Settlement Ends Seaboard Southern Freight Dispute
The Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway reach a settlement over Chesapeake Bay trade and Norfolk Portsmouth routes. Richmond service by Baltimore Steam Packet will end, York River Line will stop competing for Norfolk and Portsmouth, while through business remains with Portsmouth. Planers Point terminals cost about $1,000,000 and nearby rail and waterfront improvements boost local value.
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Tenner
Hoffman
Seaboard Line
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Baltimore Steam Packet Company
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat Company
Chesapeake Bay
Seaboard Air Line
Washington
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Seaboard
Southern
Bay
Richmond
York River
Lnte
Southern” Railway
Planer
Ruth the Outcast or The Scarlut Spn at Ellis Hall
A local company presented Ruth the Outcast to a large audience with strong performances. Mrs. MacDonald and Mr. Dreynard drew praise. additional shows include The Two Orphans and Ten Nights in a Mar-room this afternoon and tonight, likely crowd-pleasers. Funerals followed for A Brown and James Ross with services at local churches and interment at Hebrew and Oak Grove cemeteries respectively. Grand Army and Farragut Post held an apron and necktie party then a ball, reinforcing community bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis’ Hall
MacDonald
Dreynard
Mar-room
Navy Yard Battleships Go Off Commission In Norfolk Area
The gunboat Yorktown is out of commission at Mare Island while Philadelphia and Marion follow for repairs. Annapolis reaches Newport News to prepare for a West Indies cruise with naval apprentices. Moniter Puritan heads to Norfolk in reserve but returns to Tompkinsville due to fog and bad weather. A convoy including Dupont Porter Ericsson and Cushing sails from Fernandina to Jacksonville. Several officers are reassigned to Monadnock Concord Boston Independence and other duties. Naval Hydrographic Office shifts to the Bureau of Equipment to standardize practice. An afternoon fire alarm results from a lamp explosion at Sam Hamburg’s store London and Green streets causing minor damage before fire units arrive.
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Naval News
Yorktown
Mare Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Marion
Hawaii
Annapolis
Newport News
West Indies
New York
Norfolk
Foxs
Tompkinsville
Dupont, Porter, Ericsson
Cushing
Pernandina
Jacksonville
B. W. Wells
Concord
Monadnock
B. O. Scott
Saratoga
Boston
Sheean
Independence
Charles M. McCormick
Nashville
Omaha
Pish Commission
Ccecord
Long
Naval Hydrographic Omee
Naviga Udon Bureau
Bureau of Equipment
Compass
Naval Observatory
London
Washington
Sam Hamburg
Green
Mer
Hamburg
Accidents at the Yard Reported Injuries to Two Workers
Yesterday afternoon at the Maine yard Robert Whitehorn a mechanic fell ten feet while at work injuring his head and body. Yard surgeon treated him then he was sent home to Norfolk. Around 4 pm Edward Smith a bucksmith was struck by a boiler tube bursting from a blast causing a split chin and facial injuries. He was transported home by ambulance to Nelson Street.
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Yarp
Robert Whitehorn
White
Maine
Hinself
Nore Folk
Edward Smith
Knvckiie
Hla
Nelson Street
Lights To Night Power From Locomotive Wiring
City power chief announces partial supply tonight after locomotive derailment near the powerhouse. Wires and pipes connected, providing current for some customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C'tyems' Peat, Light and Power Company
Man’s Claim on Prices Draws Trade in Village Store
A note in this issue quotes Mr. W. Te. Daah warning that some cannot fool all the people. He offers prices that cannot be beat and are meant to draw trade, asserting that anyone doubting his statement may compare his prices with others.
Daughter of Mr Silas McCann Hurt After Fall
A young daughter of Mr Silas McCann of Prentis Place injured near the schoolhouse on the South street road. She attempted to jump a ditch and fell breaking her arm. the accident occurred a few days ago.
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Silas McCann
Prentis Place
South Street
Bonds for Sale by Council Finance Committee
The Finance Committee offers for sale 3000 dollars of Fifth Ward coupon school bonds at 6 percent interest from January 1, 1898, running thirty years and tax exempt. Proposals due December 1 at 6 p.m. City may reject all bids. Also notes postmaster appointments and local business ad highlights.
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Council
Fifth Ward
Virginia Contests Ahead In Election Committee
General Walker disposed to take charge of order as Virginia contestees Young Swanson and Eppes face appearance before Election Committee No. 3 on Tuesday. The Virginia cases, at the calendar foot, are unlikely to be heard before Christmas holidays. Democratic counsel include Brooke Wilcox for Young, Melvaine and Liuestter for Eppes, and Senator Daniel Massie for Swanson. The Virginia delegation plans to accompany Senator Daniel to Richmond next Monday. Senator Daniel sits on the Senate Finance Committee, filling a vacancy from Senator Harris’s death, in what is described as the most important Senate committee.
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Special Corp
The
Virginian
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Young, Swanson
Eypes
Walker
Election Committee No. 3
Greenside
Arkansas
Por Young
Brooke and Wilcox
Eppes—Melvaine
Liuestter
Petersburg
Swanson
Daniel
Massie
Danville
Richmond
Martin
Daniiel
Senate Finance Committee
Harris
Senate
Sulphur Diphtheria Remedy Promoted In Europe
Article promotes a sulphur gargle and inhalation method as a cure for diphtheria and related conditions, claiming Dr Field witnessed universal success without a doctor. It narrates improvised fumigation, gargling with brimstone, and inhalation techniques, asserting rapid recovery and no fatalities. It also briefly notes Emile Zola’s failed impromptu speech for a French deputy candidate.
Scott's Emulsion A Remedy For Consumption Weakness
After coughs and colds the germs of consumption often gain a foothold. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites will not cure every case but will cure many if taken in time. It prolongs life and adds comfort in advanced stages. A food and tonic for all sufferers. Price one dollar at druggists. Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Royal Arcanum Banquet Highlights Suffolk Event and Plans
Suffolk Virginia December 10 Special The Royal Arcanum banquet at the Commercial Hotel drew leaders and families in a pleasant evening with a strong by law praised. A prospective peanut factory for Suffolk gains momentum as John A. King and associates seek $1,000 subscriptions to secure the plant. A dramatic company led by Edwin Maynard and Sara MacDonald plans six performances next week at City Hall Theatre. The Nansemond road law faces opposition and calls for district meetings. Mrs. W. T. Green arrives with her son to join the Mall Street Methodist pastor. Royal Arcanum officers are elected, and assorted notes detail locals and business moves.
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Suffolk
Royal Arcanum
Commercial
John A. King
Windsor
John B. Pinner
King
J. Walter Hosier
City Hall Theatre
Edwin Maynard
Sara MacDonald
Nansemond
A. H. Baker
W. T. Green
Mall Etreet Methodist Church
Airs
A. W. Eley
Michard D. Grey
Portsmouth
John Slotter
Boston
J. W. Hinton
C. Vaughn
Franklin
J. Wood
Ealtor
Tidewater Citizen
Durham
N.1
Alexander Savane
Lower Parish
Nnay
Harry Farler
King's Daughters Circle No. 2
Councilan
G. W. Truitt
Wiliam Heswell
Portamouth
M. A. Wlam
Daisy Tolland
Beale House
Young People's Society of Christian Enedeavor
William H. Goolrioh
Sycamore Street
J. W. Lynch
Javien Brinkley
Cornpenke
N. C
Naylor
New Haven
William Henand
John W. Eley
OM Town Hall
W. 8. Holland
J. J. Phillips
Suffells
Berkeley News Bits and Shipping Notes From Norfolk Area
Advertisements and notices from Berkley and nearby areas report Berkley Communications handling MeOHEs and PappOr orders, with Lucy box deliveries by six. Norfolk and Southern wharf ships Mary BH Olys and W D Hilton loading lumber for Newark next week, Abbie H Green to begin loading. Local obits and greetings recount Miss Gracie Cunningham visiting and funeral services for the Graves family son, led by Rev Chandler, interment at Oak Grove Portsmouth. Also noted are an accident injuring Neal Burk at Cummer mills, a dangerous tree on Chestnut street, and community updates on residents and church events at Berkley Avenue Baptist and Nyland Institute musical.
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Mary BH
Olys
W. D. Hilton
Norfolk and Southern
Newark
N. J
Abbie H. Green i
Gracie Cunningham
Hamilton
R. A. Graves
Berkley Avenue
R. M. Chandler
Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Portsmouth
Willie Jones
Gusele Milby
Edwin Perebze
Tommie Wiggs
Clarence Hathaway
Irving Duncan
Oakdale
South Norfolk
Wiliam Jones
Henhei Dewdes
John Dalby
Chestnut Street
W. R. Gordon
M. H. Morrisett
North Street
Snowden
N. C
Joseph H. Morrisette
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Nyland Institute
Salvation Oil Endorsement Claims Honest Virtue in a Bottle
Mrs A Fiedler of Philadelphia testifies Salvation Oil is an excellent remedy for rheumatism, stiff joints, and bruises, urging households keep it on hand and reject substitutes. It costs 25 cents and is sold by Cannon's Wharmacy Alfred West Robt Wolmes Co and Tlefsland's drug stores.
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A. Fiedler
Palethorp St
Philadelphia
Try — Cannon
Lute
Alfred T. West
Main Street
Robt
F. Wolmes & Co
Tlefsland
Ailantle City Drug Store
Bank of Berkley Savings Accounts Report
Bank of Berkley details business savings accounts and loans with emphasis on deposit boxes. Includes brief notes on rape deposit boxes and related services.
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THE
Bank OF Berkley
Norfolk Iron Works and W. Duval & Co. Machinery
Norfolk Iron Works GEO W. Duval & Co advertise engines Luihews Bawmul and all kinds of machinery at No 16 Water Street Norfolk VA with repairs on short notice. They claim Duval patent boiler tubes and vericules stop leaks. advertised as the only perfect remedy for leaky boiler tubes and quick insertion by a pay engineer.
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Water Street
Norfolk
Tse
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Middle Street
Twyie
Pinner’s Point
Pinner's Point
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ruth
A. Brown
High and
Greem Streets
Eberson
Hebrew Cemetery
James Ross
Fourth Street Baptist Church
Mr. Fisher
Montauk
Grand Army
Republic Ball
Farragut Pogt
Order
Iden Cosi m
Oases Rey
Mesers
P. WH. Larkin
John.t. Brady
Julian F. Face
Lariein
Sam Burroughs
R. L. Herbert
Messrs. Dorin & Bro
tMeoruty
Dansid
Belfast
Witner
Europe
Dr. Field
Emile Zole
Ming
Serome
Chamber of Deputies
Scott & Bowne
Town
Arcanum
Nansem
Royal Arcan
Nansemond Council
W. G. Elam
Tk. L. Woodward
R. H. Rawles
Wallace Kilby
W. H. Biley
G. Dumyilie
G. K. Lawshe
W. E. Grinkley
Katie Holladay
Edith Skiles
W. Jenkins
Winaser
Bruce Smith
Someston
J. D. Hill
Berta Thompson
Sioux
Lizzie Baker
Lettle Holland
Holland, Va
Alma Elam
Atlantic
Courtland
Central
Woodward & Blam
Sulolk
Berkley
PappOr
Sorfolit
Norfolk Iron Works
GEO, W. Duval & CO
Mrs. Winslow
Rannerstar
F. Friedlander
Friedlander
Cannon Ball Clothing Co
Old No
New No
Cheviot
Cannon Ball Clothing
Norfolk, Va
Academy OF Music
Uivison Street
Clay Avenue
D. C. Worthington
A. S. Bsbaggs & CO
Commerch ST. Yard
East End
Falkland and
Charloty Stilmets
Geo. H. Dawes
Kneipp Walt
Rome
Henith
Walher Sebastian Nknelop
Aneipd Malt Poot CO
Camden Street
Baltmore
Mid
Jwllff
Telec Countain
Manin Street
Savings Hank of
Alation
Su. Boriniedent
Cove Sireel
Wise Ly
Mins Oe
S. Kirk
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
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State Media
Nebo
VonMonIe
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