Railway Valuation and School Tax Debate in North Carolina
The Railway Commission met to consider written railroad rate reform and asset valuation. Governor Russell and others offered views. the governor argued net earnings test and higher valuations, while concerns about the new school tax legality rose as officials plan to seek a court ruling on constitutionality.
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Raleigh
N.c
Railway Commission
Russell
Clark
Daniels
Otho
Leon
North Carolina Railroad
Durham
Purnell
Graham
Mewton
Legh R. Watts
W. E. Melee
Seaboard Air Line
W. A. Guthrie
J. c. Buxton
Winston
Theo
W. Davidson
Asheville
Herbert McClainmy
Wilmington
John C. Shaw
Beckinghams
J. B. Tree
Richmond
Western Union Telegraph
Augustus W. Moore
Washingeton
D. C
Greenville
Republicaans
Eugene V. Debs
Rowan County
Waxhem Normal
Tnion County
Bress
Excursion crowd visits Nags Head and town ordinances aim to curb late hours
About one hundred twenty five people joined yesterday’s excursion to Nags Head from Elizabeth City. New town ordinances take effect Saturday closing bir rooms at 10 o clock. Superior Court meets in Special session with Judge Cire presiding. Local saloon prices may face action in court. Ceylon India Tea Co plans to move to Water Street.
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Elizabeth City
N. c
Superior Court Conversil
Spercini
Cire
George W. Cobb
Washington, D. C
Superior Court
Ceylon-India Tea Company
Water ‘Street
Edenton Notes and Local Social News Brief
Edenton North Carolina reports Wallace Winborne returns from New York on business for a silk mill. Miss Mary Rea comes from Berkley Virginia with Miss Winborne visiting. Dr Gverby preaches at Baptist church on Moyock church project. Miss Jennie Scott visits Mrs W J Leary Jr. Rufus Werren ill with typhoid fever. The Elliott family visits Nags Head for a heated farm weekend.
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Edenton
N. C
Wallace Winborne
New York
Mary Rea
Berkley
Winborne
Gverby
Sawyers’ Creek
Baptist Church
Moyock
Jennie Scott
W. J. Leary, Jr
Rufus Werren
B. F. Eliott
Nags Head
Colored excursions and family trips mark Hertford weekend
Hertford residents report a flying trip to Norfolk by Saunders and Stokes and a river excursion planned to Nag's Head. T. G. Bkinner and family left for Nag’s Head while Children’s Day activities were held at Bungay Baptist Sunday School.
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Hertford
N.C
U. D
Saunders
Rogers Stokes
Norfolk
Baptist Sunday School
Bungay
Miss Fill Leads Charlotte Traveler on Long Tour
A fragment reports Miss Fill from Charlotte setting out on a lengthy trip, with Lieutenant W. A. Later mentioned and a two week plan noted in the travel sequence.
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Charlotte
W. A
Norfolk Clothiers Offer Half-Price Stock Clearout
The retailer pledges frank pricing to Norfolk shoppers, cutting prices across the stock and promising no carryover. Buyers can purchase under a guarantee as the sale targets quick clearance of garments before new stock arrives. The offer emphasizes permanent price cuts rather than a temporary promotion.
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Norfolk
Brownie Suits a Popular Style for Children
Brownie suits are among the season's most popular styles. Hand made in plain and two color combinations, richly embroidered and trimmed with braid and buttons. Many effects to choose from in all sizes up to 10 years.
Short Pants at Half Price Offer All Wool for Kids
Separate Knee Pants sale highlights All Wool Short Pants in sizes 4 to 15 years at half price. Limited to reduce inventory before vacation season with strong sewing and proper cuts.
Lost Cause tobacco drive aids veterans and church progress
The article notes Wright Bros. Tobacco of St. Charles Mo offering 2 cents per pound on Lost Cause tobacco sold in states to aid indigent and disabled soldiers or widows. Maj J M Wright promotes the plan, aiming to represent the firm locally, while Methodist church work nears completion and Dr. Week offers free eye examinations at 310 Main Street.
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Wright Bros. Tobacco Company
St. Charles
M. Wright
apt _ Box Craciser
Tobiers
Dr. Week
Gale
New
Main Street
Norfolk Academy annual 1896 student publication details
The Norfolk Academy student publication for June and July 1896 highlights Athletics finals Field Day and The Tournament, with notes from the University of Virginia. It lists price 10 cents a copy, 75 cents yearly, and distribution at Nusbaum's Book and News. Also includes weather and commodity market notes and cotton futures in New York and Southern ports.
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Onangh
Delicatessen Opens at 33 Bank Street in Wholesale Fruit Trade
Delicatesson Store opens at 33 Bank Street offering wholesale and retail fruits groceries and table delicacies under New York Wholesale Fruit Co with partners Lagielia Salerno Conti and associates Ponti Trad streets by Magislise Areas RE areas plans announced.
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Lagielia
Auction Notices From Morris Auction House and Others
Local notices advertise sales of furniture and valuables at Morris Auction House and J T Jones & Son. Upcoming sales include household furniture on several dates, with trustees handling estates and liquor stock liquidations and a Treasury Life Saving Service bidding notice for contracts in North Carolina and Virginia ports.
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Crustee
Proposals for Coal Accepted by Board of Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners invites proposals for coal to be received at the department office. Bids cover shipments of up to two thousand tons, with quantity adjustable by order. Bids must include railroad certificates and may be rejected at the board's discretion.
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Thaater Depetment
Asim
Idderson
Couch
Doard
Wil
Speciny
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