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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1895

Page

8

Mechanics' lien law debated by Virginia legislature

Central Labor Union committee from Southeastern Virginia arrived in Richmond to press a new mechanics lien bill and related oyster measures. Lawmakers consider changes before adjournment, while Sen Mason’s plan to create a state insurance commissioner faces debate.

Richmond Legislative Committee of Central Labor Union of Virginia B. F. Rosson Charles «. Elver C. J. Cannon Norfolk Bland Portsmouth Charles T. Bland John FM. Mason

Newport News Business Men Address Charter Revisions

Newport News December meeting chaired by Col Brimpton heard amendments led by Senator La Soger to the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company charter. Proposals concerned condemning private property, street improvements, and bond issuance limits as directors urged fiscal restraint and municipal control, while the yard’s future at Newport News was praised with plans for new vessels and expanded work for 2300 employees.

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Local Justice: Whiskey Violation and Forgery Sentences

Sam Wright, a bar operator, was fined 75 dollars and costs for selling whiskey on Sunday. Morton Freeminn pleaded guilty to forging several checks and was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary.

Southern Railway Steamship and Woll Sam, Wright Morton Freeminn

Miss Maegie Savage Expected Home Today

Miss Maegie Savage, visiting friends in Richmond for six weeks, is due at 601 Central Avenue this afternoon aboard the Norfolk and Western railroad. Local work begins on North Street sidewalks after Mr. John A. Lesner returns from the Eastern Shore. The Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. Skinner's, Lee Ave, and the Chaee Baptist Church youth group plans a supper in the church lecture room. Reverend W K Leake is invited to join the Missionary Society of Richmond.

Maegie Savage Richmond Central Avenue Norfolk and Western Railroad North Street John A. Lesner Chesapeake Inn Methodist Church

Fire at Standard Tea and Heat Company building causes alarm

A late night blaze at the Standard Tea and Heat Company plant on 28 Ly Commerce street triggered two engines but did not require water. Firefighters used chemical extinguishers. incident believed to involve incendiaries and was discovered in two or three stalls. The scene was quiet afterward.

Standara Ly Commerce Street Ease Tire

Native wines sale at reduced Holl Londngr prices

Vendor advertises a sale of Port Sherry and Catawba wine at reduced Holl Londngr prices per gallon, quart, and other spirits including brandy, whiskey, champagne and ciders. Also promotes holiday use products and American champagne as a specialty.

Easthampton

Lost barge salvage reward notice near Old Point

Salvage and reward offer for a barge item lost December 11 near Old Point while crossing Wome Shae. Description notes a pine cover and belt plus sixteen feet of hoards. Address GEO T Sloan and Amnog 41d Light Street Wharf Baltimore Md for recovery information.

Old Point

Norfolk Iron Works and W Duval Co Machinery

Norfolk Iron Works GEO W Duval & Co advertise engines boilers sawmill and all kinds of machinery with repairs offered at short notice. Divas Patent Boiler Tube Peraures are claimed as the only perfect remedy for leaky boiler tubes and can be inserted in minutes by an engineer.

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