Great Western Railways Plan Reaches Norfolk
The Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo line, Wisconsin Central and Norfolk and Western seek a direct Great Lakes to Norfolk link. Elevators and yard capacity at Lambert's Point would expand as the port becomes a major Atlantic seaport. Chicago reports confirm a new through route benefiting Lake Superior iron, Northwest grain, and Norfolk export facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howking Valley Railway
Wisconsin Central Lines
Norfolk and Western
Great Lakes
Norfolk
Circes
Kienry Fink
Lamberts Point
Mnoptalk
Westerm
Atlanta
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Southern
Great Atlantic Seaport
Whch
New York
New York Journal
Samuel D. Davis
No. 30
Weil Street
Columbus, Woeking Valley
Toledo
Aeeaint
Wiseungin Central
Pilnt
Vere Mar- Queite
Weerem
Allange
Lake Superior
Northwest
Wisconsin Central Company
Gotham
Norfal
Columbus, Hocking Valley
Wall Street
Ohio
Chicago
Connecon
Benefitco
Columbus
Hoci Ing Valley
Springfield
Wreetern
Brice Andhis
Ohio Southern
Wellston
Lima
Arylan
Mich
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Lima Northern
Old Southern
Cincinnatti
Lebanon
Northern
Cheveland
Akron
Jefferson
Norfolk and Western Road
Water committee seeks pure supply from Little Creek despite salinity
The special Water committee of the Connells Journeyed to Lith Creek to assess ground and prospects for a pure water supply. They noted Little Creek may be too salty and Northwest River and Joyce's Take are the only sources. The city uses four million gallons daily and plans increasing intake as the river length and depth are described.
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Connells
Lith Creek
Little Creek
Joyce
Armestan
Navy retirement lists veteran engineers amid ship actions
The article reports on retirement decisions in the U S Navy including Chief Engineer G I Flower and Captain Tower concerns. It notes engineering corps retirees, ship movements such as the Detroit and Olympia, and plagu e precaution plans plus Asiatic squadron orders and international incidents with Siam and China.
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Washington
G.I. Flower
U.S. N
Naval Retiring Board
Washington Navy Yard
Tower
Ashorne
Navy Register
Ita
Bchoe
Navy
Waval
Olympia
Asiatic Station
Narasaki
Hong Wong
Yorktowsa
Shanghai
Murvton
Acapulco
Mex
Maine
Port Monroe
San Pedro
Lieurnont C. i. Colahan
Detroit
Medierranew
China
Lewton Thomas MW. Stevens
Cini
Jess
San Prauetsco
Deposition Proceedings in Wise Younes Contest Begin
The Wise Younes deposition hearings opened with Mr Wood supervising. Attends at the office of Benjamin T. Marks and the Academy of Music covered the examination of Dr Wise and others. Attorneys D Lawrence Groner and Henry A Wise represented Dr Wise as testimony addressed ballot handling and election procedures.
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Wood. Baxter
Lani
Wise
Benjamin Th Marks
Tomnes Iwathoey
Youns
Laurence Warnie
Tames Ll. Goole
Academy of Music
Domi
Malon
Efficera
Dr. Wise
Hothehner
He Beard
Mledona
Ned Lee
Tinderpor
Hou
Jacqtes
Gmusthyey
Rebels Capture and Burn Small Spanish Vessel Near Cuba
Insurgents attacked the Cometa, a small Spanish ship cruising near Viardenas to prevent Hib ordnance landings. The vessel was captured and burned after intense fire from shore and near-sinking, with survivors surrounded as the French crew fled.
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Key West
Mia
Jun Srt
Ek West
Tee
Cub Watters
Viardenas
Sierra
Severn
Suspected Train Robbery Contact Involving Multiple Men
Police report a suspected plan to rob a Southern railroad train near Kansas City with four assailants. A bound man, questioned at Morris Hotel, gave clues about three possible locations, while investigators link him to a robber gang. He remains in custody for further questioning.
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PTO
Aprese
Arrieta
Birmingham
Alm
Jan
Kansas City
Judy Calhon
Iat
Southern
Berry Station
Kliridice
Konsan
Mapowss Company
Chile
Oonea Deery
Wilias
Morris Hotel
Drowning at Seward's Canal Near Petersburg
In Petersburg on January 24 a drowning occurred at the canal feeding the mill race. The body recovered was Jats Hargrave, son of Parker Wargrave of Ruvi ek Chesterfield. Hargrave had worked at Seward's trunk factory and may have fallen in while intoxicated.
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Petersburg
J Trayn
W. Pool & Son
Campbell’s Bridge
Allen
Orsi
Chad
Jats Hargrave
Parker Wargrave
Ruviek
Chesterfield County
Seward
Tits City
Harmon Considers Proceeding On Pirates Case
Attorney General Harmon stated he is considering the possibility of advancing proceedings against the Three Friends and its crew for piracy. He prepared an appeal to transfer the case to the U S Supreme Court for expedited determination, contending the vessel violated no explicit law and may be subject to amendment of the bill of ibel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
United States
Piraty
Harmon
Atorney
Mmschiering
Ralhia
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Judee Locke
Acksonvil
Laneke
Wiless
Three Peles Case Delays in Federal Action
In Jacksonville on January 23 a federal case involving the steamship Three Peles faced delays as Judge Locke reviewed exceptions and related motions. The government may appeal, though no final order on suspension or costs has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonvill
Pia
Westmele Tyudge Locke
Suetalriitas
Gorolinds
Fire in Colonial Avenue flats causes rope rescue
A morning blaze in the Andrews block on Colonial avenue Ghens from a Kirchens fireplace damaged several hundred dollars. The Hodges family, confined by smoke, was lowered to the ground from a second floor window by ropes but everyone escaped without injuries. The fire was fought by a chemical engine and extinguished before reaching more rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Colonial Avenue
Ghens
Kirchen
KB. Hodges
Molges
Liner Survives Pole Fall in Church Street Incident
A Southern States Telephone lineman narrowly escaped death when a pole cross arm broke at Church Street, sending him into a tangle of wires. He was rescued with only minor injuries as sparks flew from the live lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States’ Telephone Company
Wit Haarrow
Church Street
Provisional Cuban Governing Members Face Preliminary Examine
In York on January 24 General Carlos Ravpetary and editor Trugillo appeared before Commissioner Stields for preliminary examination. The testimony alleged they aided a June 21 expedition to a Latin American port, with more defendants to follow. The ship stopped at a Florida Keys outpost where armed guards boarded. Witnesses testified they were paid to testify.
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Hwetndt
York
Carlos
Tebben Loechig
Tole
Laks
Slaamashin Woodall
John Cronin
Woodall
Fragmentary Report From An Ancient Trial And Race
The text describes scattered items including an unknown trial in New York with references to Cronin and other named individuals, ships arriving at Hamp ton Roads, and a long distance race between Marielarroll and Waltham with a notable champion. The overall coherence is limited and many details are unclear.
Murder trial stirs Laurel county court room crowd
The trial of Pouchee and Jordan for murder drew intense attention at Laurel Memorial courthouse. Testimony from Pouchee's mother and others described family instability and the accused's suspected roles. The defense argued insanity while prosecutors plan to submit evidence. a local merchant plans to push for municipal reform and broader city control.
Abna Raised After Sinking Off Elbe
The British steamer Abna, Captain Koch, sunk in the River Elbe by the Dartmouth, has been raised and is now safe in Wamburg harbor. General Horace Porter appointed Dr Ch A Wise of Williamsburg Va as aide de camp on his staff for the inaugural ceremonies.
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Sundust
Sanskok
Amer
Hong Kong
Pee
United States
Effers
Minaster Iu Ycott
Calite
Tuanekele
al- Yardy
Patiekok
Siam
Chiek
Cheok
Fmsou
Ellett
Olney
Isaac Townsend Smith
Washington
Ty Haukatent
Mawna'l
Botton Chia
Shoreham
London
Abna
Koch
Hamburg
Newport News
Elbe
Mankenes
Dartmouth
Norfolk
Wamburg Harbor
Porters Alda
Horace Porter
Ch. A. Wise
Williamsburg
Willie Sold Monday and Special Price Monday Only
An item listing describes a sale of miscellaneous goods including a steel rod paragon frame conga wood handles and sik covers with tassels. The notice notes a Monday only limit of one per customer and references Levy Gros at 34 Main Street and a dental rooms listing at 162 Main.
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Willie
Gloria
S$e. Pach
Levy Gros
Main Street
$100,000 Estate In Louisiana Faces Probate Battle
Mrs Fannie Mills died intestate in Suffolk with no will after long travel. Virginia relatives claim the New Orleans estate valued at about 100000, including 65000 in U S Government bonds. Attorney James L McLemore reports potential proof to establish kinship amid claims from Tennessee and California. The case heads to the Superior Chancery court in New Orleans with possible state transfer if no valid heirs are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Jana Rede
Fannie Miner Vo Mills
New Ori Uf
Clalmants
Virginia
Southam
James L. McLemore
New Orleans
Superior Chancery Court
Louisiana
Onl
Sussix
Mills
Sussem County
Europe
Tie
Milla
McLemore
England
Fanny Mills
Tennessee
California
United States
Trustee's Auction Sale of Saunders Dry Goods Stock
Great bargains in dry goods and nations are being obtained daily at 11 o clock and 1 pm at the trustee's sale of T R A Saunders stock in the Ballentine building Main street Auction the retail trade for only a few days longer Do not miss this opportunity Goods at your own prices any order of the day.
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Elc
TR. A. Saunders
Biallentine Building
Main Street
Clearing Out Sale Dry Goods at Wrights
Clearing out sale of dry goods at Wricht's 370 Wain Street offers remnants of dress goods and linens at half value. Leather gloves and kid gloves priced around one dollar per pair, lace curtains and portieres advertised, with winter underwear and textiles discounted.
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Wricht's
Wain Street
Best goods at lowest prices from Greenwood and Brothers
Public notice from Messrs. Greenwood & Bro. promoting their stock of sterling silver watches and diamonds. The notice claims the best prices speak for themselves and advertises Fasiman Kodaks and supplies. It mentions “The Casket” at old No 168 Main Street as the place to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Greenwood & Bro
Fasiman Kodaks
Bes
Watchmker
New York
Main Street
The Shoe That Will Do Water Patrol Style
Keep Your Feet bey if you want to avoid sickness The Shoe that will do Wat Is aive PATROL 2.00 SHOE. They come in Laced and Galters worn by Policemen Butchers Moto Men Conductors Blacksmiths Boats men Railroad Men Market Men Oya fermen every known act Mechanic and workmen wear them Best Shoe for Wear and Comfort. HELLER'S One-Price Shoe Bank St Opp Courthouse. Dr. Weck eye expert examinations freq 7 Gale Malin street ios
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Bank St
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Norfolk and Great Lakes Air Line
Western Lines
Norfol
Arrance
Norfwlk & Western Railway
A.M. EB
Hell
St . M. EL Church
Jatly and Friends of the Church
Staten
Hargroves
Capt M. Shepherd
S. JL. Tucker
J. H. Portlock
W. HH. Selden
Cleveland
Alee
Joetroit
Othe
Cuba
Movil
San Franchesco
North Atlantic
Stiew Canal
Mis Thomgh
Souter
Ninilain Thanes
Wesouwer Pend
Mier
Victors Vor
Jacksonville Court
Palle
Tes
Gen
Halon
Cronin
John Lowk- Hey
Battle
Marielarroll
Waltham
Mass
Rae
Mtaplon
Wendy Oral
Thie Grentest Enso
Richmond
Pouchee
Jordan
Kill
Ponichee
Moss
Foucher
Rerio
Jrisantty
Belmes
Preas
Nielhynond
de Olaire
Democratic League For Good Government
Committee On Relief of Poor
Mshouse
Migabeth Jones Gibson
Hobart M. Bartlett
St. Paul's Church
May George Clbson
Granville County
N. C
W. Walker
Oak Grove Church
Starke
Enuls
Sussex
Southampton
Fannie Winerva
Weck
Gale
Malin Street
Ios
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