
Union League Club
Wanamaker Snicks
Republican Party
McKinley
Tian- Taine
Dingles
Waiuminder
America
Oiine
Jalihe
Afr
Wanamaker
Washington
White House
Congress
War measures and leadership in press reaction fragment
A mosaic of editorials from Chicago to New Orleans criticizing President McKinley and U S policy in Cuba. Papers condemn perceived weakness, fear, and paralysis in government as war issues persist and Weyler’s orders provoke destitution concerns.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Cuba
Cleveland
New York Tribune
Weyler
Longest Visual Reach Sets New Continental Distance Record
The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey reports a record human visual distance of 1828 miles from Uncompahgre Peak Colorado to Mount Ellen Utah. Observers on the Pacific coast have glimpsed from Mount Shasta to Mount Helena over 190 miles, with two peaks linked by hours of communication. The Uncompahgre rises 14400 feet and Mount Ellen 13400 feet. prior eye-range record stood at 168 miles between Algiers and Spohia.
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Mount Ellen
Algiers
Spyiha
Trostetter's Stomach Hitters Gains Wide Use
The medicine is praised as an effective remedy for chills, fever, and malaria like sickness. It is valued in western and southern regions and tropics for protection against these ailments and as a substitute for quinine. Medical endorsement adds to its standing at home and abroad.
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Trostetter
Tropics
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Eison
March Las
Mr. Cosgrove
Hundley
Mr. Mundley
Fas House
Mr. Costrove
Av. Linn
Papa
Deleman
Grand Jury
Silverson
Haenival
Momerce
W. E. Vinnelson & Co
Charles R. Welton & Co
Alomes
Apechil Grand Jury
Revieal Services
Wranamaker
Atlanta Constitution
Chicago Tribune
New York Journal
New York World
Wallin Vishan
Chicago Record
Carters
Carter Medicine CO
New York
Adv's
Veena Et Prae
PRIG
Prentis
U.S. Navy Yard
SIO
Maurice A. Brandt & CO
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Vata Speirs
Harrison Street
Inch Street
Vermont
Boston
Co. W. Sludgins & Co
Rumford
Sic
Elpin Creamery
H. Pearson
Cor
Bart and
Green Streets
H. B. Wilkins
University OF Virginia
Justice Harlan
U. S. Supreme Court
Charlottesville
Columbia Business Gallege
Main Street
Clarity
Eounals
Champortsmouth
Ve. Aye
Tiif
V. Ors
Mith Ward
FEDS
Bette
Bergson, Jr
Johns
KIN Mall Td
PO Atross Juric
Vwats
J. T. Parker & Grocers and Dealers'iit
Lee
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