Agreement Reached Between City and Southern Railroad
The Councils Committee and the Southern Railroad reached terms on lapsing the Down Point property, aimed to prevent discrimination against Norfolk merchants. They agreed on cash valuation for compensation, assured Norfolk will receive transit protections, and that the Southern and Carolina lines will begin operations by January. The accord seeks to boost Norfolk trade against Richmond and Danville, with the first Southern train arrival celebrated as a major event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Down Point
Couvene
Southern Road
Val. Andrews
Wikinns
Florence
Washton
Raiti
Lael. Pees
Norfolk and Carolina
Godle
Linper's Point
Pinner's Point
Winner's Point
Middle
Noth
Richmond
Hielmond
Danville
Nichmond
Norfolk Road
Conurila
Nortull
North Carolina
Nive
Police Court hears shooting testimony at Water and Nebraska
Police Justice heard witnesses about a Monday night shooting at Water and Nebraska streets. Thomey Harps identified Italian Mike Roman as the shooter, claiming Roman struck a man and fired twice. Roman and two companions were sent to the grand jury. Other cases include a wife assault, felonies, and liquor charges. The Corporation Court met with license transfers and property reassessment pleas while Master Oscar Gregory showcased juvenile equestrian acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and
Nebraska Streets
Thomey Harps
Mike Roman
Koman
Win
Ioroo
Roman
Homo
Grand Jury
Romeo
Nickle Caprio
Prank Ibe
Caprio
Dood
St. Marx
St. Vinceaot's Hospital
Labor Day in Wheeling Promises Grand Parade and Addresses
A Central Labor Union meeting in Southwestern Virginia plans a large Labor Day event in Weyanoke City with a grand procession, engaging speakers, and festive entertainments. Tickets are selling, and the city expects packed crowds aboard the Green View Railroad. Officials hope to maximize participation by closing some businesses in the afternoon. The program includes a Naval Post Cadet Band, a ball game, and a souvenir booklet. 10,000 copies will be distributed. The event will benefit orphans from St Mary’s Asylum, with trips aboard the Pocotogtas steamer. A funeral and cemetery services are noted for Mr. Arthur B. Grant, with local unions and veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Southwestern Virginia
Labor Hall
Orcan Wood Labor Chia
Rapa Pula
Geen View Railroad
Morehiute
Manufiouherd
Bosinea
Thor
W. H. Pwirless
Portsmouth
Pareless
H. Mullen
Richmood Typographical Union
Labor Herald
Mitlew
Richwood
Norfolk
Jim
Olius
Kivey
Hehd Pivuscdiy Tapeiat
Berg Poten
Haloyenia
Bani
A'Eloel
Observation Hour Change Affects Cotton Region Bulletin
The hour for taking observations at cotton region sugar and rice stations shifts to 6 p m standard time starting September 1 1895 enabling morning issuance of the cotton region weather bulletin Form No 045 for a full day within two hours after observation The change moves bulletin times up from after 8 p m to earlier in the day increasing timeliness for pricing and planning in the drought prone crops The notice notes crop values and weather as critical to investors and growers amid drought frost and windstorm risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funrteen
Pirates Captured After Chesapeake Bay Raid Forces Capture
Baltimore police report capturing a piratical two mast schooner near Baltimore after raids along the bay. The vessel was commanded by Charles Collins, crewed by desperadoes, and their expeditions yielded stolen guards worth hundreds of dollars. Also noted is a cricket style game where Tommie Joynes pitched for the Nationals in a Brambletons match, earning praise for a strong performance and public admiration. A separate item mentions a grand rooting excursion to witness Portsmouth versus Richmond baseball, with tickets and travel details, while concerns about a Portsmouth Star advertisement prompted a newspaper proprietors’ meeting to seek investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chesapeake
Charles Collins
Nationals
Itis Brawhbletons
Tommie Joyues
The
Nationale
Brambletons
Wai
Owine
M.C. Dover
National BB. Chub
Open Air Meeting and Local Notices in Virginia City
Circle No 2 King s Daughters and the W C T U hold meetings. A Norfolk and Southern railroad excursion to Ocean View draws workers and the public. The Monongahela arrives with naval cadets at the Capeosa. An open air meeting, a summer home project on the Lauastero Shore, and a Richmond excursion for baseball fans are noted along with several Baltimore visitors and local appointments. The Northampton steamer runs daily to Mathews and Gloucester counties. Fare for the round trip is $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay ‘Unis
Baltimore
H. G. Miller
Daniel Bose
UH. Walliame
J. D. Jones
New Jersey
Liemwather
New York Miscuit Company
Prank Porter
City Nations Bank
Washington
Virginia Pungral Directors’ Association
Danville
V. W. Buttle, Jr
Thin Port
Rocky Mount
N. C
Kr. P. Gries
Aire
Jarvien
S’re
United States
Monongahela
Capesa
Princess Anne Avyenne
Choreb Street
Union Mission Management
T. Hl. Bagwell
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Councils
Southern Railroad
Amwne
Igeday
New York
Toc Dales
Ise
Liverpool
Bar Ailyer
London
Bates
Memphis
Augusta
Houston
Gus
Speckab Sno Sle
Wrijlt's
Main Street
Dr. Weel
Athi
Praxk UW
Gare
Embrietang Che Cyepurcorensav
Sterling Mesera
Greenwoon & Ire
Janlin
Police Justice
John Gibbs
Cerrina
W. HH. Wilking
Dallig Shafer
Sintty Dans
Jathy
Thomas Binir
Annia Heath
CASS
Digge
John A. Scntt, Jr
Inky Smith
Monrep Sontle
Howl
Fun Lee
Nasault
Susie Jones
Yatuer
Geo
W. Morse
1. Lagwoell
Corporation Court
Vouckel
Baok
Hijt Shevls
Jol A. Auduro
Dmige Hanekel
Bavan Saaeat
Court of Law Sud Chancery
Beruied Miller
Tiautlovoers
White &Gorpell
B. Mrownerem
Mrownstemn & Ox
Tligh O. Davis
Thomas Brown
Sid
le Wall
Lrw
Minde
Aberu
Oscar Gregory
Stunner
Northampton
Old Dominion Line
Hay Line
Old Point
Old Port
Golimann& Hott Beimer
Mac's
Goldtmount& Hohemer
Ktreet
McCleary-Meviel- Jan Live Stock Co
Tionur
Fk Verwey
Dames River
Pocetogtas
St. Mary's Asylum
Young Tribes Wall Beamon
Clyde's Wharf
Portsouth
Boston
Peeral
Mery Aviteur Terse
Arthur B. Grant
Pines
St Luke's PE. Churet
Lev. A. Lloyd
Wiks and Veternn
Virial Wien Eimwool
Myssra
Ty Sale, Co. Medtueb, H
Tur Vihuistas
Uidines
Weat Miia Street
Ivaberh
J. W. Hunter
Harrisa and
Page
Mighty Three Feet
Mai Street
Maw. Burke
Ldl
Thomas Tabb
Hampton For & TH
Ovvsn View Railroad
Pannill
Payminster
Vclenwseie
Jy Pune
Chesapeake Pirates
Miehmond
Yin
Uhesaponte Anithia Railroad
Phurniay
Aveust Jl
Lottes
Vortech
Nortoile
Mare
Lieketa
Favde
Portsmouth Star
Seuthy
Wortemouth
Kometline of
Vortamouth Star
Ace
Juslow
Alrcol
Brown & Wall's
Bank Street
Chase
Rata
Charny Y Jakeman
Monons & Warmnace
King's Daughters
Hood
Saraaparile
Alice C
Mull
Dirdauost
Vu Hood Milla
Williver
Old Dominion Ling
Bay Fine Dock
Mathews
Gloucester Counties
Oxford View
Hormesen
Menin Street
Ui High Street
Cooper Narble Works
Ws Bank
Nompoll
Virginia
Moody
Knights Templar
Omer Maenasas
Os Costras
Noodhunk
Vac
AuRose
Heston
Providence
Norralie
Nurrashonenit
Virgil
Kuble
Derantuesr
Wearuen Bunean
Loos
Drodaou Building
Nourocr
J.C. Guay
Virginian’s
Cory Riomwt
Bofsual
Southern Associate
Maryland
Delaware
Huntersville
Evelyn Savage
Eastern Shore
Willie S. Harding
Bessia Savage
Central Avenue
Mountain Lake
Gilea County
Annie Atwood
North Street
Punyo
Princess Anne County
Ocean View
Cal Opera
Elise
Ani
Walter J. Simmons & Co
Hatley A. Vi Main Street
Plument
Goo
Wea Elit
Joatorne & Gu
Auld Vroprivtorg
Simeres
Main ST
Germania Life Insurance Company
James W. Graves
Mang R
Chamber of Commerce
Radi Lt
Spratley Bros
ONE Price House
Spratley Baqs
Alan SP Wee Ie
Nad Adyses
Den
Chorgh Street
Riod Street
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