War Department Channel Estimates for Hampton Roads to Norfolk
Fragmented letters from the War Department discuss channel widening and deepening from Hampton Roads to Norfolk Navy Yard. Estimates show 150 yard width and 28 foot depth costing about 560,000, plus Western Branch Elizabeth River at 200 feet wide and 20 feet deep estimated 45,000, with broader hydrological upgrade plans and committee references.
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Rfolk
Vin
Norfolk Virginian
Secretary of War
Hampton Roads
Norfolk Navy Yard
Committee On
House of Representatives
Tyler
Committee
Norfolk Harbor
Navy Guard
United States
Navy
River and Warrior
Joliet
Galen
Naval Service
Mississippi
Navy Department
William Lamb
United States Army
Wampcon
United States Navy
Norfolk
Elizabeth River
War Department
Washington, D. C
Congress
Sesson
Jetter
Niuvy
Daniel
Washington, D.C
Hampton Ands
United States Navy Yard
Elisabeth River
Con.Thomas J. Casey
Chief of Engineers
Thomasee Casey
Corps of Engineers
Casey
United Sates Navy Yard
Elina
Beth River
A. MACKEN@IE
Lamont
Eigabeth
United States Engineer Ofice
Department
Narfulle
Hampton Toads
Weeters
Elizabech
Thomas L. Casey
Statin
Craighila
Eneiners
U. S.A
BRU i
Saturday Night Crimes Report From Baxter Area
A white man from Baxter Avenue was arrested on a warrant sworn by Officer E. Dolor. He faces charges related to a burglary on Ida Augustus Street. Margaret Harris, colored, was detained for threatening to kill Elizabeth Walker and John Whitehurst. A man identified as Andrew Robinson was stabbed at Connor's Bar. Dr Speight treated the wound and the victim walked home.
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Mom
Baxter
Haxter Avenue
Byening
Oieer
Dolor
Moses Diewe
Rene Ayaa Cout
Iene
Ida Augustus
Sagith
Margaret Cmarris
Elizabeth Walken
John Whitehurst
Pidley
Robert Ruddick
Andrew Robinson
Black Yank
Connor's
Cove
Avon Streets
Hase
Speight
Envis Reports Plan for Five Million Cotton Compression Company
Authentic sources indicate a Galveston based stock company proposed with authority of 5,000,000 dollars to introduce cylindrical bale cotton compression across the cotton states. The project envisions plants at multiple districts with daily capacities near one hundred bales and aims to attract large futures demand through international financing.
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Galveston
Tex
Eottorn
Van
Funeral Notices for H C Barry and Others
The obituary items report the funeral of H C Barry buried in Elmwood Cemetery with services led by Rev B Merrie. Delays occurred locating his widow. Also listed are the funeral times for Mrs Marcha A Rutherford and Mrs Ewai Barham, noting their respectable lives and peaceful passings.
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H. C. Barry
Elmwood Cemetery
B. Merrie
Solman
Bethel
Mrz
Marcha A
Rutherwell
Chapel
Ewai
Barham
Dmst
Frances Barnes Y Holds Meeting to Honor Eva Barham
The Frances Barnes Y meeting at the vice president's home passed resolutions of respect for Eva Barham a devout Christian and devoted member. The group plans a funeral assembly at 162 Charlotte Street Monday morning. Also Norfolk Gas Company names Frederick Eagner replacement and Mr Rice expected to become real manager while Mr Bener plans to stay in the city.
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Frances Barnes
Eva
Barham
Neanders
Westingy
Charlotte Street
Mi Mists
Egneer
H. L Lee
New York
Frederick Eagner
Norfolk Gas Company
Rice Willkely
Norfolk
Bener
Agricultural appropriation bill passes after tense debate
Washington debate on the agriculture appropriation bill spans hours with a close tally. Key votes strike out and restore provisions while weather and animal industry salaries face procedural changes amid committee actions.
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Washington
Pmutow
Hanson
Uae
Weather Bureau
Bureau of Animal Industry
von Moneta
Senate considers arbitration treaty with Great Britain
Washington report outlines Senate committee session on the general treaty of arbitration with Great Britain. Amendments discussed include limits on questions affecting foreign policy and relations, with a close vote on reporting the treaty to the Senate and a debated Alaska boundary stance.
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Washington
Senate
Mgr. Tur
Lils Meri
United States
Great Britain
Tom Wadler
Sweden
Norway
Senor Gray
Delaware
Fiona Metton Ie
Messrs
Sherman
Davin
Frye
Loder Allen
Gray
Morgan
Mills
Daniel
Cameron
Iowa
Famine Relief Funds and Indian Administration Discussed
A dispatch notes India facing famine strain with relief plans for three and a half million people and a projected outlay of 2 million pounds. It recalls the Lord Lytton famine fund from 1877 and warns of misused funds and salary depreciation tied to the rupee.
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London
India
Sane
Avena Pert
Tourseny
Lord Lytton
Element of India
Famine Relief Funds and Controversy Reported
The article discusses compensation claims from famine relief funds and accusations of scandal tarnishing Britain's history in India. It mentions the Russian fund for India and foreign press commentary, noting confusion over relief contributions and food aid amid famine conditions.
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India
Forelien
Tf Americasis
Death of Francisco Dusany at Soldiers' Home
Francisco Dusany, longtime resident of the Soldiers' Home in Niekwend, Va, died January 8. Born in Lisbon, he served in the Spanish Navy and later the Confederate Alabama era, earning a reputation for care and discipline. He kept a shipboard room spotless and named his passable area the Alibama. He was buried at Toll's cemetery that afternoon.
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Franchco Dosny
Niekwend
Francisco
Dusany
Portamouth
Lisbon
Ie Etiueule
Confedericy
Alabama
von Winger
Tie
Hintle
Pay Disbursements Revealed at City Post Office
Pay roll details show Assistant Postmaster James W. Lone disbursing about 8000 to 9000 in circulation monthly, with letter carriers receiving 1000.95 and clerks 1126.18. The office reports growing business and daily deposits averaging 500, with total monthly activity expected around 8600.
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Vretonlay
Peston
James
W. Lone
Roth
Cnastal
Trice
Abe
Unis
Sacred Heart Church Finances and Improvements Report
The annual financial statement shows current expenses for the Sacred Heart Church, a new organ purchased, all debt interest paid, and partial debt reduction. Net income from the year includes a parish fair under auspices raising funds, with totals reflecting credits to the church’s finances.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Peale
Cate
Paia
Whormis Stannary
Wilson
Joint meeting to discuss Water Commission land deal
The Select and Common Councils will meet in joint session next Tuesday to hear a report on the Water Commission and the waters chase investigation. The city may buy the Christian George portion of Joyce Lake, purchased by Mr T I Ballentine, with payment through the present holder based on Judge Keeling's option.
Levy Bros Bargain Store Special Monday Sale Ad
Markant clothing line and wool underwear offered at less than half value with reductions up to 1 4 off. Wool skirts cashmere gloves and curtains discounted. See special bargains Monday at Levy Bros Norfolk's Bargain Store 44 Main Street.
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Levy Bros
Norfolk
Malu Atreet
Alliance Ashore Off Cape Henry After Tug Efforts
The wooden frigate Alliance ran aground about one mile offshore at Cape Henry in a 4 39 night gale. Apprentice sailors aboard were returning from a voyage, and rescue tugs from Thetis William Coley and Merritt Wrecking Co. prepared to assist. navy yard tugs may be sent from Hampton Roads. Built in 1876 the Alliance displaces 1276 tons with 603 horsepower engines and is deemed sturdy though battered.
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United States
Miles Weat
Cape Henry
Alliance
Teg
Thetis William Coley
Merritt Wreckng Company
Hampton Roads
Aanes
Navy Yard
Henry
Oil Navy
Phroso romance by Anthony Hope at Nushaum's Norfolk Va
Publications received note advertising Phroso a romance by Anthony Hope author of Prisoner of Zenda for sale at Nushaum's Norfolk Virginia. It describes an English nobleman leasing a Greek island with danger and intrigue leading to romance with Isand and Phroso officials praiseful of its plot setting and illustrations.
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Phroso
Anthony Hope
Norfolk
Hope
Itvel
Pirkish
Fletcher Took Rooms Then Robbed Guest in City Hotel
A young man identified as Fletcher rented a room at East Main Street boarding house yesterday afternoon with a female companion. He stayed briefly, then returned to ask for a room, later upstairs, and robbed a guest of several val uables before leaving with his companion. Neither has returned to the city.
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Ico
Euie
St. Poorsturge
Vienna
Wim Aso
Imale
Ma Cruter
Alexander TI
Thia
Cann
Eharmeter
Conunels
Hhodes
Rhodes
Iimael
South Africa
Transvaal
Kiki
Partia Ment
Nis Uvcom- Philens
Joseph Chamberlain
Engilahmen
Jingdlam
Daily Chronicle
Lord Loch
Cape Colony
Mruver
England
Cecil Rhodes
Howe
East Main Street
Ilsriend
Cotton De Elpis Five Months Cotton Receipts Decline
Norfolk reports cotton receipts for five months ending January 80th 1806 897 bales. This is lower than the 229708 bales from the previous period, with a decrease of 28 747 bales and a noted rise in value to 104s4 per bale.
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Kher
Norfolk
Donations to Mission Chapel Support School Project
Controls are being made for the Onion Mission school on Lower Char Street. Moh Furniture Company, Rhodes, and others have contributed. about $18 from friends has been received. Reading matter is awaiting the time for final reckoning.
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Mission
Hi Onion Mission
Lower Char Street
Moh
Binnikels Tan Ler
Rhodes &0
Bargain Offer At Clhising 01 Brs Gooda-Weighley
A damaged advertisement lists fabric and clothing specials on Unin street. Items include yard-one silk velvets, colored silks, tan cloths, shirts and dyewear, and various yardage at prices from one dollar to several dollars with several misspelled descriptions.
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Gooda
Unin Street
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