Weather Report for Today and Upcoming Showers
Washington reports scattered showers in Virginia and the Carolinas Friday with clearing by noon in Virginia. North Atlantic states see rain and rising temperatures while parts of the Mississippi and Missouri valleys trend cooler and drier. Port calendar notes sunrise at 4 58 a m and other lunar/midmonth dates and events.
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Washington
Rees
Vicksburg
Jacksonville
Savannah
South Flantic
East Gulf States
Mississippi
Missouri
Wanted Help Wanted Ads From A Local Paper
Classified notices advertise a first class busesman position with steady work and references, a £10 cash reward for bookkeeper placement, a dining room set for sale, and a young lady stenographer and typewriter sought to attend office work with replies to J E W care Virginian.
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Hampton Avenue
Brambleton
Jyist
Care Virginian
Jyli
Virginia Bar Association Holds Its Eighth Annual Session
The last day of the Virginia Bar Association session opened with Judge A M Rose delivering a lengthy paper on The Present State of the Law. The gathering in the ballroom drew a record prewar attendance as delegates discussed committees and admissions while addressing judges and lawyers from Virginia and beyond.
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Ola
Virgin¢ Bar Association
Hughes
Thidtygeia
Roger A. Pry
Justice Fenner
Louisiana
Juge A. M. Rose
Little Rock
Ark
Hipaper
Altough
Blackstone
Coke
Shaksp Sr Pe
E. E. Sickley
Woodstock
T. D. Rawson
Staunton
R. G H. Kane
Lynchburg
M. P. Burks
Bedford City
R.T. W. Dus
Charlottesville
W. W. Old
Norfolk
D. G. Tyler
W. G. Dabney
University of Virginia
R. G. H. Kaine
Alexander Hamilton
Petersbug
E. E. Stickley
E. FE
Stickley
George Mason
Petersburg
George Finch
Mecklenburg
L. C. Berkeley, Jr
Danville
Randolph Harrison
R. T. W. Duke
John Rutherford
Richmond
W. J. Nelms
Newport News
Isaac Diges
West Point
Hill Carter
Ashand
L. C. Bailey
Alexandrian
A. F P. Robertson
J. R. Johnson
Kristiansburg
R. It
Henry
Taxewell SV. Faulbergen
Bristol
R.T. Irvine
Big Stone Gap
Lucien H. Cocke
Roanoke
Judiciary
J. C. Parker
Franklin
C. H. Davis
R. G. Southall
Amelia
C. A. Swanson
Chatham
AR. Long
P. P. Barbour
Stordonsville
L. L. Lewis
J. H. Fletcher
Accomac
W. W. Woodward
Saluda
W. A. Jones
Warsaw
Walton Moore
Fairfax
Marshal McCormick
Berryville
Wm. A. Anderson
Lexington
W. R. Staples
Christiansburg
A. A. Campbell
Wytheville
J. L. Hubard
B. R. Lassiter
J. P. Witsgerald
Farmville
J. P. Harrison
J. H. Lewis
J. T. Hanckel
A. BE. Chalmers
H. T. Gunter
Arcomac
C. K. Carr
Gloucester
F. V. Winston
Louisa
C. Chancellor
Leesburg
N. (. Manson, Jr
S&s
J. W. Chapman
Tazewell
R. M. Page
Abingdon
Ek. M. Fulton
Wise
A. P. Burke
J. L. Anderson
K. W. Saunders
Rocky Mount
Eppa Tunton
Warrenton
W. D. Dabney
Conway R. Sands
Henrico
Library and Legal Literature
Robt. M. Hughes
C. M. Blackford
W. M. Lile
Charles A. Graves
W. R. Meredith
Prince
Washington
A. M. Rose
Inter
Col
R.T. Frank
Brehren
H. M. Nah
Col. Willilem Lamb
E. C. Mossie
Robert W. Tomlin
G. Carlton Jackson
Harlan
Virginia Bar Association
Blount Brothers Involved In Stolen Clothes and Firearm Charge
Early Tuesday Ed Blount and a man named White fought and Blount fired three shots then fled. A Lincoln street suit was stolen from James Horton’s truck Wednesday night. Richard Blount was arrested on suspicion. Ed Blount later faced charges of theft felonious assault and carrying concealed weapons.
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Blount
White
James Horton
Lincoln Street
Arrington
Richard
Justice Tomlin
Swinson
Ed. Blount
Let There Be Light at Ocean View Depot Excur sion Returns
About eight hundred passengers arrived on the 7 o clock Ocean View train only to find the depot dark as a storm cut the power. They endured the blackout while the company contemplates lighting upgrades and complains of missing amenities. The note mentions Greenwood brothers promoting midsummer jewelry bargains offered near net cash and down payments.
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Ocean View
Messrs
Greenwood
Rates Reduced to All Southern Points via Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line announces a new greatly reduced tariff for first class passenger tickets effective July 1. Rates apply to Norfolk and Portsmouth to cities across the South and Southeast including Athens, Macon, Augusta, Birmingham, Montgomery, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville, Elberton, Greenwood. Also lists corresponding low rates to other southern destinations.
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Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Athinia
Charlott
Athens
Macon
Augusta
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Slugging Battle Kept Norfolk on Top in Tight Game
Norfolk dragged ahead in a wild slugging contest as Gilroy Stephenson and Kelly led a 31 hit barrage. Hallman struggled while McFarlan and Wentz exited with injuries. Mace umpired, fining Kelly $6 for kicks amid a storm of hits, errors, and strategic plays.
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Norfolk
Hallman
Gulls
Plawmiller
Gilroy
Stephenson
Kelly
Bradley
C. McFarlan
Lamont
Dundon
Vetter
Reed
Stephensom
A. McFarlan
Ramp
Wentz
Armstrong
Davis
Jack
Jack Groy
Gulla Ams
Mr. Mace
Ab.r
S- Armetrong
Gélroy
Erente
Pfaamiller
Petersburg
R.bh
A. E. Parkerawey
Breen
Sipheneon
Bas
OM Planmillr
Planmiller
Cleve
C Ve
Dundon Kelly
Halloan
Mace
Batteries Rivalries Highlighted at Louisville Meet
Batteries Donahue and Murphy face Payne and Grim at Louisville with New York as a noted participant. Sullivan and Farrell meet Fra zer and Warner in the same event, indicating a multi-pair competition across the batteries category.
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Donahue
Murphy
Payne and
Grim
Louisville
R. H-E
New York
Sullivan and
Farrell
Frazer and
Warner
Newport News Beats Suffolk in Rain-Shortened Tilt
In Newport News on July 16 the locals beat the Suffolk nine in eight innings as a wild throw produced three runs. The game concluded early due to rain with Newport News leading 8 to 5. Umpire called balls and strikes poorly. Batteries Enright and Osborne for Newport News White and Neefer for Suffolk.
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Newport News
R. H. E. Newport News
Suffolk
Enright
Osborne
White and
Boston Police Court Fines and Dismissals in Varied Assault Cases
In the Polwe Court Boston fines issued for assaults on Watkins and Borton with several defendants facing costs and dismissals. Irwin case postponed for alibi defense while other minor police court matters include fines for disorderly conduct and suspicions of theft. Real estate transfers noted from Gibbs avenue and Nicholson street with city light company rights.
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William A. Payne
Bennet
M. Simmons
Gibbs Avenue
Brambledon Ward
Ghent Company
J. P. Andre Mottu
Mowbray Arch
Ghent
City Gaz Light Company
Andrew E. Chamberlin
Charles H. Diggy
Nicholson Street
Colored Masonic Temple to Dedicate in City
The Rising Sun Eastern Light and Campbell Lodges of colored Munsons will dedicate a brick four story Masonic Temple on Queen street near Church on the 27th with a parade and services led by Grand Master R. A. Graves of Richmond. R. A. Tucker will speak, Arthur Tucker is chief marshal, J. A. Asbury master of ceremonies. The $9,000 building houses store rooms, entertainment hall, lodge rooms, steam heating, frescoed interiors, and specialized subcontractors overseen by A. B. Campbell.
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Masonic Temple
Queen Street
Church
Rising Sun
Eastern Light
Campbell
Munsons
North Carolina
St. Jonn’s A. M. E
Bute Street
R. A. Graves
Richmond
R. A. Tucker
Arthur Tucker
J. A. Asbury
J. C. Teague
J. Wwels
E. W. Face & Son
A. G. Anthony
Democratic Convention Endorsed by Barbour Club
The John Barbour Club endorsed the Chicago platform and the Democratic nominees William J Bryan for President and Arthur Sewall for Vice President after a brief meeting called by President Marshall. The event occurred despite heat and a small turnout. Fe that Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a blood purifier and Mood's Pills promoted as gentle, vegetable remedies.
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John
Barbour
John $.Barbour Club
Marshall
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Special Notice to Truckers from M and M Transportation Co
Official notice from Norfolk Virginia dated July 16 1886 denies circulating rumor that Merchants and Miners Transportation Co demand prepayment for perishables to Boston and Providence It asserts perishables delivered by farmers will be forwarded and urges buyers to consult CHASE BROS PIANO CO Richmond Virginia and mentions unrelated dental claim from Ennis Texas
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M. & M. Transportation Co
Norfolk, Va
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Boston
Providence
Chase Bros. Piano CO
E. Mainstreet
Richmond, Va
Bryan in St Louis Speech and Enthusiastic Reception
William Jennings Bryan arrives in St Louis from Salem Illinois for a campaign tour. Three thousand cheer as Bryan, leaning on Col. Bell, greets supporters at Union Station, jokes about hunger, and previews a speech before departing with his family for Kansas City.
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St. Louis
William Mr Bryan
Salem
Ills
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Millson
Carlyle Ts
East St. Louis
Col. Conchlas M. Bell
Mr. Bell
Everal
Kansas
Republican National Committee reorganizes leadership
The Executive Committee meets in Mr Hannas office to set Chicago and New York roles for the campaign. Henry C Payne will supervise Chicago work assisted by Chester G Dawes as western secretary. W M Osborne oversees New York. A sixty day campaign is planned to defend sound finance against free silver and advisers discuss filling a ninth member and potential appointments.
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Cleveland
Republican National Committees
Hanna
Chicago
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Chester G. Dawes
Illinoi
New York
W. M. Osborne
Massachusetts
Hannis
Platt
Cornelius N. Bliss
Babcock
Republican Congressions
Thomas H. McKee
House of
Washington Goile
Canton
Mag. McKinley
McKee
P.S Heath
Kinley Bae Ea
Eeese
Hannah Payne
Dawes
Durbin
Heath
Avdkorim
Oh ii
Orseel
Senator Proctor
Vermont
Mr. Plunket
Cornelius N. Ble
Thomas Dolan
Philadelphia
M. Lang
Florida
Gen. Alger
Michizan
Samuel Tollerton
Mer‘am
Minnesota
Sen. Shoup
Idaho
Clay Evanz
Tennessee
Bryan Arrival Sparks Large Jefferson City Gathering
More than a thousand people gathered near the railroad station in Jefferson City to greet Mr. Bryan as he arrived. Governor Stone, Mayor Silver, and ex-Congressman...
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John P. O’niel
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Bland
Democratic Party
Richard P. Bland
Jefferson City
Bryan
Governor Stone
Silver
Congress
Ohio Republican factions set for renewed Senate fight
A Zanesville report signals a new Ohio intra party clash as Governor Asa S. Bushnell seeks the U S Senate. Sherman plans re election while old foes Stormann and Forker resume their rivalry, foreshadowing power shifts within the state party. Hanna and Sherman potential bid for dominance follow the Zanesville convention.
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Cleveland
Zanesville
Ohio
Republican League Clubs
Asa S. Bushnell
Bushnell
United States
Sherman
Strormann
Foraker
McKinley
Charles Kurtz
William A. Hahn
Hanna
Ex-Governor William Eustis Russell Dies in Quebec Camp
William Eustis Russell former Governor of Massachusetts dies at a fishing camp near St Adolphe de Pabos Quebec from heart disease. Born 1867 in Cambridge he rose from mayor to governor serving three terms and was considered for the Democratic ticket. The body was returned to Boston after inquest and his career noted with Harvard education and law practice.
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Quebec
Willam
Russell
Massachusetts
Boston
Franci
Peabody
William Eustis Russell
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College
Boston Universiy Law School
Suffolk
Ruzzell
New England
Jefferson
Monticello
Hill
Whitney
Chicago
Cruelty Case In Police Court Against Ed mond Short
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals brought a police court case yesterday against Ed mond Short of 110 Brown avenue charged with cruelty to his 4 year old daughter Elva. Justice Tomlin continued the case for one day with bond set at 50 dollars and the wife as surety. Complainant in the warrant is Mr. B C Dozier.
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Alonzoton
Thos. Watkins
Watkins
Tomlin
Borton
Cotta
Wakins
W. B. Arkington
Irwin
Eaf
W. T. Irwin
William Collins
Tureday
Felix Bell
Rue
John Griffin
Ile Hone
Felix
John Robinson
C. Camp
Edmond Shor
Willam Reddick
Edward Haye
Charlie Gentile
Joe Santone White
Richard Blunt
A. Witroy
Sophia Shears
Fima Jackson
Chemics
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Edmond Short
Brown Avenue
Hiz Hiule
Elva
B.C. Dozier
College Officers Elected for Norfolk College for Young Ladies
Norfolk College for Young Ladies names officers for the ensuing year led by President J L Roper and Vice President E T Powell. Secretaries and treasurers include L lay Kilby with a slate of directors Dodson Fred Greenwood George W Dey E T Powell A D Blake J H Hume J W Hunter B P Loyall and Rev. Robert Gatewood. The college continues under previous management.
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Norfolk College
J. L. Roper
E. T. Powell
Llay Kilby
T. Davis
S. Q. Collins
L. Sheldon
Dodson
Fred Greenwood
George W. Dey
A. D. Blake
J. H. Hume
J. W. Hunter
B. P. Loyall
Robert Gatewood
Christian Endeavor Rally Planned At Freemason Street Church
At Freemason Street Church of Christ Disciples tonight at 3 o'clock a Christian Endeavor rally will feature a speaker from the United Society of Christian Endeavor. All Endeavorers and the public are invited to hear what the movement is accomplishing through the Lord.
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Freemason Street Church of Christ (Disciples
Great International
Cleveland
United Society of Christian Endeay
Repairs Complete on Old Bay Line Steamer Alabama
The steamer Alabama of the Old Bay Line, docked at Columbian Iron Works, struck an obstruction between Norfolk and Baltimore, breaking a propeller blade. A new blade was fitted and the ship resumed its voyage to Baltimore. Two women faced charges involving a yacht dispute but were discharged after their attorney obtained a dismissal of the warrant.
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Alabama
Old
Bay Line
Columbian Iron Works
Norfolk
Baltimore
Sunie
Funeral Service for Mrs Annie Cazar at East Main Street
The funeral was held yesterday at 11 o clock from 321 East Main Street conducted by Rev J E Wales of Christ Episcopal Church. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Annie Cazar
East Main Street
J. E. Wales
Christ Episcopal Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Colored defendants in Virginia street theft cases
Bette World, colored, charged with stealing clothing from Mrs. Alston on Virginia street. Officer Swinson reports the case. Walter Rutt, colored, arrested by citizen A Poole, charged with stealing an umbrella.
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Bette World
Virginia Populists to Attend St Louis Convention
Richmond dispatch says about fifty Virginia Populists will travel to the National Convention in St Louis next week. Leaders list J Haskins Hobson Mann Page James G Field E R Cocke and J Bradley Beverley. They conditionally oppose endorsing Bryan and seek multiple speeches to boost his chances while urging reward for Democrats.
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Richmond
St. Louis
J. Haskins Hobson
Mann Page
James G. Field
E. R. Cocke
J. Bradley Beverley
Virginia
Bryan
Georgia Press Association on Summer Outing to Boston Halifax
The Georgia Press Association traveling with the Georgia Weekly Press Association arrived in the city yesterday morning en route to Boston and Halifax for their annual summer outing. The party of about fifty journalists aims for a pleasant trip, timed for the season. They boarded the Boston boat.
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Halifax
Boston
Georgia Press Association
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Bozton
Fire on City Market tanker office floor detected
About 8 o'clock last night the tanker of the City Market, while cleaning, smelled burning and found the office floor of the City Engineer on fire likely from a lighted match or cigar stump. Chief Ryan and the fire crew extinguished it before major damage. no alarm was sounded. Had the janitor arrived later, a serious blaze might have occurred.
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New City
Ciy Engineeer
Ryan
Fire Department
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