Shaffer's bold plan shapes Portsmouth water rail tie up
In Portsmouth Port Norfolk discussion centers on Shaffer led efforts to secure a right of way for a new line from near Gilmerton to the navy yard belt, linking with the belt line to shorten main routes and boost coal and passenger traffic. Norfolk and Western aims to leverage the split route to aid river trade and provide rapid car transfers and water service improvements amid cotton shipment concerns.
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Onlef
Shafer J
Wanmarch
Dukoi
Tulver
Norfolk Om Western Railroad
Nic Virginian
Porsmouth
Gilmerton
Green Street
Brighton
Pontsnoarbh Company
Gosport Road
Columbia Park
Widl Agath
Gospont Road
Navy Yard
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Columbia
Norfolk and Western Io
Pinner’s Point
Norfolk and Western
Athan Fe
Norfedit
Hnes
Atlantic
Tanvberk
Thenaabeoh River
Cattle Theft Charge In Dhuteh Market Incident
A man named Phelps was arrested after police received a report of two cows being moved toward Portsmouth from Franklin. Constable Hall detained him at the county jail where Phelps claimed a buyer he was aiding would arrive on an excursion train. The owner identified the cattle and the suspect faced a brief jail stay.
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Portsmouth
Franklin
Hall
Phelps
Bentheman
Darkey
Anderson
Lienderson Hampar
Jacobson
Glasgow Street
Hamnar
Mitn
Barnar
Neal Goodman
Navy Yard
Smoky Town
See Blake
Blake
Goodman
olMeer
Ondman
Water Pressure Talk With City Official
The Virginian representative spoke with Superintendent Coleman of the water company about the city’s water pressure. The discussion covered current supply issues and possible improvements.
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Suiprintendent Coleman
The
Water Company
Presents Watch and Gratitude at Portmouth Knitting Mill
Workers led by Miss Edith Hodges presented Mrs. Gilmore with a gold watch and chain as a token of esteem. Mrs. Gilmore thanked them, promising continued harmony and open access to information in the factory. An arrest followed for a man linked to stolen clothing from Glasgow Street store, with further robberies and suspects noted in the county.
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Portamouth
Gilmore
Edith Hodges
Ors
Hodges
Miles Grace
Death of Dr Woodley Remains a Community Loss
The community mourns Dr Woodley a respected dentist aged 68 with a wife and three children. He served in the Confederate Army first as a private then promoted to lieutenant in the Signal Corps in 1862. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church at 10 this morning.
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Woodley
Wooley
Joynal Arcanum
Knights of Honor
Pickett-Buenannan
C. V
Signal Corps
Prince
Trinity Plbb
Sudden Death of Respected Colored Woman in Portsmouth
Mary Bees, 40, wife of George Bess Mol, died of heart failure at 1806 Effingham Street. She had been in good health hours earlier and was well regarded by both white and colored communities. The funeral will be at North Street AME Church today at 3 p.m.
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Mary Bees
George Bess Mol
Effingham Street
Portsmouth
North Street
Neely’s wharf property sold at auction for 11 050
Mr. W. IE White trustee sold at Neely’s wharf property and lumber yard on Crawford and Water streets with a $10 000 mortgage. Mrs Eliza beth Neely secured it for 11 050. Death of Mr. Charles A Gollis, painter at Seaboard Air Line shops, died at his Scottsville boarding house in his 38th year. Remains sent to Genoa Ohio for interment.
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W. Ie, White
Nuetirry
Neely
Crawford and
Water Streets
Elizabeth Neely
Gollis
Charles A. Gollis
Seaboard Air Line
Scottsville
Wnter
Genoa
Port Norfolk Notes and Local Incidents
A Port Norfolk roundup reports transport delays as electric streetcars resume regular service. It notes a tunnel project at 360 by 16 feet costing about 1100 dollars and a business trip for C Bohannon. It covers arrests for disorderly conduct, a navy connection for W A Turner, and a jealous shooting involving Neal Goodman who fled after firing at Blake, with a warrant issued.
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C. Bohannon Teft
Port Norfolk Road
Portsmouth Baptist Association
Great Parks
Nansen
County
Portsmouth
Jim Mathews
Eaidon House
Chestnut Street
W. A. Turner
Navy
Pranklin
Arrest of John Garrett on multiple charges seized
Constable Harry Mall had a warrant for John Garrett for weeks. Garrett, a negro, fled when confronted in the streets, jumping fences. He was pursued by DMecer Hall who fired three shots. Garrett was captured and jailed. Several charges will be filed.
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Arropsted
Harry Mall
John Garrett
Dmecer Hall
Jai
Klondike Near Portsmouth Promises New Building Lots
Dr V C Culpepper plans subdivision of his farm near Gimerton into Klondike Virginia building lots. The site lies at the Southern Railroad junction with the Norfolk and Western line near a government magazine and several manufacturers, creating a potential boom for Portsmouth suburban property.
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Klondike
Portsmouth
Elisabeth River
Vv. C. Culpepper
Gimerton
Robbery at Hodges Home in Green Street
Early yesterday a thief entered the Hodges residence on Green Street through a window opening and stole a coat hat and umbrella from a rack near the window. The theft caused a parasol to fall, waking the family, after which the thief dropped a box in the alley as he fled.
Fire destroys kitchen at Saunders residence
A small blaze was found at 1245 o'clock today at the residence of Mr. R A Saunders. Firemen found the kitchen in flames. the house was saved but the kitchen was destroyed. The fire is suspected incendiary origin. Loss about 100 dollars with no insurance.
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R. A. Saunders
Purchase of Cuba Contemplated as Officials Listen
The article discusses rumors of a Cuba purchase by the government amid suspicions of Spanish motives. It then shifts to endorse Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a beneficial tonic for malaria, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney issues, and nervousness with strong professional endorsements and wide use internationally.
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Cuba
Nolbing
Thla
Spain
Jari
Baltimore and Ohio Excursions to Niagara Region
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers personally conducted excursions to Niagara Falls Buffalo Rochester Geneva and Watkins Glen on Monday October dth and 11th. Fares are 11.50 from Norfolk via Baltimore and 13.00 via Washington. Tickets valid eleven days from date of issue. For details contact Arthur G. Lewis Southern Passenger Agent under Atlantic hotel Norfolk Virginia.
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Singarna Falls
Nufmia
Watkins Chew
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oine
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Rochester
Geneva
Watkins Glen
Norfolk
Hallimore
Washington
Arthur G. Lewis
Southern
Atlantic Hotel
Vasetine
Market Decline Persists Amid Mixed London and New York Signals
The New York stock market shows no revival with broad declines led by bears in late trading. London accounts reverse positions while money market and clearing volumes ease. mercantile and government bonds hold firm as the list of commodities, including flour and cotton, exhibits varied movements across futures and spot markets.
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New-York
Roy Ae
London
New York
Pearer
Lg Lhe
Bears
Stecudy
Alosed
Snk
Primo Mercantile Gaper
Steming
Vetun
Sibule Bonis
Baltimore
Sheamier
Colton
Great Britain
Tuare
Liverpool
Cothton
Bates
New Orleans
Market Prices in Norfolk Fanned by Strong Demand
A dense list of prices from a Norfolk market notes strong and advancing trends across provisions and groceries. Fresh meat, lard, cheese, coffee, flour, sugar, and fish prices are shown with varied grades and weights, reflecting brisk trade and regional price shifts.
Berkley Notices and Local Elections Report
Local notes report mail arrivals and messages at Berkley, updates on residents travel and visits. A suspect, John Ward, was arrested on theft suspicion with a forthcoming hearing. The community holds a ratification meeting for J E Cole with remarks on democracy and primaries.
Fragmentary OCR of historical stock and grade terms
Readable items show references to shelling stock grades D0c and No 1 Virginia and Virginia varieties with numeric codes 114 344c 64. The text appears as a garbled list of grades and prices and does not form a coherent report or event.
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Virginia
Market Price List Counts Several Produce Items
Pronnen Southern Fruit Bananna offers 750 bunches at 1.00 each. Lemons priced 2.75 to 3.00. Cabbage from Northern at 1.50 per barrel. Motatoes Ilaymans 1.50. yellows 1.25 to 1.50. onions 2.50 per sack. New Irish potatoes 2.50 to 2.50 per sack. Poultry Owl chickens 20M25e. Eyes Wholesale steady at 16 per Amen. Beeewax 22e per pound.
Shipping News From Port Of New York Seaborne Movements Reported
Shipping notices list multiple ships and cargo movements through New York harbor. Vessels including tug Asher J. Hudson and barge combinations travel from Norfolk, Newport News and Providence bound destinations. Crews log winds and cargo details with coal, barges, and freight names.
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Ledr
Schr. Lizzle II
Linmagton
Rogers
Mall River
Wikes MN
W. No
Hoboken
Port OF
New York
Asher J. Hudson
Geo. May
Norfolk
Electric Bitters Sold At Murrow Martin Co.
Electric Bitters is advertised as a seasonable tonic curing languor exhaustion and bile issues. It claims to counteract malarial poison and relieve indigestion constipation and dizziness. Available for $1.00 per bottle at Murrow Martin & Co. Drug Store.
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Murrow, Martin & Co
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Albemarle County
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Pensacola
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Wm. Md
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Bank OF Berkley
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