War news and railroad rate turmoil stir headlines
The Baltimore Sun reports ongoing war talk and no peace despite rumors. It details circulating claims of Seaboard Air Line control by Southern and disputes among railroads including York River Line and Bay Line. It notes court orders withdrawing cut rail rates and demoralized rate battles between Southern Louisville and Nashville and other connections.
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New York
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Baltimore
Seaboard
Friends of the Seaboard
York River
Wne
Southern
Louisv We
Nashville
Atlanta
Louisville and Nashville
Georgia Railroad
Tovisville
Central of Georgia
Norfolk and Poteet Street Car Fares and Excursions
Norfolk street car conductors announce round trip tickets with fares included for Norfolk journeys. Sixteen trains daily in both directions. Northhampton steamer to Mobjack Bay leaves Bay Line wharf at 7:20 daily except Sunday for water trips. fare one dollar round trip. Ocean View concerts feature tenor George Preston. Old Point steamer Northampton resumes weekly excursions to Old Point starting July 1st, depart Bay Line wharf at Standays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 1:20 p.m., return from Old Point. Fare fifty cents round trip.
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Norfolk
Tpi Poteet
Northampton
Bay Line
Mobjack Bay
Landines
Old Point
iBeleot Excursion to Niagara Falls and Buffalo
A draughty late copy advertises an excursion led by US Lith. officials to Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Watkins Glen with via Washington routes. It notes round trips from Norfolk and Baltimore for 11.50 dollars, including tickets, with Pullman cars and coach stops. Principal organizer Arthur Mlhw18s, Southern Passenger Agent, Norfolk.
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Viecarn Falls
Ningi Falls
Guffalo
Watkins' Glen
Eneva
Baltimore
FeeUons
Yih Pullman
Glen
Oko
Wat
Rochester
Buffalo
Norfolk
Arthur
Southern
Maecminn Street
Peatantic Hotel
Toronto
Rae
Niagara
Bilagare
Ito sMavwe
Local items note visits, meetings, and a street project
Local notes report Mrs ALS Floyd visiting Tataleh, Miss Nelle Crow returning from Charlotte MN, and a jury discharge until next term. Paving blocks are targeted on Williams Street. J W Williams of Meridian registered at the Cotton Exchange. A mission base night was led by Frances Barnes. Norfolk company stockholders held a meeting to verify and transact business. Sergeant J W Webb visits his sister in Hunterville. The Reverend W Osman Lacy spoke at Brower Street Mission. Clarence Robinson of Weather Buren travels to Biltey Hawk. Mr Orton W E Lowebiin travels, and Webster returns from an extensive tour in state for Vive Cyn era. Visitors at Cotton Exchange include J W Williams and Thomas M Constable. A prominent physician and Brande citizen involved in a morning incident on Chapel Street near Center. no serious injuries. Sunday afternoon speakers at MLC auditorium to address the Fourth Commandment. Miss Lane Tabb dies at her relative I W P Wilkins’s home. Lawrence J Rayster to study medicine in New York after graduation. Thomas P Chase of NY, Philadelphia and Norfolk railway sails for New York and Boston for several weeks. A wagon accident on Dower and Street leaves occupants crawling out.
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Als. Floyd Dis
Tateleh
Friendly
Nelle Crow
Charlotte
Govirt
Williams Streets
Ted
J. W. Williams
Meridien
Miss
Cotton Exchange
Cita U
Frances Barnes
Theew Norfolk Company
J. W. Webb
Petersburg
3 Inc
Gornta
Gor Street
Himterwillie
W. OS. Lacy
Gestor
Second Presbyterian Church
Brower Street
Clarence FT. Robtinson
Buren
Biltey
Louie
I. W. PT. Wilkins
Norfolk
Lawrence J. Rayster
University of Virginia
Post Graduate Hospital
New York
Thomas P. Chase
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway
Boston
Disabled steamer arrives in Hampton Roads from Beeston
The AYan Line steamship seVOrlLyY from Beeston July 1 bound for Jamualea with fruit is at Hampton Roads awaiting rescue after engine failure on July 4. Captain Anderson reports furnaces failed and rollers collapsed at lat 24 4, long 73 4. The vessel crawled at 2 3 knots toward safety, remaining several hundred miles into the voyage. owned in Edinburgh by Allan & Co, in the fruit trade.
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Ayan Line
Beeston
Hampton Roads
Anderson
Hampton
Teverry
Edininieh
Scotland
Allan
Death of Dr Halliday in New York and Orange
Rev Samuel R B Tar of Beecher Memorial Church Brooklyn notes the death of Dr Halliday in Orange Ohio after a week there for the heated term. He collapsed with paralysis and remained unconscious most of the time. Born June 5 1912 in Morristown New Jersey.
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New York
Tar
Samuel RB
Waday
Star of Beecher Memorial
Y ‘Khaway Avenue
Rooklyn
Tfenry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Booklyn
Oran
Xni
Halliday
Orange
Mocristown
N.J
Statement from J P Newman Accent Engineer in Cuba
Letter to the editor recounts J P Newman claiming escapes from Spanish forces in Cuba after leaving New York in 1885 and returning to Philadelphia in 1896. He describes disguises, arrests, prison time, escape, and hardships plus a critical view of the U S Navy. A note from BB Lynn counters the story, stating Newman was registered in 1896 and never jailed here, calling him a “slick article” but a prisoner for optics.
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Cuba
Virginian
Sir—t
New York
Philadelphia
Santiago
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
Washington
Joan P. Newman
Hennin
John P. Newman
John 7 Newman
Blabeth City
BB. W. Lynn
Norfolk Business Men's Association Pushes Exhibit Building Plan
The Norfolk Business Men's Association votes to contribute 280 to the Driving Click and Waylay association on condition an exhibit building cost at least 2000 be erected. A letter from July 9 1897 to the board expresses support and includes a 110 check to the fair, urging further contributions from other members to back a credible fall meeting in Norfolk.
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Theusiness Men's Association
Business Men's Association
Clik and Waly Association
Norfolk
Board of Directors
Elisen
Stereoptican Show At Chautauqua Echoes With Lectures
A stereoptican spectacle titled Den Due with ACCOMpuny ine lect ure drew a large crowd yesterday afternoon at Chautauqua. Dr Rodier gave an instructive lecture, while Judge Farrar delivered his inimitable talk on life and mankind. Women present recalled portions that stirred thought. No morning lecture today. Tonight Judge Farrar will present his famous Johnny Rub lecture.
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Chautiaqua
Dr. Rodiers
Judere Farrar
Parrar
Concert Troupe to Headline Virginia Beach Event
The program for next Sunday's Virginia Beach concert features Charles B. Tianford and Garrett, with PHan ford leading the Vaughn Ford and Keene troupe. Prof Cloward hosts a salon while Julia Malone’s former lead appears in Shakespearean readings. A Washington, DC exhibitor presents a broad variety of acts as part of hotel guests’ entertainment.
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Virginia Beach
Charles B. Tianford
Mare Anthony
Booth
Garrett
Phanford
Vianford
Keene
Gagedians
Starrs
Julia Malone
Tanfornl Willeiv $Meadings
Shakespere
Professor Cloward
Oma
Tthe Cohnobhe Op Wverraph Company
Washington
Virginie Beach
Arrang
Second Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Intro
Church notices list multiple congregations with their pastors and Sunday routines. Contacted ministers Rev WL Lie, Rev Creutin W. Kind, and Rev Ward Meek for services. includes Sunday schools, young people meetings, mid week service, and public worship times across Second, Colley Memorial, and Preshbyterian churches in Athens Ga.
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Second Presbyterian Chuorech
Dl Wom
Aml
Rew
Os. Liev
Sune Tae School
A. Om
Yo Tanyer
Tn P.m. Colley Memorial
Ehnren
Tiey
Robin On
Creutin W. Kind
Presbyterun Chureh
Athinta
Suintay School
Fsa
lWaward Uirek
Ila. m
Coward Chorus Announces Final Rehearsal and Membership Tickets
Members of the Coward Chorus hold their last rehearsal next Monday and Tuesday night at Y's M. C. A. building where membership tickets will be issued. Also notes New York liquor law verdicts on past five months show fees totaling 412 509 765 dollars.
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Choarus
New York State
Intellingence III Sent Up for Stontin and Other Court Notes
In the Police Court a case of Nat Sykes for bicycle theft from Captain H. H. Sheen ended with a three month jail term after a guilty plea. Other minor cases were dismissed in part. two negro girls were fined for fighting. In Corporation Court Judge Hanckel approved a charter for Pacific Coal Lrisquette Company with capital stock from 25000 to 500000, to manufacture and sell fuel and related machinery. officers named include Charles W Kohlgart president T. Davis vice president Clarence A Blanchard secretary treasurer. directors listed with others, all supposedly of New York City.
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Stontin
A. FT. Sheen
Corporation Court
Nat Sykes
H. H. Sheen
Hanckel
Pacifle Coal Lrisquette Company
Thin City
Charles W. Kohlgart
Duo
T. Davis
Clarence
Court Heard Caleb Goodwin Versus Steamship Clintontia Case
The United States Court heard testimony yesterday in the dispute between Caleb Goodwin and the steamship Clintontia. Proceedings focused on contract and liability questions amid ongoing maritime hearings.
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United States
Caleb Goodwin
Colored suspects face fines and minor charges in city court
Annie Wells and Gracie Sumner, both colored, were fined three dollars each for fighting. Clanes Chalk, colored, attempted to assault Thomas Everett, colored, and was dismissed. Everett, colored, carried concealed weapon and was dismissed. Armistead Martin, colored, was sent to jail on another theft charge but released to leave the city. Charles Wynne, colored, arrested for trying to sell trousers without fees. Multiple drunks and minor cases disposed of. the DPoljer Court to hear the results today.
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Annie Wells
Gracie Sumner
Thomas Everett
C Mored
Armistead Martin
Jal
Charles Wynne
Dpoljer
Weather Summary From The Cotton Belt Region Today
A low pressure area shifts from the extreme northwest to the Missouri valley while two high pressure centers sit over the Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic states. Temperatures remain high across all metros with the Central Mississippi valley hottest. Light rains have fallen along the South Atlantic coast and eastern cotton belt. Heaviest rainfall reported in Chowan North Carolina and Florence South Carolina. Weather remains hot and humid across the western cotton belt with little rain expected in the next 24 hours.
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Missouri Valley
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Pew
South Authintic
Cotton Belt
Chowan
N. C
Florencee
River body found near Lam Berets Palit
A body was recovered from the river near Lam berets Palit about 7:30 yesterday morning. The corpse showed signs of foul play and was found with shoes and clothing in disarray. identity remains unknown.
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Mamerdored World
Lamberets Palit
Wester
Mauri
New Massaseit Tribe 77 Officers Named
The Massaseit Tribe No 77 officers are announced with Doster as sachem Ul 11 Iltaies as senior sapummore John vw Allen as junior Sagavimere W T Mentress as Prophets WK Rock chief of records J L Ari straw Keeper of wrnpum Tlueh 1 Kanhorn keeper of wheweam
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Massaseit
O. Ded
R.om. Doster
Iltaies
Sapummore
John Vw. Allen
Sagavimere
W.T. Mentress
WK. Rock
Aristraw
Wrnpum
Tlueh
Kanhorn
Wheweam
Brooklyn Navy Yard inquiry on Bowles mismanagement
War veterans press for findings from Commander Davis on alleged wrongful discharges at the Brooklyn navy yard where Bowles, long stationed at Norfolk, faces investigation. Captain Strout did not testify. veterans rally at City Hall decry Bowles treatment, urging restoration of retired sailors to positions once held.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bowles
Norfolk Navy Yard
Davis
Strout
Navy Yard
The
Brooklyn Eagle
War Veterans and Their Sons
City Hall
Moosevelt
G. W. Thomas
Gdowles
Oarsmen Contest On Eastern Branch River Course
Young Men's Christian Association oarsmen held races on the Eastern Branch of Elizabeth River between the Norfolk and Western draw bridge and Campostella bridge a distance of three quarters of a mile. In the double, Griffith and Mayo led until Griffiths mishap left Mayo to finish. Peed and El Holi won. The single by Felnot and Johnson finished in 5 10 with Elliott winning.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Elimabeth
Norfolk and Western
Campostella Bridge
Messrs
Griffith
Miyo
Mess Feed
Tilcott
Rlith
Mayo
Messrs. Fel- Nott
Johnson
Elliott
Colored Cyclists Meet at Y M C A Park Monday
The Royal Cycle club an organization of colored wheelmen will hold a meet at Y M C A park next Monday. William Dewey champion of Washington DC will race Obey Gitlam champion of Norfolk. The track is in good condition medals to winners displayed in Chapman and Jackman window. Excelsior band will attend riders arrive Sunday morning races start Monday the 12th at 7 oclock bets reserved for white people. There will be foot races and a ladies race.
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Royal Cycle Club
Y. M.C. A. Park
WM. Dewey
Washington, D. C
Obey Gitlam
Norfolk
Chapman & Jakeman
Excelsior Band
Y. M. CG
AL Park
TM Oelock
June Report From Pollawines Young Moms Club
June notes from the Young Mom's Christian Association outline activities at Athletic Park. Events include a 4 hawg event, Newport News trolley ride, and a 12 day LMS swim token. Details on routines and relief efforts are listed with references to recent sessions and schedules.
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Pollawines
Mom's Chitetian Association
Tienighous
Roy
P.m
Mthletic Park
Newport News
Domrdhing-House
Weather Outlook for Virginia and North Carolina
Fair in Washington July 9 1897. Virginia sees continued heat with chances of afternoon or night thunderstorms and southerly turning to northwesterly winds. North Carolina expected thunderstorms Saturday afternoon with winds from east to southeast.
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Washington, D.C
Virginia
North Carolina
Sun Rise and Tide Times Noted in Local Ledger
The record lists sun rise at 4 54 a m and set at 7 27 p m daily. High water occurs at 6 22 a m and 65 52 p m with low water at 11 18 a m and midnight.
Meteorological Data Norfolk July 9 from Weather Bureau
The Norfolk Weather Bureau records report the past 24 hours showing a maximum temperature of 71 degrees. The minimum and normal temperatures are not clearly stated due to garbled text, while the departure from normal is minus 1 and the yearly departure plus. Rainfall during the past 64 hours and since July 1 are logged but values are obscured. J. J. Gray is listed as observer.
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Department of Agriculture
Mureau
Norfolk
J. J. Gray
Local Social News From Roxobel And Norfolk Area
Brambleson Addie Capehart and family accompany Mrs Billups to Virginia Gegeh for a week. Mrs Henry Oliver returns from North Carolina visit. W A Crowder, Norfolk and Western, starts fine residence on North Park Avenue near Park Avenue Baptist church. Oliver Er L Guynn recovers from vertigo. Deputy W A Stants installs officers of Washington Memorial Council No 1 US A M at Ingrams hall with Captain Garrett master of ceremonies and Rev L R Wright speaker. Refreshments served. all enjoyed the event.
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Addie Capehart
Db.m. Capehart
M. M. Capehart
Roxobel
N. C
HH. O. Billups
Harry J. Billups
Virginia Gegeh
Henry Oliver
Brown Avenue
North Carolina
W. A. Crowder
Norfolk and Western Railroad
North Park Avenue
BR. W. Garrett
L. R. Wright
Dynamite Explosion on Street Railway injures workers
In Louisville Kentucky a worksite accident on a street railway line involved a worker discovering a pipe that proved to be a sixty four pound dynamite cartridge. A blast injured five of six negro workers and left another in critical condition. Police suspect vandalism or project-related dumping. Nearby windows and buildings sustained minor damage amid the blast.
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Louisville
Evening Post
Lexington
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Visiting Wheelmoon Guests at Local YMCA Program
The Newport News wheelmen visit the city with YMCA entertainment this afternoon and return tonight. Activities include boating swimming and a 7 o clock lunch at the YMCA building.
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Newport News
YS AM. C. A
Thieves Fail Break-In Attempt on Chareh Street
Early yesterday morning thieves tried to force a side window to enter Dusty & Co on Chareh street. They were frightened off by Officer Mareh who fired five times.
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Dusty & Co
Chareh Street
Mareh
Tithe dart Percerion Stimiabiatant The Kothevs
Fossilized fragment-like text discusses kidneys stomach tonics and waste removal with mentions of danger to kidneys and potential diseases. The passage reads as a medical pseudo advertisement noting potions to restore activity and prevent illness, though clarity and factual specifics are limited.
Grandest Remedy Cures Chilhowie Merchant with Consumption
Mr J I Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia proclaims he was given up to die from consumption before trying Dr King s New Discovery. After two bottles he was cured and has since managed his business for three years. The advertisement extols the remedy for coughs colds and consumption and offers a free trial locally at Lanrow Mordhow Co s Drug Store.
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J. I. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. Wong
Lan Row
Mordinw& Co
Fragmented wedding notice decays into unclear details
A damaged OCR wedding notice mentions names such as Tyson, Pannell, Van Blee Pens, and Wilkins, with dates and locations like St. Luke's Church and July, but most names, times, places are garbled. The text lists ceremonies and a poster event, but lacks coherent facts to reconstruct an event.
Sumer Ions and partners offer summer homes and travel by rail
Sumer Ions and The Chessipeale and Co millway offer free distribution of a guide to summer homes and resort life. Train service leaves Norfo tl at 7 am with parlor cars to Ro neey and other resorts reaching them by twilight. Information from Myte RT Brooke and Ratheny under Atlantic Hotel Norfolk Va. lists European charm and moderate rates, with rooms from $1.50 per day, Beecham's Pills advertised for digestion.
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Chessipeale and Co Millway
Norfotl
Roneey
W. Va
Iid
Myte RT
Brooke
Surrenute and Co. Ratheny
Atlantic Hotel
Norfolk
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F. J. ‘Gale
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George Preston
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Famateon
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Dr. Halliday
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Eddie
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Richman, Va
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United States Court
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Iam
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Halily van Bipeeens
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Cooper Marble Works
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R. B. Cooke
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Aaie
Board OF Water Commissioners
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India-Ceylon
Grace
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A. J. Whitehurst
Cho
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N. G. Constalle, Jr
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Westbleton Avenue
Celon-India Tea CO
Beth City
Wast Indies OO New Yorke
Lotte Thar
Izo
Ron
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J. W. Gamage
W. N. Waller
Gamage & Waller
Plument
the Bridge
Southern States
Southern Bell
Valenciennes
Joseph Brown
G, Jr. Jenkins
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