Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Norfolk Virginian in Norfolk, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1897

Page

7

Rubber Shares Lead Market Swing Amid Evans Re Election Rumor

New York May 27 The market showed brief strength then slumped as rubber shares fell sharply amid rumors liquidation tied to President Evans potential non reelection. Baltimore and Ohio and others pressed lower on fears of June first interest payments about 600000, with a dull overall day and light volume across stocks.

New York Baltimore Ohio Evans Baltimore and Ohio Casal Anti-Trust BW Coil Senate Washington London Michigan Central Erie Burlington and Chicago Gas St. Paul Western Union Uberal

New York Flour Prices and Varieties Listed by Market

Market notes show New York flour offerings with names like Winvera and de, spring wheat futures and patent figures. Minnesota patent flour quotes reach 4.15 to 4.60, with superfine prices around 2.25 and other grades cited. western No. 2 prices listed as 26 1/2 cents, amid mixed quality signals.

New York

Chicago Markets End Bear Run As Wheat Decline Leads

Chicago May 27 weak markets and expectations of a larger wheat crop pushed bears to the fore. Prices closed lower with wheat futures down 54c while corn fell about 4% and oats eased slightly. Provisions were heavy but only moved to modest declines. Cash quotes show flour easy and various grain prices mixed, with pork and lard varying.

Chicago Esagat Eis WieGys Ito Ie

Commodities Report From Baltimore Market Session

Prices for flour wheat corn and oats show slight firmness and mixed movement. Wheat and corn quotes vary by contract and month with several asked figures and spot levels noted. Oats hold steady with several grades bid and offered across the range.

Baltimore

Turpentine and Rosin Prices Across Southern Ports

Wilmington reports firm spirits turpentine at 24 1/4 cents with 85 casks received and rosin at 1.20 to 1.25 per barrel. crude turpentine steady at 1.30 to 1.90. Charleston shows a firm market with varied rosin bids and purchases. Savannah notes firm turpentine around 24 to 25 cents with substantial receipts and a range of rosin prices up to 2.95 per barrel.

Wilmington N. C Charleston S. C Rosin Savannah

Cotton Market Narrow and Steady Despite Mixed Quotes

New York reported a quiet opening for cotton with prices mostly lower to higher by small margins and a subdued session overall. Futures closed steady after a day of modest gains and a total of 50 600 bales traded, with spot cotton steady at middling prices and Liverpool and European markets showing mixed activity.

New York T&e Great Britain France Channel Liverpool

Colton futures dull sales bid data from New Orleans

Buyers show little activity in Colton futures with dull sales recorded in New Orleans. Bid values fluctuate monthly from May to February, listing several monthly figures such as May 7.17 and December 6.40 6.51, indicating overall subdued demand.

New Orleans Colton

Market Prices In Norfolk May 27 1897 by Franklin

Norfolk price listings cover fish meat and groceries with dozens of items and per unit costs. Entries include herring family roe mastern in barrels pork products lard and cheese, kerosene and coffee grades, syrups, molasses, wheat, rice and hay with regional market notes and steady tones. The report notes local sales and delivery rate influences on prices.

North Carolina Smithfield Western Dairy Tle New York State Dairy New Western Laguayra Java Porto Rico Gerade New Orleans Liverpool California

Market Prices for Various Fish and Seafood

The list shows per pound and per hundred prices for croakers baklung speckled trout and other seafood items. It includes blue fish herr ing buck shad and montlabeled regional references such as North Carolina and Sri lde with varied price figures.

Taylors North Carolina Sri Lde

Market Report Shows Strong Demand for Cattle and Hogs

Market good and good cattle in strong demand. Milk cows from eastern North Carolina unavailable due to U S quarantine. Western heavy cattle and common to fair cattle priced 8 35, Eastern North Carolina best 2y 2tsc. Bulls 24 a e. fat cows 24 31se. Milch cows 20 40 to 35.00 per head. Cows common 10 20.00. Butchers sheep 24 20 4e. Corn fed hogs 3 35 4. Lambs 7c per pound. Hogs dull and slow. Dressed hogs 44%4e per lb.

Astern North Carolina United States

Market Price List for Fresh Produce and Goods

Prices listed include oranges California $4.40 Messina $2.50 cocoanuts per 100 $3.50 lemons $2.60 cabbage $1.25 per barrel potatoes haymans 85 cents onions $3.00 per sack poultry old chickens 22 cents Exgs wholesale steady 9 cents per dozen beeswax 22 cents per pound Irish potatoes $1.25 truck Rosin $2.25 per barrel pitch $2.25 per barrel tar $4.00 per barrel turpentine 43 cents per gallon.

California Messina Wnwvad

Farmers Market Prices and Grades Feature Quiet Trading

Market report notes steady activity with varied commodities and prime grades. Listings include Spanish shelled No 1 Virginia and assorted hand picked fancy items, with several price quotes and inferior grades mentioned.

Virginia

Shipping News Briefs From Post Office Theaters

Sim Elihu Thompson to William Lamb and Co for end British ship Manhasset Walker Newport News to U S 8 Co to finish loaning Sehr William B Steelman Maxwell Philadelphia Ilght

Sim Elihu Thompson William Lamb & Co Manhasset Walker Newport News Sehr William B Steelman Maxwell Philadelphia Ilght

Shipping and coal transfers noted with vessels and cargos

A list of ships and steamers loading coal and lumber at various ports including New York Hoboken and Baltimore. Ventures include the barge Western Belle the tug Samuel Eckles and the schooners Levin J Marvel Chief and Hennite L James with cargo movements and passages near Cape May and Prawle Point for May 26. Destination details remain partly unknown.

Catania Trapini Charles ‘Reid & Sons W. Young Wyman Plymouth George M. Grant Pelton East Providence Park Washington Hoboken Western Belle West Provience Samuel Eckles North Carolina Levin J. Marvel Chief Schr. Hennite L. James Corbin Baltimore Fall River Providence D. Crockett Capes Prawle Point Lord Kelvin Steel Mobile Norfolk Amsterdam Scilly Chickahominy Turneaux Newport News London

Travelern Guide to Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern TM RR

Schedule for Norfolk to Virginia Beach Ocean Resort with routes and stops. Trains depart Norfolk at 6:00 A M Sundays and 9:30 A M mixed routes daily. Virginia Beach departures include 8:20 A M local express and 1:16 P M mixed with limited stops.

Norfolk Virglnia Beach Soutterm Ginvia Virgin Kempsville Gynnaven Oceana Norfpolk Isti A. Ms Kempsvilly Lynnhaven Oceanway Virginia Beach Lynnahaven Tpauwrk Cinkrborne Avenues Brambleton Ward B. P. Molland Kh. H. Pannill Gen. Sunt Gen. Prt Pass

Norfolk and Ocean View R R Special Schedule

Special Sunday schedule shows departures from Norfolk at 8:30, 9:30, 11:00 a m and 2:30, 3:40, 4:20 p m with arrival times at Old Point listed around 10, 11:60 a m, 8:80, 4:30, and 6:30 p m, reflecting the era’s timetable formatting.

Ocean View Old Point Noorfolk Old Leolnt Norfolk Hampton Ocean View Depot Willoughby Spit Norfolkk Wayette Street Tillimore Foot ‘Lee Liv Portsmouth Wigh Street Baltimore Main Street Nfygeia Pier Union Dock South B Hullmore Tio & m Philadelphia New York Philadel Baltimore Canton Dock

Norfolk and Southern freight lines connect North and East routes

Arrive at Norfolk daily except Sunday at 4:25 p.m. and morning trains on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday connect with rail and steam lines. Freight receives daily until 6 p.m. and is forwarded promptly at low rate. For details contact the General Office Norfolk Virginia. HW Hudgins freight and passenger agent M. KK King general manager.

Cheeinnath Louwisville Pullman Inelnnati Louisville St. Louis Guydonsville Norfolk Richmond Clifton Worge Old Point Raul Cincinnal Louisly Dpullann Norfolk & Souther & BL Go APRIT Loa. m Elizabeth City Jedenton Muackey Jeerry Hoper Punutesyo Belhaven Hdenton Wivimuuth Jamesvuly Williamesun Windsor Chowsan Wriday Virginia Mualeleaville South Creek Aurora Washington Igabeth City Newberne Honore Island Oeravalke Tanidlog Oriental Newhere Nortolk MATS Senxpress Nin Mast Tassenser Mast Mat St Norfolk and Western Water Street Eastern Carolina Dispatch Norfolk and Norfolk and Southern Railroad Eastern North Carolina General Office West Main Street O.oopeeseee Dal Boston Providence Pisvidonsey Cartain Oston Wright Sterbins Ft Biter Rye P Turner General Print Apt Whitney General Ommces Baltimore A. mi Boriemouth High Street Palace New York Portsmouth New York Hines Wastin Pullman Betceon Walke Unde Uc Hotel Renee i R. B. Cookh General

Norfolk and Raleigh Steamship Line Schedules 1897

Train and steamer timetable notes for routes south and east from Norfolk connecting with A C L trains to Washington Kinston Plymouth and eastern Carolina points. Included are arrival times Norfolk Wharf ticket offices and agents contact details plus May 17 start of schedule and fare/berth information.

Atlan Lic Eine Heer Lawrenceville Danville Emporta Atlantic Coast Line Cfor Sal Pointy Mmporin A. G.ce Oy Hare Norfolk W. W. H. Williams Portsmouth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Western Creamery Elgins Imitation State Dairy Do Creamery Ingis Dull Pennsylvania L.c Southern D.va Marielaba P. T Savanilla Atchison A &N Tobacco Southern Wiesasay Wevertaen Rosin and Turpentine Borfolk Cpiron Ware Office of All Soares Virginian Recelpia Seaboard Air Line Atlantic Norfolk and Carolina Southern Railway Norfolk, Va Sugenr Market Michigan Indiana Timothy Hay Shipping News Sally P. Beswick York Ught Mary Graham Hght Willian Lamb & Co Cleardd Baltinore Io. Gro Layton Dayton Bradfield Regulatonr CO Atlanta Guido Chesapeake Nhio Railway Brefecy Rrichmond Cincinnati Norrokke Sas Newyork Richmond Staunton Witsow Willee Shad Peur Hot Springs Noncouverte Cinema Lowvisville Chicago Yn St Louis No. L Tee Iilsdelpha Slegmers Norfolk and Carolina Norfolk and Southern James W. McCarrion General Southern Val WM. P. Clyde & Co California Fruit Transportation Co J. Whitney Hou A. Grundy Kmockery Building John S. Etheridge Berkley, VA Rey Dé I Irwin Irwin Water St Raishd Travelern Guide Norfolk and Ocean View R. RB Hoster and Lenoir Rf Mfolle Raleigh P.m Charlotte Lincolnton Oer & Deere Arive Asheville Chester Chester Tees Yorkvilla Kh Ted Weldon Sui Thern Dunes Ingham Suville Ares G Hke Noath Porn Vo. Pan AO Po Yan Wally Wily Sindy Wellona Teves Canibornlny Anily Merny Dee Maneatis Murray Povines Uroy Vortemouth Ted Andy Weer POLK Poleuten Wity Morushend Winston Goldshauro Roanoke Island Ftentier Newberne Pieuncoke Island Ocracoke Landing Oriental Unt Newberne HW. Co Hudgins Anerel Trefcht Arent M. KK KING Manarer Norfolk, Willoughby Spit Jr. Phildelphia Dalilmare B&o Travelers Guide Southern Railway Co Land Chattanooga Ninehyitles Emane Durkin Burlington Greensboro Knoxville Chattancogs Montgomery Aera Memphis W. FL Green Culp Trafic Ma. Puri Passer Endent BC & AS BCO Galtimons Norfolk Line Bo& O Om Hans Pomilis Pom the Cil Maltimore . Ar Soutil Baltiimore Bright Street CML Winyotte Sly Ballmore J. J. Wingirtin P Atlmatic Lote TN Lam Micatiars Wid Willey News Norpolik Heron & Washington Steamboat Co Bloull Nowlil Marth Street Matthews Ohsanas O. Penn South Sound Buumers Fortress Monroe Arriva Norfolk Wortsmouth Potomac River Bko W. T. Walke & Co D. J. Callahan, Arent Atlas Uec Coast Norton's & Carolina Railroads Iohepod N.C Kinston WN. C Rocky Mount Norfall Nod Buteyaee Norfolk Wharf Matin Street Athinlie Hotel A. Neugerbauer Bossier and Dickoett James Fr. Maupin T. M. Emerson Viatice H. M. Emerson Gen. Pass G. M. Serpelmn Baltimore Steam Packet CO BAY Line Buffolk Yunis Hobgood Tarboro Gia Mount Williamston Wilson Augusta Atlents r_Maecon Jacksonville Pin Lil Ho Nee Wan Apni Ea Tor RICHM Richmon Apa Bih Northampton Accomack Anu Bnola Banya Companist Sundanes Tampton Newpord News Portymouth Ae Line East WARK RVD Gmpany Eags Bay Severn RIVDR Poquqbin Lea Company Bray Suffolk Ss. and ‘Co Mathews Poquos Ware Nangemon N. Ci Pamlico Pungo Newbern N. Cc M. R. Crowell Merchals WM. H Taylor Hains Gen'l Cape Charles New York, Philadelphia , and Norfolk Railroad Nsw Norris Wasti Norpolie Lynchburg Suffolk Petersburg Acterebus Stromes Neston Batty Msland
Search Courier

Search the Norfolk Virginian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Norfolk Virginian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication