Merrimac Ironclad Origins and Conversion Details
Portsmouth Va December 22 1997 letters clarify the Merrimac fate and ironclad conversion. The ship sank after being moored and bilge cocks opened by Cumberland sailors. burning was accidental and no anti Union sabotage occurred. Porter Williamson and Mallory influenced plans to convert the Merrimac into an ironclad, with drawings and stages approved by Secretary Mallory.
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Portsmouth
The
Virginian
Baltimore
Virginian of Fundy
Ashton Hamsay
Virginia
Mietrimac
Hampton Roads
Cumberland
Mayard
Cumberlann Ami Tie Sillers Aml
Mavy Yard
Pawney
Pauthing
Merrimac
John JL. Porter
Secretary of the Navy
Porter
Bank of Naval Designs
United States Navy
Virginia Navy
Gospark Navy Yard
Mutsburg
Booth
Navy Department
Washington
Marshal Parts
Northarink
Parks
Lietoieh
North Carolina
Richmond
Ehry
Mallory
Confederate Navy
Me. Porter
Wm. P. Williamson
Norfolk
Brooke
Williamson
Messrs
SirVamson
Gosport
oMeasrs
Willamson
Fichmond
Gosport Navy Yard
Atteatis
Efe d
Negro Thorp Makes A Trap?
A disjointed report describes a minor crime and a troubling incident involving a Black child near Novak Street. The text references a woman with unknown intent and provides unclear details about theft and harm, including unspecified jewelry and a subsequent pursuit.
Untitled notice on public discontent and tax plots
A mangled OCR passage describes unrest over tax collection and public works. It mentions parties offering a token for sale, levy disputes, and potential consequences if authorities do not resolve the issue. It references a park project costing $75 and talks of residents seeking relief amid continuing dissatisfaction.
P O Elks Distribute Annual Baskets to the Poor
DAPRUS DISTRIBUTED the P O Elks delivered their annual top baskets to the poor in the city. The baskets held four meal lord shoulders what sugar year powder teneles candles nuts and apples. The heart of ines and the little ones were touched by such generosity.
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Daprus
P.O. Elks
Funeral of Benjamin Cason at Navy Yard residence
The funeral for Benjamin Cason apothecary and United States Navy member was held yesterday afternoon at 2 at Wisinto residence near the navy yard. The Rev Mr Wright chaplain of the receiving ship Franklin conducted the service. Attending were Ovenn Sot hh OA and the Mesular Army and Navy Union branch, of which he was a member.
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Fundral
Cason
Benjamin Re Caegon
United States Navy
Interment and football meet highlight Portsmouth Norfolk
The interment was in Elmwood cemetery in Norfolk with many floral tributes. Portsmouth and Norfolk portralists feature a forthcoming Christmas morning football clash as sisters vie for laurels. Half rate tickets for school children and navy yard workers are announced by Portsmouth Street Railway. book offers fifty coupons for $1.28 with time restrictions for yard employees.
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Elmwood Cemetery
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Esty
Ao Eame
Portsmouth Street Railway Company
Navy
News Yard
Kitchen Fire Report in South Portsmouth Dwelling
A fire at a South Portsmouth home started after a Black woman living with Mr. Ge Wright dropped a rag near the stove. Smoke and smell led to discovering flames in the kitchen and a blaze spreading upstairs. No further details available.
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Ge Wright
Portsmouth
Smule
Annedy
Inhuman Treatment Reported on Henry Street
A case of alleged abuse on Henry Street in South Wortmoor is being investigated after reports that a boy is restrained with a rope collar and a red chin mark. The matter has been referred to Cruetty of Chilton for proprieties. A separate report notes a theft attempt on the ferry side where a man seized books but fled.
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Wylepe
Prowititis
Notwitistamting
Menry Street
Wortsmoor
Tnehod
Ae Society For the Dreyerthay
Cruetty
Chilton
House Bowen Break-In Reports Damaged Goods
A residence on Vine Street reports a break in with a window pried open and clothing value damaged. A neighbor or passerby mentioned a fire or alarm, and local aid responders arrived to assist. No clear suspects or exact date are provided in the fragmented OCR.
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Bowen
Thomas Vt Vine
Eohar
Wis
The Love of Gon Found on Wall by Lunatic Poem
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution page shows a lunatic inscribing verses about love on a wall. The battered lines describe celestial longing and a telescope of desire spanning the sky.
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Atlanta Constitutions
Berhley letter on holiday schedules and campus notes
Fragmented wartime style notes describe holiday closings and staff changes at a Norfolk area school. Mentions include teachers preparing for Christmas recess, student travel home, and staff shifts. References to local figures and institutions appear in garbled OCR with scattered names and places.
Bank of Berkley Plans Savings and Loans Services
Bank of Berkley outlines offerings for business and savings accounts. Services include loans and safe deposit boxes. Details emphasize accessible financial products for local customers and small businesses.
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Enio-L
Thirteen at Supper Sparks Victorian Superstition Debate
A lengthy reflection on the enduring power of the superstition surrounding the number thirteen. The piece cites parliamentary timings, a Melbourne cricket match, and a New York club dedicated to fighting such omens. It notes 13 as unlucky in Paris and Burkely alike, and compares historical beliefs across nations while urging cautious restraint in public life.
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St.aul
Ate
Aladdin's Eleven
Fenim
Mtolbourne
Noelishment
Runihsinhl
Druce
Wainwilght
Ain Macharen
Stoddart
Chamberlain
Iris
Kruger
Van
Som Salisbury
Mr. Stoddart
Griple
Melbourne
New South Wales
Nurets
France
Hateta
Cerhey
Vathally
Gierts
New York
Pavelnad
Amrelean Muh
Igmin
Shirtengy
New York Thirteen Club
Public Auction of Grocery Stock at New Market Place
A Wednesday December 2 sale at Morrla Auction House 63 New Market Place Ill. will offer Jos Kaufman’s stock at 412 Main Street including bottled goods canned goods tea coffee tobacco and related items. Furniture and fixtures such as a Hill’s automatic refrigerator platform scale safe and cash register are also listed.
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Jos, Kaufman
Main Street
Hill
R. R. Morris
NAGROES FOR OFFICE Savannah meeting protests appointments
About 400 colored Savannah citizens held a quiet orderly meeting to object to resolutions by the Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade East Monies denouncing negroes for office. Speakers argued the resolutions were unjust and unfair and pressed arguments about political support for Bryan and Melkinley.
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Savannah
Cotton Exchange
Board of Trade East
Inderslie T
Devereaux
Bryan
Georgia
Republi-cins
Melkinley
Invasion at Tomeroy Fails to Stop West Virginia Strike
Apparent failure as miners head to West Virginia to block New Haven operations. U S deputy marshals prevent nonunion workers from reaching coal mines. two messengers remain at the scene with no anticipated trouble. Also reports on mayoral reelection in Boston and a fatal mine explosion in Prussia.
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Tomeroy
Ohio
New Haven
United States
Milnes
Multiple 19th century auctions announced in Norfolk area
Public auction notices list Morris Auction House sales of jewelry and lace curtains in Glana 5 New Market Place and general stock at 61 New Market Place, plus upcoming real estate sales in Norfolk Norfolk County Virginia with details on land tracts machinery bricks and a Georgetown Cooke Avenue property. Also listings for Torrens of Lot Nos 1 2 3 in block 6 and various parcels in Bertie County North Carolina with terms, dates, and trustees.
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Nottingham
R. Morhie
Morris’ Auction House
New Market Place
Charles G. Oliiield
F. M. Oldfield
D. B
Clerk's Office County Court
Norfolk County
Main Street
Norfolk
Tanner’s Creek
Princess Anne
Road Creek
C. B. Oldfield
Lambert's Point
35Th Street
Lambert's Point Investment Company
WJ. Rinxter, Jr
USAS
C. C. Walton
County Court
County of Norfolk
Norfolk Rent Estate and Stock Exchange
County of
City of
Georgetown
Cooke Avenue
John L. Roper
Enid
Cooke Street
Highland Terrace
George W. Gilbert
ML Glennan
Willis W. Vicar
Glyen Ie
Court of Law and Chancery
John Mahoney
S.y
Soiely
Tie Remy
Bertie County
North Carolina
Nathan Diyman
Jenkins Place
Nathan Hyman
Ebenexer Price
Sat
Hook Q. Q
Follo
Tony
J. BP. Johnson
Sail
Alex
Kyinan
Nfyman
Bhenoxer Price
Ariod
Circuit Court of the United States
Laatern
Virginia
Walker Manufacturing Company
Norfolk and Ocean View Railroad Company
Anre
Custom House
Norfolk and Ocean View Railroad
Snd Hotel Company
Norfolk Bank
Church Street
Henry Street
Ocean View
Reilroad
Rellroad
Saldmilrand Company
Bentit
Wil
Anid
Sibey
Wien
Necondanes
Une Enid
Valle
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John L. Porter
Sonk
Barve
KP 4
Wowur
Oliver PL Forrest
Dwtter and
Willamrom
Malloy
Elates Navy
Medtorter
Commatore Foy
Porter Nad
Matefax
Ms. Vorver
Teen
Wewis
Lee
Sorioualyt
Solme
Sooke
Hare
Davis Gilsteke
Dl Whey
Mailers
Novak
Sun Gage
Peysan
Bherrley
Aix
Mantine Larribee
Holblays
Hades
Steeles
Wens
Porleconiin
Wrooks
Lava
Berkley
Fowih
Janay
Progres
W. Rockafeller
Kelin
Yooterdey
Wailie Henn
Ciortle Mathews
Monel
Wodultoek Pesterday
Mtheridge & King Gea
Caffes Cone Ins
Mortollt
Alles
Carolyn Leleb Craldoeth
Petersburg
Misa Ivinnehs Darry
North Street
Bank OF Berkley
Anu
Priday
London Telegraph
Uture
Morrla Auction House
Nagroes
Doyrimunl Prussia
Moe
Waleor Struhlewel
Salt Lake City
Justige
Atlice
Dadiv
Stormon
Chiase Chronicle
Canterbury
Wetalita
Union Centra
Witch
Witch Wribe
Seelin
Tribanes
Woodward & Blam
Mainstreet
Suffolk
Nolg
Morris Auction House
Glana
Positiva
Hrank Street
R. I. Morris
deiTit
Tion Sales
Futule Day
Same Co
Dr. Ferrell & Co, Realstate Auctioneers
Townsend & Joynes
J. J. Martin
Uh 'Paylor
Pertte County
N.C
Martin County
Roanoke River
James- Wille
Morrison
Borland
M. Dillaird
Ud Commissioners
Townsends& Joynes
Ahetisheeta
L. Royster
Cork
Dupuy
Cherie
Iule St
Ocean View Railroad
Ocean View Hotel
Jethaw
Eynala Bogseare
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