Unvarnished Truth Yesterday’s News Briefly Recorded
A compact roundup of Portsmouth area items notes personal standings and local actions. Highlights include public official changes W W Wilson qualifying as notary, a mayoral court fine for a drunk, Admiral Brown’s return from Washington, and a special meeting for Atlantic Company No 1 U R K of P. The Grimes Battery plans to New York for Grant monument unveiling while Hampton Roads stores were targeted by the Jus Wanentn for the UU, 8. Castine. Local residents tempo and social events appear with church meetings and a Port Norfolk Sunday school entertainment earning positive notices. The Portsmouth Battery Mills employ about 200 workers, and a fire loss estimate tops 6000 to 7000 above insured amounts. A jail transport for a white man, an injury update on Maurice Bennett, and various church and civic activities fill the page with community life details.
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RK. Grffin
W. W. Wilson
Admiral Brown
Washington
Atlantic Company No. 1
U. R
JK. of
Thomas’ Railway
Jerkiey
F. J. Eaton
Gates County
N. C
Ora Goodman
Grimes Battery
New York
Grant
B. Webster
S.A. L
McBee
Hampton Roads
Castine
Wm. Stroud
Portsmouth
Brighton
Friends’ Church
Green Street
Abr Lard
Onto
Ocean View Club
Cra
Ocean View
Janet
John M
Maaurice Mennett
Rte
Walter Bennett
Presbbyteriana
Port Norfolk
George Mand
Charles T. Land
Finstings
Te Park Norfolk Micotrie Railway Company
Plummer
Esmity
Linehan
Vic
Ripley
Breach of Promise Suit Resolved, Carter Verdict Lodged
In Norfolk County Circuit Court A. W. Halstead sued Joseph B. Carter for 10000 dollars for breach of promise of marriage to Halstead’s daughter. After two days of testimony a jury returned a verdict for 2800 dollars in favor of Halstead as father. The defendant’s counsel noted an appeal.
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Norfolk County
A. W. Halstead
Joseph B. Carter
A W. Tinletead
Delayed Mails Disrupt Post Office Operations
Considerable inconvenience at the post office as mail from Seaboard Air Line due at 7:00 am arrived at noon, and Norfolk and Western due at 10:00 am came shortly after. About 30 letters and packages were redistributed in thirty minutes by a strained clerical staff. The postmaster notes Western mails have recent delays.
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Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk and Western
Seaboard
Desertion Charge In Court Over Child Care
Yesterday morning Lucy Commander, a colored woman, appeared before the mayor charged with deserting her child. An older colored woman testified she had lived with Lucy and swore out the warrant. The case stalled as Lucy claimed the child was to be raised by the old woman for a weekly stipend of one dollar, which was not paid. The mayor delayed action and warned Lucy to provide support or face re-arrest.
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Lucy
Louey
Lis Honor
Twin City Ferry Strands in Mud After Channel Drift
This morning the Perry steamer Twin City became stuck in the channel near Orlock. Captain Sharrett, in charge of the vessel SUMNLICH, attempted to back clear a dredge cable but failed to gain enough clearance. A strong ebb tide pushed the ship into mud near the dock. no names are given for ferry employees due to the delay.
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Orlock
Sharrett
Tyre
Coat and pistol stolen from Mr Ivey in Park View
While working on a building in Park View on Wednesday afternoon Mr Ivey hung his overcoat with a pistol in the front room. At quitting time the coat and pistol were missing. Local robberies have been reported, and residents urge catching the culprit.
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Park View
Clty
Rev Dr M M Marshall Returns To Raleigh In Good Health
The Raleigh Press Visitor reports Dr M Marshall, recently noted for illness, has fully recovered and returned to the city in restored health and vigor. Friends statewide share in the rejoicing over his complete recovery and well being.
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Raleigh Press
Mr. Marshall
Raleigh
N.C
MM. M. Marshall
Marshall
Marriage of Ann Evatt and Jordan Grant at South Street
Mr. Jordan Grant a machinist and Miss Ann Milzahbeth Evatt were married last night at 6 in the residence of the bride on South Street. The ceremony was conducted by L. J. Botty of Monumental M. church. After the reception the couple left aboard the Gay Line steamer for an extended northern tour.
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Jordan Grant
Navy Yard
South Street
Ann Milzahbeth Evatt
L. J. Botty
Monumental
M. i. Church
Seaboard Air Line plans direct link to New Orleans
An Atlantasism article details the Seaboard Air Line expanding to New Orleans via a line from Atlanta to Carrollton linking with Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus then extending to Montgomery and New Orleans. The purchase of the Chattanooga Rome and Columbus line by Simon is seen as strategic, enabling better service on the Chattahoochee and opening Southwest Georgia.
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Athinta
New Orleans
Seaboard
Crescen
Atlanastia News
Seaboard Air Line
Crescent City
The
Crescent Clery
Olix
Hofman
St. John
McBee
Columbus
Atlanta
Carrollton
Chattanoogs
Rome
Co Homany
Alabma Midland
Montgomery
Simon
Chattahoochee
Ceoreia
Ge Radirond
Women jailed for 24 hours in Suffolk street incident
Yesterday morning two colored women from Suffolk, Mattie Davis and Mary Powell, were arrested by street constable Atlerton on a charge tied to gossiping with a man jailed nearby. They were jailed for twenty four hours after standing on County street and talking to the man who could see out a jail window.
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Mattie Davis
Mary Powell
Suffolk
Trigh Constr
Sudden Chance Cuts Navy Yard Force After Funding Shortfall
Amid scarce funds and no active work at the Newark yard, authorities discharged sixty three workers including furnace men and shipsmiths, and furloughed forty. The move, described as necessary, reflects a sudden staffing reduction in the shipyard.
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Newark
Reformatory Transfer Plea Raises Juvenile Case
Superintendent Sampson of the State Reformatory left yesterday with Arthur Jones, an incorrigible youth, whose father urged Mayor Baird to commit him. Due to good behavior he may be allowed to return home after twenty ports.
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Sampson
State Teformatory
Chesapeake and Ohio
Radlo
Arthur Jones
Baird
Trood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Ad Claim Cures
An 19th century medical advertisement promotes Trood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and claims unparalleled cures for blood diseases. It touts Hood's Pills as easy to take and effective for indigestion and biliousness.
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Hood
New Spring Goods At Breslauer Anthony And Wurl Nelson Adverts
Reeeclving Daily offers new spring novelties with medium weight clothing sold at any price to clear stock. Window displays feature neckwear and hats at low prices. W. E. Vrnnelson & Co advertise shirts made to fit by Charles R. Welton & Co. Hats sold very cheap.
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Breslauer & Anthony
Charles R. Welton & Co
Line of neckwear exhibited in Portsmouth area
Levy & Jacobs Gent's Outfitters advertises a neckwear line on display under Madison at 200 High street. The Tawes store offers a $1.00 guarantee while W. I. Virnelson & Co promotes pneumatic rubber tires for Tyaby tractions and new bicycles for sale. J. S. Crawfords Furniture and Carpet House invites viewing.
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Portsmouth
Levy & Jacobs
Gent's
Outfitters
Madison
High Street
Crawpford
Embroideries Arrive at Oxford Halt Shop
A. J. Phillips at Oxford Halt invites shoppers to view a large new assortment of embroideries. The notice promotes the extended sale period and showcases the arrival of fresh goods as part of a special display.
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A. J. Phillips
Oxford Halt
Buford A candidacy appears likely for governor in Virginia
The Richmond paper reports Colonel Buford is near endorsement for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Allies say he has practically consented to enter the race, with rival aspirants weighing chairman and convention choices. There is intense debate over convention location and delegate representation, while other items note a brilliant wedding at the Jefferson hotel, a planned Richmond cotton mill stock drive, and civic debates on Cuba with Dr. N. Thomas speaking.
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Richmond
Buford
O'Berrall
Maja
Mrr. Mllyson
Major Tylin
Iilysen
Allew
Lie Jeverson
Mattie Tuiehermuth
Mar Frank Liebermuth
Mgr
Olle Stiefel
New York
Rabbi Callseh
Richmond Te Golnge
Inds
Gesangeverion
Tehmond
Philadelphia
Minty
Maudke
Serengefor
Helmn
Grant Cunningham
Studlew
Inpes
Mar
Wilkeo
Ile
Thorp
Wandidape
Lim
Hle
Cuba
XN. Thomas
O. A. Wall
Tere
Dr. Thomas
Captain Cunningham
Will Ela
Joint debate by local literary societies to open April
Bhraley Buzetian and Columbian Literary Societies of Workley Military Institute plan a joint debate Friday evening April 2. The town reports ongoing street paving on Main Street and Chestnut to Pearl Street. improvements expected to boost pedestrian ease and town beauty. A faulty dress obstructs landing at Portsmouth ferry dock but may yield indirect benefits. The school baseball game drew attention. streets drying after rain. Telegraph wires missing marks town changes. a Berkley Avenue Baptist church youth committee met last night. Berkley Sporting Club chased J fox near Sharp farm after a six hour run. pack improved since the NC fox escaped months ago.
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Workley
Main Street
Tidewater Dock
Chestnut Street
Pearl Street
Portsmouth
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Berkley
Bonds for Berkley Town Council Meeting Report
A regular Berkley Town Council meeting was held last night with Capt. M. C. Keelluge presiding. Members Whetstone and others attended, outlining bond discussions and related municipal matters.
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Counci
M. ¢. Keelluge
Local Council Discusses Expenditures and Street Plans
Meetings of the town council approved expenditures of the Improvement Board, heard resignations from Public Property Committee chairs, and debated a bond issue for sidewalk and street widening. A three member committee was formed to review property owners’ sites for sidewalk work.
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Min Martin
Miller
Jones
Ier
Sturyey Berkley
Markes Peck
Improvement Board
Mrr
Martin
Rockefeller
McKnight Indicted in National Bank Case
Louisville March 11 J M McKnight president of the suspended German National Bank is indicted by a grand jury for violating the national bank act The ninety one count indictment spans most offenses in the law Also indicted are Rik King Aldermen Ct JJ Jenne J Z Leatherman O Benner and BP Britt charged with conspiring with McKnight to misappropriate bank funds
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Louisville
J. M. MekKnieht
German National Bank
Prand
National Bank
Nct
Rik, King
Board of Aldermen
Ct JJ
Jenne
J. Z. Leatherman
O. Benner
BP. A. Britt
Unwritten Color and Cures in Victorian Tonic Sales
An extract extols Thostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy, claiming to restore vitality, color, and flesh in debilitated patients, and to prevent dystepesia. It touts its benefits for appetite, sleep, and exposure-related ailments, then notes a new assortment of men's and boys caps.
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Jone
Thostetter
Sand Boys
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