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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1897

Page

8

Railroad Commission weighs higher assessments in North Carolina

North Carolina Railroad Commission considers a material rise in rail rate assessments as it plans to hear from Gov. Russell and other officials. Raleigh Gaston line to stay open with limited service while a review continues. A proposed Old Dominion and Carolina line in Warren County seeks a $50,000 capital with 10,000 shares. Cumberland dispensary opens as cotton shortages impact mills, and health scares from a Chilean liner voyage are noted.

Sralélen N.C Railway Commission Toduy Us Stesamic Cathy Gov. Russell Wallh Clark Josephus Daniels Gure Railway Commission Raleigh & Gaston Gaston Tate Peter Aata Copenhagen Denmark Petersburg Penitent Mile Railway Warren County Merry Mount Ridgeway Plains Old Dominion Atzi Mills Mutual Iire Inence Envy Art West‘Criminal Court Cumberland County State Normal and Industrial Col Department of Articulture

Sunny Weather Boosts Local Travel Plans in Edenton

Edenton and nearby areas enjoy warm rain benefiting residents as rail reduced fares to Norfolk start July 3 and run to July 7. Miss Minnie Harris of Baltimore visits relatives. Photographer Baker returns from Aolerainm. Helen Martin and Miss Auntie Urban of Elizabeth City visit. Gus Barrett of Elizabeth City also returns home past few days.

iBidenton N. O Folle and Southern Railroad Norfolk Minnie Harris Baltimore Isere Elizabeth City Gus Barrett

Harrowing voyage aboard City of Para amid fever aboard ship

Passengers recount a perilous Pacific mail voyage from Panama to San Francisco aboard the City of Para. Yellow fever broke out five days after clearing the Isthmus, killing the ship’s commander and affecting most passengers. Reports claim deaths and illness were downplayed on arrival in San Francisco and aboard a prior leg to Para.

Ation Mitchell Chile Para Moertesen Denley Corinto San Salvanaer Ita San Francisco Zork Pacific Mail City of Para Pana Aner Papeete Mara Avery Y Graves

National Reform Press Association Opens Tennessee Session

Delegates from across the region gather at the State Capitol in Nashville for the National Reform Press Association open session. Speakers including Mayes and McDowell push party unity amid calls for fusion, while Butler and Butler era critics face strong debate and a proposed club-based organizational plan is discussed ennen adjournment.

Nashville Tenn National Reform Press Association State Capitol Esas Frank Burkitt Ilness Mayes Pomeroy Washington Drayer Blew. A. 2S Kansne Wiesse Tiarper Vilhoels Gaijournmonk Senator Pathe Schilling W. 5. Morgan Arkansas Butler Committee On Organiation Marion Butler

Turmoil in Southern Kentucky Mine District Sparks Idle Labour

July 2 Chattanooga report shows 2000 idle workers in the Jelico district and similar numbers along the Cincinnati Southern line. Strikes halt mining, with limited funds and rising hardship among families. Authorities fear possible violence as unrest deepens. operations unlikely for months.

Chatanooga Venn Thyust Sennesses Southern Kentucky Jeliico Cincinnati Southern Railroad Mro Vaillog

Legal Intelligence: Murder Trial in United States Court

The Sailor will be tried there for the murder of mate Kirsten Christiansen. In Alexandria with witnesses present, the case proceeds before an unnamed jury next Tuesday. Judge Granles of Charleston will preside in the United States Court. Earlier, Justice Tomlin disposed of several cases in the Police Court, including embezzlement, larceny, and breach of the peace, with fines and bail set. suits include Putford vs O and The Lynnlaven Syndicate vs Royinn with verdicts or damages awarded.

Rank Wlanechild Oliver Christiansen Ingersoll Alexandria Logether Scoifors Jaul Washington United States Marshal Cross J. C.williamson Jude West Granles Charleston Jude Dtueshes Alexandrian Justice Tomlin Som Marly W. B. Merethy Dienableton Prang Eupely W. UT. Smith Julius Robineon Il West Mandi Robert Bluupson Kel Richard Smith Tthiavles Haeneles

Court of Appeals Refuses Writ in Cromwell v Jones

At Wytheville the Court of Appeals in Cromwell versus Jones from Norfolk county refused a writ of error. The appeal challenged Judge Prentis' order requiring the electoral board of Norfolk county to fill a vacancy and appoint new judges of election. The writ was denied and the electoral board faced contempt for not making the appointments.

Wytheville Court of Appeals Cromwell

Social notes from the city and surrounding towns

Large influx of countrymen yesterday boosts city market prospects for Sunday supplies. A post office at Park and Grambelton avenues would aid ladies and business men with stamps. Moves include Mr Albert Moreman and family occupying Windsor avenue residence. visiting relatives from Whaleyville. local residents seek health trips to the mountains. Mrs Mary Woodhouse reports illness. Odd Braids Convention planned at Kim Hall next week.

Vvsey Dranich Post Office Park and Grambelton Avenues Albert Moreman Tod Chinrlotte Street Windsor Avenue Marrie Shmpson Dorleigih Sirhnpson Master Prem Whaleyville Aira LL. D. Edmonds Charles Street Ak. B. Jordan Mary & Woorhouse Cecella Avenue Od Braids Kim Hall

Sanitary Officer Calls for Immediate Drainage Action

The Tan na's Creek district Sanitary Officer warns rental agents fail to provide proper drainage on Johnson Avenue. He stresses that unaddressed ditch drainage risks serious disease for all residents, white and colored, and insists corrective measures be completed promptly.

Tanna's Creek District Johnson Avenua Tie

Worthy Wash Goods Sale at The Big Store in Norfolk

A Norfolk advertisement touts a massive wash goods sale with 325 pieces of Summer Lawns at deeply cut prices. Highlights include Sheer Lawns, Scotch Lawns, Corded Nainsooks, Percales, Lawns and Dimities, plus linen, duck, and gauze fabrics. Watches feature bargains on gowns, aprons, and men’s bathing suits, all offered at fractions of regular prices.

Norfolk Lancaster

Shipping News Arrivals and Clearances at Sea

Shipping notices list schooners and barges with destinations and cargoes. Ocean Tird Cordrey Bethel and others cleared. Mary Graham Medley New York with items. Fortuna Chase Bath with ea. M Luella Wooe Bermuda with coal. John T Williams Norton New York with bunker. Painte C Bowen Fall River with coal. General McClellan reboken Memorandium Cape Henry Va. July 2 12 m Clear north northeast wind 10 miles light northeast pen.

Ocean Tird Cordrey Bethel Del Mary Graham Medley New York I. Anderson Bohannon Faltimore Fortuna Chase Bath Dpamnes Davidson Tmankin Providence Light Satled Schr Painte C Bowen Fall River General McClellan Reboken Cape Henry Eniles, Aight

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