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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1898

Page

6

Suffolk Poor News Notes and Local Happenings

In Suffolk Va post holiday dullness yields few major events. Candidates for oyster inspector, criminal court terms, a bull terrier funeral, and a potential Driver tournament dominate local chatter. Also noted are small business assignments, fox club outings, new hires, and community notices from Woodward & Elam and local firms.

TR. H. Williamson Lower Purseh Suffolk Wil. Mameon W. J. Kilby Norfleet Harrell Williamson Nansemond Nansamond Woodward & Flame Caitlin

Jones Case and City Trust Teeter Amid Court Motions

In Newport News Virginia a pending case involving Mr Jones and the City Trust dominates court activity. Attorneys Boykin and Latt represent Jones as police commission disputes, salary issues, and a grand jury action unfold. Other items include a $310,000 damage suit, a marriage license for Viecker Mason and Mary Woodly, and various local offenses.

Newport News Jian Newpork News Boykin & Latt Jetings Court Walter Eastman Crawford Martha Aa Vinoher Viecker Mason Mary Woodly

Virginia Muskrat Bill Prompts Eastern Shore Support

The Tehmond Dispatch reports Eastern Shore residents back Delegate Matthews and Senator Lee Cato for a muskrat protection bill restricting trapping to certain months. The piece notes upland lawmakers favored the bill amid mixed reactions and mentions plans to transport muskrats to Webmond for upland members to eat, reflecting local tensions over muskrat policy.

Bow Matthews Lee Cato Ue Senate Richmond General Assembly Moe Delepalte Matthews le Cube Kim Onan Voek George J. Dennis Maryland Senator Dennis Ani Hyer Reston Chiaveh Sosors Wadine OPA Virginia Sentleman Kling Hat Xedlom Nelson Solored

Battle over Ohio Senate seat tests Hanna bid

January reports from Columbus indicate conservative tallies place Hanna at about 75 votes to 70 against him with 71 tied to the Harrison plan and potential shifts to 74 or more. Both sides claim momentum as legislators debate leadership posts and party loyalty amid a looming first ballot showdown.

Columbus Ohio Hanna Democrate Republian Harry C. Mason PM Bramley Cuyshoga HP. Jones Stark John B. Grimm Union J.C. Otis Hamilton Wm. O. Scot Tulton Henry H. Redkey Alvilands O. Rutan Carrellnd Elevison James Manuel Mont- Homiey Vernon H. Burke Cleveland Phanure Droste Line Cincinnati Jepthn Gerrard Gerard Gerrarl James Jolee Guernsey Flanna Tanna Jones Redkey Wighand Rutin Carroll Morrison Combine VU Pho Pest Das Dwn SUD Thie Fehl Kurt Wie Hanami Toledo Nish Burke Senate Thaddeus W. Crumley Crumley Pink Uenader Bonny Wanna Nutt Hay Sherr Wen Hanne UoAn Manni Fsluture Roxwell Thamaes Hobe Bryan Dements Poraker Haxwell Mason Speanker Tianna Jane Foraker Areelly Benator Mannan Moraker Thepublicine Ilana Traktor Deseper Itanna Fieston Mion Mark Hanna Desitte Boxweil Lallke Wil Mick Manna Republican State Executive Committee Ilanna John R. McLean Highland County

When Does the Twentieth Century Begin

A freckled boy asks when the twentieth century starts and disputes arise among the dentist, a veterinary student, and Doc Horne. They bet on which date marks the switch, debating whether 1900 or 1901 is the true start, while using arithmetic attempts and counting methods to reach a conclusion.

Horne Wolk Bey Searcher Doe Dee Dor Thorne Slyk

Century Date Conundrum Confounds Dentists and Students

A dialogue unfolds about when the first century ends and the next begins. A freckled boy and a veterinary student argue with a dentist over whether January 1, 1901 starts the twentieth century or remains in 19th century terms. The debate turns on how many full years each century contains.

Gree Dec Tam Doe

Greater New York Emerges as a Vast Civic Entity

The dawn of the new year presents Greater New York as a vast metropolis with population comparable to several states. The piece extols Hinge letters Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy, claiming prevention of malaria and kidney trouble and cure for rheumatism, indigestion, and nervous fatigue, touting it as a universal tonic and sleep aid amid urban challenges.

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Berkley News and Notices from the Berkley Virginian

Local items report post and paper orders to be delivered by six, a divorce suit over grocery stock, and a Mayor's Court date. City work includes sidewalk paving near Cap M. C. Keeline’s, electric church seating, gas line restoration, river access via the Tr line, and new house foundations in South Norfolk. W.C.T.U. met at Mrs. West’s with resolutions drafted for the year, Miss Butler leaving for Suffolk, Miss Halgh visiting, and schooner Mary Graham loading lumber for Baltimore. A traffic collision near North Street prompted remarks, and One Minute Cough Cure is endorsed for cold and lung troubles.

Clarence Wiges W. D. Cherry Liberty Street Cap M. C. Keeline’s Methodist Church Berkley Avenue Baptist Church Norfolk W. C.T. Tf North Street the &Chooner Mary Graham Greenleaf Johnson's Mill Baltimore George Lewis

Local Trade Card Mentions Jo Jacob and Soret Point

Fragmentary notice lists POR REST COAL WOND HAY GILAIN MIM Peed bricks lime and labs with a call on Jo Jacob at Main street and Mahons avenue for supplies or services. Includes scattered shop names and vague addresses in a distressed OCR fragment.

Jacob Y Soret Main Street Mahons Avenue

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