Norfolk Port Sees Bright Export Growth Ahead
Local shipping leaders forecast a strong rise in foreign exports through Norfolk as the Southern railway expands traffic. Plans include a large fireproof cotton depot at Lambert's Point and a grain elevator to handle growing shipments. Leaders credit the railway’s impact and the port’s rising profile, with officials predicting lasting economic gains and commercial supremacy for Norfolk.
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Southern Railway
America
New Orleans
F. J. Kimball
Norfolk and Western Company
Lambert's Point
M. B. Crowell
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Norfolk
Newport News
Southern Railroad
M. N. Osborne
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Southern Mills
Thomas J. Anderson
Seaboand Air Line
Virginian
Seaboard Air Line
Ote
Bates
Tam
Tre
Tam Glaveu
Allan R. Hanekel
Corp
Southern
Evelvin
Lowellness
Net
Aly
Ronrearner
Posimaster W. OW
Virginian article boosts Norfolk export trade profile
The Virginian’s Norfolk port piece prompts praise from Admiral Brown and local leaders. Businessmen like Degge and Ballentine credit timely reporting for widening awareness of export growth, harbor advantages, and rail connections fueling plans for more factories and stronger industrial development.
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Tam
Virginian
Mr. Desge
Mr. Degge
Brown
George Brown
Norfolk Navy Yard
Norfolk
America
Providence
Thomas R. Ballentine
Atlantic
Eran
Southern
West Point
Local notices and society updates in Norfolk and Elizabeth City
A jumble of brief items shows religious services at Union Mission with various ministers, a Cape Henry to Trotter telegraph contract awarded, lectures on the Campaign of Waterloo planned, marriages in Elizabeth City, and residents visiting relatives. Also noted are relocations of a powder company staff, a ferry route change near Norfolk, and court appearances for Avon Street incidents.
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Union
W. JB. Lankford
Haynor Youst Powder Company
Portsmouth
Norfolk
City of
Pove Aiouth
Hunter Dykes
M. Ashlin
Eligabeth City
N. C
Deinkwater
Cape Henry
Trotter
R. Devereux Doyle
Waterloo
Batane
Martha Millaps Snc Mararrett
Union Mission
Keich Rev
Tarrere
Agi
R. W. Webb
Tey
J. Sidney Peters
Wireiota Methodiat Conference
Ila
R. N. Jones
Granby Street
Cumberland County
Lynchburg
Snow and Wires Halt Virginia Beach Area Storm
Weather chaos curses the region with heavy snow and ruined lines. Communications collapse as Western Union and Postal Telegraph hustle repairs while trains idle and ships ride a violent sea. A wreck on Water Street traps two men and sparks scrutiny of street safety.
Donuts And Eye Experts Advertise In Town
Small stock of large SL bettle of M Tonle concern sale 25 cents six days only at 207 and 200 Main Street. Dr Week eye expert permanently located examinations free on Gale 162 Main Street. If you want a good pile of glasses see Yr Week 2 Main Street.
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Main Street
Dr. Week
Gale
Matn Street
Evening of Picture Plays Features John J Clum Talk
Mr C A lontgie presents a stereopticon show by John J Clum from California titled An Evening of the Picture Plays at the Y M C A. Clum will recount his travels with vivid reminiscences and a Washington Star praise notes his engaging speech and rich personal experiences from a year on the road.
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My. John &. Oluen
C. A. Lontgie
Y. M
John J. Clum
Gallifornia
Mr. Chimie
Uncle Sam
The
Washington Star
Clam Fia
Election of Officers Norfolk Council No 228 Royal Ar
The notice lists officers elected for the ensuing year of Norfolk Council No 228 Royal Arch Masons. Samuel Veale regent S Dawson past regent L L Dodainend re gent Henry Brandt orator M B blackson secretary W N Grubb treasurer W Hodges collector W O Cobb guide A Marsden chaplain P L Cook warden W Strasburger trustees J A Marsden H W Chase representatives to grand council H W Green Moon and others named. committees to oversee death reports and investigation.
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Norfolk Council
Royal Ar- Conmim
Web
Ballentine Winding
Samuel Veale
It S. Dawson
LL. M. Dodainend
Henry Brandt
Dack- Son
W. N. Grubb
Il. Hodges
Ww. O. Cobb
Dawson
Chase
Weyler Vingard Prom Not Known in Havana
Havana December defect, crowds report confusion over Weyler’s plans and position. Officials deny details from Winnsires Vie and Los Palaciow areas. Rumors say Weyler is pursuing a prewar Plan in Cuba, with chatter about Macéo plans drawing attention.
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Havana
Berewent
Jin Vine
Weyler
Win Sires Vie
Enanp
Los Palaciow
Chimp
Wavana
Maceo
Duc Hug
Waters Recede as River Levels Fall at Chippewa
Weather improves in Chippewa Wisconsin as the river drops one foot and carves a new channel under the gorge. Officials expect water to continue receding and the river to return to normal levels within about two weeks amid relieved residents.
Police Kill London Shears in South Washington Shootout
Police officer Curry shot and killed London Shears this afternoon during a confrontation in South Washington. Shears, a known local figure, had been involved in a dispute with the officer, who was wounded in the incident. The suspect called himself Rev Landon Slew prior to the event.
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Policonmun
Washington
Omeer Curry
Wand
London Shears
Shears
Bea Hothe Otal
Tman
Landon
South
Fragmented text summary of proprietary artile and medical claims
Disjointed OCR passage describes various proprietary articles and pills claimed to treat bowel disorders and misfunction. Mentions brands, names, and alleged preventive properties though details are unclear and partially garbled. No clear event, date, or concrete outcomes emerge.
Our Wood and Coal Company Seeks Local Patrons
Fin Eich promotes Our Wood and Coal Company offering wood at 80 per cord sawed and delivered, coal at bottom prices, and timely phone orders. Manager The Watters vows strict business discipline and prompt service from corner Dense and Chapel streets to customers. Announces Tonie bottles sale at 2d. Main Street locations 207 and 209.
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Fin Eich
Wood and den
the Watters
Strinthy
Tayo
Trista
Tao
Corner Dense
Chapel
OUI Wook
Coalom Dany
AW Advertiser offers discounted fashion and home items
The notice lists ladies jackets and capes at 4.98, lace curtains at varied prices, napkins and portieres, chenille portieres, and related textiles with linens and price reductions up to 26 to 0 percent off regular prices. The ad emphasizes sale savings and a broad range of fabric products.
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Weelk— Wright's
Mavie Niprint
Vyablo
Lamasit
Liew
Iwatelis
Tapisiy Porthores
Chenille Portieres
Bargain Offer Notices on Clothing and Accessories
Levy Bron promotes surprise bargains in jackets dress suits handker chiefs feather boas corsets white cottons underwear hose and more. Learn prices before you buy with special sales on assorted garments and accessories at OCape.
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Levy Bron
Constipation treated with Dr Pierce’s Pellets
A health advisory notes constipation causes much illness, especially in women, and argues it can be cured easily with Dr Pierce’s Pellets. It explains Nature works to remove impurities and that the pellets aid gently without overtaxing the system, recommending the exact remedy.
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Nature
Acta
Dr. Pierce
HoUdtine
Interior Secretary Francis Submits Annual Report
Washington December 4 Secretary of the Interior David R Francis has submitted his annual report. It covers last year’s appropriations about 1700 65 percent and outlines estimates for the coming year near 1,000,000. The report details public lands, forest preservation, Indian affairs, pensions, and railway issues including Central Pacific defaults and Nicaragua Canal matters. It notes land holdings, potential settlement, and calls for forest and pension reforms. It ends with references to catarrh remedies and local wedding notices.
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Washington
David R. Francis Huis
Alaska
Wand
Congress
Forestry Commission
Pee
Indian Bureau
Central Pacific
Javary
Thervan
Ile
Nln Pagin Room
Central Pacific Railroad
Nicaragua Canal Company
Secretary of the Interior
Minal Company
Son
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua Canal Construction Company
Nicaragua Company
Vermont
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