Trade and prices shift as August review notes weaker business
Bradstreet's weekly review reports quieter trade in most regions with sugar and meat prices down while wheat and cotton show mixed moves. Cotton rises slightly on crop damage expectations. iron and steel demand remains strong with higher prices for Bessemer iron and barbed wire. Overall shipments in boots and shoes exceed last year. woolen goods stay firm amid limited demand. failures rise in the United States but fall in Canada.
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Liv Southern Aesocmiad Prang New Youth
J. G. Dun & Co
Tomorrow Will
Delpha
Pacthe
VHE Steel
Iwon Thade
Bessemer
Pew
Canada
New York
Bradetrevt
Pacific
Boulborn
Cepters
Dallas
Bradstreet
Éuyo
Voxuy
Lon
Carolinas
Georgia
Washington notes prompt road data and navy dock review
The report details a nationwide road improvement circuit with invitations to highway commissions and allied groups, plus a Port Royal dry dock review recommending non-acceptance until defects are fixed. Treasury and tax actions, post office allowances, and a murder arrest in Missouri are also reported alongside public notices and a medical remedy advert.
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Wasnixavox
Vonogresa
Morton
House of Representatives
Atinotu
Oulton States
Sture
Nod
Boards of Trade and Transportation
Agriculuiral Sugiesies
Oul
Eugsneerluy Schools
Societiwe of
Vivil Eugs Beers
Lumane Sociativs
League of Averiodo Wheelmen and Carriage and Bicycle Buildings
Ciuyeruvra
Commonwealth
United States
Port Royal
3, C
Navy Department
McAdous
Frank Reed Found Dead in Alexandria Home
Alexandria citizen and prominent Mason Frank Reed died by a gunshot in his Prince Street home. He retired late last night in good spirits after a long career as a merchant and railroad advocate. The act shocked his wife, and doctors were summoned but could not save him. Reed held leadership roles in local commerce, the Board of Trade, and regional railway development.
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Ly Southern Associated
Praga
Alexaskia
Frank Reed
Aluxwndrio
Eurcide
Thie
Ved
Wong
Cme
Hiue
Dr. Klipatein
Keele
Alexandria
Norfolk and Washington Steamabip Company
Washington
Virginia
Andrew Jackson Lodge
Teed
Sloa
Alexandria Board of Trade
Washington Board
Mount Vernon
Prince Street
Reed
National Capital Fee Company
Heed
Lin Pin Chong Reinstated Appointment Sparks China Policy Debate
Washington dispatches report Liu Pin Chang, viceroy of Szechuan, may be confirmed as Imperial High Commissioner to probe English missionaries killings. US officials question his impartiality after filings by American missionaries accusing him of hostility to foreigners. If confirmed, the move could test Washington’s resolve on the Ku Cheng massacre.
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Washington
Shanghei
Liu Pin Chang
Siu Chuan
State Department
China
United Staltes
Lin
United States
Hin Park
Parket
Department
Jernigan
Blewissionario
Wassan
Diwuir
Cheng Th
Leui
Childent
Danby
Chively
Lau
Beog Lu
The Cockade City and Norfolk News Glimpse
The Blanisford lodge records preservation in Virginia, a 1770 chartered group facing fires, a 1890s era misadventure with a hydrophobic-related cow incident near Prince George, and travel plans of Petersburg commanderies attending a ritual in Boston. A Dinwiddie county farmer dies after a railroad incident. Coroner declines inquest. Also notes a tobacco factory fatality and local health tonic ad.
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Norfalk
Perenoncia
Way
Blanisford
Old Blandford
Old Kleeut
Aidley
W.D
Appumatios Commandery
Noti
Kaiguts
Hobiucop
Barch Road
Dinwiddie County
Norfolk Oh Western
Uoson
Thiy
Wome
Sik
Yoo
Io Dionwiddie
Comed
Wisigor
Tobavco
Ueyid Dinlop
Sidheed
Deaty
G. Leigh
Minister Denbys Attitude Threatens Recall Over Delays
United States Minister at Poo Chow, Douby, faces criticism from the State Department for dilatory actions and failure to secure full authority for American commissioners on the Kuchouy inquiry. Officials warn that continued noncompliance could jeopardize his position during tense Sino American relations.
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State Department
Charlow Douby
United States
Poko
Vuotg li Youon
Vergian
Wey
Uwe di Yumon
Woolington
Bultel
Wendy
Presi
Hun
Col
Hixson
Lumgo Ryans
Poo Chow
Ku Chong
Capt. Newell
Detroit
Minteter
Deuby
Meeuage
Peking
Norfolk Knights Sail to Boston for Theatrical Conclave
A list of Norfolk gentlemen departs by the Old Downton line for Boston to attend the Knighto VYemplar conclave. The roster includes De Pronk Walke Woo Tnat Nottingham S N Simpson J A Clay TJ Nottingham and many others. A separate Aug 22 update from Southern Associated Press details a business meeting in New York on funding Atlantide exhibit plans and city property benefits.
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Proas Pmlavelmma
Portyobo
Thoy
Hestioga
Hartisburg
Wedbesley
Repubblican City
Wuppork
Hastings
Gconvention
Col
B. R. Gilkeson
Norfolk
Dowinton
Boston
de Pronk Walke
Nottingham
S N Simpson
J A Clay
WD Growell
W Moore
Paunill
Quy
Valentiog
W Sagtoy
Blurner
Migs ‘Surner
Jobin Tall
Stall
CH Ususolon
Gill
Mra Gill
Miss Gill
Row Pott
Ging
WR Morris
LH Maller
Mr Hilgins
Priddle Rescued From Suicide Attempt at Police Station
Charles Priddle a 30 year old sailor, heavily intoxicated, attempted suicide at the police station. Officer Griffin discovered him unconscious, hanging by a strap from a door bar, and a quick rescue followed. Doctors Brown and Spaight revived him, deeming his mind unsound, and he was placed in a straight jacket overnight for safety.
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Griffin
Charles Priddle
Uyuntog
Olivter Moore
Dorukey Griffin
Priddle
Votingain
Drs. Brown
Spaight
Balf
Brown
Twe Vindinias
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Navticket
Mane
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Hoon
Southern Associated Press
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Tinniry Hotel
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Nicnous
Watace
Maio Street
Lin Pin Chong
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Main
Minister Denby
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Modorn Bargain Store
Main Street
Oscar Chregory
Aubin Poalklug Civentorr
Norfolk Knights
Burvano
N. Y
Buainess
New Fork
Maryland
Dela
Ware
Micyeto Civant
Associated Pras
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Ont
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Hbobel
Prance
M.A. Beavy
Seavy
Mochester
Shabel
Abe Cts
Meenas
Putin
Hy Houthorn
Mrone
Kisietos
Jamaica
Angeust
Oba
Dalete
Charles H. Yale
W. H. H. Trice & Co
Dank ST
Coloula Avenue
Poo Winkysheet
Merida
Charietus
Kite Street
York
Mt, Ras
Chas Priddle
Family Remedy
Mayer & CO
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West Market Square
Norfolk, Va
Burruss, Son & Co
Bonda
Bufo
Obargag
Luropa
Ogai
Imsurkucea
Dends
Northweat Mutual
D. Humphreys
North Werterep
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