Sea's New Bride Iowa Battleship Launched at Cramp Yard
Philadelphia witnesses the launch of the Iowa battleship from Cramp's shipyard. Miss Mary Lord Drake christens the vessel with champagne as Governor Drake attends along with Secretary Herbert and Iowa delegates. The event draws about nine hundred spectators despite ceremonial limits.
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Iowa
Cramps
Mary Lord Drake
Hawkeye State
Drake
Herbert
Navy
House of Representatives
Senate Naval Committee
Varias
Jowans
Charles M. Cramp
Henry W Cramp
Charles Cramp
Washington
Miss Drake
Henry Cramp
Cramp
Mare
Sim-Iar
United States
Towa
Camparne
Ituke
Major 8
HL Moteers
Incheon
Washineton
Master ben s free gift offer from Atlantic and Vacite Tea Co
The Virginian reports a promotional week by Atlantic and Vacite Tea Company inviting customers to receive a complete set of Inuck eye knives with purchases of tea, coffee, or spice products. The offer details a free gift valued at various item thresholds and directs readers to visit 182 Alain ster for more information.
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Torrent Atantic and
Vacite Tea Company
Myporelage
Virginian
Payne
Thea Neetor
Atlantic
Alainster
Amusement: Morrison Pals at Academy of Music
Lewis Morrison presents Pals at the Academy of Music for two nights with Florence Roberts and Edward Bleher leading a notable company. Ada Rehan and Daly troupe perform Taming the Shrew with Tehan as Katherine in a highly acclaimed show drawing praise from audiences and critics.
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Academy of Music
Lewis Morison
Florence Roberts
Indy
Edward Bleher
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The
Ada Rehan
Augustit Daly
Raden
Thei
Liverpool Cotton Exchange Schedules and Market Report
The report notes a 37308 bale stock decrease in Liverpool and the exchange closing for Master holidays on April 4 6 and 7. Future contracts fell in Liverpool and rose in New York with mixed figures across New Orleans and the spot market weak at 75 for march. Receipts at Nortowne and New Orleans are reported with year over year comparisons and projections for tomorrow. Dr Wharton addressed HO children at Froemason Street Baptist Church praising a new heart name song creature and city with plans to meet and discuss religious matters next week.
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Amone
Liverpool
Liverpool Cotton’ Exchange
New York
New Orleans
Snes
Nortowne
Wash
Wharton
Wharton Wll
Address to Siow Mosque? Young Men’s Christian Association Event
The Young Men’s Christian Association holds a mass meeting for men this afternoon at 4 at the Academy of Music. Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore will deliver the address on “Min Wanted Gods Call for Men.” Mr. and Mrs. Bush will lead song service starting at 3:46 with chorus and orchestra. Doors open 3:30, lower floor reserved for ticket holders until 4:05. All men invited.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Accademy of Music
H. M. Wharton
Baltimore
Norfolk
Creenwood shop offers Lord's Prayer adorned markers
Numerous master presents are available at Creenwood's with hooks markers and bookmarkers embroidered with the Lord's Prayer on ribbons. A vast selection of jewelry related novelties is described as well made and offered at low prices. The shop asserts it confines itself to legitimate business and provides quality work.
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Creenwood's
Mirenwoods
Norfolk News Syndicate Promotes Encyclopaedia Deletionary
The Norfolk Newspaper Syndronate advertises the Encyclopaedia Deletionary offering sets at a fixed cost for ten days. Vickery and Coos store at 124 Main Street promotes registration at syndicate headquarters to obtain this valuable work at a reduced price with installment options.
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Syndronate
Vickery & Coos
Main Street
Powel
Onur
Nobby Blnts Offers Spring Caps Umbrellas at Low Prices
L Jack Oliver, AGs 111 Main Ste Heurich Brewing Co. brews advertise spring caps umbrellas and canes with lowest prices, highlighting a seasonal sale and local business activity.
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L. Jack Oliver
Heurich Brewing CO
Political Potpourri and Local GOP Notes
The Bowdenttes celebrate a telegram from Courtland confirming Southampton County Convention results. McKinley delegates elected, anti Lamb resolutions adopted, and local factions claim expected gains statewide. Ex police justice J Frank Mast gathers data for a response to Baum's charges while promising future political moves. Prohibition talk centers on a possible reformers Lamb combine as delegates prep for the state convention.
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Courtland
Southampton County
Olver
Mckhiniey
Oine
Litt Stars Defeat Young Americans In Ten To One Baseball
Yesterday the Litt Stars of Urambleton defeated the Young Americans of Norfolk by 10 to 1. Key plays featured Santos and N Tatem in battery, with Tatem at first base. Webber at shortstop contributed for the Young Americans, while Pamplin showed effort at first base for the Litt Stars amid the uneven scoring by innings.
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Urambleton
Young Americans
Norfolk
Little Stars
Santos
Wn.tatem
Tatem
Pamplin
McDermotos
J Webber
Unclear late 19th century letter amid city notices
A garbled dated letter from Mienfen Cuba requests business information about Norfolk and surrounding ports. The text mentions sending maps, shipments, and a secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, plus generic notices about raster tats bonnets and fashion dressmaking, and an April event at Broad Street New York related to church organ attachments.
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Nortoth
Mienfengas
Cuba
Maret Mth
Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk
Environs
Dixie
Vity and
Raleigh Notes Highlights From March Proceedings And Local Happenings
White man Fox Green linked to Caldwell county death. arsenic test vial shown to testify in Raleigh case. Fire attempt targets Winston-Salem public school with oil rags. North Carolina Republican rift between Hatton and Harris over fusion and patronage. Virginia contractor to finish brickwork on Southern Railway shops by June. Dr W J Martin succeeds late Col W Martin at Davidson College. Springhope branch to Raleigh uncertain as rail interests reconsider freight routing. Seven murder defendants in Madison county judged. most likely under seven years. Dr Millard of Asheville dies suddenly. Confederate Veterans plan uniforms for Junius Daniel Camp ahead of Richmond gathering.
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Og Green
Raleigh
N. C
Maroh
Fox Green
Caldwell County
Albert Frankin
Green
W. A. Withers
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Caldwell
Winston Publi School
Wilmington
Hatton
Loge Harris
State Republican Committee
Harris
Virginia
Southern Railway
Salisbury
W. J. Martin
University of Virginia
W. Martin
Davidson College
Atlantic Coast Line
Springhope
Norfolk
Marshall
Madison County
DT. Millard
Asheville
Junius Daniel
Richmond
Petersburg News Tells McKinley Delegates Elected at City Convention
Petersburg Va March 28 Special White the delegates elected at the Republican city convention held here last night to the District and State Conventions go uninstructed. majority favor McKinley for president. Delegates include Lewis Youngblood James A Young Charles Gee Jos Parr and J D Bland. Miss Teresa Allen visits. The piece also notes a serious injury to Pompey Hanks at the Atlantic Coast Line freight depot and probate of the late P L Booth. Funeral matters and church notices follow with local social items.
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Sints
Pettrsburg
Mbican
McKinsey
Stedl
Prince George County
Lewis Youngblood
James A. Young
Charles Gee
Jos
Parr Anit
J. D. Bland
Pompey Hanks
Atlantic Coast Line
Washington Street
Stander
Byron Street
Ploh
Booth
Hastings Court
W. Booth
B. D. Booth
Norfolk City News in Brief Highlights Local Events
Prohibition State Convention set for Roanoke next Tuesday. Mrs Manche Thomas visiting Norfolk, with Miestin Clement planning to relocate. An attempted burglary on Charlotte Street near Church. Magistrates may charge fi for baiting prisoners per latest Legislature act. Norfolk team may not played yesterday. next game vs Philadelphia at League Park. Col Asa Rogers of Petersburg visits city. Police recover a bicycle stolen from Charl. Choral Union meets Monday at First Presbyterian. Rev J H Howell to speak at Gospel Rescue Mission. A suspected hold up at Woodside Lane proved unfounded. Multiple church revival services continue with tonight’s schedule at Cumberland Street Methodist. Various social and religious group meetings announced across city and Portsmouth. Norfolk officials and businessmen active in property sales and port expansion preparations.
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Manche Thomas
Southempston
Miestin Clement
Ite
California
Norful
Charlotte Street
Church
W. Clairborne Hicks
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Kiladelphia
Leigiue Pari
Asa Rogers
Petersburg
Republican Statexacutive Committee
Bo 'T. Charl
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Howell
Gospel Rescue Mission
Church Street
Woodside’s Lane
LeKies Memorial
Francis Barnes
Y's
Toys’ Gospel Army
Young Men's Christian Association
Baptist Sunday School Union
South Street
Portsmouth
Owen
FR. Lassiter
United States
Court of Law and Chancery
Cumberland Street Methodist Church
J. 8. Wharton
Chesterfiel, Mad
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St. Luke's A.W
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Epworth League
Hampton
Lucy Brickhouse
FE. H. Rawlings
J. A. Helvin
Union Mission
Berkley
Lumley
State League of the Oystermen's Protective Association
Bute Street
A. L. Galies
H W. Bennet
McKendren M. BR
Mebane
Owle
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Meesrs
Tebault & Co
N.C. Hartrigh
Judge Simpson
Michigan
J. M. Stanton
Pennsylvania
W. T. Pennsworth
Ohio
T. J. Morgan
McVicar
Mudvcation
Amerian Baptist Mome Mission Society
Special Ladies Sale by Messrs R Creecey & Co
An auction at their Church Street house tomorrow at 10 30 in the morning offers a large consignment of furniture mattings and related items. The notice promotes trying items and invites ladies to attend the sale.
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Church Street
Idles of the Lampton Pennate College Strike a Musical Note
A March 20 entertain ment by the young Idles of Lampton Pennate College drew a full house despite threatening weather. Miss Sherwood led elocution and vocal music. pieces like Money Music and Oh Promise Me delighted audiences. Credits of Ocean View road creditors toured the city and will meet soon to discuss affairs.
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Lampton Pennate College
Erate
Hampion
Miss Sherwood
Elocuthon
Miss Sterling
Doe
Miss Whiles
Scott Wid Parkin
Ocean View
Ativan
Yesteriay
Epworth League Song and Praise Service Planned
Cumberland Street Mipworth League will conduct a song and praise service this afternoon inviting the public especially young men. It promises a profitable hour and asks members who joined the revival choir to attend and help finish organization, while others who can sing are welcome.
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Epworth League
Cumberland Street
Mipworth League
Levy Bros Bargain Centre Promises Low Prices At 174 Main
The advertisement touts big cash buying for low cost and small profits to draw new customers. It lists discounts on dress goods, linens, damask, towels, hosiery, waists, corsets, gloves, linings, and notions. Located at 174 Main Street, the message urges readers to compare prices before purchasing and highlights numerous yard and piece goods, bedding, and personal items. The section ends with “Newest Discovery” Teeth and a final spicy flourish about drinking nothing else.
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Main Street
Ivery Department
India
Peresle
Madras
Foster's
Fosters
Norfolk
Color Line Drawn In Richmond Primary Vote Debate
Richmond city Democrats vote only white as colored Democrats threaten a split in the Independent movement. A tent from Norfolk hosts Rev John W. Daugherty and Rev R W Webb preaching sanctification as plans to form new congregations emerge. Local arrests for a prize fight end in dismissed cases. West Norfolk School reports honor rolls across multiple classes and attendance.
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Fulton
John W. Daugherty
R. W. Webb
Mr. Daugherty
Sydnor
Tully
Nere
James Kane
Polley
Wrights Bargains At Wright's 196 Main and Charity Ball Totals
Bargains advertised include spring dress ginghams Indian linens chambray and percale yard goods with prices and savings. Also notes charity ball results in Chicago: ten year ball raised 16,960 with expenses 3 and receipts 20,249.
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Atore
Balla
Yesubhaliaee
Chicago
Mra. Pamer
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