Norfolk City Council Tackles Bell Telephone Franchise
Norfolk officials debated the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph franchise, seeking a maximum rate and subways use. The council approved bonds and street improvements while the finance committee urged daily balance in city depositories and tax relief actions.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Maryland
Southern States Telephone Company
Norfolk Driving Park Club
Palr Association
W. N. Wood
Chapel Street
Columbian Peanut Company
Cemetery Committee
Cemetery and Almshouse Committee
Almshouse
Wrest Point
John J. Gibbs
Joshua T. Gardner
Swift & Co
Water Street
Scott Street
James
Granby
H. S. Arrington
TL. WW. White
Burruss Son & Co
Bast
Norfolk
Bell Telephone Company
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
George McIntosh
J. W. Crews
McIntosh
Helvin
Southern States Telephone and Telegraph Company
MelIntosh
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph, Company
City of
Norfolk considers telephony franchise row and bids for a fix
City committees debate Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph franchise terms after delays in rate regulation. Majority urges a franchise on existing lines with safeguards, while threats of action to stop local service surface. Minority urges immediate City Attorney steps if no regulated terms accepted.
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Southern Bell Tele Phone and Telegraph Company
Norfolk
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern
Fell ‘Tele
Southern Bell Telephones and Teleraph Company
Southern Studes Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern States Telephone and Telegraph Company
W. L. Williams
Anderson
New York
Bell
American
Br. Anderson
Bell Telephone Company
Winston
H.C. Davin
Public Building Committee
W. C. Davis
Ordnance
W OG
Thomas R. Ballentine
Heat claims seventeen horses in four days at ocean view area
Report notes seventeen horses died from heat in the edity and Ocean View over four days. Bay View Brewing Company loses a fine horse to blind staggers. A horse hit by a truck driven by J C Bray owned by J B Loney collapsed on East Main street near Gliad Stone Hotel, and remained there overnight.
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Edity
Ocean View
O. C. Moore
Bay View Brewing Company
J.C. Bray
J.B. Loney
Gliadstone
East Main Street
Hopeful for Ellyson in Virginia Democratic caucus
Richmond telegram reports Major Wyso n gaining delegates for lieutenant governor and Major Tyler maintaining a lead as 1548 delegates prepare to vote. The fight for attorney general eyes a rival, while Governor O Perrall’s stance irks Lee Camp veterans. General Walker may enter if Democrats split. Harvest news from across the Midwest and East notes wheat and tobacco progress and ongoing transplanting in the Carolinas.
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Virginian
Richmond
Bwyson
Major Tyler
Roanoke
Scott
Prince William
Alexandria Elty
Minn Page
Frankwin
James A. Walker
Lee Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans
O'Perrall
Eald
Chouvernoy Sie
Smith
Rigger
Talett & Sons
Conesrn
Spehalist
Labhep Paris
Texcowl Tye Committee
J.J. Quarta
Tehlana Springs
Gaycorner
Te Macomber
Middlericksburge
Cheveral
Mies Owie Trice
Morlimer Tre
Mehl
Misa Ommp
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Weather report on crop conditions across regions
The Weather Bureau reports week ending July 5 crop conditions. Western regions show favorable weather aiding corn in central valleys and Pacific coast. Southern States face heat and little rain hurting meat crops. drought affects wheat in Indiana Illinois and other areas. Cotton needs rain yet remains clean. Oklahoma and Missouri show mixed improvements and some late harvests beginning.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Montral Valley
Iake Reviow
New England
Missouri
Minnesota
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
North Carolina
Plurlan
Indinama
Tllinois
Local Hre verities and city notes mix travel and visits
Numerous local items list residents leaving for home and trips to Morehead City Winchester and Ocean View. People mentioned include Mr W F Groves Mrs J C Mullen Colonel Tom Mosby Prof A Bellezza and Misses Kessnick Siegel. Also notes on accidents meetings auctions and social events with names and addresses.
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W. 4. Groves
Millboro Springs
J. C. Mullen
Morehead City
G. Lennon
Kilby & Borum
Old Point
Tom Mosby
North
A. Bellezza
Ocean View
Kessnick and
Siegel
Richmond
Koch
Bankstreet
If. R. Pomeroy
Macon
George L. Cole
Maggie Ldrower
North Street
Albert BE. Conti
New York Fruit Company
New York
J. W. Anderson andiLe
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Magpie Bonsley
Coleraine
N. C
Devon
Board of Governors
Jones
A. Wright
Letters From a Returnee Sailor to the Virginian
An American sailor writes from Cuba after escape from Spanish captivity recounting time in dungeon irons, mistreatment by Spanish soldiers, failed naval confidence, and his plans to return to New York. He laments slow U.S. response and contrasts past Navy strength with the modern fleet.
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The
Virginian
New York
Cuba
Philadelphia
Santhigo
United States Navy
Uacle Sam
Washington
Joan P. Newman
Suffolk Evening Scene: Runaway Horse Breaks Through Downtown
A frightened horse drawing a buggy dashed through Kilby Street in Suffolk around 1 30 PM injuring Mrs S T Ells and Brig Gambrell. The rig crashed into poles and drifted until stopped at Freeney's stables. Both injured were treated. Gambrell and Mrs Ells suffered bruises and shock with no serious injuries reported. A separate note recounts ticket recounts at Yeates Precinct and a late night Magnolia anniversary party with dancing and refreshments. James A Ayler, a leading colored figure, died in Suffolk.
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Suffolk
Kilby Street
S. T. Ells
Nunsemond
Brig Gambreil
Atorney
Mavon
Washington Square
Washington
Riddick
Freeney
Newport News Affairs Reflect Nominating Convention Turmoil
Newport News city politics stir as ward delegates clash with Chairman Smith over May council race. The newly elected city council organized with Willett, O Dunnell, and Buxton as presidential nominees, O Dunnell winning. Edoward Overby Cary found in a saloon in a drugged stupor after ingesting laudanum, with wife troubles cited. Post confirms police board appointment for J A Williams. Readies return of Read and Hopkins visiting Washington for postmaster and candidacy.
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Newport News
Buckrow
Old Point
Smith
J. A. Willett
J. J. O'Donnell
J. A. Buxton
J.C. O'Donnell
Mr. O'Donnel
W. A. Post
J. A. Williams
Board of Police Commissioners
Edoward Overby
Edward Cary
Richmond
A. J. Hopkins
Pred. Read
Bowden
Magician Ransom Delights Academy Audience Again
A well known conjurer, Mr. EB Pl Ransom, known as the Magician, gave a clever performance at the Academy last night to an enthusiastic audience. He promises an entirely new program tonight and the public should not miss the show. Critics praised his prestidigitation and refined manner, noting his dignified presence on the Chautauqua platform and his engaging expose of spiritualism. D W Robertson of New York will present a bell canpecert this morning, with remarks from Rev. W L Davidson and others hailing the entertainment and music as astonishing and memorable.
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EB. Pl
Ransom
Academy
W. L. Davidson
D. W. Hobertson
New York
Lyceum
Reyv
D Devitt Talmage
John Wanamaker
City Doctor Returns After Hasty Trips For Patient
Dr. In Payne received a summons from Williamsburg to come at once and make arrangements by boat and rail to reach the patient. He hired a log to take him to Newhart News and an engine to Williamsburg. He returned to the city yesterday, leaving the patient in a hopeful condition.
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R. In
Payne
Williamsburg
Newhart
Willamsburg
Orphans Benefit Excursion To Virginia Beach
An excursion advertised to Virginia Beach on July 14 benefits St Marys Asylum orphans. The program promises an unusually attractive lineup and is expected to receive strong patronage.
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Virginia Beach
St. Mary's Asylum
Norfolk Man Elected Supreme Secretary in Fort Wayne
Mr J C Carroll of blaeity was elected Supreme Secretary of the Catholic Knights of America at Fort Wayne Indiana yesterday. He is arranging his bond and will not return for some time pending experience proves the merit.
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Draggrpd Dhirty Rrr
Bills
Reing
S. G. Hosier's
T. S. Parker
Phillips
Mr. Gambrell Ia
J.D. Gambrell
Texas
Hoke Smith
Suffolie
Buzzard Ishind
Nunsemond
W. W. Murray
Staunton
Suffolk
Franklin
Tate
Copeland
John M. Shepherd
Southern Express Company
Oxford
N. C
Norfolk
J. C. Carroll
Blaelty
The
Catholic Innights of America
Fort Wayne
Ind
Turbulent July 4 in North Carolina: heat, sales, legal fights
A North Carolina summary from July 6 reports extreme heat with temperatures not dropping below 93 degrees, suspending public activities. The Daily Tribune plant faces sale to satisfy creditor claims, while calls for bidders loom. Prof Collier Cobb joins National Education Association panel on geography as injuries prompt lawsuits and injunctions arise over parade band use and public disturbances. A spike in violence and arrest cases, including a jail sentence appeal and a lynch avoidance attempt, colors a day of tense local events.
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Naleteh
N. C
Capka
Publica
Daily Tribune
Collier Cobb
University of North Carolina
Nashonal Educational Association
National Association
Milwaukkee
Loy A
N.G
Hendersonville and
Brevard
Superior Court
Durham
Sion
Acpazs
Richardson
Greensboro
Winston
Roy
Robert White
Toroaa
Berry Cook
Rosa Morgan
Oakes
Tdke Jones
Jones
Shariff Jones
Auction of Mouvebold and Hitchen Furniture at 113 Commerce
By order of administrator J H Lenard and general agent Joseph Jones a large sale of household and kitchen furniture from a well stocked establishment will be held at 113 Commerce Place at 11 o clock this Wednesday morning. The sale offers a grand upright piano and a varied line of goods with emphasis on value. Ladies are invited to attend as the sale promises attractive items and practical bargains.
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J. H. Lenard
Joseph Jones
Anshoh
Nine Hours from Norfolk Hotel Ad Error in Virginia Notice
An error appears in the advertisement for Mr Walkins Lees home hotel at Bedford City Virginia. The notice wrongly states the hotel is nine miles from Norfolk and should read nine hours. It notes railroad fare to Bedford City is low and mentions Hotel Bedford as a commerce center.
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Walkins Lee
Bedford City
Norfolk
Bedford
Virginia
Edward Allen Fractures Spine During Virginian Incident
A report notes Edward Allen suffered a broken bone while at Virgin at Besch Sunday, as friends mourn the accident. The item mentions travel options via the W Northamboe steamer from Gay Wharf to Mobjack Bay with daily trips, one dollar round trip.
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Menry
Edward Allen
Virgin
Besch
Stentmner
Change in C and O Parlor Service Points
On and after Monday July the new schedule shifts the Chesapeake and Ohio line stops. Clifton Forge will replace the older stop, and the revised service aims to improve travel for patrons visiting assorted seaside routes.
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O. Parior
Ohio Parton
Clifton Forge
Chesapeake and Railway
Unreadable Classified Snippet From Theater Ad
Fragmentary OCR item listing footwear and ladies products with scattered text including slippers clogs tan oxfords and names, unclear context. Contains stray phrases about times and questions, no coherent event or objective.
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