Nonderful Growth of Norfola's Export Trade 1695
Norfolk's export figures for January to December show total exports of 5 651 871 with November at 245 898 and September to December at 886 913. Cotton receipts to November 25 amounted to 399 655 bales, while meat and lard exports boosted November values. The Virginian notes cotton, corn, and lard as main drivers with Norfolk gaining on New York and Savannah, aided by the Norfolk and Western railway elevator and regional shippers.
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Norfolk
New York
Synans Vonrs
Trimpson Road
Custom House
Pallett
Tommle
Wemler
Virginian
West Point
Savannah
Atlantic
Nures
Geo
Baltimore
Chicago
Norfolk and Western Railway
Vliss Ix
Norfolk and Western
C. Patterson
Wiliam Johnston Company, Limited
Daring Escape Attempt at County Jail in Courtland
Sheriff J W Williams recounted a dramatic jail escape attempt at Courtland by Lee Burwell and Henry Jones. The pair bored through eight inch walls and two inch oak ceiling but ran out of water and fire nearly engulfed the building before townsfolk and deputies freed Turner and Jones. Two other prisoners, including an elderly white man, were rescued from a nearby well. Williams praised local citizens for aiding the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Williams
Southampton County
Courtland
Lee Burwell
North Carolina
Henry Jones
Lea Vaughan
Posue
Turner
Thas
Turnell
Jones
Willams
Strikers in Hamburg Agree to Court Arbitration
In Hamburg the strike in the shipping trade held two meetings this morning with about 5000 attendees. Resolutions backed settling the dispute through a court of arbitration and pledged the strikers would accept its decision. Reichstag members Von Elm Lennon and Molkenbuhr to represent port trades. Herr Doringe to chair striker interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Ely
Tletons
Hereen von Elm
Lennon and
Molkenbuhr
Reichstag
Wll
Architen
Herr Doringe
Mixed Tribunal Decision Upholds Appeal in Alexandria
The Alexandria Court of Appeals sustains the mixed tribunal ruling on the Pinian case. It orders the government to refund 500000 pounds taken from the reserve and to pay the appeal costs. The decision relates to funds advanced from the Miyptian reserve for the Sondon expedition and involves four commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Alexandria
Coal miners' strike support voiced by UMW chief
State President M. D. Ratchford of the United Mine Workers openly backed a Mitts burg miners strike if operators refuse the requested cent advance. He said he would encourage and even order sympathy strikes, predicting it would influence the outcome in favor of Pitts Ware. The Pittsburg situation remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Chicago
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers
Mittsburg
Pitta- Ware
Pittsburg
Tr Jameson Health Improves For Possible Release
London dispatch reports Tr Jameson the Transvaal raider shows improving health after decision to release him from Holloway. He remains in custody but could be moved by friends if recovery continues, with removal possible soon. Advert says a large $1 bottle of U-No Tonic at 25 cents is available at 207 and 209 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tr. Jameson
Holloway
Main Street
Spain Faces Cabinet Crisis and Cuban Tensions
Madrid reports growing anxiety over Cuba, with persistent cabinet crisis rumors despite denials. The Impartial notes private dispatches from Havana offering aid to wounded Spanish forces and skirmishes in Matanzas. It says Weyler surrounds insurgents in Pinar del Rio and Pinar Del Empire, with rebels in confusion.
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Madrid
Situa Hon
Cuba
Imparelal
Havana
Ave Nmrade
Imparcial
Salis bury to press Spain over Cuban detention case
Lord Salisbury will make strong representations to the Spanish Government regarding the detention in Cuba of Richard and John Beatty, residents of British Columbia, arrested in Havana in connection with the Cuban revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Manchester Guardian
Lord Salisbury
Porelen
Cuba
Richard
John Beatty
British Columbia
Havana
Dauntless Under Watch in Florida Waters Again
The Treasury Department keeps the steam tug Dauntless under surveillance at Jacksonville Florida amid allegations of involvement in private expeditions to Cuba. Revenue cutters Sherrill Winona and Boulwell patrol Florida waters to track her movements and prevent aid to Cuban insurgents.
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Washigton
Lee
Treasury Department
Dauntless
Jacksonville
Fla
Cuba
de Lorme
Sherrill
Winona
Boulwell
Florida
Walters
Fire wipes out St. Onten's Church in Chelsea section
A morning fire destroyed St. Onten's Roman Catholic Church in Chelsea Atlantic City resulting in two parishioners killed. The blaze started during mass due to a defective wick. Loss estimated at $20,000 with $12,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Chelsea
Anee TS in Constantinople Arrests Persist
Constantinople December 2. The arrest of persons suspected of being involved in plots against the government continues. Many detainees are seized in their beds and taken to the Central prison, causing widespread distress in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hlols
Onte 10
Rough Haul of the Sixth Annual Chanuka Ball
Despite bad weather a large portion of the 206 guests attended the Sixth Annual Chanuka Ball at Richardson’s Hall. An orchestra provided music and Mr Reidman oversaw the event as patrons enjoyed fruit, Coca Cola and non alcohol drinks in a smooth, well managed evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson's Wall
Thelerrs
M.reidman
Postal Telegraph-Cable Connection Cuts Rates West Indies South America
The Postal Telegraph Company announces completion of a new connection known as the United States and Hayt Telegraph-Cable Company. The link reduces rates to West Indies and South America by 10 to 20 percent, Ashburn, Jos, W. Kates, Manager. General Superintendent.
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Taibes
Anerica
Vorfolk
Dee
THE
Postal Telegraph Company
United State
HAYT
L Telegraph-Canile Company
Postal Company
Iidies
South America
HAT
Ashburn
Jos
W. Kates
Eye specialist Dr Mayer offers free eye exams at Vienna office
Dr Mayer, renowned sealist from the disperal and Royal College of Vienna, invites officers and sailors at 45 East Alum Street to consult in six languages. He examines all eye defects free of charge and offers native language diagnosis for foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dd. Mayer
Disperal and Royal College of
Vienna
Austria
Eaat Alum Street
Mayer
Notice to Voters on Pills for Brain Power Restore
Notice claims U-No Alveta Pills restore lost vitality for brain power with advertising price one dollar. Limited sale for two days more at 207 and 209 Alain street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Street
Hurricane disrupts city services and shipping
All Telegraph lines down and railroad traffic suspended as hurricane damages crippled systems. Streets dark, fire alarm nearly useless, street car service halted. Sailing vessels seek shelter in port amid signals for shipping.
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Gray
Weather Bureau
Washington
Central
Wilmington
SN. C
Nantucket
Bbe Voy
Cape Elenay
Cape Hatteras
Great Norfolk Snowstorm Halts City in Deep Snow
A fierce winter storm hit Norfolk with heavy snow and sleet, isolating the city. Wires, telegraphs, and rail lines failed, hampering communication as crews battled downed poles and restored services.
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