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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

Page

2

Labor unions plan state federation to push labor laws

A statewide federation of labor is proposed, formed by unions across Virginia to secure stronger legislation. Delegates from Norfolk, Richmond, Roanoke, and other cities will meet August 11 at Billett's Hall Richmond to elect officers and establish a legislative committee.

Federation of Labor Labor Circes Trade and Labor Council of Richmond Central Labor Union Virginia Fiee Norfolk W. H. Wells John C. Seibert Central Labor Union of Southeastern Virginia Cunt C. Houston W. H. Fairless Theodore Nelligaur W. T. Backus Charles G. Kizer D. J. Reardon James A. O'Connor Michael J. Lyons James B. Casey Powell Norfolk Machiners’ Lodge M. L. Thurman William Fleming Virginia Lodge Brickmasons’ Union G. T. Saylor L. B. Sikes Norfolk Lodge Plumbers and Gasfitters Union S. J. Hopkins Rl, Orr Norfolk Plasterers Union W. H. Warrick William Montague Tatlors’ Union M. J. Lyons James Carmichael Portsmouth Machinists' Lodge J. E. Wilson T. F P. Cooke Portsmouth Boilermakers Ronchip Builders' Union James P. Knight J. B. Casey State Oyster League Charles J. Cannon J. WK. Todd John Wilsen J. Howard Swann Norfolk Cigarmakers' Union No. 40 George J. Walker F.T. Mehe- Gan Roanoke Danville Newport News Staunton Phocen Bilett's Hall Corner Fifth Marshall Ertests Ign Naw iradi+ation Reiniend Amon Unis John Cappell Ly Alex E. Gray States

Gas Office Offers Cost Saving Heaters and Slaves

Readers are urged to visit the gas office on Plume street near Granby to learn about affordable gas powered heaters and appliances. Demonstrations promise meals cooked with half the usual fuel, with gas ready for instant fire and a cooler kitchen after cooking. The office on Prime street also features stoves and heaters for inspection by appointment.

Plume Street Granby

Auction Sale of Bedroom Sets and Furnishings

Joseph Jones announces another consignment of furniture including bedroom suites rockers dining tables couches and lounges to be sold at 10 30 this morning in the Eines Building City Hall avenue opposite the city market ladies invited to attend the sale.

Joseph Jones Eines City Hall Avenue City Market

Chamber of Commerce Moves to New Quarters

The Chamber of Commerce has moved from 68 Main Street under the Atlantic Hotel to 48 Malin Street. The former quarters at 68 Main Street will be occupied by the Southern Railway.

Chamber of Commerce Haven Chamber of Commerce Main Street Atlantic Hotel Malin Street Southern Railway

Pleasant Navor and Syrup of Figs as Family Remedy

The text extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative with soothing effects. It claims Pleasant Navor enhances its action and recommends it as the best family remedy, urging every family to have a bottle on hand.

Tycho Velue California Vig Syrup Co

Democratic District Convention Plans and GOP Contests

A Democratic Executive Committee meeting at St James Hotel set September 17 for the district convention and proposed representation as one delegate per 100 voters. Port Norfolk and Ocean View led venue votes. a August 5 Republican convention is planned in Hampton with locals vying for the nomination.

Democratic Yeaterday St. James Hotel Chan ~ Mw Aver Jeneph T. Duke Bbompson, Jr Portsmouth Fenton Day Isle of Wight County J.B. Bryant Franklin County W. J. Storrs York Day Ocean View J. Gardiner ‘Tyler R. S. Boykin Isle of Wight J. He West Suffolk J. C. Parker Franklin Charles T. Bland Harry Maynard Herbert Smith BE. BE. Hathaway Norfolk R. H. Wise Williamabore W. H. Fairless S. L. Burroughs H. Libby Dinsabeth City Geo BE. Bowden Col. Lamb Bowden Lamb McKinney Good Samaritan Hall St. Paul Street Col William Lamb D. Lawrence Groner Colonel Lamb Lynchburg Baulkner Asbury Att Mosby Brand Tee J. Hampton Hoge Congress

Railroad Land Purchase Near Portsmouth Site Reported

It is said the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railway will complete purchase of eight acres with 1,000 feet water front at the Portsmouth river site within days. A sum sufficient to bind the bargain has passed. A. Wrazier, ex soldier, arrived from Washington aboard a steamer. Three youths from Brambleton Weyd are held for their parents in Petersboro after vanishing from a hotel trunk in Washington. Three excursions arrived from North Carolina and spent the day at Ocean View. Seaboard Air Line carried one from Lewiston and Southern two from Durham.

New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railway Portsmouil Tihe Nort Carolina Ocean View Seaboard Air Line Ohe Lewiston Southern Durham

Baptist Lawn Party At Merrimac Club Draws Crowds

The Baptist ladies lawn party at the Merrimac Club lot near Granby and Freemason streets drew many passers by with a band and music. Advertisements in Sunday's paper caused commotion as new prices hold for the week.

Baptist Ladies Merrimac Club Granby and Freemason

Death Sentence Pronounced in Williams Murder Case

Charles Williams, colored, convicted of murdering George Bess, was sentenced by Judge Hanckel in the Circuit Court to be hanged on December 4 between sunrise and sunset. Williams’s counsel immediately filed exceptions for appeal to the Court of Appeals.

Charles Williams George Bess Williame Corporation Court Sherif Circuit Court Hancke Hanckel WiLiiams Williams Lar Williama Messrs. Morris and Miller Aled Court of Appeals

Legal and Property Notices Summary

Sharpe and Gwathmey defeated Hicks and Strauchen in a court decision. A Bright pass and Thomas trial ended with a hung jury and was dismissed on the plaintiff’s counsel motion. Property listings include improvements on Solly Street near Salter Street for $826, transfers from Thomas to Southgate on J P Andre Street, and a lot on Warren Crescent, Ghent valued at 1,700.

Sharpe & Gwathmey Hicks & Strauchen Hicks Bright Thomas John Myers Archie F. Aydelotte H. R. Wharton Slolv Street Salter Street Southgate J. P. Andrestot Warren Crescent Ghent

Police Court Docket Before Justice Tomlin

Willie Ross charged with burglary at Pat Scullion’s on low Church street. Tom Riddick jailed thirty days for stealing pants valued at $1.50. C Ht Boush faced theft of a box containing about $600 from Berthy Stewart. committed for August 6 for further investigation. Horse trainer charged with stealing about $20 from Bessie Ross. found guilty and fined $4 plus costs. bond $400 on appeal. Ress woman case dismissed. Harry Morris case for burglarizing Main street boarding houses set for today. Minor cases: M J Shields fined $1 and costs. Charles Pacen nuisance dismissed. James Har grove nuisance ten days. Huse ne Brown assault fine plus costs. Phillip Corvin larceny disgrace. John Lempsey bond $200.

Tomlin Willie Ross Pat Scullion Low Church Street Tom Riddick A. Cohn C. Ht. Boush Berthy Stewart Bessie Ross Smith Street Comte Corporation Court Ress Cade Harry Morris M. J. Shields Brant Charles Pacen James Hargrove Husene Brown Phillip Corvin John Lempsey

Special sale notices offer bargains on shoes and house items

The page advertises discounts including kitchen and housekeeping tubing and connections for a dollar and twenty five cents, shoe bargains at Thomas & Co and Wright's, and special sale events with reduced prices and Friday paper notices.

Main Street Thomas & CO

Camp Meeting at Tanner's Cross Roads Next Week

Evangelist Arthur Crane leads a Baptist camp meeting at Tanner's Greek Cross Roads on the Ocean View line. Local pastors assist, Rugby from Court Arrest Baptist Church directs music. Meals provided. Ocean View cars and a 15 cent excursion rate start. Norfolk Cab Co transports from ferry wharf for 36 cents.

Pineo Evangelint Rane Tanner's Greek Cross Roads Ocean View Arthur Crane North Bertemouth Berkley Rugby Court Arrest Baptist Church Portsmouth Christian's Mill Station Norfolk Norfolk Cab Company

Brambleton Ward Sees Growth of Grags and Bridge Closure

Local board meeting postponed to tonight at 7. Miss Grace Garland Whitshead travels to Richmond for a concert. Infant Eugene Homer dies in Wakefield after treatment failure. funeral in Elmwood. Embargo lifted at Campostella bridge allowing river traffic until repairs resume. Young Peoples Society hosts Brambleton lawn party tonight between Windsor and Park avenues.

Grace Garland Whitshead Lovitt Avenue Richmond Capitol City W. M. Nash South Marshall Avenue Water Lily N. C Eugene Homer D. Eugene Della D. Pursell Wakefield Norfolk and Western Railroad B. J. Dutton South Park Avenue R. H. Bennett Elmwood Ashifn Windsor Avenue Nelson County Campostella Bridge Wemple Perry's Foundry Young People’s Society of Spurgeeon Memorial Church Brambleton Avenue Windsor and Park Avenues

Reverend Routten Seeks Quiet Paving to End Disturbances

In ATLANTIC CITY mentions of Revered J T Routten returning from Princess Anne county and Judge W B Martin pressing for noiseless paving on Williams Street to end courtroom disruptions. Notices include wedding travel of W N Thorntom and bride and various residents visiting relatives and neighbors. Advertisements tout Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills for nervousness and digestion.

J.T. Routten Princess Anne County Contrence W. N. Thorntom Bride Central Avenue B. F. Minter Avenue B Ella Martin W. B. Martin Court of Law and Chancery Williams Street

Weather Report From Washington July 30 Virginia North Carolina

Force Washington July 30 16. Virginia shows showers in the early morning and cooler, northerly winds. North Carolina generally rain with coastal showers Friday afternoon or night. High pressure remains stationary in the Gulf states, with a second high moving from north of Montana to Minnesota. Rain observed in New England, the Middle Atlantic, upper Ohio Valley and Florida. Port calendar notes sunrise and sunset times and tidal details. Julian calendar phase data listed for July. Norfolk Weather Bureau reports 24 hour readings: max and min temperatures, departures from normal, rainfall totals, and July rainfall to date.

Washington Virginia North Carolina Montana Minnesota New England Middle Atlantic States Upper Ohio Valley Morida

Catarrh Warning Ad By Dr Pirby at Norpolk VA

An old style advertisement asks readers about catarrh symptoms and offers consultation with Dr L B Pirby, specialist in catarrh and throat and nose disorders. Office at 115 Main Street Norpolk VA, medicines provided, consultation free, treatment mild and painless with unusually low terms this month.

L. B. Pirby Main Street Norpolk

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