Startling Pension Frauds in Norfolk Attorney Case
The Pension Department uncovers a major swindle by Norfolk, Virginia attorney W. R. Drewry who allegedly secured fraudulent pension claims by exploiting illiterate clients. Investigators report 166 granted cases, many using forged notary seals. charges include excessive fees and false declarations with a potential $100,000 loss. Prosecutions loom as Norfolk court preparations proceed.
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Pension Department
United States
Norfolk
W. R. Drewry
Drewry
Noble
A. D. Albert
Luke
Schnekers
Cannon
Whitehead
Montgomery
Hollery
Maxwell
Devewry
B. A Richardson, Jr
Richardson
United States Court
Not the Murderers Retrial in Salisbury Magistrate Court
Orin Elkin and William Russell, charged with murdering Francis W. Tally, were retried before an Albemarle magistrate. About forty witnesses testified. the case was thoroughly examined and the accused were released after the court found them innocent.
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Salisbury Herald
Orin Elkin
William Russell
Francis W. Tally
Albemarle
Woman Falls Forty-Five Feet Into Albemarle Well
Mrs J M Redwine of Albemarle fell about forty five feet when curbing gave way while drawing water. She was rescued promptly but injuries were not learned before the train left Albemarle.
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J. M. Redwine
Albemarle
Blood medicines and remedies touted in old notices
A 1889 advertisement fragment extols P. P. P. Prickly Ash and Potassium as the best blood medicine, and Ely's Cream Balm as a quick relief for catarrh and hay fever. It recounts testimonials from Randall Pope of Madison Florida and H. L. Meyer, plus a Southern Bureau note for World’s Fair visitors and a leather trust claim. It mentions a military ball dress parade and a monopolies warning.
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Ayer
Randall Pope
Madison, Fla
Ely’s
Ely
H. L. Meyer
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