Police Court Delivers Mixed Sentences In Ward Case
A Baltimore Police Court session dealt with multiple cases including the arrest of Lewis Ward, accused of stealing a pair of shoes and assaulting Verne’s shopkeeper, with Ward described as the alleged assailant. Owen J. Belore pleaded guilty to earlier charges linked to a separate matter, while several defendants faced fines or continued hearings. The report notes ongoing police policy debates and mentions related arrests and court actions.
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Robert Taylor
Moses
Taylor
Belote
Acense
Hoth
Prand
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Ivor
Worthy Smith, Jr
Columbia
Dilmore
Real Estate Boom In Norfolk With Large Purchases
Real estate activity in Norfolk shows steady demand and rising confidence. Park Place Coming purchased the McDonald tract for 150000, with plans for buildings already announced. Tebnik & Co. report sale of Ward tract to Atlanta capitalists for 76000, slated for suburban development with water mains and streets. Purchasers include Colonel James L Tanner Captain Warakison and Captain T A Frierson. The tract, 92 acres, lies east of Church Street road near the Catholic Cemetery, promising multiple new houses.
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Norfolk
Park Place Comming
McDonald
Messrs. Tebnik & Co
Ward
Atlanta
James L. Tanner
Capthing
TB. Warakison
T. A. Frierson
Church Street
Norfolk and Western
Seaboard cuts rates boost northbound traffic amid crowded trains
A dispassionate observer notes Seaboard Air Line's rate cuts inflate travel demand on the route. Extra coaches are added at Raleigh to handle overflow as Atlanta travelers rush to lower fares. Georgia Railway Commission delays benefit Seaboard rivals in the ongoing private rail war.
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Seaboard Air Line
Trath
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Trate
Atlanta
Sali
Seaboard
Southern Railway
Georgia Rail Way Commission
Wagon accident injures Mrs Barrett on Church Street
At about 12 20 yesterday Mrs Jane C Barrett residing at 183 Church Street was knocked down and injured by a wagon driven by Charles Washington who fled the scene but was pursued by officers and citizens. She received medical attention and was later returned home while Washington was captured.
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Jane C. Barrett
Church Street
Charles Washington
Washington
Huntersville
Omcers Nelson and
Marek
Harry Arrincton
Uhp
Auition House
Staton
Protest Against Drug Dispensary Policy Sparks Health Board Debate
The Board of Health met with Dr. Newbill presiding to challenge an almshouse policy forbidding gratis prescriptions at the city dispensary unless signed by a physician to the poor. Dr. Chiles led the protest and urged the board to oppose the order, while Dr. Shepherd and others questioned its fairness. The session also debated tenure of Dr. T. T. Vance as Registrar of Vital Statistics and directed seeking city attorney opinion on the matter. Reports cited numerous nuisances in districts and various drainage and street issues, with actions deferred or referred to committees and city engineers.
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Chiles
Riddick
Speight
Archer
Nherry
Shepherd
Field
Tt. Vance
Vance
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Dra
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Chesapedloe
Ohio
Granby Street
Drs. Wield
Middick
Cumberland Street
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North Strut
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Church
Charlotte Streets
Wiel
Dooterwilly
Brambietn Misab
Belek Yanls
Motter
Cove Street
Vanes
Vital Siiuatioes
Fire in a Steamer Manor Burns Corn and Coal
Early yesterday morning fire was discovered in the hold of the British tramp steamer Manor which arrived Monday from St Vincent Cape Verde Island and was loading corn at the Norfolk and Western elevator. Coal in a vacant compartment caught fire and then spread to the corn burning several hundred bushels. a harbor tug helped extinguish the coal fire while heat affected the grain. The captain aims to remove the rest of the corn to save as much as possible though the fire may continue until all is cleared.
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Meet
St. Vincet
Cape Vere Island
Norfolk’ and Western
Damages Awarded in Bowden Decatur Collision Case
Judge Morris in the United States Circuit Court awarded $16,700.19 plus interest to the steamer Bowden owners, against the Boston Fruit Company tied to the Decatur H. Miller collision. Hring & Bishop receive $404.85, British and Forden Marine Insurance $402.08. The suit by Boston Fruit Co. against H. Miller and the tug Venus was dismissed.
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Collinson
Boston Fruit Company
Bowden
Decatur H. Miller
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Morris
United States
Hring & Bishop
Damagn
Committee meeting to advance fair sales plan in fall
A Business Men's Association special committee met to push an able sale fair with transportation partners and local businesses. An early conference with the Chamber of Commerce committee is planned to ensure harmony and prompt preliminary work.
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Business Men's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Weather NOTES Fair forecast for today in three states
Weather summary from Norfolk based on July 21 observations notes fair conditions in Virginia and North Carolina after coastal showers, with a high pressure area moving from the South Atlantic to the Gulf. Showers to give way to fair weather in New England and the Middle Atlantic. Tide times and moon phases included. meteorologist J. J. Gray reports 24 hour data with temperatures and rainfall details.
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New York
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Atlantic
New England
Middle Atlan
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Norfolk
J. J. Gray
Felonious duo Bell and Ward face police court
Felix Bell a notorious colored man and side partner of Louis Ward is arrested near Moseley and Pulaski. Ward was arrested Monday for stealing shoes from Mike Byrne’s shop on Queen street and assaulting Byrne and his mother. Bell is accused of kicking Mrs Byrne who lies in critical condition. Both men identified and to be confronted in Police Court with theft felonious assault and highway robbery charges.
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Felix Bell
Church
Moseley and
Pulaski
Arrington
Louis Ward
Mike Byrne
Queen Street
Louis Byrne
Bell
Greenwood offers silver and gold at midsummer prices
The Messrs Greenwood advertise silver and gold items including sterling silver watches and jewelry at low cash prices. They claim to buy closely, enabling near wholesale prices. Daily arrivals from Princess Anne county plus specials on hominy and lunch items accompany the jewelry sales. Grand Lodge officers to visit Norfolk Portsmouth. Knights of Honor urged to attend.
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Greenwood
Orient Lodge No
H.—Brethren
Geo. L. Cherie
H. Paile
H. M. Hope
Brent
Yo. Mall
Church Atrest
BET
Thomas
Bargain Day at Miller Rhoads Co Ends This Week
Miller Rhoads Co promotes a July Clearance Sale with deeply discounted linens, shirts, skirts, hose, bedding, and dress goods. Prices drop on yard goods, pillow cases, sheets, towels, cottons, and muslins as the sale nears its end, inviting shoppers to grab bargains before week’s end.
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