Wharf Timetable for Norfolk and Nearby Ports
A historic schedule lists ferry departures from Philpot and Williams wharfs to Norfolk and Old Point with times from 6:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. East and Ware River connections appear, including North St and Bay Line routes.
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Norfolk, Co's
Norfolk, Co
North St
Norfolk
Bay Line
Old Point
East River
Philpot
Williams
Hicks
Diggs
Ware River
Severn
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Richmond charity chief warns fuel and clothing needed
Dr James Buchanan of the Associated Charities at Fourteenth and Franklin Streets says the city faces severe distress among the poor this winter. He notes fuel and clothing are the greatest needs while tramps are not a focus, and lists many cases including a widowed mother, five children, and an imprisoned husband.
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Richmond
Associated Charities
Fourteenth
Franklin Streets
James Buchanan
Buchanan
The
Evening Journal
Hichmond
Wranklis Streets
Leclaire Town Grows Free of Government Yet No Arrests
In January World’s Work, N. Co. Nelson details Leclaire a growing town run by the Nelson Company representing the public interest with a fixed profit share. He notes no town government yet and claims Twelake’s absence of arrests under this system, praising its social significance.
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Counry
Twelake
Winchester Special Judge Harrison Grants Appellate Motion
In Winchester Virginia Judge George M Harrison of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted an appeal motion in a special session as reported in local coverage. The ruling outlines the court action and potential next proceedings for the case in question.
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Winchester
George M. Harrison
Virginia, Supreme Court of Appeals
Madriz Seen Likely to Lose Nicaragua Power
Washington reports state that Mexico has not officially recognized Jose Madriz as provisional president of Nicaragua. Estrada’s advancing troops near Managua threaten Madriz, while the State Department awaits events and explores recognition prospects for Madriz envoys. aid and bread supplies grow as Bluefields reports hardship.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Madriz
Nicaragua
Senor Creel
Jose Madriz
United States
State Department
Estrada
Managua
Revolutionary Army
Madrid
Caldera
Heiress Roberta Dejanon Missing in Philadelphia Abduction Suspected
New York authorities search for Miss Roberta ER Dejanon, 16, heiress of Ferdinand Dejanon and Robert Ruist, who disappeared Wednesday from the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. Abduction charge filed against Frederick Cohen, a waiter linked to the case, with sightings near Broad Street station.
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New York
Roberta ER. Dejanon
Ferdinand Dejanon
Robert Ruist
Philadelphia
Belleyvue- Stratford
Frederick Cohen
Cohen
Broad Street
National Civic Federation Plans Joint Governors Convention
Washington D C January 17 to 20 plans are in place for the joint convention of the National Civic Federation and the conference of governors. Seth Low Alten Parker and R M Sisley lead the federation efforts with Governors Hughes Fort Weeks taking part. Taft will open the sessions with the federation address.
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Washington
D. C
National Civic Federation
Conference of Governors
Seth Low
Federation
Alten B. Parker
R. M. Sisley
Hughes
New York
Fort
New Jersey
Governor Weeks
Connecticut
Taft
Seek to Upset Order of Sale
In Richmond Virginia Judge Edmund Waddill Jr heard argument on an injunction to delay sale confirmation of Norfolk and Southern Railroad properties. The Van Dyke Zell syndicate seeks to override the reorganizing committee and force a plan issuing bonds and stock with specified distributions to bondholders and the syndicate. Attorneys for the syndicate include Thomas J. Chadbourne Jr and Michael Hitt of New York, with Norfolk and Philadelphia counsel.
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Richmond
United States Circuit
Edmund Waddill, Jr
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
van Dyke-Zell Syndicate
Philadelphia
Reorganization Committee
Frank D. Zell
J. W. van Dyke
Emip
Thomas J. Chadbourne, Jr
Michard
New York
B. &. Baird, Jr
Norfolk
Tazewell Taylor
Of.t. Thorp
Thomas Tenaning
Peters
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corp Files Virginia Charter
The Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation applied to the State Corporation Commission for a charter in Richmond. The firm plans ice coal and cold storage operations with potential mines, backed by Georgia capital and led by Ernest Woodruff of Atlanta. The charter sets a 1909 assessment for registration and franchise taxes, plus a $600 fee.
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Richmond
Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation
State Corporation Commission
James W. Gordon
Georgia Money
Ole Dominion
Ernest Woodruff
Atlanta
J. C. Gentry
W. J. Roushton
Birmingham
W. E. Chapin
Chapin
K. Scott
Augusta
H. L. Woodruff
Columbus
H. T Inman
Atlanta FC
Rettig
Chattanoora
Jerred Payne
Charles T Walters
Frank Hawkins
Thomas B. Paine
J. &. Davis
Albany
Clifford 1
Anderson
George C. Walters
J. B. Wheat
Commonwealth
Virginia
Corporation Commission
New Tee and Coal Company Eyes January 1 1919 Start
Franchise taxes loom as the new company signals intent to begin substantial preliminary business on January 1 1919. It had been suggested the firm might delay its application until after the new year, but its plans indicate an early launch.
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New Tee and Coal Company
Dunbar Society Emancipation Day Observed in Richmond
The Dunbar Literary and Historical Society held an emancipation day program at Third Street A M E Church with Dr. D Webster Davis presiding. Prominent Black leaders spoke, the proclamation was read, and choirs from Baker Navy Hill and Valley Schools performed national airs and jubilee songs. The notice notes the reason for New Year’s Day selection is not explained.
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Richmond
Dunbar Literary and Historical Society
Third Street
Flatiron Fire Threatens Miss O Connor in South Norwalk
A red hot flatiron used as a foot warmer set fire to Miss Joseine Connor’s bed in South Norwalk on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters, startled by the blaze, threw bedding and the bed from a window. Ms Connor landed on a Piazza roof and was saved as the burning bed was extinguished. She lives with her brother on River Street and had retired earlier that day.
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Norwalk
Conn
Joseine Connor
Miss O'Connor
Miss O'Conner
River Street
Holiday Ice Cream Ritual Revealed in Family Letter
A reader notes ordering ice cream for home during holidays. The exchange shows the mother’s preference and a belief she will eat her share rather than save leftovers for the children tomorrow.
Alum Used to Clear Water in Richmond
Richmond water report states alum was used as a coagulant for one day to clear the supply. Superintendent Davis says alum helped coagulate about 16 million gallons. some alum likely remains in the reservoir. The Water Committee seeks a $5,000 appropriation to flush mains as deposits obstruct flow.
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Richmond
Davis
Water Department
Hungry bear killed near Newmarket by huntsmen
A hungry bear wandered to the outskirts of Newmarket Virginia and was killed by W A Price and a party of huntsmen after Bruin tracks were spotted. The bear weighed 137 pounds and was dressed when checked in Ther’mal.
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Newmarket
W. A. Price
Bruin
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