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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1897

Page

2

City Court Stabbing Case Heads to Polices Court

William Pegram a colored man was arraigned for stealing a coat from C. L. Hanly, a colored wharf laborer. The coat taken from a rack led to pursuit and capture, with Pegram receiving fifteen days in jail after transit to the police court.

Pwr Polles Court Vintin William Pegram C. L. Hanly Agyire Tomm

John Page Charged With Slashing In Bar When Drunk

John C. Page an elderly man was jailed in Police Court after allegedly slashing W J Morton on the arm with a knife during a Saturday night brawl at Goodsons bar on upper Church street. The wound required hospital treatment and the case was continued due to Mortons absence. Page remained in custody.

John Page Morton John C. Page W. J. Morton Goodson Upper Church Street St. Vincent's Hospital Page

Purse snatching suspect sought by city police

Chief Dornin requests information on a purse thief who grabbed a lady’s pocketbook on Granby street at Courtney last Thursday evening. The police urge the victim to come forward to aid prosecution and curb the rash of similar acts.

Dornin Granby Street Courtney Street Pollew Wits

Depredations traced to youths in cottage area

Reports of nuisance depredations at cottages near Virelnin Teach are traced to a group of youths. They were found entering properties in a lighthearted manner but no arrests were made. Parents promise discipline. An unrelated advertisement section promotes tonics medicines photographs and jewelry at low prices.

Virelnin Carey C.F. Greenwood & Dro

Weather and tales of sea peril headline from 1897

The reports note cool mornings and variable winds from North Carolina to Virginia with sun rise and set times and tides. Two steamers Hexham and Grace Bradley narrative recounts describe Hexham wreck, Cape Flatteras hurricane, captain drowned, crew rescued and awaiting Newport News.

Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina Hexham Hampton Roads Trnan Endeavour Punta Gorda Pla Hamburg Germany Cape Flatteras Hansen Texham Grace Bradley Venier Savannah Old Point Epatrel Newport News Bradiey Uhey

Anti-Lambites Defy Virginia State Republican Move

A secret Norfolk meeting of anti Lambite supporters chaired by Col John Lowery criticizes a Lynchburg August 1857 state committee decision against a governor election convention. The text notes ex-Chairman Lamb and others deny authority, while Lamb supporters hope the Lynchburg convention will succeed, with widespread but varied reports of their plans.

Widewater Republican Civ John Lowery Mb. P Pitchert Republican State Committee of Virginia Lynchburg Lamb Sh P Wise James Vahen W. 8 Lurry Republican Virginia Republican Party Richmond Creneral Republican City Committees Norfolk Republian Norfolk City Lam Trepublican Organization Virinka Republica Republican State Organization State Committee Ehatenan Don Park Bie Howe

Valuable Prescription Promised in Electric Bitters

Worthieston Indiana resident Vier Morrison touts Electric Bitters as a cure for consumption and mood issues. Annie Stehle of Chicago suffered headaches and fatigue but recovered after six bottles, with bottles sold at Burrow, Martin & Co's Drug Store.

Vier Morrison Worthieston Ind Annie Stehle Cottage Grove Avenue Chiletgo Burrow Martin & Co

Change of service details for Peru bound steamers

Notice notes a change in sailing times for the Old Dominion steamers from Peru to New York. It states daily sailings and replaces the old 7:80 p m time with updated scheduling, signed by agent AL 2 CleCW RL.

Ehedair Peru Ubertal Old Dominion Tine New York Daly Clecw RL

Central Labor Union backs armor plant site aid and new bureau

Delegates from the Central Labor Union urged government to place an armor plate factory in this city area and endorsed Portsmouth Board of Trade support. A committee was formed to gather data for a proposed Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics, aiming to inform lawmakers. The Labor Day committee report praised funds directed to the union treasury.

Jame “Usey Liber Unin Zund Aly. C. C. Williams Jiadt Mene Navy-Yard Painters’ and Decorators Kiser Portsmouth Board of Trade C. G. Kizer James Carmichael C. C. Williams

NEPVOTS TROUBLES AHEAD FOR ANIMAL EXTRACTS FIRM

A garbled OCR item notes issues for a Washington Chemical Co and firms in Washington D C and Main Street. It mentions Toye tailoring and Rudolph and Wallace. The readable text hints at troubles or disputes affecting multiple businesses but lacks clear details or outcomes.

Washington Chemical Coo Washington, D.C Rudolph & Wallace Main Street

Unclear fragment from Jeonians snippet

Readable text shows a fragmented note about a Monday event on Man Street with unspecified actions and individuals. No clear names, places, or dates beyond a street reference.

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