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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1897

Page

6

Eloquence of White and Black Speakers on Education Divide

Hampton Va July 24 Special The conference chorus of colored delegates rejects reserve. Black speakers claim industrial and higher education expand opportunities. white education limits fields open to colored youth. Prof Brown Howard and Prof Miller Goward oppose limits while Du Bois Penn outlines amusements for youth and the need for recreation alongside schooling.

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Special Notices and Advertisements in Norfolk Virginia

Fragmented local notice listing ads for merchandise sales and services. Mentions bags, ammo, and furniture items for sale. Provides vague addresses and office references with no clear dates or outcomes.

A Remarkable Negro Leads South Institute Efforts

An 807 dated report profiles Professor John Smallwood, a Black educator from Virginia, who founded the Temperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute in Chiremeont. It praises his oratory, moral aims, and work with Black Virginians, noting his promise, the institute’s plans, and his role in southern uplift through education and industry.

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NOT GOING PAG Norfolk and Washington Streamboat Landing Move

Norfolk and Washington steamer to be moved from Town Point Wharf property after arrival tomorrow. The new frontage will extend about two hundred feet along Water street and open toward the river.

Norfolk and Washington Norfolks Washington Town Point Wharf Ted Whedium Lie Omppanes Ft Nhe Dietinke Offiers Walithw Yoomis the Rippers Walter Fropt Water Street

Day party celebration with friends and treats

A festive gathering was held with a small group of friends enjoying cream and refreshments. Guests included new faces Raymond and Claris at Cheean Vin this week. Beecham's pills were advertised to dispel the blues.

Itranide Raymond Ed Claris Cheean Mss Clnurk Raymond Sively

Men s Suits Half Price at Bargain Store

In a read as is sale the store advertises suits priced from 3.85 to 9.90 and features items labeled P s and Ps with various tag prices including 4.98 6.45 7.83 and 5.97 for matching styles and sizes.

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Bargain Clothing Prices From A P Store Ad

The advertisement shows clothing items with prices: Linen Crash Pants 70c, Alpaca Coats 98c, Office Coats 25c, Duck Pants 48c, Duck Vests 50c, Crash Suits 3.98 and 4.95, and other items listed with 35c to 75c price ranges.

A. & Pjs Sue

Man Overboard Aboard Clara Ww Randall During Storm

The Clara Ww Randall lost one crewman and sustained damage from heavy weather off Cape Latieras during a Punta Chora voyage. Thirteen crew members reported a storm aboard with a mast and cabin damage while a sailor named Thomas Brown of Ireland was washed overboard and later not recovered. A protest was noted with Major Th Pendren and a survey of the Titania is planned for Monday at Sidtons Dubhie.

Clara Randall Punta Chora Ibis Norfolk Ciemnient

Cotton Market Report From The Cotton Belt And Ports

Clear weather prevails in the cotton belt with extreme heat in Texas and Arkansas. Spot cotton in Liverpool remains unchanged while domestic contracts show slight shifts. U S ports receipts and Northern shipments offer varied figures. Ocean View week features comedy acts Barton and Mekhoff along with Hickey and Neigon delivering entertainment.

Texas Arkansas Liverpool Bates Tstin New York New Orleans Ti Ec Unite States

Dr Bidgood Detained After Suspected Intoxication

Norfolk county physician Dr WW C Gid food was found on Norfolk streets under suspected drug or poison influence. Police search found a small bottle marked poison and $3 in his possession. He carried a discharge certificate from theastern Samatic Agrioin of Williamsburg. He was reported last night to be recovering and not in danger.

WW. C. Gidfood Norfolk County Norfolk Astern Samatic Agrioin Williamsburg James MM. Monenre

Biting incident at Columbian peanut factory sparks clash

A misunderstanding occurred yesterday at the Columbian peanut factory on Winter street between Almeda Gaskins and Fel Williams, both African descent. Fel Williams was bitten. Luke Smajl, a Black man, was arrested for unlawful trespass and aiding the assault.

Columbian Winteor Street Almeda Gaskins Fel Williams Luke Smajl

Baptist Sunday School Association Session at Berkley Avenue Church

This afternoon at Berkley Avenue Baptist Church the Baptist Sunday School association holds its monthly meeting. The discussion topic is The Sunday School What it Was What it Is What It Should Be. Speakers include Rev M. B. Wharton and Mr J L Winston.

Berkley Avenue

Sunday Questions and Answers and Shoe Store Ad Listing

A mixed Sunday page presents a Q and A puzzle about cats catching rats, plus a detailed shoe sale ad for Heller's Shoe Store at 6 Bank Street opposite the courthouse. The ad lists various ladies and children's footwear with sizes and prices ranging from 2 to 8 and up to 2 dollars.

Heller's Shoe Bank Street Court House

Trade Union Conference Planned for Wheeling WV

President Gom pers of the AF of L sent telegrams to officers of thirty eight trade unions requesting a conference at noon on Tuesday in Wheeling West Virginia. The call follows a telegram from W T D Batchford president of the United Mine Workers claiming peaceable assembly to free speech has been forbidden in West Virginia. Jon Simmins of Bradford Pennsylvania showcased Arras town berry harvest with a box of berries forty four inches in circumference.

Wishington Gompers American Federation of Labor Jon Simmins Bradford, I A

Head's Sursa cures blood and purifies blood

An advertisement proclaims Head's Sursa purifies and enriches the blood from blemishes to scrofula sores. It also touts Hoosn Pills for nausea headache indigestion and biliousness with a general claim of universal drug ware at 25 cents.

Low Rates to Niagara Falls Travel Offer

The notice advertises a personal trip by Royal Blue Line from Norfolk to Niagara Falls with stops in Watkins, Glan, Geneva, Rochester, and Buffalo via Baltimore and Ohio. Round trip prices are $11.50 via Baltimore and $13.00 via Washington. Information through Arthur G. Lewis, Southern Pausing Agent, under Atlantic Hotel.

Niagara Niagara Falls Watkins ‘Glan Geneva Rochester Buffalo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Royal Blue Line Norfolk Norfollk Baltimore Washington Arthur G. Lewis Southern Atlantia Hotel Eod

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