Scrap and material buyers offer top market quotes in Richmond
CRarP WANTED disposes of old material through top market quotes. We buy rubber brass copper beads ink rags bones and more. Write for prices. L ROSE & CO 416 434 Brook Ave Richmond Va Also Mayes Business College advertises an unlimited life scholarship for the Commercial Shorthand course for new entrants through September.
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Crarp
L. Rose & CO
Brook Ave
Richmond
Mayaes Business College
Learn Chauffeur and Barber Trades in Richmond Areas
The notice advertises training at National Auto Schools Corporation with branches in Richmond and nearby cities offering driving and repair courses, wages while learning, and job prospects. It promises quick completion, tools provided, and mail brochures. Other ads claim barber trade training with wages from 1 to 20 weekly and Richmond Barber College offers programs with free booklet by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Auto Schools Corporation
West Broad Street
Richmond
Norfolk
12Th Street
Egericbberg
Main Street
Roezoke
Church
Richmond Barber Colleger
Virginia
Home Improvement Loan Offer From The Standard Home Company
A Norfolk gents notice offers simple 5 percent loans to buy build or improve property or lift mortgages. Payments shown 37.60 monthly or 90 yearly for a 1000 loan with early payoff allowed. Address 216 317 Law Building Norfolk Va.
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THE
Standard Home Company
Law Building
Norfolk
Local Scrap Prices Offered by L Rose & Co in Richmond
Advertises to buyers of scrap tires rubber inner soles boots and shoes copper lead zinc brass and rags. Lists L Rose & Co at 164 N Brook Ave Richmond VA promising highest cash prices and inviting readers to request prices.
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L. Rose & CO
Brook Ave
Richmond
Farm or sea-boarding home for sale at six percent
Advertisement offers a farm or seacraft home with long-term financing at 6 percent interest only. Inquiries directed to L Daridseon at 54 Chamber of Commerce Building Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daridseon
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond
Richmond Hair Emprorium Ad Promises Hair Goods
Advertising copy from Richmond Hair Emporium offers to transform hair cuttings into switches puffs curls and wigs at moderate charges. Mail orders receive best attention and customers are invited to send hair for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Latest Paris fashion in hair dressing offered locally
All rimda of hair on hand or made to order. Combings made into switches poympadours puffs and more. Witches and switches sold in great bargains in stock. Made from your own combings or cut hair. Richmond Hair Emporium offers low charges and prompt mail order service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hughes
Nord St
Richmond
Richmond Hair Emporium
Broad St
Typewriters For Rent 3 Months At Five Dollars
American Writing Machine Co offers rent on any make of typewriter for three months at five dollars. Rent applied on purchase. Save twenty five to fifty percent. Write for particulars. 605 East Main Street Richmond VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Writing Machine CO
East Main Street
Richmond
Virginia
Remington
Remington Typewriter Company
Main St
European Air Race Ends With Conneau Victor At Vincennes
The 1000 mile circuit of Europe air contest over four nations and the English Channel concluded at Vincennes with Lieutenant Conneau, alias Andre Beaumont, winning. He earns about $50,000 for the victory, with Roland Garros second and Vidast third. Vedrienne crashed near Amiens, and Kimmerling had motor trouble forcing an early descent. Vidart finished first, while Garros, Gibert, and Remeaux also completed the course under orderly finish conditions amid strong security and fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Roland Garros
Gibert
Vincennes
Remeaux
Calais
Kimmerling
Otley Brother Boarded Ocean Liner Before Death
Frank T. Otley general manager of American Interests in Jessop Steel Company Sheffield died in Washington Pennsylvania at age thirty five. His brother James Otley English millionaire and secretary of the company learned of the illness last Saturday and stopped an ocean liner 200 miles from Liverpool to board with the sick two year old nephew. The ship has not reached port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank T. Otley
Jessop Steel Company
Sheffield
England
James Otley
Liverpool
Otley
Port
Navy plans to shrink Atlantic coast yard system
The Navy Department moves to abolish most navy yards on the Atlantic coast leaving only three. Detailed reports are sought on current work at each yard. Norfolk and Brooklyn yards appear best positioned to remain. One more yard may survive on each coast if Secretary Meyer succeeds. Reductions have begun at New Orleans and Pensacola yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Yards
Atlantic
Navy Department
Norfolk
Brooklyn
Meyer
New Orleans
Pensacola
Suffolk Wet-Dry Election Contested In Court
In Suffolk Washington a legal challenge to last December's local option vote began in district court. Judge McLemore ruled the Wet case lacked evidence to overturn the result though witnesses would testify about voting. Lawyers for the Wets sought to prove illegal registrations and votes but were limited by the judge.
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Suffolk
Spcl
Judee
James J. Melemore
Tre‘cently
McLemore
R. Randolph Hicks
Norfolk
Favorite Hymns and Their Origin Noted in Offertory Scene
A churchgoer offers details on beloved hymns and their origins as the soprano’s offertory solo "Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah" captures attention. The piece reflects how worshippers perceive hymns during collection time.
For Sale Pure Bred Percheron and Belgians and More
Multiple classified items offered including pure bred Percheron and Belgians with brood mares and fillies from C. A. Alexander & Co in Harriston Augusta Co Va. Also a 5460 acre farm in Meherrin Parish, Branchville Va with 150 acres cleared and six tenant houses for 5000 dollars half cash balance in one and two years. Also costumes wigs whiskers mustaches for sale or hire from Richmond Hair Emporium and automobiles bought sold and exchanged at Automobile Exchange in Richmond Va with one year guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Alexander & Co
Harriston, Augusta, Co
Salfe
Meherrin Pam
Branchville
Richmond Hair Emporium
Broad St
Richmond, Va
Automobile Exchange
West Broad Street
Richmond
Music in Song and Dance Across Satirical Frames
The piece traces how melodies drift from sacred to secular uses, citing a Wagnerian waltz misattributed as sacred, a forgotten Martha air, and a lively Irish ballad. It notes misappropriation of Chopin’s funeral march for minstrel stage tunes and reflects that tunes carry varied sentiments across comic opera and musical comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapleson
Ravelli
New York
Academy of Music
Martha
Flotow
County
Mayo
Chopin
San Francisco
Sumbuddy
New York Times
Gulf Stream Shifts Course Toward Coast in New Data
The hydrographic office reports the Gulf Stream bending closer to shore and pushing warmer water up the Mississippi with the incoming tide. Last week the stream's temperature averaged an unprecedented 1.42 and reached a high of 84 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hydrographic Office of the Navy
Mississippi
Woman saved child on moving ride then fell at Forest Hill Park
In Richmond Virginia on July 4 Mrs Ida Clark of South Pine Street reached to rescue her three year old from a rapidly moving Forest Hill Park ride and fell from the car injuring her right ankle knee hip and shoulder. Dr Turner Shelton said her condition is serious and could leave her incapacitated for months. Elizabeth Ford colored of Richmond also fell from a Forest Hill car and was taken to Virginia Hospital with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Forest Hill Park
Ida Clark
South Pine Street
Turner S. Shelton
Clark
Gregory Unable to Obtain Bail
Louis Gregory, ex cashier of the Coast Line Railway, will not seek bail. He was returned to Richmond from Denver and is charged with stealing from the railroad. His trial begins July 24 and may last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Louis Gregory
Harry Smith
Coast Line Railway
Gregory
Denver
Steamer Grand Republic Victim of Rock Hit at Coney Island
The Grand Republic carrying 1500 excursionists bound for Rockaway Beach struck a rock off Norton's Point Coney Island causing panic among passengers mainly women and children. Crew saved many from leaping overboard as the vessel sank at Steeplechase Pier after a bow hole was stove in.
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New York
Spcl
Grand Republic
Rockaway Beach
Norton's Point
Coney Island
Steeplechase Pier
Treaty to protect fur seals ends fifty years dispute
Representatives of the United States Great Britain Japan and Russia signed a treaty for fur seal protection in the Northern Pacific islands. The fifty year dispute is settled and a statement of terms will be issued soon by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Pacific Islands
Royalty Visits Ireland in Historic King Edward Duty Return
King George and Queen Mary travel with the Prince of Wales from London to Ireland for the first royal visit since King Edward's death. The royal party departed Buckingham Palace by car for Boston Station signaling a ceremonial journey abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London
George
Mary
Prince of Wales
Edward
Boston
Buckingham Palace
Richmond Highways Association Formed to Raise Funds
Richmond VA special report details creation of the Richmond Highways Association to raise 10 000 for highways linking Richmond Gordonsville and Newport News. Horace Hawes elected president with Allen Potts vp and E C Pelouze secretary treasurer. Auxiliary officers named. plans include a 5 000 delegation to the city Finance Committee and a July 18 meeting with tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Gordonsville
Newport News
Richmond Highways Association
Richmond-Louisa-Gordonsville Association
Peninsula Good Roads Association
Richmond Automobile Club
Horace& Hawes
Allen Potts
E. C. Pelouze
Common Council
Ely
J. Potts
Williamsburg
New York City
Cape Charles
du Pont
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Old Point
Gordorsville
Washington
New Highways Association
Byrd
Bryan Parks
C. W. Saunders
Saunders
John Saunders
W. C. Saunders
M. C. Armstrong
Judge Sims
St. J. Wilson
W. W. Turner
W. FE. Cottrell
Tl. P. Manville
I. A. Folger
L. M. Poster
J. A. Potts
Science Restores Broken Limb Carver Walks Again At Georgetown
John Crocker a carpenter from Washington suffers an oblique comminuted thigh fracture after a fall. Surgeons used Archibald Lane’s metal brace to fuse the bone, enabling Crocker to walk with nearly equal leg lengths and minimal limp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John Crocker
Georgetown University Hospital
Crocker
Archibald Lane
London
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
Jengeth
Street Blown Up by Sewer Gas in Richmond
A sewer gas explosion at Twenty-eighth and Main Streets in Richmond caused rocks to fly as a steam street roller passed over a manhole. Shoemaker J. W. Duke witnessed the event, noting street upheaval and debris. Soda shop owner Mike Fernandez was frightened and a cat was launched into the air and disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. W. Duke
Mike Fernandiz
Diners and idlers report alleged dynamite attempt on corner
A crowd gathered as locals spread word that someone had tried to dynamite the corner. Police investigated the incident and pulled residents from the area for safety. No injuries or official charges were announced at press time.
Mrs Wexler Killed and Daughter Hurt in Bristol Buggy Accident
In Bristol Virginia Mrs E B Wexler aged 38 and wife of a wealthy Bristolian was thrown from a buggy and killed as the vehicle turned a corner after a funeral. Her daughter received serious injuries while a third passenger escaped uninjured.
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Bristol
E. B. Wexler
Death of Representative Mitchell of Lawrence Kansas
Word arrived today of the death of Representative Mitchell a new Republican member from Lawrence Kansas. He was fifty one years old and died at his home after taking ill shortly after the House voted on the reciprocity bill. Born in Cincinnati Ohio October 11 1360.
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Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Lawrence
Kan
House
Cincinnati
Pension reform in schools demands retirement for old teachers
A letter argues against pension cuts by the school board claiming age-based dismissals rob retired teachers of their one percent contribution. The author proposes a universal early retirement with a pension to honor long service and prevent future fund shortfalls, urging clarity on age limits and board decisions.
Norfolk County Police Grand Jury Probe Ordered
The Norfolk county Circuit Court's grand jury is asked to investigate alleged unwarranted partisan activity by county police at the recent primary. Judge Lawless supports examining the charges printed in morning papers and vows to remove any court appointee shown to intimidate voters, signaling potential vacancies in Norfolk County.
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County Folice
Lawless
Norfolk County
Norfolk
Drowned Fishermen Save Wife Then Lose Life
In Tupper Lake New York special report the bodies of Willam Ledgerwood and Miss Shalleck of Brooklyn were found and sent to Brooklyn for burial. Ledgerwood saved his wife before drowning while attempting to rescue Miss Shalleck from a capsized row boat. The accident occurred when Ledgerwood toppled while trying to land a large fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupper Lake
N. Y
Willam Ledgerwood
Miss Shalleck
Brooklyn
Theft of jewels at Hotel Vendome in Boston
Detectives and Hotel Vendome management probe a jewel theft from the Philliers room within an hour of arrival. The collection valued at 2000 to 3000 dollars, the couple from Haverford a Philadelphia suburb, reported the loss in Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Vendome
George Phillier
Philliers
Bull Kills Farm Hand After Owner Gored in Dover
In Dover New Hampshire Hor ance Luce a farm hand was fatally gored by a bull owned by Damon Guptill. Guptill was seriously injured in the encounter. The bull which had been gentle was shot by County Marshal JBR Adame after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
N. H
Damon Guptill
Horance Luce
Mr. Guptill
J. BR. Adame
Protection for Working Folks in Virginia Bill Aimed at Safer Factories
Richmond report notes Labor Commissioner Doherty will draft a bill for the General Assembly to require simple guards on machines with saws and emery wheels to prevent injuries. The proposal would ensure operator safety and bar locking doors during work to avoid disasters like the New York city blaze that killed many workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Doherty
General Assembly
Payne Defends Newport News Electric Service
W J Payne president of the Newport News Electric Lighting Co. denies reports of severe service failures claiming improvements over six weeks and $50 600 spent on repairs. He notes comparable disruptions in New York and says no sale to Gould interests has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. J. Payne
Newport News Electric Lighting Combury
Newport News
Railway and Electric Light Company
State Corporation Commission
Payne
Alley
New York
Old Point Railway and Electric Company
Investigation Opens Into Boxer Indemnity Payment to Foster and Lansing
The House Committee on Expenditures in the State Department begun an inquiry into a 368000 payment to John W. Foster former Secretary of State and Robert Lansing lawyers for claimants tied to the Boxer indemnity fund. The claim dates back over fifty years and Details show four vouchers for 70000 each and one for 88237 signed by Foster and Lansing for Amidon claimants. The General Ward claim relates to services rendered to the Chinese Government and was repeatedly rejected by both governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John W. Foster
Robert Lansing
House Committee On
State Department
Thomas Morrison
Foster
James Rufus Amidon
Georgiana Amidon
General Ward
Anglo-Saxon Arbitration Treaty Near Ratification
Washington announces that the United States and Great Britain arbitration treaty is ready for Senate ratification. Ambassador Bryce and the department completed changes suggested by Britain, leaving only formal steps to refer the treaty to the British government and finalize negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Spcl
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Senate
Bryce
Tortilla Made From Masa For Tamale Preparation
The sentence notes that the tortilla is formed from masa, the corn dough prepared for tamales. It emphasizes masa as the key ingredient and its specific use in tamale making.
Woman held on sanity inquiry after asking to see Taft
Emily Peterson believed to be from New York and her three children visited Police Headquarters in Washington. She asked how to see President Taft and talked about discussing hookworm disease, prompting police to detain her for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington, D. C
Emily Peterson
New York City
Tortilla Served as Spoon in Griddle Meal
A tortilla is fattened on the hand and cooked on a griddle flipping often to prevent scorching. It is eaten like pancakes with chili gravy as butter substitute. The tortilla is held in the hand and dipped in gravy, the saying that he who eats the tortilla eats his spoon at the same time.
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Richmond Quiemnehile School
West Broad Rect
Frayser
J. W. Prayser &O
J. E. Coulter
Connelly Springs, N. Cc
Richmond Bag Co, Inc
Beaumont
Wexler
NEW Republican
Ies
LABOR
Ronger Wes
the Guerrant
Main and
Third Streets
J. W. Bell
Richmond Machine
Syonor & Hundley Inc
E. Broad Sr
Tanner Paint & Oil Co
Pavni
Eeaeee
Shipstuff
Witer
Orida
California
Theobacco
Srights
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