Private Contract Fight Over City Street Cleaning in Norfolk
A heated dispute centers on private contracts for Norfolk street cleaning. W M Hannon Jr defends his bid of 18,720.09, arguing city costs and plant expenses justify private work. Labor unions and Democratic clubs oppose letting private firms handle the task citing wages, hours, and city health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J.T
W. M. Hannan
Messrs. Hannen
Norfolk
Messrs. Tannan
Cornells Mot
Central Labor Union
Clty Inese
Central Liber Union
Corneils
Portsmouth
Washington
Herbert
Gosport Navy Yard
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-dock Company
Norpl
Messrs
Hannan
Hiannen
Pannen
Board of Health
Stoeck
W. M., Hannan, Jr
The
Virginian
Feds
Mr. Iannin
Neures
Bang
Walih
Daring Brambleton Robbery Tied Man By Church Steps
In Brambleton ward last night about 9 the robbery occurred as Mr R J Hoggard, a rental agent, left the offices with wages. Two negro men confronted him near Spurgeon Memorial Church, bound his hands and neck with a rope, demanded money, and fled with his cash. He called for help and authorities pursue suspects, but no clues to identify them were obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brambleton Ward
R. J. Hoggard
Air
W. D. Sowthall
Spurgeon Memorial Church
Mme
Charles Street
City street improvement assessments case goes to trial
The legality of all street improvement assessments will be tested. Ex City Attorney Shelton prepares for a probable decision, while ex Seneca Tar and the present City Attorney Mr. Taylor will appear on opposite sides, promising an interesting courtroom showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Vy Farrenohini
White
Citty
Taylor
Gospel Meeting at V M E A This Afternoon
The gospel meeting at the V M E A church this afternoon at four features a program of confessional plate service with orchestral accompaniment, violin solos by Miss Withan of Berkeley, soprano solo, Mrs W T Brooke, address by Rev W J Young BD D of Monorth Methodist Church on the subject Midsummer Christianity. The Boys Gospel Army meeting at two oclock will be conducted by Mr Howard Lanier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Gospel Army
Howard Lanier
Weather Thief Harry Morris Suspected in Other Burglary
A troubled criminal named Harry Morris, arrested in this city days ago, is rumored wanted in nearby towns. He allegedly broke into Levi’s store on Church Street stealing ink and $18 in goods and relieved William Shue, a Sales Hotel cashier, of a small watch. These crimes add to a farmers house robbery he faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morris
Mighme
Sini Newpord
Hiss
Crimingis
I Levis
Church Street
Farmers House
Baptist Young People Union to Hold Afternoon Service
The Baptist Young People's Union will conduct an afternoon service at the West Baptist Church corner Fahey and Mreeni. An elaborate program is planned with Dr Owen delivering a sermon and Mr Patek giving a voice and there will be a dinner and speech by the Young men.
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Servicuy Pooay
The
Baptist Youngs Peoptet
Union
Fahey
Owen
Dal Panty
Patek
Unclear OCR fragment, hopes for clarity to come
A garbled OCR passage mentions legal actions and service on Sunday but lacks clear names, dates, or places. The text is unreadable in parts, preventing a precise summary of the case, participants, or outcomes.
Social whirl at ocean resorts as summer crowds gather
The society pages note a coastal resort migration led by Herbert Keithney Dodson as Ocean View Old Point and Virginia Beach fill with visitors seeking cooling sea breezes. Amid weddings planned for fall, numerous social calls go to Miss Lucy Young, Miss Emma Hume, Miss Taliaferro, Miss Hodges, and others. Guests include Miss Mary Zimmer of Petersburg and Mrs. DeKeman in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean View
Old Point
Virginia Beach
Terpsichore
Henry Descm es Dead in Norfolk Community Mourning
The death of Mr Henry Minches Descm es occurred yesterday at 1000 hours at the home of his father in law Solomon Hamburger on Main Street. Aged 81 he was a longtime respected Norfolk figure, former president of Chef Shalom congregation and active Legion of Honor member. He leaves his daughter Mrs Hayburger and son Mr Desmes, with relatives in New York and Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 278 East Main Street Hamburgers residence.
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A. C. Jones
Newport News
Queen Street
Johnson
Virginia M. FE
Harwood
Wood Street
Baptist Sunday School Association
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Waltera
Mainatret
Labor Day
State Fedération
Cemtral
Vitor
Wiliam H. Morris
Paco
Charrottee Street
Allen Jones
North Carolina
Nansermond County
Christian Church
Midewater Union
Christian Endeavor
Memorial
Harry Prince
P. F. Collier Company
Old Dominion
Brookins
N. Y
J. Henry Robertson
Lynchburg
Randolph- Maconn College
Locust Dale Academy
Norfolk
Washingston Street
Banks
Brewer
Martin Winslow
Besale Taylor
Nettle Pitts
Richmond
State Normal School
Charlottenville
Justice Hawk
Justice Looper
R. AL Kix
Moore
Wils P
Commonwealth
Wvttorney Duncan
Arneld
Brambleton
Henry Minches
Solomon Hamburger
Mast Main Street
lOoo
Delehes
Shalom
de. Bherson
Deiehes
Sears
Hayburger
Mr. Tiehes
Nortoth
William Des
Pabiinots
Julia Hovman
Leow York
F¢ Wohee
East Malm Street
New Store and New Stocks at Umstadter Myers Co
The Umstadter Myers Company announces a new store and stock additions at Nos 8 and 10 Main Street. Mrs J Chittenden will manage a branch carrying dry goods, carpets, furniture, curtains, shades, china and glassware, wall paper, and more. The company boasts experienced buyers and aims to offer broader stock, lower prices on wall hanging and paper hanging, and special boreada sales as a new feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umstadter-Myers Company
Hinying
M- Iie Stadier
Ase Sistaner
Purc
Amestader- Myers Company
Raids at Queen and Church Street Narrow Town House
Police raided a house at Queen and Church streets where Thomas Thal kept olive. Thal was arrested along with Laken and Phenalia and held to answer a charge of keeping a nuisance house. Eleven other colored youths were sent to the station house. Merry and Barber posted bail. the case goes to Police Court Monday.
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Queen and
Church Street
Thomas Thal
Olive
Thomas
Laken
Shition-House
Wall
Arnap Joint Raid Nabs Thomas Wall's Establishment
Police raided a joint owned by Thomas Wall at Church and Queen. Detectives found a list of names tied to the operation. Several suspects including John Williams and Henry Williams were detained. the scene was cleared with all suspects sent to the station.
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Thomas Wall
Church and Queen
Johnn
Williams
Jofin ‘Homes
Hota Warttorn
Ames Cornick
A Te Mathers
Henry Willams
Tess Te
John Wilson
Jorge Nash
Dovey Veron
Iserae
Moull
Ares Orapible
Paran
Ayet
Populist Convention Chooses Bryan for President
The St Louis gathering displays strong opposition and cheers as William J Bryan is nominated for president with support from key delegates. Mary Elizabeth Lease urges unity while Debs telegram and rival factions show lingering tensions. Adjournment follows after Bryan’s nomination amid a raucous, partisan atmosphere.
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Gerry Crown
Bevan
Massachusetts
Wim
J. Bryan
Edwards
Greece
Detroit
Michigan
Bryan
Donnelly
Minutinesota
Ma. Bryan
Mary Elizabeth Lease
United States
Livingston
Missouri
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Shoes Sale and Bargains at Levy Bros Norfolk
A large lot of ladies and men's shoes priced for quick sale, with many sizes available and discounts on broken lots. Also a multi-item sale with reduced prices on fabrics, towels, table linens, and household goods at Levy Bros Norfolk and other local vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Hanan & Son
Norfolk
J. Thomas & Son
Main Street
Florida
Hermadorf
Levy Bros
Malin Street
Struck by lightning a narrow escape in Petersburg
A Petersburg Thunderstorm damaged a barn at W B Ritchies, but the children inside escaped unharmed. A local man arrested for larceny in Norfolk was released after authorities learned he was not the suspect. The watermelon and peanut crops suffered from rain, and a nearby bookstore was robbed of base balls and bats before a suspect was detained and then freed. Local civic leaders sought to muster A P Hill Rifles into state service and familiar Petersburg residents were noted in social updates.
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Drewesing
Patersburg
Norfolk
Petersburg
Dinwiddie County
W. B. Ritchie
Ritchie
Joe Moody
Campbell’s Bridge
Ab Gen
Jt 15
Pittsburg
Pritchett
Pycomore Steeer
Eves
Perkinson
Ele
Gason
Peters- Dupe
Brooklum
Gaston
Chanthar of Commerce
Stith Bol- Veg
W. M. Halblistom
Waller Sanford
Richmond
Pewtersburg
Rosa Rogers
Prince George County
Waverly Daniel
Manchester
H. W. Battle
D. D
First Baptist Church
Old Point
Redmond
Redmond Tomorrow After Noon By Invitation From the Committee of Arrangements
Baptists of
W. W. Landrum
First Baptist Church of
Atlanta
Special Bargains at Wright's This Week
Special bargains at Wright's 196 Minin Street with remnant silks and lawn fabrics sold at about half price. Silks include 24 inch black chine silk 89c, 27 inch black China silk, satin striped taftas, warp printed taffetas, and more. Also parasols half price and lace curtains and chenille portieres on sale. Furniture and mattresses advertised, along with vaudeville acts at Ocean View and Jefferson Hotel roof shows.
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Wright's
Minin Street
Dresden
Wrigtit's
Malm
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Matement
W.M. Hannon
Mian Naw
B. J. Mecemid
Mr. Shelton
Horm
A. Towday
Gignor
Lomiin
Herbert Keithney Dodson
Mercury Teity
Lucy Young
Louisville, Ky
Emma Hume
Judge Garnett
Miss Taliaferro
Annie Henry
Miss Hodges
Ghent
Miss Willams
Baltimore
Old
Mary Zimmer
Norfolk and Western Ocean Turbo. 1
New York
Philadelphia
Crissie
H. K. Dodson
Derbert Kelthrey Dodson, Jr
Mrs. H. K. DeKeman
No. 98
York Street
Washington City
W. D. Smith
St. Peter's
Mpnicopal Church
Berryville
Mountains
Virginia
Langdon Walton
Bute Street
M. R. Beale
Clifton Springs, N. Y
Dawson McCormick
Granby Street
Richard Taylor
Orkney Springs, Va
J. J. Miller
Bridgefort
Conn
Alexander
Chew
Howard
Charlestown
W. Va
Tucker
W. FH. H. Trice
Saratoga
MR. Henry Descmes
Watson
St. Louis
Senator Allen
Mr. Kent
Garnett
California
Elatemien
Nationalommittoomen
Mmnel
Green
Nebraska
Alabama
George Galther
James J. Weaver
Tom Walton
Mia
Hiryan
Mr. Bryan
Miesiuerl
Pexas
Kotte Island
Tad Weer
Melld
Jenlen
William J. Bryans
Lee
Oh Aipman
Ehairman
Knomeine
Ashby
Texas
Texus
Hryean Wuld
Debs
Tate
Stites
Cobb
Stunt
Chorgia
Aryan
Clakcett
Idaho
Ursa
Illinois
Tanheneck
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Kentucky
Mies
Tornescot
Erie
Peoples Party
Walelt
Roberts
Chiorads
Louieiana
Henry W. Call
BY Norton
Chicago
Str. Livingston
J. 8
Voxey
Webne Hegan
Norton
Ill. Hols
Diryoan
Ean
Bor Norton
Erosa
Onobeth
Wis
Cyclone Davis
Soniw Associated Press
Naval Post
Johnston China Company
Dinwiddle
Childdren
A. P. Hill Rifles
Cal
Helmer
Tass
Amon
Cunningham
Grant
Ming Elmo
Jefferson Hotel
Vin
Savio
Bousoh
Bessie
Achimenu
Mondello
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