City Fathers Meet and Approve Supervised Work Ordinance
The Common Council chaired by James L. Winston discussed and adopted an ordinance to appoint a fire alarm superintendent at 75 dollars monthly with 400 dollars extra. debated street cleaning methods and Water street repaving. requested policy changes on reservoir avenue. and heard numerous committee reports on contracts, supplies, and police protection.
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Water Street
Common Council
James L. Winston
L. B. Anderson
Cannon
L. W. Davis
MH. C
Davis
Eliott
Hecht
Peele
Redd
Ridgewell
Rogers
Seneca
Yeatman
Almshouse Committee
Brambieton
Madison Street
Reservoir Avenue
Mie
Oras
Ooumism
Eeverhoard
Ordi- Hanes
Madisin
New Cas
Yves
Pepert
Speelst
DVO Y Aespegal
W. B. Martin
Olre
Narrow Escape from Drowning
A small colored boy James Riksins had a near drowning at the foot of Yarmouth street yesterday afternoon and was difficult to resuscitate. Also advertised is B T Barboit’s Grand Prix Stereonti con Exhibition at Old Market Square and Johnston China Company listing China dinner sets at 21 and 99 Granby Street.
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James Riksins
Yarmouth Street
B.T. Baboit
Old Market Square
Johnston China Company
Granby Etreet
Local Court Disposes Notable Cases Yesterday
Justice Tomlin presided a long docket including Nicholas Hugh who was convicted of stealing a coat valued at $16 and sentenced to thirty days. Others, Jim Sexton and Overt Gordon, faced drunkenness charges and were warned of jail if repeated. Zach Fields was involved in a nighttime assault on Bettie Hughes, with multiple arrests and resulting fines and costs for several defendants.
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Jim Sexton
Overt
Gordon
Justice Tomlin
Zach Fields
Bettie Hughes
Oaly
Pulley
Jaco Hall
Bosie
Robert Canis
Beene
Oficer Boggs
John Sheppard
Sheppard
Clandy
Clandy Op To the Goon
Hall
Steve Budd
Robert Anderson
Thomas Kregery
Harriett Butt
Inh Aclrewe
Prewn
George Porwall
Tetek
Lore Asnault
Coramuwey
Alban Tess
Property alters on Reservoir Avenue West side
A recorded notice describes a lot with improvements on the west side of Reservoir avenue in Brambleton Ward, listing property owners Crawghers and Francie Tehthirvelenn to Sts. We TH. Thincor and discussing the area within Ward 11.182.
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Crawghers
Sts
Chile
Reservoir Avenue
Lrambleton Ward
Trave Fivem Teaser Halts at Vitrar Bank Street
A fragmentary report notes a disruption near Vitrar Bank Street and mentions a custodian Abani who warns of pipe trouble. The incomplete text references a Jos and a person named Pri table as potential actors in the scene.
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PSV
Deedging Plant Arrives For Local Power Project
A new deedging plant arrives as contractor McMunnta and crew begin work on the power project near the eastern branch. The team will lay pipes and install equipment, including edging and related components, to support the distribution system.
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Poverene
Dieriel
le Wit
Ineludlaee Edanding
Peerless
Rtrody
Dellihoe
Virginia Stranding Probe Under Way
An investigation is active at the U S inspector of steamships office into the Bay Line steamer Virginia’s grounding on the James River. Captain’s testimony has been recorded and additional witnesses may be heard today.
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United States Nepecter
Wessela
Bay Line
Virginia
Dames River
Campbell's Photograph Gallery Offers Portraits at Reduced Prices
An old advertisement from 12 Main Street in Ballentine building promotes large reductions on pictures and frames. The sale features life size portraits, free options, and low weekly rates, encouraging customers to visit the gallery for deals.
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Ufe Sige Peruye
Campbell's Photograph Gallery
Main Street
Ballentine
Aud-Lin
Sunday Lawlessness at Ocean View Reported by Virginia Ministers
Two Methodist ministers from Norfolk City visited Ocean View to investigate rumors of improprieties on Sundays. They found a busy hotel and a pavilion with seven games in progress. One minister said he would reference the matter in next Sunday’s sermon while the other declined further comment.
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Keyes
F H. Bennett
McKendree Church
J. W. Moore
Queen Street Church
Ocean View
Virginia Geoch
J. W. Bennett
Willoughby Ave
Muir
Bennett
Pennett
Aririta Bes
Ouy
Bar- Klee
C. Emerson Simith
WN Moriatin
Qewsn View Ralimiad Company
Dbendeaver
Thornton
Nemenlal
Worde
Weather Summary from August 4 1896 Norfolk Bureau
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk reports Virginia and North Carolina outlooks with warm southerly winds and generally clear skies. Observations include high of 83 and low of 69, rainfall 0, moon phases through August, and July mean temperatures and rainfall figures.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
J. J. Gray
Desperate housebreaker sought by police after daylight incident
On Sunday several people in Mayes Street witnessed a disturbance as a housebreaker entered a home. A male resident warned an intruder who allegedly threatened violence. Police and Norfolk authorities, alerted by Mare Seat residents, pursue the suspect.
Funeral of A E Law Stanley Readied by Community
The funeral for M. Stanley was held yesterday at 4 pm at Hoon Trout Residence Na THI hbel styyled, with Rev Mr Wea of St Anihurs' Minerpal Chore presiding. The service noted mourners and conveyed heartfelt sentiments amid local notices and reminders of ongoing community concerns.
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AE Law Stanley
M. Stanley
Mr Wea
St. Anihurs
Grove
Mangas
The Verdict in Curtis Barlow Case
Coroners Charters and Newton held an inquest at Chapel street over Curtis Barlow who died Monday by cutting his throat with a razor. Edith Wyckoff testified she saw him draw the razor across his throat. the jury returned a verdict of death by own action.
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Curtis Barlow
Chapel Street
Charters
Newton
Alezers
J. W. Moore
T. O. Wise
W. H. Webster
J.T. Dutton
W. P. Burford
F. W. Vaughan
Edith Wyckoff
Barlow
Submarine Cable Repairs Halt Norfolk Portsmouth Service
Due to anchor damage to submarine cables between Norfolk and Portsmouth the company must lift the cables for repair. Telephone service will be interrupted all day Wednesday and is expected to resume Thursday morning. J. W. Crews, Manager.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
J. W. Crews
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