Portsmouth Protest Meeting Denounces City Election Rules
About one hundred citizens gathered at City Hall to denounce the Democratic Executive Committee and its actions in the primary. They pledged to form a two per ward committee to draft resolutions condemning taxation without representation and improper municipal spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
H. M. Kearns
W. S. Langhorne
Langhorne
G. Hatton
Democratic Committee
Portsmouth
Ety
Gryran
Sewasti
Tie
Cilice
Mr. Kearn
Bryan
Slater
Judge Watts
Alherelties
J. Davis Reed
H. M. Kearn
T. J. Barlow
Charles H. Morris F. KK
Wonnycut
Joseph Joyce
John Heffron
N. Bilisoly
J. C. Ever
Commonwealth
Hom, Kwarns
Time's Hand Wears Beauty Down In Quiet Lines
Poetic lines describe aging’s quiet toll on beauty and youth. The speaker notes eyes dimming and slim forms losing gloss, yet a queenly aura and enduring charm remain.
Preserve Your Hair and Youth Proverb on Hair Care
An advertising-style proclamation asserts hair care preserves youth and youthfulness, noting aging is linked to hair appearance. It claims hair loss prevention and restoration of natural color or dermal color through a product or method, urging use to maintain looks.
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Ciy
Norfolk and Portsmouth
Perres
Ay Line
Seaboard Air Line Union Depot
Ad Transportation
Saul
Orchdress T.ly Pagh
Portsmouth
Glebe School Hosts Turbulent Township Nominating Meeting
A Glebe schoolhouse convention yesterday nominated township officers amid chaos and disputed voting methods. After prolonged confusion the vote proceeded by ballot and results named Cook as mayoral presiding officer and elected officials for Supervisors Constables Magistrates and Overseer of the Poor with varying vote tallies recorded amid party discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glebe
Messrs
Carney
T. I. Cook
Cook
Western
K. H. Norfleet
John A. Codd
Ill's Corner
W. G. Cooke
CC Haynes
Port Norfolk
Thomas Wolmden
Churchland
J. T. Griffin
West Norfolk
FB. Zidams
Bowers
Hull
Hull WL. Pollina, For Constables—J. T. Anderson
John J. Hutcheson
TJ. Jackson
Andrew Siverson
W. I’. Bell
L, Shea
Savage
Rudd
S. McCann
Houghton
Norfleet
Western Branch
Codd
Northoor
W. J. Anderson
Juckson
Siverson
Fletcherson
Dennis
Cattonhead
Mustrates
Griffin
Hal's Corner
Cooke
Scout
Molmden
Adams
Vowers’ Hill
Pollard
Taynes
Bell
Williams
Various Local Happenings and Matters of Interest
A compact roundup of daily events notes rain needs, theatre closure for summer, a May election forecast, and church meetings. Fishermen report better harbor fishing with several boats on the river, while complaints about street sweeping and transit persist. Legal cases include Linn’s confession, bail hearings, and a two year penitentiary sentence for Albert Spruill.
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Glebe
Loomis
Pende
Hastings Court
Bijou
Wpworth Leaguers
Central Church
Bennie Jackson
Newport News
James Allen
South Street Baptist Church
R. C. Marshall
Cook
Owens
New York
Nat Denby
Linn
High Street
Rehearing Asked in Assault Case Leads to Stevens Release
Cora Thomas sought a rehearing without attorney yesterday claiming satisfaction and lack of fear. Shade Stevens, jailed for six months after assaulting Thomas, was released on the condition of good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negra
Shade Stevens
Cora Thomas
Stevens
Death of Mrs Mira Boole's Grandson John Droward at 41 Months
The many friends of Mrs. Mira Boole widow of Luther Hoole mourn the death of her three year old grandson John Droward aged 41 months which occurred yesterday morning. The funeral is at 4:00 this afternoon from the residence No Washington street. The cough remedy notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Boole
Luther 2. Hoole
John Droward
Washington Street
Special sale on children’s suits at Levy and Jacobs
Levy and Jacobs at 200 Ian Street advertise a special sale of children’s suits and invite customers to call for money-saving deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amlessrs
Levy & Jacobs
Ian Street
Linn Confession Secrets Hold Until Trial
The newspaper reports Linn confessed to the Commonwealth s attorney about associated fires and robberies over the past eighteen months. Attorneys react with surprise and caution to the disclosure while promising further details at the trial. The Virginian will publish available facts as they are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Devs
Ss Nipperman
Mnytiiage
Green
London
Princess Bonnie Appearance Thrills Portsmouth Amateurs
In Raleigh on April 29 the presentation of Princess Bonne by Portsmouth amateurs drew a large crowd. Jim Anderson received an ovation while Miss Matin Roewellis delivered praised singing. Ars FP Stanley and Miss S. Kindred WhManne earned favorable notices in a lively show.
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Raleigh
Princess Bonne
Portsmouth
Jim Anderson
Matin Roewellis
Gwice
Ars
Stanley
Mond
Kindred Whmanne
Scityr
Orehesimad
Worrie Wits Ailimiradeh
la Vokes
Hlowoef
Unclear Historic Notice From Local Court Dated Entry
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled court notice with names and places unreadable. Readable items hint at a legal matter involving Tan Jintson and a trust related to Southernleceread aged Supply ecom Pie with Peart Norfolk Street.
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Tan Jintson
Peart
Norfolk Street
Commander to Todd Begins Sail to Wilmington Yard
The Norfolk navy yard reports Commander Todd has been ordered to continue to Wilmington on May lth. The official directive sets a new post move with ships and crews preparing for departure from port.
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Todd
Norfolk Nave
Wilmington
Fractured Ad Snippet Promises Remedies and Goods
A garbled ad fragment touts a patent remedy for stomach and nervous ailments with claims of relief and guaranteed strength. It also lists drugstores and shops selling clothing, shirts, and straw hats, mentioning several firms and street locations in a fragmented commerce notice.
Berkley Arrested Drunkman Fined In Pattee Court
Berkley resident Heston was fined 1.70 for being drunk on the streets in Pattee Court yesterday. Town news notes a clever musical entertainment at Pythian Castle, King’s Daughters served refreshments, and a town council meeting approved a new 25 000 bond issue to cover improvements and arranged bond sale to White & Co. Citizens seeking university courses meet tonight at the Presbyterian Myinse Lonight for enrollment.
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Heston
Wednessy
Pattee
Wiks
Pythian Castle
Berkley Avenue
Ivery
Metley
Keeling
Whet- Stone
Stockafeller
Gregory
Miller
Jones
Tilley
Thule
C 14, White & Co
Presbyterian Myinse Lonight We Sihd
Elrete
Tonics and bitters for nervous vigor and digestion
The text asserts that recovery comes from effective tonic treatment rather than mineral sedatives. It recommends tonics and bitters to strengthen nerves, improve digestion, and support nutrition, claiming benefits for rheumatic tendencies kidney issues and general vitality.
Edward White Sentenced for Larceny in Maryland
Edward Gay White of Richmond Va was sentenced by Judge Wickes to three years and six months in Maryland Penitentiary for larceny of $1,000 from Horatio Dalton Newcomb of New York. White, linked to a large Virginia family, induced Newcomb to fund a book venture anddeposit $1,000 in a saloon safe before fleeing with the money. the court ruled the $5,000 was a partnership fund but White was guilty of larceny for the $1,000 deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edward Gay White
Richmond
Wickes
Criminal Court
Maryland
Horatio Dalton Newcomb
New York
White
Virginia
Newcombh
Norfolk
Roanoke Man Receives 18 Year Sentencing in Robbery Case
Mose Dennis, tried in the Circuit Court, was found guilty of robbing Mrs. George Ti. Henderson. The jury verdict was eighteen years in the penitentiary with a swift Woodward Trial Court proceeding recorded in Roanoke on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roawnoke
Mose Dennis
Charyse Dowith
George Ti. Henderson
S100 Gendron Bicyelo Borsia and West Wheel Sale
Local shop offers low price bicycles and carriages in stock. Crawford's Wurniture and Carpet features cheap furniture items while novelties in straw goods are highlighted by W. E. Virnelson & Co.
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Atock
Crawford
W. E. Virnelson & Co
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PC. Trugien
Ayers
Glebe Premier
Bir
Friends’ Church
Albert Spruill
Princess Dannie
Crismond
Pearl
Glasgow
Piabaver
Fidelity Company
Failare
Waarroper & Co
United States
Mason
Bo Berin
Nan
Beathb
J. M. I. Trotter
le. Walker
Brambleton
Truitt & Smith
Merkley
Oya
Royal Baking Powder CO
Princess Bonnie
Ebr
Hustings Court
Martin & Cols Drug Store
She
Chilivenm
W. OE
Virtelson
Justin. Charles
Welton& Co
Pew Polotors
Anteiony
Sequenelson & Co
Berkley
Eddie White
Senate
Robbaoda Witte Woann
Mintle
Charter & Hirea Co
Phila
Oth Maurice A. Brandt & CO
W. ON. White
The
Virginia Boat and Oar Company
Celi Aed
Clinker
WOM Tiss
Harrison Street
Portsmouth, WA
ADV
Core Virginian
M. Heschefsky
Fis
Coounty Street
Porter
Roscoe Elic Y Mascient
Easa Onta
Vai
Apalh
Kitin Creamery
I. Parker & Bro
Meed
Hoth Phan
ST. Elmo Hotel
Portsmoutht, VA
Mille
Lendoan
Washington
Pede Street
Npeni
Toeubeat
Deep Creek
Timothy
Herey
Cisbonus
Cherry
D. S. Cimit
Abe
Reuben Butt
Treams
Bowen & Kelly
Electiical
Mivetrie Bight
Turelar
Corner County
Water Streets
Mney Leury
J. Thompson Ratics
Nyp
Park View
Mir
Homer
Sylernis
Wa Tibg Street
Yar
Mortsmouth
Norefolk
Mormday
Soclowk Poo
City Surveyor
Ballen Tine
Ity Council
E. M. Tilley
Hair i
West
Gale Soda Fountain
Fountans
Trubty & Chl. Lis
Whitey & Co
Whitsyvills
Vermont
Toth
Hudgins & Co
Crawford Street
CC. Nash
High ST
Norfolk County
Jiminy
Alvar Is
Martin
Board of Supersvisors
Smi County
ASE
RB. M. Tilley
Apco Ni
Nnance
H. B. Wilkin
Bradess
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