Navy Yard Aboard and Far Sea Movements In Portsmouth
Assistant Naval Constructor W Pieres Robertsa in Washington heads to the navy yard for duty. J Gaines Roberts on leave. The gunboat Helena bound for Bermuda and then China. Cruiser Boston arrives at Qhemulpa Corea. Marietta at San Francisco. Raleigh detached to Asiatic station, seven weeks, 7000 miles to China, now at Smyrna. Olym pia flagship with Boston Monterey and Petrel on station. Helena sails from New York toward China, nine to ten months. Concord and Marietta at San Francisco awaiting assignment. Secretary Long says reinforce China forces to show strength, not policy shift. Lane says Raleigh orders unrelated to German policy. Also a local assault case on Forbes against Archer. injuries to Archer. Forbes escapes.
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Navy News
W. Pieres Robertsa
Washington
Navy Yard
J. Gaines Roberts
Helena
Brooklyn
Bermudas
China
Boston
Qhemulpa
Corea
Marietta
San Francisco
C. A. Flagler
Engineer Corps
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Raleigh
Smyrna
Olympia
Monterey
Petrel
New York
Concord
Long
Lane
Motormen Run Cars Fast Through Mud Threatening Passengers
Letter to the editor calls Norfolk County street railway motormen to slow speeds around corners to avoid striking pedestrians in mud and angering riders. Includes court notes from Judge Portlock with dismissals, bail, and administrator filings, plus local crime and church notes detailing a concert at St. Paul's and remarks on violinist Prof. Krueger.
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Street Railroad Company
County Street
Who Was Sire and Norfolk Pickpocket Sighting
A late night telephone alert described a well dressed gray haired middle aged woman seen alone on the river ferry possibly linked to pickpocket activity. A second note mentions two men, Charles Archer and James S, in connection with an earlier cuttings incident.
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Norfolk
A Timely Friend Salvation Oil Advertises Relief
A testimonial praises Salvation Oil as a superior liniment for rheumatism neuralgia and pains, claiming rapid relief and swelling reduction after other remedies failed. The note credits Jno McWall of Ashland Virginia for his ankle pain relief and lists multiple drug stores including Old nywhon's 420 Bute street Fred. ab West and Holmes Co. 76 Main.
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Jno. McWall
Ashland
Whon's Pharmacy
Bute Street
Fred. Ab
Main Atrest, Holmes & Co
Main Atrest
B' Atlantic
City Drug Store
Assault on Woman After Church Walk In South Portsmouth
A young woman from 11th Street South Portsmouth reports being attacked by a Black man while returning from church between High and King streets on Washington. Bystanders cried for help, the assailant fled toward King Street into a crowd, a deaf and dumb Black man attempted to aid but failed. The woman was escorted home and shaken by the incident.
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11Th Street
Portsmouth
High
King Streets
Washington
Causaly
King Street
Ordinance Enforcement Urged on Portsmouth Street Railroad Motormen
Reported to the president that motormen were not complying with speed and crossing ordinances. A printed order was issued yesterday directing each motor man to obey the rules with immediate discharge as a consequence for noncompliance. Road officers insist the ordinances be fully carried out.
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Portsmouth Street Railroad
Case- Catterywad Continued to January 1898
The case of J. W. Rutter against George Ainsworth, magistrate, charged with improper conduct, was called in county court yesterday. Ainsworth and his witnesses, represented by Capt. John W. Trapper, were present, but Rutter did not appear. The judge continued the case until the January term.
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J. W. Rutter
George Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Nso
John W. Trapper
Rutter
Roanoke Auctioneer J B Holloman Found Dead
Roanoke dispatch reports J B Holloman an auctioneer from the city was found dead in his room this morning. He was six years old, formerly of Norfolk county where he served as treasurer, and he was a member of the Legislature during General Mahone era. He once was quite wealthy and leaves a son in Portsmouth Va.
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Roanoke
J. B. Holloman
Norfolk County
Mahone
Portsmouth
Robbery at Dempsey and Roach Store
A thief broke into the Dempsey and Roach store at the corner of High and Green streets during the weekend, stealing several wearing apparel items after entering through a rear window and escaping by a back window.
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Rogbery
Messrs
Dempsey & Roach
High and Green Streets
Disorderly arrest in town as street crowd confronts police
A Negro woman living on Tart Street caused excitement on the city street near the stair and neighbor’s home by displaying improvised canativers. Police arrested her and she was bathed for possible support to law officers.
Funeral of Mrs Mary Moony at Mineradw Church
Mrs Mary Moony dies Saturday and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 230 oclock from Whitt Me moving Church. Rev W C Moyes pastor officiated. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. A comedy was staged to a small audience last night despite poor weather. Tonight Ruth the Outcast will be presented by request.
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Mary Moods
Oelock
W. Ci. Moyes
Oak Grove Cemetery
Wboyve
Diane
Ruth
Pequest
Wey. Mr. Farland to speak on Bible class value
The Wey. Mr. Farland will address the VOM Co Bible class tonight at o'clock on The Value of The Tetbvhe as Literature. The class will be open to all wishing to hear the talk.
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The
Wey
Farland
VOM. Co
Fiordian Arrives After Eastbound Atlantic Passage
The British steam er Fiordian under Captain Bullork arrived at Liverpool from New Orleans via Dec 1 report. It notes a barrel mishap and position near longitude 22. Also mentions the Apmamattiox from London to Newport News and the Virginia from London to Boston standing by the Appamattiox ready to take her in tow.
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Liverpool
Fiordian
Bullork
New Orleans
Apmamattiox
Moall
Londons
Newyport
Virginia
Prentice
London
Toston
Appa Mattox
Funeral of Ale bhonas Daudet at Paris
The funeral for Ale bhonas Daudet was held amid large attendance. Emile Zola attended and was escorted to the residence and church where services occurred. He delivered the burial oration at the grave, following the Dreyfus case protests. Paris authorities plan to name a street after Daudet.
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Pacis
Etroce
Dandet
Suffolk Court Sifts Fortune From Distant Kin Tale
Suffolk note recounts Charles Smith whose fortune began with ten dollars and later sent about $8,000 to his sisters Theresa Peller Anna Volta and Magdetick Unverthoren in Austria. Executor Dr Thomas St Parnes delivers funds while court hears cases and church decorations for Christmas across Southampton and Suffolk.
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Suffolk
Charles Smith
Thomas St. Parnes
Austria
Dr. Barnes
Theresa Peller
Anna Volta
Magdetick
Struhoer
Charles
Tohd
Suffolk Peanut Company
Petersburg Mourns J Ritchie Smith Suicide at Wilson
J Ritchie Smith eldest son of Petersburg Postmaster Hugh I Smith died by his own action at Wilson North Carolina an act witnessed by a friend after a melancholy visit to the telegraph office Smith had been in poor health from dyspepsia and had recently taken a traveling agent post for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company He was a well known Petersburg figure prominent in society circles also noting local fires and a suspected Internal Revenue Service headquarters move across.
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Petersburg
Dee
J. Ritchie Smith
Hugh i. Smith
Wilson
Smith
Postmaster Smith
Petersburg Savings and Insurance Company
Tunner
Insurance Department
Virginia
North Carolina
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company
England
New York
Eireles
Warn
Peter P. Gashic
Prince George County
Tuttle
Nstella Butler
Bolingbrook Street
Blandford
James D. Wraddy
Offie
Milehpond
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Digestible Fat Intake
Fat is essential in the diet and wrong types may not be digested leading to fat starvation. Scott's Emulsion provides the needed fat in the right kind and quantity, already partly digested, enabling organs and tissues to become active. Available in 50c and $3.00 at all druggists.
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Scott
Fire devastates Crook Morner & Co mill supply firm
A Baltimore blaze at Crook Morner & Co, dealers in numbers machinists and millers supplies, gutted seven floors of a Toward and Saratoga streets building. Losses included 50000 worth of pallernys and 75000 stock, with the Voutiltrope vessel damaged. Insurance fully covers the stock and vessel damage.
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Baltimore
Crook, Morner & Co
Toward
Saratoga
Teside
Voutiltrope
Aleman
Ite
Manufac tores' Club backs Cabinet of Commerce and Manufactures
Philadelphia December 20 The Manufacturers' Club held a meeting adopting resolutions favoring a new Cabinet the Department of Commerce and Manufactures A communication was received from the National Organization of Traveling Men protesting the Inter-State Commerce Commission incumbency.
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Philadelphia
Manufaptores’ Club
Bucklen's Arica Salve Promises Cures for Skin Ailments
The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores teller chappell tainls chilliains corns and all skin troubles. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Durrow Martin & Co.
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Durrow, Martin & Co
Amusement Notes on O Neill Irving The Dead Heart
The article advertises James O Neill and Henry Irving presenting The Dead Heart at the Academy of Music with seats priced 25 50 and 1 00. It also covers Dodges Trip to New York at the same venue with a noted comedy company led by Henshaw Mack and others. Performances run through Christmas with matinee and night shows and varied seating options.
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Henshaw & Ten Broeck
Christovas
Dodge
New York
Academy of Music
John BE
Henshaw
George Mack
Ben I. Grinnell
Taylor Williams
George Howson
J. Ward
May Ten Hrorck
Blanche Ward
Carlotta
Ella Girdiner
Clara van Vechten
Star Theatre
Church Street
Cora van Tassel
Ncts
Carsons
Cmeer
Miss van Tassell
Pansy Shadwick
Frank Smith
Jack
Chiren
Trades unionists urged to quit the National Guard
Chicago delegates at the weekly Chicago Federation of Labor meeting unanimously urge trades unionists to leave the Illinois National Guard at once to avoid serving alongside striking fellow workers. Union members in the guard must seek discharge immediately. Durrant case and a murder inquest follow.
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National Guard
Chicago
Times-Herald
Chicago Federation of Labor
Illinois National Guard
Local Berkley News and Community Notes
Report of cemetery and street work in Berkley including paving around the Berkley Avenue Baptist Church and yard improvements. Mention of Mrs. W. Phelps visiting Comjock South Carolina for holidays and local residents preparing for upcoming weddings and travels. Dr J P Marrett of Norfolk preached at Main Street Christian Church urging missions and Bible reader support. A local man with leg injuries from Tunis mill returned home, and a couple from Malin Street will marry on the 28th.
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Anna Jacobson
Elton
Grand Jury
Gerkley Avenue Baptist Church
J. P. Marrett
D. D
Norfolk
Main Street
Christan Church
Gos
RB. TL. White
Tunis’ Mill
St. Vincent's Mospital
Clifton Street
Malin Street
Norfolk and Southern
Grace Cunningham
R. A. Chaves
Berkey Avenue
Second Street
Hampton
George Gifford
R A. Graves
Berkley Avenue
Wichmond
Furs Sale Draws Crowds as Stock Vanishes Early
Early yesterday morning a fur goods sale began before business hours and drew a crowded store. Rumor of the special sale spread quickly, and more than half the stock was sold by noon. The remaining half would be offered tomorrow morning according to the notice.
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Mtr Iig
Special Christmas Week Sale Prices Compare Quality and Savings
Stone Martin collarette and electric seal items list reduced prices with comparison sale figures. Electric seal capes and collarettes show notable discounts, other capes priced down from fifteen dollars. Read as a promotional notice urging customers to discover who pays the difference during Christmas week starting tomorrow.
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Granby Street
Main’ Street
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Forbes
Julia Adams
Allmaivong Street
Archer
Sweet's Pharmnacy
W.N. Portlock
Sykes
Herrison
Richard Ivens, Sr
Ivens
Bond
Perry
Gardner
Wiliam Newby
Cowper
George McKenny
Will Easter
John P. Kevill
St. Paul's Catholic
Despera
Mascheroni
Millard
P. Krueger
Krueger
Charles Archer
James S
J.B. Holloman
Mary Moony
Shaft
Appomattox
Indianapolis
Ind
Ehildrer
Town of
King van Roberts
Nansem
Conny Court
Bondagy
Kale
Moberta
Wwiight
Leo Grint
Bse
Molland
Knieht
Ev. J. B. Dunn
St. Pauls
Remaks
Methodist
W. J. Kilby
T. Bilis
Prieps
Frank A. Kennett
Todiy
Albion
Fla
Union Central
Woodward & Blam
Scott & Downe
Anotilda Portfoltn
Bucklen
Durrant
Cal
Theodore Durrant
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
William ‘Terris
Berkley
Bank OF Berkley
Benj
Lowenberg. Folk
Jwiparison Sale
Benj. Lowenberg
Costurmer
Granby ST
Columbia Building
White Hardware Co
Ss. Ll. Foster
Plume Street
Ll Virolla
Edison
Ap Savings Tank
Cove Street
John S. Etheridge
Bemeley
Chestnut
Pearl Street
Portamouth
New_bone
John
Ilridge
Porzoni
Coleman
Durham
N. G
Lintmont
Sutrron, Sr
Sutton & Son
New Derne
N. Co
W. H. Terry & CO
Southern
Cionnet de Hairin
Droggista
J. M. F. Trotter
Ongent
Trotter
Neurwlein
Wifors
Corner Mall
Church Streets
WRRK
Aacme Cement
New NO
Water Street
Batchelder and Collins
Eheried
Hilt Parle
DorAhia
Irvin
Vixpress CompAny
NG. US
Watson Stmt
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